government schools with improved WASH facilities
Keeping girls’ education in the conversation
A glimpse of the Poori Padhai, Desh Ki Bhalai campaign poster launch at Rayachoty.
Read story ↗COMMUNITY-LED CHANGE IN ANDHRA PRADESH
Opportunity.
Dignity.
A stronger tomorrow.
Every child deserves opportunity. Every woman deserves independence. Every community deserves a voice.
Together, we’re making it possible in rural communities and urban slums across Andhra Pradesh.
Discover our work.See our reach.
ON THE GROUND
Learning opens new possibilities.
01 / 03
OUR REACH, TOGETHER
Small steps.
Wider possibilities.
227villages reached
45,000children covered
29,000households covered
10mandals covered
Cumulative reach reported in PORD’s organisational information; reporting period not specified.
OPENING DOORS
↗02Learning for every child
BUILDING INDEPENDENCE
↗03Opportunity for women
GROWING TOGETHER
↗Stronger communities
WITH COMMUNITIES. FOR COMMUNITIES.
WHO WE ARE
Big change starts
with local voices.
Peoples Organisation for Rural Development (PORD) works alongside rural communities and urban slums to advance children’s rights, women’s empowerment and social justice.
Our vision is a world where every child can survive, learn, grow and participate—and where all people live with dignity and security.
How we work ↗OUR WORK, OUR SHARED FUTURE
Different needs.
One shared purpose.
Working alongside people, opening pathways to dignity and opportunity.
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01 / EDUCATION & LEARNINGEvery child deserves
Every child deserves
a chance to learn.
School engagement, life skills and practical learning support.
↗02 / CHILD RIGHTSSafe. Heard.
Safe. Heard.
Included.
Children’s voices at the centre of community action.
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03 / WOMEN & LIVELIHOODSIndependence
Independence
takes root.
Supporting women’s rights, well-being and opportunity.
Explore livelihoods ↗
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY SINCE 1992
Everyday needs.
Shared possibilities.
Safe water, protected childhoods and confident young voices are connected.
Explore reported achievements ↗villages reported as child marriage-free
girls reached through the core groups
Source: PORD’s supplied organisation profile. Figures describe reported achievements; the profile does not specify a common reporting period. Different activities may reach the same people and should not be added together.
THE PORD APPROACH
People lead.
Possibility follows.
Communities are participants in change. We work with local collectives, schools and Anganwadi centres to turn shared priorities into action.
01
Create space for young voices
164 child collectives and 164 adolescent collectives bring children together for participation and life skills.
02
Strengthen everyday learning
PORD reports work with 105 schools and early childhood training for 98 Anganwadi workers.
03
Make villages child friendly
PORD reports 38 child-friendly villages, with community participation at the centre.
YOUR PLACE IN THE STORY
Good intentions.
Meaningful action.
There are many ways to walk alongside a community. Find yours.
Give possibility
Support learning, livelihoods and community priorities through a contribution.
Make a donation ↗Share your skills
Bring your time and experience to a conversation with the PORD team.
Explore volunteering ↗Build a partnership
Connect your organisation’s strengths with practical needs at the grassroots.
Partner with PORD ↗From the field
All stories ↗Stories of possibility.
Education
Community
Taking road safety to the streets
Community participation at a road safety practices rally in Madanapalle.
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Partnerships
A shared commitment, across borders
Moments from the 2025 gala events in the United States, recorded in PORD’s photo collection.
Read story ↗OUR PROGRAMME PARTNERS
Shared purpose. Stronger together.
With the support of organisations that believe in community-led change.
LIFE AT THE GRASSROOTS
Our work, in real moments.
OPENNESS & ACCOUNTABILITY
Good work.
Open accountability.
Looking for a financial statement, audit report or organisational policy? Tell us what you need and connect with the PORD team.
Documents are shared by the team after reviewing your request.
THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU IN THIS WORK
A better tomorrow
starts with all of us.
Support a child’s learning. Help a woman build a livelihood.
Bring your time, skills or partnership to a rural community or urban slum.