CPSW was established as a non-governmental development organization in January 1987 and got registered in the same year under SR Act, 1860 and FCR Act, 1976. It was initiated as an association of trained social workers and aimed at promotion of social work practice and welfare of the disadvantaged and marginalized sections of the society. It worked with commitment and professionalism from its inception.
VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
CPSW is committed to these core Values and Ethics. It believes that all people can develop and live with dignity. The Facilitators must possess core competency and dedication. CPSW is striving for continuous learning and contribute its part towards societal progress.
Orissa - the Context and Constituency:
Orissa, despite its rich natural resource base and cultural heritage, has remained as one of the poorest state in India with 47% of its people living below poverty line. The Scheduled Tribes and the Scheduled Castes, who constitute nearly one fourth of the country’s population and 40% in case of Orissa, 60-70% in the backward areas are the most deprived lot lagging far behind others in the developmental process. These communities are the poorest among others.
Orissa is regarded as the homeland of the tribals. It has the unique distinction of having as many as 62 categories of Tribal Groups & 13 Primitive groups of tribes. But it is a matter of great concern that these tribal populations of Orissa are highly vulnerable from Social, Economic & Cultural aspects of life and majority of them are below the poverty line languishing in poverty, food insecurity & debt. As a matter of fact, such rich Economic, Social & Indigenous Cultural traits of these tribal groups are fast depleting because of the impact of rapid industrialization, modernization & acculturation.
OUR MISSION:
“Secured Livelihood for the tribals and rural poor by empowering them to access rights and resources; and advocate for policy and governance reforms.”
Goal: Livelihood Security to the most vulnerable Tribal, Dalit and Poor households.
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