Introduction Sustainable change can’t be imposed—it must grow from within. Sarala Foundation focuses on empowering communities at the grassroots level to create self-driven development.
Why Grassroots Empowerment?
- Local Solutions Are Effective: Community knowledge solves real problems.
- Increased Accountability: Local leaders ensure funds and projects are used well.
- Lasting Change: People protect what they create themselves.
What We Do
- Village Development Committees: Train in planning and governance.
- Youth Leadership Programs: Focused on community service.
- Gram Sabha Strengthening: Capacity-building and digital record keeping.
- Women’s Federation: Collective action on health, education, and safety.
Impact So Far
- Active grassroots networks in 500 villages.
- Over 1,000 trained village leaders.
- Increase in demand and access to public services.
Stories of Change When the village of Pandri needed a school, locals mobilized funds, land, and support. Today, it’s a model community with full school enrollment.
Our Vision for the Future We envision a model where every village is self-reliant, resilient, and led by empowered citizens.