Who we are

Samerth Charitable Trust was established in 1992 and began its field operations in 2001 with a mission to empower vulnerable individuals and communities to live with dignity and resilience. It started its journey in the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake by initiating relief and rehabilitation efforts in the Rapar and Bhachau blocks of Kutch district. Over time, Samerth transitioned from emergency response to long-term development initiatives, focusing on drinking water security, protective irrigation, and community-level water harvesting by effectively leveraging MGNREGA and other government schemes. Its work has since evolved to include participatory groundwater management, revitalization of traditional water bodies, and strengthening climate-resilient livelihoods.

In 2006–07, Samerth began operations in the remote tribal hamlets of Kabirdham district in Chhattisgarh, working closely with the Baiga tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). The organization initially established mini-Anganwadis in unserved hamlets and later expanded its work in collaboration with government departments to strengthen watershed development, eco-restoration, and quality education—especially for children from migrant families.

Today, Samerth operates in 11 districts across Chhattisgarh, implementing programs focused on quality education, landscape restoration, water conservation, regenerative agriculture, and livelihood enhancement, with particular emphasis on the empowerment of children, youth, and women.