Guddalahalli village is 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Bangalore. The population is about 600 spread in 85 houses and is mainly agriculture based. The rainfall is very little and they are totally dependent on the vagaries of nature for thier livelihood.

The Rotary club of North Banagalore along with Fr. Palli of BOSCO are the local development partners. They are supported by the Ft. Collins, Colorado Breakfast Rotary club in helping the community address its problems. In a meeting with 25 representatives of Guddlahalli village in August of 2004, the participants identified 20 problems and actions to address them. Some of the problems being addressed are new benches for the school, and driver training for youth who will then be able to get jobs.

Ecselance International has been working with the community on economic development. In August of 2005 an Enterpreneur Self-Help Group called BASS (Bovi Abhirudhi Seva Sangha) was formed. BASS established their loan policies, formed an advisory board, and identified their training needs. In addition, 30 families expressed interest in starting businesses primarily in sheep rearing. In October of 2005, Ecselance International raised the required funds to finance the training, insure the livestock, and provide loans to start the businesses. It is expected that the funds will be disbursed to the new entrepreneurs in February of 2006.