Empowering Rural Youth for a Cooperative Indian Economy
Our vision is a nation where every rural youth is equipped with the skills, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurial knowledge needed to thrive. Through cooperative frameworks, BIRD Cooperative Forum envisions a future that empowers communities, promotes social equity, and fosters economic resilience across the nation. We believe that wealth generation and equitable distribution are crucial for a stable and prosperous society, where every individual has the chance to contribute meaningfully.
Fuel rural progress with eco-positive, sustainable enterprises.
Access financial, tech, and institutional solutions crafted for success.
Connect, collaborate, and lead impactful change across Bharat.
Our 10-Year Impact, Your Brighter Future
5000
Empowering Cooperatives
1M
Rural Entrepreneurs
10B
CO₂ Reduction
5M
Cooperative Members
Uniting Communities for Socio-Economic Empowerment
BIRD Cooperative Forum aims to:
- Establish cooperatives as key drivers of skills, employment, and enterprise development across rural India.
- Engage with educational institutions, government bodies, CSRs, and resource organizations to create impactful and sustainable cooperative ventures.
- Generate pathways to jobs, self-employment, and entrepreneurship for India’s rural youth.
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS
Cultivating Future Leaders: Youth Skilling and Employment
Empowering youth through skill development and employment opportunities is a cornerstone of our mission. We offer tailored training programs in emerging sectors like AgriTech, renewable energy, and textiles. By aligning vocational education with real-world job demands, we facilitate pathways to sustainable livelihoods through cooperative ventures, ensuring that young people are equipped to thrive in a dynamic job market.
- Training programs tailored to local industries (e.g., AgriTech, renewable energy, textiles).
- Vocational education pathways aligned with job opportunities through cooperative ventures.
Nurturing Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Impact
We empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing comprehensive support and incubation services, guiding them from ideation to the establishment of successful cooperative enterprises. Our network of district-level resource and training hubs fosters a vibrant ecosystem for cooperative-based business models, enabling young innovators to turn their dreams into reality.
- Support and incubation services for young entrepreneurs, from ideation to cooperative enterprise establishment.
- Resource and training hubs across districts to foster cooperative-based business models
BEEEP-20: Paving the Way for a Brighter Future
The Bharat Education Employment and Entrepreneurship Pathway-20 (BEEEP-20) is a transformative initiative that bridges the gap between education and employment. By creating lifelong employment pathways, BEEEP-20 empowers disadvantaged youth and rural communities, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the 21st century
- An initiative connecting education with employment pathways and entrepreneurial opportunities
- Designed to create lifelong employment pathways for disadvantaged youth and rural communities.
Driving Cooperative Innovation: Centers of Excellence
Our Centers of Excellence for Cooperative Innovation, strategically located across districts, are dedicated to advancing research and sustainable development in the cooperative sector. By collaborating with universities and technical institutions, we are committed to enhancing cooperative education and practice, fostering a knowledge-driven approach to cooperative growth
- Centers across districts focusing on research and sustainable development for cooperative growth
- Partnered with universities and technical institutions to enhance cooperative education and practice.
India’s youth in rural areas need platforms for growth.
Cooperatives offer a sustainable and equitable model for:
Social Cohesion
Building trust and collaboration among communities.
Economic Empowerment
Providing fair economic opportunities to all members.
Skill Development
Creating employment through skill-based training and cooperative ventures.
Entrepreneurship
Enabling self-reliant, community-based businesses that benefit everyone.
Our Partners
Help Us Transform Rural India – Partner, Volunteer, or Donate
We invite educational institutions, government organizations, CSR bodies, and individuals who share our vision to join hands with BIRD Cooperative Forum.
Partner With Us
Universities, government, CSR, and NGOs can collaborate to integrate cooperative principles into education, research, and policy, thereby empowering rural youth through skill development, job creation, and cooperative enterprise incubation.
Volunteer Opportunities
By volunteering as a mentor, trainer, or advisor, you can directly engage with rural youth, sharing your expertise to empower local communities and contribute to various cooperative initiatives and projects.
Donate to Our Cause
Your generous contribution can play a vital role in empowering rural youth. By sponsoring projects, supporting training centers, or providing stipends, you can help build crucial skills, create sustainable jobs, and establish thriving rural enterprises, thereby making a lasting impact on local communities.
Empower Rural Bharat – Your Support, Their Future! (80G Tax Exempt)
OUR BANKING DETAILS
Bank Name: CANARA BANK
Name : SANGACHADVAM FOUNDATION
Account No : 120002338403
IFSC : CNRB0004206
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