# VIKALP - Empowering Communities for Sustainable Development

## About
VIKALP is a voluntary organization working with indigenous and deprived communities in Gujarat, India since 2002. We focus on sustainable development, climate action, agroforestry, and women empowerment.

## Key Information
- Founded: 2002
- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015, India
- Registration: E/15763/Ahmedabad
- Years of Service: 23+
- Contact: info@vikalp.org | +91 98243 85725

## UN Accreditations
- UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status (2015)
- UNFCCC Official Accreditation (2009)
- UNCCD Observer Organization (2011)
- CBD Biodiversity Convention (2012)

## Focus Areas
- Climate Change & Adaptation
- Sustainable Agriculture & Agroforestry
- Women Empowerment & Livelihoods
- Natural Resource Management
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Community Development

## Impact
- 422,924+ Trees Planted
- 5,000+ Women Farmers Empowered
- 150+ Villages Impacted

## Leadership
- Himanshu Banker - Managing Trustee (md@vikalp.org)
- Hitesh Katad - Legal & Finance Manager (finance@vikalp.org)
- Parth Banker - Digital Operations Manager (parth@vikalp.org)

## Board of Trustees
- Himanshu Banker (Managing Trustee)
- Falguni Joshi
- Mahesh Pandya
- Vikesh Chauhan
- Leelaben Chaudhari

## Website Structure
- Home: https://vikalp.org
- About: https://vikalp.org/about
- Team: https://vikalp.org/team
- Programs: https://vikalp.org/programs
- Donate: https://vikalp.org/donate
- Contact: https://vikalp.org/contact
- Legal Documents: https://vikalp.org/legal

## Social Media
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/vikalpgroup
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/vikalpgroup
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/vikalpahd
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikalpahd/
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/vikalpgroup

## Bank Details (for donations)
- Bank: ICICI Bank
- Account Number: 006701009768
- IFSC Code: ICIC0000067
- Branch: Jodhpur Gam Branch, Ahmedabad

## Address
C-206 PNTC, TOI Press Road, Vejalpur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015, India