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SAMARTH

Where We Work

The SAMARTH project is implemented in Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh

What We Do

  • Create and support 100+ SSGs (Self-Support Groups -community groups made up of people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF). in three blocks of Chhatarpur District – Rajnagar, Gaurihar, and Luv-Kush Nagar
  • Hold monthly SSG meetings to discuss health, mental well-being, and peer support
  • Provide training and guidance on self-care, including skin care, wound care, exercises, and use of protective footwear
  • Offer health counselling, on symptoms, positive mental health, and government schemes
  • Support SSG governance and leadership, helping groups manage themselves effectively and sustainably
  • Introduce mindfulness exercises and peer counselling to improve mental and emotional well-being

Key Achievements

Supported over 1,200+ people affected by leprosy and LF by organising them into 109 Self-Support Groups during Phase I.

  • Provided training on disease management, mental health, and disability prevention
  • Improved well-being and self-care practices through peer counselling and integrated care
  • Phase II focuses on sustainability, with leadership transitioned to trained community members using the UPLIFT CBG manual
  • SSGs linked with public health programs like WASH, vector control, MDA, and LCDC(leprosy case detection campaign)
  • SAMARTH serves as a replicable model for integrating mental health into NTD care

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Partnering to eliminate disease, restore dignity, and build inclusive communities.

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