Humans For Humanity

Humans For Humanity

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Formation	2014 (2014)
Founder	Anurag Chauhan
Founded at	Dehradun, India
Headquarters	Dehradun, India
Region served	India
Volunteers (2019)	1500
Website	humansforhumanity.online

Humans For Humanity (HFH) is a non-governmental organization, founded by renowned social worker Anurag Chauhan, headquartered in Dehradun, India. It is working to bring awareness about menstrual health, hygiene among women across India. It is providing health, hygiene and comfort to women, especially in poverty-stricken and rural areas in India. The organization empowers women by educating women and young girls on menstruation and menstrual hygiene, and by conducting workshops to produce low-cost sanitary pads. The WASH project started by Humans For Humanity has reached over 3 million women in over 6 states in India in the last 6 years, as of October 2020.

It was founded in 2014 by Anurag Chauhan. For his work with Humans For Humanity, Chauhan honored with the International Women Empowerment Award by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India and UNICEF in 2019. During the pandemic the organisation has been providing aid & essentials to over 8000 families in various parts of the country, supporting communities, low income group families, transmen, widows, maids, etc. The NGO has started an employment generation programs to uplift and empower communities, making them financially stable & independent even during the pandemic. The WASH project which is a pilot project of the organisation has been working to promote menstrual hygiene among the women of rural areas of six states of the country including Uttarakhand, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana and others, decided to work on the initiative for transmen since last year.

History

It was founded in 2014 by social activist Anurag Chauhan. Who is a human for human organization? Is a humanitarian organization, a group of young doctors, journalists, economists, artists, lawyers, teachers and teachers established in Iraq in 2003 after the fall of the regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. A HFH provides emergency assistance to Iraqis and Syrians affected by violence, neglect or crisis, mainly due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, denial of health care or natural disasters. A human being provides for the human being its assistance impartially and independently to those who need it most.

What is the work of a human for human organization? During and after emergency situations, HFH provides humanitarian services from food and non-food assistance, health care and rehabilitation services, runs hospitals and clinics, conducts surgical operations as well as fighting conflict epidemics, conducting vaccination campaigns and managing nutrition centers for malnourished children. Psychological and educational provision for children. In addition, the organization builds wells, distributes potable water, supplies shelter materials such as blankets and plastic sheeting. It also provides income-generation projects and provides legal services. It also carries out development projects and assists local governments in developing their capacities.

Why the organization intervenes The main goal of humanitarian action is to save lives, relieve the needy of their suffering and help individuals recover their capabilities after they find themselves in life-threatening conditions. This is exactly what a human organization is doing by providing assistance when crises, such as armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition and natural disasters, are overwhelmed by local health care systems. The organization also works to help people facing discrimination or neglect by local health care, protection and education systems, or when some populations are excluded from access to services.

Natural disasters are essential to life. Natural disasters can cause congestion of a local and national health and service facility within minutes. Often, organized teams are present in an area when they are in a natural disaster and are therefore able to respond quickly to the status quo. Response to natural disasters remains the smallest area of activity for a HFH, with only five per cent of the total activities of a HFH . This is mainly due to the fact that local authorities in affected countries are often able to obtain the assistance of international agencies and Governments. Needs are often limited to reconstruction and development, areas that remain outside HFH expertise and field operations.

• Denial of health care Street children, illegal immigrants, minorities, displaced persons, refugees, prisoners, the unemployed, persons forced into prostitution ... whether it is stable societies or even periods of instability and armed conflicts, many people find themselves Are able to access health services because of their social status. Some are shameful, shameful, afraid to seek help, or simply deliberately excluded and neglected by the health-care system of the country in which they live. Through these programs, ANAN medical teams provide medical, social, mental and psychological care services to those in need, and work with local and national governments and civil society organizations to enhance access to such services and increase community acceptance of their patients. • Lack of protection Many people are subjected to abuses by governments or others where women and children are at the forefront of these violations. The forms and addresses of these violations vary, and our organization seeks to provide all forms of protection through our protection teams.

Protect children from violence, exploitation and abuse All children are entitled to protection from violence, exploitation and abuse. However, millions of children around the world from all social, economic, age, religious and cultural backgrounds suffer daily from violence, exploitation and abuse. Millions more are at risk. Some girls and boys are particularly vulnerable because of gender, race, ethnic origin or social and economic status. High-risk exposure levels are often associated with children with disabilities, orphans, indigenous groups, ethnic minorities and other marginalized groups. Through these programs, the HFH provide all legal services with medical, social and psychological care services for those who need them. It also works with local and national governments and civil society organizations to enhance access to such services and increase the level of community acceptance. And submit all documents relating to violations to the concerned parties to reduce them. Is a human for human organization a UN agency? No. A HFH being is an organization independent of any political, military or religious agenda. The activities of the Organization are not carried out by any of the relevant United Nations agencies and are still awaiting human approval by the United Nations for the membership of the Economic and Social Council as a member of the Council after its acceptance on 16 February 2016. However, a human being and the United Nations can share interests in Humanitarian affairs in some cases

Is a HFH organization a governmental institution? No. A HFH is an independent organization that does not belong to any governmental institution and does not represent any governmental or political figure who has full independence in its work. However, a HFH and governmental institutions can share some of the concerns in the affairs of humanity.

Where does the organization work? A HFH being works mainly for the HFH, where the need for their presence lies. They are currently present in most of the provinces of Iraq, and they also offer their work to Syrian refugees.

