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Manobal Bihar

Manobal Bihar – Community Mental Health Initiative

Building open conversations on mental health with youth and communities, nurturing emotional strength, healthy daily habits, and supportive learning environments at the grassroots.

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Youth Education

Youth Education, Mental Growth & Healthy Life Mission

Through counselling and mental health awareness, we guide young people and families to strengthen learning abilities, build confidence, and move forward toward meaningful careers and hopeful futures.

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Ambedkar Hub

Ambedkar Prerna Study Hub – Learning Back, Moving Forward

A welcoming learning space where marginalized youth return to education, rebuild confidence, and prepare for higher studies, careers, and competitive opportunities, with special encouragement for young girls.

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Pad ATM

Pad ATM for Safe Periods and Healthy Life

Led by the Savitribai Phule Kishori Club, this initiative supports adolescent girls with safe menstrual choices, helping them live with dignity, health awareness, and self-confidence.

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Women Driving

From Struggle to Strength – Women Driving Their Own Future

Women from marginalized communities learn e-rickshaw driving and gain vehicles to earn independently, creating livelihoods rooted in dignity, equality, and local opportunity.

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Against Abuse

Girls Rise Against Child Marriage and Violence

Adolescent girls unite under the Child Marriage Free Campaign, taking a strong pledge to stand against child marriage, abuse, sexual violence, and trafficking while choosing safety, dignity, and fearless futures.

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Disaster Relief

Food, Safety, and Dignity in Times of Disaster

During floods and emergencies, we support the most vulnerable with cooked meals, dry ration, hygiene kits, and safe care so that every life is protected and every family finds strength to continue.

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Organic Farming

Women Growing Their Own Livelihoods

Landless women learn organic farming of millets, mushrooms, and vegetables using simple scientific methods, creating sustainable income, confidence, and equal participation in rural economies.

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Youth Forum

Bihar Ambedkar Youth Forum – Learning, Career, Earning, Leading

A vibrant youth platform where education, mental resilience, entrepreneurship, and leadership come together to shape confident and self-reliant young citizens of Bihar.

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Honouring Voices

Honouring Young Voices at the State-Level Youth Dialogue

Girls from the Savitribai Phule Kishori Club are recognized for their powerful voices on education, career aspirations, and constitutional values, inspiring many others to return to learning and pursue new opportunities.

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Youth Leaders

Youth Leaders Planning Bihar’s Future Together

Young members of the Bihar Ambedkar Youth Forum come together to discuss youth policy, education equity, and budget priorities, sharing ideas and shaping pathways for inclusive opportunities.

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Equal Rights

State-Level Dialogue on Ambedkar, Buddha, and Equal Rights

A people’s dialogue connecting the teachings of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Gautam Buddha, exploring equality, justice, dignity, and constitutional values that guide communities toward collective progress.

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JOURNEY OF THE FOUNDER FROM STRUGGLE TO SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

“THE JOURNEY TO CHANGE THE WORLD BEGINS WITH ONE’S OWN SUFFERING AND THE COURAGE OF MILLIONS OF MARGINALIZED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.”

Mr. Dharmendra Kumar

"The journey to justice begins when we empower the most marginalized."

Mr. Dharmendra Kumar was born in Ramchandra Nagar Tola, Fatuha (Patna, Bihar), in a time and place where caste-based inequality shaped everyday life. As a child, he experienced social and educational discrimination firsthand. In school, he was made to sit separately. Access to equal opportunity was limited not by ability, but by identity.

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Your support helps us reach more communities, educate every child, empower women, and build a compassionate society rooted in equality and justice.

Let us join hands to step together toward a brighter, equal, and sustainable future.
About Us

We Believe in the Power to Create

A Positive Impact

A 30-Year Journey of Sensitivity—Connecting Hearts, Enriching Lives Welcome to an initiative where every story matters, every effort carries a sense of belonging, and every life finds a renewed sense of hope to move forward. Over the past three decades, Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti (DVAS) has not just worked for communities, but has built deep human connections—rooted in trust, understanding, and togetherness .

The journey of DVAS moves forward by engaging with people who aspire to improve their lives. The organization works alongside them to create an environment where every individual feels valued, recognizes their inner potential, and gains the to move ahead in life. Read More...

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Our Commitment
To ensure dignity, equality, and justice for every individual through empowerment, education, and opportunity

OUR KEY INITIATIVES

Social Inclusion

Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti (DVAS) empowers marginalized communities � including Dalits, Adivasis, women, LGBTQ+, transgender persons, sex workers, and other vulnerable groups � to actively participate in decision-making.

Education

DVAS works to integrate marginalized, destitute, and out-of-school children into safe, nutritious, pre-primary, and discrimination-free quality education.

Health and Mental Well-being

DVAS strengthens the mental, physical, and emotional health of marginalized communities � especially women, adolescent girls, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Gender Equality

Ensuring equal opportunities and justice by raising awareness and providing legal and psychosocial support to end discrimination.

Sustainable livelihoods & Innovation

Promoting skill development and self-employment opportunities for women and youth to ensure financial independence.

Urban Resilence

DVAS works with urban poor and marginalized communities to ensure safety, housing, and access to basic rights.

Climate Resilience

Raising awareness about climate justice, disaster management, and sustainable living to protect vulnerable communities.

Community Based Research

DVAS conducts evidence-based community studies and works collaboratively with governance systems to strengthen transparency.

