Samudaik Kalyan Evam Vikas Sansthan
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Mission Statement
To work towards promotion of people’s organisations and capacities that strengthens the voice and participation of the poor and the marginalised in improving their socio-economic status and quality of life. SKVS’s analysis of the existing situation of discrimination in society provides the basis for identifying the poor and the marginalised especially the women and girls. • Social exclusion entails mainstreaming participation of Dalits, women and adolescent girls, children, youth, minorities, elderly and differently abled people. • Economic discrimination requires addressing issues of poverty and powerlessness to help people a life of economic independence. • Gender discrimination necessitates focusing upon changing women’s roles and status as agents and leaders of change.
About This Cause
Samudaik Kalyan Evam Vikas Sansthan (SKVS) is women lead voluntary development organization registered in 2004 under Societies Registration Act 1860, the Income Tax Act 1961, sections 12A and 80G, and the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 1976. SKVS has been working on livelihood, health & sanitation, education, environment and women leadership building of the unpriviledged and marginalized communities-Musahar, SC, Muslims and OBC in the districts of Kushinagar, Maharajganj and Gorakhpur. The core of the development premise of the SKVS is an intrinsic faith in the capacity of the rural people to devise and mange & sustains development programs. Vision: A society free from all forms of human deprivation, where equity prevails and no one is exploited, Hungary, unemployed, and illiterate. Problem analysis:The population in Uttar Pradesh, especially in the Central and Eastern districts, faces high levels of poverty, underdevelopment, and gender inequality. Kushinagar, Maharajganj, and Gorakhpur stand out as particularly affected areas with low female literacy, migration issues, and inadequate health indicators. Despite recent development efforts, socio-economic conditions, especially for women and girls, remain unchanged, perpetuating gender inequality. Discrimination against Dalit and backward caste communities leads to bonded labour, child labour, child marriage, and gender and caste discrimination in the eastern region. Poverty, unemployment, limited access to healthcare and education worsen their situation. Low female literacy and high school dropout rates, especially among marginalized communities like the Musahars, hinder educational progress. Children, particularly girls are often viewed as additional labour sources, deepening the problem. A gender imbalance with a sex ratio below 950 further exacerbates the situation. It is crucial to address these disparities, promote equal opportunities, and foster holistic development. Comprehensive interventions are required to tackle socio-economic disparities, gender inequality, and educational disadvantages in marginalized communities. This involves improving access to quality education, enhancing female literacy, reducing school dropout rates, and combating early marriages. Efforts also focus on healthcare, nutrition, and socio-economic support to uplift the population and create a more equitable and prosperous future. • Advocacy, analysis, and awareness raising: Representing marginalized voices, conducting research, and raising awareness through media campaigns to address social issues and engage policymakers. • Facilitating communication and collaboration between different sectors and groups to foster cooperation and synergy. • Enhancing stakeholders' skills and capabilities through orientation, workshops, and training programs. • Providing essential humanitarian, development, and social services to meet the needs of the community. • Ensuring performance, accountability, and transparency by monitoring and evaluating programs and initiatives. Primary Stakeholders: Adolescent Girls, Parents, Women, Children and farmers from marginalised community. Secondary Stakeholders: Frontline Service Providers, Panchayati Raj Institutions, CBOs and SHGs, Government Functionaries, Media Personnel and Civil Society Organisations. Objectives:To ensure 100% enrolment of out of school girls from Dalit and Muslim communities into schools of 54 Panchayats in 3 blocks of Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh. To mobilize the parents, communities, PRIs, CBOs, SMCs, local schools and line departments in 54 Panchayats of 3 blocks of Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh to ensure all girls enrolled continue their education up to class 12th. To ensure 100% compliance of RTE act in 2/3rd of total schools in 54 Panchayat in 3 blocks of the Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh. Strategy adopted: Statistical data reveals significant gender-related challenges faced by adolescent girls in Uttar Pradesh, impacting their well-being within the larger population of Indian adolescents. Challenges include limited education access, high school dropout rates, early marriage, and violence, creating unfair disadvantages for girls. • Census 2011 data indicates that approximately 2 million adolescent girls in Uttar Pradesh, comprising 9.2% girls aged 10-19 was married. Shockingly, this led to one million children being born to these adolescent girls, with a 10.1% mortality rate. • Uttar Pradesh also faces a high Maternal Mortality Rate (285) compared to the national average