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online services (through video calls and a

forthcoming mobile app) to the community

to ensure accessibility for all. On one hand,

individuals benefit under specific projects

and receive support. On the other hand,

community awareness, and advocacy with

governmental partnerships ensure a broader

impact. Community-driven, bespoke projects

are designed with inputs from all stakeholders,

from beneficiaries to local leaders. Engagement

with local and government authorities and

alignment with existing government policies

and programmes ensures the long-term

sustainability of these projects and the creation

of a supportive ecosystem and a brighter future

for the children of Kashmir.

‘Recognition from Child Rights and You

(CRY), New Delhi, marked an eight-year

collaboration with a primary focus on Home

Based Rehabilitation in District Srinagar

and Budgam. e ensuing years witnessed

impactful projects, including collaborations

with UNICEF and capacity building for

Police Officers, laying the foundation for

transformative initiatives. In 2022, our

collaboration with the Directorate of School

Education, Kashmir marked a milestone,

initiating impactful mental health awareness

sessions for adolescent students across districts,’

says Arjumand Makhdoomi.

Involving the community in mental health awareness to yield the best results

HCLTech Grant Project Title:

Reduce the

Risks of Deaths and Disabilities and Improve

Mental Health and Wellbeing of People with

Mental Health Issues and their Families

Living in Remote/Isolated and Border Areas

of Jammu and Kashmir

Beneficiaries:

187 structurally excluded

women and girls, 60 elected women

representatives, 75 health service providers,

30 CSOs, 5 medical colleges

Location:

27 villages in 3 districts of Bihar