Education  India Project #62249

Heroes for Humanity Reshaping Rural India's Future

by The Desai Foundation
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Heroes for Humanity Reshaping Rural India's Future
Heroes for Humanity Reshaping Rural India's Future
Heroes for Humanity Reshaping Rural India's Future

Summary

The Heroes for Humanity program addresses critical gaps in rural India's community development. Challenges include limited access to healthcare, including gynecology and vision care, and a lack of menstrual health education. Financial literacy is also scarce, hindering sustainable community growth. The program, led by a team of 500 "Heroes", aims to empower these communities through education and skill development.

$50,000
total goal
$49,980
remaining
1
donor
0
monthly donors
2
months

Challenge

Heroes for Humanity addresses vital needs in rural India through three key initiatives: conducting health and hygiene education to combat diseases and improve overall health, providing financial literacy camps to educate over 132,683 individuals on financial management and consumer rights, and offering Helpdesk services to enhance access to financial services and government support, thereby boosting financial stability and security in rural communities.

Solution

The Heroes for Humanity program focuses on two main areas: health and hygiene education to prevent diseases like anemia and malnutrition, and financial literacy through the Banking and Saving Education & Awareness Camp, impacting over 132,683 individuals. Additionally, the Helpdesk initiative supports access to financial services and government documents, contributing to community development and empowerment in rural India.

Long-Term Impact

Heroes for Humanity envisions a future where every individual in rural India has access to necessary resources and information for a healthy, empowered life. The expansion of the Heroes network aims to build resilient communities capable of withstanding health crises and thriving economically.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

The Desai Foundation

Location: Woburn, MA - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @DesaiFoundation
Project Leader:
Manoj Panda
Woburn , MA United States
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