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ASSIST (Building Ideal Communities)
NGOFeed VerifiedThe NGO was founded in 1985 on the premise that development in India can only take place in proportion to the effect of Village India. For more than three decades, ASSIST has transformed thousands of lives by committing itself to the most miserable of the poor in areas where no other NGO has gone before. It helps the most underprivileged members of society, but it does so with a difference.
About Us
ASSIST is a registered non-governmental organization working for the development of poor and marginalized communities in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India. ASSIST was founded in 1985 on the premise that development in India can only take place in proportion to the development of Village-India. For more than three decades, ASSIST has transformed thousands of lives by committing itself to the poorest of the poor, in areas where no other NGO has gone before. ASSIST helps the most underprivileged members of society, but it does so with a difference. The organization’s proven and sustainable approach focuses on the comprehensive development of its target communities. A unique feature of this approach is the development of innovative and adaptable strategies based on continuous communication at the community level. ASSIST helps communities to find answers for themselves by giving all its members an active and participatory role right from the beginning. ASSIST does not work for the people, but with the people in order to achieve the overall objective: making a community a viable unit for its own development. ASSIST is a secular NGO founded in 1985 by J. Ranga Rao (Operational Director) and K.S.R. Murthy (Executive Director). They were inspired by the ideology of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. He once said that “there is no freedom for India unless its villages are free” and that “independence must begin at the bottom”. ASSIST’s work strongly reflects this ideology. ASSIST is convinced that development in India can only take place when its most underprivileged members are able to fight with strength, courage and confidence for their own political, economic and social needs. It believes that rural communities, when given a chance, can find solutions for their problems and bring positive change to their own lives, and to those of the future generations.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To build model communities where equality, opportunity, and dignity are accessible to all. To inspire a socially responsible society driven by development, compassion, and collective growth.
Our Mission
To empower communities through education, health, skill development, and social awareness. To create sustainable, inclusive, and self-reliant neighborhoods that uplift every individual.
Focus Areas
Our Programs
Community Education and Child Development
Provides educational support, life skills, mentoring, and remedial learning to underprivileged children, aiming to improve attendance, academic performance, retention, and holistic development in marginalized communities.
Women Empowerment and Livelihood Development
Empowers women through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, financial literacy, and self help groups to promote economic independence, leadership, confidence, and active participation in family and community decision-making.
Health, Nutrition, and Hygiene Awareness
Promotes awareness on preventive healthcare, nutrition, hygiene, maternal-child care, and healthy practices through community outreach, workshops, and camps to improve overall wellbeing in underserved populations.
Impact / Milestones
Key Milestones & Achievements
- ASSIST has made significant strides in empowering marginalized communities through long-term development programs in education, health, housing, and livelihood. Over the years, the organization has transformed multiple underdeveloped villages into self-reliant, model communities. Through capacity-building initiatives and strong community participation, ASSIST continues to uplift vulnerable families and create sustainable change. Its holistic approach has become a benchmark for ideal community development in India.
Honors & Recognitions
- Best NGO for Community Development Award for its impactful village transformation model.
- National CSR Partnership Recognition for collaborating with corporate partners in education and rural development.
- State-level Appreciation Award for improving housing, sanitation, and health facilities in backward regions.
- UNDP Acknowledgment for promoting sustainable livelihood practices in rural communities.
- Education Excellence Recognition for establishing quality learning centers for underprivileged children.
- Women Empowerment Award for creating successful self-help groups and economic opportunities for rural women.
Registration & Verification
Our Team
Fr. Santiago
Vice President
Rtn. Ravi Vadlamani
President
Fr. N. Bala Showraiah
Executive Secretary
Hemanth Kumar
Joint Secretary
M. Venkateswarlu
Treasurer
Location
35-491, G.T. Road,Chilakaluripet , Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh, 522616
Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh, 522616
India
Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
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