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About Us
About HDF cDAR
HDF-cDAR is a not-for-profit organization, striving to excel as think and action tank with human spirit. It owes its origin to an undying urge to ameliorate political, economic and social poverty.
HDF-cDAR has persevered to bring together academicians, development thinkers and practitioners in-order to forge participatory development. Through initiatives such as promotion of critical mass, encouragement of shared leadership and fostering responsive governance system, HDF cDAR has successfully steered people’s growing aspiration to own governance. HDF cDAR has undertaken programmatic interventions with overarching focus on education, health, livelihood and governance. Its activities are supplemented by research, evidence based advocacy and action programmes to set up model institutions and demonstration projects involving traditional and emerging knowledge and technologies.
Committed to Inclusive Development
At HDF-CDAR, we believe development must begin with the people. Our work supports communities in Odisha and beyond through education, capacity building, and livelihood initiatives — empowering individuals to shape their future with dignity and resilience.
EMPOWERING CHANGE
Our mission is to create sustainable impact by empowering communities.
Mission
To strengthen people centric development paradigms by reaching the unreached.
Vision
Inclusive societies within the democratic ecosystem, achieved through.
Quality Policy
HDF-cDAR, by virtue of its incorporation as Trust, is under obligation.
THE APPROACH
HDF-cDAR believes development to be an inherently inclusive process. Human development and quality of human life are intrinsic and important. Its relevance, though shaped by the contours of contemporary development, is complete, only when people of all segments participate.
Strategy
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Promoting critical mass and building Think Tanks at different levels and sectors.
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Creating scalable models in development
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Supporting communities to set goals, plan and implement programmes/schemes
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Supporting Government to respond to the community plans and fix quality standards and norms
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Motivating communities to make best use of the services
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Facilitating joint Community-Government initiatives
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Influencing the policies to be more effective and people's centric
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Promoting integrated programme management by the community
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Fostering partnerships and networks to fasten development process
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Evidence-based advocacy through research and studies
What say us
What They’re Talking About?
Trust score 4.5
Partnering with HDF for the ‘Natural Farming and Millet Cultivation’ CSR project has been a rewarding experience. Their grassroots approach, commitment to sustainable agriculture, and ability to mobilize communities have delivered real impact on the ground. We value their dedication and look forward to continued collaboration.
HDF’s initiatives in poultry and goat farming have empowered rural families with sustainable livelihood options. Their hands-on training, community engagement, and continuous support have enhanced income generation at the grassroots level. A commendable effort in strengthening rural economies