Train 4600 Indian girls as peer health leaders

Dear Donor,

We are excited to share that we have successfully kicked off the 2025-26 program year. With agreements finalized with our partner organizations and necessary permissions secured in Jharkhand and Rajasthan, operations are now underway in both the states. 

In Jharkhand, we are working in six districts across 54 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBV Schools) this year. Adolescent girls in 9th-grade are being trained as Champions to lead health sessions with 8th-graders. We have already completed Phase 1 of our intervention, focused on Menstruation and Anemia in all the 54 KGBVs. In August, the field team was trained for Phase 2 of the program on Mental Health, implementation of which is currently underway and is expected to conclude by October in all the KGBVs. 

In Rajasthan, we are working in 24 low-income government schools in the Bikaner District. In July, the AHC team completed training the field team in Phase 1 of our Mental Health intervention which is currently underway and is expected to conclude in September. A major focus of this year's programming is the establishment of student-led Mental Health Clubs. These clubs are designed to be permanent, safe spaces for dialogue and activities, moving beyond our time-bound sessions to create a lasting culture of mental wellness. The clubs consist of members from grades 8th, 9th, and 11th, ensuring collaboration across grades and continuity over time.

We are deeply grateful for your support, which makes the consistent rollout of these interventions possible, benefitting thousands of adolescents as they transition through this important phase of their lives. We look forward to continuing this journey with you as we grow and expand. 

With regards,

Team AHC