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Infrastructure Development (Human)
Gujarat | Maharashtra
Human Welfare Ongoing
Objective
To build, repair and paint common infrastructure and resources of the village with the purpose of safety, sanitation and improved community outreach.
Why did we do it?
In several villages where Sparsh has implemented its projects, we observed that common community resources were in a state of disrepair and required urgent attention. Poorly maintained toilets, unclean classrooms, and inadequate hostel facilities posed serious risks to the health and well-being of children. These conditions often led to frequent illnesses and increased absenteeism from school.
In particular, children residing in hostels were affected by inadequate living conditions, including insufficient sanitation and poorly maintained infrastructure, all of which impacted their overall health, safety, and ability to focus on their education.
Access to clean and functional sanitation facilities, along with well-maintained living and learning environments, plays a crucial role in ensuring that children remain healthy, attend school regularly, and are able to learn effectively.
What did we do?
To date, Sparsh has undertaken a range of infrastructure development initiatives to improve the quality of education, living conditions, and basic amenities in rural communities.
We have repaired and painted two village schools and one anganwadi unit, creating a more welcoming and supportive environment for young learners.We have also restored a children’s hostel that currently houses 55 children, ensuring a safe and comfortable space for their growth and development. In Karanjveri, Sparsh supported the construction of a boys’ hostel accommodating 35 boys and provided bunk beds for 40 girls at Jagruti Hostel, strengthening residential facilities for students.In addition, we have provided lockers and benches across schools and hostels, helping create a more organized and conducive learning environment.
Our work has also focused on improving sanitation, safety, and essential infrastructure. We have constructed and repaired toilet and bathroom blocks in Agasi and Rumla, along with upgrading the kitchen and dining shed at a boys’ hostel in Agasi. For a girls’ hostel, we built new bathroom facilities and installed compound fencing to ensure safety and dignity for its residents.
Recognizing the importance of access to basic resources, we repaired a defunct village well, easing the burden on women who previously had to walk long distances for water. We have also installed solar geysers in four hostels, improving access to hot water and overall living conditions.
Outcome
At Sparsh, we have tried multiple ways to make sure that children are engaged, remain in school and get educated, to reach their highest potential and by ensuring sanitation, hygiene and safety of their surroundings we hope to contribute to the same. Enabling and supporting the community with good infrastructure enables us to forge trust and bonds thereby developing strong partnerships to break barriers and promote change.
