Developing People's Organization: An Experience
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1981
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Peoples' Institute for Participatory Action Research (PIPAR)
Abstract
This document outlines the activities and achievements of the Peoples' Institute for Participatory/Action Research (PIPAR) in rural Odisha, India, focusing on community empowerment through participatory action. The organization has engaged in diverse activities, including the formation of youth groups (Yuvak Sanghas) and women's organizations (Mahila Mandals), literacy programs, prohibition campaigns, and cultural functions. It emphasizes the importance of local participation and leadership in fostering self-reliance and social change within rural communities.
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The report highlights various community-based activities carried out by PIPAR in rural Odisha, particularly in the village of Fahifagadi, Dhenkanal, in collaboration with local youth and women's groups. These initiatives aim to promote rural development, encourage self-reliance, and address social issues like prohibition, poverty, and domestic violence. Key activities include organizing literacy programs, cultural performances, and establishing kitchen gardens. PIPAR’s approach emphasizes the involvement of the local community in decision-making and action, fostering long-term sustainability and empowerment. Through its work, PIPAR has helped establish nine Yuvak Sanghas and several Mahila Mandals, contributing to community cohesion and collective action.
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Participatory Action Research, Rural Development, Youth Organizations, Mahila Mandals, Social Welfare, Prohibition, Village Empowerment, Literacy Programmes, Cultural Activities, Social Change
Citation
Peoples' Institute for Participatory Action Research (PIPAR). (1981). Developing People's Organization: An Experience. PIPAR.