About Sawjan

SAWJAN was established in year 2002 which is going to complete its 19 years of fruitful existence in 2021. SAWJAN is a national level non-profit making organization registered under Societies Registration Act 1860, Vide Reg No SRA-43360/2002 staunchly believes in social, Environmental and Economic empowerment to all stakeholders by confining them under one roof. It is an organization which works on the multiple beneficial schemes in order to support the community on a diversified pattern. The main motive of the organization is to promote a large number of sustainable livelihoods.

From the Environmental point of view SAWJAN promotes Environmental Education, Policy development & Community outreach in ecology and management, livelihood, Education and outreach conservation planning. It is full fledge unit running its own activities of environmental and wild life conservation with the help of public participation and contribution.

Vision and Mission:

Vision:    “A dynamic civil society influencing policies and actions at all levels to safeguard the global environment and promote sustainable development”

Mission:  “To strengthen civil society by enhancing participation, contributing to policy and stimulating action”

Thrust Areas:

SAWJAN engaged in various Health related project e.g. HIV/AIDS, reproductive & Child health and others, Community development – “Enhance sustainable livelihood for the marginalized”, Education- project for the school dropout & out of school children- “All children will learn, grow and developed to realize their full potential” and Capacity building of the social sector NGOs, federations and SHGs are its four main thrust area. SAWJAN has the unique distinction of having several thrust areas with different approaches, which work not in isolation but in tandem to maximize program results within minimum resources.

Focused Programmatic Areas:

SAWJAN areas of expertise, especially with reference to developmental issues of rural areas are as follows:

• Livelihood Promotion & Poverty Alleviation
• Community Health services and Sanitation
• Women Empowerment & Child Welfare
• Education and Literacy (both formal and non-formal)
• Microfinance
• Micro Entrepreneurship Development
• Vocational Skills up-gradation
• Environmental Conservation
• Counselling and Advocacy (Family Counselling & Legal Advocacy)
• Community Mobilization (Through IEC & BCC techniques)
• Research, Evaluation and Project Impact Assessment