Sankalpa is a group of motivated individuals and concerned citizens who want to make a difference in India through supporting developmental work. The developmental work is supported by funds generated through various fundraising activities in the USA. 

Our main objective is to undertake sustainable, micro-developmental, and grassroots-level projects in areas like education, health, sanitation, agriculture and energy. Sankalpa coordinates and supports its developmental projects through independent and dedicated social-workers/small scale non-profit groups. Unlike big Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), independent social workers and small non-profit groups working at a local level are faced with frequent paucity of resources for their grassroots-level work. However, the local knowledge, experience, and community links within such groups mean that large developmental benefits can often be seen from relatively small investments. Hence, Sankalpa deems supporting these ‘actors’ of grassroots development important. Besides funding developmental activities, Sankalpa also proactively collaborates on developing projects with partner social workers/small NGOs at local level. Moreover, philosophically Sankalpa is a self-sustaining concept that will perpetuate as more individuals commit themselves to making a difference in India. 

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Sankalpa Documentary Film Series: Starting Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

Venue: Room No. 35, Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Ave (6 PM – 8 PM)

Mark your calenders for the upcoming documentary film series, organized by Sankalpa! Go to the following facebook event page for more information and RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/220797844680530/

1. Rx for Survival- Delivering the Goods (Tuesday, January 31)

This documentary chronicles the challenges faced by grassroots level workers while delivering basic healthcare to some of the poorest people across the world.

2. Time for school-3 (February 7th)
Time for School-3 is the journey through the lives of seven extraordinary children in seven different countries who are struggling to get their basic education.

RSVP at: www.facebook.com/events/220797844680530/

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3. Village republic (February 21st)
The village republic depicts that environmental management, in rural India, is a matter of giving power to the people to manage their natural resources.
4. Water business is a good business (February 28th)
This film explores the politics and economics of urban water supplies.

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