Projects

Innovative Resilient Agriculture (IRA)
Helping 4,500 Nilgiris farmers shift from conventional farming to climate smart natural farming through demonstration plots, farmer groups and market linkages.

Women’s Livelihoods and Financial Inclusion Programme
Strengthening women’s self help groups through financial inclusion, entrepreneurship training, bookkeeping support and livelihood development.

Clean Nilgiris Solid Waste Management Certification Programme
Professional training for 1,614 sanitation and solid waste personnel to improve segregation, processing and circular economy practices across the Nilgiris.
Mission Sunehra Kal: Rural Sanitation and Toilet Access
Construction of household and community toilets to eliminate open defecation and improve rural health, safety and dignity.

Mission Sunehra Kal: Integrated Solid Waste and Circular Economy
Supporting panchayats to achieve source segregation, composting, recycling and reduced landfill disposal through cluster based waste systems.
Mission Sunehra Kal: Women SHG Livelihood Promotion
Training women’s self help groups in financial literacy, enterprise readiness, scheme access and income generation.

Green Women Compost Production Company
Turning sanitation work into dignified green enterprise by supporting women workers to own and operate a compost production company.

Water and Energy for Food: Co Compost for Low Carbon Farming
Scaling co compost production from recycled solid and liquid waste to support small tea growers and vegetable farmers.

Securing Water for Food: Grey Water and Black Water Recycling
Recycling grey water and faecal sludge to support vegetable cultivation, soil health and climate resilience in water stressed farming areas.
School Sanitation for Government and Aided Schools
Installing prefabricated toilets in remote schools to reduce absenteeism and improve dignity, especially for adolescent girls.
North India Rural Sanitation Programme
Supporting more than 916,000 families to construct household toilets and move towards open defecation free villages.

Childline 1098 Child Protection Programme
Operating Childline 1098 to rescue children, prevent abuse and child marriage, and connect vulnerable children to legal and welfare support.
School Sanitation for Girls’ Education
Improving sanitation facilities in government and aided schools so girls can attend school safely and regularly.

WaterAid Household Sanitation Programme
Helping 13,000 families build household toilets and promoting safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices.

Education for Migrant Plantation Workers’ Children
Providing schooling, meals and language support for migrant children living in tea plantation areas of the Nilgiris.
Drinking Water Supply for Hill Villages
Bringing piped drinking water to 420 hill village families who previously relied on distant stream water.

NABARD Household Sanitation Programme
Building household toilets for SC, ST and BC families in remote villages to improve dignity, safety and hygiene.

Local Health Traditions and Folk Medicine Documentation
Documenting tribal knowledge of herbal medicine and indigenous healing practices for preservation and wider learning.
RDO Administrative Office and Training Centre
Creating an accessible training and coordination centre for farmers, SHGs, students and community development programmes.
Residential Schools for Paniya Tribal Children
Establishing 14 residential schools for first generation Paniya tribal children with meals, teachers and a safe learning environment.
Domestic Violence Prevention and Women’s Rights Awareness
Building awareness on domestic violence, dowry harassment and female infanticide through NGO networks across Tamil Nadu.
Sri Lanka Tsunami Relief and Rehabilitation
Emergency relief and rehabilitation support for communities affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in Sri Lanka.

Indo Australian School and Community Cultural Exchange
Hosting Australian student volunteers in Nilgiris villages for cultural exchange, school renovation and community development.
Micro Watershed Management in Ooty Block
Developing micro watersheds through soil conservation, rainwater harvesting, check dams and farmer support.
Nilgiris Small Tea Grower Quality Improvement
Improving green leaf quality and incomes for small tea growers through saplings, training and better field practices.
Sheep Rearing Livelihoods for Landless Families
Creating supplementary income for 62 landless Scheduled Caste families through sheep rearing and wool sales.
Supplementary Schools for First Generation Learners
Creating village based supplementary schools so SC and ST children could access education close to home.

Paniya Tribal Land and Livelihood Development
Securing land, housing, schooling and tea based livelihoods for 52 Paniya tribal families in Gudalur.
Employment Guarantee Advocacy in Tamil Nadu
Mobilising NGOs and legislators to advocate for employment guarantee rights for rural agricultural workers.
HIVOS Community Development Programme
RDO’s first major international partnership, supporting preschool education, adult learning, women’s groups and rural livelihoods.
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