GVK Society
Grameena Vikas Kendram
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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GVK Society is a non-governmental organisation based in Visakhapatnam, India working on community development, environment & climate, water & sanitation.
GVK Society, also known as Grameena Vikas Kendram, is a non-profit organisation based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It promotes market-driven models for sustainable community development, working with small and marginal farmers and rural households. Its work covers regenerative and circular agricultural value chains, a shift from chemical-intensive cotton and farming to ecologically sound practices, farmer producer organisations, carbon and eco-credit schemes, water management, and drinking water provision for indigenous communities. The organisation is active in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana.
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Waste to Worth
Environment & Climate · India
A circular business initiative that converts paddy straw and biomass into upcycled products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from biomass burning, targeting farmers and families in Andhra Pradesh and South India.
Regen RND Project
Environment & Climate · India
Adapts Participatory Guarantee Systems for eco credits and creates a guide for participatory verification to improve smallholder farmers' access to eco-friendly incentives.
Safe Drinking Water
Water & Sanitation · India
Provides clean drinking water to 20 indigenous communities by installing water filters and promoting hygiene to prevent waterborne diseases.
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Hugo Boss Foundation, Wheels Global Foundation, Commonland Foundation, FII Institute
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