Standing with families after the floods
Household relief kits for 21 Pardhi families in Salse, October 2025.
Read moreSupport for the organisations that support communities
Development Support Team (DST) was established in response to the newly emerging needs and expectations of the civil society sector. Many organisations engaged in multifaceted development were established in the country in the 80s. These well-meaning organisations needed support for programme design, organisational management, training, documentation, monitoring and other technical aspects.
To provide this support, a group of like-minded social workers, development professionals, academicians and practitioners came together and formed DST — offering need-based, ongoing and participatory support that enables organisations to operate effectively and efficiently.
Where we work now
Two programmes carry most of DST's field work today: community mental health in Pune's urban settlements, and climate-resilient livelihoods with farming families in drought-prone Maharashtra.
Thematic areas
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Climate change mitigation and its impact on health
Including the impact of climate change on mental health.
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Natural resource based rural livelihoods
Climate-resilient agriculture, indigenous seeds and allied livelihoods.
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Gender equality and women's empowerment
Self-help groups, federations, financial literacy and leadership.
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Disaster management
Flood and drought relief, and long-term mitigation with partner NGOs.
Workshops and events
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Your contribution reaches the communities that need it most
Support livelihoods, skills and the physical and mental wellbeing of disadvantaged families in rural and urban Maharashtra.
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