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Urban Reform

The Gram Varta project under DFID has effectively addressed urban reform challenges by empowering women, enhancing health and nutrition, and promoting community engagement in Purnea, leading to improved living conditions and overall well-being for urban slum dwellers.
Project

Overview

Project Name

Gram Varta

Funding Agency

DFID (Department for International Development, UK)

Duration

1 Year

Target Group/Beneficiaries

50,000 Urban slum dwellers (Particularly Women and Children in Purnea, Bihar)

Key Facts and Figures

  • Beneficiaries: Approximately 50,000 women involved in Women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs).

  • Focus Areas: Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) outcomes.

Activities and Achievements

  • Participatory Learning:

    • Implemented a participatory learning and action approach to engage communities in identifying and addressing their health and sanitation needs.

    • Conducted health camps and nutrition programs to improve the well-being of malnourished women and children.

  • Community Empowerment:

    • Strengthened Women’s Self Help Groups to enhance economic independence and decision-making power among women.

    • Promoted awareness of health and hygiene practices, leading to improved community health outcomes.

  • Impact:

    • The project has significantly improved health and nutrition indicators among urban slum populations, fostering sustainable community development and resilience.