Transforming Lives Through Community Action

From child welfare to women’s leadership, VIKASANA fosters change by enabling self-reliance and development through people-led initiatives.

About VIKASANA

VIKASANA is a grassroots non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to transforming lives through sustainable development. Founded in 1988-89, VIKASANA began its journey in five villages of Amruthapura, Tarikere Block, Chikkamagaluru District, Karnataka. Over the past 35+ years, we have expanded our reach to over 500 rural villages across Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts.

Our work focuses on social, educational, economic and environmental empowerment, especially for rural women, children, small and marginal farmers, and vulnerable communities.

Vision & Mission

VISION

To achieve holistic development by integrating efforts that uplift rural and urban poor communities.

MISSION

To empower underprivileged communities through sustainable livelihood and socio-economic development.

Awards & Recognition

VIKASANA's commitment to grassroots development and social justice has earned it numerous accolades at state, national and international levels:

2020

Awarded for Women Empowerment Initiatives by the Ministry of Rural Development.

2019

Best Community Development Project Award by National CSR Forum.2018

Excellence in Tribal Empowerment by National Human Rights Commission.

2018

2021

Recognized as a Model NGO for Child Welfare by the State Government.

Our Network

System Changer Network in INDIA – SCN India

Networks:

Campaign Against Child Labour – Karnataka (CACL–K)
FEVORD-K (Federation of Voluntary Organizations for Rural Development)
MICNET-K, RRC, PRI Network, NESA
JFPM, CHAI, and other tribal, Dalit and community-based organizations
Sangamithra Micro Finance, Selco Solar, BEFC Bangalore
System Changer Network in INDIA - (SCN INDIA)

Government Associations:

Dept. of Women & Child Development
Dept. of Labour & Handicrafts
Dept. of Empowerment of Differently-Abled and Senior Citizens
KVK & Agriculture Dept., Chikmagalur

National & International Support:

CAPART – Nodal NGO (Chikmagalur & Shimoga)
KKS, GermanyThe Hunger Project, New Delhi
Asha for Education, Seattle
People for Progress in India (PPI), Seattle

Recognitions:

Identified as a Fit Institution by the Dept. of Women & Child Development, Chikmagalur
Member of the Millennium Development Goals NGO Network (Southern India)