Nursing Assistant training for youngsters from slums of Maharashtra
PwCIF partnered with its NGO partner Kherwadi Social Welfare Association in Thane and Mumbai to train 97 youngsters from the slums on vocational training program (Nursing Assistant) at the existing Livelihood Development Centers (LDC) in Thane and Bandra.
The impact of poor health and nutrition can have far-reaching consequences for humankind. When people suffer from inadequate access to these, it leads to a decline in their overall well-being, productivity and quality of life. Moreover, it can result in higher rates of disease occurrences, decreased life expectancy, and increased healthcare costs for both individuals and the government. A nation with a large population suffering from poor health and malnutrition faces challenges in achieving social stability, sustainable development and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
PwCIF has been working in close collaboration with key stakeholders to address this challenge by implementing effective interventions, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare and nutritious food to safeguard the well-being of vulnerable communities.
Our initiatives in FY25
Sustainable Health Initiatives Nurturing Empowerment (SHINE) programme in Ariyari block, Bihar
With an NGO partner, our project focused on enhancing the nutritional well-being of rural communities by actively identifying cases of acute malnutrition among children under five and pregnant and lactating women. The project ensured timely and quality treatment through both community and institutional care. The initiative also strengthened service delivery under the Integrated Child Development Services while fostering community-level awareness on nutrition to prevent malnutrition in the long term.
Addressing malnutrition among children in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh
With an NGO partner, our initiative focused on addressing malnutrition among children aged 0–5 years in Tendukheda block of Damoh district. The project facilitated regular monitoring of the children’s growth, aiming to improve their nutritional status and shifting at least 30% of them to normal growth grades. Families were sensitised on the importance of immunisation, haemoglobin monitoring, and nutritious food intake, with food demonstrations that emphasised healthy recipes. The programme also improved overall health literacy, equipping families with knowledge to sustain better practices.
Improving health, sanitation, and nutrition among tribal communities in Nandurbar, Maharashtra
Our intervention with an NGO partner increased access to healthcare through awareness drives, screenings, and ten health camps, benefiting over 1,000 people with treatment linkages to government hospitals. Furthermore, the programme strengthened village infrastructure for clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, with dedicated committees managing garbage collection and monitoring e-garbage vans. More than 10,000 villagers participated in sessions on sanitation, water quality, and disease prevention. Additionally, the initiative promoted skill development, with women being trained in masala and agarbatti making, and receiving startup kits alongside financial literacy and business management support.
Advancing health and nutrition outcomes for farmers in Moga, Punjab
With an NGO partner, our initiative focused on ensuring the availability of safe, chemical-free, and nutritious vegetables for consumption to 80 households throughout the year and accessible health counselling and consultation by qualified doctors to people across four villages in Dharamkot block.
Connecting beneficiaries to Government health schemes in Nandurbar, Maharashtra FY22-23, Beneficiaries reached: 622
PwCIF partnered with its NGO partner Spherule Foundation in Nandurbar, Maharashtra to connect beneficiaries from 4 villages to government schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, ICDS and NRHM. Health screening camps were also organized for children to contribute towards positive health outcomes.
Making healthcare accessible to beneficiaries through medical health van in urban slums of NCR Beneficiary reached- 30,892
Communities from urban slums and rural areas find it challenging to access healthcare facilities. Where healthcare facilities exist in urban slums and rural communities they are often devoid of basic healthcare infrastructure and human resources. Extreme poverty, lack of education or work experience, cultural barriers and the COVID-19 pandemic magnified this healthcare challenge.
PwCIF partnered with its NGO partner Bal Umang Drishya Sanstha (BUDs) in NCR, Delhi to reach out to the beneficiaries from urban slums of Delhi and rural Mewat through the means of a mobile van. Health check-up, health education and counseling was provided to adults, children and youth. The project focused on adolescent girls in the intervention area spreading awareness on Anemia and menstrual hygiene. The van utilized audio-visual tools, featuring a large screen for educational films on family planning, oral and dental care, and communicable diseases. The clinic further connected patients with social services and healthcare systems through referrals, fostering a comprehensive approach to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment.
Connecting beneficiaries to the government health schemes in Nandurbar, Maharashtra
PwCIF partnered with its NGO partner in Nandurbar, Maharashtra to connect 5000 beneficiaries from 4 villages to government schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, ICDS and NRHM. 10 Health screening camps were organized for 1000 children to contribute towards positive health outcomes.
Constructing a toilet facility in a rehabilitation orchard for children with mental and physical disabilities in Tamil Nadu, FY22-23 (Beneficiaries reached: 250)
NGO Amar Seva Sangam developed a Rehab Orchard, a transformative space which works with children affected by cerebral palsy and other neurological diseases. PwCIF supported NGO Amar Seva Sangam in building inclusive toilet facilities in the orchard to cater to the needs of the children with disabilities.
