Social Impact

Social Impact (2011)

PUBLIC HEALTH

5075 individuals taught hand washing, sanitation, and first aid

702 trained in nutrition and safe food preparation

148 aided in alcohol and drug rehabilitation

16 NGOs trained on how to build soilets (innovative developing-world toilet system)

1527 hours assisted in ERs and medical clinics

703 women taught in breastfeeding, nutrition and menstruation cycles

165 trained in agriculture and vegetable gardening

4 dental and visual eye camps organized and executed

15 natural lights installed in electricity-devoid households

6 handwashing stations built

32 envirofit and rocket stoves dispersed

1 borewell built in slum community bringing water to 300 families

1 mile-long pipe constructed securing fresh water to 400 villagers

9756 visual acuity screenings performed to individuals in rural areas

684 educated, counseled, and tested for HIV/AIDS

1 book published and illustrated on unnecessary hysterectomies dispersed to2000 villages

1 reception area reconstructed for National Children's hospital 

BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

6 different 30 minute radio broadcasts about business principles, questions, and answers recorded reaching hundreds of citizens

423 instructed on micro-business principles, finance, and marketing

3 Piggeries built as a source of income generation

112 individuals assisted in creating small businesses and income generating ventures

32 Grants drafted to secure funding for struggling NGOs

1 mushroom farm started

EDUCATION

443 teachers taught practical teaching methodologies

2 schools built

4 school roofs built and repaired

20 motivational murals painted

2 classroom additions constructed

41 adults and children taught to read

103 Special needs individuals reached through educational programs

905 youth reached through leadership, conflict resolution, and empowerment-themed workshops

415 individuals taught in formalized English classes

Social Impact (2010)

8,410 served with visual health through screenings, eyeglasses and cataract surgeries.

5,424 people taught Nutrition, Hygiene, Sex-Education and general Community Health lessons.

4,036 helped through AIDS awareness activities.

Construction of various Health and Sanitation Facilities, Classrooms, illiterate-friendly Hospital signs, Mushroom Homes and Chick Farms benefitting thousands.

872 involved in improved Literacy and English campaigns.

836 students empowered through Music, Drama, Art and Soccer Camps.

674 taught skills related to Leadership, Computers and Conflict Resolution.

465 school children taught Drug Education.

293 trained on Square-foot Gardening and Vermicomposting with 158 Gardens built.

160 trained, 58 Adobe Stoves built.

148 trained for improved Micro-Finance loaning and Business Consulting.

69 Special Needs Children and teachers engaged in therapy and learning activities as well as 17 empowerment themed wall Murals painted.

38 Lepers given care and attention.

29 trained on Bee-Keeping ventures.

Recycling Program implemented.