ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018
Cover Image: A view of the Kalpavalli Community Conservation Area; taken as part of a documentary film project by Black Ticket Films. Editing & Design: Mr. Ashok Kumar Ganguly, Communications Officer Contributors: Mr. C.K.Ganguly, Ms. Mary Vattamattam, Mr. K. Murugesan, Mr. K. Sannappaiah, Ms. Gijivisha Khattry, Mr. P. Narasimha Murthy, Ms. Manisha Kairaly, Mr. Siddharth Rao, Mr. E. Anjinappa, Mr. G. Madhu Sudan, Mr. D.R. Vishweshwara Rao, Mr. M. Ramesh Kumar Photography: Ms. Gijivisha Khattry, Mr. P. Narasimha Murthy, Ms. Manisha Kairaly, Mr. Siddharth Rao, Mr. M. Ramesh Kumar, Mr. D.R. Vishweshwara Rao, Mr. P. Shabeer Basha, Ms. Gangamma, Mr. A Chiranjeevi, Mr. Manjunath, Mr. Thirupal Reddy, Mr. N. Mukhesh, Mr. Ghouse Peera, Mr. Masthan Vali, Mr. Andrea Coco
• Registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act (1860) on November 14, 1990. Registration No: 546/90-91 • Exempted from Income Tax under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act. Donations to the Collective are eligible for tax deduction under Section 8OG of the Income Tax Act • Registered with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for receipt of foreign funds under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. FCRA Registration No: 094420621, renewed on October 13, 2016. • Registered with the NGO Darpan platform of NITI Aayog. Registration No: AP/2017/0116292
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg.
CHAPTER 1. Director’s Message
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2. Introduction
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2.1 About Us
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2.2 Our Programmes
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2.3 Network of Cooperatives
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2.4 Awards and Recognition
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3. Programme Highlights
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3.1 Organic Agriculture
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3.2 Livelihoods of Agriculture Labourers
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3.3 Enterprise Development
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3.4 Eco-restoration
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3.5 Children & Youth
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3.6 Women’s Empowerment
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3.7 Disability Rights
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4. General Highlights
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4.1 Events & Conferences
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4.2 Media Coverage
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4.3 Visitors
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5. Internal Organisation
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5.1 Administration
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5.2 Organisational Information
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5.3 Supporters
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6. Financial Information
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear friends,
weavers' unit, has proved beyond doubt that chemical-free handwoven fabric can be This, the 27th year of the Collective, was produced and a viable business enterprise very productive considering that it was can be run, even in this age of industrial another drought year. While we saw quite production. a few thresholds being crossed, some new and challenging initiatives were taken up. Gramasiri, the agricultural labourers' Cooperative, continues to grow steadily. It is interesting to note that while we are The 1,034 members bought and sold small working with around 22,500 families across ruminants worth ` 4.91 crores during the 175 villages through various programmes, year, and as of 31st March, they had the actual number of shareholding members approximately ` 3.39 crores worth of sheep in the seven Cooperatives that are into or goats in stock. In March 2018, the business transactions, is around 27,150. The Cooperative finally opened a fresh mutton total capital base of these Cooperatives is outlet in Penukonda. Let us hope that this around ` 28 crores. Quite phenomenal for initiative of the Cooperative will be another a resource-poor district such as ours. What feather in its cap. is even more exciting is the fact that they are able to support each other for working The organic farming programme of the capital needs. This year, inter Cooperative Collective has made a definitive breakthrough lending was around ` 1.78 crores. this year in the production of millets. From a mere 18 tonnes in 2006-07, the Membership in the four women’s thrift participating farmers produced over 300 Cooperatives keeps growing, and now stands tonnes of millets in 2017-18. The programme at 22,633. They also hold the major share also introduced Biodynamic methods to the of the capital, ` 23.60 crores. Durgasakthi, member farmers and hopefully in a year the youngest of the four, initiated in 2011 or two, many of them will be practicing to cover Penukonda mandal, is, as of 31st Biodynamic farmers. While Dharani, the March 2018, financially independent and has farmers’ Cooperative, surpassed ` 3.05 crores even bought a small piece of land near in revenues, its procurement figures were Penukonda to build an office of its own. astonishing - around 800 tonnes of food worth ` 3.31 crores. Another phenomenal The two production units set up under high this year was the ` 18 lakhs paid the Enterprise Development programme out by Dharani as patronage bonus, even have done surprisingly well. The Soap unit, after paying its members premium prices christened Militha Jeevanopadhula Sangam, for their produce. is not only producing excellent soap and allied products, it is also on the verge This year Chiguru, the children and youth of becoming a self-sufficient business programme, and Kalpavalli, the ecoenterprise. Bhavani Cheneta Sangam, the restoration programme, focused much of
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their energies in re-imagining and re-aligning themselves to meet the needs of the future. Chiguru raised the standards in designing learning (experiential learning & teaching), which created a synergy with the Kalpavalli programme. The Children and Youth Resource Centre (CYRC) in Chennekothapalli was re-designed into an experiential centre, using multiple intelligence as a design principle while constructing a new CYRC in Roddam. Kalpavalli, on the other hand, began preparing a management plan as a dynamic document which will help guide the restoration and conservation work at Kalpavalli. Part of the plan included the creation of Land-Use-Land-Cover (LULC) maps using GIS to help understand and document the restoration efforts. The team was able to quantify the effort the programme has put in over the past 25 years. It shows clearly the increase in habitat quality and quantity that has a direct positive outcome
Members of the Timbaktu Panchayati.
impacting over 25,000 families downstream and all the biodiversity in the area. Well, that is the support us. I hope as much as
all for now. Thank you all for and solidarity you have given you enjoy reading the report I have.
Viva!
C.K Ganguly (Bablu)
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INTRODUCTION
2.1 About Us The Timbaktu Collective is a grassroots non-profit organisation which works towards the sustainable development of marginalised people across 175 villages in four mandals of the drought-prone and ecologically challenged Ananthapuramu district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Collective was registered in Bengaluru in November 1990, with its field office located in Chennekothapalli village. Our mission is “to enable marginalised rural people, landless labourers, and small and marginal farmers, particularly women, children, youth, Dalits and persons with disabilities, to enhance their livelihood resources, get organised and work towards social justice and gender equity, and lead life in a meaningful and joyous manner”. The values dear to us are the celebration of life, gender equity, faith in people and their wisdom, and excellence. With community participation and ownership as the underlying priorities, we develop and implement various thematic programmes. The operational strategy across the majority of our programmes is the creation of independent people’s organisations, registered as Mutually Aided Cooperative Societies to build solidarity among marginalised sections of rural people, and address issues of poverty, food security and livelihoods. The Collective is closely linked with ‘Timbaktu’, a 32-acre agro-forest habitat and intentional community that prioritises organic farming, renewable energy, and sustainable living. A school for underprivileged children, Prakruthi Badi, is also located within its premises. Timbaktu is just off National Highway 44, which links Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and is 5 km from Chennekothapalli.
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2.2 Our Programmes Organic Organic farming and marketing among Agriculture smallholder farmers.
