Bethany Society

Bethany Society is a non- profit, secular, registered, charitable Society established in Mendal, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India in 1981, under the vision and inspiring leadership of Sister Rosario Lopez. We Dream: Of an earth fully alive, wherein everyone enjoys the fullness of being. We Work Towards This By: Forming partnerships with people, communities, and resources so as to create opportunities which empower, enhance dignity, include and lead to the security of health, nutrition, livelihoods and shelter in a sustainable manner. We Work With: People in vulnerable situations such as persons with disabilities, children, youth and women living in extreme poverty, particularly those residing in remote rural areas. We Work In: Northeast India and the major focus of our interventions is in Meghalaya. Our Strategy is: • To organize programs on disability which are inclusive, barrier free and rights based, using the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) approach • To create sustainable livelihoods, particularly among rural communities, through the application of appropriate technology and promotion of micro-enterprises • To promote an attitude of stewardship towards the earth • To create and join networks for greater impact We Value: Transparency, excellence, collaboration, interdependence and networking in furtherance of our dream.