NGO Participation
Lutheran World Service India Trust
About Us
Lutheran World Service India Trust (LWSIT) was registered on September 4, 2008 with the objective of continuing the programs of Lutheran World Service India (LWSI). LWSI established its presence in India in 1974, in response to the refugee problems in West Bengal after the Bangladesh War of Independence. LWSI continued to work with the marginalized and those affected by natural or human-made disasters without regard to race, sex, creed caste, nationality or political conviction. The Trust, as the successor of LWS India, has inherited a rich legacy of experience of implementing development projects in rural and urban areas as well as humanitarian response and disaster preparedness projects across India. LWSIT is well established in the Eastern Region of India as an organ of transformation, currently working in partnership with over two thousand communities on issues of Sustainable Livelihood, Environment, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction, Education, Health, and Gender Justice & Peace Building.
Our Appeal
Support “CHANGE: Community-Led Holistic Action for Nature and Gender Empowerment”
Together, we can transform communities and our planet through nature, energy, and empowerment.
The Vision
Our mission is to create lasting environmental and social impact across the diverse regions of Kolkata, Birbhum, and Bankura by addressing key challenges through community-driven action. Through the CHANGE initiative, we aim to achieve:
- Tree-Planting Campaign: Planting 20,000 fruit-bearing saplings to increase green cover, provide sustenance, and restore ecosystems.
- Improved Livelihoods: Empowering 500 farmers and rural households with sustainable agricultural practices, improving income, and securing food resources.
- Energy Efficiency: Facilitating solar mini-grids for 50 households and providing improved cooking stoves to 100 households, helping families switch to clean energy and reducing reliance on traditional fuel.
- Gender-Responsive Climate Action & Educational Impact: Increasing women’s and transgender participation in climate action by 30%, offering training programs, educating 500 students, and raising climate awareness among 5,000 community members.
Why Your Support Matters
This project focuses on creating resilient communities while also addressing critical climate issues. With your help, we can build a sustainable future, increase biodiversity, promote gender equity, and improve energy access in rural areas. Your contribution will directly impact the livelihoods of vulnerable communities and protect our natural environment for future generations.
Your Impact
By contributing to this campaign, you will help us:
- Plant 20,000 trees that will restore ecosystems, enhance food security, and combat climate change.
- Empower 500 farmers with sustainable practices that uplift rural livelihoods.
- Provide solar mini-grids and improved cooking stoves to 150 households, improving health, saving energy costs, and reducing carbon footprints.
- Increase climate leadership among women and transgender individuals, bringing diverse voices to the forefront of environmental action.
- Educate and inspire the next generation of climate advocates.
Be a Part of the CHANGE!
Your contribution is vital to helping us reach our goal of ₹30 lakhs. Whether you donate ₹500 or ₹10,000, every amount moves us closer to our vision of a greener, more equitable world.
Let us create a world where nature, gender empowerment, and community well-being coexist in harmony!
Our Projects
Help us raise funds for our specific needs.
| Project Name | Project Description | Donate |
|---|---|---|
| The Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCAM) Project | The CCAM Project by LWSIT covers 200 communities, 11,179 households, and 58,203 marginalized people across Assam, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It raises awareness, educates on climate change, and builds adaptation skills. Vulnerable groups are empowered for collective action to improve living standards. Implemented in partnership with Normisjon, the project focuses on climate resilience and sustainable socio-economic development. | |
| The Social Transformation Economic Empowerment and Risk Reduction (STEER) | The STEER Rural Project operates in 250 communities across Odisha (Balangir, Kalahandi, Kendrapara, Mayurbhanj) and West Bengal (Bankura), covering 12,883 households and 54,490 people. Its goal is to empower Dalits, Tribes/Adivasis, and other vulnerable groups to lead dignified lives without gender disparity. Supported by Act CoS and ELCA, the project targets areas with high concentrations of Tribal and Dalit populations, addressing their socio-economic challenges. | |
| The Gender Empowerment Project (GEP) | The Gender Empowerment Project (GEP) targets 75 slums in Kolkata, Cuttack, and Bhubaneswar to promote gender equality, reaching 14,446 households and 58,979 people. LWSIT implemented the project with community-based organizations and partnered with government and non-government agencies. It formed 47 new women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and strengthened 92 SHGs, 5 livelihood groups, 2 transgender groups, and 24 CBOs through awareness, training, financial linkages, and exposure visits. | |
| Enhanced Health, Education, Livelihood and Leadership for Tribal and Dalit Women and Adolescent Girls in Nabarangpur and Rayagada Districts of Odisha, India. | Supported by The HANS Foundation, the project empowers marginalized Tribal and Dalit women and girls in Nabarangpur and Rayagada districts of Odisha, India. These areas face high poverty, limited healthcare, and minimal educational access, disproportionately affecting women. The project addresses these challenges through health interventions, non-formal education, sustainable livelihoods, and promoting women’s leadership and gender equality. | |
| Enhanced Livelihood Security for Tribal and Dalit Families in Odisha | The project in Kalahandi, Balangir, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapada, and Jajpur districts of Odisha aims to improve underprivileged farmers\' livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, increasing household income by 70%. It enhances crop trade via market linkages and boosts women’s economic participation through cooperatives and Self-Help Groups. LWSIT supports CBOs, promotes climate-resilient crops, and fosters entrepreneurship among Dalit and Tribal communities. | |
| Child Care Institution (CCI) | Supported by the Govt. of West Bengal\'s Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department, this project supports 20 girls aged 6-14 through the Child Care Institute, providing shelter, nutrition, sanitation, and recreation. To ensure quality education, four private tutors assist with the daily curriculum. Health camps with medical practitioners are organized, and various extracurricular activities are conducted to support the children’s overall development. | |
| Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) | The Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) is part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), aiming to provide shelter for the urban poor. Supported by the Controller of Vagrancy, Govt. of West Bengal, LWSIT is an approved organization implementing the SUH program at 33/7 Muraipukur Road, Ultadanga, Kolkata. The SUH project has successfully supported 80 homeless individuals, offering services in accordance with the scheme\'s guidelines. | |
| Open Shelter Project for Girls | In 2022, LWSIT surveyed Ultadanga and identified 20 children needing care, with 17 involved in laborious jobs like making bottle caps and cutting garment threads. Most parents showed little concern for their development. To address this, LWSIT approached the Directorate of Child Rights and Trafficking, Dept. of Women and Child Development, and received approval from the Project Approval Board chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. | |
| Children Education Centre (CEC) | LWSIT supports The Bridge Program through the Children Education Centre (CEC) to assist struggling students at risk of dropping out due to lack of guidance and exposure. We provide quality education to 30 underprivileged children aged 5 to 16 (boys and girls) at our Ultadanga Campus. This project is supported by Saviour Foundation, Dreaming Bees Foundation, and Tech Lateetud Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Humanitarian Response Program | India has seen a rise in climate disasters, including floods, cyclones, and droughts, severely impacting vulnerable groups like small farmers, women, children, PwD, and the elderly. LWSIT has provided humanitarian assistance in flood-affected areas, including Kokrajhar and Chirang in Assam, and Cuttack, Kendrapada, and Jajpur in Odisha, as well as to those affected by ethnic conflict in Manipur. These efforts align with national and international disaster response agendas. |
Our Gallery
Our Supporters
- Debasree Chakraborty
- Alexander James
- Diptiranjan Behera
- Mili mantry
- Amiya Ranjan Roul
- Sudhir Kumar Sahu
Contact Details
Mr. Kishore Kumar Nag
- Phone: 9007049389
- Email: edkishore@lwsit.org
Website Details
- Website Link: http://www.lwsit.org/