Gramasiri Enhancing livelihoods of agricultural (“wealth of the village”) labourers through the rearing of small ruminants. Enterprise Development
Promoting new rural enterprises: weaving unit for rural women & soap making unit for persons with disabilities.
Kalpavalli (“eternal source of abundance”)
Ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation of common lands.
Militha (“inclusion”)
Advancing the rights and livelihoods of persons with disabilities.
Swasakthi
Empowering rural women through alternative credit systems.
Chiguru (“tender leaf”)
Alternative schooling, outreach to children and youth: Prakruthi Badi, Mogga ("bud") & Children & Youth Resource Centre (CYRC).
(“power of self”)
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Dharani FaM Coop
Organic Agriculture
Gramasiri Agri Labourers’ Coop
Gramasiri
2.3 Network of Cooperatives
Kalpavalli Tree Growers’ Coop
Kalpavalli
Timbaktu Collective
Durgasakthi MATCS
Mahilasakthi MATCS
Ananthasakthi MATCS
Adisakthi MATCS
Mahasakthi Federation
Swasakthi
Prathibha Cooperative
Militha
Table: Consolidated Capital Base of Partner Cooperatives Cooperative
Amount in INR, crores
Women’s Thrift Cooperatives
23.60
Prathibha Cooperative of Persons with Disabilities
1.00
Dharani Farming & Marketing Cooperative
1.36
Gramasiri Agricultural Labourers’ Livelihood and Marketing Cooperative
1.97
27.93 crores
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Table: Timbaktu Collective’s Direct Outreach
Programme
Category
No. of members
Organic Agriculture
Smallholder farmers
2,100
Gramasiri
Agricultural labourers
1,034
Enterprise Development
Rural women & persons with disabilities
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Kalpavalli
Residents of 10 villages
2,340
Chiguru
Children & youth
2,417
Swasakthi
Women
22,633
Militha
Persons with disabilities
1,539
32,082
TOTAL
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2.4 Awards & Recognition Lush Spring Prize - 2017 On May 23, 2017, the Collective was conferred the ‘Lush Spring Prize 2017’ (Established Projects category) at an awards ceremony in Emerson College, East Sussex, United Kingdom. The £25,000 award, which is sponsored by Lush Cosmetics and the Ethical Consumer Magazine, recognises initiatives across the world that contribute to social and environmental regeneration.
Some of the awards the Collective has received are as follows: • Gold Prize in ‘One World Awards 2014’ from Rapunzel Naturkost and IFOAM - Organics International • 'Real Heroes – 2013’ (Mary Vattamattam and C.K Ganguly) in the Environment category; annual award organised by the CNN-IBN television channel in partnership with Reliance Foundation • 'Vanitha Woman of the Year -2010’ (Mary Vattamattam) from the Malayala Manorama Group • ‘Couple of the Year – 2005’ (Mary Vattamattam and C.K Ganguly) from The Week magazine; featured as the cover story in the year-end special edition • Acharya Vinobha Bhave National Volunteer Award, 2001 • Oxfam Fellowship (Mary Vattamattam), 1994 • Ashoka Fellowship (C.K Ganguly), 1993 • SMILE Fellowship (C.K.Ganguly, Mary Vattamattam), 1992
C.K Ganguly elected to World Board On November 13, 2017, C.K Ganguly was elected to the World Board of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM – Organics International) for a three-year tenure. As the leading umbrella organisation of the organic sector, with 800 affiliates from 100 countries, IFOAM – Organics International provides C.K.Ganguly with an incredible opportunity to advance the rights of smallholder farmers across the world.
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Manisha and Siddharth at the awards ceremony of the Lush Spring Prize 2017.
Children’s Camp organised by the Militha programme in Timbaktu, June 2017.
Jayamma from Peddakodipalli is delighted with her foxtail millet crop.
Snapshot of ‘Timbaktu Organic’ products.
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PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
3.1 Organic Agriculture Overview The Collective’s organic agriculture programme promotes sustainable, local and climate-resilient farming among smallholder farmers who are engaged in family farming and cultivation of diverse food crops, with a focus on millets and pulses.
Established in 2008, Dharani FaM Coop has enabled farmers to gain control over the agriculture value chain and improve their returns. The services offered by the Cooperative to its members include efficient and timely procurement at the farm gate at a fixed price, correct measurement The programme undertakes the of produce, processing, storage, value following activities: addition, packaging, and marketing. A share of profits are redistributed • Provision of inputs to members proportionate to the • Support to purchase Halikar cattle, produce procured from them by the a traditional draught and milch Cooperative. animal • Training in preparation of organic Timbaktu Organic’s product line fertilisers and pesticides includes: • Conducting Farmer Field Schools • Crop planning • Millets: foxtail millet, little millet, • Data collection and management great millet, finger millet, barnyard • Organic certification as per the millet, kodo millet, pearl millet Participatory Guarantee System etc – in the form of flour, rice and (PGS) semolina • Food demos with focus on millets • Groundnut: whole, roasted, and spiced; cold-pressed oil The programme also promotes the • Pulses: red gram, cow pea, green gram, horse gram Dharani Farming and Marketing Cooperative (Dharani FaM Coop), • Ready-to-eat and cook items a producer owned and managed • Wild honey business enterprise that markets the organic produce of its members under the brand name ‘Timbaktu Organic’.
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Highlights Sales of ` 3.05 crores Dharani FaM Coop recorded sales of ` 3.05 crores, achieving a net profit of ` 5.37 lakhs after distribution of ` 18.61 lakhs in patronage bonuses to members. Highest-ever annual procurement 877 tonnes of organic produce was procured from 676 farmers, a 146% increase in procurement quantity. Millets accounted for 34% of procurement volume. The total value of produce procured was ` 3.31 crores. This was made possible through working capital loans from Mahasakthi Federation (`60 lakhs), Gramasiri
Cooperative (` 60 lakhs) and from Rang De, the crowd-funding platform for rural entrepreneurs (` 37 lakhs). Of this, ` 41.57 lakhs had been repaid. Increase in millet procurement The graph (right) indicates an increase in millet production and procurement. Millet procurement increased from 18 tonnes in 2006-07 to 344 tonnes in 2017-18. Policies such as higher and fixed prices, patronage bonus, training in organic farming, and provision of millet seeds, have helped farmers to produce more millets in the last twelve years.
Members of Dharani FaM Coop in Rachuru village taking a pledge not to use chemicals in their farms.
Graph: Groundnut vs. Millet procurement (in tonnes), 2006-07 to 2017-18
Key: red - groundnut procurement, orange - millet procurement
Organic pesticides being administered to crops at the demonstration site in front of the Collective’s office.
Local Employment Dharani FaM Coop created 18,092 work days and provided wages of ` 26.35 lakhs to its workers. Of these, 183 women labourers accounted for 15,162 work days, earning a total of ` 20.50 lakhs.
Processing of millets for local consumption 14 tonnes of foxtail, kodo, finger, and pearl millets were processed in eight small mills for local consumption.
