Fighting Adolescent
Anemia in Rural India
#DrivingTheChangeThatMatters
Development Consortium (DC) is a dynamic, women-led non-profit organisation committed to empowering youth. We influence behaviours, facilitate change and innovate people-focused solutions to improve quality of life for all.
OUR IMPACT
19
States
Reached
14.2
Million
People benefitted offline*
11.2
Million
People benefitted
12+
Projects
5+
Our Focus Areas
Health, education, gender, diversity and inclusivity, youth empowerment
SUCCESS STORIES
Mamta
It Was Not Just Iron. It Was Hope
Mamta Devi, a Class 12 student from Janta Inter College in Kachhauna block, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, had grown used to feeling exhausted. She would often miss school because of dizziness and frequent bouts of fever. At home in Matua village, her family didn’t think much of it.
Puja
From Homemaker to Community Educator
Puja Singh's journey from a homemaker in Bihar to a community educator highlights the transformative power of education and empowerment. As a Master Trainer with Love Matters India, she is breaking taboos and fostering informed conversations on critical issues like family planning and menstrual hygiene in her community.
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Saadhna
A Path to Independence
Saadhna Foujdar's journey from a struggling student to a pediatric ICU nurse exemplifies resilience and empowerment. With support from the Streeksha program, she overcame financial challenges to complete her education, achieving independence and positively...
Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition Program
Promoting Adolescent Health and Well-being
DC’s nutrition initiative aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of adolescents and infants in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. Through our Adolescent Health Awareness and Home Based Nutrition Care initiatives, we focus on leveraging Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) along with Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategies to set the foundation for a healthier future for our future generations.
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​Higher Education for Women
Educate to Empower
An initiative dedicated to bridging the gender gap in professional education and financial independence for women in India
Our project adopts a holistic approach to empower women. By offering scholarships, monthly sustenance, and comprehensive support, we help overcome financial and other ecosystem obstacles to higher education. Our efforts contribute to increasing female workforce participation, fostering economic growth, and creating opportunities for individual development.
Sexual and Reprodutive Health
Empowering Youth Towards Informed Decision Making
India’s leading digital Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information platform catering to the needs of young people. The programme provides open, honest, non-judgmental and science-based information on using innovative media formats.
