Our Mission

At the heart of CmF’s work lies a vibrant commitment to sustainability—weaving lasting impact, shared wisdom, and community-driven momentum into everything we do. Our mission is to spark innovation, cultivate knowledge, and forge partnerships that ripple outward, amplifying best practices and transformative ideas across communities, non-profits, banks, and governments for a brighter, bolder future.

Empowering Through Training

Since 2007, we’ve been igniting potential through dynamic training and capacity building. From empowering Tata Trusts’ Sakh-Se-Vikas partners to equipping NGOs, banks, and government bodies with the tools of the Self-Help Group (SHG) microfinance model, we foster growth through research, workshops, and bold conversations on sectoral challenges.

Rooted in Technical Support

In 2009, we dug deep into the sands of West Rajasthan, providing technical support to SHG Federations and forging knowledge partnerships with state-led SHG programs. Our work strengthens the scaffolding of community resilience, ensuring every step forward is steady and sustainable.

Uplifting Livelihoods

By 2013, we were sowing seeds of empowerment through the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojna (MKSP). This vibrant consortium project, woven with Sakh-Se-Vikas partners, connected SHG federations to the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), unlocking pathways to thriving livelihoods for women.

A Tapestry of Transformation

In 2015, South Rajasthan became the canvas for our Transformation Initiative—a multi-thematic masterpiece layering education, nutrition, water, and sanitation atop the foundation of SHGs and livelihoods. This holistic approach didn’t just change lives; it redefined possibilities.

Our Goals:

Building a Brighter Future

1. Stronger Community Groups
   We empower leaders with training, establish systems for planning and financial management, and share proven practices. Stronger SHGs and FPCs translate to more income and better lives for their members.

2. Better Livelihoods
   Through sustainable farming, water-saving techniques, climate-smart tools, and local supply chains, we connect rural families to resources that boost earnings and dignity.

3. Education and Skills
   From enhancing early learning in Anganwadis and teaching STEM in tribal schools to offering career counseling for youth, we unlock opportunities for the next generation to thrive.

Our Approach:

Sustainability, Innovation, and Partnerships

• Ensuring Sustainability: At the core of CmF’s work is a commitment to impactful, knowledge-driven, and community-led programs.

• Promoting Innovations: We build and share innovative solutions across all the themes we champion.

• Building Partnerships: By collaborating with community institutions, nonprofits, banks, governments, and more, we mainstream learnings and best practices for widespread impact.

Reaching Communities Across Rajasthan

Community Institutions & Livelihoods

Education

Health & Nutrition

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Scaling New Heights

From 2020 onward, we’ve taken the lessons of our multi-thematic journey and scaled them across state-level partnerships in education and livelihoods. Our technical support lights the way, ensuring our learnings don’t just inspire—they transform systems and communities on a grand scale.

CmF’s Focus for 2025-2030:

As we look ahead, CmF is poised to shine even brighter—not by leading alone, but by walking alongside communities, governments, and organizations. Together, we’ll nurture what’s already growing: resilient communities ready to face any challenge. Our vision beats with three bold goals:

1. Stronger Community Groups

2. Better Livelihoods for Rural Women and Marginalized Communities

3. Education and Skills for the Young Generation

⭐ CmF — VALUE STATEMENTS

1. Equity First

We believe every person deserves an equal chance to grow. Our work prioritizes rural women, tribal youth, and marginalized communities—ensuring that support reaches those who need it most.

2. Accessibility for All

Our programmes are designed to be simple, understandable, and reachable. We meet communities where they are, ensuring that opportunity is never limited by literacy, geography, or background.

3. Transparency in Every Step

Honesty builds trust. We maintain clear communication, open processes, and straightforward programmes—so that communities always know what to expect, and what we stand for.

4. Community-Led Progress

We listen before we act. Every initiative is rooted in local knowledge, cultural context, and real-life needs. We work with people—not just for them.

5. Dignity at the Core

Every individual is a partner in progress. We treat every interaction with respect, ensuring that empowerment is delivered with empathy, compassion, and human dignity.

6. Sustainable Impact

Our responsibility is to create change that lasts. Through climate-smart livelihoods, capacity building, and resilient microfinance systems, we ensure long-term wellbeing—not temporary solutions.

7. Innovation with Purpose

We embrace new ideas, tools, and technologies that can open doors for underserved communities—especially in STEM education, financial inclusion, and livelihood advancement.

8. Accountability to Communities

We hold ourselves answerable to the people we serve. Their trust guides our decisions. Their progress measures our success.

9. Collaboration for Greater Good

We believe in working together—with local groups, government bodies, NGOs, and community networks—to build solutions that are stronger, wider, and more impactful.

10. Future-Ready Livelihoods

We prepare communities for tomorrow’s challenges—economic, environmental, and educational—so that every individual can walk confidently into a more secure future.