:Arasavalli Road, State Bank Colony, Srikakulam DIST, AP- 532001
:hdsa.org@gmail.com
Human Development and Students Association (HDSA) is a dedicated nonprofit organization working to uplift the lives of marginalized communities, particularly Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and economically disadvantaged Backward Classes (BC) and Other Castes (OC). Inspired by the struggles of rural youth, HDSA focuses on education, skill development, sustainable livelihoods, and social empowerment.
Our journey began with the vision to bring change in rural communities by addressing unemployment, lack of quality education, and socio-economic challenges. Today, we stand as a beacon of hope, especially for students, women, farmers, and artisans across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
We provide free study materials, scholarships, and guidance to economically backward and meritorious students. Our goal is to ensure access to quality education for all, especially those in rural and tribal areas.
HDSA conducts training in communication skills, soft skills, and entrepreneurship to help youth become employment-ready and self-reliant.
We implement community-based rehabilitation programs for students with disabilities, promoting inclusion and equal opportunities.
Our initiatives focus on the socio-economic empowerment of women through skill training, income-generating programs, and self-help groups (SHGs) that promote self-sufficiency and dignity.
We support farmers through horticulture, beekeeping, fisheries, and milk marketing federations. We also promote soil health and productivity through the “Per Drop More Crop” initiative and modern agriculture technologies aligned with the “Lab to Land” concept.
We work to create job opportunities in various sectors like handlooms, handicrafts, bamboo product design, textiles, IT, pharmaceuticals, leather, agriculture, electronics, tourism, and biotechnology.
HDSA identifies and supports children involved in labor, providing education and care. We place special focus on the welfare of children and adolescents, ensuring their protection and development.
Through our village clubs, we organize health awareness programs, blood donation camps, and HIV/AIDS education. We also focus on tribal women's health, addressing issues like anemia, malaria, and cholera.
We conduct financial literacy programs to improve economic stability and connect rural youth with job fairs and industrial placements, reducing migration by ensuring sustainable employment locally.
HDSA runs village clubs where students receive career guidance, access mini libraries, and engage in literacy awareness campaigns.
We encourage the export of local produce via land and sea, leveraging natural resources and traditional crafts for global reach.
To create a sustainable, self-reliant farming community by promoting collective growth, increasing profitability, and ensuring food security for future generations.
To empower farmers through training, input support, and infrastructure.
To develop strong market linkages and fair trade practices.
To foster innovation, transparency, and sustainable agriculture.