How We Do

Based on an analysis of the situation in the working  area and IDYWC's own experience over the last 3 decades it articulates its strategies to work, the salient features of the strategy  are  :

Develop village level people's institutions popularly known as Village Development Committee

(VDC)at the village level in the process of community empowerment, with special focus on equal and adequate representation of vulnerable/disadvantaged sections such as women.

 Work consciously to develop the capabilities of these

‘Village Development Committee’         in analyzing their present situation and find feasible and viable alternatives, leading to their participation in the socio-economic processes which govern their lives.    Enable them to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate development program and effectively liaise with an external system, governmental and non – governmental.

Recognize the need to concentrate on the empowerment of women

given her vital role in the family and community, sensitize the community on the issues confronting women and the need to address these issues.

 Plan for sustainable livelihood systems

both on-farm and off-farm, using local resources optimally and availing appropriate technology for significant improvements in the resource base of the community,  addressing issues of equity,  access, control, and productivity.

 Enable the communities to function as an active Managers

to activate village and Panchayat level delivery systems, especially in case of education and health, addressing issues of access and quality of services, through a process of demand generation and awareness development on one hand and collaborative efforts on the other to develop human capital.

Develop linkages with other important players in development in the region

to enable the villages to have access to information, technology, finance, markets etc. in the process of sustainable development.

IDYWC

Based on the above strategies the work of IDYWC is broadly categorized in the following sectors. 

Promoting Safe Migration

IDYWC strives to promote safe migration. According to the organization's study, in source districts like Chhindwara and Seoni, 75 to 85 percent of the villagers move to other districts in search of work.

Soil and Water Conservation

IDYWC collaborates with the community to develop action plans for managing and recovering the level of groundwater and irrigation systems due to water shortages and the necessity of safe potable water for irrigation.

Livelihood Development

IDYWC has prioritized the development of the community's most vulnerable members ever since it was founded to establish sustainable livelihoods.

Health and Nutrition

IDYWC is using a twofold strategy to guarantee everyone has access to healthcare, resulting in Sound Health for All. 

Governance

IDYWC creates organic links between the community and its economy; develops strong grassroots-level leadership; and addressing felt needs of a community within the complex development process.

Elementary Education

Education for all and prevent child labour, the emphasis has been given to elementary education for all children in the working villages.

Empowering Women

Women empowerment is an integral part of IDYWC’S work. Empowerment of women in all spheres and in particular the political sphere is crucial for their advancement and for the foundation of gender equal society.