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New Initiatives

'Climate Change & Sustainability'
Committed to strengthening climate resilience

'Zero Dose Children'
Immunization & Reducing Zero-Dose Children

'Swasthya Sankalp'
Managing Hypertension & Diabetes Holistically

Our Focus Areas

Health

One in every 20 children die under the age of 5 in India, and Maternal Mortality Rate is nearly 13 times more than the average of High-Income Countries. In 2016, a two-fold difference in disease burden rate was present between Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh being the highest, and Kerala and Goa, the lowest.

Nutrition

Every second pregnant woman is anemic, while a quarter of women in the reproductive age are undernourished. Globally, India is home to one-third of the world’s stunted children. The intergenerational cycle of malnutrition remains a silent crisis with an adverse impact on productivity and economic development.

Education & 21st Century Skills

In 2018-2019, the drop-out rate at the secondary level was 17.9 and 39.4 percent of the adolescent girls in the age group of 15-18 years were not going to any educational institution. Investment in education and skills helps break the seemingly intractable intergenerational cycle of poverty. CKD believes in the multiplier effects of educated and trained girls as they confound gender- stereotyped roles and build agency.

Climate Change

The Climate crisis acts as a ‘threat multiplier’, leaving women increasingly vulnerable to gender-based violence, the effects of future disasters, health threats and other gender inequalities. Women historically are at a double disadvantage with negligible participation in environmental management. CKD prioritizes analysis and corrective action on the differential impact experienced by women, children…

Livelihood & Employability

A country with a promising demographic dividend India still stands at the cusp of opportunity and challenge. Ranked 140 th among 156 nations, in the World Economic Forum 2021 Gender Gap Report, India has a declining female workforce participation (17.5 percent, compared to 55.5 percent of men, PLFS 2018-2019).

Knowledge Management

Information is power. The development sector has a culture that embraces learning, sharing and evolving, constantly innovating solutions to address complex challenges. At CKD, knowledge management is key to effectively collate this knowledge generated, share learnings, by providing faster and more effective access to relevant internal and external insights…

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About CKD

Centre for Knowledge and Development (CKD), is a not-for-profit, knowledge-driven, community-focused, partnership-building, forward-thinking organization. We relentlessly pursue building the agency of women, adolescents, and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education, and 21st-century skills, livelihood, and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion drive all our goals.

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In the Spotlight – Latest News

Our IMPACT

1,75,387

Adolescents reached with education on health & nutrition

1,453

Schools actively engaged to champion health and well-being

2,250

Healthcare providers trained to drive change

474,000

Pregnant & lactating women sensitized through dedicated home visits

2,57,000

Adolescents, mothers & caregivers engaged in vibrant anemia awareness events

12,500

Nutrigardens established to promote healthy nutrition

7,796

People screened for NCDs through 140+ community outreach events

300

Low birthweight newborns received Kangaroo Mother Care, promoting stronger, healthier beginnings

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Our Focus areas

Health

Nutrition

Education & 21^st Century Skills

Climate Change

Livelihood & Employability

Knowledge Management

Stories of Transformation

I’m Shital Sachin Sangle from Dodi village, Sinnar. After marriage, I wanted to work and support my family, but with no nearby opportunities and limited mobility, I felt stuck. Then I found Hindustan Unilever’s Prabhat Nutrition Project. Becoming a Nutrition Buddy gave me more than just a job—it gave me confidence, purpose, and my family’s support. Four months later, I became pregnant. I followed the nutrition guidance I had learned, and my daughter was born healthy at 2.9 kg, reaching 6.4 kg at six months—a moment of pride I’ll always cherish. Today, I share this knowledge with other women in my village, knowing I’m not just earning—I’m empowering lives.

Shital Sachin SanglePrabhat Nutrition Project,
Dodi village, Sinnar taluka

I’m Alandi, 28, from Kaucha village. Before joining the Prabhat Nutrition Project in November 2024, I worked as a labourer in Vapi and Daman—often the only earning member in my family. Life was harsh. My husband got occasional daily-wage work, and there were days we survived on wild tubers or slept hungry. I was looked down upon, and the shame ran deep. Becoming a Nutrition Buddy changed my life. I can now feed my child well, buy clothes for festivals, and walk with pride. Those who once ignored me now call me “Asha” or nurse—with respect in their eyes. Wearing the Nutrition Buddy uniform has given me more than a role—it’s given me identity, dignity, and a voice in my community. I’m deeply grateful to the Prabhat Nutrition Project for turning hardship into hope.

Alandi S. GawliPrabhat Nutrition Project,
Kaucha village

"I have benefited from smart class a lot since I struggled to learn subjects like Geography and Science due to no interactive learning method. Earlier, we used to learn everything from words which was only theory, but now we learn through smart class, which gives us a deep learning experience. Topics like learning maps and climate change seemed complicated. I feel very excited to learn new things now."

SHEHZADI KHATOON Project DIGITS,
Bokaro, Jharkhand

"My transformative journey with the Poshan Saathi initiative showcases the power of strong, dedicated women. From being a Sarpanch Bahu to becoming my community's Poshan Didi, I am now a beacon of nutrition education and empowerment across six villages in Khamgaon. This empowerment transcends my role as a change agent and liberates me from financial dependence.The salary from the Prabhat Poshan Saathi project grants me autonomy, freeing me from familial scrutiny and allowing me to manage my finances with freedom and agency."

MADHURI INGLEPrabhat Nutrition Project,
Sinnar, Maharashtra

"During Project Sashakt's sessions in our village, I learned about the symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia. I got myself tested, since I realised I was experiencing symptoms which Sashakt talked about. I was shocked when my test came positive. I have taken this responsibility of informing my community that sickle cell anemia can happen to anyone, in any age group. I have started my treatment and started following a good healthy diet."

MAYA PARWARProject Sashakt,
Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh

Our Blogs

Ek Baag har Maa ke naam – Garden for every Mother

January 7, 2026

Sickle Cell Anemia- Breaking barriers through awareness and knowledge

June 19, 2024

Dialogues For Change

February 6, 2023

New Initiatives

Our Focus Areas

Health

Nutrition

Education & 21st Century Skills

Climate Change

Livelihood & Employability

Knowledge Management

Latest News

Resources

Health

About CKD

In the Spotlight – Latest News

Our IMPACT

1,75,387

1,453

2,250

474,000

2,57,000

12,500

7,796

300

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