Samuha
Empowers vulnerable communities in Karnataka through diverse development initiatives, promoting group processes and sustainable solutions for a better quality of life
- Gold Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
Koppal, Karnataka
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Since
1987
SAMUHA is a non-governmental development organization that primarily works in Karnataka. SAMUHA was founded in 1986. SAMUHA’s Goal is to improve the Q Read moreuality of Life of Vulnerable People within defined periods of time. SAMUHA believes that development is best sustained when undertake through group processes, and this is reflected in its name which is derived from the Sanskrit and translates as an Organised Group or Society. SAMUHA Works in Raichur and Koppal Districts of Kalyana Karnataka Region. In its 34 years, SAMUHA has incubated seven organisations to-date: Mahiti, Samraksha, Suvidya, Jana Sahayog, iSquareD, Samarthya and aKasmika. These independent organisations focus on Free and Open Source Software, HIV/AIDS, Experiential mathematics, People Living in Slums, Social enterprises, Disabilities and a GIS/MIS Data Backbone.
Cause Area
Sector
Sub Sector
Vision & Mission
Vision: To Improve The Quality Of Life Of Vulnerable People In Defined Time Periods.
Mission: To explore, support and undertake interventions that
strengthen vulnerable individuals and communities in their daily lives
are non-discriminatory
do not employ child labour nor forced labour
reduce climate vulnerability, and
are committed to zero use of synthetic pesticides, ensure the sustainability of soil and water resources
Donor History
1. Deaf Child Worldwide
2. Carers Worldwide
3. Samuha Overseas Development Association
4.National Trust
5. Kalyana Karnataka Human Resources Agriculture and Cultural Society
Programs
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Community Based Rehabilitation Of People With Disability
Samuha provides services to people with disabilities and to people with spinal cord injuries. Its services include therapeutic and social rehabilitation, aids and appliances, A core activity is early intervention for children in the 0-10 age group.
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Facilitation Of Women‘S Self-Help Groups For Gaining Access To Credit And To Leverage This For Development
JanaraHana, the micro credit program of SAMUHA, works through 3 Souhardha Women's Cooperative Societies which work as apex bodies for their respective members formed in to self help groups and joint liability groups. SAMUHA works as a Business Correspondent for KGB (Karnataka Gramin Bank) for Raichuru and Koppal Districts for promotion and credit linkage of SHGs and JLGs. This operation is presently administered through 12 branch offices in Raichur and Koppal districts.
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Community Based Rehabilitation of People With Disability
Samuha provides services to people with disabilities and to people with spinal cord injuries. Its services include therapeutic and social rehabilitation, aids and appliances, A core activity is early intervention for children in the 0-10 age group.
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Facilitation of Women‘S Self-Help Groups for Gaining Access to Credit and to Leverage This for Development
JanaraHana, the micro credit program of SAMUHA, works through 3 Souhardha Women's Cooperative Societies which work as apex bodies for their respective members formed in to self help groups and joint liability groups. SAMUHA works as a Business Correspondent for KGB (Karnataka Gramin Bank) for Raichuru and Koppal Districts for promotion and credit linkage of SHGs and JLGs. This operation is presently administered through 12 branch offices in Raichur and Koppal districts.
Impact Metrics
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Children/People With Disabilities Supported Through Range of Rehabilitation Services
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 1352
- 2020-21 892
- 2021-22 1518
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People With Disabilities Supported for Aids and Appliances
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 726
- 2020-21 1059
- 2021-22 443
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Disabled Children Provided With the Early Intervention Services
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 1122
- 2020-21 1657
- 2021-22 297
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Number of Women Supported for Managing Savings and Credit Activities
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 36756
- 2020-21 24788
- 2021-22 18970
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Amount of Cheaper Credit Facility Provided for Women Group Members
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 655000000
- 2020-21 504500000
- 2021-22 413100000
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Outreach of Interior Rural Communities for Door Step Banking Services
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 394
- 2020-21 374
- 2021-22 344
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Children/People With Disabilities Supported Through Range of Rehabilitation Services
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 1352
- 2020-21 892
- 2021-22 1518
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People With Disabilities Supported for Aids and Appliances
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 726
- 2020-21 1059
- 2021-22 443
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Disabled Children Provided With the Early Intervention Services
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 1122
- 2020-21 1657
- 2021-22 297
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Number of Women Supported for Managing Savings and Credit Activities
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 36756
- 2020-21 24788
- 2021-22 18970
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Amount of Cheaper Credit Facility Provided for Women Group Members
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 655000000
- 2020-21 504500000
- 2021-22 413100000
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Outreach of Interior Rural Communities for Door Step Banking Services
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 394
- 2020-21 374
- 2021-22 344
Theory of Change
SAMUHA believes that development is best sustained when undertaken through group processes, and this is reflected in its name which is derived from the Sanskrit and translates as an Organised Group or Society.
Milestones & Track Record
SAMUHA has developed competencies in Community organisation, Disabilities, Sustainable Agriculture, NPM (non-pesticide management) agriculture, Water for Agriculture, Micro Credit and Improved Cookstoves.
In its 36 years, SAMUHA has promoted 4 Community Based Organisations – 3 women's souhardha cooperative societies and 1 mutual benefit trust. The last – JSMBT (Janara Samuha Mutual Benefit Trust) has implemented the first CDM (clean development mechanism of the UNFCCC) Cookstove project in India with 18,051 households.
In its 36 years, SAMUHA has incubated six organisations to-date: Mahiti, Samraksha, Suvidya, Jana Sahayog, iSquareD and Samarthya. These independent organisations focus on Free and Open Source Software, HIV/AIDS, Experiential mathematics, People Living in Slums, Social enterprises and Disabilities.
Leadership Team
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Narayanaswamy M
Director
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Shivalingappa Ghanti
Director, Operations
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M B Kukanoor
Assistant Director
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Amaregouda
Assistant Director
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Krishna Rao
Krishnarao
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
51-100
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Strength of Governing Body
7
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Diversity Metrics
26% women
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
Yes
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Organisation Structure
Yes
Awards & Recognitions
Karnataka State Award - Year 2014 in the field of People with disabilities Rehabilitation Service Directorate of Welfare of Disabled & Empowerment and Senior Citizen, Government of Karnataka
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATS5327C
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Registration ID
107/86-87
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12A
AAATS5327CE20162
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80G
AAATS5327CF20210
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00024765
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society
Financial Details
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2019-20
IncomeRs.41,677,301ExpensesRs.44,567,587Admin ExpensesRs.891,351Program ExpensesRs.43,676,236Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2020-21
IncomeRs.49,764,908ExpensesRs.44,190,685Admin ExpensesRs.441,906Program ExpensesRs.43,748,779Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2021-22
IncomeRs.37,424,243ExpensesRs.40,144,828Admin ExpensesRs.401,448Program ExpensesRs.39,743,380Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022-23
IncomeRs.38,719,906ExpensesRs.50,068,225Admin ExpensesRs.49,592,577Program ExpensesRs.475,648Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
Government Partnerships
National Trust, Government of India.