India

WHERE WE WORK

Alleviating poverty in India

India’s economic landscape is nothing short of a paradoxical narrative. Amongst the towering skyscrapers, sprawling slums persist. While technology has empowered some families to bolster their incomes, it remains frustratingly elusive for those who need it the most. A staggering 24% of those in extreme poverty call India home, constituting the largest concentration of such individuals worldwide.

Facts about India

1.3B total population
66% of the population lives in rural areas
13% of the population lives on less than $1.90 per day
Poverty rates in India vary significantly by region. Some states and rural areas have higher poverty rates than others, contributing to the overall disparities.
Poverty rates in India vary significantly by region. Some states and rural areas have higher poverty rates than others, contributing to the overall disparities.

Our work in India

Empowering Women

Mentoring is designed to educate women on domestic violence awareness, family health, and suicide prevention. Women are also trained as agent bankers to support financial services in rural communities to provide more women with access to banking services.

Health

We build strategic alliances to address water, sanitation, and health issues. We also work to train women in rural communities to be Health Leaders who can disseminate life-saving health and nutrition information as well as basic healthcare services to their communities.

Social Performance Management

Dia Vikas is a leader on collecting information about how products and services affect clients in outreach, range of services, protection, satisfaction, and transformation.

How your support is making a difference.

Learn more about our program in India, including strategy, objectives, and outcomes.

How a small loan can make a big difference...

When Beesamma’s husband passed away, she knew that she would have to work hard to care for her three children and ensure the best possible life for them. With the help of a small loan, she started a chicken snack business. Additional loans have helped her to grow her business. With her hardworking and determined spirit, her children are all in school with a bright future ahead of them.