To work with communities to promote health and development with an emphasis on that of women and children, achieving this through research, community based interventions, and collaboration with existing service providers and organizations.

• To promote village level health and development, with the active involvement of community based people’s organizations and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI)
• To undertake research on health care practices, service delivery systems and socio-economic, cultural and environmental factors that impinge on health and well-being.
• To disseminate the findings from the research in the appropriate policy and decision-making fora and to lobby for the necessary change.

• To support and train health and development personnel so as to improve their ability to carry out their roles. 

• To collaborate with existing service providers and organizations rather than duplicate services.
• To produce information materials and training and communication aids in the area of health and community welfare which can be used by others to strengthen their work.
• To network with like-minded health and development organizations for joint action and to provide a common forum for sharing development experiences and learning.