In This Issue
SVM receives Guidestar's Bronze Seal of Transparency | Significant progress in the River Clean-Up Project | 2nd Nano Grant Award Ceremony in STCL | Blog: From the Ground Up: Community Engagement in Rural Development

Dear Friends,

We're thrilled to announce that we've been awarded the Bronze Seal of Transparency on Candid Guidestar, reaffirming our commitment to transparency and integrity in nonprofit operations and project spending. Your generous donations and foundation contributions go a long way in implementing real change in rural India, and all are tax-exempt to the full extent of the law.

In other news, our CMYC students have received entrepreneurship nano grants to fuel their innovative ideas, and our Clearbot AI robotic river cleaning initiative has now scaled up and includes an impressive recycling effort exemplifying our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Remember to check out our latest blog post, From The Ground Up, Community Engagement in Rural Development, where we discuss the importance of community engagement and acceptance as a precursor to true success in our pilot projects.

Please consider Smart Village Movement's education and clean energy projects for your year-end charitable contributions and join us on this journey towards a cleaner, more equitable, and sustainable future!

Smart Village Movement Team India & USA

If you are a company, NGO, donor, or solution provider that would like to participate in pilots, or if your firm's CSR objectives align with our work in socio-economic development, we'd love to hear from you! Please connect with our Director of Communications: [email protected]
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SVM receives Guidestar's Bronze Seal of Transparency
Smart Village Movement Foundation earned GuideStar's Bronze Seal of Transparency, demonstrating our commitment to accountability and openness. You can now access in-depth information about our mission, programs, and impact at https://www.guidestar.org/profile/88-3030799. Thank you for your support and trust in our work.
Please visit our website and see the latest project updates on our website at www.smartvillagemovement.org 
SVM is expanding with these new project initiatives, and we take this opportunity to seek your support and financial contributions:
1. Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN) in 100 schools 
2. STEM Innovation Hubs in Meghalaya & Gujarat schools 
3. Livelihood Skilling program in collaboration with CED in Gujarat 
4. Preventive Healthcare Program (PPHM)
Significant progress in the River Clean-Up Project
We're happy to present the latest update from our River Clean-Up initiative, highlighting our ongoing efforts to safeguard the environment. In the month of Feb, our dedicated team from the Green-Tech Foundation, who is leading the successful clean-up operation at Nondein River in Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, with Clearbot's Robotic Boat has collected a total of 1357 kgs of waste, of which 428 kgs were responsibly disposed of in Mawsmai, and an impressive 400 kgs were recycled, exemplifying our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Looking at the teams' efforts and the result in the river's cleanliness, the residents have also started taking small steps in managing their household trash. We extend our gratitude to everyone involved in this crucial endeavor and look forward to continuing our mission for a cleaner, greener future.
2nd Nano Grant Award Ceremony in STCL
In an exciting event, the second Nano Grant Award ceremony took place on February 16th, 2024. Shri Ramkumar S, IAS, State Nodal Officer of GOM, and Mr. Bharath Merugu, skills and Livelihood Manager from United Way Hyderabad were invited as the Chief Guests for this significant occasion celebrating the Salesforce Trailblazer Community Labs in Sohrarim and Nongwah. Noteworthy attendees included CMYC Fellows from Clusters 1 and 2. The Nano Grant initiative, dedicated to providing tailored financial assistance and technical guidance to grassroots entrepreneurial ventures, awarded grants to nine prospective entrepreneurs. Additionally, the event featured a Pitching Session aimed at fostering collaboration and engagement among participants.
The Blog: From the Ground Up: Community Engagement in Rural Development
Community, compassion, and commerce are woven together in the spirit of Open Innovation for rural development by the Smart Village Movement. We scout innovative technology solutions for every aspect of human life—Healthcare, Education, Livelihood, Infrastructure, and the Household. By approaching rural communities mindfully, mobilizers can build trust and strengthen relationships with community members, leading to more successful project implementation and long-term sustainability. 

Importance of Community Connections and Engagement:
Our mission at Smart Village Movement is to redefine rural development through sustainable and collaborative projects. We base our approach on our experience in rural Meghalaya in Northeast India. The unique challenges presented by the region's topography, demography, and social-cultural moorings are essential factors to consider when designing a program that can be both sustainable and deliver true impact. We combine age-old indigenous wisdom with cutting-edge technology and only introduce opportunities, market products, services, and business models conducive to the region. Read More
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Support SVM Rural Development Projects
SVM is a nonprofit with 80(G) certification and is also registered as a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax-deductible contributions go directly to fund rural development and village livelihood empowerment in pilot areas.
Since 2018, the Smart Village Movement has transformed several rural communities in Meghalaya, Gujarat, and Andra Pradesh in our mission to create Smart Villages.

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