BHM & KROSS · Implementing Support — ODP Mysore

Empowering Women,
Transforming Communities

A collaborative initiative supported by MISEREOR‑Germany and implemented by KROSS‑Bangalore, working across the villages of Mysore District to move families from marginalisation to self‑reliance.

Donor · MISEREOR‑Germany Implemented by KROSS‑Bangalore Support · ODP‑Mysore
Why we exist

Vision, Mission & Goal

VISION

Justice & Ecological Harmony

A society founded on justice, peace, equality, the common good, and ecological harmony.

MISSION

Dignity & Rights for the Most Marginalised

To be a quality resource organisation, engaging development actors to uphold the dignity and rights of the Most Marginalised Communities through research, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaborative social action toward sustainable development.

GOAL

Advancing the UN SDGs, Together

To actively contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals in partnership with member organisations, sponsors, government departments, NGOs, institutions, and individuals.

Our approach

Strategic Objectives

At the heart of our mission is the socio‑economic elevation of women. With BHM and KROSS, our Women Empowerment Projects bridge the gap between marginalisation and self‑reliance — because when a woman is empowered, her whole family and community rewrites its future. Our visionary goal: helping socio‑economically vulnerable women and their families transition into a life of safety, security, and sustainable livelihood.

Economic Prosperity & Education

Facilitating sustainable income growth for families, so the next generation thrives through optimised nutrition and access to high‑quality education.

Essential Infrastructure

Advocating for and providing access to the cornerstones of well‑being — clean water, improved sanitation, and comprehensive health and hygiene standards.

Rights & Advocacy

Empowering women to recognise, exercise, and defend their fundamental rights and legal entitlements, fostering a culture of equity.

Institutional Sustainability

Nurturing grassroots organisations into independent, self‑sustaining institutions that safeguard the livelihoods of their villages long into the future.

Where we work

Our Footprint

The project's impact spans the heart of Mysore District, creating a network of resilience across three taluks, dozens of panchayaths, and dozens of villages.

3
Taluks
30
Panchayaths
73
Villages
3
Town Panchayaths

Taluks covered: KR Nagar, Hunsur & H.D. Kote.

Scope of Impact — Administrative Reach

Taluks 3 Town Panchayaths 3 Panchayaths 30 Villages 73
Measurable commitments

Project Objectives

Three concrete objectives anchor the initiative — from grassroots women leadership to gender‑equal villages and a state‑level federation for SHG sustainability.

Objective 1 · By April 2026

600 women leaders reaching 5,500 under‑privileged women across 62 villages

600 Leaders 5,500 Reached
Women leaders Women & families reached
Objective 2 · By April 2026

28 Gender Equality Action Teams across 14 partner organisations, active in 768 villages

50% of population
Population reached with gender sensitivity Remaining population
Objective 3

A state‑level federation championing women's issues & SHG sustainability

Federating affiliated Self‑Help Groups (SHGs) into one advocacy body for women's rights and sustainability.