Community Outreach Initiatives for a Better World

Community Outreach initiatives aim to impact rural communities by spreading awareness and sharing knowledge positively. The program uses various forms of communication, such as a social media, print materials, videos, and interactive formats, to inform and engage people. The goal is to provide reliable and timely information in a way that is easy to understand, encouraging dialogue and positive changes in behavior.

By giving awareness to grassroots communities, the program helps people identify important issues that affect their lives and encourages them to work together to find solutions. The program bridges the information gap through last-mile outreach activities and brings local voices and concerns to the forefront, accelerating social change.

The Key Initiatives under the Outreach Programs

  • Transform Lives program

    This program aims to enhance the educational experience for schoolchildren by providing access to drinking water, improved sanitation facilities, a conducive learning environment, and training in digital and life skills. It encourages parents, teachers, and students to increase enrollment and reduce dropouts in rural government schools, with a particular focus on supporting girls' education.

    Additionally, support and training to School Management Committees (SMCs) to strengthen their capacities, to ensuring the improved and sustained functioning of schools.

  • Awareness Programs for the Rural Youth

    Cornerstone Foundation organizes awareness programs for the age group of 15 to 24 youth groups at local schools, community centers and village halls to help them build a better future.

    Career Guidance: Career options, higher education opportunities, entrepreneurship, workshops with professionals, mentorship programs

    Weed Smoking Awareness: Health risks, legal implications, social impact

    Alcohol Addiction Awareness: Effects on health, family and social life, coping mechanisms

    Substance Use Awareness: Dangers of drug use, prevention strategies, effects on health, family and social life, coping mechanisms

  • Health Awareness Camps & Programs

    Health Camps and Awareness Programs

    Cornerstone Foundation bridges the gap by providing timely health education, preventive care and screening. By our health outreach services we address the geographical issues and ensure the poor in the marginalized can access the required the health care services.

    Services: 1. Preventive and awareness camps on communicable and non-communicable diseases.

    2. Linkage with government health facilities, schemes and programs.

    3. Education on primary care, preventive care, diagnostics, vaccinations, screenings and basic medical treatments.

  • Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods through Strengthening Farmers

    Cornerstone Foundation works with small-holder and marginal farmers in rain-fed and irrigated areas to facilitate sustainable agricultural practices.

    Creating awareness camps on soil health management, crop production management, small farm mechanization, water-efficient irrigation techniques, horticultural development, livestock management, and the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in agriculture.

Community Outreach Services

Awareness Programs

Creating awareness among the general public on various social issues like child marriage, menstrual hygiene, gender equality, financial literacy, caste discrimination etc.

Emotional Support & Financial help for Elders

Nearly 70% of the elderly live in rural areas and face severe challenges due to age, low literacy, and lack of savings. Many widows, elderly men and women facing caste and gender discrimination. As their children leave for education or work, these seniors are often left behind and neglected.

The financial burden of healthcare can be overwhelming for low-income families, and sadly, many elders experience abuse from their own families.

Our support programs offer essential care, including counseling, social activities, and a buddy system to ensure every elderly person receives the attention and respect they deserve. Your donation can make a real difference in improving their lives.