What is “Aarokiyam”?
“Aarokiyam” (meaning “Good Health” in Tamil) is one of the capstone projects here at Nourishment for Needy. This project concentrates on the development of awareness of the importance of good health predominantly among the rural and the underprivileged community of Tamil Nadu.
More than 7 million deaths in India are attributed to non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, which require early detection and intervention as per reports from National Health Profile, 2019. The Aarokiyam Project is focused on eradicating this issue by addressing this problem from multiple fronts such as educating, spreading awareness, providing free medication, consultation etc.
Aarokiyam’s contribution to
PUBLIC HEALTH & COMMUNITY HEALTH
Nourishment for Needy contributes to the rural and the underprivileged community by improving their living and health standards in a variety of different ways. Some of them are,
Promoting Health Education:
The Aarokiyam project also promotes health education by conducting workshops, training programs, and seminars to provide information about health and medical facilities, insurance assistance etc. available for free or at a subsidised rate at the Government Hospitals to the community.
Providing Medical Aid:
At NFN we also provide medical aid to those in need, especially to those who cannot afford the cost of medical treatment. This includes arranging medical facilities for critical illnesses, surgeries, and long-term treatments.
Providing Counselling and Support:
The Volunteers at NFN also provide regular counselling and support to individuals suffering from chronic illnesses or other health related issues. These supports are given through one-on-one mental health counselling, building support groups, and other resources to help people cope with their health issues and lead a normal life.
Awareness Campaigns:
Under the Aarokiyam Project, NFN also conducts awareness campaigns to educate the community on various health-related topics, such as hygiene, sanitation, healthy eating, and lifestyle habits.
Conducting Health Camps:
We conduct health camps in different locations, such as rural areas, urban slums, and other underprivileged areas. The camps include medical check-ups, awareness sessions, distribution of medicines and health supplements, and other health-related services.
Importance of FREE
MEDICAL CAMPS & BLOOD DONATION CAMPS
Through the Aarokiyam Project, we prefer conducting free medical camps and blood donation camps in the rural parts of India. These camps have proven to be instrumental in providing healthcare services to people who cannot afford them.
Free Medical Camps |
Blood Donation Camps |
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Free medical camps are an essential aspect of our work as they offer people access to basic healthcare services. Our medical camps offer services such as health check-ups, free doctor consultations, and access to essential medications, all of which can be lifesaving for people who may not have access to such facilities otherwise. |
Blood donation camps are another critical aspect of our work, as they provide a lifeline for people who require blood transfusions. Blood transfusions are necessary for people who have lost significant amounts of blood due to trauma, surgery, or other medical conditions. |
The medical camps also provide a platform for us to educate people about the importance of preventative healthcare, hygiene, and healthy living. We believe that prevention is better than cure, and these camps allow us to raise awareness and promote healthy living practices among the people we serve. |
Donating blood is a noble act that can save lives, and we encourage people to participate in our blood donation camps to help those in need. Through our blood donation camps, we have been able to provide blood to people who require it, and we have seen first-hand how this simple act of kindness can make a world of difference to someone in need. |
We rely on the support of donors to continue our work and conduct these free medical and blood donation camps. With your help, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of people who need it the most.
Aarokiyam’s
TARGET PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
In India, the Aarokiyam Project provides free health check- ups, medicines, medical consultations to the marginalised communities who don’t have the financial prowess to access quality Medical Services. These Marginalised Groups include,
Rural Communities:
A significant portion of the population in India resides in rural areas where access to healthcare is limited. These communities often lack access to basic healthcare facilities, and therefore, they are the primary beneficiaries of our Aarokiyam Project.
Underprivileged Communities:
There are many underprivileged communities (especially in big cities like Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore etc.) in India, such as migrant workers, slum dwellers, and daily wage laborers, who may not have access to healthcare due to financial constraints. Nourishment for Needy organizes frequent Medical Camps in those areas providing Free Health Check-ups, free medicines etc.
Children:
Children are a vulnerable group and are often more susceptible to diseases and infections. Hence NFN organized free Health Camps, Eye Camps in Public Schools, Slums, Rural Villages to ensure these underprivileged children receive proper medical care to support their health.
Elderly:
The Elderly Community often suffer from chronic illnesses and require regular medical attention. Under the Aarokiyam Project NFN organizes specialized Hi-Tech Medical Camps at Elderly Homes, Slums to ensure the elderly receives medical intervention at the right time.
Women:
Women often face unique healthcare challenges, and their access to healthcare may be limited due to cultural or financial reasons. Especially in the rural communities the awareness towards specific women related medical issues such as Breast Cancer, PCODs, Menstrual problems etc. are extremely overlooked. NFN with the organizes medical camps in these areas alongside women self-help groups to create awareness.
Aarokiyam’s
HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?
The Success of our Campaigns under the Aarokiyam project wouldn’t be possible without the support of our donors. By contributing to Aarokiyam project, you can make a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it the most.
At NFN we value every bit of your contribution however small maybe until it can be utilized to improve the lives of the marginalised.
Donate Money:
The most common and straightforward way to support the Aarokiyam Project is to make a financial donation. Most of the service we offer the poor need heavy financial assistance and every penny you contribute towards Aarokiyam will support those causes. You can make a one-time or regular donation to support the organization's ongoing work or a specific program.
Volunteer:
Though haveing over 200+ Active Volunteers in our network we are still understaffed to cater to the needs of the poor. All your volunteering will be welcomed with open hands.
Fundraising:
You can organize a fundraising event or a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds on behalf of the Aarokiyam project. This may be specific to any particular activity and we at NFN will make sure the money of you and your community benefits the needy.
In-kind donations:
NFN also welcome in-kind donations, such as clothing, food, medicines, and other supplies. These donations are will be spent for those in need like the homeless and the poor.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
If you are a Corporate and wish to contribute to Aarokiyam, you can sponsor for medical camps, blood camps and even donate funds which will be utilized to treat the poor.
Your donations can help us conduct more and more free medical and blood donation camps, providing essential healthcare services and potentially saving lives.
Join us in our mission to promote good health and wellbeing for all.
Costing of
FREE MEDICAL CAMPS & BLOOD DONATION DRIVES.
At Nourishment for Needy, we constantly identify specific groups of people in a locality and tailor our Medical Camps based on the diseases and ailments they are highly likely to encounter. For instance, we conduct yearly Eye Check-Up Camps for Tamil Nadu’s Lorry Drivers Association which is hugely beneficial for the safety of the drivers as well as the Public.
Based on the level of treatment and services provided in the Camps, the cost of the free Medical Camp varies significantly. In addition, there are also various hidden charges associated with the setting up of free medical camps, such as marketing expenses like distribution of Pamphlets and wall posters etc., transportation expenses like transporting medical equipment like ECG, Ultrasound devices etc., transportation of blood units from Blood Camps to Blood Banks and also transportation of rural people to the place of the camp, ride of doctors and support staffs etc.
Based on these cost variables at NFN, we have segregated the Medical Camps into four different categories:
Initial level Camp:
Blood Pressure (BP), Random Blood Sugar (RBS), Body Mass Index (BMI), Haemoglobin etc.
Midlevel 1 Camp:
These camps address any one specialization such as ENT, Oncology, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology etc.
Midlevel 2 Camp:
These camps address multiple specializations and specialist from almost all the departments provide free consultation and guidance to the public.
Hi-Tech Medical Camp:
In addition to a multi-speciality consultation a high-tech medical camp provides free diagnostic and screening services based on the recommendation of the doctors.
The costing of organizing these medical camps are as follows.
| S.No. | Type of Free Medical Camp | Costing (100 people / day) |
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| 1 | The cost of initial level medical camp | 10,000 |
| 2 | The cost of mid-level 1 medical camp | 30,000 |
| 3 | The cost of mid-level 2 medical camp | 50,000 |
| 4 | The cost of high-tech medical camp | 80,000 |
| 5 | The cost of Blood Donation Drive | 30,000 |
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