Social Program
The integral program of the NGO develops different projects aimed at the community, paying special attention to women, the elderly and the disabled CollaborateSocial Program
The integral program of the NGO develops different projects aimed at the community, paying special attention to women, the elderly and the disabled
Help to Elders “Dada-Dadi”
The Dada-Dadi project is aimed at elderly or disabled people who are alone, without family to care for them, and who, lacking the means to make ends meet, have had to resort to begging to survive.
The economic precariousness of families in rural areas, together with the fact that they belong to the caste of the “untouchables”, places the elderly and people with disabilities in a state of atrocious vulnerability.
When families suffer extreme shortages, as a measure of survival for the rest of the family members, the elderly and disabled are separated from the family, relegated to a situation of abandonment and extreme poverty.
Through this program we guarantee that they can live under a roof, eat daily, wrap themselves up and be attended by a doctor, that is, have the minimum necessary to survive and this way they don’t have to go back to begging.
The primary and secondary students participate actively in this project, making company to the elderly and disabled who are part of Dada-Dadi and inviting them to the celebrations that take place in the school. In this way, students learn to be supportive and respect the elderly and the weakest people or those with physical problems. That is to say, they put into practice the education in values that they receive at school.
Help to Elders “Dada-Dadi”
The Dada-Dadi project is aimed at elderly or disabled people who are alone, without family to care for them, and who, lacking the means to make ends meet, have had to resort to begging to survive.
The economic precariousness of families in rural areas, together with the fact that they belong to the caste of the “untouchables”, places the elderly and people with disabilities in a state of atrocious vulnerability.
When families suffer extreme shortages, as a measure of survival for the rest of the family members, the elderly and disabled are separated from the family, relegated to a situation of abandonment and extreme poverty.
Through this program we guarantee that they can live under a roof, eat daily, wrap themselves up and be attended by a doctor, that is, have the minimum necessary to survive and this way they don’t have to go back to begging.
The primary and secondary students participate actively in this project, making company to the elderly and disabled who are part of Dada-Dadi and inviting them to the celebrations that take place in the school. In this way, students learn to be supportive and respect the elderly and the weakest people or those with physical problems. That is to say, they put into practice the education in values that they receive at school.
Health care
Along with education, health care is one of our main objectives.
That children can have qualified medical attention is vital. Given that their families can not afford to pay a doctor and the medicines that this prescribes, it is common that they go to sorcerers or rural doctors without accreditation, which in many occasions entails that the disease aggravates to the point of death.
We cover the medical visit as well as the corresponding medication when one of the students falls ill and needs the attention of a specialist. We also take care of first aid and carry out vaccination campaigns.
Talk about hygiene
We hold monthly workshops and talks for the entire community on preventive health, where a doctor explains the causes of various diseases, how to prevent them, and where they can go for help. We also hold hygiene workshops for students and mothers.
And workshops with our teenage students on female sexuality, as this is a taboo subject in India, and there are many myths surrounding menstruation.
Talk about hygiene
We hold monthly workshops and talks for the entire community on preventive health, where a doctor explains the causes of various diseases, how to prevent them, and where they can go for help. We also hold hygiene workshops for students and mothers.
And workshops with our teenage students on female sexuality, as this is a taboo subject in India, and there are many myths surrounding menstruation.
Help in emergencies
This project is extended to those families or members of the communities in which we work that suffer a serious mishap and need temporary help, such as a fire, an accident, a medical emergency, etc.
We have also launched a Food Bank to help families and individuals in vulnerable situations by providing them with basic food and thus covering their most basic nutritional needs.
Social and awareness talks
Social and awareness talks
We organize various talks in the villages around Bodghaya where we inform the Dalit community about:
- Government programs for the development of rural areas. We assist them with the bureaucratic procedures to apply for disability pensions, widow’s pensions, birth certificates, etc.
- The amount of food they should receive from the government with their ration cards because they belong to the sector below the poverty line.
- Human rights, highlighting the problems they face due to their caste status and where they can seek help.
- The reality of forced labor in India, into which many of our students’ parents fall due to poverty and loan sharks.
- The dangers of child marriage and the need to end it.
- The danger of domestic violence and what to do about it.
Protein supplement project
Protein and vitamins are essential nutrients for children’s growth and development, especially in a country like India, where childhood malnutrition remains a significant challenge. Protein plays a fundamental role in the formation of muscles, bones, skin, and other body tissues, while vitamins contribute to strengthening the immune system, improving brain function, and preventing disease. In India, our students rely on diets based on grains and potatoes, which are insufficient to meet their nutritional needs. Factors such as poverty, lack of access to a varied diet, and misinformation can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Some common problems include: Protein deficiency, which can cause stunted growth and muscle development; Vitamin A deficiency, which can lead to vision problems and weakened immunity; Iron deficiency, which can cause anemia and affect children’s concentration and energy; and Vitamin D and calcium deficiency, which can affect bone health. An adequate intake of these nutrients can provide the following benefits: Promotes muscle growth and development. Strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of infections. Contributes to bone health and prevents diseases such as rickets. Improves cognitive performance and concentration in school.
Through the Protein Supplement project, we offer school children chickpeas/eggs/milk/fruit daily, thus supplementing the foods they don’t receive at home.
At the same time, we distribute lentils/chickpeas to families monthly so that they also reach the other children in the homes.
The expected results will be for children to develop a stronger immune system to fight off illnesses and thus enjoy better health.
