Project coordinator
MRDF Malayoram Rural Development Foundation
Total years of experience :1 years, 10 Months
Led the Step-Up project, a rural educational development initiative focused on inclusive education and empowering children
with special needs to reach their full potential
Facilitating group counselling sessions to address common concerns and foster peer support and guiding students to develop
effective coping strategies and problem-solving skills
Consulted with schools, after-school programs, and private therapy centres on strategies to improve disability inclusion
Conducted accessibility audits, identifying physical and programmatic barriers for children with learning disabilities
Facilitated engaging workshops on Social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies for educators working with children with
disabilities
Spearheaded the strategic planning of programs and attained the goal of 5 collaborations by effectively engaging with 9
prominent educational institutions within a short timeframe
Coordinated activities for the 'Family Strengthening’ programme that focusing on children at the verge of losing parental care
Implementation, evaluation and monitoring of domains such as child safeguarding, education, health, nutrition, capacity building
through SHGs and income-generating skills training for primary caregivers
Organized and facilitated medical outreach programs in the communities, including cancer screening workshops and hemoglobin
(Hb) testing for children. This ensured increased access to preventive healthcare services, promoting early detection and
improved health outcomes.
Assessed patient needs beyond medical care and connected them with government schemes, financial aid and resources to
support recovery. Moreover, provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence. Monitored vital signs and reported any
changes to healthcare professionals.
Provided emotional support and counselling to patients and families facing health challenges, including illness, injury, and
mental health conditions.
Developed and implemented individualized development plans (IDPs) that fostered each child's academic, social, and emotional
growth as well as capacity building workshops. Equipped 390 primary caregivers with essential knowledge in child protection,
positive parenting, preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and social skills development
Specialization in Youth and Community Development