Tribal Development
"Indigenous peoples are not just the first inhabitants of their lands; they are also the guardians of our planet's biodiversity and the custodians of ancient knowledge that can help us build a sustainable future."
- Michelle Bachelet
We are deeply committed to uplifting the tribal, indigenous and forest fringe communities. Through a combination of livelihood support, education, healthcare, and cultural preservation initiatives, we strive to improve the quality of life for these marginalized groups. Our holistic approach ensures that their unique traditions are respected while promoting their integration into the broader society.
Our Commitment to Tribal Development
- Vision: A society where tribal cultures thrive and communities are strengthened.
- Mission: Empower tribal communities by providing resources, support and sustainable development initiatives.
Key Interventions
Livelihood enhancement
Skill Building
Solar Village
Research and Cultural Preservation
Healthcare facilities
Livelihood Enhancement
With the support of donor agencies, we are promoting livelihood activities for tribal communities in Sirsi, Siddapur, and Yellapur blocks of Uttara Kannada district. These initiatives are designed to create sustainable income opportunities for these communities. Additionally, we have trained over 1,680 individuals in the use of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP), enabling them to optimize the natural resources available to them. We have also supported 210 tribal families in starting poultry farming and assisted 75 families in adopting apiculture as an alternative livelihood activity.
Solar Village
In collaboration with the donor agencies, we have provided solar lamp systems to 150 tribal families. This initiative has not only enhanced their living conditions by providing reliable and eco-friendly lighting but has also contributed to a significant improvement in their daily life.
Skill Building
With the intention of enabling the tribal community we offer various employable skill building trainings to them. Usually the tribal communities are lagging behind in education and acquiring the soft skills, which is pushing them to depending on traditional forest based livelihoods. With various CSR and other agencies we are offering various skills and capacity building events to tribal communities namely General Duty Assistants (GDA), home industries, training on usage of NTFP…etc. After the training we facilitate them to get employments in related sectors. Through various skill building intervention about 650 tribal families benefitted.
Research and Cultural Preservation
SCODWES has created a platform for research aspirants to explore the rich cultural heritage of tribal communities. In collaboration with the Department of Tribal Studies, Kannada University, Hampi, we organize workshops that offer exposure to the indigenous tribal communities of Uttara Kannada, fostering a deeper understanding of their traditions and challenges. Furthermore, we are committed to preserving their cultural heritage by organizing festivals and workshops that celebrate traditional practices.
Healthcare facilities
Tribal communities often face significant barriers in accessing formal healthcare services, major reasons are, lack of awareness and limited access to timely medical services. To address this issue, we have established tribal service points where our Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) provide essential medical care. Additionally, we organize general and specialized healthcare camps for the tribal community. Through our MMUs, we have successfully treated over 15,000 individuals, also approximately 1,000 people have benefited from our healthcare camps.
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