Nurturing the innate wisdom of rural India for self-enabled change

CORD (Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development) is dedicated to long-term, integrated development based on compassion and social justice. We are enhancing rural communities for long-term development through a comprehensive approach that promotes self-sufficiency and active participation in community-led initiatives.

Our human-centered principles enable us to form strong partnerships and collaborate with rural communities. We can better understand our communities’ unique needs by listening to and learning from them, and we can work to facilitate development initiatives that are naturally scalable and self-sustaining.

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We are making a better future for rural communities by addressing the root causes of poverty and underdevelopment. By fostering a more prosperous and equitable society for all, we are assisting rural India in reaching its full potential.

Realising rural change through our people-owned development model

Our model promotes comprehensive development by strengthening local governance through Panchayati Raj support. We empower members to realize their potential through four key principles through PISNA training (Participation, Integration, Sustainability, and Networking).

Participation Participation

Promoting active community participation and knowledge sharing for development

Integration Integration

Combining interventions from different sectors to foster collaboration

Sustainability Sustainability

Increasing leadership and community capacity for long-term impact

Networking Networking

Collaborating with various stakeholders for resource utilization and problem resolution

  • Participation
  • Integration
  • Sustainability
  • Networking

A women-led movement to deliver effective local governance

Our approach harnesses local knowledge to bring change to remote rural areas. We unite villages through women-led Mahila Mandals at the Gram Panchayat level, addressing issues like poverty, health, education, social injustice, and more. Our programs make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

Leading the way in social impact

Inspired for the change, by the change

Contribute towards rural prosperity

Your support can provide essentials and opportunities, making a real difference. Get involved through financial contributions, volunteering, partnerships, and more.

Together, we can create a brighter future for rural communities and a better world.

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Let’s collaborate for positive change

Reach out to us to learn more about our mission and how to contribute

Let’s collaborate for positive change

Reach out to us to learn more about our mission and how to contribute

Let’s collaborate for positive change

Reach out to us to learn more about our mission and how to contribute