Project Health – Swami Vivekanand Shiksha Samiti

Wash Programme for Artisan community of India

WASH Programme for Artisan community of India

This Project was supported by WaterAid India. WASH in Schools is a part of our core interventions for integrated approach to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, with a key focus on institutions and households.

Our approach primarily includes –

Creating child friendly and inclusive facilities for children in terms of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
Proper maintenance of 150 handpumps
Engaging with students and communities who are a part of WASH project.
Initiate hygiene and behaviour change with a key focus on menstrual hygiene management.
Engagement and technical support to education department on capacity building, hygiene promotion and inclusion of WASH indicators.
Around 1 lakh beneficiaries were impacted under this project.

The project aims to achieve the following objectives:

Facilitate access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for artisan communities, enabling them to develop new skills that generate income, improve health, and enhance livelihood opportunities.
Support schools attended by children of artisan workers by providing improved WASH facilities and education, promoting healthier habits, longer school attendance, and brighter futures for students.

The project is a collaboration between the John Lewis Foundation and Water Aid India. The expected outcomes are as follows:

10,000 women and men will practice handwashing with soap before meals and after using the toilet.
50,000 people trained in waste management will benefit from a new source of income. 10,000 women will report increased knowledge of good menstrual hygiene management behaviours.
10,000 women will report increased knowledge of good menstrual hygiene management behaviours.
1,000 students will practice good hygiene behaviours.
750 girls will report increased knowledge of menstrual hygiene practices.

Social Audit (Covid Support Expansion Project)

During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, various initiatives were undertaken to provide support and assistance to those affected. Here are the details of some key activities:

Food Packet Distribution:

A total of 400 families were provided with food packets to ensure their nutritional needs were met during the pandemic. These food packets contained essential items to sustain the families during the difficult times.

Vaccination Drive:

Approximately 2,800 people were vaccinated as part of an extensive vaccination drive. The vaccination program aimed to protect individuals from the COVID-19 virus and mitigate the spread of the disease within the community.

Volunteer Training and Distribution of COVID Kits:

A group of 50 dedicated volunteers were trained to assist in various COVID-related activities. These volunteers played a vital role in creating awareness, distributing COVID kits, and supporting the community. The COVID kits consisted of essential items such as face masks, sanitizers, and informational materials to educate individuals about preventive measures.

Awareness Campaign:

With the assistance of the trained volunteers, a comprehensive awareness campaign was conducted. This campaign reached out to a total of 10,522 individuals, raising awareness about the importance of following COVID-19 safety guidelines, practicing hygiene measures, and staying updated with accurate information. The aim was to empower the community with knowledge and encourage responsible behaviour during the pandemic.

These efforts collectively aimed to alleviate the impact of the pandemic by addressing immediate needs, ensuring vaccination coverage, and creating awareness among the population. The dedication and collaboration of volunteers, community members, and organizations were crucial in providing support and mitigating the challenges faced during these unprecedented times. This Project was supported by Label STEP.

Vivekanand (Parivar Kalyan Priyojna)

Vivekanand Parivar Kalyan Priyojana

The project objective was to achieve a 10% increase in CPR from the baseline level, resulting in a net addition of 2153 new acceptors of family planning (FP). Currently, there are approximately 6415 baseline users, and by the end of the project, the number of modern contraceptive users should reach 6568. Of the total new acceptors, 20% will be limiting clients, while 80% will be spacing clients.
Among all spacing clients, 20% will choose CSM as their contraceptive method.
The project aims to achieve 85% immunization coverage for all infants below the age of 1 year. Each year, 3230 infants will be immunized as part of the project.
The target is to achieve 60% complete immunization coverage for children in the age group of 1-5 years. This means that each year, 8359 children will be fully immunized.
The project aims to register 100% of all pregnant women, which amounts to 3799 women. Additionally, 60% of these pregnant women in the project area, approximately 2479 women per year, will receive comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care (ANC/PNC), including two doses of tetanus toxoid (TT), distribution of iron and folic acid (IFA), and three check-ups. Special attention will be given to early detection of pregnancy, screening for high-risk pregnancies, and making referrals for safe delivery at the Primary Health Center (PHC), Community Health Center (CHC), government hospital, or to Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) or Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Mirzapur. This Project was supported by State Innovations in Family Planning Services Project Agency (SIFPSA). Total 1,26,652 beneficiaries under this project.

Community Toilet Establishment

SVSS has undertaken a project to address the urgent need for a community toilet at Baba Kinnaram Ashram in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The ashram, located a few hundred kilometers from Varanasi, is visited by thousands of people daily, including women and children. It has become essential to have a well-managed and maintained community toilet facility to cater to the toiletry needs of the visitors.

After conducting an initial survey and engaging in discussions with the ashram’s management, SVSS identified the requirement for two community toilets to effectively address the sanitation concerns. The project aims to provide one community toilet at Baba Kinnaram Ashram in Chandauli district, Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The community toilet will have separate sections for men and women, including:

Eight Indian style toilet compartments for men and four compartments for women.
One western style toilet compartment for men and one compartment for women.
Four bathrooms, with two designated for each section.
Provision of wash basins in both the men's and women's sections.

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SWAMI VIVEKANAND

SHIKSHA SAMITI