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

Community Development

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

7187 guest workers get helpline support

13560 financial literacy beneficiaries with 654 assisted in getting access to bank accounts for the first time

4567 gets the benefits of medical and healthcare services at their locality

1645 enrolled in social security schemes

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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