Join Us in Transforming Lives
The Malapahadiya tribe’s story is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by countless communities across India. Their resilience in the face of adversity is inspiring, but they need our support to build a brighter future.
By partnering with us, you can directly contribute to:
Providing clean drinking water
Help us build sustainable water sources to improve health and hygiene
Educating the next generation
Support our efforts to establish schools and provide quality education
Empowering women
Empowering women is key to community development. Your support can help us create opportunities for women's growth
Preserving cultural heritage
Help us document and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Malapahadiya tribe.
Who we are
Established on March 15, 2003, under the Society Registration Act of 1860, Sarva Seva Samity Sanstha (4S India) is a non-profit organization committed to uplifting marginalized and vulnerable communities.
4S India operates in 1,312 villages across 36 districts in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh, impacting over 1.96 lakhs or 0.2 million people, including small and marginal farmers and other vulnerable groups.
Working directly with 100,000 families and more.....
Our Focus Areas
We launched this year...
Homosep Robot
An innovation to help in cleaning septic tanks & sewage lines, thus saving lives.
Digital Dispensary
An approach to help the community connect with the doctor in time.
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Sri Jitan Ram Manjhi
Inaugurating Project ‘Deep Dive’
Developing Economic & Ecological Pathways for Diversifying income of vulnerable groups in Bankey Bazar & Imamganj blocks of Gaya District (Bihar)
Target: 12,000 families
Supported By: Axis Bank Foundation
Listen the message from our Mentor
'Sri Vijay Mahajan'
Our Journey at a glance
- Formation & Registration under Society Registration Act 21, 1860 (under the guidance of Shri Vijay Mahajan by ASSEFA Volunteers) Aim- Work with the unreached and excluded
- Extensive work on SHG formation and pioneered promotion of women federation in Bihar,2005. Worked with IGS and WDC in supporting promotion of 23 more women Federationsn in Bihar
- Support to IGS and work on federation , livelihood project and Irrigation . Shri Vijay Mahajan became President and introduction of professional board
- Executive Director & new professionals joined, New projects started, Norms & policies drafted, Meetings formalized, Geographical area & thematic area expanded, Action research wing established. Governance being strengthened
A socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable society with improved lives for rural poor and vulnerable communities, especially women, in unreached areas.
To become an institution of excellence ensuring the well-being of excluded communities in deprived regions.
Our Core Values
Approach & Strategy
Inclusive Approach
More than 50% women, more than 80% weaker sections, SC/ST/EBC, PVTG, Mahadalits, Landless, Small & Marginal Farmers, Migrants
Economic Sustainability
for community institutions, VLEs and 4S through revenue model
Community Institution as focal point
FPO, Federation, Water Committee, Youth Groups, etc. (Either existing or else promote new)
Income Enhancement
Through skilling, entrepreneur development, access to market & finance, productivity, enhancement, risk mitigation.
Social Developement
Democratic values, active citizenship, empowerment
Women Rights and Entitlements
Government Convergence, Other Collaborations
Preventive Health, Hygiene & Nutrition
Themes and Target Groups
Thematic Areas
- Responsible Livelihoods (in Farm, off Farm and Non-Farm Sectors)
- Institutional Development Services
- Agribusiness Development Services
- Financial Inclusion Services
- Natural Resource Management (including organic practices and renewable energy
- Preventive health & nutrition (including WASH)
- Women, Rights & Entitlement
- Disaster Management and Climate change
- Action Research & Studies
Target Beneficiaries
Small and marginal farmers
Vulnerable groups including SC, ST, PVTGs, OBC, Mahadalits, Women, Landless and Migrants
Our Funding & Strategic Partners
