Residents of Jerimeri faced a severe garbage crisis, impacting health and daily life. A Core Committee formed by Jagruti Kendra under guidance from CSA rallied the community, leading to regular garbage collection by the BMC in November. Their collective efforts transformed hygiene and uplifted community spirit.
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Disabled Beneficiaries Receive Pension
Muskan, a disabled girl, and an elderly woman from Mahim faced hardships due to lack of pension documentation. With support from a Dev Kripa Mandal staff member and CSA, they obtained the necessary documents. They now receive a monthly pension of ₹1,500, improving their quality of life and independence.
Farmers Unite to Protect Water Source
Uttan, a coastal town near Mumbai, faced canal encroachment by a local builder, threatening agriculture. Farmers united, met with the builder, and escalated their complaint to authorities. Following inspections, the MBMC restored the canal, enabling collective action and conservation of vital water resources.
Turning the Tide: Prioritising Education over Marriage
A girl, influenced by educational awareness, overcame cultural barriers to pursue higher education. With her parents’ support, she now attends college, inspiring others in the community to value education.
A Community’s Journey to a New Anganwadi
Nugulshet Wadi’s dilapidated Anganwadi posed safety hazards, discouraging attendance. The Wadi Prerika united the community to advocate for a new facility. After persistent efforts, authorities approved construction, resulting in a safe, well-equipped center that revitalized community spirit and collaboration among residents.
One Day for Children
Two Children belonging to the Bal Sabha facilitated by our Partner Prerna Seva Kendra, Dongri, got a chance to walk alongside Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralitharan ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium on November 02, 2023.
Bal Sabha Children get the BMC to act
The Bal Sabha is a group where children meet weekly to learn about their rights through play-way based education. In one of the meetings, the children identified an issue of unclean drainage & garbage collection and reached out to the BMC. After follow-up, BMC took active action and now cleans the drainage and garbage daily. The children’s confidence has improved and their parents feel proud of this achievement.
Villagers get a Balwadi after a long Struggle
The children of Halbudrukh Wadi did not have a place for their Bal Sabha Meetings. Their meetings were held either under a tree or at someone’s house. During one session the Wadi Prerika asked the children to identify an issue in their village. The children collectively answered that they needed a permanent place for their meetings.
Vocational Development: Mentoring Session
Under the Vocational Development Course, the CCO’s of Dharavi Island have held various skills development courses for their beneficiaries, especially the marginalized and the school dropouts. Courses such as Sales Executive Course, Basic Home Appliance Repairs and Mobile and Laptop Repair have helped many to stand on their feet. To get a feedback from them, motivate them and clarify their doubts a mentoring session was held for them.
Farmers Melava at Dharavi Island
A first-ever “Farmers Melava” for Dharavi Island was held on April 20th, 2023 at Cardinal Gracias Hall, Uttan. The event included various resource persons who spoke on topics such as organic farming, compost manure, seedlings, sustainable agriculture, and government schemes related to food micro-processing. Following this, a charter of demands was submitted to the local corporator. The event was a great success, and an evaluation session was held on April 24th, 2023.
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