Arogyaniketanam

Project Overview

Arogyaniketanam is a healthcare education initiative designed to raise awareness among school children in backward areas of Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad districts. The program focuses on instilling essential knowledge on health, hygiene, and disease prevention through structured and innovative training sessions.

• Project Area:
  • Vocational Higher Secondary School, Vithura (Thiruvananthapuram)
  • Government Higher Secondary School, Thrissilery (Wayanad)
• Nature of the Project: Initiative on Healthcare Education
• Duration: 6 months
• Funded by: HLL Lifecare Ltd
• Project Start Date: 29th September 2021
• Total Project Fund: ₹11.725 Lakhs

Objectives

• To create awareness on the importance of healthcare among students.
• To deliver structured training programs focusing on health and hygiene.
• To encourage preventive healthcare practices among school children.
• To facilitate interactive learning sessions for behavioral change.

Key Training Modules

• COVID-19 Management
• Personal Hygiene and Health
• Menstrual Hygiene Management
• Nutrition and Health
• Emotional Wellness, including Yoga Training
• Gender Sensitization among School Children
• Importance of Prevention in Health and Hygiene
• Parent Counseling

Project Implementation and Achievements

The project was structured into three phases, ensuring maximum engagement and knowledge retention:

1. Phase 1: Theatre-based awareness sessions to introduce key healthcare concepts.
2. Phase 2: Film screenings to reinforce learning through visual storytelling.
3. Phase 3: Brainstorming sessions to encourage discussions and reflections.

Milestones Achieved

• Groundwork completed: Identification of two schools in backward regions.
• Training phase completed: Innovative awareness sessions implemented in three phases.
• Ongoing progress: Interactive student engagement sessions underway.

Arogyaniketanam is a strategic initiative that integrates education with healthcare awareness, ensuring that young minds are equipped with the necessary knowledge to lead healthier lives and contribute to a more informed society.