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Avani storage and processing unit The unit was made operational after it started receiving partial power supply from the main grid in February 2018. This is expected to significantly bring down processing costs. Crop Planning The organic field team supported the farmer members to plan their crops in 6,874 acres ahead of Kharif 2017. Due to the problems of erratic rainfall and deer infestation, cultivation could only take place in around 5,000 acres. In Rabi 2018, 551 farmers cultivated organic crops in 928 acres.
Organic World Congress Six farmer members of Dharani FaM Coop, along with three Field team members and the Executive Director of the Collective, attended the Organic World Congress in New Delhi on September 11-13, 2017.
Farmer Field Schools The organic field team facilitated 629 Farmer Field Schools, which covered topics such as seed selection, preparation of organic pesticides, short and long-term crop planning, preparation of jeevamrutham and panchagavya, observation of crop growth etc.
Prize-winning case study The organic agriculture programme was featured in the case study written by Mr. Joseph Satish V (University of Hyderabad) and Dr. C. Shambu Prasad (Institute of Rural Management, Anand), which won the first prize in the ‘Oikos Case Writing Competition – 2018’ in the social entrepreneurship track. The case study is titled: ‘Nurturing the earth, fostering farmers’ livelihoods: the Dharani model of collective entrepreneurship by the Timbaktu Collective’. This means that the Collective's work will now be used as a teaching case on social entrepreneurship in leading business schools and universities worldwide.
Organic Certification The 2,100 members were under various stages of organic certification as per the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) setup by the PGS Organic Council (PGSOC). Of these 1,444 were certified organic, and therefore eligible to sell their products to Dharani FaM Coop. Updating of records and geo-tagging of fields was completed and included in CropIn, a management information software system.
Biodynamic Farming Initial forays were made into Biodynamic farming, with Mr. Jayakaran from Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) taking 21 days of classes in Timbaktu for the farmer members of Dharani FaM Coop and the organic field team. In addition, team members of the Collective went for trainings on Biodynamic agriculture at ‘Bhaikaka’ farm in Gujarat (December 10-19, 2017) and Kodaikanal (March 6-8, 2018).
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3.2 Gramasiri Overview The Gramasiri (“wealth of the village”) programme enhances the livelihoods of landless agricultural labourers by promoting the rearing of small ruminants, operationalising thrift and credit activities, and developing common lands. The programme partners with the Gramasiri Agricultural Labourers’ Mutually Aided Cooperative Society for Livelihoods and Marketing, which is promoted by the Collective as a cooperative entity owned and managed by its members.
Gramasiri Cooperative undertakes monthly thrift collection and provides loans to members to buy sheep or goat. It also offers ethnoveterinary and small ruminant insurance services to members and protects 220 acres of grazing lands. The Collective provides extensive technical assistance and guidance to the Cooperative, particularly on the rearing of small ruminants, access to subsidised loans, and developing a business enterprise.
Planning for the month ahead in the Gramasiri Directors’ Meeting.
A Gramasiri member with her flock of small ruminants.
At the opening of the Gramasiri Fresh Mutton Shop in Penukonda.
Highlights Growing capital base By March 2018, the Gramasiri Cooperative had 1,034 members from 73 villages, with savings of ` 37,39,382 and outstanding loans of ` 91,69,176. The Cooperative had a capital base of ` 1,97,55,614.
Gramasiri Fresh Mutton Shop The Cooperative opened a fresh mutton shop in Penukonda on March 11, 2018. By entering the meat value chain, the Gramasiri Cooperative is trying to break through the gaps in the traditional market: difficulty in transporting livestock to the market, Providing insurance and loans low bargaining power, livestock not The Cooperative provided loans of being purchased on the basis of ` 67,05,000 to 262 members to live weight, and lack of incentives purchase 1,426 small ruminants. for small ruminant rearing. Insurance claims amounting to ` 47,000 were issued to members for At the end of March 2018, the shop sold 205 kgs of meat procured from the death of 47 animals. eight members. All sales go back to the Cooperative and procurement is Capacity Building 407 members were trained on only done from members. The costs the structure and functions of a of setting up the shop, ` 2.51 lakhs, Cooperative, roles and responsibilities were borne by the Cooperative. of different functionaries, and the key principles and strategies for Better monitoring & quantification setting up a business enterprise. In of asset base addition, 25 members participated The livestock monitoring system has in refresher trainings on ethno- been strengthened. It is updated veterinary practices. After the every month based on information trainings, ethno-veterinary camps collected by the field cadre. This were conducted by external has enabled the team to accurately trainers and staff on a trial basis. quantify the asset base of the Cooperative. 15 members and five staff were trained on comprehensive livestock As on March 2018, Gramasiri members management covering fodder, shelter, owned 8,500 small ruminants valued disease diagnosis, breed suitability, at ` 3.39 crores. In addition, 12,000 flock management etc. This is part animals were bought and sold by of an increased focus on providing members at a transactional value of backward linkages to spur the ` 4.91 crores. growth of the Cooperative.
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Case Study: Padmakka Padmakka is a middle-aged woman from Upparapalli village in Roddam mandal. She is a member of the Pulleppa Coolie Sangha of the Gramasiri Cooperative. Her husband’s name is Hanumanthappa, and they have a son and daughter. As they did not own any land, they had to depend on daily wage labour to meet their needs. This was an unreliable income source, as work was mostly available in the agricultural season. Padmakka joined the Cooperative in 2015 after she heard about the benefits of membership from other members, particularly the loan facility for rearing of small ruminants. Soon after joining, she took a loan of ` 20,000 to buy six goats. When the goat population increased to 25, she was able to meet her family’s immediate needs by selling the lambs. By selling additional goats, she was able to access the Indiramma Housing programme and become the owner of her own pucca house. Padmakka took a second loan from the Cooperative to buy 10 goats, two sheep and two rams. She met the costs of her daughter’s wedding with subsequent sales. Padmakka currently owns 30 goats worth ` 1,80,000, which is a reliable asset base. Inspired by her success with the rearing of small ruminants, Padmakka has now started rearing pigs.
Gramasiri staff conducting a Leaders’ Meeting.
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Hope springs eternal: Madanna, a member of Militha Jeevanopadhula Sangam, after a day's work.
3.3 Enterprise Development Overview The Enterprise Development programme was initiated to establish and promote new communityowned and managed rural business enterprises. The programme supports the business development and marketing needs of the Bhavani Chenetha Sangam (Bhavani), a handloom-weaving centre of and for marginalised rural women, and the Militha Jeevanopadhula Sangam (MJS), a livelihood unit of persons with disabilities which manufactures handcrafted soap and related products.
rural women who were high-school dropouts, women with disabilities, widows, and single women from difficult backgrounds. In 2016, the members of Bhavani started afresh and decided to create a viable, local, and ethical business and a safe work space completely owned and run by young rural women.
Similarly, in April 2017, the Soap Unit affiliated to the Prathibha Cooperative was converted into an independent entity – MJS, in order to become economically rigorous and viable. Bhavani and MJS market their products Bhavani was set up in 2007 by the under the brand names ‘Timbaktu Timbaktu Collective as a training Weaves’ and ‘Timbaktu Handcrafted centre on handloom weaving for young Soaps’.
