Creating Sustainable Livelihoods and Health Access in Rural Punjab
Creating Sustainable Livelihoods and Health Access in Rural Punjab Bahaar Foundation is implementing the CHE program across Punjab in collaboration with Punjab Development Commission (PDC – a government advisory body), in alignment with PDC’s intent to advance women’s livelihoods and build healthier, empowered communities across rural Punjab. The project has kicked off with 100 CHEs […]
Strengthening Community Health Leadership, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Strengthening Community Health Leadership, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh The Community Health Entrepreneur (CHE) program has been expanded to Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, marking another step in our journey to scale community-led healthcare solutions across diverse geographies. In partnership with Mrida Group, we have upskilled their existing Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) trainers to take on an expanded […]
Building Community Health Entrepreneurship across Urban and Peri-Urban Raipur
Building Community Health Entrepreneurship across Urban and Peri-Urban Raipur We are launching the Community Health Entrepreneur (CHE) program in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, with the onboarding of 50 Sehat Saathis across urban and peri-urban communities. Of these, 30 Sehat Saathis are operating in urban locations, while 20 are working in peri-urban areas, extending last-mile health support […]
Advancing Community-Based Anemia Care, through the Sehat Saathi Initiative
Advancing Community-Based Anemia Care, through the Sehat Saathi Initiative In February 2026, Bahaar Foundation launched the “Anemia Mukht Kunkuri” project in Jashpur, Chattisgarh with 51 Community Anemia Advocates (CAAs) or the Sehat Saathis focusing on Anemia. Designed in close collaboration with the CMHO, Jashpur and multiple stakeholders of the public health system, the initiative focuses […]
Bringing Care Closer, through Pop up clinics
Bringing Care Closer, through Pop up clinics In January 2025, we started organizing pop-up clinics across the villages of District Bastar where our Sangwaris are active, having a local doctor visit each village on a predetermined schedule. This initiative brings medical consultations to the doorstep, especially for those who are unable to travel to health […]
A Step Toward Eye Care in Communities Where Glasses Are Unknown
A Step Toward Eye Care in Communities Where Glasses Are Unknown In December 2024, 25 Sangwaris were trained in primary vision screening during a 3-day workshop supported by VisionSpring. This hands-on training equipped them with the skills to identify vision issues, make referrals and provide near vision glasses at an affordable price. Starting February 2025, […]
Encouraging health seeking behavior in Bastar, Chhattisgarh
Encouraging health seeking behavior in Bastar, Chhattisgarh On January 18, 2025, a comprehensive health camp was held in Darbha block in collaboration with local government. Esteemed attendees included the CMHO, BMO, DTO, and representatives from the Social Welfare Department. The camp featured informative sessions on HIV awareness, mental health, and de-addiction. Additionally, over 190 community […]
CHE Program Takes the Spotlight Before U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti
CHE Program Takes the Spotlight Before U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti On January 5, 2025, Bahaar Foundation’s Sangwari program was proudly showcased at a special event hosted by Piramal Foundation and USAID to honor outgoing U.S. Ambassador Mr. Eric Garcetti. During the event, our dedicated Sangwari conducted a blood pressure check for the Ambassador- who turned […]
Moringa Cultivation
Moringa Cultivation One of the first initiatives of Bahaar Foundation is moringa cultivation, where we facilitate skill development, financing and market linkages for the output. The first pilot for this program is being conducted at Tumkur District in Karnataka where we are facilitating 10 acres of moringa cultivation. We are excited to partner with Buzz […]
Launch of the Sangwari Program
Launch of the Sangwari Program We are delighted to announce the launch of the Sangwari Program – a Community Healthcare Entrepreneur (CHE) project in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, in association with Anamaya Tribal Health Collective (a unit of Piramal Swasthya) and Bastar Samajik Jan Vikas Samiti. Our current batch of 16 Community Health Entrepreneurs will […]