More Than Home: How Anandalok Is Building Independence, Dignity and Hope
For many families of persons with intellectual disabilities, one question never stops weighing on their minds: “Who will care for them when we no longer can?” For over three decades, Anandalok, an initiative of the Welfare Centre for the Mentally Handicapped, has been providing an answer rooted in dignity, compassion and empowerment. Established on 7 January 1990 in […]
Sambal Abhiyan empowers the specially-abled
Due to the convergent nature of the campaign, more than 5500 people are receiving pensions. More than 4400 cards have been issued. People have got their entitlements under pensions and scholarships. Many students have been integrated into the schools. Pendency in issuing disability certificates has been cleared. More than 3000 new specially abled have been identified in these camps and now follow-up camps are being organised for them.
Guiding New Mothers in Slums
In the heart of Asia’s largest slum, Dharavi, Seema recounts her journey as a new mother; she struggled with breastfeeding, enduring unbearable pain and sore nipples. “It’s not unusual for a first-time mother to be lost. I too was.” Her story is consistent with several women from marginalised communities, who face the daunting challenges of […]
Humana’s Project LEAD gives new life to TB Patients
Like many others, Surendra’s journey to Delhi was driven by the promise of a better life. But instead of opportunity, he found a life of struggle. For some years, he tried his hands as a cycle rickshaw puller, worked in a school, and eventually settled as a ragpicker, scraping by to make ends meet. Life’s […]
Critical Health Schemes Delivered to Doorsteps in Chhattisgarh District
A groundbreaking initiative is revolutionising healthcare access in Janjgir-Champa. Residents across the district are witnessing the transformative impact of Chhattisgarh’s first health initiative “Swastha Janjgir Champa Abhiyan (SJCA) 2024”, a campaign designed to bring essential medical services to the doorstep. This initiative, spearheaded by Collector Akash Chhikara ensures that every citizen receives timely and comprehensive […]
Khushi Baby’s CHIP Transforms Healthcare in Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, the health data landscape has been a tangled web of multiple separate systems, each collecting vital public health information independently. Community healthcare workers like ASHAs, ANMs, and medical officers juggle multiple reporting mechanisms, each tailored to different national health programs. This disjointed approach results in data redundancy and interoperability issues, creating a fragmented […]
Mission Aakash initiative with a soul
NFHS -5 data shows that across India, 67% of children aged 6-59 months suffer from Anemia. The prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women stands at an alarming 52%. Despite numerous interventions and advancements in technology, Anemia continues to be a major public health problem in India. It is estimated that about 20% of maternal deaths […]
A Ray of Hope: Tillotama Munda’s Remarkable Journey to New Life with DMF Sanjeevani
Tilottama, who was admitted to Bed No. 115 in Sisubhawan with Hemolytic Anemia, has triumphed over adversity with the unwavering support and dedication of our medical team. Tillotama’s condition required a blood transfusion, with RBC A+ identified as the best match. Despite encountering challenges during the initial attempts, the team remained resilient in their pursuit […]
Organic farming at Dantewada: A silver-lining in the rich land of poor people
Dantewada, the land of the regional deity Maa Danteshawari, is a perfect example of rich land, poor people. The district contains iron ores that are of the best quality in the continent generating large revenue yet the number of people below the poverty is much higher than the National average and the number of malnourished […]
Arpan – A multi-pronged approach to Child Sexual Abuse in India
Pooja Taparia is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arpan. She has spearheaded the movement against Child Sexual Abuse in India and currently leads a team of over 120 passionate, dedicated & empowered individuals. Pooja started work on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) when there was no narrative on this subject in India. Her journey […]
