Sambhav Livelihood

Sambhav is a voluntary non-governmental organization believing in an equitable, just and democratic society, where all classes of the society get the same privileges and rights as other communities, most importantly the socially powerful communities. The organization started as a grassroot agency engaged on the issues of land rights, child rights and bonded labor in neighboring regions of Gwalior, Ghatigaon and Mohana. Organizations like Ekta Parishad, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Voluntary Health Association of India and Christian Aid were one of the first ones to spread their support in helping Sambhav in doing grass-root level advocacy. Later the organization spread to Shivpuri, where programs on Community empowerment and health made a significant impact while changing the profile of Sambhav from a small to medium sized NGO. Over the years under the Guidance of some of the finest thinkers and sector faces, the organization has been able to spread to 7 districts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. In late 2006, the organization witnessed a major shift by incorporating microfinance as one of the operational components. The start was not that easy, internal questioning and debates were making it difficult for the organization to change operational strategies. Later one year of trial and error implementation , helped the organization believe that microfinance is probably one of the most significant mode of helping people develop and create livelihood for better life. Sambhav has a deeply routed goal to bring about a change in the lives of deprived communities through peoples organization and capacity building. It has been actively involved in the organizing Sahariya Tribal communities to assert their rights of equality, Health, food and secured livelihood and a respectful place in the society. Sambhav's core focus areas include: Women empowerment and microFinance Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Mother and Child Health