We organizes the camps and strengthening public health care systems camps in semi-urban, rural and remote rural areas. We also supported the health staff in in the online registration.
Vulnerable children formed into 34 children clubs in schools were made aware of child rights, child protection and the ill effects of child marriage. Health workers were sensitised on nutrition, MCH and SRHR for adolescent girls. Abused and exploited girls were also sensitised on the above.
Women are provided with access to the revolving fund and nutrition guidance so that they can grow some of the vegetables & sell them to customers.They can also take a sum to invest in small businesses like tailoring, livestock rearing, petty shops, vegetable selling and others.
A key component of the project was the awareness raising which was done through posters, banners, leaflets,
animation videos and mobile audio messaging campaigns. The objective of the awareness was two fold – one to bust myths/fears around vaccinations and the second was to continue wearing masks properly among others.
The intervention included organizing vaccination camps in semi-urban, rural and remote rural areas in over 1000 villages across 7 states. Health care staff were supported with necessary equipment and transportation. CIF also supported the health staff in the online registration of all the vaccinations
In Coimbatore and Bengaluru, families living in slums face poor living conditions, weak health outcomes, and risks such as child labor, exploitation, and early pregnancy. Efforts to enroll children in education, improve community health, and support mental well-being have reached 3,002 children, while families are linked to protection systems and welfare schemes. To further address mental health needs, we launched a community-led model for 2,000 early married girls (EMGs) across five districts of Karnataka in collaboration with the Movement of EMGs and Young Women. The programme promotes awareness, access to services, and policy advocacy to destigmatize mental health and empower EMGs, laying the foundation for a statewide scale-up to reach over 17,000 girls.
Girls from Devadasi families in North Karnataka face serious health challenges, including malnutrition, poor reproductive health, and limited access to medical and mental health care. To address this, we provide regular health check-ups, counseling, and awareness sessions, while linking families to government health schemes. These measures improve overall well-being and build resilience among vulnerable children and young girls.
Children working in mica mining areas of Jharkhand face severe health risks, including respiratory problems from mica dust, frequent injuries, malnutrition, and lack of access to proper healthcare. To address these issues, we conduct regular health check-ups, provide nutrition support, and raise awareness on hygiene and preventive care. Families are connected to government health schemes and community health services, ensuring access to essential medical facilities. By integrating health care with education and livelihood support, we aim to reduce vulnerabilities and create a safer, healthier environment for children and their families.
“We didn’t know about COVID-19 properly. We were just very scared,” said Mr. Bala Ramu Reddy, a resident of one of the remote islands in Papikondalu. “A team of health workers with some staff came and told us about COVID clearly, what it was, how it spreads. They also told us we needed to get vaccinated. I was afraid of vaccinations as I thought something would happen to me. Then they convinced me and the banners in the village they put up also helped me understand”, he said. Mr. Reddy got his first dose in July 2021 and second dose in November 2021.
Through the training, I learnt more about the vaccinations, especially how even pregnant women can take it. This helped me spread more awareness among villages.
I am migrant women from orissa who works in Andhra Pradesh. I didn’t have any documents with me and I couldn’t register for my vaccination. The team worked to get my information and I was registerd on the platform. I took my doses at the camp set up in my settlement.
The equipment given to our PHC really helped us reach out to more people effectively. I am glad for this support as it will be useful in the long run too.