Newly introduced soapboxes for ‘Timbaktu Handcrafted Soaps’
Highlights Bhavani Highest annual sales Bhavani achieved its highest-ever annual sales of ` 10,32,198 in 201718. The centre employed 10 women, with all profits being shared by them. The majority of sales were made in events and exhibitions in Bengaluru, at venues such as Ragi Khana, Raintree, Om Made Cafe, and Vermillion House. Bhavani also took part in Kausalyam, a curated exhibition in Hyderabad organised by the Crafts Council.
Assorted yardage for mix and match blouses.
Diverse product/design repository Bhavani has 27 products and 195 designs in its repository. Six new products were added in 2017-18: jamdani motif yardage, summer frock, jacquard check sari, jacquard tripe sari, turmeric-green yardage, and the indigo napkin. We’re on Instagram! A dedicated Instagram page for Timbaktu Weaves (instagram.com/ timbaktuweaves) was launched to provide updates on new products and receive sales enquiries. As a result, Timbaktu Weaves products were delivered to several Indian cities.
MJS launched laundry bags in 2017-18.
MJS Impact of better production MJS made sales of ` 4,54,045 in 2017-18 due to improved production processes and shifting to a larger, more appropriate workplace.
MJS producers took part in a soap assessment and product development workshop in December 2017 with Ms. Anke Schwarzer.
New soapbox A simple pre-folded and printed soapbox was incorporated into the Product development & capacity packaging process. Made with 100% eco-friendly and biodegradable craft building There are now 27 items in the MJS paper, they allow these oil-based soaps product line, after the introduction to breathe more easily and retain their of the laundry gel, laundry bar and shape. shampoo bar. MJS members and selected staff of the Militha programme visited Gandhigram’s soap making facility in Dindigul on June 22-23, 2017. This resulted in improved understanding on process-flow, home-based production, pricing, ingredients and consumption patterns.
Preparation of infused hair oil with rose petals.
Infographic: Change in land cover in the Kalpavalli Community Conservation Area (KCCA)
Note: The maps above depict the change in land-cover in the KCCA after 26 years of restoration work by the Collective and the Kalpavalli Cooperative. The example shown here, a 4,500 acre patch of the KCCA between Mustikovela and Kogira, demonstrates that desertification has been arrested, with the area t r a n s f o r m e d into a Savannah grassland ecosystem.
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3.4 Kalpavalli Overview The Kalpavalli (“eternal source of abundance”) programme undertakes community-based natural resource management and biodiversity conservation in the Kalpavalli Community Conservation Area (KCCA), a 9,000-acre expanse of previously barren and degraded revenue wastelands that has been transformed into a vibrant Savannah grassland ecosystem. The KCCA is probably one of India’s largest communityled environmental restoration sites and is home to endangered wildlife such as the Indian Grey Wolf, Black Buck, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Hyena etc.
overgrazing, forest fires and climate change. In addition, the programme seeks to establish sustainable livelihoods based on utilisation of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) and collection of user fees.
In undertaking its activities, the programme partners with the Kalpavalli Tree Growers’ Cooperative (Kalpavalli Cooperative). The Kalpavalli Cooperative consists of ten village-level Forest Protection Committees (FPCs). The Collective has also facilitated the creation of eight Biodiversity Management Authorities (BMCs) that work collaboratively with The programme seeks to reverse the the Kalpavalli Cooperative. damage done to this major productive ecosystem (located in a rain shadow area) because of deforestation,
A Red-wattled Lapwing is spotted at the KCCA.
Highlights GIS Mapping GIS mapping of 3,500 acres of the KCCA was completed. The creation of Land-use-Land-cover (LULC) maps was introduced as a mapping component to understand and document the restoration efforts. In addition, a three-day training on basic GIS, mapping, and geo-referencing was held for the team by Kaiinos (kaiinos. com), a geo-spatial service provider from Hyderabad. Watch & Ward 19 watchers' camps were held for the Forest Watchers appointed by the FPCs. The focus was on removing the invasive Lantana Campara plant species, which was done with support from experts from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the Kalpavalli team. The camps also resulted in the creation of 47.8 km of firelines, a rock-filled dam for the Shyapuram Tamarind orchard, and the collection of 77 kgs of indigenous seed varieties. Besides, 370 members of the Kalpavalli Cooperative created 63.1 km of firelines. Exposure visit A large group, comprising of the Cooperative members, the Kalpavalli team, and village youth, went on an exposure visit to the Prani Pet Sanctuary in Bengaluru to learn about the feeding regimes of mammals, insects, birds, and snakes.
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Seed dibbling camps 523 children and youth took part in 16 seed dibbling camps. As part of a thrust on experiential learning, the children were supported by the team to create restoration models and grow 10 varieties of native seed at the CYRC. Youth as knowledge creators 25 youth contributed to the upcoming ‘Field Guide to the KCCA’, by documenting biodiversity, medicinal plants and NTFPs. Capacity Building The Cooperative’s Leaders and Directors took part in training programmes which covered snake-bite prevention, human-snake conflict reduction, and basic first aid in relation to the ‘Big Four’ (krait, cobra, saw-scaled viper, Russel’s viper); identification of tree and bird species; and provisions of the Biodiversity Management Act of 2002. Mobile Interpretation Centre A Multix (a small, multi-utility vehicle) was purchased to serve as a mobile interpretation centre. Fondly referred to as ‘Jungle Bandi’ by the local children, the vehicle is used for outreach work on biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods. Two dedicated staff were appointed and trained on relevant topics and thematic educational modules and activity materials were created and sourced from experts.
The ‘Jungle Bandi’, Kalpavalli’s Mobile Interpretation Centre, has a strong fan base in every village.
A herd of Blackbuck in the KCCA.
The cheerful students of Prakruthi Badi.
Craft class in CYRC.
3.5 Chiguru Overview Mogga The Mogga Project promotes experiential learning, solidarity, and leadership among children and youth, while maintaining an overarching focus on their ecological rights. Some of its main activities are setting up and supporting village-level Balala Sanghas (Children’s Clubs), federating the sanghas into the Mogga Samakya, organising meetings of the Balala Sanghas and Mogga Samakya, establishing cluster-level Community Centres, providing trainings on Chiguru has three components: child rights and clean environment, • Prakruthi Badi (Nature School), facilitating community actions, and a semi-residential, alternative supporting ‘Navayuvatha’ (“new primary school for children from youth”), a forum for village youth. disadvantaged backgrounds • Mogga (“bud”), a village outreach CYRC programme to engage with children CYRC is a freely accessible community and youth centre for children and youth which • The Children and Youth Resource has a science lab, computer terminal, Centre (CYRC) in Chennekothapalli library, and facilities for various sports and games. The centre also serves as a Prakruthi Badi live museum and model for ecological Located within the Timbaktu agro- and sustainable practices such as a forest habitat, Prakruthi Badi (Nature soak pit for water drainage, vermiSchool) seeks to provide its students compost pit, and a waste segregation with an opportunity to experience and management system. The CYRC learning in a pressure-free, nurturing also hosts public celebrations, events environment while being sensitized to and competitions on a regular basis. It environmental and ecological issues. is open 7 days a week from 9 am to 6 Prakruthi Badi is officially recognized pm. by the Right to Education (RTE) Act and it does not charge any tuition or accommodation fees. The Chiguru (“tender leaf”) programme addresses the academic and nonacademic needs of children and youth: a happy childhood; nurturing environments; opportunities for life skills development, play, creative engagement, cultural expression; and choices to shape their own futures. In 2017-18, Chiguru kickedoff with a good start, with the programme being re-envisioned and a new team put in place to take the programme to greater heights.
