About CDR

We believe that one of the most important ways to overcome the gap in human capability and social inclusion is through access to quality education. Education can help develop latent capabilities and enable individuals to access further means of social mobility and justice. This education must focus on specific needs of the excluded groups and impart the ability to think & reason, increase self-respect & dignity and deliver critical life-skills. With this vision, we are currently running the following interventions.

CDR is promoting preventive healthcare, complete freedom from ill health, in all the identified tribal villages in Maredumilli and Y. Ramavaram mandals. The Self Help Groups in each village have formed a community action group to discuss, understand and take timely action for preventing ill health in every household in the village. Particular attention is given to aged people, children below 5 years, pregnant and lactating mothers. Health and personal hygiene practises particularly for menstruating women and adolescent girls are part of the discussion. Existing practises have been identified and accordingly village health plans are drawn using a participatory approach involving the women health self help groups and local health workers.

CDR is promoting assured livelihoods through technology and skill development. The tribal villages where CDR is working have abundant fruit produce. Jackfruit and mango trees are common sight in every village.

CDR is setting up a Centre for Excellence (CFE) at Bodlanka village in the East Godavari district. This CFE will act as a hub for assimilation of best practices and transfer of knowledge to the tribal farmers. The 26 acre campus is situated amidst verdurous surroundings.