Violence against women
was once considered normal.
We chose to challenge it.

Since 1997, ISD has stood beside women in Odisha- listening, protecting, empowering, and transforming lives.

Reach OutKnow Our Journey
1997
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A journey that began in 1997 continues today:
driven by the belief that a violence free, gender-sensitive
society is possible when women lead their own change.

  • Registered women-led NGO
  • Recognized by Government, Civil Society & Media
  • Frontline action, not desk-based committees
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What We Stand For

We envision a society where women are decision-makers creating a violence-free, gender-sensitive future.

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Violence-free society

Because silence protects the abuser.

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Women as decision-makers

Because women must lead their own change.

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Human rights & dignity

Because dignity is not a privilege.

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Sustainable grassroots leadership

Because change must outlast projects.

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Girl child rights

Because every girl deserves a chance.

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Witch hunting

Because belief should never become violence.

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Acid attacks

Because violence should never scar a life forever.

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Sexual harassment

Because consent and respect are not optional.

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How Change Happens

We don't just intervene.
We build leadership that lasts beyond the project.

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Strengthening livelihoods

Economic independence as the first line of resistance.

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Women in decision-making

Because policies must be shaped by those affected.

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Creating local change-makers

Leadership that continues beyond the project cycle.

Impact That Sustains

Change doesn't always shout.
Sometimes, it quietly reshapes generations.

Women gathering — community leadership session
Women writing — education and empowerment
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Movements That Echoed Beyond Projects

Each campaign brought a message that resonated beyond the project.

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Awaaz Do

Breaking the silence of abuse.

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Ek Saath

Standing together. Changing norms.

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Stop Acid Attack

Resilience beyond scars.

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Tu To Mora Pari

Celebrating every daughter's brilliance.

Read the story»
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Partners Who Stand With Us

Change takes courage. It also takes collaboration.

Oxfam GB
IGSSS
CARE India
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
SIRD Odisha
NABARD
Concern Worldwide
Global Fund for Women
Oxfam India
ChildFund India
Oxfam GB
IGSSS
CARE India
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
SIRD Odisha
NABARD
Concern Worldwide
Global Fund for Women
Oxfam India
ChildFund India
Oxfam GB
IGSSS
CARE India
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
SIRD Odisha
NABARD
Concern Worldwide
Global Fund for Women
Oxfam India
ChildFund India

Recognition

Honored by national and international institutions.

Recognized across South Asia

Recognized across South Asia

Centre for Health and Social Justice.

Trusted for women's safety

Trusted for women's safety

Commissionerate of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack.

Honoured for empowering women

Honoured for empowering women

State Social Welfare Board, Government of Odisha.

Recognized for protecting childhood

Recognized for protecting childhood

Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation.

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You don't have to be powerful
to create change.
You only need to stand
with those who are.

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