Experience
Welcome To Highrange Development Society.
The Highrange Development Society (HDS) is a registered NGO established in 2003, operating under the Travancore – Cochin Literary, Scientific and Societies Act XII of 1955. With a national reach, HDS prioritizes development initiatives in the high ranges and hilly areas of Kerala. In Idukki district alone, HDS directly impacts 100 villages, working closely with 40 SHG Federations and 260 registered Self Help Groups.
HDS is committed to community-driven development, empowering individuals and communities irrespective of their background. Our core activities encompass human and institution development, climate change mitigation, natural resource management, tribal development, organic farming, and promoting grassroot innovations. We also focus on providing access to safe drinking water, supporting livelihood initiatives, and offering micro insurance schemes.
HDS has gained recognition from various national and international agencies for its impactful work. We prioritize the empowerment of Tribal people and women, striving to integrate them into the mainstream of society. Furthermore, HDS strongly emphasizes the strengthening of the farmer community to rejuvenate agriculture and gives utmost importance to Natural Resource Management and Environmental protection.
Our Vision
A radically transformed and vibrant High range region of Kerala, where human creativity is high, where adequacy, equity and humanizing social order flourishes.
Our Mission
With our vision inspiring us, we commit ourselves to a participatory process of economic, social and cultural transformation, through systematically planned programmes for empowering the poor, through Credit Union, Self Help Groups (SHGS) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) in the whole region of HDS operation.
+ Year Of Experince
+ Governing Board
+ Expert Team Members
+ Funding Partners
Words from Our Community
Discover the impact of our work through the words of those who have experienced our programs and initiatives.
Highrange Development Society is a very well-run NGO. The approach of the staff is highly appreciated. The NGO is inspirational for social work trainees, encouraging them to become quality social workers.
The Highrange Development Society(HDS) is a secular social Service Society. It is a good place for new learning, Ideas and work. Good atmosphere for exposure and field work
HDS provides excellent training, enhancing skills and knowledge for future careers. The friendly staff fosters great cooperation, ensuring a positive experience for all clients
HDS supports vulnerable people in Idukki, offering valuable training and fieldwork opportunities. The agency provides extensive learning through its programs and activities
Meet With Our Governing Board
Our Governing Board leads and guides HDS, ensuring the success of our community development initiatives
Msgr.Fr. Jose Karivelickal
President
Dr. Joseph Kochukunnel
Secretary cum Treasure
Mr. M. M. Joseph
Director
Mr. Tomy Kandathil
Director
Mr. Vincent Joseph
Director
Ms. Kunjamma Thomas
Director
Dr. Rosakutty Abraham
Director
