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Saral aims at creating & strengthning rights based environment and good governance systems & practice               

Capability

PHYSICAL
Saral infrastructure reflects the organizational philosophy. Saral possesses a simple but well-designed infra-structure in tune with the programs and activities. The infrastructure facilities include a training hall, resource center, computer pool, discussion rooms and in-house pantry.

Saral believes training is an invasive procedure of human mind. Saral possesses advanced training facilities specially designed based on the training philosophy*. This includes a state of the art training hall equipped with computerized projection system, comfortable sitting arrangements to accommodate fifteen to thirty-five participants, controlled lighting & temperature system, systems for audio-visual presentations, etc. The resource center is equipped with physical & digital libraries with access to information relevant to the development sector. It offers various periodicals, news magazines, news letters, information brochures, booklets, relevant articles, etc. in print form. It also has a collection of books, reference books, best practices documents, manuals, training materials, audio-video cassettes, CDs, etc. on different issues. IEC/BCC material from different programs, in different languages and on different issues is available for reference. Reproduction facilities are also provided. Resource center also provides library facilities with small reading space. The computer pool provides internet access with personal assistance for internet usage for NGOs, which would assist NGOs for:

(i)    Developing resources in terms of funding, volunteers and brand building through internet.

(ii)    Information dissemination of the best practices and success stories for multiplier effect across the  
  world.   

(iii)   Constructing knowledge base for knowledge driven development through internet and digital media.

DIGITAL
Saral resource center is equipped with a computer pool for individuals and organizations working on development issues. It provides access to

  • Information data base of national and international agencies working on development issues, donor agencies, funding guidelines, information on challenge and venture funds, Voluntary organizations (functional & geographical area wise), human resources, training resources, etc. specially designed to cater to the needs of the voluntary sector.

  • Internet – for fund raising, information, dissemination, resource sharing and resource mobilisation.

  • Digital libraries with collection of samples of IEC/BCC material, IEC/BCC approaches, best practices, innovative
    pilot approaches experiences, articles, e-journals, documents, CDs, etc.

  • Self-learning training modules for development professionals to provide flexi-learning.

  • Computer based models with practical exercises for planning and other management skills

  • Animated learning modules for non-literates / semi-literates  

 INTELLECTUAL
Saral is supported by three-tier intellectual resources.

The CORE team comprises of professionals from different discipline of management and development with intense experience working across sectors and across states. The core team possesses rich experience working at grass-root level as well as with bilaterals & multilaterals, state & national governments, international NGOs, media, private sector, etc.

The core team is supported by an ADVISORY COMMITTEE which comprises of professionals & experts with rich and varied experience from different walks of life. The committee comprises of external people which meet at a regular interval and provide expert inputs on the functioning of Saral.

Saral is being provided with issue-based or project-based support from a team of external resources who associate as and when required. The list of associates comprises of more than 100 people working in different functional areas and based in different geographical areas.

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Last update : 7th August2007