Community Development

In 2023, Humana People to People Foundation continued its long-standing support for developing communities for the rural and urban poor by granting US$100,000 to Humana People to People India’s Community Development projects, working in 10 states in India.

Sustainable community development requires integrated measures, time, involvement of the people concerned and political support in addition to adequate funding. In order to boost economic growth, reduce poverty and inequalities, inclusive growth must be accomplished.

People and communities across the globe need support to build strength; help to organize in local democratic structures and get the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to make changes together. The local Action Groups are the main structure in the Community Development programs. The Action Groups build on local traditions and place the control of development processes and decision-making into the hands of the people who are affected.

The Community Development projects in India work with people, especially women, who are deprived access to resources, education, denied participation in decision-making, etc. The women are assisted with learning new skills like tailoring, beautician, computer technology, financial and functional literacy, and entrepreneurship and in starting income generating activities. Many of the projects promote the establishment of nutritional gardens and include other environmental activities like establishing facilities for water purification, solar lights, and family biogas plants besides health and hygiene components, including forming of women health clubs, organizing health camps and health clinics.