Empowering Women through Health and Nutrition

Women in rural India play a vital role in their families and communities. However, they often face significant barriers in accessing healthcare and nutrition services. ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION) has been working in Jammu and Kashmir to address these challenges. With a focus on empowering women, ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION) has established health and nutrition programs that provide training and capacity-building opportunities for women. For example, in {{DISTRICT}}, Jammu and Kashmir, ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION) has launched a program to promote maternal and child health through women's self-help groups (SHGs). The program has reached over 2,000 women and has led to a 30% increase in the number of women accessing healthcare services during pregnancy. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) - 5, only 20% of women in Jammu and Kashmir have a bank account. ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION)'s program has also promoted economic empowerment by providing training on financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Anita Devi, a beneficiary of ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION)'s program, says: 'I was able to start my own business and provide for my family. The training provided by ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION) has been instrumental in my success.'