Stories from the field

The Challenge of Access In the village of Asandih, situated approximately 10 kilometres from the Dhaurpur Primary Health Centre, geographic isolation remains a significant barrier to maternal safety. Recently, three pregnant women from the village required transport for their routine antenatal check-ups. Accompanied by the village health volunteer (Mitanin Didi), they waited for several hours […]

The Challenge of Isolation In the remote village of Asandih, within the Lundra block, the distance to the nearest primary health centre or district hospital was once a significant barrier to care. Because professional medical facilities were so far away, villagers frequently sought help from local unregistered practitioners or traditional sorcerers. This often led to

A Shift in Perspective Raveena, a 27-year-old resident of Paharpara in Lundra, once viewed kitchen gardens as nothing more than a simple hobby or a practical way to occupy empty space around a home. However, her perspective shifted profoundly after she received guidance on the vital role that a nutritious and balanced diet plays in