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Centre for Action Research & Documentation

Empowering sustainable development through research and training since 1987

Trusted by many

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About CARD

Since 1987, CARD has driven impactful research and development in Odisha.

Historic black-and-white photo of CARD's founding members gathered in Odisha in 1987.

Historic black-and-white photo of CARD's founding members gathered in Odisha in 1987.

Modern office space with a team collaborating on research and development projects.

Modern office space with a team collaborating on research and development projects.

Our Services

Comprehensive research, training, and development programs tailored for impactful partnerships

Research Support

Facilitating robust data collection and analysis to guide sustainable development.

Researchers engaged in a field study, collecting data in a rural setting.

Researchers engaged in a field study, collecting data in a rural setting.

Capacity Building

Training workshops and resources designed to empower communities and institutions.

A trainer conducting an interactive workshop in a community hall.

A trainer conducting an interactive workshop in a community hall.

Projects

Highlighting CARD’s impactful initiatives since 1987

A group of community members and researchers engaged in a field survey under CARD’s guidance

A group of community members and researchers engaged in a field survey under CARD’s guidance

Government Projects

Collaborations supporting sustainable development goals

Officials and CARD staff discussing project outcomes in a conference room

Officials and CARD staff discussing project outcomes in a conference room

Training session with local community members learning new skills

Training session with local community members learning new skills

Documentation team archiving research materials in a modern office

Documentation team archiving research materials in a modern office

Research & Training

Building capacity through evidence-based programs

A group of researchers from CARD engaged in a field study in a rural Odisha village, documenting local development practices.

A group of researchers from CARD engaged in a field study in a rural Odisha village, documenting local development practices.

Impact

Snapshots from CARD’s ongoing projects and community work

Training session led by CARD experts with government officials discussing sustainable development strategies.

Training session led by CARD experts with government officials discussing sustainable development strategies.

Community members participating in a workshop facilitated by CARD to improve local governance.

Community members participating in a workshop facilitated by CARD to improve local governance.

CARD team members reviewing research data and reports in a modern office environment.

CARD team members reviewing research data and reports in a modern office environment.