Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centers

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The Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centers (SPARC) is one of the largest Indian NGOs working on housing and infrastructure issues for the urban poor. SPARC's primary role is as supporter to two people's movements - the National Slum Dwellers Federation (NSDF) and Mahila Milan (MM).^[1]

SPARC was founded by Sheela Patel in 1984 to develop solutions that work for the poorest and most marginalised of the urban poor. Its members include social workers, researchers, students, doctors and other professionals who wished to participate in the creation of an institution which would explore new forms of partnerships with the poor in their quest for equity and social justice. The focus of SPARC is on pavement dwellers, women and the provision of shelter.^[2]

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