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UPVAN is a state level network of CSOs which was initiated
by some like minded organizations who got together to register their
protest against the demolition of Babari Masjid in the State. Later
on the network broad-based its activities and is very active on
a number of entitlement issues.
A State network of voluntary organizations in U.P. is to promote
collective voice of civil society for impacting lives of poor and
marginalized. It has been engaged in creating a conducive environment
for voluntary actions in the State for more than a decade. The actors
of civil society and other voluntary groups joined the common platform
to increase their cumulative strength of active, dynamic, and vibrant
voluntary organizations by enabling them to accelerate their Collective
voice for impacting lives of Poor & marginalized people. UPVAN
has always adhered to its values as EQUALITY to tackle discrimination;
PARTICIPATION towards achievements of missions; EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
for all; DEMOCRATIC FUNCTIONING with transparency and accountability;
SECULARISM & RESPECT for others activities, programs and experiences.
Presently, it has a membership of 316 voluntary organizations covering
67 districts. It commands proactive relationship with Govt., CSOs,
Media, Academia and Voluntary groups. It intervenes regularly through
its member VOs on concurrent issues. It has gained the faith &
confidence of its members owing to democratic process initiated
in a network. Image building of voluntary sector is its significant
role achievement. UPVAN is placed as a member of NGO Cell in the
State Govt. Gradually, it has developed in to a learning Institute
in networking and collaborating 90 issue-based network and regional
networks in the State. It has developed a unique method of membership
through process of screening, level of participation and credibility.
Influencing stake-holders; research and documentation sensitizing
and perspective building; multistakeholders dialogue and building
alliances at State and National level are the major types of interventions
from UPVAN. The program and activities in UPVAN cover Advocacy on
current issues, Networking & Alliance Building, Main-streaming
Gender and Information Resource services.
Currently UPVAN is coordinating State level Campaigns on RTI, NREGA,
GOVERNANCE ACCOUNTABILITY ETC. At present, 316 active, vibrant and
credible CSOs of U.P. are member of UPVAN. UPVAN is being supported
by CORDAID, NOVIB, UNMC, DFID, CAPART etc.
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