Supported by:

CRS Hyderabad

Place of implementation:

5 Panchayats of Basavakalyan Taluka

Objectives:

To reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and support the health and dignity of people living with HIV (PLHIV).

Outcomes:

• A 30-bed Community Care Centre was established; adherence to ART improved; stigma and discrimination were reduced through awareness.
• Identified 289 HIV/AIDs Men, women, children and youth and provided the counseling
• Provided Nutrition food to 150 Beneficiaries
• Provided Government Schemes to 62 Beneficiaries.
• HIV/AIDs Awareness to 92 schools and colleges.
• Reached 5500 SHG Members & youth with Awareness.
• Provided loans to 88 Beneficiaries.
• 13 Orphan children were enrolled to different Orphanages for their education.

Narrative:

ORBIT provided treatment, counseling, and psychosocial support to PLHIV, while also conducting village-level awareness campaigns to reduce stigma.

b) COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE(CCC) ASHADEEPA AT KAUDIYAL, BASAVAKALYAN – 2008

Supported by

KHPT (Karnataka Health Promotion Trust, Bangalore

Area of operation:

Bidar District

Objective:

To provide inpatient care and support for PLHIV and CLHIV with 20 beds Care Center

Activities:

• Counseling and support group meetings
• Providing medical treatment and nutritional support
• Coordination with ART centers for treatment.

c) SPARSHA CARE HOME OF THE CLHIV - 2012

Place of Operation:

Bidar district

Objectives:

• SPARSHA Care home provides a nurturing environment for children living with HIV/AIDs focusing on their Physical, emotional and educational needs.
• Educational support and extracurricular activities
• Regular counseling and motivational talks
• Celebrations and outings to foster a sense of community

Outcomes:

• The care home has positively impacted the lives of its residents, helping them regain hope and confidence
• Sparsha Care Home has significantly transformed the lives of its residents.
• The children have regained hope, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging. Many have shown remarkable progress in academics, emotional well-being, and overall personality development, enabling them to dream of a brighter future.

d) NAVAJEEVANA-MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (2018-2019)

Supported by:

Mr. Jovial & Mr. Naveen Saldhanha

Place of Implementation:

Bidar District

Objectives:

• This program was initiated with a strong vision to restore the dignity and inclusion of mentally ill individuals into mainstream society.
• Timely medical care, home visits, counseling, and community awareness,
• To assist several mentally ill persons in regaining stability and reconnecting with their families.

Outcome:

A model of community-based mental health care in Bidar district

e) NAVAJEEVANA – MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (2020 to 2024)

Supported by:

SCN Sisters, USA

Place of Implementation:

Humnabad Taluka

Objectives:

• Building on its mental health work,
• The focus of this long-term initiative was the rehabilitation and social reintegration of persons with mental illness.
• Activities included regular psychiatric check-ups, distribution of medicines, training of community health volunteers, and sensitization programs in villages.

Outcome:

The program reached numerous underserved families and reduced the stigma around mental illness in rural communities.

f) ANNUAL BLOOD DONATION CAMP– 2012 -2024

Supported by:

ORBTI and ICYM Gulbarga Diocese

Objectives:

To promote voluntary blood donation and ensure the availability of safe blood for emergency needs.

Implementation:

• Organized in collaboration with District Government Hospital and local Blood Banks.
• SHG members, youth groups, and staff participate actively.
• Awareness sessions conducted to overcome myths about blood donation

Outcome:

• Over 80-100units of blood collected each year.
• Life-saving support to patients in need, especially during emergencies.

g) CANCER AWARENESS AND SCREENING CAMPAIGNS - 2016

Objectives:

To educate rural communities about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.

Implementation:

• Awareness sessions on breast, cervical, and oral cancers through visual aids, local language talks, and street plays.
• Collaboration with Indian Cancer Society for screening camps.
• Priority given to early detection among women and tobacco users.

Outcome:

• Increased awareness about symptoms and importance of early screening.
• Several high-risk individuals referred to hospitals for timely treatment.
• Reduced stigma and improved understanding of lifestyle-based cancer prevention.

h) GENERAL HEALTH CHECK-UP CAMPS

Objectives:

To provide basic health services in remote rural areas and promote preventive healthcare.

Implementation:

• Annual health camps organized in partnership with local doctors and Primary Health Centres.
• Screening for common illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and anaemia.
• Free distribution of basic medicines and referrals made for further treatment.

Outcome:

• Over 500 beneficiaries screened annually.
• Early detection and follow-up led to better disease management.
• Promoted health-seeking behaviour among rural poor.

i) EYE CHECK-UP AND CATARACT SURGERY CAMPS

Objectives:

To address preventable blindness through early screening and cataract surgeries.

Implementation:

• Rural screening camps followed by cataract surgery at partner hospitals.
• Follow-up and distribution of spectacles for vision correction.

Outcome:

• Annually, 300 individuals screened; 40–60 cataract surgeries successfully performed.
• Restored vision improved quality of life, especially for the elderly.
• Eye health awareness significantly increased in the target communities.

j) COVID-19 VACCINATION SUPPORT PROGRAM

Supported by:

Azim Premji Foundation

Objective:

To increase vaccine uptake and reduce Covid-19 transmission in rural areas.

Implementation:

• Awareness campaigns to dispel vaccine myths through SHGs, youth, and community leaders.
• Assisted in organizing government vaccination camps.
• Special help to the elderly and differently-able for transport and registration.

Outcome:

• Over 10,000 rural individuals vaccinated.
• Built trust in health systems and promoted Covid-appropriate behaviour.
• Contributed significantly to the district’s pandemic response.