EMPOWER

Health Clubs for Children ,Teen and Youth in urban slums inTuticorin. , Reduction in RTI/STI among slum population in Tuticorin . , Improved in RH indicators among the Tuticorin slum. , Increased utilization of health services in the government . , 200 micro- credit groups women and youth in urban slums. , Consumer clubs in 30 schools and colleges in Tuticorin District. , About 500 women in distress and their children have availed service in short stay home in the last 5 years. , Rejunvenation of traditional folkarts thro slum children and youth . , Promotion ofa community based Street Play team and a Folkart Team. , Peer educators trained in prevention of HIV/AIDS among slum population and risk groups such as sex workers, MSMs, injecting drug users . , Initiation of intevention among IDUs in Tuticorin and Narcotic Annonymous. , Promotion of community based organization among the female sexworkers. , Sustained advocacy in the area of consumer and human rights thro representaion in various government bodies at district, state and national level. , Established training and resource center in the area of Health, women ,child , consumer and human rights .