Our Vision
The Araku Aadivaasi Pragathi Kendra (AAPK) was founded to uplift and empower the tribal communities of Araku Valley, Paderu, and Chinthapalli while preserving their rich cultural heritage and protecting the environment.
Through carefully planned programs, the Trust works to create a self-reliant, healthy, and educated tribal society.
What We Aim to Achieve
Our objectives are designed to address every key area of tribal development.
Each topic below is a dedicated sub-page with detailed information about our initiatives and progress.
Key Focus Area
Focusing on their overall development while safeguarding their rich cultural heritage and natural environment. Our efforts include improving education, healthcare and livelihood opportunities, strengthening agriculture through crop development, horticulture, animal husbandry and dairy projects, and building the infrastructure.
We also empower tribal families by preserving their traditional arts and customs, creating local industries and employment opportunities, and promoting the marketing and export of agricultural produce and handicrafts.
Our Approach
Community-Led
Tribals actively participate in every stage of planning and execution.
Sustainable
Projects are designed to create long-term benefits without disturbing the ecological balance.
Transparent
Fund utilization is audited annually and reports are published for public review.