CELEBRATING THE JOY OF GRIT, GOODNESS AND GLORY | ESAF
Summary
TLDRThis video celebrates 31 years of ESAF, a non-profit founded on Christian values to uplift marginalized communities. From humble beginnings in a small house, ESAF has grown into a major organization fostering economic empowerment through microloans, healthcare, housing, and education. Inspired by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, ESAF has created jobs, transformed lives, and supported sustainable development. With over 15,000 employees and 6.5 million customers, ESAF continues its mission of community transformation, social entrepreneurship, and sustainability, celebrating grit, goodness, and Glory in service to the underprivileged.
Takeaways
- 🌱 ESAF started 31 years ago as a small non-profit in Manuti, India, focused on helping marginalized communities.
- 🙏 ESAF was inspired by Christian values and formed by a group of like-minded individuals committed to helping the poor.
- 💼 ESAF's journey includes microfinance programs that transformed individuals from job seekers to job providers, aiding national economic growth.
- 🎖️ The organization has been influenced by Professor Muhammad Yunus' microcredit model, with seed capital from Grameen Trust playing a key role.
- 🏢 ESAF has grown into multiple ventures, including microfinance, healthcare, retail, housing, and self-help group federations.
- 🏫 ESAF supports education, providing schooling to thousands of students, with initiatives like Let Them Smile and Bridge Schools.
- 🌍 ESAF aligns its work with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on societal upliftment, not just profit.
- 🤝 ESAF has partnered with international organizations like World Bank and ILO, as well as the Indian government, for various social projects.
- 🏠 ESAF focuses on grassroots community transformation with initiatives like affordable housing, healthcare services, and sustainable farming.
- 🔧 ESAF empowers individuals by offering training programs in areas like solar energy installation, creating new entrepreneurs.
Q & A
What is the primary mission of ESAF, and how does it align with its founding principles?
-ESAF’s primary mission is to uplift marginalized communities by addressing social issues, fostering economic prosperity, and promoting sustainability. This aligns with its founding principles of serving the poor and underprivileged, inspired by Christian teachings and driven by a commitment to community transformation.
How did ESAF begin its journey and where was it founded?
-ESAF began its journey as a non-profit society in a small house in Manuti, where it provided shelter and support to marginalized communities.
What was the role of microfinance in ESAF’s growth and how did it evolve?
-Microfinance played a crucial role in ESAF’s growth. Starting in 1995 with a micro-enterprise development program supported by Ecore, ESAF provided microloans that transformed individuals from job seekers into job providers. This initiative eventually led to the formation of ESAF Bank.
Who was Professor Muhammad Yunus, and how did he influence ESAF?
-Professor Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and pioneer of microcredit, influenced ESAF by inspiring its microfinance initiatives. The seed capital from Grameen Trust, founded by Yunus, provided a foundation for ESAF’s growth.
What is the philosophy behind ESAF’s services and its commitment to sustainability?
-ESAF’s services are based on the philosophy of 'People, Planet, Prosperity,' reflecting a commitment to sustainability. ESAF continuously strives to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations.
What initiatives has ESAF launched to support marginalized communities and foster entrepreneurship?
-ESAF launched several initiatives, including micro-entrepreneurship training programs, self-help groups for women, and ESAF Cooperative for last-mile services. It also introduced ESAF Retail to provide market access to farmers and micro-entrepreneurs.
How does ESAF contribute to education and youth empowerment in India?
-ESAF supports education through projects like Let Them Smile, which operates 11 village schools and provides educational support to around 1,000 students. It also offers micro-entrepreneurship training and skill development programs to empower aspiring entrepreneurs.
What role does ESAF play in healthcare and community infrastructure development?
-ESAF is involved in healthcare through initiatives like mobile medical vans in Kerala and multi-specialty hospitals in rural areas. It also supports community infrastructure through affordable housing projects and development initiatives like Prachodhan.
What projects has ESAF undertaken in partnership with the Indian government and international organizations?