Our Impact

Transforming Lives Since Our Inception

21,50,000+ Total Reach
4,50,000+ Women Empowered
85,000+ Children Educated
40,000+ Self-Reliant Youth
4,20,000+ Mental Health
21,50,000+ Total Reach
4,50,000+ Women Empowered
85,000+ Children Educated
40,000+ Self-Reliant Youth
4,20,000+ Mental Health

Testimonials

Hear from the people whose lives we've touched

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The work of Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti over the past 30 years has brought remarkable transformation in the holistic development of marginalized communities. Their efforts in education, mental well-being, and women�s empowerment are truly commendable. This dedication has created lasting impact and deserves deep appreciation and recognition.

Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti, through UNICEF�s 2022 Nutrition-Free Campaign, helped 50,000 children overcome malnutrition and empowered families with vital nutrition awareness. Recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation by UNICEF Chief Sunish Jaubari and Vitamin Angels President, this honor fuels our mission to create a brighter, healthier future for every child.

I had to discontinue my studies earlier, but through the Bihar Ambedkar Prerna Study Hub of Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti, I found new hope and the opportunity to continue my education. Today, after passing my Intermediate examination with first division, I am confidently moving towards higher education. This is a new chapter in my life, and I take pride in my growth and achievements.

Through Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti, I received skill education and the opportunity to become self-reliant. I was freed from child marriage and also supported other girls in escaping early marriage and continuing their education. Today, I am engaged in running a Pad ATM, ensuring menstrual safety for adolescent girls in my community. This journey has given me dignity, confidence, and a new direction in life.

The efforts of Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti have brought meaningful change among women, urban poor, and migrant workers. Through livelihood support and mental health initiatives, people are becoming more confident and hopeful. I appreciate their contribution.

Through Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti, youth in our area have become more aware of education and mental well-being. Earlier, many lacked direction, but today they are moving forward with confidence and purpose. This change has brought new hope.

The mental health awareness and counseling programs conducted in schools and communities have brought a meaningful change in many lives. People are now more open, aware, and emotionally stronger. This initiative has truly served the larger public good.

With the support of Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti, our school has seen more children return to classrooms and learn in a positive, inclusive environment. The strengthening of the School Management Committee and regular engagement has made a real difference.

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Stories in Motion

Self-Respect Woven from Straws:

Self-Respect Woven from Straws:

The Story of Phool Kumari’s Journey from Struggle to Success Read More...

When Self-Reliance Turned Fear into Leadership: Ruby Devi

When Self-Reliance Turned Fear into Leadership: Ruby Devi

A story that doesn’t just inspire—it drives transformation. Read More...

From Struggle to Empowerment: Sanu Devi — A Story of Transformation

From Struggle to Empowerment: Sanu Devi — A Story of Transformation

From Struggle to Empowerment: Sanu Devi — A Story of Transformation Read More...

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Equality Wins

Equality Wins

How a small community in rural Bihar organized themselves to demand their rights to clean water and dignified housing facilities. Read More...

Rahul's Dream

Rahul's Dream

As the first in his family to attend school, Rahul is now pursuing higher education in engineering, breaking centuries of generational barriers. Read More...

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Smt. Shobha Devi
Voice of Change Makers

Once confined by silence and hardship, Smt. Shobha Devi rose as a Digital Champion in Morwa. With new digital skills and bold confidence, she now accesses government schemes, challenges child marriage and violence, and guides other women. Her journey proves empowered women transform entire communities.

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Sudha Kumari
Voice of Change Makers

In communities where TB and mental distress were once hidden behind stigma and fear, silence often meant suffering alone. Through consistent outreach, patient identification, counseling, and linkage to treatment under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, lives began to change. Support as a Nishchay Mitra restored confidence, dignity, and emotional strength�turning illness into recovery and hesitation into hope.

Sudha Kumari

Suman Kumari
Voice of Change Makers

Rejected for her identity and forced from home, Suman turned pain into power. With skills, dignity, and her own E-rickshaw, she rebuilt her life through courage and self-reliance. Today, she drives forward not just a vehicle�but hope, respect, and opportunity for her entire transgender community.

Suman Kumari

Priyanka Kumari
Voice of Change Makers

From the brink of child marriage to becoming a voice for over 100 girls, Priyanka chose education over silence. Today, as a youth leader, she champions girls� safety, dignity, and equal opportunity�proving that when one girl dares to speak, an entire generation rises beyond barriers.

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Our Blogs

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March 18, 2025

Strengthening Education Priorities in Bihar: A Ground Reality Perspective Introduction:

The green fields lining the Bihar highway leading to Morwa village present a picture of abundance—lush crops of ca...

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April 4, 2026

A Story of Freedom from Malnutrition and Thousands of Dreams Connected to Education

In many villages of Bihar, especially among Dalit, Musahar, and other marginalized communities, childhood has long been ...

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March 8, 2026

Manobal Bihar: When Broken Hopes Learn to Smile Again A Community-Led Mental Health Movement Restoring Dignity, Resilience, and the Right to Live

 In the overlooked corners of Bihar—where poverty, caste-based discrimination, and cycles of debt suffocate e...

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July 14, 2025

Driving Change: Ruby Devi — From Fear to Leadership

Where hunger and fear once halted life, hope found a way to move it forward. Ruby Devi, a resident of Kazhiyapur slum i...

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Upcoming Events
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05 MAY 2026 GAYA
Health & Hygiene Awareness Campaign.
12 APRIL 2026 BIHAR
Workshop on Social Leadership & Youth.
28 MARCH 2026 PATNA
Annual Meeting of DVAS & Future Strategy.
15 APRIL 2026 PATNA
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22 APRIL 2026 PATNA
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05 MAY 2026 GAYA
Health & Hygiene Awareness Campaign.
12 APRIL 2026 BIHAR
Workshop on Social Leadership & Youth.
28 MARCH 2026 PATNA
Annual Meeting of DVAS & Future Strategy.
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