Overview

This project involves setting up a distance education program that will train 30 to 40 leaders of non-government organisations (NGOs) each year. These leaders are living amongst the poor in remote villages and will be able to provide basic healthcare within their communities once trained.  The project is focussing initially on leaders from Uttarakhand in Norther India, but has potential to reach further in time.  Our implementing partners are Australian doctors, who regularly visit this remote region of India, and are highly experienced Public Health experts, who have volunteered their time to implement this initiative.

Why support this

This project is empowering locals at ‘ground level’ to meet the immediate health needs of communities in remote villages.  These villages are often deemed inaccessible by other health care providers and are a long and expensive way from Government Clinics or doctors.  The training targets existing, proven leaders with strong bonds and connection to community, decreasing local fear of accessing health care, therefore preventing diseases that can lead to unnecessary death. Once a trainer completes the one year distance education program, they will undertake annual 10 day refresher course to maintain their skill and competence levels.

Expected Life Change

• Community leaders are further empowered to take care of their people.
• Remote villages get accessible health care and are accorded dignity and respect.
• Life expectancy is greatly increased and people live healthier lives.