-ESAF partnered with the Indian government on projects like Sanchar Shakti Scheme and Ambedkar Hastashilp Vikas Yojana. International organizations like the World Bank and ILO have also collaborated with ESAF for project execution in India.
How does ESAF view its success, and what is the significance of its CSR programs?
-ESAF views its success not just through awards and accolades but through its ability to positively impact underprivileged communities. Its CSR programs, funded by ESAF Bank, focus on critical issues like education, healthcare, sanitation, and livelihood development.
Outlines
🎉 Celebrating 31 Years of ESAF's Journey
ESAF (Evangelical Social Action Forum) celebrates 31 years of service, highlighting its beginnings as a non-profit society founded in a small house in Manuti. Inspired by Christian values, ESAF has worked toward uplifting marginalized communities, focusing on social and economic transformation through programs like disaster relief and microenterprise development. Starting with microloans in 1995, ESAF helped individuals become job providers, impacting national progress. Inspired by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and funded by his Grameen Trust, ESAF grew into a multi-faceted organization with ventures in microfinance, healthcare, retail, and housing.
🌱 ESAF's Social Impact and Growth
ESAF's progress has been fueled by international investments and evolved into a recognized microfinance institution. Over time, ESAF expanded its services, contributing to community transformation from the grassroots, maintaining a focus on sustainability through its 'People, Planet, Prosperity' philosophy. ESAF also supports the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and emphasizes societal upliftment over profit. Through self-help groups, training, and on-ground support, it empowers women and entrepreneurs. ESAF has also launched initiatives like Rhema (a dairy brand) and affordable housing solutions to further support economic development.
🚑 Healthcare, Education, and Welfare Initiatives
ESAF's mobile medical vans provide healthcare to the underprivileged in Kerala. ESAF launched a staff welfare trust and was selected by the Government of India for projects like the Sanchar Shakti Scheme. International organizations like the World Bank and ILO have partnered with ESAF for various initiatives. Through the 'Let Them Smile' project, ESAF provides education to around 1,000 students in schools across Jharkhand and Assam. Additionally, the ESAF Foundation supports community welfare projects, and ESAF Bank contributes more than the required 2% of its profits toward CSR initiatives in areas such as health, sanitation, and livelihood development.
🌍 ESAF's Grassroots Projects for Sustainability and Welfare
Through various initiatives like the Bala Jyoti project, ESAF supports migrant laborers, addresses healthcare issues, and focuses on community welfare. It has launched projects like 'Santona' to spread mental health awareness and 'Pashu Mitra' to increase milk production through artificial insemination. ESAF also encourages sustainable farming and entrepreneurship in the solar energy sector. The 'Suraksha' COVID-19 vaccination awareness program was a notable success. Other initiatives include supporting traditional weavers, launching rural hospitals, and training economically backward students through nursing programs.
💡 Transforming Lives through Skill Training and Entrepreneurship
The story of Raheem, a solar PV system installer, highlights ESAF's impact on individual lives. After facing challenges in the solar energy sector, Raheem took part in ESAF's Urja Bandhu training, part of their CSR project. This training enabled him to become a successful entrepreneur in the solar energy field. ESAF has supported over 6.5 million people in realizing their dreams, with Raheem's story being just one of many. The organization's success is attributed to the blessings of God, its customers, well-wishers, and the dedicated efforts of ESAF staff.
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Keywords
💡ESAF
💡Microfinance
💡Self-help groups
💡Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
💡Muhammad Yunus
💡Grameen Trust
💡CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
💡Community transformation
💡Livable Cities India
💡Artificial insemination and Pashu Mitra Project
Highlights
Celebrating 31 years of ESAF's journey, marked by grit, goodness, and glory.
ESAF was founded in a small house in Manuti as a non-profit society dedicated to helping the marginalized.
Motivated by the teachings of Jesus Christ, ESAF has transformed communities through disaster relief and economic empowerment programs.
The microenterprise development program, launched in 1995 with Every Core's support, helped people shift from job seekers to job providers.
Professor Muhammad Yunus' microcredit model inspired ESAF's growth, with seed capital from Grameen Trust in 1998.