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Highlights Prakruthi Badi A successful school year The academic year began on June 1, 2017 with 60 children after a monthlong break for the summer holidays. The students received age-andability appropriate academic inputs, nutritious food and health care support. They were trained in folk dances like Kolattam, Chakkabhajana and Pandari bhajana. They also celebrated festivals and events of national importance in which they had opportunities to perform what they learnt. Infrastructure upgrade There were significant improvements to the infrastructure of the Nature School. Iron bunk beds were installed in the dorms and a 2 KV solar energy system was setup to ensure adequate and continuous power supply.
Mogga Revival of Balala Sanghas & Navayuvatha Mogga focused its activities on sangha development and sangha engagement. Mogga introduced progressive membership levels and badges with the objective of encouraging children and youth to participate, graduate to the next level of membership and build a sense of pride by wearing the badges in the community.
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Between October 2017 to March 2018, 2,368 children were enrolled in 24 Balala Sanghas, and 161 youth were enrolled in Navayuvatha. The enrollment was achieved by undertaking a survey of the target population, setting membership targets, and getting the permission of parents. Ecology camps The Mogga Project partnered with the Kalpavalli programme to design and execute ecology camps for children and youth. The camps featured a visit to the Kalpavalli Community Conservation Area, followed by a session where the participants implemented their learning at the CYRC. The participants documented their findings through field surveys, notes, and photographs, and created a model ecosystem at the CYRC with rock, mud, and plants, showcasing the problems of and remedies for soil erosion. Participation in events 1,280 children and youth participated in 34 events and camps organised by Mogga. Organic gardens 2000 sq. ft. of organic vegetable gardens were developed by the Balala Sanghas in 16 villages. Children’s Newsletter Publication of Chinnari Nestam (“Children’s Friend”) was resumed, with two editions brought out by the children.
Progressive membership badges in Mogga.
Local youth at an Ecology Camp in the KCCA.
Waste Management Mogga chose waste management as the theme for 2017-18. The process was mapped out and planning was done to involve the sangha members in addressing the issue. An agreement was signed with the Auroville-based WASTELESS INDIA to use ‘Garbology 101’, their activity-based, waste management curriculum.
CYRC 6000+ children days The CYRC clocked 6000+ children days in 2017-18. On average, 10-15 children visited the CYRC during weekdays, and 30-40 children visited on weekends.
other events and celebrations included Ambedkar Jayanthi, Environment Day, Junior Sports Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanthi, Children’s Day, Essay competition, Rangoli competition etc. Mobile Activity Centre The CYRC’s Mobile Activity Centre reached out to 1,192 children across 30 schools during the year. The centre includes a Science Lab and a Creative Lab to enable children to experience and participate in science experiments and crafts.
Relocation of CYRC The CYRC was shifted to an adjoining building belonging to the Timbaktu Collective in December 2017. The centre was renovated, reimagined and Events & celebrations reorganised on the basis of activities. 1756 children took part in 12 events and The CYRC library was also reorganized. celebrations organised by the CYRC. A major event was the science exhibition as part of the National Science Day, which was celebrated on February 23, 2018. 91 children from 9 schools presented 41 experiments, with 200 students visiting the exhibition. The
In Memoriam Dr. U Subbaraju (‘Subba’) Dr. U. Subbaraju (‘Subba’), who headed Chiguru for almost 15 years (1993 to 2008), passed away on May 5, 2017. Subba devoted his life to educating and supporting thousands of children from marginalised and disadvantaged backgrounds. Subba is survived by Ancy, his wife and a former teacher at Prakruthi Badi, and two daughters, Geethika and Nandana, both of whom studied at Prakruthi Badi.
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Students from the Chennekothapalli High School are fascinated by the Model Watershed at the CYRC.
Skipping competition during the Junior Sports Day conducted at CYRC.
A scene from the AGM of Adisakthi MATCS in Chennekothapalli.
Members of the Mahasakthi Federation take out a rally on International Women’s Day.
3.6 Swasakthi Overview Swasakthi (“power of the self”) is and support in governance, financial the Collective’s initiative for the management, member education, and empowerment of marginalised rural advocacy. The Mahasakthi Federation women. The programme promotes also houses the Cooperatives’ Legal alternative financial institutions for Aid Cell, which is an informal grouping and by women in the form of Mutually of CEOs, staff members and Directors Aided Thrift Cooperative Societies that provides support to both members (MATCS).
In
addition
to
financial and non-members in cases of domestic
empowerment,
the
Cooperatives violence, marital disputes, property
are
sites
of
important
women’s disputes, and any other difficulties.
leadership, solidarity, collaboration, and social change; they have set in Each motion a radical personal and social the
Cooperative, Federation,
transformation encompassing choice, Directors dignity and respect. The Collective the
are of
sanghas
well
as
by
15
led
elected
leaders
has established four mandal-level women’s
as from
among
village
based
(groups).
The
Cooperatives in its working area: staff of the four Cooperatives and Adisakthi MATCS (Chennekothapalli), Federation are part of the Timbaktu Ananthasakthi
MATCS
(Roddam), Panchayati and the Swasakthi Working
Mahilasakthi MATCS (Ramagiri), and Group. The Federation as well as the Durgasakthi
MATCS
(Penukonda). member cooperatives are financially viable and autonomous. During the
The Cooperatives have come together year,
the
under the banner of the Mahasakthi supported Samakya (Mahasakthi Federation), a and
the
Swasakthi the Federation
programme, Cooperatives in
member
network organisation promoted by education and leadership training. the Collective to provide guidance
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Highlights Large capital base & membership
Land for Durgasakthi office
The consolidated capital base of the four Cooperatives for 2017-18 was ` 23.60 crores, a 15% increase from 2016-17. The growth in capital base was mainly due to loans worth ` 16.16 crores that were issued to 6,980 members during the year.
Durgasakthi MATCS purchased land near Penukonda for setting up its own office space. The building plans have been approved and construction will begin in 2018-19.
