ACE was launched in 2019 at Anayara, a suburb about 6 km from Trivandrum. Anayara is characterised by high population density, poverty, inadequate infrastructure, lack of affordable housing, existence of slums and informal settlements, flooding, pollution, and crime conjugation. ACE was conceived with the idea of addressing the various socio-economic needs of the people living in the identified project area. These needs were identified through the baseline survey and mapping exercises conducted in the project area as well as informal meetings and observations by social workers. Stakeholders like local self-government representatives and political leaders were involved. The project requires the implementation of diverse on-site activities including fieldwork, awareness programs, outreach activities and the implementation of sustainable mechanisms. The aim of the project is to bring a sustainable development in the community through interventions like holistic development of children, capacity building for women, and welfare programs for senior citizens. Special focus is placed on reducing gender disparity by providing gender-sensitive education, empowering women to take up leadership positions, promoting equality in economic opportunity, and nurturing decision making. Emphasis is placed on promoting the idea of zero violence and discrimination in society.. Academic Support Program Focus is placed on a multitude of initiatives geared towards holistic development. ASP works in association with the Anayara Government Model Lower Primary School, Valiya Udeshwaram Upper Primary School, and Pettah Government Boys’ Higher Secondary School.
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Senior Citizens Welfare Program The needs of the elderly are addressed in a holistic manner, enabling them to live active, dignified, and healthy lives. Assistance is given to overcome challenges faced in their daily lives. Focus is placed on coordinated efforts, with compassion and understanding, to transform social attitudes towards senior citizens.
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Women Empowerment Programs Sustainable development is achieved by empowering women and improving their social, economic, political, and health status. Women are provided with opportunities that help them realize their highest potential by giving them education, skill training, employment opportunities, and access to better health services. Capacity building programs are conducted to promote the idea of participatory decision making, need of leadership qualities and the importance of self-sustenance among women. Self Help Groups each consisting of around twenty members play a pivotal role in carrying out all the project activities.
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Environment Knowledge and skills on sustainable farming methods and awareness about eco-friendly practices are imparted with the aim of protecting the environment for a sustainable future.
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Health The enjoyment of a high sustainable standard of life is one of the fundamental rights of every human being. Poverty, lack of information, and limited access to health services can have disastrous consequences. Focus is placed on capacity building through the three inter related goals of health and well-being, empowerment, and sustainability. Initiatives undertaken:
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene The WASH program works on long-term prevention and control measures for improving health, reducing poverty, and improving socio-economic development. Initiatives undertaken:
Affordable and Clean Energy Having access to affordable and clean energy is central to the development process. Lack of access to clean and affordable energy resources creates negative health impacts and makes people socially and economically unproductive. Focus is placed on promoting affordable and clean energy in the communities through various initiatives like:
Anayara Centre for Excellence (ACE)
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