Deepak Foundation

Context

Deepak Foundation established in 1982 with primary focus on women's empowerment and improving health and livelihood of vulnerable population 

Approaches to implementing Community monitoring/accountability

Every year for consecutive 5 years, Jan Sunvais were organised at block level (1,00,000 population) to enable community members to directly communicate with government officials regarding this. 
Website
www.deepakfoundation.org
Area of Work
India
Contact Person
Smita Maniar

Results and Lessons

  • 1494 VHSCs activated
  • 75 PHC level parishads, 12 block level parishads, 81 district parishads formed.
  • 52 Jan Sunvai's organised.
  • More than 2000 written applications sent every year to the concerned government departments.