Project Enrich
Adolescent Health Education
Project Enrich
Astitva’s school-based education and wellbeing initiative designed to support adolescents in government and tribal schools in the Nilgiris. The project focuses on strengthening students’ physical health, emotional wellbeing, and life skills through regular sessions on nutrition, hygiene, mental health, adolescence, and social awareness. By creating safe spaces for dialogue, reflection, and learning, Project Enrich helps young people build confidence, make informed choices, and navigate their formative years with resilience. Working closely with schools and educators, the programme aims to nurture holistic development and empower students to shape healthier, more hopeful futures.
Achievements
Interventions
I. Anaemia Intervention
The identification of anaemic students and ensuring the prescribed course of treatment is adhered.
II. Adolescent Education Module
Curriculum designed specifically for tribal adolescents to address the behavioural determinants of health.
III. Health Club Activities
Engaging students in experiential learning by availing the students the opportunity to promote specific causes as ambassadors.
Program Objectives
Health Communication:
To Improve health literacy levels of the adolescents by knowledge transfer with an emphasis on self-awareness and care for physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health.
Overcome Barriers:
To break myths, misconceptions and stereotypes around various issues that affect adolescent health.
Desired Behavioural Change:
To facilitate Behavioural Change to promote positive health behaviours that help the communities solve their pressing health problems.
Make Informed Choices:
To train the participants to work with a Goal oriented framework, develop interpersonal competencies and expose them to various career pathways to make informed choices.
UMA MAHESHWARI
“Losing my parents was painful, but I never gave up on my dream to study. With Astitva’s support, I could continue my education without stress. Now I feel confident and hopeful about my future. I’ve learned that tough beginnings don’t stop bright futures.”
DIVYA
"After losing my parents, I felt very alone. I had no one to talk to or help me. Astitva supported me with what I needed and made me feel cared for. Now I feel more confident and happy. I believe I can now face my future with hope."
KUMAR
“I always dreamed of going to college, but money was a big challenge. Astitva’s support helped me focus on my studies without worry. Getting placed in a job feels like a big achievement. I’ve learned that hard work and the right support can change your life.”