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The Orissa State Volunteers and Social Workers Association (OSVSWA) was established in 1980 by a group of distinguished freedom fighters, social workers, and social activists, initiating a movement to promote volunteerism and social action based on the Gandhian philosophy of rural development to create a self-dependent rural society.
We work with donors, advisors, local staff and volunteers to tackle social and rural development issues in the state of Odisha, giving support to the local communities through activities connected with their subsistence and livelihoods, with special dedication and commitment towards the underprivileged, marginalized and excluded sections of rural and tribal population.
OSVSWA has also been engaged with few burning social, economic, environmental and action for youth issues from time to time and active in related public policy and networking activities in association with various government, international and local partners.
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Mission
- to achieve immediate and lasting change in the lives and livelihoods of the unprivileged, disadvantaged, and marginalized sections of society;
- to empower and build capacities of communities through meaningful participation in the local self-government system, and promotion and strengthening of the community governance system
- to undertake multi-sector development interventions using breakthrough innovations and technological initiatives based on ‘Development through Participation’ and ‘Development through Sustainability’ concepts
- to create development models and work for wider dissemination and replication at all levels
- to transparently share experiences and ideas with stakeholders and establish functional and long-lasting partnerships, collaboration, association and networking with various concerned agencies, organizations, technological and scientific bodies for enriching and multiplying its activities
- to lobby and advocate for activities on burning issues affecting lives, livelihoods, and environment.
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Vision ( To bring )
- meaningful social change towards a just, peaceful, empowered, functional, harmonious and sustainable human society
- long lasting, positive developmental impacts to the lives and livelihoods of underprivileged, women, children, youth and isolated people
- impactful change in civil society through technology-driven research and innovation
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Legal Status ( Registered under )
- Indian Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, as a non-profit society in 1981 – 82, Govt. of Odisha
- Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act in 1994
Our Volunteer Earned Through Our Good Work
Our Fundraising For Any Nature Related Program
Guiding Principles
- Promoting participatory and right based approach
- Executing projects with a pro poor mandate
- Achieving excellence through displaying professionalism and competency
- Scaling up the scope and horizon of success through self-reflection
- Mainstreaming sustainability into implementation strategy of the organization
- Creating a culture of sharing information
- Earning trust and confidence of all stakeholders
- Committing to honesty, accountability and transparency at all levels
| Sl. No | Name | Designation |
| 1 | Er. Kishor Chandra Behera | President |
| 2 | Dr Pradeep Chandra Kar | Vice President |
| 3 | Mr Prabir Kumar Pattanaik | General Secretary |
| 4 | Mrs Suchisnata Sahoo | Treasurer |
| 5 | Er. Sarat Chandra Mishra | Member |
| 6 | Prof. Dr Gourishankar Patnaik | Member |
| 7 | Mr Naba Kishore Pattanaik | Member |
Management
The governing board, comprising members from diversified disciplines, provides strategic navigation to OSVSWA in management affairs. The management structure consists of two wings; the policy making domain, executed by Executive Body and operational domain, executed by Executive Director along with consultants
Policy Making Wing
At present, the organization is having 7 members in Executive Body to asses and overview activities and performances, adhering to the mission and vision of the organization. The policy making is headed by the Secretary.
Operational Wing
This wing is spearheaded by Executive Director, who looks after the entire gamut of organizational affairs, being supported by the Executive Members, Programme Managers and consultants
Organogram
