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Holy Mission for Children's Welfare and Rural Development

Holy Mission India NGO Marks World AIDS Day

Holy Mission India NGO celebrated World AIDS Day on 1st December with the aim of spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting a healthy and stigma-free society.

As part of the program, an awareness meeting was organized to educate people about the causes, modes of transmission, prevention, and treatment of HIV/AIDS. The NGO also conducted an awareness rally with messages such as “Stop AIDS, Spread Awareness” and “End Stigma, Not Lives.”

Posters and leaflets containing important information about HIV/AIDS were distributed among the public. Free health counseling and guidance were provided to encourage safe practices and early testing.

Local youth, volunteers, and community members actively participated in the program, making the event successful. Through this initiative, Holy Mission India NGO reaffirmed its commitment to creating awareness, reducing discrimination, and supporting people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Women Empowerment and Skill Development

In the process of facilitating the women’s livelihood for their suitable and sustainable income generation, Holy Mission as Resource Organisation (RO) under DAY NULM scheme’s has been fostered various social mobilization workshops of marginalised women to form SHG ( 365 SHG groups formed ) and strengthened SHGs and later structured federation towards women economic empowerment under different municipalities in West Bengal

All these SHG groups / JLG groups are being oriented on the functioning of financial inclusion:

  1. To create awareness about innovative banking channels among the unbanked population   
  2. To create awareness on structured and group approach  
  3. To write down the book of accounts, meeting resolutions, maintaining of loan records  etc  
  4. To access financial services/ opportunities;
  5. To access the Group Savings
  6. Linkage with the Government facilities  
  7. facilities available for individuals as well groups
  8. Services available at a reasonable cost to low income groups    

 

Agricultural Development

Agriculture sustains rural economies, yet many farmers lack modern techniques and resources. We are actively working to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability by providing training on organic farming, water conservation, and access to quality seeds and tools. Through farmer groups and workshops, over 1,200 farmers have adopted eco-friendly practices, resulting in 30–40% higher yields and improved soil health. Our efforts have reduced dependence on middlemen and improved household incomes significantly, leading to better standards of living and food security for farming families.
 

Gender Equality

Equality between genders is essential for a fair and progressive society. In many rural areas, women and girls still face systemic discrimination. Our mission conducts awareness campaigns, community discussions, and workshops in schools and villages to challenge stereotypes and promote equal opportunities. We’ve reached over 800 families, shifting social attitudes toward female education and participation in public life. Girls are staying in school longer, and community leaders now advocate for inclusive policies, signaling a meaningful cultural shift.

Health Support

Health is a basic human right, yet rural areas suffer from inadequate healthcare access. We organize regular medical camps, maternal care support, vaccination drives, and hygiene workshops. Over 5,000 people have received free medical consultations, medicines, and preventive care education. Maternal and child health indicators have improved, and common diseases like anemia and diarrhea have significantly decreased. Our work has empowered families to adopt healthier lifestyles and demand better healthcare services from authorities.

Environment

Environmental degradation threatens livelihoods and health, especially in rural areas. We actively promote eco-awareness through plantation drives, clean-up campaigns, and training on sustainable practices like composting and water harvesting. So far, over 3,000 trees have been planted, and 20 villages have adopted solid waste management systems. These efforts have led to cleaner air and water, enhanced biodiversity, and more climate-resilient farming. Children and youth are especially engaged, fostering a generation of environmentally conscious citizens.

Child Rights

Children deserve protection, education, and opportunities to thrive. In many villages, children face risks like child labor, child marriage, and child trafficking. We have collaborated with the government and non-government organisations like My Choices Foundation to conduct educational outreach, child protection workshops, and partner with schools to ensure enrollment and retention. More than 2,500 children have benefited, with school attendance rising by 40% in target areas. We’ve intervened in child abuse cases,child trafficking, child marriage cases and provided counseling, and helped build safe spaces. These efforts are shaping healthier, safer, and brighter futures for children.

Environmental Resilience livelihood in Sundarbans

In rural India, kitchen gardens, act as vital safety nets, for rural small holders / families. They ensure that no household goes without access to fresh, healthy food, especially in times when incomes are uncertain or markets are out of reach.
Though the Sustainable Livelihood Programme (SLP), communities are growing seasonable vegetables —- often using local and indigenise verities— right in their backyards or on small plots. This not only supports nutrition and daily meals, but also adds to household income.

What makes this truly sustainable is its simplicity. These gardens bring back traditional, climate resilience food systems that are good for the environment, reducing food miles, preserving seed diversity, and restoring a deep connection to the land. We facilitated 300 small farmers including fishing women to grow organic vegetables; Seed preservation to add their Family Income in the costal block [ Lebukhali GP] , North 24 Parganas.
Kitchen gardens are cost-effective, practical and easily meet the balanced dietary requirements of rural households as well as add substantially to the family income.