Completed Projects

Hilor – Action for Adolescent Girls (AAG) was a commitment that prioritized support to reach the most marginalized adolescent girls. This project was in collaboration with UNFPA, Directorate of Women Empowerment and Jatan Sansthan. The strategy aimed to protect the girl’s human rights through a combination of targeted interventions to delay marriage and childbearing, prevent unintended pregnancy and build up health, social and economic assets among the most vulnerable adolescent girls. This was done by cascading life skill education strategies amongst the adolescent girls. The effort reached out to more than 12,500 tribal adolescent girls of tribal locations of Kherwara, Gogunda and Sayra of Udaipur District – through 423 adolescent girls clubs.

The Khushi Project was tri-partite Public–Private–People initiative reaching out to Anganwadis (Early Childhood Care Centres) in select blocks in South Rajasthan. Jatan Sansthan was one of the implementing partners of this project, working with 509 Anganwadis Centres in the areas of Railmagra, Rajsamand and Khamnor with support of Hindustan Zinc Private Limited and Ministry of Women & Child Development. The following activities were undertaken:

• supplementary nutrition and health, developed kitchen gardens, improved take home ration, recipe trial and training
• identified malnourished children and referred for further care
• strengthened Preschool education at AWCs and support to increase the main streaming of children in school
• capacity building and digital learning on PSE Child assessment for school readyness
• community engagement and contribution for sustainable aanganwadi services and also through Convergence with community develop Model AWCs.

Nandghar, modifying and modernizing the buildings of existing Anganwadi centre was also
a part of the Khushi initiative. This included construction of toilet complexes in schools and
installation of drinking water purification plants were the tasks undertaken.

Jatan Sansthan collaborated and partnership with ChildFund India to implement the ChildFund India’s program in the block of Gogunda. The effort worked towards ensuring that children from the most marginalized sections of society become able, confident and responsible adults. The project addressed critical issues related to children’s holistic development by engaging key stakeholders including families, communities, schools, government and children themselves. Comprehensive support to children was givcen through interventions that integrated health, nutrition, gender, education, livelihoods and child protection. Subsequently the initiative was expanded and Jatan Sansthan became the Lead Partner of ChildFund India to provide technical input, monitoring and supervision at Jhadol and Kotra in collaboration and partnership with the other NGO’s nameley Chetna Arogya Mandir and Kalyani.

Feminist Adolescent Youth Action: Increasing access to quality adolescent sexual and reproductive health education was central to this project. Sexual and Reproductive Health Curriculum was developed and facilitators were trained to disseminate information. Topics included reproduction, methods of protection, relative risk of HIV, and information about where to access services. Sessions conducted with 3000 adolescents of which 65% were female adolescents who were out of school.

The project goal was to strengthen the Gargi Manch Initiative in secondary schools to promote adolescent empowerment. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan of the Department of Education, Government of Rajasthan initiated “Gargi” Collectives to promote adolescent empowerment. The mandate includes enrolment and retention of girls in schools, development of Gender safe schools and enhanced ability of girls to challenge existing stereotypes and gender based violence which impact their development. All Secondary schools of Rajasthan have a Gargi Manch(forum) in their schools with girls and boys as members. Out of school girls are also a part of this.

With the onset of COVID – 19, Jatan Sansthan with financial support from various projects distributed 1100 Ration Kits and over 10,000 masks among rural communities in more than 40 Panchayats of Rajsamand and Gogunda Block of Udaipur District.

Jatan partnered with “We Stand With Her” Campaign, “Her health First”. Both campaigns raised funds were able to distribute 4100 pads to those in need.

This was an educational transformation project, with Government primary schools of Karauli block, supported by NSE Foundation (National Stock Exchange). The missions of the project was, demonstrating centers of excellence in schools for holistic learning environment and creating a cadre of young development professionals as anchors for bringing the systemic shift in academics

Rajpusht – Transforming Systems for Delivering High Impact Nutrition Results in Rajasthan.

