Location: Jodphur Setting: Urban Established: 2007 Staff: 7

Subject Areas Health: HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases

Organization Objectives

JVSS, a sister organization to Gram Vikas Seva Sansthan (GVSS), aims to empower the marginalized and disadvantaged so that they can improve their life.
Promote reproductive health and target HIV/AIDS transmission among marginalized sections of society Provide basic healthcare in rural and urban areas and promote community health by awarenessraising and community health programs targeting women, children, and addressing common health scourges like malaria and TB Provide education and prevent child labor in rural areas through informal education programs Empower women and promote economic independence through Self-Help Groups and vocational training Address domestic conflict and abuse through family counseling and gender sensitization programs Reduce sex-based feticide and gender selection practices through awareness-raising programs and village-based rallies Protect and rehabilitate women and girls suffering from economic distress and exploitation through the provision of shelter and counseling Promote sustainable agriculture practices and provide food security in rural areas through trainings and technical support Encourage inclusion of all sectors of society in village planning and participation through the establishment of Village Development Committees, Village Old People's Associations, and women's Self-Help Groups, and Dalit village-level committees >> read more

Samaj Evam Paryavaran Vikas Sansthan (SEPVS)

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Location: Jodphur Setting: Urban and Rural Established: 1996 Staff: 3

Subject Areas Community Development: Capacity building, Community empowerment, Community mobilization/organization Environment: Natural resource management, Organic/sustainable agriculture Education and Youth Development: social, moral and cognitive development, Human Rights: Advocacy, Poverty, equality and social justice
Organization Objectives

SEPVS is a development-based non-profit organization located in Jodhpur City, Rajasthan that operates in over 73 villages throughout western Rajasthan and the Thar Desert. Through capacity building workshops and trainings, SEPVS works to address the issues of child and dalit rights, women empowerment, health, education, climate change, agriculture, and water resource management, and collaborates with local communities to develop sustainable solutions to these problems. The mission of SEPVS is to empower the marginalized sections of society, particularly low-income people, through awareness-raising, education, and leadership development. In order to achieve its mission, SEPVS pursues the following objectives:
To advocate for marginalized communities through promoting education To empower women through livelihood trainings and capacity building To advocate for children and prevent child labor in rural areas through informal education programs To organize multi-sectoral development activities for marginalized communities to bridge the socioeconomic gap between the in India. Program Information 1. Child Education

Child Labor and lack of access to education are arguably the biggest problems in the Jodhpur district. SEPVS has partnered with CRY India for last 15 years to address this problem.
Childrens Rights Program: SEPVS create awareness among communities on quality education. Since the start of the project, SEPVS has reached over 10,000 children to provide access to education and have linked child laborers to mainstream education.

Supported over 100 government schools through community partnerships. SEPVS also conducts health outreach programs, health camps, and campaigns to raise awareness on childrens health issues in rural areas.

2. Womens Empowerment

SEPVS has formed 125 womens groups and conduct capacity building programs to educate them about their rights. They also encourage women to fight against social injustice in society. This program is being run at block level as a pilot project.
3. Environment

SEPVS is planning to start a new project in the areas of Appropriate Technology, Water Security, Rainwater Harvesting Systems, Conservation, Environmental Planning, Environmental Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, and Drought Relief through community empowerment. SEPVS is planning to conduct baseline research and a need assessment in Doriya and surrounding villages to inform the design of projects that approach climate change holistically.
Opportunities

Assist in the baseline research and needs assessments in Doriya and write reports based on that research.

Based on the results of the needs assessment, help SEPVS in project planning, design and implementation.

Requirements

Interest in the environment, community development and/or education. Strong writing/documentation and communication skills Ability to adapt to work in rural villages, even in the hot summer months Strong research skills An understanding of issues faced in drought-prone areas of India

Program Supervisor (All Programs)

Interns will be supervised by Simatharam Pathik, the Founder Trustee of SEPVS.