As on March 2018, there were 22,633 members belonging to four thrift and credit cooperatives. This is an increase of 1,648 women when compared to the membership in 2016-17. Inter-Cooperative loans Three Cooperatives issued loans worth ` 60 lakhs to Dharani FaM Coop for the purpose of arranging crop procurement. Adisakthi MATCS provided ` 23 lakhs, Ananthasakthi MATCS provided ` 14 lakhs, and Durgasakthi MATCS provided ` 23 lakhs. The loans were given at an interest rate of 7%, to be returned in six months. The Mahilasakthi MATCS repaid loans worth ` 51.25 lakhs to the Gramasiri and Prathibha Cooperatives.
Legal Aid The Cooperatives received 37 requests for legal aid from women in the working area for issues such as marital disputes, property disputes, marriage of children, and physical and/or mental violence. 16 cases were resolved through counseling and discussion, while in 21 cases, the women were assisted in approaching relevant authorities to file civil and criminal cases. One-day legal aid camps were held in 23 villages in partnership with local judges, lawyers, and the police to spread awareness on the rights of women.
Improved security As part of a major security upgrade, CCTV cameras have been installed in the offices of the four Cooperatives.
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Village-level thrift collection.
Graph: Exponential increase in Capital Base (figures in INR, crores)
Table: Loan utilisation details in 2016-17 No.
Particulars
Amount in INR
No. of Members
1
Business
3,16,12,000
1,478
2
Agriculture
3,00,14,000
1,293
3
Milch animals
2,42,39,000
821
4
House construction and repair
1,68,41,000
618
5
Education
1,49,89,000
669
6
Sheep rearing
1,23,36,000
570
7
Health
83,81,000
424
8
Home needs
60,79,000
411
9
Domestic functions
52,60,000
209
10
Debt Relief
40,50,000
171
11
Purchase of gold
33,92,000
103
12
Artisan work
23,41,500
127
14
Weaving
21,07,000
86
TOTAL
` 16,16,41,500
6,980
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Workshop with Ms. Shristi Bakshi.
Interaction with Shristi Bakshi In November 2017, 60 Cooperative leaders participated in an inspiring workshop with Ms. Shristi Bakshi and members of her ‘Cross Bow Miles’ initiative. She had halted in Chennekothapalli during her 3,800 kilometre journey on foot from Kanyakumari to Srinagar to raise awareness on abuse against women in India. Several important issues such as gender roles, biases and identities; self-exploration; finding one’s agency and voice; nurturing; and going after one’s dreams, were discussed. At the end of the workshop, Ms. Shristi said, “I’ve met thousands of women since I began this expedition in Kanyakumari, yet I’ve found this group to be the most empowered”.
A member gives a speech at the AGM of the Durgasakthi MATCS in Penukonda mandal.
A Police Officer addresses the Cooperative’s members during a Legal Aid Camp in Roddam.
Loan counseling at the Ananthasakthi MATCS in Roddam.
Santosh with his parents at a Cerebral Palsy Workshop in Timbaktu.
Dance practice in a Children’s Camp, July 2017.
3.7 Militha Overview The Militha (“inclusion�) programme multiple, village-level Cross-Disability advances the rights of Persons with Groups. Disabilities (PWDs) and helps them The
Militha
programme
supports
gain an equal status in family and Prathibha Cooperative in conducting society.
The
programme
partners regular meetings, thrift and credit
with the Prathibha Mutually Aided activities, and educational sessions Cooperative Society, a membership- for the Cooperatives Directors – both based organisation of PWDs living at the apex and mandal-level. The in three mandals of Ananthapuramu programme also undertakes activities District, established in 2008. Along with such as rehabilitative therapy for facilitating thrift and credit activities to children with disabilities and training enhance the financial status of PWDs, of parents/caretakers; following up the Prathibha Cooperative provides a with relevant public authorities on joint platform for PWDs to advocate schemes and benefits for PWDs; for their rights and entitlements. The conducting camps for assessment and Prathibha Cooperative functions as referral; interfacing with hospitals an apex organisation of three mandal- and other institutions; community level branches: Chaithanya Prathibha engagement and sensitisation; and in
Chennekothapalli,
Swarnagiri livelihood enhancement.
Prathibha in Ramagiri, and Adarsha Prathibha in Roddam. At the grassroots level, the Cooperative comprises of
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Highlights Capital base crosses ` 1 crore Prathibha Cooperative’s capital base touched the ` 1 crore mark, finishing at ` 1,00,25,257 in March 2018. The Cooperative issued loans worth ` 72,28,000 to members for the following main purposes: agriculture (30%), purchase of small ruminants (18%), purchase of milch animals (16%), small business (13%), and house repairs (10%). Capacity Building A three-phase training programme in counseling and communication was conducted for Prathibha Directors and Militha staff by Dr. Rajaram from Basic Needs India. The topics discussed were types and methods of counseling, relationship between the counsellor and client, listening, and stages of human development.
Assessment Camps On November 2017, a surgery assessment camp for children was held in Chennekothapalli in partnership with the Rural Development Trust (RDT). The RDT staff recommended surgery for five children and follow-up therapy for the remaining 35. On February 2018, another team from RDT recommended surgeries for 3 out of 15 children. In December 5, 2017, a hearing aid camp was conducted by the Abhaya Speech and Hearing Centre, with 10 out of 40 children being recognised as needing hearing aids.
Children’s Camps Two camps were held in Timbaktu for children with disabilities. 66 children had fun taking part in activities such as percussion, dance, art and craft and A specialised workshop was held in various games. Timbaktu for 20 children with cerebral palsy and their parents, on April 20- Access to entitlements 22, 2017. The workshop, which was Prathibha members were supported conducted by Ms. Geetha and Ms. Vani to claim the following government from FAME India (Bangalore), covered schemes and entitlements: disability the origin of cerebral palsy, its nature certificates (18), train passes (84), bus and onset, provision of therapy, setting passes (357), pensions (64), marriage of therapy, balancing the needs of the benefit (1) and equipment (99). 6 members benefited from RDT’s child and family etc. Housing programme for persons with Rehabilitative therapy disabilities. A team of in-house therapists and para-therapists provided home-based Fellowships rehabilitative therapy to 255 children 18 youth with disabilities studying with disabilities (mental retardation – in Grade 10 and above, received 54, speech and hearing - 51, cerebral fellowships of ` 1,17,643 to support palsy - 71, vision – 26, and physical their education and travel costs. disabilities – 53).
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Skill Training 32 parents of children with disabilities were trained for five months on tailoring. They subsequently received loans from the Prathibha Cooperative to purchase sewing machines.
The Sub-Inspector of Police, the Mandal Parishad Development Officer and the representatives of the Ananthapuramu Disability Rights Forum were among the special guests. The highlight of the event was several cultural performances by children with disabilities. The Celebration of Special Days other major event was the 209th Birth The World Disability Day was Centenary of Louis Braille on January celebrated in Roddam village on 4, 2018, which was celebrated across December 8, 2017, with 800 members the three mandal-level offices. participating.
Performers with guests at the World Disability Day celebrations in Roddam.
Graph: Prathibha Cooperative’s Capital Base crosses ` 1 crore
Dr. Rajaram conducting a counseling and communication workshop in Timbaktu.
A doctor from the Rural Development Trust at a Disability Camp in Chennekothapalli.
