More trees for a healthier environment !

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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 […]

Humanium nutrition program

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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 […]

Health and hygiene awareness

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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: the child with a hole in his heart

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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. […]

Citizen Centre

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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 […]

Christmas Market at Collex-Bossy

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Saturday 5th, December 2009, Humanium will run a stand in order to inform on its projects and sell fair trade Indian products at Christmas market of Collex-Bossy. The stand will be run from 10 am until 18 pm, in the communal hall of Collex-Bossy. Many fair trade products will be displayed,  supporting to local producers, […]