Building Resilient Communities

Building resilient communities by empowering vulnerable populations with sustainable solutions in health, livelihoods, and agriculture.

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What We Do

Our belief

If vulnerable women, men, girls, and boys are equipped with increased capacities and operate within an equitable and inclusive enabling environment, then individuals and their communities will develop resilience to shocks and stresses, leading to improved food security, better health outcomes, and sustainable development.

Guided by principles of participation and collaboration, we believe that every individual’s rights are equal and should be upheld, ensuring inclusivity in every aspect of our work. We are committed to balancing growth and equity, with equity serving as the cornerstone of our approach.

Collaboration is at the heart of our operations. By partnering with grassroots civil society organizations, we ensure the delivery of impactful solutions. Our capacity-building efforts focus on optimizing the potential of individuals and organizations to sustain and expand these changes.

Our Impact Areas

Health and Nutrition

Enhancing maternal and child nutrition, promoting WASH practices, and improving access to healthcare services.

Livelihoods and Agriculture

Supporting farmers and local enterprises through scalable solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, resilience, and economic growth.

Education and Social Inclusion

Improving access to quality education and skill development. Promoting social inclusion for marginalized communities.

Why we started?

To bridge the gap between research insights and community action.

Empowering vulnerable communities to implement sustainable solutions.

Leveraging Sambodhi’s expertise to create long-term, self-reliant development in health, livelihoods, and agriculture.

Implementation Design

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  • Community Health Committees: ASHAs, AWWs, and PRI members.
  • Enable these committees to monitor healthcare service delivery, nutrition, and WASH practices.
  • Train households (especially women) to develop kitchen gardens
  • Focus on cultivating nutrient-rich vegetables to address local malnutrition issues.
  • Collaborate with local schools, AWCs, and PRIs to establish safe drinking water systems and improved sanitation facilities.
  • Capacity building and follow-ups to address human and livestock health simultaneously.
  • Include sessions on zoonotic diseases and their links to poor agriculture and environmental practices.

Agriculture Solutions

  • Collaborate with FPOs and extension officers to introduce climate-resistant crops.
  • Demonstrate climate-smart farming techniques like SRI, intercropping, and agroforestry.
  • Train farmers in organic practices to enhance soil health and reduce chemical use.
  • Adaptation of soil testing kits through PRI and CBO networks.
  • Set up community seed banks for climate-resilient seeds.
  • Align with government programs like the National Food Security Mission.
  • Market linkages with private sectors and cooperatives for better pricing and platform.

Climate Resilience Solution

  • Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM): Collaborate with PRIs for sustainable management of local resources.
  • Train communities on early warning systems for weather events. Develop disaster preparedness plans with PRIs, SHGs, and schools.
  • Install solar-powered irrigation systems, water pumps, and cold storage. Promote clean energy solutions like smokeless cookstoves.
Mission

To drive community-based solutions that empower individuals, promote inclusion, and create lasting improvements in health, livelihoods, and agriculture through collaboration, capacity building, and equity-driven approaches

Vision

To transform vulnerable populations into self-reliant, equitable, and adaptable communities, ensuring a positive and lasting impact across generations.

Locations

Our work promise to uphold the trust placed

Head Office: Noida, India

Who we are?

VAYAM is a registered non-profit under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with 12A, 80G certifications, and CSR-1 registration (CSR00026642). As part of Sambodhi, VAYAM drives community-led impact in health, livelihood, and agriculture, focusing on capacity building, inclusion, and sustainability across India.

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Our Approach

VAYAM adopts a comprehensive, systems-based approach to development. This involves

Community-Centric Design

Engage communities in co-creating culturally relevant solutions. This step ensures that initiatives are tailored to local needs, fostering ownership and sustainability.

Capacity Building

Strengthen local institutions and leaders to sustain progress. By enhancing skills and resources, communities are empowered to implement and manage their own development effectively.

Cross-Sectoral Collaboration

Integrate efforts across health, agriculture, and livelihoods. This holistic approach maximizes impact by addressing interconnected challenges and leveraging diverse expertise.

Equity and Inclusion

Empower marginalized groups and ensure equitable access to resources. Focusing on inclusivity helps to address socio-economic disparities, promoting social cohesion and resilience.

Adaptive Management

Continuously assess and refine interventions to respond to evolving challenges. This flexibility allows for timely adjustments, ensuring that strategies remain effective and relevant in dynamic environments.
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Our partners and collaborators

VAYAM is proud to collaborate with a wide range of partners and collaborators who share our commitment to creating lasting social impact. Our key partners include:

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Foundations and NGOs

Supporting marginalized communities with innovative interventions in livelihoods, skills, and resilience.

Government Agencies and Departments

Facilitating strategic implementation and scaling initiatives in health, livelihood, and development.

International Development Organizations

Leveraging global expertise to address health, nutrition, WASH, and child protection challenges.

Private Sector Collaborations & CSR

Strengthening impact, enhancing sustainability, and driving long-term change through corporate partnerships and CSR initiatives.

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