health & life style

"Valum Kalai" means "The Art of Living"

Our objective is to create a vibrant society that prevents health issues rather than being dependent on health care. We will focus on creating an environment that nourishes their body and mind by providing access to proper sanitation, balanced and nutritious diet, physical fitness, practices for developing a stable mind, and primary health care.

The Problem

An old Tamil adage says "Food is medicine". With the culture of mono-cropping and increased use of pesticides combined with lack of a balanced diet has lead to a range of health issues. Ambalapattu village, like many villages in India lacks convenient access to primary care. Many preventable and easily treatable diseases go unnoticed and untreated for many years resulting in serious health issues.

The Solution

Adopt a balanced and highly nutritious diet, which includes a variety of grains, vegetables, nuts, and fruits. Eat locally grown food that are seasonal and organic. Create a life style that creates joy and a sense of community.

Our Story So Far

Our journey in this focus area is just beginning. When this section was written in July 2020, the team was finalizing the list of projects for the next 12 months.

What are we planning to do in the future?

We intend to

• Bring dignity and sanitation to all villagers by making Ambalapattu an open defecation free village by 2025
• Actively advocate for and enable access to a balanced and nutritious diet
• Actively advocate for and provide access to practices that enables a stable mind and a healthy body
• Provide a healthy conduit for youth of the village by providing access to sports and volunteer activities
• Provide regular access to primary health care