Key themes

The Poorest Areas Civil Society (PACS) Programme focuses on two key themes in our work to help socially excluded groups in India: non-discriminatory access to livelihood opportunities and the right to basic services.
Read more about our thematic approach
Women carrying cut wood balanced on their heads
Sustainable livelihoods
Improving access to work, land rights and skills
Accessing opportunities
Right to basic services
Access to education, health and nutrition.
Accessing services

News and views

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Winds of Change
Women for hospital births in Jharkhand village
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woman with produce
Odisha Launch
PACS launches its inclusive livelihoods programme
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manual scavenging
Manual Scavenging Bill
Government approves amendments to eradicate shame
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manual scavenging
Struggle to continue
Setback in Caste Legislation in UK
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