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Disha Social Organization is a civil society organisation working inĀ five districts of two states of India - Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Its field operations cover almost 0.6 million people in over 600 villages through multi-sectoral strategic interventions.
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The Three Pillars...

  • Women Cell
  • Advocacy
  • Morchas

womencellThe women cell was created in 2000 to give even more space to women and women workers. The Women Cell meets once in a month with a view to seek solution of  cases of violence against women.
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advocacyOver the years Disha has evolved its own way of advocacy, which is far away from the bookish means. Advocacy is helpful in raising issues of the people at local, state, national and international levels.
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morchasIn its formative years Disha promoted Ghad Kshettra Mazdoor Morcha and Mahila Mazdoor Evam Laghu Kisan Morcha. These CBOs are raising people's issues effectively and have been behind some of the successful agitations.
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Voices of the Community

"There is definite decline in violence against women. Now many men think twice before raising their hand on a hapless woman. Continue work to prevent violence against women."
-- Phoolkali, a 45-year old woman from Chalakpur village in Sarsawa block
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Recognitions

Disha has won several awards for its contribution to the society.
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Aaroh Campaign

Though women do major part of agricultural operations in India, they do not enjoy status of farmer. Disha is spearheading a campaign in Western Uttar Pradesh to get women the status of farmers. 
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Disha India Micro Credit

Disha India Micro Credit is a company providing credit to its clients, many of whom happen to be members of self-help groups promoted by Disha.
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