Registered Trust & Section 8 Company • National Apex Body

Uniting India's voluntary organisations into one powerful force for changegrowthimpactdignity

COVO is a national confederation that strengthens NGOs and voluntary organisations through capacity building, advocacy, networking and resource mobilization — so member organisations can deliver greater impact on the ground.

500+

Member NGOs

18+

Focus Areas

20+

States Reached

50+

Institutional MoUs

80G

Tax benefit

12A / 12AB

Registered

Registered under Indian Trusts Act, 1882

Section 8 Company (MCA)

12A / 12AB Registered

80G Tax Exemption

NGO Darpan Registered

FCRA Registered

3 decades of voluntary action

Our Mission

A national platform uniting voluntary organisations for faster, stronger growth

Founded by Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra after three decades in voluntary action, COVO exists to unite India’s voluntary, non-profit organisations and related institutions — providing them expert services, training and networks so they can grow faster and serve their communities better.

Capacity building & training for member NGOs
Policy advocacy and representation on their behalf
MoUs with universities, government bodies & institutions

The Challenge

Problems We Address in the Voluntary Sector

Thousands of grassroots NGOs across India do vital work in isolation — without the skills, funding access or policy voice to scale. COVO exists to close these gaps.

Fragmentation

NGOs work in silos with little coordination, duplicating effort and losing collective impact.

Capacity Gaps

Many voluntary organisations lack training, governance systems and technical know-how.

Limited Funding Access

Grassroots NGOs struggle to reach grants, CSR funds and institutional donors.

Weak Policy Voice

Individual NGOs rarely get a seat at the table when policies affecting them are made.

What We Do

Our Services to Member Organisations

Expert support that helps NGOs and voluntary organisations grow faster and deliver more.

Capacity Building

Training & Mentorship

Workshops, governance training and mentorship for new and emerging NGOs.

Advocacy

Policy & Representation

Representing member NGOs' interests before government and institutions.

Networking

Partnerships & MoUs

Connecting NGOs with universities, ministries and private sector partners.

Resource Mobilization

Funding & Grants Access

Helping members access CSR funds, grants and institutional donors.

Skill Development

Agriculture, AYUSH & Rural Livelihoods

Sector-specific programmes spanning agriculture, AYUSH, digital literacy and MSMEs.

Knowledge Sharing

Research & Consultancy

Research, publications and consultancy to strengthen the wider NGO sector.

Our Impact

Numbers That Tell Our Story

Independently audited, published annually in our Annual Report.

500+

Member NGOs

20+

States Reached

300+

NGO Professionals Trained

50+

MoUs & Partnerships

Where Support Goes

Flagship Initiatives

Capacity Building • Pan-India

NGO Leadership & Governance Cohort

Training 300 grassroots NGO leaders in governance, compliance and fundraising.

₹13.6L raisedof ₹20L goal

Digital Literacy • 8 States

Digital Literacy Mission

Equipping member NGOs and rural communities with digital skills and tools.

₹8.8L raisedof ₹20L goal

MSME & Livelihood • Maharashtra

Rural Entrepreneurship Programme

Skills training and market access support for 150 rural entrepreneurs via member NGOs.

₹12.1L raisedof ₹15L goal

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Events

12 December

12-12-2026 View Event

5 January

05-01-2027 View Event

Voices From Our Network

Stories From Our Member Organisations

Real voices from the NGOs and voluntary organisations we work alongside.

"The governance training helped us finally get our 12A and 80G registrations sorted."

— Anjali Sharma, Founder, Rural Education Trust, Rajasthan

"Through COVO's network we signed our first CSR partnership within six months."

— Bikash Patra, Director, Community Health Society, Odisha

"The MoU that COVO facilitated with a local university transformed our skilling programme."

— Savita Jadhav, Secretary, Rural Livelihoods Collective, Maharashtra

Trust & Accountability

Transparency & Accountability

We believe donors deserve full visibility into who we are, how we're governed and how funds are used.

NGO Darpan Verified

12A/12AB Registered

80G Certified

FCRA Registered

Trust Registration

Registered as "Confederation of Voluntary Organisations" under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. Trust Deed executed 14 August 2024.

Section 8 Company

Also incorporated as a Section 8 (not-for-profit) company under the Companies Act, 2013 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

NGO Darpan

Registered on the NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal. Unique registration ID available on request.

12A / 12AB Registration

Income Tax registration under Section 12A/12AB, confirming recognised charitable status.

80G Certification

Donations to COVO are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

FCRA Status

Registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, permitting receipt of foreign contributions for our stated charitable objects.

Registered Office: A-15, Paryavaran Complex, Saidulajaib Village, New Delhi – 110030.

The People

Our Team

Our dedicated team works together with passion, compassion, and commitment to create positive change. United by a shared vision, we strive to empower communities, support those in need, and build a better future for everyone.

Get Involved

There Are Many Ways To Work With Us

NGOs: Become a Member

Join the confederation for training, funding access and a stronger collective voice.

Institutions: Sign an MoU

Universities, ministries and departments can partner on joint programmes.

Individuals: Volunteer

Lend your time and expertise to support member NGOs.

Corporates: CSR Partnership

Fund capacity-building initiatives across our member network.