Working towards a Just, Equal, and Inclusive India
Action Village India (AVI) supports Indian partner organisations who work alongside villagers in some of the most remote parts of rural India so they can improve their lives, livelihoods and resilience.
AVI works towards an India which is just, fair and inclusive, where all people regardless of gender, ethnicity, caste or belief can benefit from the Country’s economic development and lift themselves out of poverty.
Fisher Women-Led Change in Coastal Odisha
This Christmas, your donation can go twice as far.
We are taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, which means every £1 donated between 12pm on 2 December and 12pm on 9 December will be doubled to support women in coastal Odisha.
Working with our partner RCDC, we are supporting over 1,600 women across 55 fishing villages as they adapt to the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels, unpredictable monsoons and declining fish stocks.
Through self-help groups, training and small business support, women are gaining access to fair credit, developing new livelihoods and growing in confidence as leaders in their communities.
“For the first time, I earn a steady income with my own hands. I feel proud, independent and hopeful.”
– Malli Behera
Our goal is £20,000, with £10,000 to be raised during Big Give Week, when all donations will be matched pound for pound.
Every £20 becomes £40. Every £50 becomes £100.
Together, we can help women in Odisha build resilience, protect their environment and lead change from within.
Support Us
AVI is building a community of women and men passionate about supporting people living in rural India to claim their rights and improve their standards of living. Solidarity in action!
We keep our overheads in the UK as low as possible through our very small and dedicated team as well as our shared office space. This enables us to send as much of your support as possible directly to India so that it reaches those who really need it. All our projects are delivered by trusted partners.
You can support us through a one-off donation or by a regular monthly, quarterly or annual donation. You can choose which project you want your support to reach or simply leave it to us to allocate your contribution to where it is needed most.
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Fundraising Manager (Part time 0.4 FTE)
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Projects that Make a Difference
Action Village has worked in India since 1988 to support partner organisations delivering projects which work for change at the grassroots in rural Indian communities. These projects secure the rights and livelihoods of India’s rural poor focussing on eight main areas of impact.
Our Projects
Lasting Partnerships
The Indian partner organisations we work with in very different States in India are all experts in their fields and in developing projects to best serve their local populations. These partnerships are at the heart of Action Village India’s work and many of these relationships have spanned decades.
Our Partners