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"The highest reward for man's toil is not what he gets for it but what he becomes by it." (John Ruskin)

Holistic approach for the entire community:

An integrated approach to community development that combines inherently interconnected issues of economy, environment, literacy, health and local governance is adopted for progress and transformation.

• Survey for Sickle Cell Anemia in certain vulnerable areas in Chikhali area
• Night education programs at various villages.
• Mid-day education sessions at various villages.

Women's Self-Help Group (SHG) project

Groups consisting of 10 to 20 women are created.

They are counseled regarding savings, financing and lending amongst the group (internal Lending) in times of need.

They also meet to learn about various social and health related issues.

Training for independent business opportunities:

• Creation of traditional handicrafts, greeting cards etc.
• Vermicompost – manufacture of organic fertilizer
• Manufacture of Candles, Soap, Shampoo, Detergents.

Data for the Year 2007 regarding the Self Help Groups:

• Total Self Help Groups - 106; Total Members - 1121women.
• Total Savings - Rs.2,584,287.00
• Fifty six groups have been linked to banks for securing loans.
• Total amount in Bank Loans - Rs.1,746,600.00.

We educate the communities regarding:

• Maternal and children's health
• Hygiene and sanitation
• Importance of education
• Employment opportunities and financial security
• Freedom from misconceptions and superstitions
• Management of addictions
• Awareness in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis, gastroenteritis, respiratory infections, etc.

Alcohol and Tobacco De-addiction program:

"Our aspirations are our possibilities." (Robert Browning)