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
4S India (registered as ‘Sarva Seva Samity Sanstha’) was promoted under the guidance of Shri Vijay Mahajan, Founder, BASIX Social Enterprise Group, by few dedicated volunteers from ASSEFA, Gaya in 2003. Mr Vijay Mahajan co-founded PRADAN in 1983,
Working directly with 100,000 families and more.....
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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.
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
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'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
An institution of excellence empowering excluded communities of deprived regions.
Achieve excellence in enabling one million excluded communities of deprived regions towards sustainable socio-economic development by 2025
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 Group
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
Funding and Strategic partners
