Celebrating World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024
Towards a Period-Friendly World On May 28th, we observe World Menstrual Hygiene Day—a day dedicated to breaking taboos, raising awareness, and pushing for better menstrual health and hygiene practices around
Identifying the Gaps in Diet of Rural Marginalized Communities of Chhatisgarh
A. Introduction: Chhattisgarh is a tribal dominated and highly forested state located in the central part of the country. Although, the state is rich in natural resources, the rural communities
Empowering Women through Participatory Governance
The involvement of citizens in Gram Sabhas is fundamental for community development, however in Bihar, the historical participation of women has been constrained, leading to a neglect of women specific
Empowering Change: Women Spearheading Transformative Health & Nutrition Enterprises
Health and nutrition enterprises are key players in promoting wellness, offering innovative products, educational initiatives, and tailored solutions for holistic health. They bridge the gap between scientific developments and consumer
एक अनोखी पहल – अनिता देवी और उनकी स्थिति में बदलाव
चिन्हित सतत जीविकोपार्जन योजना (SJY) परिवार को ग्राम संगठन, जीविका, मनरेगा के समन्वय से आजीविका संवर्धन एवं सशक्तिकरण श्रीमती अनिता देवी, पति श्री. अखिलेश प्रसाद, ग्राम हर्दवन, पंचायत घोड़ाघाट के
A Bright & Shiny Future
Sudha a young woman from Jainagar block, Madhubani, has a humble background and stands as an inspiration to others. She needs no introduction in her Panchayat, as her work and
From Dreams to Reality: How Thriving Plantations Became Livelihoods
Rinku Devi, a young woman in her thirties from Barhi village of Jainagar block, Madhubani is the face of change. Married quite early to Birendra, a small-holder farmer, she led
Building a vaccine ecosystem in an isolated community
SITUATIONAL INSIGHTS Hard-to-reach areas serve as a niche for sustaining the transmission of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) as the proportion of unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children is high. The inequities
WARMTH AT THE COLD CHAIN POINT – HOW REKHA KUMARI CHISELLED SKILLS TO MAKE A GOOD FIT AT WORK
SITUATIONAL INSIGHTS Cold chain assessment was an elemental part of the diagnostic process. It was evident to observe the management at all stages right from the system of storing and
Bridging the Healthcare Divide in Rural Bihar: How JEEViKA’s Swasthya Mitra Help Desk is Changing Lives
Meet Bunty Kumari, a resident of Bhandari village. When she found herself in labor pain, she rushed to Sadar Hospital Jamui, hoping for medical assistance. Her husband, Sandeep Singh, anxiously