Established in 1982, PRIA is a global centre for participatory research and training.
For over four decades, our efforts have been focused towards empowering citizens through information and mobilisation, and at the same time, sensitising government agencies towards citizen needs. We work towards creating the bridge between the two to ensure that the right kind of governmental efforts reach the right people, at the right time.
First and largest international programme of trainers and facilitators of participatory learning in 22 languages and countries.
First NGO to constitute a Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment, based on Vishakha Guidelines.
First academic studies of Indian NGOs began by PRIA.
First research organisation to undertake studies on occupational health from workers' experience.