At JMV Child Care Foundation, we believe that self-realization and individual empowerment are fundamental to achieving social change. Our experience and various studies indicate that empowering women leads to broader societal benefits. However, in India, many women are still denied basic rights such as health, education, employment, and respect.
About Streeshakti
“Streeshakti,” meaning “women’s power,” represents our commitment to addressing these issues through a simple yet effective approach. Initially piloted and later stabilized, Streeshakti focuses on enhancing both individual and collective self-esteem and inner strength among marginalized and socially excluded women and adolescent girls through innovative community practices.
Our program is built on the ‘4 S Pillar’ strategy:
Through these approaches, Streeshakti identifies women and girls in the community and trains them as Change Agents, who then contribute actively to community mobilization.
Rakhi’s Journey
“I was sick for the longest time and had lost all hope of giving birth.”
Rakhi faced immense pressure from her husband and family to have a child. Despite conceiving four times in two years, her poor health prevented her from carrying any pregnancy to term. Without adequate medical care, her situation grew increasingly desperate. When volunteers from Streeshakti learned of her plight, they quickly arranged for medical advice and provided counseling to her husband, helping him understand his role in Rakhi’s well-being. With improved health, a proper diet, and the support of her husband, Rakhi’s condition improved significantly. She is now six months pregnant and looks forward to experiencing the joys of motherhood.
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