Health and Hygiene

Health and Hygiene

Saving lives and preserving the health of the most vulnerable

In both India and Nepal, the regions in which we are active are confronted with a significant lack of access to health care, both materially, geographically and financially.

One figure : A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that 4.2% of India’s population, or more than 50 million people, fall into poverty every year because of high health costs.

Karuna Shechen ensures the development of appropriate solutions to save lives, alleviate suffering and preserve the health of the most vulnerable. Our clinics and health posts are open every day, without interruption, offering diagnostic, general, specialised and alternative medical services.

Prevention being the best medicine, our teams redouble their efforts to raise awareness among our beneficiaries about malnutrition, menstruation, maternity, breastfeeding and infantile diseases. Finally, we offer farmers ways to improve the health of their animals.

We work closely with local authorities to also intervene in remote community health posts through the provision of equipment and training of health workers.

Our impact in 2024

69 150 patients listened and cared for

7 870 animals treated

9 774 women and girls educated about menstrual hygiene

463 toilets built

One of our programs in India

Raising awareness, informing, protecting

In India, our healthcare services go beyond curative care: we actively promote prevention through regular awareness sessions and practical guidance.

Throughout the year, healthcare professionals conducted information sessions in villages, covering a range of essential topics: general medicine, reproductive and sexual health, mental well-being, hygiene, and maternal and child health. These sessions are paired with the distribution of essential supplies and access to medical consultations, responding directly to the needs of local populations while helping to break the stigma surrounding entrenched beliefs.

In 2024, 8,779 women and girls informed.

I support awareness-raising and access to menstrual hygiene for young girls in India

One of our programs in Nepal

Supporting young women and their babies

Launched in 2023, the Congratulations! program aims to raise awareness and provide support to pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as their families, in order to combat stigma and promote the health and well-being of mothers and their children.

In Nepal, many deliveries take place at home, often with risks related to hygiene and isolation. We facilitate prenatal consultations and safe deliveries in healthcare facilities. We provide mothers with health advice and breastfeeding guidance, coupled with the distribution of hygiene supplies and maternity-specific food. Families are encouraged to support women during pregnancy, particularly regarding the physical demands of daily tasks, and to reduce the risk of uterine prolapse, which sadly is a common condition in Nepal.

In 2024, 576 pregnant women congratulated and advised.

I support pregnant and breastfeeding women in their efforts to have a safer and healthier motherhood.

Our method of intervention

Our holistic approach puts our beneficiaries at the center of each project. We try to empower them through involvement and ownership of our activities, and by improving their skills and knowledge.

Our health services are continually adapting to meet the needs of those we serve. For example, we are creating new facilities, investing in new treatment and diagnostic equipment, and paying particular attention to the training of medical staff.

Learn more about our Health and Hygiene programs