Community Development and Inclusion Empower individuals and groups of people with the skills

Ensuring the wellbeing of guest workers, tribals and other underserved communities through the initiatives:

18,402 individuals participated in financial-literacy initiatives 654 were supported to access a bank account for the first time.

16,922 people benefited from community-level medical and healthcare services.

9,978 guest workers received support through the helpline service.

1,745 individuals were supported to enroll in social-security schemes.

22,911 individuals benefited from Santhwana, a community-based mental health awareness and support programme.

One dedicated resource centre for guest workers reached more than 1,000 guest workers.

3,754 guest workers were reached through engagement activities and skill-development initiatives.

Garshom

ESAF Garshom is a program aimed to ensure the wellbeing of the migrant guest workers in and around Thrissur. The project aims to support the migrant guest workers by providing Job placement, Financial literacy awareness, Health services, Enrolment into Government Schemes, Helpline for emergencies etc. The program envisions a safe, secure and dignified migration in the unorganised sector.

  • Helpline:
    A helpline number as a support system in case of emergencies or to make informed decisions.
  • Job Placement: Linking migrant guest workers to employment through the wide network available within us
  • Access to Health Care: Regular health care check-up at your access
  • Enrolment in Welfare Schemes: Facilitative services to avail and enroll into government schemes
  • Financial Literacy: Awareness on financial literacy and handholding to effectively practice various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing.

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