Who We Are

VIEWS is a growing grassroots organisation working in Odisha for the empowerment of marginalised communities, especially children, adolescents, youths, women and person with disability through various high-impact projects since 2008. Its customised interventions in Sustainable Livelihood, Quality Education and Climate Resilience enable communities to improve their quality of life and take lead as changemakers. It has been working alongside different national and international agencies to integrate traditional knowledge and expertise with modern-day development practices for capacity building of targeted groups and delivering outcomes. VIEWS has received a Special Consultative Status by the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2019.

Vision:
To build a just, climate-resilient, and equitable society where every individual lives with dignity and opportunity.

Mission:
To empower marginalized communities through inclusive education, climate-resilient livelihoods, and community-led solutions that enable dignified and sustainable development.

Core Values:

Strategic Plan 2025 – 2030

Sustainable Livelihoods

We strengthen income security through climate-smart agriculture, rural entrepreneurship, green skills, and market linkages—addressing SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Inclusive Education

We enhance learning outcomes for children and youth in underserved communities, with a focus on girls and children with disabilities—advancing SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).

Climate Action and Resilience

We work with coastal and climate-vulnerable communities to adopt adaptive, nature-based solutions and strengthen disaster preparedness—supporting SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

Institutional Development

Strengthen the organization’s governance systems, policies, and internal culture to ensure transparency, accountability, and impact-driven programming by 2030.

Knowledge and Training Hub

Establish a Resource and Training Centre by 2030 to build capacities of stakeholders, promote innovation, and serve as a platform for knowledge exchange.