Working with rural communities for the empowerment of the poor
About Us
GRAVIS strives to raise the standard of living of communities by offering local solutions that blend traditional community knowledge with modern science and are financially viable and sustainable in the long run. The team at GRAVIS continues to engage with the rural communities significantly contributing towards the national commitment for Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health And Well Being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water And Sanitation, Reduced Inequalities, and Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions.
GRAVIS In Numbers
States
Villages
People
Community Institutions
People organized in Community Institutions
Community Cadres Trained
Families Supported in Water Conservation
Families Food Secure Round The Year
Families assisted with water, agriculture, horticulture and livestock rearing activities
Stories of Change
Testimonials
It is only because of GRAVIS I have overcome my hesitation to speak in front of people. Multiple activities are happening in our village and our lives are becoming better one day at a time. A sewing centre was recently inaugurated where I learnt to stitch. I earn money from the clothes I stitch for people. I have become financially independent and want to ensure the wellbeing of my family with my savings.
GRAVIS has always encouraged me to attend training and learn. Currently, I am a part of this project that motivates us to do natural farming. I feel valued as I work towards the betterment of my family and others in my village and I am immensely thankful to GRAVIS for their support.
We have lived in water scarcity for years together. Our women would fetch water from far away for all family members and animals. They would spend an entire day doing this physically demanding task. GRAVIS has built many Taankas in our village and with that our water related issues are gradually reducing.
Volunteer Speak
Priyal Mantri
I was thoroughly impressed by GRAVIS’s dedication to fostering innovative and need-based development models in collaboration with various stakeholders. The organization’s focus on enhancing capacities and resilience within marginalized communities resonated deeply with my own values and aspirations to effect meaningful change through legal and business perspectives. GRAVIS’s holistic approach to development, rooted in Gandhian principles, struck a chord with me, as it emphasizes the amalgamation of traditional community wisdom with modern science.
Mojgan Rastegar
GRAVIS is special for multiple reasons, and not a day went by that I wasn’t in awe of its decades-long work in one of the most difficult places in the world. It is an institution of dedicated people who operate on the highest of humanitarian standards. I was also stuck by the lighthearted humor and kindness of the GRAVIS staff, who you would otherwise expect strict seriousness from, given the serious issues facing the villages.
Jiya Sarkar
Working with GRAVIS has helped me understand the challenges and opportunities of grassroots development work. The harsh climate and distant settlements of the Thar Desert provide unique challenges, but GRAVIS has successfully overcome them for over 40 years. Their unique projects, which address the specific needs of rural communities while challenging societal and cultural norms, have left me speechless.