ESAF expanded into several sectors, including microfinance, retail, healthcare, housing, and self-help groups.
ESAF’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in their focus on people, planet, and prosperity, in line with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Through its micro-entrepreneurship training programs, ESAF has supported many aspiring entrepreneurs, providing guidance and resources.
ESAF has launched initiatives like Rhema (milk brand) and Lahanti Homes to address community needs such as affordable housing and market access.
The ‘Let Them Smile’ project has provided education to over 1,000 students in 11 village schools, creating lasting social impact.
ESAF has been chosen as an implementing partner by the Government of India for several national projects, including the Sanchar Shakti Scheme.
Mental health programs like Santona and the Pashu Mitra Project (boosting milk production) demonstrate ESAF’s diverse approach to community development.
With over 15,000 employees and 6.5 million customers, ESAF is making strides toward community upliftment, driven by its strong social mission.
ESAF Bank has created a dedicated sustainability department, one of the first Indian banks to do so.
Rahim’s story, a solar PV system installer trained through ESAF's CSR project, exemplifies how the organization empowers individuals to become successful entrepreneurs.
Transcripts
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this is the story of isaf and 3GS more
than three decades of grit goodness and
Glory celebrating 31 years of isaf
Joy of grit little steps lead to big
changes and our journey began from
Little a small house in manuti where
isaf started as a non-profit Society it
was a home that gave shelter to the
dreams of the marginalized
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and even after 31 years isaf continues
to do so
motivated by the teachings of Jesus
Christ isaf was formed by a small group
of like-minded people committed to
loving their neighbors and the poor we
have touched the lives of many people by
addressing social issues and by giving
hope through our disaster relief
programs we believe in bringing economic
prosperity to the unbanked and
underbanked sectors in our society
and for that with the support of every
core a Delhi based NGO we started a
micro Enterprise development program in
1995 and these micro loans fostered the
progress of not just an individual but
the nation as a whole it enabled many
people transformed from job Seekers into
job providers
which in the long run opened avenues for
thousands of others and led to the
growth of the nation from its roots
Professor Muhammad yunus Nobel Peace
Prize winner and the pioneer of micro
credit concept is the source of
motivation for isaf the seed Capital
funded by Grameen Trust founded by
Professor Muhammad yunus in 1998 was the
foundation of isaf's growth
producer company esav microfinance esaf
retail esaf Healthcare esaf Cooperative
esoph homes and esaf self-help group
Federation are the results of that seed
capital
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also social investments from opportunity
International Australia through its
subsidiary Dr vikas capital and oilco
credit Netherlands through its
subsidiary manavia Holdings contributed
heavily to the aspirations of isaf as a
national brand as years passed by our
micro Enterprises development evolved
into microfinance institution and
finally took shape as Esau bank today
isaf has become a household name in
India
Community transformation activities must
start from the Grassroots and from the
day one contributing to National
Building from its roots has been the
philosophy of esaf
we have faced a lot of
resistance and hurdles when we try to
turn this dream into a reality but we
went ahead and took The Road Less
Traveled with True Grit Joy of goodness
we are committed to sustainability which
is why our services are based on the
philosophy people Planet prosperity and
we continuously strive to achieve the 17
sustainable development goals of the
United Nations
Esa focused on societal upliftment from
day one and profit was just an offshoot
of our Focus
our self-help groups or women helped
many become self-reliant and the micro
entrepreneurship training programs
helped many aspiring entrepreneurs with
the right guidance
the self-help group Federation Trust of
esaf helped the members with skill
training and on-site support esaf
cooperative and lanti Last Mile Services
function as The Last Mile arm of esaf
Bank launched Rhema esaf's own milk
brand
here Dairy Farmers were able to supply
the milk to collection centers directly
said our retail earlier known as esav
retail was launched with the noble
intention of providing micro
entrepreneurs farmers and sangham
members access to the markets
lahanti homes was launched to provide
affordable housing solutions to those
who are in need and also to empower the
community infrastructure the development
initiative named prachodhan development
services was a relief to the people in
the eastern and Northeastern states of
India as part of the same initiative we
