280 million rural Indians live in abject poverty – their fragile existence threatened by the severely degraded ecosystems, their vulnerability to climate change, and overdependence on unproductive agriculture as a livelihood.
Ecosystem Degradation
Climate Change
Low Agriculture Productivity
Over-dependence on Agriculture
WOTR tackles the key causes of rural poverty by taking a holistic approach to rejuvenate rural communities and the ecosystems in which they live. The focus is on mobilising rural people and building their capacities to efficiently manage the land, water, and forests that surround them. Working at the grassroots, WOTR creates resilient rural communities that enjoy a fulfilling life within vibrant and sustainable ecosystems.
Restoring degraded landscapes
There is an urgent need to transform the rural landscape of India – from degraded ecosystems and impoverished villages, into vibrant hubs of prosperity. WOTR is at the forefront of this important work and takes a three-pronged approach in transforming rural communities.
WOTR takes a three-pronged approach to transform rural communities.
Executing projects for sustainable rural development.
Developing data-driven solutions for policy impact.
Empowering communities with knowledge and skills.
WOTR has been working with rural communities in India for 3 decades now. Together with its partners, it has touched the lives of over 6.93 million across 7,124 villages in 10 states of India – Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Karnataka. It has included participants from 63 countries in training and exposure programs.
SHGs supported involving 252,829 women
FPOs supported to assist 20,251 members
Individuals positively impacted through diverse health initiatives
People trained in various aspects
Increase in agricultural area under triple cropping
