Holistic and sustainable improvement of the living conditions of children and their families in the slums of Saket in the south of Delhi.
The SANNI Foundation has been working to improve living conditions in Delhi’s slums since the end of 2022. In collaboration with the Prachodana Social Service Society (PSSS) and Humana People to People, the foundation is implementing two projects that focus on education, health and women’s empowerment. Through these projects, the SANNI Foundation aims to sustainably improve living conditions in the slums of Delhi, particularly through education, healthcare and the empowerment of women and families.
Main project: Cooperation with Prachodana Social Service Society (PSSS)
- Education for 150 children: Children are taught at the Non-Formal Education Center to promote their basic education. In addition to reading and writing, topics such as health and hygiene are also covered.
- Nutrition programs: Children receive a daily hot meal and monthly food parcels for their families to alleviate food insecurity.
- Healthcare: Quarterly health check-ups are conducted in the slums to ensure basic medical care.
- Cold relief: Support with warm clothing and blankets for needy families during the winter months.
- Women’s empowerment: Support for 60 women in setting up small businesses as well as educational opportunities in areas such as soap and candle making.
- Hygiene education: practical clean-up campaigns to raise awareness of hygiene and health.
- Materials for school lessons: Children receive T-shirts with the SANNI Foundation logo and computers are purchased for digital education.
- Annual excursions: Organization of excursions for the children to give them new perspectives and joy.
- Training programs for volunteers: Training for local teachers and helpers to support the implementation of health and cleaning campaigns.
Cooperation with Humana People to People in Gurugram
- Women Health Clubs: Establishment of 10 clubs to empower women in terms of their rights and to improve their health and that of their families.
- Community Health Camps: Conducting 4 health camps to provide better health services to the community.
- Clean-up drives: Organizing 12 community cleaning campaigns to raise awareness on cleanliness and waste management.
- Awareness campaigns: 12 campaigns, including marches and presentations, to raise awareness about tuberculosis and reduce the risk of infection.
- Education for girls: Remedial education for 60 girls in grades 6 to 10 who are at risk of dropping out of school due to learning difficulties.
- Parent-teacher talks: Organization of 12 meetings to inform parents about the progress of their children.
- Sports and cultural events: Organizing 4 events to celebrate national holidays and promoting co-curricular activities.
- Legal awareness for women: Educating 160 women about their rights, government programs and basic financial literacy, including online payment methods.
Further information can be found in the detailed project description
