MEDVAN (Medak District Voluntary Agencies Network) is a consortium of 23 likeminded NGOs that are working for the development of local communities under an integrated approach in united Medak district comprising Sangareddy, Medak and Siddipet districts. We aim to provide a common platform and a district level forum for voluntary organisations working in these districts. Our member NGOs are all headed by development professionals with 10 – 30 years of rich experience in addressing a wide range of social issues.

We envision a democratic, equalitarian society in which people coexist in mutual harmony cutting across lines of gender, caste, creed, colour and religion and enjoy equal access to rights and development.

VISION

MISSION

We strive to empower the downtrodden and the underprivileged by mobilising them, building their capacities and providing them with the resources, opportunities and skills necessary on par with the mainstream.

CORE VALUES

We are strongly committed to the cause of human and social development and subscribe to the values of empowerment, integrity, trust, transparency, dignity, equity, teamwork, social participation, non–violence, and humanity. We believe in the concept of Vasudaika Kutumbakam. Mankind is an extended family and every individual depends on others for her/his existence, growth & development.

OBJECTIVES

Provide a forum for voluntary organisations in United Medak district.

Act as a spokesman of voluntary organisations in Medak district.

Promote mutual support among voluntary agencies in undertaking and implementing rural development programmes.

Provide and foster the environment necessary for voluntary organisations in the area to interact, share and strengthen collective action among the members.

Facilitate the growth and efficacy of voluntary organisations contributing to the development of the area.

Liaise with the government, banks and other institutions on behalf of voluntary organisations

Promote programmes on social consciousness, social equality, eradication of social evils, promotion of literacy, agriculture, ecology and environment related activities, appropriate technology, housing, drinking water, etc.

Facilitate, initiate and strengthen collective action on common developmental issues in the area.

Facilitate experience share between and strengthen collective action among members

Conduct training programmes Workshops to improve the functioning of voluntary agencies

Conduct training, orientation and refresher programmes for individuals and institutions engaged in rural development work.

Conduct and organise research programmes and surveys and publish research findings, educative materials, bulletins, periodicals and other materials.

Build a database on local issues necessary for an understanding of the area as well as for formulating realistic, effective developmental interventions, monitoring and support.

Interact with other networks of the State, country and abroad for mutual cooperation and support.

Establish, maintain and manage institutions that undertake any of the programmes mentioned above.

Work for the welfare, development and empowerment of women and children focusing on child labour, prevention of child marriage, addressing Child Trafficking and Child Abuse, etc.

Implement activities focusing on Health, Education, Ecological development, Climate Change, Water & Sanitation, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Development, Socioeconomic Development, Capacity Building and Advocacy supported by the State and Central governments, International and National funding agencies and the corporate sector under Corporate Social Responsibility, philanthropists, etc.

Support community based organisations, civil society organisations and non-governmental organisations financially and by building capacities.

Undertake all such activities and programmes as are necessary to attain the objectives of MEDVAN.

OUR PARTNERS & FUNDERS

We are fortunate enough to associate with organisations that are leaders in their respective fields. The partnerships that we have forged with these exemplary organisations have helped us make strides in our campaign to secure rights for women and children. We go by the philosophy: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." It is only through working alongside each other that we can have a deep and long lasting impact on the people and communities that we are so passionate to serve.