Note: Responsibilities offered to each participant will be proportionate to their level of

experience. Participants who are new to development work may predominantly support and assist current project agendas, while those with much applicable experience may be able to assume greater responsibility. Research projects are strongly encouraged by this organization to support each programs objective because minimal resources are currently allocated for research.
Working Conditions

Interns will be based in the small SEPVS office in Jodhpur but will frequently go to the main office in Doriya in Balesar Thasll village,100 kms away from Jodhpur to do fieldwork. There is the opportunity for the intern to stay at the SEPVS guesthouse in the village a few days a week to support their work if desired. The new Jodhpur office is very small and without many resources, therefore, it is strongly encouraged for participants to bring a computer with them. Also, few staff members speak English, so a working knowledge of Hindi will be useful in both the office and the field.
Organizational Background

Samaj Evam Paryavarn Vikas Sansthan (The Institute for Social and Environmental Development) came into existence in 1996, when it was registered under the Rajasthan Society Act of 1958. For 15 years, SEPVS has addressed the most salient issues facing the underprivileged in western Rajasthan, including child labor, women's and Dalit rights, education, health, and water resource management. SEPVS aims to build leadership and life-skills in impoverished, Dalit communities, and in women and children, by organizing and sponsoring workshops, meetings, trainings, and seminars. Through these strategies, SEPVS hopes to empower and strengthen communities to fight for their own rights and voice their own concerns and opinions. SEPVS is also active in many networks that function to spread the message of SEPVS's work and facilitate partnerships with other like-minded organizations.
SEPVS website About SEPVS Clients

SEPVS works in Western Rajasthan with marginalized communities members such as women, children and lower-caste community members.
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Yuva Prayas

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Location: Osiyan, Jodhpur District, India Setting: Rural Established: 2001 Staff: 7 Organization Objectives

Since 2001, YUVA Prayas has worked to empower communities especially women and children to access to basic facilities and to promote a sense of independence and selfworth. Yuva prayas goals are to:
Identify and organize women from rural migrants areas into groups for academic and practical education, vocational training programs, and group confidence-building activities To provide quality educational opportunities to rural children

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Satya An NGO
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Location: Udaipur, India Setting: Urban

Established: 2004 Staff: 21 Regular; 123 Micro-

level Workers
Subject Areas:

Youth and Education: Social Leadership, Child and Adolescent Development, Complimentary Learning, Cognitive Development, Teaching Community Development: Community Empowerment, Building Social Capital Health: Public Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS Counseling, Adolescent Sex Education Organization Objectives Satya (Social work Academy for action and protection of Truth and Yearning for its Anticipation) functions as a resource centre dedicated to the larger goals and objectives of the social sector. In an effort to uphold truth in all its endeavors and to facilitate human development for all strata of society, Satya An NGO operates through a set combination strategy including research, interpretation of findings, design of practical strategies, and effective implementation of their programs. More specifically, Satya directs its programs toward education, health, child welfare, and livelihood generation.
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Vikalp Sansthan
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Location: Jodphur Setting: Urban Established: 2004 Staff: Office: 17 Field: 50

Subject Areas Community Development: Community Empowerment; Community Mobilization/Organization Human Rights: Advocacy; Poverty, Equality and Social Justice Education and Youth Development: Social Leadership; Vocational and Life Skills Training; Skill Building; Guidance and Counseling; Leadership Training Women's Empowerment: Advocacy and Rights; Violence Against Women; Capacity Building
Organization Objectives

Vikalp Sansthans mission is to spread awareness and inspire understanding of the problems related to gender based violence, to make individuals aware of their rights as human beings, and to empower young women and men to actively participate in development and social change. Vikalp works in 12 districts of Western and southern Rajasthan, focusing on this region due to its strong social problems including but not limited to a rigid caste system, illiteracy, female infanticide, violence against women, forced child marriage, and dowry. Their long-term vision is to create a violence free society based on equality, peace, and justice.
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Rupayan Sansthan
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Location: Paota, Jodphur Setting: Urban Established: 1960 Staff: 7

Subject Areas Community Development: Cultural Retention, Capacity Building, Media and Communications, Planning and Infrastructure Building
Organization Objectives

