DISHA SOCIAL ORGANIsATION
Empowering the Powerless
Established 1984
Fourth Decade of Community Service
For the last 39 years, Disha is empowering the last person on the societal ladder, bringing smile on her face.
“Disha is among the most respected CSOs of India”
Disha works at the field level in two districts of two States of India – Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Its field work covers almost 200 villages, spread over eight development blocks in Saharanpur and Haridwar districts. Many of these villages are situated in very challenging locations. It is known for its work in the domain of women empowerment.
Disha works on
Disha mainly works on four themes, though boundaries are often
blurred and one theme complements others
Latest Happenings
Workshop for Media Persons on VAW
District level workshop for media persons on the topic Violence against Women and Gender Equality organised on 22 February 2023. Nearly 50 media persons from…
Inter-centre Exposure Visit of Girl Students
An inter-centre exposure visit of adolescent girls studying in Adolescent Muslim Girls’ Education Centre was organised at the Taharpur Centre was organised. Nearly 200 girls…
Haemoglobin and Calcium Tests Begin
Testing of haemoglobin and calcium of adolescent girls and young women under health programme was inaugurated on 15 February 2023. Nearly 90 women from three…
Director’s Biography
Disha’s founder director Keshwa Nand Tiwari is a noted social worker of the state and country with incomprable contribution to women empowerment.
Training Centre
Disha has a well equipped Training Centre at its headquarters at Saharanpur. Situated in a corner of a lush green mango orchard, the Training Centre also houses programme office of the organisation.