In its 31 years of existence, Concern India Foundation, along with its grassroots partners, has impacted over 54,00,000 marginalised and underprivileged people across 16 states in India. This is a testament to our commitment and dedication to creating a more inclusive and equitable society. Our efforts have undoubtedly made a significant difference, in ‘helping people help themselves' and enabling them to lead lives of dignity.

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We continue to making a positive impact on the lives of marginalised and underprivileged communities in

FY 2022-23 

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• Marginalised Reach: We have reached over 5.29 lakh marginalised individuals, providing them with support and opportunities 

• Education Initiatives: Our support in educational initiatives has positively impacted 24,000 children and over 5,063 youth. Additionally, we have renovated and refurbished 7 Anganwadi Centers and 5 Government High Schools in Maharashtra and Telangana. Further, 3 schools were equipped with e-learning and STEM labs for enhanced learning experiences.

• Educational Scholarships: A total of 675 educational scholarships were awarded to students and youth; 227 girls, 12 youth with disabilities, 67 underprivileged children and 319 youth were provided scholarships to ensure that they complete their school, higher and professional education.

• Health Projects: Our direct implementation of health projects have improved the lives of 3,75,868 people.

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Furthermore, we have repaired, renovated and refurbished 3 Primary Health Centers and 3 Sub Centers and provided solar electrification support. Additionally, we donated an ambulance and medical equipment to a rural hospital in Maharashtra, facilitating better healthcare access.

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• Special Support: Through our special support initiatives, we have reached over 1,631 children, youth, adults with disabilities. Also impacted over 60 elderly individuals, catering to their specific needs and providing necessary assistance

• Community Development: Our support in community development initiatives such as natural resource management, livelihoods, women empowerment and overall community development has directly benefited 4,85,513 individuals and reached out to over 124 villages and 39 slum pockets.

• Over 5,000 individuals (women and men) were empowered through various livelihood opportunities including beekeeping, aquaculture, tailoring, beauty services, small business assistance, provision of raw materials for weavers, animal husbandry promotion, cash crops, kitchen gardens and enhanced agricultural practices.

• Water Revival & Watershed Development: The Watershed Development project has positively impacted over 4,000 people across three villages in Marathwada. It has increased water storage capacity by tenfold, from 15,664 cubic meters to 171,359 cubic meters through the construction of percolation tanks, gabion dams, widening and deepening streams (Nalas) and farm ponds. 11 recharge shafts were dug to replenish groundwater and ensure long-term sustainability. These efforts have enhanced water availability and agricultural practices, benefiting both current and future generations in the region. In Odisha, we successfully renovated 2 ponds and in Tamil Nadu constructed 7 borewells and 2 wells to enhance water resources in the region.

• Mangrove Conservation & Tree Plantation: Our efforts towards restoring mangroves in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have resulted in establishing a nursery with 2,20,000 mangrove saplings and planting 2,90,000 saplings in 130 hectares of land, contributing to the preservation of these important ecosystems. Over 41,000 plants were plantation under the tree plantation drives across the country with volunteers 

• Self-Help Groups: We are actively involved in training and developing 423 self-help groups for entrepreneurship and empowering individuals to create sustainable livelihoods. Promoting beekeeping, establishing agro-related work and other businesses amongst women and self-help groups.