MENSTRUAL HYGIENE

We would all agree that menstrual hygiene practices followed by the rural womenfolk in India are rather primitive and very unhygienic. Women are unaware of the availability of sanitary napkins and their usage or find sanitary napkins unaffordable. Resulting from this ignorance, they often resort to hay, sand, used and worn out cotton-clothes, etc. as napkins when on their periods. 

In an endeavor to improve the menstrual hygiene habits of women in rural and semi-urban Delhi and regions around it, we partnered with the other social organizations and corporates as follows - 

1. We partnered with ENACTUS, who helped us procure sanitary pads at affordable prices from their partners in service. These pads were distributed in rural and semi-urban areas. We, in turn, helped ENACTUS by helping them reach out wider masses to spread awareness about hygienic practices and doing demonstrations about the same. 

2. Johnson & Johnson, as part of their CSR initiatives, supplied napkins to us at subsidized prices and we distributed these napkins to the needy.

PROJECT: WASH

Water and Sanitation are two key aspects to living a healthy life. We ensure that we get this message across to as many people as possible and at the same time tell them how they should make use of the water that comes to their homes. 

Objective: 
- To sensitise people on the importance of conservation of water and safe-drinking water.
-  SPOWAC educates people on the proper method of hand wash and personal hygiene.
- Rallies, Painting competitions, workshops and demonstrations are commonly held to promote the cause.

So far, about 2600 people have benefitted from this project initiated by us. 

PROJECT: MAMTA

Initiated in 2014, Project MAMTA organized by SPOWAC has helped tackle a terminal disease like tubercolosis at the grassroot level. 

Objective: 
- To spread door-to-door awareness about tuberculosis and refer them to DOTs clinic.
-  Wall Paintings are carried out to spread awareness.

So far, about 6,773 household have benefitted from this initiative of ours. 

DELHI ANNASHREE YOJANA

SPOWAC helps facilitate the initiative taken by the Delhi Government by reaching out to the masses in our catchment areas. Under this Yojana, what we do is - 

Objective: 
- To bring about food security by providing a monthly cash subsidy of Rs. 600 by the Delhi Government.
- The amount is directly transferred to the bank accounts of the senior-most female members.
- Prevent health issues in the family by ensuring that they get access to eating nutritious meals.

So far, 35,316 people have benefitted from this initiative by SPOWAC

NUTRITION CAMPS

Held every month, SPOWAC organizes nutritional camps to educate people about the importance of being healthy and changing their diet to bring about a change in their lives. 

Objective:
 - Create awareness on the value of all essential nutrients.
- Demonstrations for cooking and competitions are also regularly held.
- Meal planning for various age groups and categories of people are taught.

So far, about 3,734 people are the beneficiaries of the Nutrition Camps organized by us.

HEALTH CAMPS AND CLINICS

Conducted once a fortnight, SPOWAC organizes health camps to spread awareness and organizes clinics to treat any diseases prevailing in the locality. 

Objective:
 - To create awareness in these camps about personal hygiene with emphasis on menstrual hygiene and also distribute medicines to those in need.
- A team of specialized doctors conduct these camps.
- Medicines procured Delhi Health Service are distributed free of cost.

So far, 15,079 people have benefitted from this initiative by SPOWAC