Aim

1) To give them the basic idea of maintaining good hygiene while living in the orphanage and its advantages.

2) To teach them how to maintain healthy surroundings so as to avoid and outbreak of diseases which may possibly occur.

3) To spread awareness regarding the ill effects of addictions like alcohol, smoking, drugs which are very prevalent in that area.

We examined the kids at the ashram — their nutritional status, Intelligence and Developmental quotient were assessed. They were also screened for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, skin conditions like scabies, Malaria etc. We also conducted a workshop to explain the hazards of alcoholism, smoking and drug abuse. Subsequently we also conducted a sex education seminar for kids of the 8th-10th grade.