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This project will: Support rural families which would otherwise find it difficult to pay for healthcare treatment. Revitalise knowledge about the use herbs in a safe and effective way for everyday ailments and simple first aid. Increase the biodiversity of previously unkempt and derelict land

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  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Beneficiaries

    Situation

    Extensive needs research on a range of health and other issues has been conducted in the beneficiary areas. Liaison has taken place with Tamwed's partners and specialist NGOs in India. Research has established the lack of basic health care in the beneficiary areas; the remoteness of communities from health facilities; the high incidence of treatable diseases and injuries; and a decreasing knowledge about traditional medicines.

    Solution

    20 women will be trained as trainers in medicinal plant growing methods. Each trained woman will train 10 others and their families. 2 demonstration sites and a nursery will be set up. 220 family herb gardens will be created involving 880 people.

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    Categories

  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Beneficiaries