Our Work
Purulia Protigya Foundation
Pratigya “Hatekhori” Pathsala
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Protigya Foundation has established two primary schools, named “Hatekhori”. These schools are located in Akarbaid and Damodarpur Shabar Palli. At present, we provide free education to approximately 150 children. All of our students are first generation learners. We believe educating children is the only way for them to mitigate poverty and understand their rights. An educated child creates a culture of education and improves the lives for his/her next generation. Today’s children are the builders of tomorrow’s future and “Hatekhori”‘s mission is to create an environment that encourages them to become responsible adult citizens for the future. Our eight dedicated teachers follow innovative teaching methods that facilitates holistic development of the children rather than commonly use practice. In our method education, preservation of and respect for nature play a key role.
Marketing Handicrafts
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Artisans of Akarbaid Shabar Palli produce various handicraft items for daily household use. These items are made from “Kashi” grass, a local long grass grown in the bank of river Kangsabati. Protigya members, along with the artisans of the villages, participates in various Mela throughout the country for selling and marketing the handicraft items. We make sure artisans get appropriate price for their hard work and talent. Recently, Aalo, a marketing organization, is fully involved in bulk purchase of the handicrafts. The goal is to create a sustainable income for artisans and their families through sale of the handicraft items.
Tree Plantation Programme
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“One Tree is One Life” – The tree planting program was organized by Prtogya with an aim of developing the Akrabaid Shabar Palli as a ‘Green Village’. About 2,000 trees have been handed over to Protigya by the Science Forum of West Bengal Government.
Primary Health Camp
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Regular health camps are organized by the Protigya. Under the supervision of our Medical Officers, treatment and necessary medicines are given to the people where medical facilities are not easily accessible. In addition, health camps are organized to diagnose and treat diseases. During examination, people are always made aware of their health condition so that they can understand the need for timely medication and treatment.
Agriculture and Live Stock
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Protigya has taken a number of steps to encourage small scale farming of fruits, vegetable and livestock. The villagers of Akarbaid and Damodarpur Shabar Palli have produced tomato, potato, watermelon, mustard, honey and fish. Protigya has also helped them to buy a few pigs so that they can be sold in the future with a high profit margin. Our goal is to create a sustainable source of food for the villagers.
Blanket Distribution
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Protigya has distributed blankets to people with disabilities and elderly women. Those who are not supported by society or their family members need a helping hand. Our organization stands by those helpless old people.
Dental Checkup Camp
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Oral hygiene is an important part of our overall health and taking care of our teeth keeps us away from various diseases. With this in mind, a dental health camp was organized for them by the Protigya Foundation. A team of dentists conducts regular dental checkups and prescribes appropriate medicines for problems such as toothache and cavities.
Awareness Programme
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The Protigya Foundation creates events and cultural programs through awareness camps in various schools. The camps discuss unity, fairness, and restoration of our social and regional communities. Such discussion engages people in creating cultural skills and perceptions through the transformative lens of social justice.
Covid Relief
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During Covid-19 pandemic, millions have lost their family members, and countless others have lost their jobs. In this situation, the helpless and poor people have suffered the most. A camp was organized by Protigya. The main goal of the campaign was to raise awareness about Covid and use masks and sanitizers. Protigya has launched this campaign to provide free masks and sanitizers to all local people, street vendors, and auto drivers in Purulia. Even blood donations were made according to all the Covid rules. We also provided medicines and arranged oxygen concentrators for poor and helpless families who could afford them.