AlterInter in Asia

AlterAsia shall have the following aims and objectives:

• To explore alternative development in all its aspects; in particular for the progress of the poor, dalits, tribals, women and other deprived sections of the society.

• To conduct research, surveys, studies and undertake action plans at grass roots in the area of alternative development.

• To network with organizations with similar objectives nationally and internationally, in particular in other countries of Asia.

• To work in Education, Health, Literacy, Gender and other social sectors in order to benefit the marginalized people.

• To work for the improvement of natural environment, in particular water, forests and urban environment in a manner that the poor and deprived are not adversely affected by environmental degradation.

• To explore the alternative modes of communication, electronic and print media, audio/video and film productions.

• To set up self-help groups, livelihood programs, libraries, continuing and lifelong education centres in rural and remote areas.

• To set up a resource center in order to build capacities of CBOs and NGOs in Asia.

• To do policy and advocacy work with national and international governance systems and international bodies like the UN.

• To promote youth participation in all activities through programs like youth exchange programs and internships.

• To undertake programs with the intention of promoting peace between the people and countries of Asia.

• To conduct seminars, conferences, trainings and cultural events in order to promote the above mentioned objectives.