India, Jharkhand State
5 major tribal groups
50% below poverty line
35 % Women’s illiteracy (estd)
50% adults unemployed (estd)
Few high schools
Nearest hospital often 40 miles
Most people live in villages & farm 1 crop/year – usually rice.
Child Exploitation & Trafficking
Lack of income leads to seasonal migration, this endangers lives, threatens children’s education, gives rise to exploitation & human trafficking.
What we do
Sustainable Development
We work in many villages, focusing on the need for clean water, food security, wellness, education & income generation. Common health concerns include malnutrition & malaria.
We have provided health education with lessons in basic hygiene & sanitation.
What We do
What we do
Our staff have trained farmers in growing a second annual crop, with careful soil conservation & drip irrigation.
The results of this ‘Miracle Acre’ project have been very good, increasing earning potential significantly & reducing the need for loans.
Other income generation projects include raising goats & chickens as a commercial venture.
What We do
What we do
Better education for children is also a priority, as are education & literacy classes for women.
What We do
What we do
GHNI staff team:
Sushil Marandi, Regional Director, South Asia
What We do