History of the organisation

" Uday Social Development Society is a Non Profit Organization under the umbrella of Pavitra Atma Sevika Sangh, managed by the Holy Spirit Sisters (SSpS) based at Bhopal in Central India, working for the integral development of children and women.  Uday started working in Jatkhedi and Bagmugalia slums in the year 2001. It became a registered body on 22nd October 2003 under the Madhya Pradesh Societies Registration Act 1973. An evaluation of Uday was conducted in October 2009 and as per the recommendation, the activities of Uday were expanded to different parts of Madhya Pradesh.Our organization believes in the promotion of human rights and equal opportunities for everyone. We promote Local Self Governance especially the three tier system of Panchayati Raj with the active involvement of women. Self Help Groups are trained to play a significant role to address development issues and thus uplift the socio-economic status of the families. "

Our Roots

Arnoldo Janssen

FOUNDER

“A man of vibrant faith and missionary zeal”
St Arnold Janssen was born in Goch in the German Lower Rhineland on November 5, 1837. His parents were simple folks whose religiosity was influenced.

Helena Stollenwerk

CO-FOUNDRESS

“Unconditional surrender to God’s will”
 To God the honor, to my Sisters the benefit and to myself the burden”, writes Helena Stollenwerk in her notes; “This is to be my motto and also my earnest goal.

Hendrina Stenmanns

CO-FOUNDRESS

“Both feet on the ground, heart anchored in God!”
Every breath of a Servant of the Holy Spirit is to be –“Veni Sancte Spiritus”. Hendrina Stenmanns, whose longing is to

GOALS SECTOR
Empowering women and children
Integral development of Children, Women’s Development an Empowerment Civic Issues, Dalit Upliftment, Education
Promoting holistic health and education
Literacy, Environment, Health & Family
Promoting protection of environment
Welfare, Human Rights, Labor & Employment,
Micro Finance (SHGs), Nutrition, Urban
Development, Vocational Training, Water Resources and
Youth affairs