We began our journey with a focus on improving the lives of rural women. We aim to provide women with income-generating skills through courses in sewing, embroidery, and beautician training. Over time, we have partnered with various organisations, including the Women and Child Development Department and YMCA Sanstha Jabalpur, to enhance the livelihoods of women in the community. Our efforts have enabled women to become financially independent and contribute to their households' economic well-being.
Sachcha Prayas Sanstha recognises the importance of child rights advocacy. We strive to create a positive atmosphere for child rights discussions at the gram panchayat level. Our organisation collaborates with various government and non-government entities, such as the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Child Rights Observatory Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, and Vikas Samvad Samiti Bhopal, to ensure the protection and promotion of children's rights. By working at the grassroots level and engaging with communities, we aim to address the unique challenges faced by children in our areas of operation. By working together, we aim to create sustainable change in the lives of marginalised communities.
We conduct health awareness campaigns, prioritising the well-being of women, children, pregnant and lactating mothers, and adolescent girls across five gram panchayats: Magardha, Khamkheda, Saliwada, Binja, and Mothar. A significant concern is child malnutrition, particularly among children under 5 years of age.
We have organised health camps for malnourished children, distributing essential supplies and assessing maternal and child health. We address issues like delayed immunisations due to a lack of health workers and maintain immunisation schedules. Regular awareness sessions cover personal hygiene, diet, and health check-ups for pregnant women. We also connect people to government schemes such as the Maternity Benefit Scheme, Janani Suraksha Yojana, etc.
Our organisation's journey in legal aid began when our volunteers were appointed as para-legal volunteers by the district legal services authority of Jabalpur. Buoyed by the district authority's response, we deployed 20 para-legal volunteers in 10 gram panchayats around Jabalpur. We also conducted legal literacy camps in rural areas. The district authority established a Village Legal Aid Centre within our organisation and a legal aid clinic in Mankhedi village. These centres have processed over 500 applications, resolving approximately 400 cases involving gram panchayat disputes, minor conflicts, and various government schemes. Our para-legal volunteers have represented rural communities at the Collector's public hearing, and our organisation has received departmental recognition from the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority.