The Akanksha Health program has a preventive and curative side. On the preventive side, children are given an awareness of illnesses through the empowerment program and parents meetings each month are used to discuss important health messages. On the curative side, medical problems are identified directly in class and follow ups are done by Akanksha teachers and social workers. In addition, medical check-ups are conducted every six months and treatment for all Akanksha children is provided.

“My husband was a drunkard but Azara use to come from the centre and always spoke about the value lessons. It’s been 2 years and my husband hasn’t touched liquor. I hope my girls become like Didis and teach other children.” - Fatima Didi, mother

On the counseling side, Akanksha counselors are working to reduce aggressive behavior in the class by supporting teachers, parents and children. Individual children who require counseling are identified and counselors meet with them regularly. The counselors lead a support group for Akanksha teachers as well.

Akanksha works with the NGOs Avsar and Ummeed on the medical and counseling projests.