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BANGALORE MULTIPURPOSE SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (Bengaluru)

Post Box No. 4626, No. 5, Nandidrug Road Bangalore - 560 046. Phone: 080 - 23330437(O)/233349 62 (D) Email: bmsss06@outlook.com

BANGALORE MULTIPURPOSE SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (Bengaluru) is the social concern and development wing of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bengaluru. It is a secular, non-government, not-for-profit organization for the development and uplift of the marginalized, women, children, youth, farmers, the sick and the suffering. It started in 1969 and registered under Mysore Societies Registration Act 1960 (Reg. No. 117/69-70). Has 12A and 80G Tax exemption under Income Tax Act 1961 and registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). The operational area consists of Bengaluru Urban and Rural, Tumkur, Kolar, Ramanagaram and Chikkaballapura districts.

Vision

A Society of Justice, Peace and Love

Mission

To progress by empowering the poor and the marginalized to ensure their human dignity

Goal

Integrated development of people irrespective of race, caste, community or creed

THRUST AREAS

Child Rights| Women empowerment | Health and wellbeing | Environment promotion | Housing for urban poor

ORGANIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE (MYSURU)

"PRAGATHI" Bannimantap 'B' Layout Mysore 570 015. Phone: 0821-2494195 /2497838 E-mail: directorodp@gmail.com

The Organization for the Development of People (ODP) Service Society, registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act – 1960. ODP was established and registered on 4thJanuary 1984 - with the values of love, sharing, caring, concern for others, equality and justice. ODP is a committed, well reputed organization working for the socio-economic development of the poor and under privileged sections in the society, since 1984. ODPs service is rendered to all poor people, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and colour but with more emphasis on women, children, tribal, small / marginal farmers and the landless.

Vision

A society of love, peace, justice, prosperity and ecological harmony.

Mission

To empower marginalized communities through capacity building programs, Building their networks and by results driven actions to help communities get their legitimate rights and enhance their social economic and ecological status.

Goal

Integrated human development.

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ORGANIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE (MYSURU)

"PRAGATHI" Bannimantap 'B' Layout Mysore 570 015. Phone: 0821-2494195 /2497838 E-mail: directorodp@gmail.com

The Organization for the Development of People (ODP) Service Society, registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act – 1960. ODP was established and registered on 4thJanuary 1984 - with the values of love, sharing, caring, concern for others, equality and justice. ODP is a committed, well reputed organization working for the socio-economic development of the poor and under privileged sections in the society, since 1984. ODPs service is rendered to all poor people, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and colour but with more emphasis on women, children, tribal, small / marginal farmers and the landless.

Vision

A society of love, peace, justice, prosperity and ecological harmony.

Mission

To empower marginalized communities through capacity building programs, Building their networks and by results driven actions to help communities get their legitimate rights and enhance their social economic and ecological status.

Goal

Integrated human development.

THRUST AREAS

CHIKMAGALUR MULTIPURPOSE SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (HASSAN)

Seva Samasthe, B. Kathihalli Arsikere Road, Hassan – 573 201. Phone: 08172-241074 E-mail: sevasam@gmail.com

Chikmagalur Multipurpose Social Service Society (CMSSS) the development arm of the Diocese of Chikmagalur registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960 in July 1978. It is a voluntary and non-profitable organization aimed at carrying out various developmental activities irrespective of Caste and Creed to enable the underprivileged people to avail all possible help to improve their living conditions. Its operational area comprises two civil districts namely Hassan and Chikmagaluru and is one of the leading NGO.

Vision

Restore human dignity of the disadvantaged population towards an inclusive society.

Mission

Empowering the under privileged women, children, youth disabled and Marginalized farmers by organizing, capacity building and collaborative Actions.

THRUST AREAS

BELGAUM DIOCESAN SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (DHARWADA)

SEVALAYA, Da Ra Bendre Road, Sadankeri, Dharwad - 580 008 Phone: 0831-2469688 Email: bdsssd@gmail.com

Belgaum Diocesan Social Service Society (BDSSS) is a registered in 1997, as a secular organisation. It completed its 25 years in serving the Marginalised people of its operational area. It was registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960. It works in five Northern Districts of Karnataka - Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Bagalkot BDSSS is registered under FCRA, 1986 with the Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI. The Most. Rev. Derek core strategies and functional disciplines are participatory and democratic Fernandes processes, transparency, and accountability in all projects, programmes President and finance management.

Vision

Formation of just human society based on justice, peace and love.

