Alternative, Just &
Self-Reliant Society
CCD aspires for a society where women, children & persons with disabilities can grow with self-dignity, free from exploitation, oppression, and gender bias — in harmony with nature.
What Drives Us Every Day
Rooted in community, guided by equity — our mission is to empower the most vulnerable through systemic, people-led change.
Our Mission
CCD empowers target communities through capacity building and CBOs to promote effective natural resource management, inclusive education, and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Vision
A just, alternative and self-reliant society where every individual regardless of gender, disability, or background has the freedom to grow with dignity.
Core Values
Empathy with the poor and PwDs, Gender Equity, Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, and Inclusion form the bedrock of all our interventions.
Gajapati District, Odisha
Operating across all 7 blocks and 85 Gram Panchayats — touching every corner of one of Odisha's most tribal districts.
Impact by the Numbers
Key outcome indicators across our intervention areas reflecting years of grassroots work.
Women in CBOs
84% of CBO members are women, driving grassroots decision-making across all blocks.
PwD Mainstreaming
70% of identified PwDs are now enrolled in welfare schemes and community support networks.
Livelihood Uplift
80% of trained households report improved income sources through sustainable livelihood programmes.
Primary Areas of Intervention
Eight core thematic pillars that guide every programme and activity across the district.
Sustainable Livelihood & NRM
Micro Enterprise & Women Empowerment
Mainstreaming of PwDs
Skill Development
Menstrual Hygiene
Child Protection & Anti-Trafficking
Family-Focused Village Development
Good Governance
How We Work
Our methodology is built on four proven approaches that ensure long-term, community-owned impact.
Community Capacity Building
Strengthening the knowledge, skills, and confidence of local communities to lead their own development processes.
Promotion of Best Farming Practices
Introducing sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural techniques to improve productivity and food security.
Institution Building of CBOs
Creating and nurturing community-based organisations that can independently advocate for and manage local resources.
Coordination with Govt. Agencies
Bridging communities with government schemes and ensuring entitlements reach the most marginalised groups.
Organizations We Have Built
Beyond direct programmes, CCD has incubated lasting institutions that continue to serve communities independently.
SAMARTH
District level organisation for Persons with Disabilities — advocacy, welfare and rights.
Women Cooperatives
Gajapati & Mahendragiri Women Cooperative Societies promoting financial independence.
Farmer Producer Companies
Ujayalla & Vamsidhar Farmer Producer Companies aggregating tribal farm output.
Jana Shiksha Sansthan
JSS – Gajapati providing non-formal and adult education across underserved communities.