Majority World - Jan Sahas
The Challenge
More than 1.2 million people in India are engaged in 'manual scavenging' work – manual cleaning of human waste from dry latrines – daily. Virtually all are from historically excluded groups , the 'untouchable' caste. The women who engage in manual scavenging often face discrimination and marginalisation in their communities. They are denied access to water, sanitation and other basic services, and their children are even segregated from peers in school. Such patterns of exclusion, especially in relation to WASH, are among the most significant contributors to child malnutrition in these communities – which accounts for more than half of all under-five deaths in Madhya Pradesh alone.
The Response
Jan Sahas Social Development Society works in more than 4,000 villages in Madhya Pradesh, providing livelihoods support, education, nutrition, WASH and rights promotion activities to manual scavengers and other members of excluded communities. Jan Sahas has taken the lead in the national Campaign for Dignity, with the aim to end manual scavenging in India. Jan Sahas promotes better child health through hygiene education, water treatment and screening and care of severely malnourished children. Jan Sahas is directly changing the lives of more than 120,000 children each year. Through the national Campaign for Dignity, more than 14,000 manual scavengers have been liberated from the practice, with many women and children also receiving education about their rights. The campaign has also brought about policy change in the state and influenced the national Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.
Photos: Suchit Nanda
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Meeting with the children of Bal Panchayat (Childrens' Council or Childrens' Parliament) which discuss many things including WASH practices and eradication of malnutrition as well as village improvements.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99344135geolon76.31451610geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Banners and posters prepared for the Bal Panchayat (Childrens' Council or Childrens' Parliament) which discuss many issues including WASH practices and eradication of malnutrition as well as village improvements.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99344216geolon76.31451461geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Meeting with the children of Bal Panchayat (Childrens' Council or Childrens' Parliament) which discuss many things including WASH practices and eradication of malnutrition as well as village improvements.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99344223geolon76.31451450geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Songs with social message sung at the meeting of Bal Panchayat (Childrens' Council or Childrens' Parliament) which discuss many things including WASH practices and eradication of malnutrition as well as village improvements.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99343335geolon76.31452163geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Posters being prepared as part of the meeting with the children of Bal Panchayat (Childrens' Council or Childrens' Parliament) which discuss many things including WASH practices and eradication of malnutrition as well as village improvements.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99344253geolon76.31451394geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Meeting with the children of Bal Panchayat (Childrens' Council or Childrens' Parliament) at Sonkatch which discuss many things including WASH practices and eradication of malnutrition as well as village improvements.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99344476geolon76.31450984geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Children at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village enjoying their mid-day meal. The meals were cooked and served by liberated manual scavenger ladies.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99171280geolon76.21505548geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Meeting with the children of Bal Panchayat (Childrens' Council or Childrens' Parliament) at Sonkatch which discuss many things including WASH practices and eradication of malnutrition as well as village improvements.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99344516geolon76.31450911geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Children at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village enjoying their mid-day meal. The meals were cooked and served by liberated manual scavenger ladies.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99178902geolon76.21503843geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Liberated manual scavenger lady serving food at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village. Earlier due to segregation they would not be allowed to even come near let alone touch food being eaten by all communities or manage the children.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99188552geolon76.21516165geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Children at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village enjoying their mid-day meal. The meals were cooked and served by liberated manual scavenger ladies.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99189006geolon76.21514509geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Liberated manual scavenger lady serving food at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village. Earlier due to segregation they would not be allowed to even come near let alone touch food being eaten by all communities or manage the children.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99187943geolon76.21515250geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Kiranji Bai, a liberated manual scavenger lady serving food at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village. Earlier due to segregation they would not be allowed to even come near let alone touch food being eaten by all communities.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99185384geolon76.21515586geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Liberated manual scavenger lady with the children at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village. Earlier due to segregation they would not be allowed to even come near let alone touch food being eaten by all communities or manage the children.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99185899geolon76.21515119geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Children at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village enjoying their mid-day meal. The meals were cooked and served by liberated manual scavenger ladies.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99177996geolon76.21505907geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Children at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village enjoying their mid-day meal. The meals were cooked and served by liberated manual scavenger ladies.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99177674geolon76.21506641geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Children at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village enjoying their mid-day meal. The meals were cooked and served by liberated manual scavenger ladies.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99167176geolon76.21506151geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Children at the Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village enjoying their mid-day meal. The meals were cooked and served by liberated manual scavenger ladies.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99171869geolon76.21505772geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Liberated manual scavenger lady at Bhorasa village demonstrates how the new flush water toilets built by the community with Government funding by Jan Sahas' intervention has changed their lives.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99333214geolon76.21265682geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Liberated manual scavenger women at Bhorasa village.