NavumeedFoundation

Social Development

Tackling poverty, hunger, and poor health by ensuring access to quality education, clean water, and sanitation — laying the foundation for dignity, equality, and opportunity for all.

Eradicating Poverty & Hunger (SDG 1 & 2)

Rural livelihood strengthening -Building sustainable income sources through farm and non-farm interventions tailored to local ecosystems.
Community-led nutrition programs -Mobilizing women and youth to create kitchen gardens and manage community nutrition hubs.
MGNREGA access facilitation -Assisting rural families in job card creation, wage tracking, and grievance redressal under MGNREGA.

Access to Health and Well-being (SDG 3 & 6)

Primary healthcare camps -Organizing mobile medical units and health check-ups in underserved rural pockets.
Maternal and child health -Promoting safe motherhood, immunization, and nutrition support for infants and mothers.
WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) initiatives -Ensuring access to clean drinking water, toilets, and hygiene education in schools and villages.

Promoting Inclusive Education (SDG 4)

Bridge schooling for dropouts -Providing learning centers for out-of-school children with pathways to formal re-enrollment.
Digital learning access in rural areas -Distributing devices, digital content, and training to bridge the rural-urban learning divide.
School-to-skill pipeline -Integrating basic vocational skills into secondary education for future-ready rural youth

Driving gender equality, fair economic opportunities, and reduced inequalities while shaping sustainable, safe, and resilient communities where everyone can thrive.

Gender Equality and Dignity (SDG 5)

Menstrual health awareness -Breaking stigma through awareness sessions and distribution of sustainable menstrual products.
Prevention of gender-based violence -Training youth groups and community leaders to identify and respond to violence and discrimination.
Empowering rural women leaders -Nurturing local female changemakers through capacity-building and leadership forums.

Equitable Urban-Rural Development (SDG 11)

Slum upgradation and housing rights -Supporting urban poor with improved housing, sanitation, and tenancy security. Village development models (smart + sustainable) -Piloting rural models combining technology, traditional knowledge, and sustainability. Urban informal sector protection -Advocating for rights of hawkers, gig workers, and street vendors through policy and practice

Expanding Financial Empowerment (SDG 8 & 10)

Women-led SHGs and micro-enterprise -Strengthening self-help groups to foster entrepreneurship and financial independence.
Financial literacy campaigns -Conducting grassroots workshops on savings, credit, insurance, and mobile banking.
Access to credit for marginal communities -Linking underserved groups with microfinance institutions and rural banks for inclusive credit.

Advancing clean energy, responsible consumption, and climate action through collaborative partnerships that protect ecosystems, foster peace, and build just, resilient societies. 

Sustainable Energy & Responsible Consumption (SDG 7 & 12)

Promoting clean energy adoption Supporting rural households and small businesses in shifting to solar, biogas, and other renewable sources. Community-led waste management -Organizing village and urban slum programs for segregation, recycling, and composting to reduce landfill burden. Energy efficiency awareness- Conducting campaigns on reducing energy waste through efficient appliances and behavioral change. Sustainable production training-Equipping artisans, farmers, and small producers with eco-friendly techniques to minimize environmental impact.

Climate Resilience and Eco-action (SDG 13 & 15)

Community climate adaptation Building grassroots capacity to cope with climate change through local risk-mapping, resilience plans, and early warning systems that protect lives and livelihoods.
Agro-ecology and regenerative farming Training farmers in low-input, climate-smart, and soil-restorative agricultural practices that enhance biodiversity, reduce chemical dependency, and improve long-term food security.
Sustainable water and waste practices Promoting rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, decentralized solid waste management, and community-driven plastic reduction campaigns to protect local ecosystems.

Peace, Justice & Partnerships for Impact (SDG 16 & 17)

Promoting grassroots governance- Encouraging community participation in decision-making through local forums and citizen groups.
Legal literacy and rights awareness Conducting workshops to educate communities on their constitutional rights and access to justice.
Conflict resolution mechanisms Training local leaders and volunteers in mediation to address disputes peacefully. Collaborative partnerships- Building alliances with NGOs, government bodies, and corporates to amplify resources and scale impact.