SMC

SMC: Project goal: The target marginalised Dalits in 30 villages of Kannad and Tuljapur subdistricts have achieved rightful place in society.
Project Location: Kannad and Tuljapur sub-districts, Maharashtra State, India

Dalit population from the 30 target villages of Kannad and Tuljapur subdistricts, face excruciating plight of marginalization, oppression, poverty, gender inequality, illiteracy, lack of quality education, lack of employment opportunities, unavailability of clean water and poor sanitation, lack of medical facilities, major environmental concerns and peace and justice issues. To address the above problems faced by the target Dalits, Covenant Social Service has organised and mobilised them into Self-Help Groups and other Civil Society Organisations. They are encouraged and their capacities are enhanced so that they get the rightful place in the society, have sustainable livelihoods, acquire ability to address the issues related to them and have access to the different resources at various levels including improved environment.