Shammi David (2008 India)

Program Coordinator, Coorg Organization for Rural Development (CORD)
shammi@iLEAP.org
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Shammi David has worked at Coorg Organization for Rural Development (CORD) for over 20 years, where she develops educational programs that work side by side with existing food security programs. Throughout her work as an activist, Shammi has shown great concern for women and women’s empowerment. Her challenge is to see that women are provided with a more holistic education, and opportunities to empower themselves and to educate and prepare their children for the unpredictable future.

Ms. David is involved in the creation and promotion of pre-primary education centers for several different population groups in India. These centers provide greater opportunities for formal education and has already increased parent’s awareness of the benefits of motivating children to go to school rather than to beg. Completing this pre-primary education puts students squarely on the path towards continued education, a means to increase awareness of their traditions, values and cultural identity, and to develop their self-respect and creativity.

About Coorg Organization for Rural Development

CORD emerged in 1981 as a secular and political voluntary organization. Its founders were committed to promoting effective development intervention among the deprived and marginalized sections of the population in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. The driving force behind CORD’s formation was Mr. Roy David. Mr. David has led the organization since its emergence and has worked extensively with marginalized and exploited communities as a social activist all over Karnataka. CORD's ideological base and development philosophy stems out of the group's involvement, experience and understanding of the development needs of the region. The emphasis of CORD is on the needs of those who are socially, culturally, politically, economically and environmentally disadvantaged, with a mission to enable and empower communities to participate fully in their own development.

Visit the Coorg Organization for Rural Development website to learn more.