Our service area, Prashanthagiri, is in dire need of regular medical care. The nearest medical post available in private or government facilities is located in Mananthavady, roughly 15 kilometers or a 1.5 hour bus ride away. For major and minor ailments, people have to…
By 10 am on February 18th, the Profugo house was filled with people from nearby areas. Some of them came walking a long distance. Our first public program on agriculture, a farmer’s training in collaboration with Kerala state agriculture department was being held. At…
A huge THANK YOU is due to all who supported Profugo’s programs and development efforts in 2013! We are grateful for all our interns, volunteers, board members, mentors, donors, and friends who supported us in ways that we could not have fathomed. You helped…
Water is life giving. It is an amazing molecule that makes life as we know it possible. Clean water means a healthier planet and a better quality of life for us all. Working alongside the Center for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) from…
Like a pest that just won’t go away, Diabetes has taken on the world with its brazenly insistent nature. This epidemic is in full force throughout India, where many cases are going undetected. Diets rich in starches such as polished white rice (a staple…
After inaugurating the Profugo Health &Wellness Program in October here in Prashanthagiri, much excitement and anticipation surrounded the November forum held on the 23rd. Over 60 community members participated in the event that was presented by Mrs. Nimisha James, B.Sc nurse, registered, and wife…
On October 16th there was a meeting to celebrate the one year anniversary of Profugo Development Initiatives (Profugo’s local entity) in Prashanthagiri. Along with the thanksgiving and appraisal of our walk together of PDI and community, we also formally inaugurated the Health Forums and…
I have been told that I am compassionate, and I always knew I wanted to be able to help change people’s lives for the better. It’s the reason I became a registered nurse. For the past eight years I have been a stay at…
I watched a video earlier this week that asked New Yorkers: “What do you think a feminist is?” While answers varied, and definitely proved that feminism can be a contentious issue, it also made me think about what we’re doing here at Profugo to…
October 1st marked the launch of our HERO FOR HEALTH campaign to raise funds for the Health & Wellness programin Wayanad, India. The focus of this initial program is community health education. By increasing knowledge on methods of prevention and home remedies, we hope…