Joygopalpur Gram Vikash Kendra (JGVK)

JGVK's vision is to "secure basic livelihood and equal rights for all and sustainable development in the social, economic and environmental context". In their work they focus on six topics: (1) sustainable natural resources management, (2) food security through organic farming, (3) livelihood opportunities through training in new skills, (4) securing access to quality education, water and sanitation, and adequate health services, (5) strong village institutions, and (6) community-based research on resilience. JGVK has grown substantially since they first started and they now have their own elementary school and vocational training workshop as well as a health clinic and a combined biodiversity park and demonstration farm.