Social Action for Rural Development (SARDA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to fostering inclusive, sustainable, and community-led rural development. SARDA works with marginalized and vulnerable communities to enhance livelihoods, strengthen local institutions, and promote equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Mission
To promote participatory development through people-centric and rights-based approaches.
To strengthen local capacities and institutions for long-term social and economic transformation.
To enable sustainable use of natural and financial resources for improved quality of life.
Core Focus Areas
Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment: Strengthening farm and non-farm livelihoods, producer collectives, and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
Natural Resource Management (NRM): Sustainable agriculture, water conservation, soil management, and climate-resilient practices.
Women & Community Institutions: Promoting Self-Help Groups (SHGs), leadership, and financial inclusion.
Training & Capacity Building: Skill development, leadership training, and institutional strengthening.
Resource Support & Partnerships: Technical support, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with government, CSR, and development partners.
MIS, Finance & Governance: Ensuring transparency, accountability, and strong organisational systems.
Vision
To build empowered, resilient, and self-reliant rural communities where every individual lives with dignity, security, and sustainable livelihood options.
Approach
SARDA follows a community-driven and partnership-based approach, integrating grassroots action with strong systems in planning, monitoring, finance, and human resources. The organisation emphasizes sustainability, transparency, innovation, and impact orientation in all its programmes.
Values
- Equity & Inclusion
- Community Ownership
- Transparency & Accountability
- Sustainability
- Collaboration & Learning
SARDA primarily works in rural and tribal regions, focusing on areas with high socio-economic vulnerability, while aligning its interventions with government priorities and development frameworks.