Democratic Action Society

About Us

Welcome to Democratic Action

INITIATION:

A small noble initiative of supplementary nutrition in village Ponduguda under Kosagumuda block of Nabarangpur district, with the tribal Children in 1999 is the foundation for Democratic Action. The work gradually expands across nearby villages with Non-formal Education Centers, Vocational skill development, Women’s Empowerment, Environment protection, sustainable livelihoods and &reproductive health, now spread over 200 villages in five development blocks of Nabarangpur district addressing the e social and economic issues - addiction, child marriage, girls’ education. In order to keep them together we started saving and credit activities for women and this group was named mahila sanghas and Yuvak Sanghas (very similarly to involve the youth into developmental activities such as literacy, sports and traditional cultural events as well as social issues of concerns and maintain harmony in the village and this group was named Yuvak Sangha means - youth club) &alternate livelihood initiatives for marginal and un-privileged households. With the basic philosophy of “Serving Fellow being is Worshiping God with vision of creating awareness and progress to make the people masters of their own destiny by working together and achieving it with his fellow beings”, has been adding many layers ever-since and to its work spread to many villages of the district. The work among the Schedule tribes and Dalits - facing socio-political and economic challenges due to recurrent drought and industrialization over their traditional nature-based livelihoods, Democratic Actionrevisited its mission & vision. The organization started its work with door-to-door meeting with people of Gram Panchayat, Educational Institutions, Block Officials, CHC & ICDS and assessed problem existing among the Tribals and Dalit people of the area. Since the beginning Democratic action had intervened to address the socio-cultural, economic issue of the people.

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What We Do

Vision, Mission, Nature & values Statements.

VISION

To create a value-based, equitable, and ecologically sensitive society.

MISSION

To empower marginalized communities, especially women, by fostering democratic institutions for sustainable livelihoods and environmental conservation.

NATURE

A non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit social organization dedicated to the sus-tainable development of poor and marginalized communities.

VALUES

Equity, Gender Justice, Collaboration, and Inclusiveness guide us in fostering fairness, equality, partnerships, and diversity for a just and equitable society.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

To work with the tribal for their sustainable development in ensuring food security through natural resource management and non-farm activities.
Facilitating and providing quality education for children below the age of 14 and advocating for elimination of child labour.
Providing quality health services to people in collaboration with government and other agencies.
To advocate with different stakeholders for ensuring human rights of people with special focus on tribal women and children.
Disability Rehabilitation at Community Level.
Undertaking study and research for development intervention To Support the migrant labour and their family.

GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

THE MANAGING BODY:
The Executive Committee of DA duly elected by the General Body consists of nine members with representation from professionals, team members, CBO leaders and Community leaders. The Executive Committee functions as the decision-making authority with the day-to-day management shouldered by the Secretary. The term of office of the Executive Committee is three years.
CHIEF FUNCTIONARY:
Mr. Sushanta Garada, Secretary, functions as the Chief Functionary looking after the day-to-day management of the Organization. Mr. Sushanta Garada, Secretary, Master in Social Work, having experience in Overall Management of projects and acquired the expertise on Natural Resources Management (NRM), SHG Formation & management, Watershed Management, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Human Resource Management, Disaster Management & livelihood. He is working for the economic enrichment of poor belonging to migrants and marginalized poor of backward KBK region under Odisha.

ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED BY THE ORGANISATION:

Women’s Empowerment through Micro-finance and Income Generation Activities.
Investigationes demonstraverunt;
Imparting Training to SHGs on Management and Entrepreneurship development Programmes.
Promotion of alternate farming technology, food security through micro- business, organic-farming and kitchen gardens.
Farmer Skill development trainings on sunflower, maize, vegetable, SRI and paddy cultivation.
Bio-technology promotion for productivity enhancement of agriculture.
Promotion of appropriate crop pattern.
Quality seed production and seed preservation. Formation of farmers Associations. Promotion of Health, Water, hygiene & Sanitation. Awareness on health rights and entitlements. Strengthening local governance by empowering rural people with right to information.
Preparation of Community Contingency Plan for disaster preparedness. Formation of legal counseling committee and promotion of legal Volunteers.
Awareness on Water and Sanitation. Organization of Palli Sabha/ Gram Sabha and Strengthening Traditional Panchayats.. Observation and celebration of National days. Promotion of Sports and Cultural Activities among young population.