Community-based organizations are the cornerstone of development in any society, ensuring the effective delivery of government welfare schemes and policies to the grassroots. Yet, they often encounter challenges related to bandwidth and resources, limiting their potential and impact.

Historically, the Indian development sector depended heavily on large corporations, multinational entities, or international grant-giving institutions for substantial funding. These sources were frequently out of reach for local social ventures. However, with evolving policies, a burgeoning middle class, and the CSR mandate, new avenues have opened for community-based organizations within the country.

Apna Desh Association’s Empowering Grassroots initiative is crafted to assist such local social ventures in achieving sustainability without reliance on foreign funds. In alignment with the Government of India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” mission, Empowering Grassroots enhances the operational efficiency of CBOs, facilitates the expansion of their welfare efforts, and enables them to harness locally available resources for the enduring success of their social projects.