HEALTH

Delivering healthcare to over a billion people is a very complex challenge. JWCDS  India works in close collaboration with State and Central Government and other partner organisations to secure accessible and quality maternal and child healthcare among marginalised communities. We work towards identifying the root causes of healthcare challenges, provide innovative solutions, and help implement secure and quality healthcare services in India. We promote essential newborn care and immunisation, reduce malnutrition, prevent infant and maternal deaths and protect those affected by Tuberculosis (TB). JWCDS India works closely with its partners to achieve good healthcare for everyone.

EDUCATION

JWCDS  focuses on improving the conditions by which girls, especially those in the marginalized communities can access quality education. Education is an important tool that enables women and girls to participate in decisions that affect their lives and in improving their social status. JWCDS provides technical support while working through the formal school systems as well as through the integrated programs of JWCDS India. Following the enactment of the Right to Education Act by the Government, JWCDS India has been actively engaged in several forums and consortiums along with other international agencies and the larger civil society to support the implementation of the Act in its true spirit. JWCDS is committed towards enabling effective implementation of education provisions and policies for rights, entitlements and empowerment of girls from most marginalized sections of the society in safe and secure, inclusive and gender responsive environments.

LIVELIHOOD

JWCDS India believes in helping individuals live a life of dignity. To achieve this, our livelihood programmes focus on generating sustainable livelihoods. This is done through capacity building, fostering community links and promoting small businesses. JWCDS  India puts special focus on entrepreneurial ventures, which are owned by women. Through its livelihood programmes, JWCDS  India promotes microfinance, Self Help Groups, capacity building and small businesses. It also fosters linkages between community collectives and financial institutions. JWCDS  also focuses on improving the literacy, numeracy and critical thinking skills to promote sustainable livelihoods.

DISASTER

JWCDS  India considers disaster preparedness and response as a critical aspect of its organisational mandate and has a ‘Disaster Preparedness and Response Strategy’ in place. JWCDS  India also maintains Emergency Response Teams at National and State levels in the country to be able to make timely decisions while deploying trained team members and of relief items stocks during emergencies.  Throughout the year,JWCDS  India partnered with various states to build their capacities on disaster preparedness and response, and carried out quick emergency response.