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ASSIST

Category:
  • Civil Society Organization
  • Nongovernmental Organization
Focus:
  • Economic
  • Social
Location:
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Karnataka
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Telangana
Organization Description:

ASSIST is a development organization that partners with rural and underprivileged communities in India to co-design and implement comprehensive community development strategies aimed at breaking poverty cycles. Its programs combine livelihood support, women’s empowerment, skill development, education, health, and sustainable agriculture, with a strong emphasis on participatory planning. ASSIST works with corporate CSR partners, foundations, and government schemes to bring technical expertise, finance, and institutional linkages to communities, while building local leadership and self-help institutions that sustain change beyond the project period.

Role in Indian Shrimp Aquaculture: ASSIST's rural development model can be adapted for coastal communities that are deeply involved in shrimp farming, hatcheries, and processing. The organization can contribute to worker welfare, women's livelihoods in processing plants and peeling sheds, migrant worker support, and alternative livelihoods for coastal households.
Contact: www.assist-india.org/contact
Website: www.assist-india.org/about-us
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