The project works with pregnant and lactating women. In view of high prevalence of maternal and child undernutrition, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), in collaboration with IPE Global Ltd., and Government of Rajasthan are implementing the Indira Gandhi Matrltva Poshan Yojana (IGMPY), a conditional cash transfer scheme in Udaipur districts of Rajasthan. Along with conditional cash transfer thee will be “Take Home Ration” scheme which uses use social and behaviour change communication , to encourage the pregnant women
and lactating mothers to eat more of locally available nutritious foods during their pregnancy and lactation.

Jatan Sansthan, in collaboration with Terre des Hommes (TDH), implements programs focused on child rights, gender equality, and community empowerment. This initiative works to improve the well-being of children, adolescents, and women by addressing critical issues such as education, health, child Marriage, child labor and protection from exploitation. The program emphasizes capacity building, community engagement, and policy advocacy to create sustainable change. Through a rights-based approach, it fosters safe environments, enhances life skills, and promotes gender-sensitive practices across the Khamnor block of Rajsamand.

ChildLine 1098 is a 24×7 helpline for children in distress. Jatan Sansthan operates two ChildLine Centres—one in Rajsamand and another at Udaipur City Railway Station.

As recognized by the Indian Constitution, children have rights, but their vulnerability demands urgent protection. ChildLine, a government initiative, ensures children’s safety by:

• Reducing vulnerability to social, psychological, and emotional harm.

• Ensuring no child is left without protection.

• Providing immediate care for children in danger.

We have observed that the majority of children who are provided assistance by CHILDLINE 1098, live without parental support and their families do not have dependable means of earning an adequate livelihood. Calls for help come from workplaces, railway and bus sta\tions, streets, homes and neighbourhoods, and child care facilities.

PARIVAAR PARAMARSH KENDRA supports families and individuals facing challenges such as insecurity, harassment, domestic violence, physical abuse, and sexual violence (rape). The centre offers counselling, guidance, and mental support to families in distress, helping them achieve stability and self-reliance in their lives. Expert counsellors assist victims, inform them of their rights and relevant laws, and encourage them to lead safe and dignified lives. Our aim is to empower every individual and family to live a safe, empowered, and dignified life.

Parents+ is a collaborative program of Jatan Santhan UMC & Van Leer Foundation (VLF) that combines early years-focused coaching for parents and caregivers while engaging policymakers, civil society, and stakeholders to strengthen support systems for young children. Based on BvLF’s “Neighborhood Model,” it uses Rapid Behavioral Assessments to identify key motivators and barriers in Early Childhood Development (ECD). Core strategies include evidence building, awareness and parent engagement, strengthening Anganwadi Centers, capacity building of stakeholders, and creating supportive ecosystems through behavior change communication. The program addresses structural and behavioral gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices, aiming to improve holistic ECD outcomes.

Program Objective

To reduce gender-based violence and social injustice by promoting legal awareness, strengthening access to justice, and creating community-based support systems in rural and tribal areas of southern Rajasthan.

Key Interventions & Achievements

• Legal Literacy: 8,500+ people (60% women & girls) trained on POCSO Act, Domestic Violence Act, Child Marriage Prohibition Act, RTE, and Labour Rights.

• Nyaya Mitras: 65 trained local volunteers (frontline workers, SHG leaders) supporting reporting, documentation, and referrals.

• Support to Survivors: Assisted 400+ survivors of violence and child marriage with counseling, legal aid, shelter, and medical care.

• Child Marriage Prevention: Actively intervened in 92 cases; 61 prevented with legal and community action.

• Stakeholder Convergence: Regular coordination with DLSA, police, CWCs, PRIs, and protection officers.

• IEC Materials: Posters, booklets, and audio-visual tools in Hindi and tribal dialects.

Impact: Active in 50+ villages across Udaipur, Rajsamand, and Dungarpur, building a sustainable network of community legal champions for gender justice.