Over the last three decades there has been an ever-increasing recognition of the role and potential of the voluntary sector in minimizing the plight of the poor and marginalized communities.This has also been reflected in the actions of the state wherein systematic avenues have been and are being created to seek significant collaboration between the State and the Voluntary sector.In this context, AVA was set up by a team of youths with a vision for the establishment of a society, based on human values like liberty, equality