of 167 in 2013. Spousal violence affects 42% of ever-married women in the state, as reported by the National Family Health Survey-3. • Education has a crucial role, as NFHS-3 data demonstrates an inverse relationship between education and early marriage for girls aged 15-17. • Moreover, the India Health Report highlights that 36.7% of adolescent girls (15-18 years) in Uttar Pradesh have a low Body Mass Index (BMI), indicating undernutrition. Additionally, almost half of the adolescent girls (15-19 years) suffer from anaemia, emphasizing the urgency of addressing health and nutrition issues. • These statistics underline the necessity for targeted interventions and comprehensive programs. Focus should be on promoting education, preventing early marriage, combating violence, improving maternal health, and addressing nutrition deficiencies. Prioritizing the well-being and empowerment of adolescent girls is crucial for Uttar Pradesh to achieve a more equitable and prosperous future for all. SKVS adopts a rights-based approach to address the socio-economic conditions of Dalits and other marginalized communities, striving for equality and justice. Regular fact-finding surveys are conducted to investigate cases of Dalit atrocities and related issues. SKVS actively engages with its target group, fostering community participation and establishing collectives. Through various means such as training sessions, workshops, Interface, meetings, and exposure visits the capacity of these collectives is strengthened. These empowered collectives serve as a vital link between the community and government departments, advocating for the rights and entitlements of their members. By amplifying their voices and concerns, SKVS endeavours to bring about positive change and facilitate access to essential services and opportunities for marginalized communities. Awareness building and mobilization of people Individual and collective capacity building of volunteers Engagement and advocacy for influencing of duty bearers Service delivery through correctional centers to provide handholding support to out of school children Activities done by SKVS: Girls groups formed and strengthened in 54 gram panchayats Girls leaders developed from 54 panchayats. Establishment of correction centres Community based organizations formed and strengthened in 54 panchayats Inclusion group drawing members of SMC, CBOs, PRI and others Panchayat Committees facilitated to track social exclusion Engaged district level government officials on girls education. Promotion of Animal husbandary Promotion and establishment of the SKill development centres Imapct our work: Women and girls group formed in 54 villages. Approximately 25% of parents who now feel girl children should also study and do not marry early in age. With the help of ‘Support Centres' 1279 out of school girls got mainstreamed in schools. 54 women’s group are now regularly tracking children and motivating them to attend school regularly. The retention rate of dropout girls in formal schools got improved which was approximately 60% at the end of the second year of project implementation. 54 SMCs constituted out of a total of 57 schools targeted by the project. SMCs became active and started organizing regular meetings. 54 SMCs prepared school development plans. 54 of schools received funds for the construction of toilets for girls. In 54 panchayats, panchayat members started monitoring school activities. In all intervention schools, children received free text books and uniforms. In three blocks, 658 adolescent girls were linked to the scholarship scheme. 541 girls from the Dalit/disadvantaged community were added to KGBV. Mobilized and empowered target communities, including Musahar, Dalit, and Scheduled Caste (SC) groups, resulting in various benefits: Provided 3 families with houses through the Lohia housing scheme. Constructed 31 toilets to improve sanitation facilities. Granted 2 old-age pensions to eligible individuals. SKVS conducted mobile health camps in 12 Gram Panchayats of Motichak block, Kushinagar district. These camps provided healthcare services to 9420 individuals, benefiting the local population. Additionally, the camps helped raise awareness among the people, equipping them with knowledge about preventive measures for maintaining good health. Educated 34 Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC) members on waste and sewage disposal. Conducted a successful cleanliness campaign in 10 villages with active youth participation. Organized health check-up camps in two districts, benefiting 1143 individuals, with medicines and referrals for severe cases. Empowering 500 children from 10 youth groups and 10 health cooperative groups to actively raise important issues related to food security, health, education, and more. This engagement demonstrates their increased participation and awareness in community matters. Empowering 500 children from 10 youth groups and 10 health cooperative groups to actively raise important issues related to food security, health, and education. This engagement demonstrates their increased participation and awareness in community matters. Key achievements include empowering women and girls for leadership roles, motivating dropouts to continue education, encouraging equitable domestic responsibilities, facilitating girls' attendance in support centers and schools, informed SMC involvement in separate toilet construction, upgrading over 80% of primary to upper primary level shcools.