Mumbai West, India: Snippets

Mumbai West, India

1 June 2007

Snippets

Achievements
Recently, Mumbai West Area Development Programme (ADP) has:

Health

Organised street dramas about HIV to increase community awareness
Provided pre and post-natal advice for pregnant women and mothers
Held meetings to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding; 879 mothers attended
Educated community members about use of oral rehydration solution to treat diarrhoea

Education

Provided uniforms and stationery for school students
Supported tuition classes to help 160 students improve their marks at school
Supported non-formal education classes for 44 children who do not attend school
Held a career guidance programme for 100 teenagers to teach them about tertiary education and options after they leave school
Arranged for 44 children to visit a planetarium and science centre
Established two children’s club libraries and provided books
Established a gymnasium to encourage youths to spend their time well

Economic development

Trained self-help group members in income-generating skills such as making candles, popcorn and garlands
Supported tailoring classes for teenage girls
Supported 54 young people to attend vocational training courses

Challenges
The people of Mumbai West ADP still have a number of challenges ahead of them. During the next year, World Vision will focus on improving the health of community members, promoting preventative healthcare and encouraging people to access medical attention when they need it. Poor financial situations mean community members are unable to afford healthcare, so improving economic opportunities will complement this.

Mumbai West file

Mumbai West project profile

MUMBAI WEST STORY ARCHIVE
2008
Working woman
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2007
School is cool!
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Mumbai West ADP: a new name
2006
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Future all sewn up
Avian influenza
Driving the future
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2005
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A special representative
2004
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2003
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