Our Vision
To create an inclusive society in which tribal communities enjoy equitable access to education, healthcare, livelihoods and opportunities while preserving their identity, traditions and natural heritage.
Vision, Mission & Tribal Development
Building confident, healthy and self-reliant tribal communities while respecting their culture, knowledge, identity and relationship with nature.
Our Guiding Purpose
Development with dignity, participation and cultural respect
Eklavya Foundation Trust envisions development that grows from within the community. Our approach places tribal families, village institutions, young people and women at the centre of planning and implementation.
We seek to combine education, preventive healthcare, livelihoods, digital inclusion, environmental responsibility and preservation of tribal heritage into a long-term, locally relevant model of progress.
Our Mission
To work with tribal communities through participatory programmes that strengthen learning, wellness, skills, leadership, income security and community institutions, with special attention to children, youth and women.
Tribal Development Framework
Our priority areas
Education & Learning
School readiness, scholarships, mentoring, digital literacy, career guidance, libraries and access to higher education.
Health & Wellbeing
Preventive health awareness, screening camps, maternal and child health, nutrition, naturopathy and traditional wellness support.
Livelihoods & Skills
Vocational training, entrepreneurship, agriculture-linked livelihoods, local crafts, financial literacy and market linkages.
Women & Youth Leadership
Community leadership, self-help groups, youth clubs, confidence building, safety awareness and civic participation.
Culture & Heritage
Documentation and celebration of tribal art, oral traditions, language, festivals, music, architecture and indigenous knowledge.
Nature & Sustainability
Water conservation, tree plantation, biodiversity awareness, climate resilience and responsible use of local resources.
How We Work
Community-led and measurable
- Listen: understand village needs through consultation and field assessment.
- Co-design: develop programmes with community representatives and subject experts.
- Implement: work through local partners, volunteers and accountable systems.
- Measure: review participation, outcomes, feedback and long-term sustainability.