Unverified non-profit organisation

The Swallows (Svalorna) India Bangladesh is a non-profit non-governmental development organisation, with the head office in Lund, Sweden. The Swallows was established in 1959 and works in India since 1962 and in Bangladesh since 1973. They are also a member of the Emmaus Movement.

Svalorna’s vision is: a just world, free from poverty, where people with power to influence their own lives live in solidarity with each other and in long term, sustainable relationship with nature. We strengthen disadvantaged groups, such as Dalits (who are often treated as untouchables), landless, indigenous people and women, to take control of their lives and claim their rights.

The Swallows also works actively to help relieve poverty in India and Bangladesh by providing funds and volunteers. They also recycle discarded goods and have second-hand sales. The past activities of the Swallows included cooperatives in India and handicrafts and schools in Bangladesh.

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