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99327326geolon76.21262994geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Liberated manual scavenger women at Bhorasa village.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99329168geolon76.21269733geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Meeting with children and liberated manual scavenger women at the ICDS children center at Bhorasa village. Saventi Bai and Kiranji Bai spoke about the difficulties they faced prior to being liberated by Jan Sahas.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99329168geolon76.21269733geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Meeting with children and liberated manual scavenger women at the ICDS children center at Bhorasa village.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99329168geolon76.21269733geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Meeting with children and liberated manual scavenger women at the ICDS children center at Bhorasa village.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99329168geolon76.21269733geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Meeting with children and liberated manual scavenger women at the ICDS children center at Bhorasa village.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99329168geolon76.21269733geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Young children of liberated manual scavenger women who are members of Bal Panchayat (Childrens' Council) having a discussion at the ICDS children center at Bhorasa village.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99329168geolon76.21269733geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Meeting with children and liberated manual scavenger women at the ICDS children center at Bhorasa village.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99329168geolon76.21269733geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Meeting with children and liberated manual scavenger women outside the ICDS children center at Bhorasa village.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99329168geolon76.21269733geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Anganwadi/ICDS children center at Bhorasa village.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99191813geolon76.21515369geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Jan Sahas Training Centre at Sonkatch where production of MyNutrmix is being prepared which is provided to MAM (Moderately Accute Malnurished) children.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99319952geolon76.31441369geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Jan Sahas Training Centre at Sonkatch where production of MyNutrmix is being prepared which is provided to MAM (Moderately Accute Malnurished) children.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99314177geolon76.31442239geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Jan Sahas Training Centre at Sonkatch where production of MyNutrmix is being prepared which is provided to MAM (Moderately Accute Malnurished) children.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99317593geolon76.31439284geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Jan Sahas Training Centre at Sonkatch where production of MyNutrmix is being prepared which is provided to MAM (Moderately Accute Malnurished) children.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99317065geolon76.31439318geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Jan Sahas Training Centre at Sonkatch where production of MyNutrmix is being prepared which is provided to MAM (Moderately Accute Malnurished) children.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.99322868geolon76.31433469geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Children having their mid-day meals at Fawda.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.98344319geolon76.28849405geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Children having their nutritious meals at Fawda Anganwadi.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.98332141geolon76.28863438geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Children having their mid-day meals at Fawda.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.98341624geolon76.28848702geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Charmandi Garment Unit set up with training and financial support from Jan Sahas to liberated manual scavenger women for their rehabilitation and livelihood. Bags, cloth folders, children dress and other items are made here.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99266534geolon76.20843981geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Charmandi Garment Unit set up with training and financial support from Jan Sahas to liberated manual scavenger women for their rehabilitation and livelihood. Bags, cloth folders, children dress and other items are made here.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99260013geolon76.20838132geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Charmandi Garment Unit set up with training and financial support from Jan Sahas to liberated manual scavenger women for their rehabilitation and livelihood. Bags, cloth folders, children dress and other items are made here.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99262624geolon76.20828938geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Charmandi Garment Unit set up with training and financial support from Jan Sahas to liberated manual scavenger women for their rehabilitation and livelihood. Bags, cloth folders, children dress and other items are made here.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99255799geolon76.20834857geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Garment Unit set up with training and financial support from Jan Sahas to liberated manual scavenger women for their rehabilitation and livelihood. Bags, cloth folders, children dress and other items are stitched here and sold.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99362008geolon76.21320704geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Garment Unit set up with training and financial support from Jan Sahas to liberated manual scavenger women for their rehabilitation and livelihood. Bags, cloth folders, children dress and other items are stitched here and sold.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99360751geolon76.21327605geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Garment Unit set up with training and financial support from Jan Sahas to liberated manual scavenger women for their rehabilitation and livelihood. Bags, cloth folders, children dress and other items are stitched here and sold.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99376000geolon76.21284881geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Garment Unit set up with training and financial support from Jan Sahas to liberated manual scavenger women for their rehabilitation and livelihood. Bags, cloth folders, children dress and other items are stitched here and sold.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.Bhonrasageolat22.99379109geolon76.21289717geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshTonk Khurd
Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC) run by the Government. Jan Sahas contributes to this. Malnourished children with their mothers discuss with nutrition specialists.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.97471351geolon76.34941595geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd
Community meeting organized by Jan Sahas on WASH and nutrition held under a tree at Jamli.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.BamnalaChainpurgeolat21.72490766geolon75.92125308geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya Pradesh
Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC) run by the Government. Jan Sahas contributes to this. Malnourished children with their mothers discuss with nutrition specialists.
Jan Sahas is a social and community based organization that is committed to protection of
human rights and development of socially excluded communities through abolishing the all
kind of slavery, social exclusion, atrocities and all forms of discrimination based on
caste, class and gender.geolat22.97470858geolon76.34941317geotaggedINDIndiaMadhya PradeshSonkachTonk Khurd