Gramin Vikas Sansthan Implementing UP Youth Program

About Gramin Vikas Sansthan

Gramin Vikas Sansthan (GVS) is a grassroots organization committed to empowering marginalized communities in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Ghazipur and Mau districts. The organization focuses on adolescent and women's empowerment, education for out-of-school girls, skill development, climate change awareness, water resource management, and the promotion of renewable energy. GVS envisions a just and inclusive society where every individual, especially the youth and women, can access education, livelihood opportunities, and live with dignity.

Organizational Strengthening

Alongside community interventions, GVS places a strong emphasis on organizational strengthening of grassroots NGOs and community-led organizations (CLOs). Through capacity-building workshops and handholding support, GVS helps partner organizations improve their financial systems, governance structures, and institutional capacities. This focus ensures transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability, enabling these organizations to play a stronger role in community development.

UP Youth Program – "Samvidhan se Samavesh"

The UP Youth Program provides a unique opportunity to integrate GVS's vision with a broader youth-led movement. The program aims to create an enabling ecosystem of 30 CLOs/NGOs across Uttar Pradesh, train 120 youth facilitators, and directly engage 6,000 young people as "Samvidhan Saathis." These youth will be equipped with leadership skills, constitutional values, and civic responsibility to drive positive social change in their communities. A state-level Youth Equity Forum will also be established, providing a collective platform for youth participation and advocacy.

Program Components

Expected Outcomes