Rupayan Sansthan was established with the simple idea of collecting folk tales and folk songs to bring out the richness of the Rajasthani language, which is the mother tongue

of more than 40 million people of Rajasthan. Since its inception, Rupayan has expanded its scope from merely research and archiving, to educating Rajasthanis on traditional livelihoods and cultures and working with traditional performing arts communities on development issues.
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Jatan Sansthan
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Location: Udaipur, India Setting: Urban Subject Areas:

Established: 2001 Staff: 26

Youth and Education: Social Leadership, Teaching, Personal and Professional Development Community Development: Community Empowerment, Building Social Capital, Social Responsibility Womens Empowerment: Womens Business Support, Gender Equity Strategies, Reproductive Rights Organization Objectives Jatan Sansthan: - Encourages young peoples voices in policymaking and programs across the country by increasing youth participation in decision making, molding youth advocates, facilitating their voice at national and international forums, and engaging likeminded organizations to make young people a collective force - Works for the empowerment of the poor, socially-excluded, vulnerable, and oppressed in order to improve their social, educational, economic, cultural, and health status - Undertakes programs concerning health issues faced by the community, especially women, children, and adolescents - Works to improve the condition of women, promote their equality, and develop their ability to earn livelihoods through the creation and operation of womens groups - Conducts both national and international research on local issues affecting peoples potential for capacity enhancement

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Active for Literacy & Environmental Renovation Task (ALERT)

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Location: Udaipur Setting: Urban Established: 1991 Staff: 30

Subject Areas
Environment: Environmental Education, Environmental Planning, Conservation, Biodiversity, Sanitation, Water Pollution, Air Quality, Environmental Health, Renewable Energy, Soil Erosion, Water Systems Management Research: Quantitative/Qualitative Analysis and Program Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Energy and Development, Asset Mapping, Needs Assessment Community Development: Community Empowerment, Building Social Capital, Social Responsibility, Community Planning, Infrastructure Development Education: Capacity Building, Teaching, Social Leadership, Guidance and Counseling, Child and Adolescent Development, Social Development

Organization Objectives
ALERT seeks to empower marginalized communities to overcome the issues directly affecting their quality of life, including environmental degradation, limited livelihood opportunities, and rural-to-urban migration. ALERT aims to: Generate awareness about environmental degradation and support efforts toward restoration Inform rural communities about the state of local resources, education, health and the environment Increase livelihood opportunities for rural communities through youth and adult education and capacity building workshops Encourage participatory involvement in rural development and urge utilization of traditional knowledge systems for sustained development >> read more

Animal Aid
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Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan Setting: Urban Established: 2002 Staff: 18

Subject Areas
Community Development: Social Responsibility, Community Empowerment Health: Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Epidemiology, Animal Welfare, Spay/Neuter Programs Youth and Education: Social Leadership, Complimentary Learning, Social Development, Development Interventions

Organization Objectives
Animal Aid provides medical treatment and care for stray animals in Udaipur and advocates for animal rights throughout India. Its goals are to: Provide medical treatment to abandoned and suffering animals Raise awareness in the local community about proper treatment of animals Advocate for animal rights and establish waste management policies that minimize the negative impact on the animal population >> read more

Aajeevika Bureau

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Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan Setting: Urban Established: 2004 Staff: 12

Subject Areas
Human Rights: Poverty, Forced Migration, Legal Issues, Community Action, Social Justice, Equality Community Development: Community Empowerment, Social Work, Social Responsibility, Communication, Capacity Building Youth and Education: Complimentary Learning, Child and Adolescent Development, Development Interventions, Social Development, Social Leadership, Personal and Professional Development

Organization Objectives
The Aajeevika Bureau works to empower, educate, and advocate for young rural migrants in Udaipur Region. Its goals are to: Present skill-building workshops for young rural migrants to help them find higher paying jobs in the labor market Provide information, counseling, and placement services for migrants looking for work and seasonal employment Develop communications networks for separated families Research seasonal migration patterns and trends Provide shelter, financial services, healthcare, and education facilities for rural to urban migrants Give legal aid and protection against exploitative labor practices

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