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Community-led rural development in Gujarat
Our programmes

Four connected programme areas.

Education, health, environment and community leadership are not separate challenges. Our programmes connect them so progress in one area strengthens every other.

We support children, families, schools and village leaders through four connected areas.

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01 Education02 Health03 Environment04 Community
Why integrated development

A healthy child learns better. An educated family makes stronger health choices. A confident community protects both.

Our health activities combine Ayurvedic support for current concerns with practical education that helps students and families prevent future health problems.

We design programmes around these connections, not around institutional silos. That means listening first, involving local people in decisions and leaving behind practical knowledge that communities can continue using.

Illustrative visual of Dr. Hajibhai Badi planting a young tree with rural schoolchildren
Learning through participationEnvironmental responsibility can begin in the school garden.Illustrative visual featuring Dr. Hajibhai. It does not document a specific programme event.
JivanbhartiWhole-village
developmentSince 2010
alongside communities
01Education02Healthcare03Environment04Community Development
01✦
Programme pathway

Education

Confident learners. Stronger schools. Wider futures.

The people and places around a child: schools, teachers, parents, libraries and learning spaces. We strengthen these connections through learning support, teacher development and life skills.

  • Early-childhood education
  • Learning support for underserved children
  • Teacher development and mentoring
  • Parent awareness and guidance
  • Digital learning initiatives
  • Mathematics and science education
  • Community libraries
  • Tribal and marginalised-community support
  • Student development camps
  • Life-skills education
What progress looks likeChildren remain curious, supported and connected to opportunity.
02＋
Programme pathway

Healthcare

Knowledge that helps families prevent illness and act early.

Dr. Hajibhai Badi draws on his long-standing experience in Ayurveda, naturopathy and community health to support people with current health concerns and help prevent future problems. Students at Jivanbharti School and families from nearby villages benefit from Ayurvedic medicine, practical preventive measures, nutrition guidance, hygiene awareness, seasonal care and healthy daily routines.

  • Ayurvedic medicine for current health concerns
  • Preventive guidance for Jivanbharti School students
  • Health-awareness sessions for nearby villages
  • Preventive healthcare awareness
  • Healthy-lifestyle programmes
  • Nutrition education
  • Women’s health awareness
  • Maternal and child health education
  • Addiction-prevention campaigns
  • Community health education
  • Government health-scheme guidance
  • Natural health and wellness awareness
What progress looks likeFamilies gain the confidence to protect wellbeing and seek timely care.
03⌁
Programme pathway

Environment

Healthier land, greener villages and shared responsibility.

Environmental stewardship becomes sustainable when local knowledge, youth participation and practical village action reinforce one another.

  • Tree-plantation drives
  • Village-greening campaigns
  • Environmental education
  • Natural-farming awareness
  • Sapling distribution and care
  • Conservation of local resources
  • Community-led environmental action
What progress looks likeCommunities become active custodians of the land and resources they share.
04◎
Programme pathway

Community Development

Local voices becoming local leadership.

We create spaces where young people, volunteers, institutions and village leaders can organise, learn and solve shared challenges together.

  • Youth engagement
  • Leadership development
  • Community-awareness campaigns
  • Capacity-building workshops
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Village-development initiatives
  • Sports and cultural programmes
  • Collaboration with local institutions
What progress looks likeParticipation grows into ownership, capability and long-term momentum.
Leadership in action

Learning alongside the community.

Dr. Hajibhai’s approach connects practical education with local participation and environmental responsibility.

Illustrative visual of Dr. Hajibhai Badi guiding rural students through a practical learning activity
EducationCuriosity becomes confidence through practical learning.Illustrative visual featuring Dr. Hajibhai.
Illustrative visual of Dr. Hajibhai Badi discussing soil care and saplings with rural community members
EnvironmentLocal knowledge helps communities care for shared resources.Illustrative visual featuring Dr. Hajibhai.
Our field practice

Designed to evolve with the village.

Every programme follows a practical learning cycle. The work is reviewed, adapted and increasingly led by local people.

  1. 01Listen

    Start with aspirations, barriers and existing community strengths.

  2. 02Co-design

    Shape relevant action with children, families, educators and leaders.

  3. 03Act

    Deliver accessible knowledge, resources and clearly shared roles.

  4. 04Learn

    Review participation and outcomes, then improve the approach.

  5. 05Sustain

    Build ownership so progress continues and spreads locally.

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