Health and Environment
Health awareness-related activities have always been the first priority of the organization. SSKK has initiated and successfully implemented the various programs into the field to raise awareness and educate the community for their own health, such as:
Targeted Intervention National AIDS Control Program (NACP)
- Need Assessment/ Mapping of AIDS
- Vatsayan Kendra
- School AIDS Awareness Education Program
- Volunteering Counselling and Testing Centre
- One-year Ration kit support to HIV+ Families
Drinking-Water Demonstration
Health Camps
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National Awareness Campaign on Environment
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Follow up on CLEAN Amreli, FE program, and Water filter plant
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Dialogue with farmers on Bio-Diversity
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Total sanitation campaign
- For the protection against pesticides used at farms, we do regular dialogues with farmers and farm laborers to use PPE Kit and other protection tools
Oral health issues are significant in India since the country has one of the highest rates of oral cancer in the world. Dental diseases in India are result of factors such as poor oral hygiene, tobacco use and sugary diet. Additionally, the lack of awareness and the importance of dental health in India leads to the prevalence of dental health issues.
To spread awareness of oral health care and to provide dental check-up camps at the community doorstep, supported by American India Foundation and Dr. Nammy Patel, Dental Hygiene Program was implemented in the year 2020-2021 and focuses on facilitating affordable, accessible, and equitable oral health care in Amreli district of Gujarat.
Its key interventions included dental hygiene awareness campaigns with Anganwadi and school children in partnership with ICDS and schools, dental Bal-melas and dental check-up camps in government primary and secondary schools, and preventive and primary curative dental camps for community members.
- The partnership project created dental hygiene awareness and dental check-ups among 3007 children and 3527 community members to support their preventive and primary curative dental treatments in Amreli district by covering 40+ villages.
The world witnessed COVID pandemic in the years 2020 and 2021 and with this, the world witnessed horrible crises in health and the economy. The effect of COVID-19 started in India with the lockdown in March 2020, and the team SSKK started to find a way to reach the people who needed care and support.
- PPE kit, Mask, Face shields, Hand gloves, Thermal gun, Oximeter and PPE Kits for the staff
- Mask, sanitizer, and ration kit distribution at the time of the COVID pandemic
- Facilitated transportation of Migrant workers to their native place
- 4794 insurance policies have been taken by the CottonConnect and BCI/IDH where farmers and BCI program staff was covered
1. Health Camp
Organizing cancer detection and general health check-up camps for women plays a crucial role in early disease detection and promoting overall well-being. These initiatives are particularly vital in low-resource settings, where access to regular healthcare may be limited. Thus with support of CottonConnect Farmers Community Foundation, organisation has organised General health camp at Chital, Lathi, Khambha, Timbi and Dhokadava. We also got support from Alipore Social Welfare Trust – Alipore Hospital and Rotary Club of Chikhali Riverfront for medical van and Primary Health Centres of our area for space and other arrangements.
Cancer Detection Camps for Women
Cancer detection camps for women focus on early identification of cancers, which significantly improves treatment outcomes. In rural Gujarat, India, a camp utilized effective screening methods like Mammogram, Pap smear and X – ray for breast cancer and cervical cancer. Camps were organised at Bhadva (Rajkot), Babara, Khadadhar, Damnagar (Amreli), Gangada and Samter (Gir Somnath). Total 447 participants were screened, leading to the detection of pre-cancerous lesions and early-stage cancers, underscoring the effectiveness of these basic screening techniques in resource-constrained environments.
Similarly, this initiative for cancer early diagnosis awareness program was implemented across various area of our program. Implementing such camps requires careful planning, including community outreach to raise awareness, collaboration with healthcare professionals and institutions, and the use of appropriate screening methods tailored to the community’s needs. These efforts not only aid in the early detection of health issues but also empower women with knowledge about their health, leading to better health outcomes.
General Health Check-Up Camps for Women
Health check-up camp for women is an event organized by organization to offer free off cost medical screenings and health assessments. These camps aim to promote women’s health awareness, early detection of diseases, and preventative care. These camps provide valuable access to healthcare, especially for women who may not have regular access to medical services. They often include educational sessions about women’s health and wellness, empowering participants to take control of their well-being. Common services provided like diagnosis by doctors like Gynecologist and Physician and based on that medicine provided to women. Total 473 women got benefit of these camps in various part of our program area like Chital, Lathi, Khambha, Timbi and Dhokadava.
2. The journey of youth living in leprosy colony: Microfinance and Entrepreneurship
The basic objective was to help the Leprosy families and their current generation who are victims of this disease. With this we aimed to raise the source of livelihood according to their needs.
With the support of the Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation, SSKK implemented this program from the year 2013 to 2018.
Throughout these years….
- Five youths from Junagadh Leprosy Colony were trained for Shamiyana and Mandap decoration works.
- Five women from Bhavnagar Leprosy Colony were trained in sewing and ready-made clothes business.
- With this initiative and entrepreneurship training, the identity of this family had been created in society, and society accepted them as well.
- This resulted in an increase in business and in an increase in income that was from 4 to 7 lakhs. Junagadh Leprosy Colony had given a loan of 2.05 lakhs from the government to establish mandap services, and seven families were fed with this business.
- Continuous training and motivation were provided by team SSKK, and through Leprosy Colony, Junagadh, a total asset of Rs.13.00 lakhs was created by the business of Mandap Service.
Environment
Collaboration in season 20-21 with Manav Sadhna Gandhi Aashram – Ahmedabad