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Learn About Us
The Hindi words **‘CHALE CHALO’**, meaning **‘Let’s Move Forward’**, represent our essence as a grassroots development organization driven by professional commitment. Established and registered under the **Indian Trust Act 1882 on April 21, 2005**, CHALE CHALO has been diligently addressing critical developmental challenges in **Odisha**.
Many communities in Odisha face complex issues including extreme poverty, vulnerability to disasters, entrenched inequality, unsustainable development practices, poor governance, and significant environmental degradation. These pressing concerns directly threaten human survival and sustainable progress.
Since our inception, CHALE CHALO has remained committed to working closely with local communities, fostering inclusive, equitable, just, and sustainable development. Our dedicated team comprises individuals with strong backgrounds in social initiatives, passionate about driving positive change at the ground level.
Our Mission:
Our Vision:
To work tirelessly towards **poverty reduction** and **sustainable development**, envisioning a future where all communities thrive in harmony with nature and society.
Our Core Principles:
Our Recognition
Chale Chalo is a fully registered and compliant organization, committed to transparency and good governance. Our legal recognitions underscore our dedication to operating within the highest standards of accountability.
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Our Impact
Our initiatives directly and indirectly impact approximately 60,000 individuals through carefully designed, need-based development projects. We also extend our influence by collaborating with vital networks and forums at the state level.
Our innovative programs, including Community Radio and Mobile Van, significantly amplify our outreach, disseminating crucial awareness on critical issues such as health, nutrition, and sanitation across the entire state.
Our dedication is focused on uplifting the most vulnerable segments of society. Our key beneficiaries and target groups include:
Marginalized Children & Youth
Women & Adolescents
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
Differently-Abled People
Farmers & Forest Dwellers
Unorganized & Migrant Workers
Landless & Destitute Individuals
Income Poor & Vulnerable
Disaster Victims
Our Initiatives
Objective: To build resilience against environmental challenges, reduce vulnerability to disasters, combat climate change, and promote sustainable development practices.
Objective: Focused on improving the quality of education in Government Primary Schools, fostering an environment for effective learning and holistic development.
Objective: To enhance the health and nutritional status of vulnerable populations through targeted interventions and awareness campaigns.
Objective: To enhance the participation and ownership of marginalized communities in sustainable water management and livelihood generation initiatives.
Our Reach
We work intensively across 90 villages in 3 key districts of Odisha: Nuapada, Kendrapara, and Kalahandi.
Our presence in these regions allows us to directly and indirectly impact a population of approximately 60,000 individuals through targeted, need-based development projects, ensuring our efforts resonate deeply within the communities we serve.
Making a Difference
At Chale Chalo, our commitment translates into tangible results. We're proud to share the significant progress we've made in key areas, directly improving lives and fostering sustainable development in the communities we serve.
Our Ecosystem
We believe in the power of partnership to amplify our impact. Chale Chalo is proud to collaborate with a diverse network of organizations, government bodies, and knowledge partners who share our vision for sustainable development in Odisha.
Interested in collaborating with us? We are always open to forging new partnerships that align with our mission and values. Get in touch to explore how we can work together.
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