1. What does PARD INDIA do?
PARD INDIA serves at the grassroots byempowering deprived children and their communities through Education, Health, Environment, Livelihood creation, and Skill Development interventions, ensuring collective participation of local communities for inclusive and sustainable development at the grassroots of our society.
2. Is PARD INDIA a registered organization?
PARD INDIA is a registered not-for-profit organization (NPO) established in 2011 under the Societies Registration Act of 35/2001, bearing Reg. No. 19/2011.
3. Does PARD INDIA operate nationally?
PARD INDIA is a national-levelNPO with welfare projects spread across India anda significant presence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states.
4. How does PARD INDIA work?
PARD INDIA is a community-driven social organization whose members, volunteers, and project management teams work with local communities to address their issues. We operate on a collective partnership approach, ensuring the participation of all stakeholders in program implementation and ensuring inclusive and sustainable development at the grassroots level. Ourexecutive committee, directors, advisors, and project management teams have in-depth knowledgeabout the root cause of the problems and professional skills to design and implement our projects& programs addressing the core issues at the grassroots.
5. What strategy does PARD INDIA follow to choose its projects to address issues?
PARD INDIA closely works with local communities, focusing on core issues faced by vulnerable communities in rural areas. After addressing their difficulties or issues, we design tailor-made projects &programs to bring a visible difference.6. Who are the Stakeholders of PARD INDIA?
Stakeholders of PARD INDIA include all its members, volunteers, employees (project management teams), donors, partners, supporters, beneficiaries (v-kids and their communities), and regulators.
7. Who is a V-kid?
A “V-kid” is a child hailing from a rural background and is often denied equal opportunities in their upbringing, study environment, and exposure to the competitive world. PARD INDIA’s prime focus is to support V-kids and their families and communities to break the poverty cycle and empower them in nation-building.
1. How do I donate to PARD INDIA?
To donate online, use our quick and secure online donation through our website in any of the following ways:
Ways of Participation
Ways of Giving
To donate by post, draw a Bank Cheque / DD in favor of the "Pragathi Association for Rural Development," payable at Bank of Baroda, Yernagudem (Current A/c. No. 16730200000136).
Bank Details (for Indian Donors):
| Name of the Beneficiary | Pragathi Association for Rural Development |
|---|---|
| Account Number | 16730200000136 |
| IFSC Code | BARB0YERNAG ('0' is ZERO) |
| Bank Address | Yernagudem Branch, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India. PIN: 534313 |
| Account Type | Current Account |
FCRA Bank Details (For International Donors):
| Name of the Beneficiary | Pragathi Association for Rural Development |
|---|---|
| Account Number | 41502787900 |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0000691 |
| SWIFT Code | SBININBB104 |
| Branch Code | 00691 |
| Bank Address | State Bank of India, New DELHI Main Branch, FCRA Cell, 4th Floor, 11, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001 |
2. How can I make a difference with a small contribution?
Our organization has impacted thousands of children and their families, but this wouldn’t have been possible without your support. Your one (1) rupee per day contribution means 365 rupees per year. No matter how small your contribution is, we assure you it will positively impact the lives of deprived communities. You may donate a minimum of Rs. 100/- online and stay as an “Agent of Change.”
3. What is the advantage of becoming a member of PARD INDIA?
You can be a member of PARD INDIA in the following ways:
- An Agent of Change – donating Rs.100/- and above at any time a year.
- The POWER of ONE – donating Rs.365/- and above any time a year.
- Lifetime Star Member –donating Rs.10,000/- and above any time a year.
When you become a member, you are not only contributing to making a difference in the lives of the deprived children (V-kids) and their communities but also helping us to implement our projects & programs at the grassroots, with your direct participation on ground level,more efficiently and effectively.
4.How do I donate goodsand items (in Kind) rather than money?
There are many people who live in absolute poverty, physically challenged, sick, or abandoned. You can support them by sharing a cooked meal and donating grocery kits, clothes, blankets,utensils, a wheelchair, a laptop, a sewing machine, or any income-generating machine.
Moreover, you can also support our green challenge initiatives by donating plants and tree guards, building toilets, providing ambulances, orhelping us to promote clean (smart) villages. Kindly write to us – info@pardindia.org.
1. How does PARD INDIA raise funds?
We raise funds through donations from our members, volunteers,local communities, small and medium business houses, charitable institutions and foundations,and CSR support from corporate partners.
2. How can I help PARD INDIA to raise funds for its Services?
PARD INDIA is grateful to all our volunteers who help us create their fundraising campaigns by spreading our cause through “word of mouth” and setting up and managing specific fundraising campaigns on our own orthird-party websites. Be a part of “Joy of Giving” and learn how you would support our crowdfunding requirements.
3. How does PARD INDIA ensure proper usage of allocated funds to its projects?
PARD INDIA is committed to spending allocated funds for its projects & programs to deliver lasting change in the lives of deprived children and their communities. We have a backend project/program coding system that reflects that the donation received online is meant for what program /cause and that the contributions are allocated for spending. We ensure that our team optimally uses funds through regular budgeting and monitoring. We conduct progress review meetings weekly and monthly to assess progress and measure theimpact of each project/program/event we undertake.
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4. Does PARD INDIA generate revenues through its own services?
Yes, PARD INDIA generates partial revenue from its own services by utilizingthe spare capacity of our assets and services such as computer and internet training, IT solutions, skill development workshops,sewing centres, promoting environmentally clean products, charity fundraising events, etc for sustainability of our projects & programs. All such income generated is considered as “donations” rather generating revenue as per accounting policies.
1. How can I work or volunteer for PARD INDIA?
We have many opportunities for like-minded individuals to volunteer with us and learn more about how you can participate with us.
If you are interested, please visit our website, download and fill out the volunteer application form,and email us - info@pardindia.org.
2. Does PARD INDIA accept employment applications from overseas?
PARD INDIA will accept employment applications only from individuals who hold Indian citizenship. Please visit current employment opportunities with us.
Further, we encourage like-mindedindividuals asunpaid volunteers to join us for virtual volunteering opportunities from any part of the world.
3. How do I know the status of my employment application?
You will receive a notification email after submitting your application. If you match the criteria required for the job, you will be contacted immediately or within 30 working days. Please note that getting all candidates is challenging due to the volume of applications, so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.