Birth of South Orissa Voluntary Action(SOVA)
SOVA started its first pilot project on non-formal education with UKP displaced children
SOVA conducted a study on the status of Upper Kolab displaced people in the district.
HIV & AIDS prevention programme was launched in Koraput District.
Child rights program was initiated in the district of Koraput.
Livelihood program Implementation for upper Kolab displaced families initiated.
1000 peer volunteers promoted to create awareness on prevention of HIV & AIDS.
A new tool “Child tracking” was launched with the participation of child club
Free STI/RTI Treatment clinic established in Koraput district by SOVA.
700 street plays performed in 700 remote villages of Koraput district to aware community on mother & child health.
Establishment of positive people’s Network in the district
Became the mother NGO for the RCH-2 Programme in the district.
D Develop three tribal language word book for the first time in Koraput district to Curb Language barrier in the border area of AP.
Community Radio Station Inaugurated at Chappar
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting provided SOVA the License to broadcast from its Community Radio Centre ’Dhemsa’.