Varsha Danao

Result-oriented and mission-driven development professional with over 14 years of experience in planning, coordinating, and executing grassroots development initiatives with a focus on women empowerment, tribal welfare, SHG promotion, and sustainable livelihoods. Adept in Project Life Cycle Management, capacity building, and working collaboratively with multi-level stakeholders. Known for delivering measurable community impact through strong coordination, field leadership, and effective reporting.

Project Coordinator at Loksamgraha Social Service Society (2011-01 – 2025-04)

Led and managed the complete project life cycle of key development initiatives, from proposal to final reporting.

• Coordinated with government officials, funding partners, NGOs, and village institutions to implement programs effectively
• Successfully executed flagship projects such as: Caritas India – Jeevan EA & WLEA Project, Save A Family Plan (SPED Project) – Kerala, Manos Unidas – Women Empowerment Project
• Designed and led training programs for SHG women, youth leaders, and local governance institutions
• Prepared detailed project documentation including progress reports, evaluation summaries, case studies, and donor reports
• Mentored over 100+ SHGs and enabled access to government schemes, credit, and market linkages

Resource Person – UNICEF Micro-Planning Project at Yuvak Kala Sangathan Mandal (2009-01 – 2011-01)

• Facilitated village-level micro-planning and Community Score Card (CSC) activities in collaboration with UNICEF and YASHADA
• Supported Panchayati Raj Institutions and CBOs in data-based rural development planning
• Delivered training workshops on participatory governance models, planning tools, and documentation practices
• Built local capacities for community-led decision-making, resource mapping, and project monitoring

MSW in Master of Social Work – Shivaji College, Rajura (2021)

MA in Master of Arts – Dr. Ambedkar College, Chandrapur (2002)

BA in Bachelor of Arts – MJF College, Ballarpur (1999)

12th in Higher Secondary – MJF College, Ballarpur (1996)

10th in Secondary School – Janta Vidyalaya, Ballarpur (1993)