National Association for Rural Advancement (NARA)

A movement into a dynamic ecosystem — #InclusiveEducation #SustainableLivelihood and #ClimateJustic — An endless effort to #Engage #Enable and #Empower

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"@naraindia_ remains committed to working w/ communities, local elected and govt authorities to facilitate active people's #participation in social accountability initiatives, including #GramSabha across various GPs in #Daspalla block. @AdmnNayagarh @Rameshbeheramla @PRDeptOdisha

[National Association for Rural Advancement (NARA) @naraindia_]

NARA is enabling stronger citizen-to-leader communication and helping bridge this digital divide and strengthen grassroots governance across rural and tribal Odisha.

#NARA #SamvaadSeVikas #DigitalInclusion #PRI #RuralGovernance #YouthLeadership

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NARA has reached 100+ Gram Panchayats across Odisha State in India through the Samvaad Se Vikas Campaign, addressing a critical governance gap in Odisha where 764 Gram Panchayats still lack internet/mobile connectivity and rural tele-density remains only ~62%,

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leaving many Sarpanchs and PRI members unable to effectively use digital platforms for service delivery.

Through on-ground digital support, raising awareness of online governance platforms, leadership engagement and youth-led mobilization,

[National Association for Rural Advancement (NARA) @naraindia_]

From classrooms to digital spaces, from rural roots to leadership roles — girls are redefining change & leading the way toward a more just, equal & sustainable world.

Let’s invest in their dreams, amplify their voices & ensure no girl is left behind.
#NARAFoundationDay #NARAat2

[National Association for Rural Advancement (NARA) @naraindia_]

Empower Her. Shape the Future.

On this #InternationalDayOfGirlChild and National Association for Rural Advancement (NARA)’s 2nd Foundation Day, we reaffirm our commitment to breaking barriers and unlocking opportunities for every girl.

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To bridge this gap, @NARA_Odisha launched NARA SAATHI DESK — a community-led platform that helps citizens understand, claim & monitor their rights. It provides info on social protection, health & livelihood schemes, supports documentation, and builds grievance redressal forums.

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In remote villages of Nayagarh, Odisha, many families still struggle to access basic rights & govt entitlements due to low awareness & poor last-mile support.

[National Association for Rural Advancement (NARA) @naraindia_]

Let's join hands together to make Project #MAHIKA a success and empower women to embrace their menstrual health with pride.

#MHDay2024 #ProjectMAHIKA #MAHIKA4MH #EmpowerHerFlow #PeriodFriendlyWorld #PeriodFriendlyOdisha

@JhpiegoIndia @GlobalFundWomen @WaterAidIndia @amplifyfund

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Menstrual hygiene management in the tribal areas of Odisha, India faces significant challenges due to cultural taboos, lack of awareness, and inadequate access to sanitary products. Shockingly, only 39.5% of tribal girls in Odisha knew about menstruation before menarche.

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through education sessions, awareness workshops, mass rallies, storytelling, social media campaigns, & art workshops across the state of Odisha by 2030.

In the initial phase, tribal teen-club members gathered, pledged to celebrate their period pride in Dalua village, Bhubaneswr.

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Let's come together and join us to make it a success for a #periodfriendlyodisha!

#togetherforaperiodfriendlyworld
#MAHIKA4MH #EmpowerHerFlow

@MHDay28May @WASHUnited @UNICEFIndia @MenstrualRG

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In Odisha, particularly among marginalised dalit communities, period stigma remains a significant issue as menstruation is often seen as impure influenced by cultural beliefs, lack of education and awareness, and inadequate facilities.

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On #MenstrualHygieneDay, @naraindia_ is going to initiate a Campaign 'Project MAHIKA' aims to dispel taboos & promote MH by improving MHM, awareness & education, access to products & cultural change among 50,000 underprivileged adolescent girls and women in rural & Tribal Odisha.

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Raising #awareness about the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in various #GPs across @AdmnNayagarh district. Over 100 #marginal #smallfarmers participate in each event, securing their annual entitlements of ₹6,000 as vital income support, thanks to @AgriGoI @PMOIndia. @krushibibhag