Communities who have the greatest need for primary healthcare are least likely to receive it. i4We combines medicine, social and behaviour change, and financing layered on community institutions to deliver prevention and treatment. i4We seeks to improve the health and wealth of the 400 million Indian poor by connecting community, service providers and facilitators.
Find Out MoreCommunities who have the greatest need for primary healthcare are least likely to receive it.
i4We combines medicine, social and behaviour change, and financing layered on community institutions to deliver prevention and treatment.
i4We seeks to improve the health and wealth of the 400 million Indian poor by connecting community, service providers and facilitators.
Women in sex work (WSW) have very little social or legal protection in India. In association with Swathi Mahila Sangha, we created an empowerment model, Pragati, to safeguard the interests of WSW. In 2014, we scaled the model to five states, working with 87 community organisations benefiting 121,000 WSW, vulnerable gay men and transgender people.
Find Out MoreWomen in sex work (WSW) have very little social or legal protection in India.
In association with Swathi Mahila Sangha, we created an empowerment model, Pragati, to safeguard the interests of WSW.
In 2014, we scaled the model to five states, working with 87 community organisations benefiting 121,000 WSW, vulnerable gay men and transgender people.
Unaffordable health care pushes nearly 40 million Indians into poverty each year. In collaboration with UNDP, we piloted models for marginalised communities that would ensure access to government schemes. As of today, the innovation has reached 200,000 people with benefits worth ₹12 billion.
Find Out MoreUnaffordable health care pushes nearly 40 million Indians into poverty each year.
In collaboration with UNDP, we piloted models for marginalised communities that would ensure access to government schemes.
As of today, the innovation has reached 200,000 people with benefits worth ₹12 billion.
Informal workers, especially women, face challenges to their wellbeing and advancement. We developed a workplace gender equality model that enhances worker wellbeing while creating value for businesses. The model has led to a 40% reduction in gender pay gap and impacted 2,00,000 women workers across 11 countries.
Find Out MoreInformal workers, especially women, face challenges to their wellbeing and advancement.
We developed a workplace gender equality model that enhances worker wellbeing while creating value for businesses.
The model has led to a 40% reduction in gender pay gap and impacted 2,00,000 women workers across 11 countries.
We do whatever it takes, regardless of sector or geography, to ensure the health and wellbeing of rural and urban poor communities. We care.
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i4We provides accessible and affordable primary healthcare services to the poor. [Read More]
We champion women’s sexual reproductive health rights and promote their access to services. [Read More]
We advance the wellbeing of women workers while creating value for businesses. [Read More]
We ensure access to clean water and usable toilets besides promoting good sanitation and hygiene practices. [Read More]
We promote social inclusion and dignity of the poor and vulnerable. [Read More]
We strengthen health systems to enhance public health outcomes for the poor and marginalised. [Read More]
We prevent violence against women, girls and sexual minorities. [Read More]
We leverage and communitise technology to improve health outcomes for the poorest. [Read More]
Dr. Angela Chaudhuri is a Director and Member of the Governing Body at Swasti Health Catalyst. Angela brings expertise of over 15 years strengthening health systems, establishing monitoring and evaluation systems, and building country level capacities to address global health challenges across countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa. She is a Board Member of The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH). Angela is a Master of Public Health from Boston University.
Joseph Julian is a Director at Swasti Health Catalyst and leads the thematic Life Skills for All and Social Protection portfolios. His sectoral experiences span HIV, social protection, and human resources in health.
N Raghunathan is a co-founder of Swasti Health Catalyst, and is a Mentor and Governing Board Member. Raghu facilitates solutions at scale that eliminate inequities, marginalisation, hunger and poverty.
Shama Karkal is the CEO of Swasti Health Catalyst. Shama leads our efforts and partnerships, in India and across the globe, to bring health innovations to those who need it the most.
Shaonli Chakraborty leads the delivery of Swasti Health Catalyst’s flagship urban health model. She is an expert in community health, gender and development.
Shiv Kumar is the founder of Swasti Health Catalyst. With 26 years of experience in institution building and social impact, he leads our system innovation effort in primary healthcare.
Corporate partnerships support our innovations, programme implementation and scaling of initiatives to ensure that everyone who needs healthcare has access to it. Write to us at [email protected].
Our collaborations with technology startups have addressed critical needs in healthcare. If you are a startup that wants to test a technology impact idea for people and communities in need, reach out to us at [email protected].
We have partnered with researchers and academic institutions to uncover evidence that informs sector strategies and shape policies. If you are looking to collaborate with a non-profit committed to advancing health for all, do write to us at [email protected].
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