Parents of children with disabilities at the start of training programme on tailoring.
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GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS
4.1 Events & Conferences The Collective’s staff participated in the following events and conferences: • ‘Kinship Conservation Regional Workshop’, Bangalore (February 2018) • ‘Agriculture Conference – 2018’, the annual international conference of the Biodynamic movement, Dornach, Switzerland (February 7-10, 2018) • BIOFACH 2018, the world’s largest organic trade fair, Nuremberg, Germany (February 14-15, 2018) • ‘The Audit Company: from verification to a certification business’, an expert discussion on organic certification mechanisms, Kirchberg an der Jagst, Germany (February 16-17, 2018) • The Market Place, an event celebrating all things organic and natural at the Vedic Village Spa Resort in Kolkata (January 14-16, 2018) • Vikalp Sangam, Udaipur (November 26 - December 1, 2017) • Policy Roundtable on sustainability of FPOs (farmer producer organisations), organised by Development Alternatives in partnership with Integrated Mountain Initiatives in Gangtok, Sikkim (November 2729, 2018) • IFOAM General Assembly, New Delhi (November 12-13, 2017) • Organic World Congress, New Delhi (November 9-11, 2018) • 13th General Thimayya Memorial Lecture in Bishop Cottons Boys’ High School in Bengaluru. The lecture was delivered by C.K.Ganguly, who is an alumnus of the school (September 16, 2017) • ‘Uzhave Thalai - 2017’, the annual seminar on farming in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (July 15, 2017) • 2nd Organic Asia Conference/3rd IFOAM Asia General Assembly, Xichong County, Sichuan Province, China (May 19-21, 2017)
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4.2 Media Coverage A field report from the Collective was published in the Ethical Consumer magazine after it received the Lush Spring Prize 2017 (Established Projects). Title: 2018 Lush Spring Prize shortlist announced Date: March, 2018 Link: http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/portals/0/downloads/back%20issues/171.pdf
Featured by Bhoomi Magazine as one of the many organisations doing their bit to protect India’s forests. Title: Celebrating the forests of India with the people who create forests every day Date of publication: March 21, 2018 Link: http://bhoomimagazine.org/2018/03/21/celebrating-the-forests-of-india-withpeople-who-create-forests-every-day/
Sanctuary Asia, the wildlife and nature conservation magazine, featured the Timbaktu Collective in its ‘NGO Profiles’ section. The article was featured in Volume 38, Issue no. 2 (February 2018). Date of publication: February 17, 2018 Link: http://www.sanctuaryasia.com/resources/ngo-profiles/10776-the-timbaktucollective.html
Bablu and the Collective’s work were discussed in the Telegraph in relation to the ‘The Market Place’ event in Kolkata. Title: The organic life Date of publication: January 23, 2018 Link: https://www.telegraphindia.com/lifestyle/the-organic-life-202982)
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Analysis of results from the SARAS-2 radiometer deployed in the Timbaktu agroforest habitat have been published in the journal of the American Astronomical Society. This is part of ongoing experiments being conducted on the evolution of the universe by scientists from the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru. Title: Constraining Cosmic Dawn and Cosmological Re-ionization Date of publication: December 14, 2018 Link: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2018AAS...23111603S
The Collective’s work was profiled in Lush Times (the blog from Lush cosmetics), as a follow-up to being adjudged as the winner of the Lush Spring Prize 2017 (Established Projects category). Title: Lessons in Regeneration: The Timbaktu Collective Date of publication: December 10, 2017 Link: https://uk.lush.com/article/lessons-regeneration-timbaktu-collective
The Timbaktu Collective was the cover story of the October 2017 edition of ‘Conversations Today’, a monthly tabloid on the social sector. Title: Seeking out sustainability Date of publication: November 1, 2017 Link: http://csim.in/conversations/ConversationsToday-October2017.pdf
Bablu was featured in The Hindu as one of the speakers at ‘Uzhave Thalai 2017’. Date: July 24, 2017 Link: https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/a-quick-look-at-what-some-ofthe-speakers-said-at-the-recent-uzhave-thalai/article19342201.ece Mr. Siddharth Rao, Director – Ecology at the Collective, wrote an article in The Ecologist, a leading environmental affairs platform. Title: Timbaktu Collective – bridging community and conservation Date of publication: July 12, 2017 Link: https://theecologist.org/2017/jul/12/spotlight-regeneration-timbaktu-collectivebridging-community-and-conservation
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4.3 Visitors We prioritise the sharing of our work and approach with interested individuals and groups. To streamline this process, we organise structured three-day ‘Visitor Days’ once every three months. We also receive short-term visitors throughout the year. We hosted visitors from the following institutions in 2017-18: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Demeter International Rang De (Social Investors) PRADHAN, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh IFOAM Asia Reliance Foundation, Adoni, Andhra Pradesh Community Development Service, Nepal The Forest Way, Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu Puvidham Farm School, Nagarkoodal, Tamil Nadu CrossBowMiles Sakhi Samstha, Bellary, Karnataka Saral Jeevan, Hyderabad Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru Kinship Conservation Fellows, USA Shirdi Sai Global Trust, Penukonda Slacklife Inc. Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu Lush Cosmetics & Ethical Consumer Magazine, UK Équiterre, Canada Permaculture Association, UK Agro Mapu Business Ltda, Chile
Social Investors from Rang De and members of a Dharani family. Credit: Rang De
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INTERNAL ORGANISATION
5.1 Administration Sruthi Working Group The Sruthi Working Group comprises of all the administrative and support functions of the Collective. It encompasses fund raising; financial management; Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME); communication, documentation, reporting; contracting for consultancies; legal compliance, hospitality and logistics; office maintenance as well as repairs and construction. As in previous years, the Sruthi Working Group did a great job in anchoring the operations of the Collective.
Consultancies The Collective engaged the services of the following consultants in 2017-18: • Mr. Haritha Sarma & Dr. Anuradha Prasad: staff performance assessment • Mr. Haritha Sarma, Dr. Anuradha Prasad, Ms. Lalitha Iyer, Mr. Kishore Gandhi: Self-development for members of Swasakthi Working Group • Mr. Ashok Kumar Ganguly: fund raising and communications • Ms. Shonali Chenzira: preparation of IEC material for environmental education • Ms. Ruchi Prasad: study on livelihoods for persons with disabilities • Black Ticket Films: production of short films on the Collective • Ms. Sayonika Sengupta: academic support & student assessment • Ms. Duhita Ganguly: documentation & student assessment • Mr. Jayakaran: training in Biodynamic farming
Timbaktu Kalayika Timbaktu Kalayika (Kalayika) is a Cooperative comprising of all the full-time functionaries of the Collective and the staff of the partner Cooperatives. Established in 2011, its main activities are provision of savings and credit facilities to members, organising group health insurance, and undertaking social welfare activities in our working area. As on March 2018, TC Kalayika had a turnover of ` 37 lakhs. It also contributed ` 2.58 lakhs for the welfare of people in need in the working area of the Collective.
