People’s Action for People in Need is formed in the year 1982 by a group of young professionals from different walks of life. It is outcome of the idea to organize and aware the marginalised communities including women and children for their socio-economic development and empowerment. In June 1985 we started our journey with support from Social Work and Research Centre Tilonia - now known as Barefoot College -  at the grass root level by adopting Sangrah and Shillai Development Blocks of Sirmour District - one of the least developed, inaccessible and remote areas of the State – for working with the marginalised communities. The vision of PAPN is a society based on equality and social justice without any sort of discrimination, oppression and injustice. The mission of PAPN is the socio-economic development/ empowerment of women, children and the marginalised and deprived sections of the communities.  

We are engaged in awareness building, strengthening education, training and capacity building of the communities groups, community mobilization/organisation and providing and activating the services. Our focus is on collective community approach with active involvement and participation of all stake holders including the beneficiaries, the local community, PRIs and the duty bearers. Our each programme is coordinated, guided and supported by the concerned Project Coordinator with support of the respective project Teams including the volunteers. We are primarily working and engaged with women, children and the marginalised communities.