In August 2017, a weak and frail Rupa was brought into the anganwadi for a screening process for all children between the age group of 6 and 59 months. Her Mid-Upper Arm Circumference measured only 11.3 cm, indicating severe acute malnutrition.…
The Model Anganwadi
An anganwadi (day care center) in a community we serve in Ranchi has recently been named ‘the model anganwadi’. The kudos goes to the teachers and the volunteers at the anganwadi who tirelessly work for the 20 children who come there.…
Helping Children Be Safe
Vishal lives in Central Kolkata, one of the busiest places in the city. He is studying in the 9th standard and walks to school. “We have lots of traffic here and it is a big problem for students. We don’t have proper…
Muniyamma’s Never Give up Attitude
From the year 1993 to 2005, Muniyamma lived in Krishnagiri Polio Home that is supported by World Vision India. Now, 32, she works in a Government sector in the Audit department as a Consolidator. Although Muniyamma is disabled and her…
Laxmi’s right to life
2-year-old Laxmi could barely stand. Poor nutrition had delayed her developments. At six months, Laxmi was given cow’s milk and when she was a year old, her family started her on Chapati. This state of health not only pertains to…
Towards an Open Defecation Free India
Sanitation is one the biggest concerns of our country at present. The World Health Organisation estimates that 1,17,000 Indian children under the age of five died in 2015 from diarrhoeal diseases caused by unimproved sanitation and hygiene. Women and girls…
We are glad!
World Vision India works among 1600 people, including 800 children affected by HIV and AIDS. Through income generation programmes and other activities for social inclusion, the social and economic status of the families has improved. Children are studying in their…
A surprise for Saloni
Life gave Saloni a rough start. Her father walked away when she was still in her mother’s womb. A few months after she was born, her mother took her own life, leaving Saloni and her brothers orphaned. She and her…
Reconnecting with Nancy
For World Vision India reconnecting with a formerly sponsored child is like meeting an old friend invoking fond memories of times spent together. But here, there is an added thrill of knowing that this friend now has a better life. Meet…
Reducing Malnutrition and Childhood Illness
India accounts for a substantial part of the global burden of disease, with 18% of global deaths and 20% disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs). The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in India is a far cry from the Millennium Development Goal (MDG-5) with…