SHE Security Health Education ANNUAL PROJECT UPDATE

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1 SHE Security Health Education ANNUAL PROJECT UPDATE Submitted To : United Spirits Limited By: Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) India

2 Project Update Gramodaya Samajik Sansthan (Alwar) (20 year old organization works on Integrated Water Resource Management Programme funded by Government of Rajasthan)

3 Project at a Glance Project Location : 3 Villages (Goondpur, Kherali Sayyad, and kerawa Jat) in Alwar (Rajasthan) Context : The area has issues of Water, Health and Sanitation. It didn t have proper availability of health facilities and safe drinking water, which lead to many water born diseases. Health, Safe drinking water, Higher education and employment facilities are not accessible with community. Sexual and reproductive health services are very poor in the area. Health and education structure is not functioning effectively. The villages don t have proper drainage system for waste water of village.

4 Project at a Glance Project Objective : To provide improved and sustained access to basic facilities of drinking water, primary health care services and sanitation for communities in intervention villages of Alwar district in Rajasthan through a model based on community and government convergence. Key Results Areas : Access to clean and safe drinking water for school children Reduced Water wastage and increased ground water level Improved access to basic health services for communities, specifically women Community sensitized on water conservation, sanitation and hygiene practices

5 Project Outcomes Communities having access to free of cost basic health care services at proximity through setting up of First Aid Cum Referral Centre and Health Awareness Camps. Construction of Soak Pits has resulted in reduction in wastage of water as well as prevention of water borne diseases. A Sanitary Napkin Production plant established in Goondpur which has led to easily accessible and cheap sanitary napkins STREE to adolescent girls and women. At the same time, it has also resulted in employment generation for women. Around 2000 community members have improved access to drinking water through de-silting of pond. The intervention has also led to replenishment of 37,083 Cu Mt. volume of water as well as raising the water level by around 1 meter. 978 children have easy access to safe drinking water through installation of ROs and repair of hand pump. Regular liasoning with PRI members leading to active involvement of Gram Sarpanch in SHE Project activities.

6 Key Activities and Achievements 16 soak pits of the size 10*10*10 have been constructed for storage of water. Three hand pumps repaired in Goondpur village. First aid cum referral centre set up for providing basic health treatment and referral services. Three ROs installed in Goondpur school 7 health awareness camps organized for the community members in which 610 patients were diagnosed for different diseases and provided free counseling, medicine and referral services 30 meetings with Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), Anganwadi Worker and Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) for the better quality of life of Pregnant women, Lactating mothers and infants. 46 meetings organized with Panchayati Raj Members on development of the village and the communities. Monthly meetings organised with adolescent girls on importance of health and personal hygiene.

7 Key Activities and Achievements Formation of 3 SHGs with 30 women members. Conducted training for life skill education for 64 adolescent girls on Personality Development, Stress Management and Gender Equality. Establishment of Sanitary Napkin Unit. An official inauguration of the same was done by Ms. Charllet, Global Director USL, Diageo Group. Training provided to women process for production of sanitary napkin De-silting of existing pond in Goondpur completed. Organizing International Day for Women and World Environment Day. Training organised for Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition committee, which was participated by 54 members. Construction of 900 ft. drainage

8 Some of the learnings were- Challenges and Learnings It has been noticed during the process of implementation that the participation and involvement of local community and local stakeholders provide extra weightage to the project. Their help is vital in moulding the objectives of a project as per their requirement. Some of the challenges were- Decision regarding changes in project activities and project areas delayed initiation of the project.

9 The Story of Goondpur Village Village Goondpur is an example of poor sanitation situation with no availability of drainage for water and non functional toilets. The issue of bad sanitation conditions was raised by our NGO partner in Gram Panchayat Meeting. The discussion revolved around Swachch Bharat Abhiyan started by the government. A resolution was sent to the Block District Officer for construction of drainage and making the village defecation free. The passing of resolution led to construction of drainage and community has adapted hygienic practices in their daily lives. The efforts of SHE project has made the village of Goondpur- a village with better sanitation.

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11 Photo Gallery. More photos of pond de-silting and others

12 Project Update Gramodaya Samajik Sansthan (Udaipur) (20 year old organization works on Integrated Water Resource Management Programme funded by Government of Rajasthan)

13 Project at a Glance Project Location : 3 Villages (Pai, Pipalwas and Undari) in Udaipur (Rajasthan) Context: The area has issues of Water, Health and Sanitation. The villages and schools in Udaipur have improper and inadequate sources of water. There is no community system for control to water wastage. Women in the village do not have access to clean clothes during their monthly hygienic/ menstruation period. Most beneficiaries in these villages do not have access to health care services because the health service providers are far away and they are unable to afford private doctors. The institutional delivery is limited to 20% of the womenfolk of the community.

14 Project at a Glance Project Objective : To provide access to drinking water at the common water source, access to basic health services (primary health care) in villages of Udaipur and advocacy efforts (involving public health providers and Panchayats) to catalyze medical services in the villages. Key Results Areas : Access to clean and safe drinking water for school children. Improved access to basic health services for communities, specifically women. Community sensitized on water conservation, sanitation and hygiene practices.

15 Project Outcomes Communities have access to free of cost basic health care services at proximity through setting up of Women Health Counselling Centre to address health concerns with women and adolescent especially related to hygiene and sanitation. Around 2000 community members have improved access to basic health services and access to sanitary pads on monthly basis. Children have easy access to safe drinking water through installation of ROs and repair of hand pump. Regular liasoning with PRI members leading to active involvement of Gram Sarpanch in SHE Project activities Cu Mt. water replenished through interventions related to construction and repair of water structures in Udaipur. Water level uplifted by approx. 3 meters through the interventions and has benefitted around 5000 hectare of land.

16 Key Activities and Achievements 13 Anicut have been repaired and reconstructed in the project villages. 3 RO and water cooler installed in three schools thereby providing safe drinking water for 1000 students. Three libraries established in three schools to promote holistic development of students. 50 soak pits repaired reaching out to 1500 households who are able to store waste water and recharge ground water. 50 Handpumps repaired for easy access to water for daily usage. Formation of one self help group of women. It consists of 10 members. They have been given awareness of financial inclusion, saving and income generation activities. 2 health awareness camp at Pai and Undri village organized. 200 tree pitches for the kitchen garden are ready.

17 The Story of Prathmik Mahavidyalaya, Pipalwas, Udaipur The water and sanitation situation in Prathmik Mahavidyalaya, Pipalwas in Udaipur is very grim as the children and staff do not have access to clean and safe drinking water. In this school, children were unaware about the importance of hygienic practices resulting in health problems and water borne diseases. After initial discussion with the school staff and students concerning their major health and sanitation needs, physical activities were undertaken such as establishment of RO and library in school to resolve the issue of clean and safe drinking water. Through this intervention in school in Pipalwas, 240 children and school staff easily access safe drinking water from RO. School children and parents were told about the disadvantages of open defecation. After conducting life skill training for students, their confidence level have increased and the drop out ratio has also been reduced and the interest level of students towards education and other activities regarding community development has been increased.

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