Community development work was begun in 1995 in a small scale in Karipur, a village located 20 km from Trivandrum. KSDP, where the program is conceived in a large scale, was launched in 2018. Karipur is a backward village with a high population density faring poorlyon almost all the social indices. Multiple visits, numerous surveys, mapping exercises and informal discussions were carried out to assess the needs of a diverse range of community members. Stakeholders like local self-government representatives and political leaders were involved. These activities helped establish a good rapport with all the stakeholders and has also ensured the involvement of local community members in the overall project planning and formulation of the KSDP focuses on poverty alleviation, livelihood opportunities, improved access to health services, provision of basic amenities and infrastructure facilities with the aim of improving the social and human capital. The project provides holistic development programs for children, promotes women empowerment, supports senior citizens, assists the differently abled, provides vocational training, and addresses the health needs as well as the sanitation of the community.
Academic Support Program Supplementary educational support as well as developmental and enrichment opportunities through formal and informal learning experiences are provided. This project is being carried out in close collaboration with the Government High School, Karipur. Personal and intellectual development of children to transform them from passive recipients to engaged learners is given priority. Access is provided to students for the use of the community library situated in the project centre. Physical, social, intellectual, emotional, artistic, and creative development is nurtured. After-school tutorial help, life skill development, communicative English courses, native language training, digital literacy, awareness classes on varied topics, science and theatre workshops are
Women Empowerment Programs Increasing the capabilities of women and empowering them is crucial to the achievement of sustainable development. Strong emphasis is laid on the economic sphere and on the ability to obtain an income that enables participation of women in economic decision making. In addition, focus is placed on learning skills, building capacities, enhancing self-reliance and self-esteem as well as providing access to knowledge and resources.
These socio-economic interventions help position women as decision makers and leaders not just in their households but in the community at large. Self Help Groups are formed to strengthen their empowerment and to increase their access to financial resources. Services provided:
Vocational Training Emphasis is placed on income generation activities, capacity building, and skill training to improve the socio-economic conditions, encourage entrepreneurship, promote financial discipline, and leave a lasting impact on the community. Assistive devices are distributed to the differently abled and focus training is provided to them with the aim of making society barrier-free. Training is provided in areas like:
Senior Citizen Welfare Program Senior citizens, one of the most vulnerable sections of society, largely depend on their families for emotional and economic support. There is widespread abuse, associated with neglect and isolation, in this segment of the populace.
Geriatric care management integrates health care and psychological care with other needed services such as housing, home care services, nutritional services, assistance with activities of daily living, socialization programs, as well as financial and legal planning. Services provided:
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