BALIMELA

This village, comprising 34 families with a total population of 157 individuals (82 men and 75 women), has been adopted under the FFVDP (Family Focused Village Development Project). The project is actively working to bring holistic development to the community by focusing on key areas such as education, leadership, health, earnings, and financial empowerment. Through targeted interventions and capacity-building initiatives, the village is witnessing steady progress in improving literacy rates, nurturing youth leadership, promoting health awareness, enhancing livelihood opportunities, and encouraging savings and responsible financial practices. The age-wise population data provides valuable insights for tailoring development programs to meet the needs of all age groups within the community.

Total Families34
Family MembersMenWomen
Age 0-20203
Age 3-51003
Age 6-101110
Age 11-151614
Age 16-170303
Age 18-230708
Age 24-583032
Age 58 Above0302
Total8275
Overall Total 157

1. Leadership

Under the FFVDP (Family Focused Village Development Programme) project, leadership development is a key area of focus aimed at empowering tribal communities in adopted villages. In these interior villages, the project emphasizes building strong local leadership, fostering family unity, and enhancing community cohesion.

Through structured trainings, Regular CBOs meetings, Inter VDC and FDG meetings, VDC exposures, Community Mela, Cultural Activities, Counsellings,  awareness programs, and participatory decision-making processes, community members—especially youth and women—are encouraged to take on leadership roles. This helps in nurturing responsible leaders from within the village who can address local issues, mobilize resources, and represent their community in external forums.

Additionally, efforts are made to strengthen family bonds by promoting values of mutual respect, shared responsibilities, and healthy communication. Community-level activities such as group discussions, cultural events, and problem-solving sessions are organized to promote unity and cooperation among families.

Overall, the leadership component under FFVDP aims to create self-reliant, confident, and united villages, where people work together for their collective development and wellbeing.

2. Education

The Education  development activities in the tribal villages are helping people improve their lives in many ways. Poor students are getting scholarships and support to study higher education like Nursing, Engineering, and other degree courses. Youth clubs, games, and skill training programs are helping young people become leaders and find better jobs.

Villages received useful items like books, TVs, newspapers, and Xerox machines. These help students learn and also bring income for the village development groups (VDCs). Adults are attending classes to learn reading and writing. Skill training like tailoring, computer use, and spoken English is helping both young people and adults get jobs.

New study centers were built or repaired, and materials were given to help children learn better. Tours and cultural programs like Balamela are teaching children and youth about teamwork, confidence, and their role in society. These efforts are bringing positive changes to the whole community.

3. Health Care

FFVDP Project is dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of remote tribal communities through a comprehensive approach that includes health awareness programs, mobile clinics, and medical camps. They facilitate access to clean water with borewells and solar water tanks, promote nutrition through food security initiatives for expectant and lactating mothers, and encourage sustainable practices like kitchen gardens. Additionally, the NGO addresses basic infrastructure needs with shelter repairs and construction of toilets, ensuring holistic development and empowering communities towards long-term health and resilience.

4. Household Care

This report highlights efforts to improve food security by ensuring families receive 2–3 nutritious meals per day. A key strategy has been the promotion of kitchen gardens, enabling households to grow fresh vegetables and reduce dependence on the market. These gardens support better nutrition, health, and self-sufficiency in the community.

5. Earnings & Finance

This report outlines key initiatives including awareness on debt management to promote financial responsibility, distribution of tent materials to support temporary shelter needs, and an organic agriculture awareness program to encourage sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices. Together, these efforts aim to enhance community resilience, improve livelihoods, and support overall well-being.

6. Values & Ethics

Strengthening families and fostering community unity are at the heart of sustainable village development. Regular family visits by Field Coordinators (FC), Community Organizers (CO), and Village Development Committees (VDC) play a vital role in understanding the needs of each household and offering personalized support. Awareness programs on family bonding promote emotional well-being, mutual respect, and shared responsibilities within families. Celebrations and community melas bring people together across generations, reinforcing cultural values, encouraging participation, and building a strong sense of togetherness. These collective efforts contribute to a resilient and vibrant village community.

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