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SDG 06 - Program 01

Jalanidhi Water Supply and Sanitation Program


Facilitating access to pure drinking water and sanitation at the doorsteps of participating families.

Socio-economic survey of 10,000 households in Kurichy Panchayat completed to identify the beneficiaries of the water supply and sanitation project.

Awareness and training programs conducted regularly to build the capacities of Beneficiary Groups and their leaders.

Facilitating construction activities for water supply schemes, including installation of distribution lines and construction of water sources.

Additional initiatives including mini biogas plant installations, groundwater schemes and establishment of public pay-and-use toilets.


 

SDG 06 - Program 02

Sustainable Livelihood Promotion Among Scheduled Caste (SC) Communities in Trivandrum District, Kerala


Construction of sanitary latrines for 30 poor families for enhanced access to pure drinking water, improved public health and prevention of waterborne diseases.

Beneficiaries and participants educated on public and personal health to promote long-term well-being.


 

SDG 06 - Program 03

Empowerment and Community Actions from eco-feminism for gender equity in the community of Valiyathura


Adhwana implemented a women empowerment project from January 2003 to June 2024 in seven coastal areas of Trivandrum, benefiting housewives, fish vending women, adolescents, and fishermen in partnership with Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS), Calcatta Ondoan, Spain and local bodies in Trivandrum Municipal Corporation. The project formed Self-Help Groups (SHGs), forums, and federated higher groups, working with local bodies on activities such as skill development, livelihood promotion, awareness sessions, and environmental conservation. Key outcomes included enhanced knowledge of social issues, livelihood support, organic gardening, anti-violence sensitization, and environmental responsibility. Additionally, many women received training in employment and self-employment trades.


 

SDG 06 - Program 04

Valiyathura Housing Project (VaHP)


Four houses are being built for very poor families in Valiyathura coastal village where people are heavily affected by sea erosion and shoreline damages in partnership with Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS), and HILFSWERK HILFE ZUR, Liechtenstein.


 

SDG 06 - Program 05

Trivandrum Rural Housing Project


Process initiated to construct 12 houses for the marginalised fishermen families in Pulluvila and Thutur regions in Trivandrum and Kanyakumari Districts respectively in India


 

SDG 06 - Program 06

Support for Reconstructions and development of victims of Ockhi cyclone in Trivandrum, India

Adhwana, in collaboration with the Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS) and the Italian Bishops Conference, supported the reconstruction and development efforts for victims of the Ockhi cyclone in Trivandrum, India. The initiative focused on providing relief, rebuilding livelihoods, and addressing the long-term needs of affected communities through various support programs aimed at enhancing resilience and sustainable development.


- Educational Support
- Entrepreneurship Development Programs
- Skill Development Training (SDT)
- Construction of Sanitary Latrines
- Machines, Equipments and Tools for Fishing
- Fish Vending Outlets
- Dry fish making and sales unit
- Auto taxi
- DTP and Photostat centre
- Family Adoption Support


 

SDG 06 - Program 07

Exposure Visit to traditional fishermen community initiative for solid waste management.


Interacted with women participants of a waste management project in association with PCFML and FML.