SEARCH, Gadchiroli

Shodhagram celebrated Diwali on 17 October — but this year’s celebration was special. SEARCH embraced the spirit of sustainability through an innovative approach to gifting. The idea was simple yet deeply meaningful, rooted in social connection, generosity, and reciprocity. It was inspired by the desire to strengthen social bonds and nurture a sense of community through sharing. SEARCH invited its karyakartas to bring items from their homes that were in good condition but not in use — so others could freely choose whatever they needed or liked. Initially, some were skeptical: would people really accept gifts that were pre-owned? Would anyone bring or pick such items? The outcome exceeded all expectations. Over 50 karyakartas, including Dr. Abhay and Dr. Rani Bang, participated enthusiastically — both contributing and selecting gifts. The shared items ranged from books, shirts, sarees, scarves, shoes, and jewellery to various household products. The exchange went on for four rounds until every gift found a new home. This thoughtful celebration was inspired by the concept of the “Sharing and Gift Economy” — a small but significant step toward “Logic 3,” an approach that moves beyond individual or mutual gain toward collective wellbeing and sustainable living. #DiwaliOfSharing #SustainableDiwali #SpiritOfGiving #SharingEconomy #GiftEconomy #Logic3 #SEARCHGadchiroli #CommunityCare #EcoFriendlyCelebration #ShodhagramDiwali #TogetherForChange #CollectiveWellbeing

💙 Taking spine care where it’s needed most - the villages of Gadchiroli. Our Arogyadoots are spreading spine care to 15 villages through the CHW Program - bringing hope, healing, and strength to every step. With our Mobile Physiotherapy Unit and expert team, advanced treatment now travels where roads end - because every spine deserves care. 🌱 #WorldSpineDay #SEARCHGadchiroli #TheSpineFoundation #Arogyadoot #SpineCareForAll #HealthForAll #HopeInAction #RuralHealthcare #CommunityCare #HealingJourney

Running towards a healthy future! 🏃♀️💚 Tarunyabhan by SEARCH has been guiding youth since 1995 - building awareness on life skills, relationships, and addiction prevention. This year, the programme added a new step - a village marathon at Ambeshivani-Tola to promote health and positive living. A small run, a big step towards a stronger, addiction-free generation. 🏃♂️🌱 #SEARCH #Tarunyabhan #YouthEmpowerment #Health #RuralDevelopment #AddictionAwareness

Dr. Abhay Bang, Director of the Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARCH), delivered the 51st Gandhi Memorial Lecture at the Raman Research Institute (RRI). His lecture was titled “Research with the People: Experiments in Healthcare Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.” https://lnkd.in/dXKfJ4Q8

This World Mental Health Day, SEARCH highlights its mission of making mental health care accessible in rural and tribal villages of Gadchiroli. Through its Village Mental Health Clinics, SEARCH bridges the treatment gap - bringing professional care, counselling, and follow-up services directly to the community. A step forward toward true Aarogya Swaraj - Health for the People, by the People. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness #SEARCHGadchiroli #AarogyaSwaraj #RuralHealthcare #CommunityHealth #HealthForAll #DrAbhayBang #DrRaniBang

In the tribal heartland of Gadchiroli, SEARCH is bringing mental health care to the doorstep of those who need it most. Through our Village Mental Health Clinics across 48 villages, we’ve already reduced the treatment gap from 92% to 78%.🌿 Join us in taking this work further - help us bring healing and hope to every village. Support the movement for Arogya Swaraj. 👉 Click the link : https://lnkd.in/gvPUHaT8 or scan the QR code to donate and support our mission. #MentalHealthForAll #ArogyaSwaraj #SEARCHGadchiroli #RuralHealthcare #CommunityHealth #SupportSEARCH

India faces a staggering 80% mental health treatment gap, but in the tribal areas of Dhanora, SEARCH is changing that. Rooted in Arogya Swaraj and inspired by Gandhi’s question - “Are we helping the weakest among us?” - our Mental Health Village Clinic Model across 48 villages has already reduced this gap by 22%. On this World Mental Health Day 2025, as we reflect on the theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” we’re reminded that mental health is not a luxury - it’s a necessity. Join us in this journey. 🌿 🔗 Click the link : https://lnkd.in/gvPUHaT8 #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 #AccessToServices #ArogyaSwaraj #VillageClinicModel #TribalHealth #CommunityCare #SearchForChange

This article, published by the Godrej Foundation, features in-depth insights from Dr. Abhay Bang, Dr. Rani Bang - directors of SEARCH and Dr. Anand Bang, Amrut Bang - Joint Director of SEARCH, on their unique approach to community health. It’s a detailed and thought-provoking read — a must for anyone working in the social sector, especially in public health. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Do read it and share your reflections in the comments. https://lnkd.in/dEAeStsF

SEARCH has always been known for creating local solutions to local problems. For the past four years, it has been conducting a Cancer OPD, led by renowned oncologist Dr. Sushil Mandhaniya. Delivering cancer care in Gadchiroli comes with unique challenges. Many patients cannot afford to visit the hospital every week due to the loss of daily wages. Others, often suffering from malnutrition, struggle to tolerate standard medications. Considering these realities, SEARCH, with expert guidance, adapted the existing protocol of metronomic chemotherapy to better suit local needs. This article highlights this thoughtful approach. We are grateful to Samrat Phadnis for publishing it in Daily Sakal. https://lnkd.in/dVKDu5ng? #Cancer #SEARCH

"Today is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. On behalf of SEARCH, we offer our humble tribute!"🌱 #mahtmagandhi #mahtmagandhijayanti #lalbahadurshastri #searchforhealth #SEARCHGadchiroli