Dalit Development Society(DDS), Salyan

Major objectives of organization
1. Organize dalits and the poorest  segments of the society in an integrated development process. 2. Identify development programs for dalits and conflict victims. 3. To provide safe drinking water supply, quality education, agriculture support and environment preservation programs to enhance the  sustainability of  peace in the broader society. 4. To provide income generation activities, skill development, health and sustainable peace programs.
Main areas of involvement (issues)
  1. Dalit Empowerment
  2. Human Rights
  3. Women
  4. Children
  5. Health and Education
Major ongoing projects
  1. Constitute Women’s Saving Group
  2. Conduct three months tailoring training
  3. Conduct income-generating activities
Major planned projects for the future
  1. To develop the capacity of the organization
  2. To lay emphasis on Health and Education
  3. To empower Dalit community by providing vocational trainings
  4. To work on Human Rights, Women’s Rights and Child Rights conservation
Major Strengths of the organization
  1. Transparency
  2. Capable Human Resources
  3. Working at Local Level
  4. Emphasis laid  for the enhancement of Dalit Community
  5. Conducting public awareness programme
What the organization can contribute to COCAP and its members (three major areas)
  1. Follow the rule and regulation of  COCAP
  2. Fulfill the responsibilities given by the organization
Major expectations from COCAP
  1. Exchange of information
  2. Coordination
  3. Capacity building
  4. Technical support
If the organization is implementing projects with financial support from any donor
Project Title : Mala Project - 2
Donor : TDH Nepal
Project Period : December 05-November 06
Project Title : People Participation for Poverty Alleviation Program
Donor :
PAF Nepal
Project Period : Ongoing
Project Title : SPEPCMP Program (SPCBN)
Donor : UNDP Nepal
Project Period : Ongoing
Project Title : Improved Cooking Stove Program
Donor : AEPC/CRTN
Project Period : Ongoing
Project Title : Comprehensive Package for Migrants & their families (HIV/AIDS)
Donor : UNDP Nepal
Project Period : Ongoing
Address
Dalit Development Society, Dalit Bikas Samaj Sejwaaltakura V.D.C. –1, Sahutol, Salyan
Phone : +977-88-520051 (PCO)
Fax : +977-88-520051
Email : ddssalyan@yahoo.com, ddssalyan@gmail.com
Date of establishment 2058-05-08 B.S
Main contact person
Name : Mr. Nim Bahadur Nepali
Designation : Chairperson
Phone : 977-9857821183
E-mail : ddssalyan@yahoo.com
Executive Committee Members
1. Mr. Nim Bahadur Nepali Chairperson
2. Ms. Gajali Sunar Vice-chairperson
3. Ms. Mina Pahadi Secretary
4. Mr. Ramesh Nepali Treasurer
5. Mr. Jhin Bahadur Nepali Joint-Secretary
6. Ms. Sundar Pariyar Member
7. Ms. Purnima BK Member
8. Ms. Sita Gandharba Member
9. Ms. Yamuna Nepali Member
Number of General Members 65
Geographical coverage Salyan
Human resources
(a) Professional staff
Designation Qualification Specialization
Number
Program Manager B. A. 1
Office Head (Accountant) BBS (Appeared) 1
OD Facilitator/FSW B. Ed. 1
Counsellor (FSW) BBS and I. Ed. (Appeared) 2
Administrative Assistant/Supervisor I. Com. 1
Program Coordinator MA (Appeared) 1
Supervisor cum accountant I. Ed. 1
Outreach Worker Intermediate 5
Service Centre Facilitator I. Ed. 1
Social Mobilizer SLC and IA/MCHW 5
Assistant Supervisor B. Ed. and I. Ed. 2
Field Facilitator B. Ed. (Appeared) 1
Office Assistant SLC 1
Teacher/Mobilizer SLC and Intermediate 10
Peer Educator NA 45
ICS Promoter NA 16