Following the devastating floods of July 2007, the region saw widespread damage, particularly to agriculture, leaving many local residents without livelihoods. With crops destroyed and no immediate means of income, Swabhiman Samiti, in collaboration with ActionAid India, initiated a Cash for Work (CFW) program to help the affected community restore basic infrastructure and generate employment opportunities.
The Cash for Work program aimed to:
In partnership with ActionAid India, Swabhiman Samiti organized development work under the Cash for Work scheme. The following key activities were carried out:
2.1 Reconstruction and Restoration:
2.2 Daily Wage and Work Conditions:
To ensure the safety and well-being of the workers, particularly women and children, Swabhiman Samiti and ActionAid India took several important steps to make the workplace more conducive to healthy working conditions:
3.1 Provision of Health and Safety Measures:
3.2 Childcare Facilities:
The Cash for Work program had a significant positive impact on both the community and the local economy:
The Cash for Work program, in partnership with ActionAid India, played a vital role in providing both employment opportunities and community infrastructure restoration in the aftermath of the devastating 2007 floods. It not only supported flood-affected families but also ensured that the women and children were looked after while the work was being carried out.
Swabhiman Samiti remains committed to continuing such initiatives, aiming to improve the livelihood opportunities of vulnerable populations and build resilience in the face of future challenges.
