Health & Nutrition
Strengthening Women’s Well-Being
Building healthier futures through nutrition, awareness, and community-led care.
Our Challenge
In Beed and surrounding districts of Maharashtra, women from marginalized, Dalit, and NT/DNT communities face systemic barriers to health and well-being. Malnutrition, anemia, reproductive health issues, and lack of access to quality health services perpetuate cycles of vulnerability. Limited awareness around menstrual hygiene, prenatal/postnatal care, menopause, and mental health further restricts women’s ability to thrive.
Our Approach
We focus on holistic, women-centered health programs that combine nutrition, awareness, and preventive care to empower women to take charge of their well-being. Our model works at the intersection of health education, nutrition support, and sustainable practices like kitchen gardening—ensuring women not only access care but also gain tools for long-term wellness. Our work emphasizes:
- Access – Delivering health services and screenings directly to communities.
- Awareness – Equipping women with knowledge to make informed health choices.
- Agency – Empowering women to become advocates for their own health and that of their families.
A Continuous Flow of Nutrition for Women’s Empowerment
पोषणधारा (PoshanDhara)
PoshanDhara is Navchetana’s flagship health initiative dedicated to improving the health and nutritional status of women in Beed district. By integrating access to essential health services, nutrition-driven immunity building, and awareness generation, the program nurtures women’s holistic well-being while strengthening families and communities.
Health Camps
Screening, counseling, and referrals for women’s health issues.
Trainings & Workshops
Focused sessions on menstrual management, nutrition, yoga, and stress management.
Kitchen Gardening
Promoting sustainable food access through home-grown vegetables and fruits.
Awareness Generation
Education on menstrual hygiene, prenatal & postnatal care, menopause, sterilization, and mental health.
Nutrition Practices
Encouraging anemia prevention and hemoglobin improvement through diet planning, use of traditional food practices, and utensils made from health-supportive alloys/metals.
