Striving for sustainable livelihoods and dignified lives for tribal communities, women, and marginalized groups.

​Social Action for Community Alternative Learning (SACAL) is a non-profit organization established in 2000 and headquartered in Berhampur, Ganjam district, Odisha. Dedicated to fostering sustainable and inclusive development, SACAL empowers marginalized communities—particularly Tribal, Dalit, and Women groups, through participatory approaches. Operating across 343 villages in Gajapati district and 103 villages in Ganjam district, SACAL focuses on strengthening community-based organisations, promoting sustainable agriculture, enhancing livelihoods, ensuring access to education, health, nutrition, water, and sanitation, and building resilience against disasters. Guided by core values of holistic development, equality, participation at all levels, and transparency, SACAL envisions a democratic and compassionate society where all individuals enjoy freedom, dignity, and equal rights.