Khandwa Diocesan Social Services
"Bringing smiles on the faces of poor & marginalized families"
"Growing a Greener Tomorrow"
"Empowered Communities: Know, Demand, Access"
Live from the Field
Est. 1994 · Diocese of Khandwa

In pursuit of development, with dignity.

Rooted in 140 years of community service across Nimar. Working with the most underprivileged families of Madhya Pradesh through education, health, livelihood and rights-based action.

Our Story Make a Difference
Our Focus

Four pathways
to lasting change

Holistic, community-led interventions designed for the realities of rural Madhya Pradesh — not transplanted templates.

01

Education

Ensuring every child goes to school and completes their education.
02

Health & Nutrition

Increasing access to diversified nutrition & proper healthcare.
03

Safety & Protection

Addressing issues like child labour, child marriage, trafficking and abuse.
04

Organic Farming

Reducing the impact of chemical farming by promoting localized farming solutions.
Geographic & Programme Reach

Our reach, in numbers.

Working across Khandwa, Burhanpur, Khargone and Badwani districts of Madhya Pradesh through direct community relationships — not airdropped programmes.

4
Districts
Khandwa, Burhanpur, Khargone, Badwani
13
Blocks
181
Panchayats
281
Villages
1
Municipal Ward
289
Children Parliaments
320
SHG Groups
56,786
Direct beneficiaries reached
Our Compass

Vision, mission & goal.

The three convictions that shape every programme decision we make.

Our Mission

Empower the community with focus on human rights, sustainable livelihood, safe environment and participatory governance for holistic development.

Our Vision

A just and self-reliant human society with love, freedom and dignity.

Our Goal

Improved socio-economic situation of the unprivileged and weaker sections of the community to address the issues related to Livelihood, Human Rights, Ecology and Natural Resources in a sustainable manner.

Voices from the Field

Stories of quiet courage.

The people we work with are not beneficiaries — they are protagonists. Here, in their own words.

"

Our SHG solved local issues; unity truly made everything possible.

Ajay
Ajay
Takartola Village
"

Guidance and care helped my baby recover from severe malnutrition.

Radha
Radha
Mother of Ruhani
"

KDSS sewing training helped me start my own sewing business successfully.

Kavita
Kavita
Proudly says
"

KDSS improved my health and ensured safe nutrition during pregnancy.

Pooja
Pooja
Said happily
In Partnership

"We are grateful for the support and solidarity"

Eriks Development Partner Manos Unidas Help Alliance Patenschaftskreis Indien e.V. Miseror