Stree Mukti Sanghatana

Stree Mukti Sanghatana’s (SMS) journey began with the impactful play "Mulgi Zali Ho" (Girl is Born), which opened up avenues for women to share their struggles and connect with the movement. Over the years, SMS has expanded its initiatives, including day care and family counselling centres, and waste management programs aimed at providing sustainable livelihoods for women. SMS envisions a gender-just world, focusing on eradicating poverty and violence, and fostering equality through education, awareness, and opportunities for livelihood.

Major Interventions:

Multi-Activity Centres exemplifies environmental responsibility and resource efficiency. This eco-friendly building integrates solar panels, terrace gardening, rainwater harvesting, solid waste management, and bio-gas generation. Dedicated to empowering women, the Centre offers a range of programs, including a family counselling centre, day care centre, library, and training centre, all aimed at supporting women's well-being and development.

Parisar Vikas: It encompasses various initiatives focused on empowering women waste pickers and promoting sustainable waste management practices. The Utthan 2 (UNDP) project surveys thousands of women waste pickers, helping them access government schemes, while the Saksham (APPI) project organizes women waste pickers into self-help groups (SHGs) and offering support for education, health, and livelihood, transforming their lives while promoting environmental responsibility. The Zero Waste Project initiative raise awareness on waste management and recycling through activities like plays, sculpture creation, and waste collection drives. Additionally, SMS supports education for waste pickers' children, provides health services, and collaborates with colleges for zero waste management projects.

Family Counseling Centers (FCCs) provide comprehensive support services to the community, irrespective of religion, caste, creed, or gender. With a dedicated network of experienced counsellors, the FCCs address issues of domestic violence and family conflicts through a holistic approach. Once a case is registered, the counselling process involves individual and joint sessions, home visits when necessary, and a tailored action plan to stop violence. The FCCs are committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all individuals seeking help.

Jidnyasa (Curiosity) is a program designed to engage adolescents in meaningful dialogue about crucial but often overlooked issues in the current education system. By fostering open discussions on relevant topics, SMS aims to address the unique challenges faced by the youth today.

Mobile Health Services are provided through a van equipped with basic medical equipment and medicines which visits various communities as scheduled. Basic medical check-up along with other illnesses are covered including influenza, cold, cough, body ache, etc. Blood check-up camps are also organised providing with nutritional information and iron tablets; folic acid tablets. Cancer detection camps, menstrual hygiene sessions and awareness programs are conducted in some informal settlements for parisar bhaginis and their daughters.