SAMAGRA SEVA KENDRA ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 At & P.O. BARACHATTI, DIST. GAYA, BIHAR (INDIA) PIN - 824201 Phone: 9934235635, 7485802700 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Chhedi Prasad, Secretary SSK Annual Report 2018-19 1 From the Secretary’s Desk “You must not worry whether the desired result follows from your action or not, so long as your motive is pure, your means correct” - Mahatma Gandhi Dear all, I am happy to present the Annual Report (2018-19) of SSK. With true participation of our stakeholders and improved collaborations in the development sector, SSK has made gigantic strides since its inception and we are continuously marching ahead each year that is more eventful than the previous year. We always believe in peoples’ movements to bring desirable changes for the promotion of basic human rights and sustainable changes in people’s lives in Gaya and Nawada districts in Bihar. SSK is recognized by its committed efforts over the years and has received awards and recognition from local bodies and administrations for its excellent work in Rural Development. The year 2018-19 was a success for us and this annual report outlines our good progress to end poverty, social exclusion & discrimination. The efforts made by SSK through meetings, training, advocacy and consultative dialogues have opened up yet another chapter of unmatched success in the field of socio-economic development of the poor and marginalized. In this successful endeavor, we sincerely appreciate, recognize and laud the financial contributions made by our funders like IGSSS, Save the Children, FVTRS, PFI and individuals whose technical guidance and advice always helped us to move forward in a right direction. For all these achievements, I would like to thanks our Board members who govern, staff who produce results and recipient communities who consume, appropriate and change to depict a model of sustainable development. At last, my sincere and honest pledge to all who involve with us and request for the continuation of support in the coming years as well. Together, we would reach new heights and make productive changes for a progressive society. Chhedi Prasad Secretary SSK Annual Report 2018-19 2 ANNUAL REPORT ⟡Genesis Samagra Seva Kendra (SSK) is a non-government organization (NGO) came into existence in 1980 by a group of social activists and social workers who were inspired by the ideologies of great freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Jai Prakash Narayan and Bhim Rao Ambedkar to work for Gram Swarajya. Initially, the group worked with reputed social organizations like Samanvaya Ashram & NBJK in Bihar and Jharkhand to take exposure and experience of this field. Later on, SSK was registered under the Society Registration Act in 1993 and FCR Act in 1999 to work for bringing social justice and equity to all. ⟡Vision SSK visualize a self-reliant, progressive and egalitarian society based on mutual understanding, help and trust. ⟡ Mission To promote an empowered and self-reliant society where each and every individual of the marginalized sections could develop their abilities to make self-decision and leadership to lead a dignified life. ⟡ Major Objectives a. To educate, organize and empower rural poor to ensure social justice, economic growth and self-reliance. b. To make people aware of their rights, duties and initiatives meant for their overall development. c. To initiate and implement various socio-economic activities for the development of the poor and disadvantaged. d. To improve the precarious state of the villages and slums in Bihar through improves agricultural practices, health and nutrition, proper education, environmental conservation etc. e. To improve community health emphasizing on women and child health, mental health etc. ⟡ Legal Status ▪ Registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860. Reg. No. 756 dated 03.03.1993. ▪ Registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 1976. Reg. No. 031090042 dated 26.11.1999.1 ▪ Registered under Section 12 (A) of Income Tax Act 1961. Reg. No. 12A/2000-2001/ 2819-21 dated 23.11.2000. ▪ Registered under Section 80 (G) of Income Tax Act 1961. Reg. No. CIT (E)/13/19-20/A-497 dated 31.05.2019. ▪ PAN AAAAS5315F. ▪ Service Tax No. AAAAS5315FSD001. ▪ Niti Aayog’s Unique ID No. BR/2017/0167452. ⟡ Our Bankers • For National Fund Punjab National Bank, Barachatti Branch. A/c No.1205000100073388. State Bank of India, Bumuar Branch. A/c No. 11842063176. • For International Fund (FCRA) Punjab National Bank, Barachatti Branch. A/c No. 1205000100056053. ⟡ Members of the Executive Committee Sl. No. Name Address Designation Occupation 1. Mr. Nageshwar Vill. Nawadih P.O. Itkhori, President Teacher Ravidas Dist. Chatra, Jharkhand 2. Mr. Chhedi Prasad Vill. Sagarpur, P.O. Basarhi, Secretary Social Work Via: Bodh Gaya, Dist. Gaya, Bihar 1 Renewed till 2021. SSK Annual Report 2018-19 3 3. Mr. Shashikant Jha At & P.O. Belari, Member Teacher Dist. Bhagalpur, Bihar 4. Mr. Tula Prasad Vill. Mattihani, P.O. Itwan, Member Farmer Dist. Gaya, Bihar 5. Mrs. Gita Devi Vill. Baradih, P.O. Barachatti, Member Social Work Dist. Gaya, Bihar 6. Mr. Saryunandan Vill. Sagarpur, P.O. Basarhi, Treasurer Service Prasad Via: Bodh Gaya, Dist. Gaya, Bihar 7. Mr. Rampati Ram At & P.O. Bansila, Member Social Work Dist. Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh 8. Mrs. Sudam Devi Vill. Kahudag, P.O. Barachatti, Dist. Member Social Work Gaya, Bihar 9. Mr. Bindu Giri Vill. Gajragarh, P.O. Barachatti, Member Social Work Dist. Gaya, Bihar ⟡ Internal Management Structure Governing Body Executive Body Secretary Project based Accountant Consultant Coordinators Supervisors Master Trainers Field Motivators Volunteers ⟡ Our Operational Area SSK Annual Report 2018-19 4 Gaya District Blocks Panchayats Villages Barachatti All 13 Panchayats 91 Village Mohanpur All 18 Panchayats 198 Village Dobhi All 13 Panchayats 82 Village Sherghati All 09 Panchayats 53 Village Gurua All 16 Panchayats 96 Village Imamganj All 05 Panchayats 30 Village Nawada District Coverage: 18 Slums Note: SSK also has the presence in Riga block of Sitamarhi district in Bihar. ⟡ Issues of Intervention The priority issues of the intervention of SSK are as follows: •Women Empowerment Entitlement • Gender Equity Capacity realization of Development Dalit & Women Sustainable Livelihood SHG Promotion Promotion & Training ISSUES Adolescent’s • Agriculture Reproductive & •Irrigation Sexual Health Development Networking & •Education Advocacy • Prevention of Social Evils ⟡ Target Groups Women, Children, Youth, Aged, Mentally & Physically Challenged People and Farmers. ⟡ Human Resources SSK has a good combination of professionals and volunteers who work with sincerity and commitment since long to achieve our goal. At present, 27 full-time staff, 4 part-time staff and 38 volunteers are associated with us. ⟡ Our Donors { SSK has so far been supported by Save the Children, IGSSS, PFI, FVTRS, Amplify Change, Forrad, NABARD, Ministry of HRD, CAPART, Action Village India, NBJK/Basic Needs, Andheri Hilfe, WDC, Samadhan, Adithi, DRDA, Pathfinder International, UNFPA, BVHA, Urban Development and Housing Department, Govt. of Bihar, DFID and State Health Society. SSK Annual Report 2018-19 5 PROGRESS DURING THE YEAR PROGRAM 1: SOUL-III PROJECT SSK has been supported by Indo German Social Service Society (IGSSS) under the project SOUL-III (Sustainable Options for Uplifting Livelihood) since 2018 covering 20 villages of the Teswar & Matihani Panchayats in Mohanpur block and Rohi, Bara and Sarwan Panchayats in Barachatti block of Gaya district in Bihar. The project has completed its one year period on 31.03.2019 and played a significant role in: (i) increasing the income of the vulnerable rural families by increasing their income through the adoption of climate resilient land and non-land based livelihoods options (ii) improving the nutritional status of the vulnerable rural families through community measures like access to safe drinking water, sanitation, hygiene practices and diet diversification & (iii) Improving function of the community based organizations as self- sufficient, sustainable and democratic spaces for local participation in matters of rural livelihoods and development. 20 villages are backward in socio-economic terms and prior to the project it was observed in the comparative study of the situation of the villages that there were absence of soil and water conservation measures, lack of resilience activities, lack of alternative livelihood opportunities, lack of awareness of smart farming, no use of barren and fallow lands, migration, lack weather forecast assistance services regarding climate change, lack of knowledge on organic farming, pest control mechanism, social protection scheme and financial inclusions etc. Under the project, specific strategies like: (i) institution building & local self- governance (ii) livelihood promotion (iii) capacity building (iv) advocacy and networking (v) Workshops and Exposure visits were adopted to achieve the project goals. Key Achievements of the SOUL Project in 2018-19 ▪ Access to information on entitlements and government schemes and programs has improved. ▪ Small and marginal Farmers started practicing organic farming, pest control mechanism increasing knowledge on smart farming for improving alternative livelihood opportunities. ▪ Vulnerable rural families have improved nutritional status changing diet diversification through practicing of kitchen garden, multi cropping and mix cropping. They are now accessing safe drinking water, sanitation,