About
Manyaseema
Manyaseema is a non-profit, non-political, and community-based organization working with tribal and rural communities in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1998 and registered in 2001, the organization focuses on sustainable livelihood development, environmental conservation, and empowerment of marginalized communities.
Our Journey
From a single village to a national movement.
The Foundation
Manyaseema was formally established and registered to work with tribal communities in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh.
Community Forest Management (CFM)
Implemented community forest management initiatives with support from the World Bank focusing on plantation, livelihood training, and sustainable forest use.
Rehabilitation Action Plan (RAP)
Supported tribal communities shifting from Podu cultivation to sustainable livelihoods through check dam construction and small livelihood enterprises like tent houses, kirana shops, and transport services.
Youth & Child Development Programs
Implemented child rights protection and youth capacity-building programs with support from government and development organizations.
NTFP Value Addition Training
Training programs were conducted to improve processing and marketing of forest produce such as honey and amla.
Value Addition Programs Expanded
Programs focused on value addition of amla, adda leaf products, and tamarind to improve tribal incomes.
Area Based MFP Development Program
Large-scale training programs were conducted to promote value addition and marketing of Minor Forest Produce across tribal villages.
Biodiversity Conservation Programs
Biodiversity documentation and environmental conservation initiatives were implemented in tribal areas.
Van Dhan Vikas Kendras
Community groups were formed to strengthen collection, processing, and marketing of forest produce.
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
Formation of Sugumuna FPO and Arunatara FPO with NABARD support to improve market access and collective marketing for tribal farmers.
Values
Principles that Guide Us
Integrity
We maintain the highest ethical standards in every project and partnership.
Community First
Our initiatives are designed by and for the people we serve.
Transparency
Full accountability of funds and impact reports shared openly.
Sustainability
We build systems that last beyond our direct intervention.
Empowerment
Enabling individuals to become the architects of their own growth.
Accountability
Taking ownership of our results and learning from every challenge.
Our Commitment
Aligned with Global Goals
The Team
Passionate Minds Behind MVO
Arjun Sharma
CEO & Founder
15+ years in social strategy.
Priya Lakshmi
Head of Operations
Expert in community mobilization.
Rahul Verma
Sustainability Lead
Focusing on agri-tech innovation.
Ananya Rao
Volunteer Coord.
Building MVO's global network.
"True development begins when communities become self-reliant."
Trust
Governance & Compliance
NGO Registration
CERTIFCATE OF REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES
Reg No: 984
Other Compliances
12A, CSR1, 80G, NGO Darpan
We adhere to international standards of NGO governance, ensuring every contribution is handled with extreme ethical care.