‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others’ — Mahatma Gandhi. Following this quote, Sanchetana Community Health and Research Centre is constantly striving to encourage people to help those in need, encouraging them to keep alive the trait of Humanity in humans. Infield…

The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is undeniable. We all have to deal with social, economic, and emotional pressures, but for those who live in affluent societies; their children can still receive an education without having to worry about life. …

Nakul Natvarbhai Parmar, a 13-year-old boy lives in Rahim Rahim Tekra, Behrampura, Ahmedabad. Nakul has been a participant in the Community School of the Sanchetana since 2019. There has been a lot of change in him since his association. He is an active participant in all our activities and initiatives…

Building a legacy since 1983, Sanchetana has laid its groundwork for community services in urban slum settlements by creating useful awareness amongst the people about health-related topics and helping them in uplifting the standards of living in their areas. Sanchetana has brought together a community of people and driven them…

Fathimabanu stays in Behrampura (Bombay hotel area) situated next to the dumping site of Ahmedabad. She joined Sanchetana as a Community Development Volunteer(CDV) in the year 2003. She has three kids and her husband is a Rickshaw driver. The eldest girl has passed the twelfth standard and she is a…

Aafrin stays in Danalimdi ward (Bombay hotel area) situated next to the dumping site of Ahmedabad. She became acquainted with Sanchetana during her schooling and got herself enlisted in a beauty parlor course in Sanchetana’s Vocational Training Centre. Later she got her elder sister enrolled for henna and her younger…

Shaikh Shabnam is 14 old girl who studies in 9th grade. She lives in Ram Raheem Tekra, Danilimda in Ahmedabad. Shabnam’s family is very poor and conservative. Shabnam is one of the regular students of Sanchetana’s educational program at the community school. Along with regular environment and science classes, she…

These are the words of Solanki Tara Ashok Bhai, 14 years old girl who studies in 9th grade. She lives in Behrampura Ahmedabad. She is coming from a very poor family. Her father is a daily wage employee and he is a severe alcoholic. …