Karra Society for Rural Action (KSRA) was established in the year 1985 with the noble aim of uplifting socially marginalized communities in both rural and urban areas, with a particular focus on tribal communities in Karra Block of Khunti District and across Jharkhand State. Over the years, KSRA has evolved to address a wide range of socio-economic, environmental, and health-related issues through community-driven approaches, striving to build self-sustaining and self-reliant communities.
Our Vision: To create thriving, self-reliant communities where every individual, regardless of background, has equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a dignified life.
Our Mission: To empower vulnerable and marginalized communities, especially tribals, through grassroots initiatives focused on sustainable development, gender equality, education, health, and environmental conservation.
Key Programmatic Areas:
1. Economic Empowerment: o Promoting sustainable livelihoods through skill development in local crafts (bamboo crafts, leaf plates, cane works, etc.).
o Supporting smallholder farmers with training in climate-resilient farming practices and value-added agriculture.
o Facilitating market linkages for local artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs.
2. Building Community Groups:
o Facilitating the formation of Mahila Samuhs (women’s groups) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to foster collective action.
o Strengthening Gram Sabhas to promote participatory governance and local decision-making.
3. Migrant Laborer Development:
o Creating awareness and facilitating access to government schemes and social security benefits.
o Providing financial literacy and skill-building workshops to enhance job opportunities.
4. Awareness Generation:
o Conducting community-based workshops on social issues like gender equality, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and hygiene management.
o Using traditional and digital media to raise awareness about rights, entitlements, and government schemes.
5. Partnership with Government & Institutions:
o Collaborating with government departments to implement welfare programs and ensure service delivery.
o Partnering with national and international organizations for research, capacity building, and policy advocacy.
6. Empowerment Programs:
o Conducting life skills training, leadership workshops, and financial literacy programs for adolescents and women.
o Promoting sports for development through initiatives like the female football program, integrating health, SRH, and gender training.
7. Climate Action & Environmental Sustainability:
o Conducting need assessments focused on soil conservation, water stream revival, and biodiversity protection.
o Implementing community-led forest conservation efforts, including afforestation and sustainable non-timber forest produce (NTFP) management.
8. Health & Nutrition:
o Addressing the impact of climate change on women’s health, particularly in Jharkhand’s rural and urban slum areas.
o Facilitating nutrition awareness, maternal and child health services, and linking communities to healthcare providers.