Wash Training for Primary School Kids In Rural Areas : With Gravis
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Date
2025
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MICA
Abstract
GRAVIS’s initiatives focus on community-led development to ensure sustainability and inclusivity. By training local leaders and engaging community members directly in
decision-making, the organisation promotes long-term ownership of development projects. This participatory model has been particularly effective in water conservation efforts, where GRAVIS has built thousands of rainwater harvesting structures, improving water security for agriculture and household use. Their success demonstrates the potential of community-centred approaches in fostering resilience and self-reliance in rural areas.
Geographical and Social Context: Phalodi Region in Jodhpur Kalron ki Dhani village, located in the Phalodi tehsil, represents the arid and socio-economically
challenged regions of the Thar Desert. Phalodi, known as "the salt city," is characterised by its extreme temperatures and erratic rainfall. Summer temperatures can soar above 45°C, while winters are relatively cool, although nights can be very cold. The average annual rainfall is low, around 250-300 mm, which limits agricultural productivity and heightens dependence on rain-fed systems and livestock for livelihoods.
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Village(s): Villages in Phalodi Block District: Jodhpur State: Rajasthan
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Empowering Women and Girls through Education