Mission

Restoring dignity of the poor and the marginalized through empowerment process

Goal

Integrated human development

THRUST AREAS

BELGAUM DIOCESAN SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (DHARWADA)

SEVALAYA, Da Ra Bendre Road, Sadankeri, Dharwad - 580 008 Phone: 0831-2469688 Email: bdsssd@gmail.com

Belgaum Diocesan Social Service Society (BDSSS) is a registered in 1997, as a secular organisation. It completed its 25 years in serving the Marginalised people of its operational area. It was registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960. It works in five Northern Districts of Karnataka - Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Bagalkot BDSSS is registered under FCRA, 1986 with the Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI. The Most. Rev. Derek core strategies and functional disciplines are participatory and democratic Fernandes processes, transparency, and accountability in all projects, programmes President and finance management.

Vision

Formation of just human society based on justice, peace and love.

Mission

Restoring dignity of the poor and the marginalized through empowerment process

Goal

Integrated human development

THRUST AREAS

BELLARY DIOCESE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (BALLARI)

Cantonment, Bellary – 583 104 Phone: 08392-240517 E-mail : bddsbellary@yahoo.co.in

Bellary Diocese Development Society (BDDS) established in 1985, is the official organization of the Diocese of Bellary for promoting Social development in four civil districts of Ballari, Raichur, Koppal and Vijayanagar. It has taken long strides in the empowerment and integral development of the marginalized and underprivileged people particularly the Dalits, Women and Children.

Vision

To usher in a social order of justice, peace and love.

Mission

To promote human dignity to the marginalized, especially the Dalits, women and children through a process of empowerment and rights-based approach.

Goal

Integrated development through empowerment of the community by Rights-based approach.

THRUST AREAS

KARNATAKA INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (PUTTURU)

P.B.No.23, Bannur Puttur , BANNUR - D.K. 574203. Ph: 08251-234722 Email: tokidskarnataka@gmail.com

Karnataka Integrated Development Society (KIDS) is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1960 with Reg. No. DKM/S-09/06-07; registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and ISO 9001:2008 certified non-government organization. It is a wing of the Malankara Catholic Diocese of Puttur and one of the emerging organizations in South India working for community development catering the needs of poor and deprived. It has its Regional offices at Kadaba, Byndoor and Shivamogga.

Vision

An integrally developed, just, peaceful and egalitarian society.

Mission

Restoration of the dignity of marginalized section of the society by facilitating for the legitimate rights of the people.

Goal

Establishment of sustainable and integrated development community.

THRUST AREAS

Health | Education | Good governance | Gender | Natural resource management

KARNATAKA INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (PUTTURU)

P.B.No.23, Bannur Puttur , BANNUR - D.K. 574203. Ph: 08251-234722 Email: tokidskarnataka@gmail.com

Karnataka Integrated Development Society (KIDS) is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1960 with Reg. No. DKM/S-09/06-07; registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and ISO 9001:2008 certified non-government organization. It is a wing of the Malankara Catholic Diocese of Puttur and one of the emerging organizations in South India working for community development catering the needs of poor and deprived. It has its Regional offices at Kadaba, Byndoor and Shivamogga.

Vision

An integrally developed, just, peaceful and egalitarian society.

Mission

Restoration of the dignity of marginalized section of the society by facilitating for the legitimate rights of the people.

Goal

Establishment of sustainable and integrated development community.

THRUST AREAS

Health | Education | Good governance | Gender | Natural resource management

SEVA SANGAMA DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (KALABURGI)

Kripalaya-Bishop's House Jevargi Road, Kotnoor D Village Nandikoor Post, Gulbarga - 585 102 Phone: 8472-272 702 Email :sevasangama@rediffmail.com

Seva Sangama Development Society (SSDS) an off shoot of ORBIT was created and registered as a society to serve the people in over 800 villages of 8 Taluks in Kalaburgi, Bidar, Yadgir and Vijayapur District under the patronage of the Diocese of Gulbarga.

Vision

A transformed society based on equality, justice and love.

Mission

To facilitate the empowerment of the marginalized and uplift the economically backward people through participatory actions and capacity building with collaborative social actions leading to self-dignity and self-reliance.

Goal

Enhanced dignity, quality of life and participation in local self-governance for socially and economically backward women through integrated development.

THRUST AREAS

KARWAR DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (KARWAR)

Bishop's House, Karwar - 581 302 Uttar Kannada. Phone: 08382-220563/282365 E-mail: kddckwr@sancharnet.in

Karwar Diocesan Development Council (KDDC) is an official organization of the Catholic Diocese of Karwar to carry out the socio-economic development of the people of Uttar Kannada District irrespective of caste, creed or community. It was registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act of 1960 on 2nd February 1978 and under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) to restore human dignity of the poor and the marginalized.

Vision

A society of justice, peace and love living in harmony with nature.

Mission

Restoring dignity of the poor and the marginalized and nature through rights based Approach and promotion of eco-friendly practices.

