A training programme on the process of vermicomposting has been organized in Sankarapuram, motivating Self Help Groups women to invest in this activity and create micro enterprises of vermicompost. The vermicomposting process is an eco-friendly method with the capacity to convert the organic waste (cow dung, , excrements, etc.). This technique uses the earthworms to […]
India offers a very diversified geographical, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, political, economic and religious panorama. Its cultural heritage has a recorded history for over 4,500 years . Indian landscapes are diverse The total land area of India is 3,3 millions square kilometres where we can find desert areas (in the west), high mountain ranges (in the […]
To allow villagers access to safe drinking water whilst ensuring the hygiene of water points, two water management platforms have been constructed. Up until now, the village of Sankarapuram has not had adequate facilities to ensure the hygiene of water points, not being equipped with drainage systems to allow the infiltration of the water into […]
In order to maintain an ecological balance, 20 trees have been planted in the public areas of Sankarapuram, improving the living conditions of the village. In addition, 200 fruit trees (guava, mango, lemon, coconut, etc) have been distributed amongst the villagers to promote the idea of orchards and offer a supplementary food source. The village […]
The 5th of February 2010, Not Oasis band gave a concert in order to support our humanitarian projects in India. Le Quai, one bar located in Fribourg, Switzerland has welcomed the event with generosity. Not Oasis band was created for the event by voluntary musicians from Geneva, Fribourg and London. With Humor, the first idea […]
In order to fight under-feeding and malnutrition, Humanium has implemented a nutrition program based on mothers’ awareness of feeding practices and children’s health recovery. Thanks to this program, Sankarapuram malnourished children get food supplements. These ready- to- use food supplements are mainly composed of local seeds which have high nutritive value at low cost. To […]
In order to improve the health and hygiene of the community, Humanium regularly holds medical camps in Sankarapuram, and educates the villagers on health problems specific to rural living. Two medical camps have already been set up in Sankarapuram, benefiting more than 300 inhabitants. These camps are run by qualified doctors and nurses, who provide […]
Ezhilarasan is only 10, but he has become an embodiment of courage and determination for Sankarapuram’s villagers. Ezhilarasan lost his mother when he was only 1. Abandoned by his father, he was left in the care of his grandmother. They now live in a house overhanging the village of Sankarapuram, without running water or electricity. […]
Within its programme that aims at promoting participatory democracy, Humanium has set up in the village of Sankarapuram a Citizen Centre. This centre gives to the villagers the opportunity to use IT equipments, to have access to information and means of communication, as well as offering a place for the community to organise meetings and […]
On saturday 12th, december 2009, Humanium will be present at the Meyrin Market in order to sell fair trade and united indian products. Humanium will run an information and fair trade products stand from 8 AM to 14 PM, on the Meyrin Market place. Fair trade products will be on sale to support local producers, […]
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