WHAT WE DO
Community Health Initiatives
India allocated 1.26% of its GDP on health in2020 and the allocation is shrinking post pandemic. This means that care for the marginalized, almost 64% of the country’s population including rural Dalit communities, is almost non-existent.
October 2019 reports indicate that, when compared to non-Dalits, Dalit patients experience more apathy, denial, and avoidance behaviors from service providers. Pregnant and new Dalit mothers are frequently denied access to basic services, particularly maternal health services. Approximately 2 million Dalit women suffer from high anemia, poor hygiene, and malnutrition.
Quick Look: Dalit Children’s Health History:
Malnutrition
Hunger
Child Labor
Unhealthy Living Conditions
Unhealthy Social Practices
Susceptibility to Chronic Diseases
Limited Access to Education
Limited Access to Healthcare and Nutritional Foods
Equity and justice begin with health and education. So do we.
Our Three Community Health Initiatives
Awareness camps and home visitations
Awareness camps and home visitations are our entry points. We seek to provide them with accurate information in culturally appropriate ways that will have a lasting impact. These help Dalit communities overcome their hesitation, fear, and superstition with regard to personal and social health.
Community development
Through our many programs at the center, we help Dalit communities acquire, organize, and use knowledge for community development. We empower them to hold each other accountable. We nurture moral consciousness and social responsibility for health, care, and caregiving of the whole community.
Healthcare services
We provide healthcare for entire Dalit communities by hosting joint medical camps with global partners. We also raise funds for those who need hospital care and cannot afford it.
For information on how we have adjusted to accommodate for the global pandemic, please our COVID-19 Updates page.