About Us
Rooted in the Sundarbans. Committed to Its People.
Our Story
Champa Mahila Society (CMS) was founded in 1984 by a local Bengali family with a simple belief: lasting change begins within communities themselves.
“Champa” is the name of the mother of CMS founder Mr. Amal Nayek. “Mahila” means “woman” or “women” in Bengali. The name of the organization can be literally translated as Champa Women’s Society.
For more than four decades, the organization has been part of life in the Sundarbans – a remarkable region where people live in close connection with nature, facing both its beauty and its challenges.
Over the years, CMS has built lasting relationships with local families, listening to their needs, understanding their struggles and working together towards a better future.
Our story is not only about the work we do. It is about the people, the communities and the trust built along the way.
Where We Work
The Sundarbans
The Sundarbans is a unique region of rivers, islands and mangrove forests in the Ganges Delta, spanning India and Bangladesh.
For communities living here, everyday life is closely connected to nature. Yet geographical isolation, limited livelihood opportunities, extreme weather and human-wildlife conflict create serious challenges.
Champa Mahila Society works with local communities in the Indian Sundarbans of West Bengal, helping families build more secure and resilient lives.
Mission & Vision
What guides us
Our Mission
To stand alongside women, children and vulnerable families in the Sundarbans, expanding access to education, healthcare and sustainable livelihoods, and helping communities shape their own future.
Our Vision
A Sundarbans where every woman, child and family has the opportunity to live with dignity, security, respect and hope, and where communities can thrive in harmony with their unique natural environment.
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