Society Shapers Network
The mission of SocietyShapers.com is to create a network of dedicated, volunteer activists
passionate about uplifting the underprivileged, underserved people in their communities.
Focus is on transformation at the community level, leading to change that is meaningful and sustainable!
“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is cast unto the water, the actions of even one individual can have a far-reaching effect.“ – Dalai Lama


What Makes a Successful Society Shaper?
1. Identify your community’s demographics and
key issues - number of villages, population
breakdown by men, women and kids.
2. Investigate available government services
and entitlements and specific IDs required.
(Adhar Card, Ration Card, BPL, Other?).
Assist community folks get the required IDs.
Potential Opportunities
- Water for Drinking, Livestock, Farming,
- Potential of Restoring Old Water Reservoirs
- Benefits for Small Farmers like Organic Farming
Drip Irrigation, Seeds
- Availability of Jobs under NREGA
- Food Rations & other Cash Payments
- Status of Schools including Anganwadis, Hot
Mid-Day Meals for Kids
- Availability of Toilets, Housing, Land for Landless
- Availability of Microloans for Mini Businesses
- Health Checkups especially for Kids & Women
- Help old people/widows get Insurance Benefits
Other possibilities in your community?
3. Create volunteer Networks to multiply your
outreach and impact.
4. Mobilize local fundraising efforts to
strengthern sustainability.
5. Link with your Panchayat, Gram Sabha,
Women Self Help Groups & local officials. 6. Use mobile phones, WhatsApp and Zoom to be
informed and keep everyone else informed.
7. Track & Document all activity/progress of your
work. Share with those who are benefitting and also with your supporters/donors.
