Parinaama Development Foundation

Parinaama is a non-profit organisation based out of New Delhi in India. We assist families in the remotest villages in India to improve their living standards by providing access to education, healthcare and livelihood opportunities. We believe in working alongside women and youth as they have a firsthand experience of what works and what does not work in their communities. Our participants are the information creators, problem solvers and knowledge holders themselves.

Mission and major program areas:
Parinaama is on a mission to improve the standard of living of marginalized communities in India through grassroots development initiatives. Parinaama reaches out to the remotest communities to enrich their lives, offering choices, opportunities, and possibilities for realizing their potential. We strive for lasting improvement in communities’ well-being and resilience by implementing inclusive development programs. Our programs enable local people to assess needs and develop their ideas for skills, knowledge, and expertise rather than simply delivering our own. Local context, culture, and values are the heart and soul of Parinaama’s work. Our local teams work alongside people in the villages to facilitate this slow, but effective change.

Major program areas: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Farm-based Livelihoods, Sanitation and Hygiene, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, Malnutrition, Skill Development, Computer Literacy, Microenterprise Development, Climate Adaptation and Health; Social Solidarity Economy