Helping Adolescents Towards
Happy and Healthy Adulthood
#DrivingTheChangeThatMatters
Development Consortium (DC) is a dynamic, women-led non-profit organisation committed to empowering youth. We influence behaviours, facilitate change and innovate people-focused solutions to improve quality of life for all.
OUR IMPACT
19
States
Reached
14.2
Million
People benefitted offline*
11.2
Million
People benefitted
12+
Projects
5+
Our Focus Areas
Health, education, gender, diversity and inclusivity, youth empowerment
SUCCESS STORIES
Arvind Sinha
Communication for Social Impact
Arvind Sinha from Khagariya, Bihar, faced challenges in securing employment due to difficulties in public communication. Determined to improve, he joined DC's Mobikaar programme to enhance communication skills for...
Sonam Kumari
Nourishing India's Future
Sunita Kumari, a teenager from Sursa block in Uttar Pradesh, was diagnosed with severe anaemia during a school health camp organized by DC's Sampushti project. With a haemoglobin level of just 4 mg/dL. Sunita urgently...
Sugandh Kumari
Bridging the Gap to Independence
Sugandh Kumari, hailing from Bihar, embodies a heartwarming tale of determination and resilience. Raised by parents working as house help and daily wage contractors in Gurgaon, Sugandh's unwavering ambition led her...
Sampushti
Promoting Adolescent Health and Well-being
Sampushti is DC’s nutrition initiative aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of adolescents and infants in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. Through our Adolescent Health Awareness and Home Based Nutrition Care initiatives, we focus on leveraging Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) along with Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategies to set the foundation for a healthier future for our future generations.
Streeksha
Educate to Empower
Project Streeksha is an initiative dedicated to bridging the gender gap in professional education and financial independence for women in India
Our project adopts a holistic approach to empower women. By offering scholarships, monthly sustenance, and comprehensive support, we help overcome financial and other ecosystem obstacles to higher education. Our efforts contribute to increasing female workforce participation, fostering economic growth, and creating opportunities for individual development.
Love Matters India
Empowering Youth Towards Informed Decision Making
Love Matters is India’s leading digital Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information platform catering to the needs of young people. The programme provides open, honest, non-judgmental and science-based information on using innovative media formats.