have a mobile medical van operating in
Kerala which gives access to medical
facilities to the underprivileged
above all the launch of esaf Staff
welfare trust is the most valued this
was another significant move as we
always consider our staff as our
greatest asset
government of India had chosen esaf as
the implementing partner for projects
like sanchar Shakti scheme ambedkar
hasta shell vikas yojana and NPS light
in 2011. international agencies like ILO
and World Bank have selected esaf for
executing their projects in India
a smile on a child's face is a blessing
that's exactly what let them smile
project of esaf has done so far
currently esaf provides education to
almost thousand students through 11
Village Schools including two high
schools in jharkhand and Assam in
addition we provide educational support
through our Bridge schools recently a
student named seven Soren who studied in
the first batch of lahanti public school
received admission for BA English at
English and foreign language University
Hyderabad for the past 31 years we have
been serving the communities in which we
operate and have always been dedicated
to make a positive social impact
with the support of Esau bank's CSR fund
Esau Foundation is executing numerous
projects for different segments at the
bottom of the pyramid across India for
CSR the bank is spending more than the
regulatory requirement of two percent of
its profit and addresses critical issues
like Education Health sanitation
environment and livelihood development
the CSR programs executed through South
bank's CSR fund are a testament to it
Bala Jyoti is an initiative to help
children become active members in the
progress of the society
so far through isafga we have reached
around 10 000 migrant laborers the
project is initiated to address Health
Care issues and ensure the welfare of
the migrants
Santona a mental health awareness
program is spreading joy to many
Esa of pashu Mitra project aims to
enhance milk production through
artificial insemination and provides
employment opportunities for the Youth
isaf kushuk Mitra focuses on making
farming a sustainable livelihood
aims at creating trained entrepreneurs
in solar energy sector
our covet vaccination awareness program
suraksha was a major success among the
people
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kaitange was an initiative to support
kotampally Weavers and revive handloom
production esaf has launched
multi-specialty hospitals in rural areas
our nursing school provides nursing
education for students belonging to
socially and economically backward
communities and thousands of students
have been trained so far
limbs was started with the goal of
helping the marginalized develop their
skills and earn a livelihood
we are also partnering with the union
and state governments for the execution
of projects like ddu gky and sap
at esaf we are committed to
sustainability practices and at e-south
bank we have a department dedicated to
sustainable practices perhaps the only
Bank from India to do so
jalanidi and Nirmal jivan Dara projects
are government initiatives implemented
by esaf to help communities get access
to individual water connections and
toilets livable cities India is an
initiative to make our cities inclusive
people-friendly and healthy
we believe that goodness is in restoring
hope and rebuilding lives
the idea of isabs stemmed from our dream
of
creating an institution committed to
serving the community irrespective of
gender caste and greed
Joy Of Glory our services and commitment
have earned us numerous Awards and
accolades over the years
besides our Awards and accolades we find
our glory in rewriting the story of the
underprivileged
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life changed for Raheem when he decided
to install a solar PV system in his home
while installing he faced many
inadequacies that were preventing the
segment from thriving when Rahim learned
about the urja bandhu training offered
by isaf as part of its CSR project he
didn't think twice soon he enrolled in
the course and successfully completed
the training immediately after the
training he began his journey as a solar
PV system installer
today Raheem is a confident entrepreneur
in solar sector and he is grateful for
the training and support esaf provided
him throughout his journey
there are over 6.5 Million Dreams that
we helped take flight and this story is
one among them
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even after 31 years we continue to
encourage and Inspire the people at the
bottom of the pyramid to pursue their
dreams today we have more than 15 000
employees and over 6.5 million customers
whom we consider as our biggest asset
this Glory that we are celebrating now
would not have been possible
with all the blessing of almighty God
and the support of our customers well
wishes
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Associates and all esophians
and with
we take for your sincere and dedicated
effort in being active reporters of all
our initiative so far isaf
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