Does the organization offer its services free of charge? Yeah. All services are provided free of charge. A HFH the idea that those who are swept deserve care and third-rate assistance and strives to provide high-quality care to beneficiaries and to seek professional staff of the highest caliber. For example, from a HFH staff in Iraq that treats those in need, the organization covers all expenses for treatment, including travel, housing and other costs.

Where do HFH funds come from? The independence of financial resources enables the organization to intervene in a neutral and independent manner when responding to crises. Ninety percent of total human-funded human resources come from private donations, not governments. In 2014, HFH received contributions from many donors and private individuals around the world, but in conflict and war situations private donations account for 100% of the funding, and the organization also has its own projects that are sustained by its work and rapid response to crises. What time do you need to intervene in a country? How long does it take to reach the affected population?

HFH has an effective logistics capacity to respond to emergencies within 48 hours. To this end, HFH Logistics Centers established a pre-positioned emergency group (nutrition, immunization, sanitation, medicines, communication tools, vehicles, electricity supply, water refining, food, and non-food items). They include emergency equipment and have non-food assistance (500 families) in its warehouses. This equipment can be sent within 72 hours of maximum.

Does HFH work on a religious basis? Do you spread religious values? No. A human for human organization is committed to neutrality and space and acts in accordance with the ethics of humanitarian assistance and demands full and unconditional freedom in the exercise of its functions. A human for human organization provides for human and health assistance and protection for affected peoples regardless of religion and ethnic and political convictions.

How can you donate to a human-to-human organization? For information on how to donate to a human rights organization through the bank account number or by visiting www.h4h-iq.org.

Initiatives

WASH

The NGO runs a project WASH – Women, Sanitation, Hygiene, which educates rural women about Menstrual hygiene and provides training to them for making bio-degradable Sanitary napkin. It is an initiative to bring awareness among menstruating women. The initiative received support from Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna. The project is being run in many villages, slums, government schools and colleges across India. It organized hundreds of such workshops and reached out to over 3 million women in India.

It trains women to make bio-degradable sanitary pads at an affordable cost. The women-centric workshop is headed by experienced doctors to make women aware of the biological reasons behind menstruation, stages from teenage to menopause, and several hormonal changes. In the community, counseling is provided to women in need who are dealing with menopause. With a separate team of nutritionists, the workshop provides information related to importance of a healthy diet and food. Affordability and quality are the two big concerns in sanitary napkins. Therefore, the organization trains women on how to make good sanitary napkins at their homes. It also covers the adverse effects of poor menstrual hygiene and spreads awareness about the proper disposal of napkins in the waste bin.

Stree-The Woman

In May 2016, Humans For Humanity launched an initiative called 'Stree-The Woman'. It is a one-day event that focuses on self-growth, self-empowerment and self-love. In 2019, the event was organized by the NGO, in association with Sipping Thoughts and BW Businessworld, which was attended by personalities like Rita Bahuguna Joshi, Liza Verma, Dr. Varun Katyal, Ambika Pillai, Malini Ramani and Sandip Soparrkar.

Breaking the Bloody Taboo

In the year 2018, the organization started a new campaign named 'Breaking the Bloody Taboo.' The main aim of this campaign is to stop the old-age taboo against women. In one of the campaigns in Rajasthan, the team members of Humans For Humanity organized a session with young girls and women of menstruating age. In another session, the founder of Humans for Humanity, Anurag Chauhan talked about the importance of holy plant Tulsi and handed over a few leaves to women and asked them to nurture the sampling and observe the results after a month.

COVID-19 pandemic

During the difficult times of nationwide lockdown in India, Human for Humanity came forward to help women and train them to make hygienic sanitary napkins at home safely. Under the WASH project by Humans for Humanity, the NGO is actively worked in six different states across India to serve and employ women from villages. The initiative has made hundreds of women financially independent and empowered.

During the lockdown in 2020, the workshop fed more than 1200 families in and around the slums of Delhi for six months. Humans For Humanity set up a transit camp and served people in the Kathputli Colony in the Anand Parbat area. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, schools have adapted themselves to online teaching. During these times, Humans for Humanity took the initiative to organize an online traditional puppetry program to give children interactive learning. The aim was to innovate the online learning methods and revive the centuries-old traditional art form. As soon as the lockdown was lifted in Delhi, the NGO started an employment program for street artists. Under the program, the community introduced artists to several schools and helped them generate income through various performances and online events.

Red Cloth Campaign

In 2020, Humans For Humanity launched 'Red Cloth Campaign' during the COVID-19 pandemic, to spread awareness about menstruation and bust the taboos. Actor Lisa Ray and singer Shibani Dandekar, Kirti Kulhari, Kubra Sait, Divya Seth supported the campaign along with thousands of social media users.

In April 2022, the WASH project was launched in Telangana by Humans For Humanity and has successfully conducted menstrual hygiene management & health workshops in many villages such as Challur village, Pochampalli village, Ghanmukla village, Reddipalli village, Keshavpatnam and many more.

Other works

In September 2019, Humans for Humanity hosted an event called 'The Conversation Fest', in association with Sipping Thoughts, where Karan Johar interviewed Ma Anand Sheela, former spokesperson of Rajneesh movement.

In December 2019, the NGO organized a talk, BW Dialogue in association with BusinessWorld and Sipping Thoughts, where Ma Anand Sheela, candidly recounted her feelings for Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.

Award and recognition