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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.
OUR VALUES
- 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
Legal Status ( Registered under )
OSVSWA has been registered under :
- The Indian Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, as a non-profit society in 1981
- The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in 1994
- The NGO-Darpan (Niti Ayog), Govt of India
- The PADOR of the European Commission
- The 12A & 80G under Income Tax Act
- The Goods and Services Tax (GST), Govt of India
OUR VISION
To meaningfully contribute as a federator and catalyst in the social change process towards a just, peaceful, empowered, functional, harmonious and sustainable human society. We are dedicatedly working to bring long lasting positive impacts on the livelihood and life of the underprivileged, women, children, youth and the isolated people in their all-round development. We work to bring an impactful change in the civil society through our technology driven research and innovation.
OUR MISSION
In order to achieving immediate and lasting change in the lives and livelihoods of the unprivileged, disadvantaged and marginalized and weaker sections of the society, OSVSWA to empower and buildup capacity of the people and to undertake multi-sector development interventions using breakthrough innovations and technological initiatives based on the twin concept of ‘Development through Participation’ and ‘Development through Sustainability. OSVSWA’s main thrust of all development activities will be full and active participation of the people in its planning, implementation and management. Their capacity will be also built up and strengthened for their meaningful participation in the local self-government system and promote and strengthen community governance system.
OSVSWA’s focus will be creating development models and work for its wider dissemination and replication at all levels. OSVSWA also to properly and intensively share its experience and ideas with all stakeholders and establish functional as well as long lasting partnership, collaboration, association and networking with various concerned agencies, organizations, technological and scientific bodies for enriching and multiplying its activities. Further, OSVSWA to engage on lobbying and advocacy activities on burning issues affecting the life, livelihood of the people, and environment as a whole.
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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
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
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