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5.2 Organisational Information Managing Committee Ms. Mary Vattamattam | Chairperson Mary is a development activist with 40 years of experience in working with marginalised sections of people in Andhra Pradesh. She is the Director - Programmes at the Collective. Mr. C.K.Ganguly | Secretary CK ‘Bablu’ Ganguly is a development activist, social entrepreneur and change-maker with 40 years of experience working with marginalised and rural populations in Andhra Pradesh. He is the Executive Director at the Collective. Mr. John D’Souza | Treasurer John is an IEC (Information, Education and Communications) professional based in Mumbai. He founded and led the Centre for Education and Documentation (CED), one of India’s earliest resource centres focusing on developmental issues, for nearly four decades. Ms. Jayapadma RV Jayapadma is a rural management professional with twenty years of experience working with community-based organisations, NGOs, bi-lateral and multilateral organisations, government organisations and academic institutions. Ms. Garima Bhatia Garima is a chemical engineer by training and a nature lover by passion who lives in Bengaluru. After spending ten years working with General Motors, she is now exploring her multiple interests – as a Project Manager with the Nature Conservation Foundation, as a bird watcher and photographer, and as a volunteer for several social and environmental causes. Ms. Annapurna Mamidipudi Annapurna is a researcher, development activist, and fabric expert with interests in handloom weaving, sustainable agriculture, development policy and market-oriented methods to sustain traditional arts and crafts. Mr. Pradeep Esteves Pradeep has been involved in development activities for over three and a half decades. The first two were as Director of the Coolie Sangha, an NGO representing landless labourers in Karnataka. He currently supports and facilitates organisational change processes as Director of Context – India.
Steering Committee Mr. V. Manikandan (Convenor) Ms. Mary Vattamattam Mr. C.K.Ganguly Ms. Zabeera Khanam
Mr. P. Narasimha Murthy Mr. K. Murugesan Mr. A. Chennakesavulu Mr. M. Ramesh Kumar
Mr. Siddharth Rao Mr. K. Sannappaiah Mr. T. Ramanjineyulu
Bankers Canara Bank (Trinity Circle Branch) MG Road, Bangalore - 560001
Canara Bank (Chennekothapalli) Branch) Chennekothapalli, Ananthapuramu District - 515101
Auditors A.R.Rao & Rajan (Chartered Accountants) 186/A, 1st Floor, Venkataranga Iyengar Street, Seshadripuram, Bangalore 560020
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5.3 Supporters Our sincere thanks to the institutions & individuals who supported our work in 2017-18.
Institutions Bread for the World (BfW) - Protestant Development Service is the global development agency of the Protestant Churches in Germany. BfW supports our work with smallholder farmers, agricultural labourers, enterprise development, women, and ecology. Asha for Education is a volunteer-driven non-profit organisation based in the USA. Its New York, London, and Bangalore Chapters, have supported our work with children for several years. Kadoorie Charitable Foundation The Kadoorie Charitable Foundation (KCF) is a philanthropic trust setup by the Kadoorie family in Hong Kong. KCF supports our work with persons with disabilities, children, and youth. SPA Education Foundation SPA Education Foundation serves both as the holding company of Shirish Patel and Associates or SPA (a civil engineering company based in Mumbai) and as a trust which promotes improvement of primary education and healthcare in rural areas. SPA Education Foundation provides funding to the Nature School. Ion Foundation Ion Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Ion Exchange Limited, the water and environment management company. Ion Foundation provides funding to Prakruthi Badi. Rural Development Trust The reputed Spanish/Indian NGO provided support to persons with disabilities to access its housing scheme. Eaton Technologies The global power management company contributed to our General Fund.
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Individuals Ms. Alessandra L’Abate Mr. Anand Nair Mr. Christoph SimpfendÜrfer Mr. David Wilkinson Ms. Helga Fink Mr. Joseph Satish V.
Mr. KV Eashwar Prasad Mr. M Chandra Sekar Mr. Madhu Konakanchi Mr. Nagesh Kolagani Mr. Pruthvi Raj Ms. Anke Schwarzer
Mr. Arno Schwarzer Dr. Shambu Prasad Ms. Shibani Ganguly Mr. K. Sanghameshwar
Acknowledgment We are extremely grateful to the institutions that supported our work since November 1990. Some of them are as follows:
Community Aid Abroad
District Rural Development Programme
Drought Prone Area Development Programme
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KZE/MISEREOR
Millepede Foundation
Options & Solutions
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57
129.30
27.30
20.61
9.90
8.97
1.61
Kadoorie Charitable Foundation Hong Kong
Asha for Education
Lush Spring Prize
Rural Development Trust
Individuals
Eaton Technologies
Capital Expenditure
6.33
2.50
2.10
Other Income
SPA Education Foundation
ION Foundation
TOTAL
451.62
1.18
Programme Advance
Programme Advance
Cash & Bank Balance
7.72
Staff Gratuity Account
Investments Fixed Deposits
Asset
Current Assets, Loans, Advances
196.27
Funds - Other Funds
Fixed WDV
Assets
Current Liabilities
246.46
Amount in lakhs
Capital Fund (Fixed Asset Cost)
Liabilities
BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31.03.2018
Closing Balances
Administration
7.70
Individuals & Local Organisations
At
Total
Amount in lakhs
4.44
83.09
451.62
87.53
117.63
246.46
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10,000 to 20,000
0 57
40,000 to 50,000 Above 50,000 Total
75.77
Administration
TOTAL
Excess of Income over Expenditure
51.97
152.82
Programme Facilitation and Coordination
Expenditure 246.45
Capital Cost
75
2
3
6
3
61
0
Male
132
2
5
7
4
113
1
Total
577.10
40.08
537.02
Amount in lakhs
Other Income
Interest on S.B. A/Cs & Bank Deposits
Specific Grants and Contributions
Income
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FROM 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2018
1 2
30,000 to 40,000
1
1
Below 10,000 20,000 to 30,000
Female
Salary in Rupees
Salaries of Timbaktu Panchayati Members 2017-18
Programmes
733.28
196.27
52.73
52.81
1.85
Community Support
8.83
13.56
16.45
32.65
33.33
34.34
35.61
60.10
190.67
4.06
Domestic Contributions
Total 733.28
2017-18 Amt in lakhs
Training of team members
Studies and documentation
Promotion of rural enterprises
Child Rights
Livelihoods for Landless Labourers
Alternative Education
Women’s Empowerment
352.37
Brot Fur Die Welt - Germany
Rights and rehabilitation of PWDs
Ecological conservation
8.41
Interest on investments
EXPENDITURE
Sustainable Agriculture & Marketing
Particulars
Foreign Contributions
156.18
Opening Balance
2017-18
Amt in lakhs
Donors
SOURCES OF FUNDS
6
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
577.1o
6.33
8.41
562.37
Amount in lakhs
The Timbaktu Collective Registered Office: No. 46 Primrose Road, Bengaluru - 560025 Field Office: Chennekothapalli village, Ananthapuramu District - 515101 Andhra Pradesh, India Tel +918559-240149, 240335 info@timbaktu.org www.timbaktu.org