At the heart of healthy communities are thriving mothers and children. SAHAYOG is dedicated to championing their well-being in Odisha, with a special focus on poor and marginalized communities. We recognize that a mother and child's health is deeply connected to their socioeconomic environment, and our work addresses these root causes.Our mission is to empower families with vital knowledge and to hold the system accountable.

Our Approach

• Empowering Families: We equip families with critical knowledge on daily care, recognizing health signals, and observing key milestones. This empowers them to take proactive steps for a healthier future.
• Building Demand for Services: We conduct training and capacity-building programs to help marginalized communities understand and demand access to essential services like nutrition, social security, safe water, and basic hygiene.
• Holding Systems Accountable: We use our grassroots experience to advocate for a more responsive public health system. We collaborate with state and national-level advocacy networks to ensure the voices of voiceless women are heard where it matters most.

Our ultimate goal is to raise the voices of marginalized women, improve their health literacy, and increase the accessibility and affordability of maternal health services.

Our Research & Advocacy

Our work is not just on the ground; it's informed by rigorous research and a commitment to action. We continuously explore the challenges behind poor maternal and child health outcomes, and this on-ground knowledge guides our programs.

We have been actively involved in critical studies and initiatives, including:

• Maternal Health in tribal communities of Rayagada
• Community-based Maternal Death Review
• Maternal Health discourse Building for women-centered healthcare
• Pathways of Women's contraceptive needs research

This evidence-based approach ensures our programs are effective and our advocacy is impactful, leading to real improvements in maternal and child health.