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Funding
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$14,194 (%)
As of Feb 13 02:57 2012
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Theme:
Environment
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Sponsor: GlobalGiving
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Project duration: 2 Years
Project's area of focus: waste management
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With industrialisation and urbanisation, the quantity of waste is increasing and the composition of waste is becoming more diversified. Today, waste in India is being burnt or dumped; either producing hazardous smoke or leeching into the soil and water. Implementing solid waste management schemes in Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, would mobilise entire communities around the waste-issue, while offering a simple solution for how to turn "waste into wealth" - e.g. vermicomposting and recycling.
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We will implement solid waste management schemes where the community is mobilised and learns the importance of segregating their household waste. The waste will be collected and processed through e.g. composting, biogas, recycling, etc. |
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The project will manage the waste of 1000 households in an environmentally sustainable manner, thereby improving the local environment. It will also give employment to 10-15 individuals, and especially to women, from marginalised sections of society. |
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This project is an excellent example of sustainable development amongst the poorest. It has multiple effects on the community – environmental protection and empowerment of poor communities and women.
- Mr Nachiappan Amuthasekaran, Chief Project Coorfinator
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Ashwin Kumar,
Project Leader
Hand in Hand
Planiavagen 1
Nacka, Nacka 13134
Sweden
46704934695
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270 Vandavasi Road, Chinna Kancheepuram Periyar Nagar
Kancheepuram DistrictTamil Nadu631 503
India
+91-44-272 670 65
Organization's Homepage
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Hand in Hand is committed to the eradication of child labour by mainstreaming deprived children into regular schools. We also work for the empowerment of women by promoting Self Help Groups, microfinance, and micro-enterprises. As well, we focus on strengthening grassroots democracy by setting up Citizens’ Centres. Finally, we promote health and hygiene among rural populations, as well as work to protect the local environment via watershed projects and solid waste management interventions.
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1. Child labour elimination and school programs. 2. Self Help Groups (SHGs) and microfinance for enterprise and job creation. 3. Citizens’ Centres to strengthen democracy on a grassroots level. 4. Medical camps and awareness campaigns to improve health levels. 5. Environmental protection via watershed projects and solid waste management
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Dr. Kalpana Sankar,
CEO
Founded in 2002
Employees: 4952
Volunteers: 25544
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Other funding sources: Hand in Hand Sweden, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Gov of Tamil Nadu, IFC World Bank, af Jochnick Foundation, private donors in India, Europe, and the US, etc.
Religious Affiliation: We are not religiously or politically affiliated
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-Experience in grassroots action, education, and monitoring and evaluation
-Project experience from watershed management, promotion of renewable energy such as biogas, solar, and wind energy in the rural areas, rural development, and natural resource development
-Conducted monitoring projects of NGOs to the Ministry of Rural Development
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-Mechanical engineer with a post graduate degree in Business Administration.
-22 years of experience working in an international organization with main focus areas being MIS, budgeting, planning, and management control.
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-Six years of experience in HR from India and the Middle East.
-Three years of experience in business.
-Consultant for Rural Rejuvenation Program.
-Previously Project Director at Exnora International in solid waste management. Implemented SWM projects in several municipalities and villages in association with companies and government agencies.
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