SEEDS India

SEEDS is a non-profit organisation that seeks to protect the lives and livelihoods of people exposed to natural disasters and living in disaster prone areas. SEEDS primarily engages in shelter reconstruction and adopts locally based approaches to reduce the impact of future disasters on communities at risk. Founded in 1994, SEEDS comprises of young... professionals drawn from various development related fields. It is governed and advised by a board of eminent academicians and practitioners from international organisations. SEEDS with its small team of committed individuals has reached out to families affected by earthquakes, floods and cyclones; restored schools and homes; and has invariably put its faith in education to build long term resilience. SEEDS continues to advocate for and involve with communities across Asia to ensure a safer and sustainable world. SEEDS is a member of and signatory to the following: The Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent SPHERE Standards in Humanitarian Aid Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN) Humanitarian Accountability Partnerships Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP) Alliance for Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction (AADRR) Yezdani Rahman training hospital staff for search and rescue drill in Uttarakhand, India.Read More