Goal

To establish a society of accessibility and sustainability.

THRUST AREAS

Health | Environment | Livelihood | Disaster Risk Management

KARWAR DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (KARWAR)

Bishop's House, Karwar - 581 302 Uttar Kannada. Phone: 08382-220563/282365 E-mail: kddckwr@sancharnet.in

Karwar Diocesan Development Council (KDDC) is an official organization of the Catholic Diocese of Karwar to carry out the socio-economic development of the people of Uttar Kannada District irrespective of caste, creed or community. It was registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act of 1960 on 2nd February 1978 and under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) to restore human dignity of the poor and the marginalized.

Vision

A society of justice, peace and love living in harmony with nature.

Mission

Restoring dignity of the poor and the marginalized and nature through rights based Approach and promotion of eco-friendly practices.

Goal

To establish a society of accessibility and sustainability.

THRUST AREAS

Health | Environment | Livelihood | Disaster Risk Management

THE CANARA ORGANIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT & PEACE (MANGALURU)

Kadri Hill, Nanthoor, Bejai P.O. Mangalore 575 004. Phone: 0824-222158 0 E-mail : codpindia@gmail.com

The Canara Organization for Development & Peace (CODP) was registered as the developmental organ of the Diocese of Mangalore on 16th April 1974 with a view to cater to the needs of the poor and marginalized, irrespective of caste, colour and creed. This was done in order to streamline and to co-ordinate all developmental activities and to give the work a scientific approach and a new dimension.

Vision

A society of justice, peace and love where people live with dignity and in communion with self, neighbour, cosmos and God.

Mission

Restoration of human dignity to the poor, the marginalized and deprived through the Process of empowerment and by promoting sustainable environment.

Goal

Establishment of a just & peaceful society.

THRUST AREAS

Education | Employment | Environment | Empowerment | Communal harmony

The Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society (SMSSS)

Chaitanya, Sagar Road Cross Gadikoppa, Vinobanagar P.O. Shimoga – 577 204. Phone: 08182-251480 E-mail: smssssmg@sify.com

The Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society (SMSSS) is the ‘Developmental arm’ of the Diocese of Shimoga, Karnataka, India. It is a secular, voluntary, non-profitable organization registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 on 11 August 1989. SMSSS is reaching out to thousands of economically poor and socially marginalized families irrespective of caste and creed in the three civil districts of Shivamogga, Chitradurga and Davanagere. More than 30,000 beneficiaries have received our service through our various programmes over a period of 34 years.

Vision

A Society based on Justice, Peace and Love.

Mission

Empowering the poor and the marginalized through the process of capacity building and right based actions.

Goal

Marginalized communities will have access and control over knowledge, resources, decision making for their integral and sustainable development.

THRUST AREAS

The Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society (SMSSS)

Chaitanya, Sagar Road Cross Gadikoppa, Vinobanagar P.O. Shimoga – 577 204. Phone: 08182-251480 E-mail: smssssmg@sify.com

The Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society (SMSSS) is the ‘Developmental arm’ of the Diocese of Shimoga, Karnataka, India. It is a secular, voluntary, non-profitable organization registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 on 11 August 1989. SMSSS is reaching out to thousands of economically poor and socially marginalized families irrespective of caste and creed in the three civil districts of Shivamogga, Chitradurga and Davanagere. More than 30,000 beneficiaries have received our service through our various programmes over a period of 34 years.

Vision

A Society based on Justice, Peace and Love.

Mission

Empowering the poor and the marginalized through the process of capacity building and right based actions.

Goal

Marginalized communities will have access and control over knowledge, resources, decision making for their integral and sustainable development.

THRUST AREAS

The Dakshina Kannada Rural Development Society (DKRDS)

Jnana Nilya, P. O. Belthangady – 574 214 Dakshina Kannada. Phone: 08256-234673 E-mail: dkrdsdirector@gmail.com

The Dakshina Kannada Rural Development Society (DKRDS) is the official social work wing of the Diocese of Belthangady established on 21st of January 1983 under the Karnataka Societies registration Act 1960 with the registration No. DKM-S-92-1982-83 to coordinate the rural developmental activities and to reach out to the less privileged sections of the society. It covers the three revenue Districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu.

Vision

A Just society based on love, equality and human dignity.

Mission

Empowerment of the poor and the marginalized by restoring the human dignity.

