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Programs

SDG 11 - Program 01

Social Impact Assessment Studies


Conducted studies to highlight environmental sustainability in construction projects in cities and communities, such as:

Perumathura Thazhampalli Pathway to Muthalapozhi Bridge in Chirayinkil Panchayat

Water Supply Scheme in Mudakkal Panchayat

Pathway to Technopark Third Phase

Pakal Veedu in Vizhinjam for elders

Kalladimughom Bridge in Trivandrum City

School Playground in Kattakkada Taluk, Trivandrum


 

SDG 11 - Program 02

Jalanidhi Water Supply and Sanitation Program


Formed 27 Beneficiary Groups (BGs) to ensure community participation in project management, focusing on sustainable structures for drinking water, sanitation, waste management, and eco-friendly construction.


 

SDG 11 - Program 03

Construction of Sanitary Latrines


Built 30 sanitary latrines in a Dalit village in Trivandrum, improving sanitation facilities.


 

SDG 11 - Program 04

National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC)


Organized a seminar on coastal environment protection and conducted observations on coastal land changes to raise awareness.


 

SDG 11 - Program 05

Consortium for Coastal Environment (CCE)


Formed a consortium to intervene and address issues related to the coastal environment.


 

SDG 11 - Program 06

Valiyathura Housing Project


Constructed 4 houses for the unprivileged in Valiyathura urban area in Trivandrum Municipal Corporation in Kerala, India.


 

SDG 11 - Program 07

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 11 - Program 08

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 11 - Program 09

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 11 - Program 10

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 11 - Program 11

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.