Holy Cross Social Service Society

Empowers impoverished communities in Andhra Pradesh through holistic development initiatives, focusing on women, children, and marginalized groups

  • FCRA
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh

  • Since

    1995

The Holy Cross Social Service Society (HCSSS) is committed to improving the quality of life for underprivileged Adivasis. Its vision is a society wher Read moree women and girls can make choices, fulfill basic needs, pursue goals, and lead self-sufficient, sustainable lives with respect. HCSSS empowers girls and women through social, behavioural, and economic change, offering community-driven education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihood solutions. Its goals include providing essential services to the poor, promoting comprehensive development for those in challenging circumstances, raising awareness and educating communities about their development, and supporting the progress of marginalized groups. Operating in the mountainous and forested areas of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, HCSSS targets Tribals, Dalits, women, children, landless individuals, small/marginal farmers, and people with disabilities.

Impact

Holy Cross Social Service Society has positively impacted over 5,000 girls through its education programmes, with a remarkable 95% of them continuing their education beyond school. Additionally, more than 2,500 women have seen an increase in their income through the women's livelihood programme, while 3,000 women farmers have embraced and implemented organic farming methods. Moreover, 60% of women and girls supported by the organisation are experiencing improved social and emotional well-being, free from gender discrimination.

Programs

  • Education

    Conducts Out-Of-School Time Education Programme For Girl Children. Girls between the ages of 11 and 14 are the target audience for GLOW Clubs. Every Club provides two hours of after-school programming once a week for 15-20 girls and their trained mentors. The goal is to help the girls develop the ability to integrate their abilities, attitudes, and behaviors to deal with everyday difficulties and tasks in an ethical and productive manner.

  • Women Empowerment

    Conducts workshops and programmes to generate awareness on gender discrimination and their rights.

  • Promotion of Community Institutions

    It establishes and strengthens community groups tailored to local needs in project villages, including Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Federations, Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs), Village Development Committees (VDCs), and Forest Protection Committees, to enable communities to drive village development efforts independently, fostering technology adoption, and enhancing community engagement.

Leadership Team

  • V Suryanarayana

    Joint Secretary

  • Nimmagada Raja

    Executive Member

  • Labala Srividya

    Treasurer

  • Burada Jyothi Kasturi Bai

    Secretary

  • Kelam Ravi

    Vice President

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATH3965M

  • Registration ID

    188

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    AP/2009/0015028

  • 12A

    AAATH3965ME20058

  • FCRA

    10340054

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    N N Colony, Kotturu, Srikakulam, 532455

    Directions

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type


    Society