THRUST AREAS

Health | Poverty Alleviation | Environment Protection | Education | Women Empowerment and Gender Equity

Malnad Social Service Society (MSSS)

St. Joseph’s Church Sagar Road, Shimoga-577 204 Ph:08282-256549/254126 msssbhadravathi@gmail.com

Malnad Social Service Society (MSSS) is the official organization for social concern and development of Syro-Malabar Diocese of Bhadravathi in Karnataka. It is a non-profit, secular and non-political organization established in 1991 and registered under No.219/SOR/SMG/90-91 of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960 and has 12A and 80G exemption under Income Tax Act 1961 and registered with Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Its operational area is Shivamogga and Chikmagaluru Districts.

Vision

A society living in dignity, love, truth, justice and happiness.

Mission

To have life, life in its fullness.

Goal

Integral development of all sections of society especially the poor and the marginalized in partnership with like–minded individuals, Institutions and departments.

THRUST AREAS

Gender Equity | Restoration of Rights | Child friendly Environment | Sustainable livelihood | Community health – Cancer and HIV/AIDS

Malnad Social Service Society (MSSS)

St. Joseph’s Church Sagar Road, Shimoga-577 204 Ph:08282-256549/254126 msssbhadravathi@gmail.com

Malnad Social Service Society (MSSS) is the official organization for social concern and development of Syro-Malabar Diocese of Bhadravathi in Karnataka. It is a non-profit, secular and non-political organization established in 1991 and registered under No.219/SOR/SMG/90-91 of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960 and has 12A and 80G exemption under Income Tax Act 1961 and registered with Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Its operational area is Shivamogga and Chikmagaluru Districts.

Vision

A society living in dignity, love, truth, justice and happiness.

Mission

To have life, life in its fullness.

Goal

Integral development of all sections of society especially the poor and the marginalized in partnership with like–minded individuals, Institutions and departments.

THRUST AREAS

Gender Equity | Restoration of Rights | Child friendly Environment | Sustainable livelihood | Community health – Cancer and HIV/AIDS

JYOTHIR VIKASA SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (MANDYA)

Kalenahalli P.O Mandya-571 402 Ph:08232-291050,223183 Email: jyothirvikasa@gmail.com

Jyothir Vikasa Social Service Society (JVSSS) is the social service wing of the Catholic Diocese of Mandya and has been in existence for the last nine years. It is a Charitable Society registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960. Its operational area covers ten districts of Karnataka. At present its activities are in Mandya and Hassan districts for the poor, marginalized and underprivileged section of the society irrespective of caste, race, gender, language and religion.

Vision

An integrally developed society where peace, justice, harmony, equality and equity flourish and are protected.

Mission

To enhance the human dignity through a process of empowerment of the resource-poor and marginalized, with special focus on women and children, disabled, farmers and indigenous people, by ensuring civil rights and ecological justice.

THRUST AREAS

SAMPADA - UDUPI

Bishop’s House Mother of Sorrows Church Udupi P.O.-Pin-576101 Phone: 0820 2531908(off) Email: udupidiocese@gmail.com

Malnad Social Service Society (MSSS) is the official organization for social concern and development of Syro-Malabar Diocese of Bhadravathi in Karnataka. It is a non-profit, secular and non-political organization established in 1991 and registered under No.219/SOR/SMG/90-91 of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960 and has 12A and 80G exemption under Income Tax Act 1961 and registered with Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Its operational area is Shivamogga and Chikmagaluru Districts.

Vision

A society with justice, peace and ecological harmony.

Mission

Facilitating the most marginalized and vulnerable 10,000 families, to live with human dignity, enjoy rights and entitlements through a process of inclusion, organization, empowerment, networking, advocacy and restoration of ecological order by 2025.

Goal

A community that protects and nurtures the earth, fosters peaceful coexistence, promotes a healthy lifestyle, and ensures that marginalized, unorganized, and suffering individuals in society live a happy and just life.

THRUST AREAS

SAMPADA - UDUPI

Bishop’s House Mother of Sorrows Church Udupi P.O.-Pin-576101 Phone: 0820 2531908(off) Email: udupidiocese@gmail.com

Malnad Social Service Society (MSSS) is the official organization for social concern and development of Syro-Malabar Diocese of Bhadravathi in Karnataka. It is a non-profit, secular and non-political organization established in 1991 and registered under No.219/SOR/SMG/90-91 of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960 and has 12A and 80G exemption under Income Tax Act 1961 and registered with Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Its operational area is Shivamogga and Chikmagaluru Districts.

Vision

A society with justice, peace and ecological harmony.

Mission

Facilitating the most marginalized and vulnerable 10,000 families, to live with human dignity, enjoy rights and entitlements through a process of inclusion, organization, empowerment, networking, advocacy and restoration of ecological order by 2025.

Goal

A community that protects and nurtures the earth, fosters peaceful coexistence, promotes a healthy lifestyle, and ensures that marginalized, unorganized, and suffering individuals in society live a happy and just life.

THRUST AREAS