Community Empowerment

Community development is a dynamic process that aims to empower individuals, groups, and communities to identify and address their challenges, enhance their quality of life, and achieve sustainable growth. Recognizing the need for targeted interventions in areas facing poverty, economic deprivation, and socio-historical marginalization, People’s Foundation has formulated an ambitious scheme to implement community development programs in one village in each district of Kerala. Priority will be given to villages characterized by high levels of poverty, unemployment, underemployment, or the presence of marginalized groups, such as women, children, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

The program aims to address critical local issues, including education, healthcare, employment, and infrastructure, while fostering collaboration and building resilience within the community. By emphasizing capability enhancement, the initiative encourages communities to identify their problems and take collective ownership in resolving them. Through this participatory approach, the program seeks to nurture leadership, promote inclusivity, and empower individuals to contribute actively to their collective well-being.

Services Offered

Education, Employment & Entrepreneurship

The Community Development Programme comprises key components designed to address the core needs of the selected villages while empowering the community for sustainable growth.

Education Development: Initiatives to improve access to quality education, including scholarships, skill training, mentorship programs, and infrastructure support for schools.
Employment Generation: Creating job opportunities through training, skill development, and facilitation of placement in various sectors to address unemployment and underemployment.
Entrepreneurship Promotion: Supporting entrepreneurial ventures by providing training, financial assistance, and market linkages to foster self-reliance and economic growth.

Capacity Building, Trust Building & Supplementary Support

The following components are interconnected, working together to uplift the community and create a sustainable framework for long-term progress and resilience.

Capacity Building: Enhancing the community's ability to understand their challenges and equipping them with tools and strategies to resolve these independently. This includes workshops, awareness campaigns, and leadership development programs.
Trust Building and Participation: Building trust and fostering collaboration with the community and its leaders to ensure ownership and active participation in the program.
Supplementary Support: Addressing secondary needs such as healthcare, infrastructure, and social welfare based on specific local challenges, ensuring a holistic approach to development.

Stakeholder Engagement

The success of the Community Development Programme heavily relies on the active participation of various stakeholders. We propose to engage all willing agencies and organizations that align with the program’s objectives. This includes government bodies at the local and district levels, such as Village Panchayaths, Block Panchayaths, and District Panchayaths, as well as other NGOs, social organizations, student and youth groups, women’s organizations, corporate entities, and religious organizations. Once the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is prepared,

a Development Seminar will be organized in each community, where the program will be presented to the prospective stakeholders. During the seminar, stakeholders will be motivated and encouraged to take ownership of specific components of the project based on their capabilities, resources, and areas of interest. This collaborative approach aims to leverage the strengths and expertise of various stakeholders to ensure the program’s effectiveness and sustainability, creating a sense of shared responsibility and commitment to the community's development.

Key Program

People's Foundation Community Empowerment Project launched

The 'Community Empowerment Project' implemented by the People's Foundation in eleven selected coastal and hilly backward areas of Kerala was launched in Andathodu Pappal, a coastal area in Thrissur district. Former Chairman of the People's Foundation M.K. Muhammadali announced the project. Former Chief Secretary of Kerala M.S. Vijayanand was the chief guest at the function.

People's Foundation Chairman P.I. Nowshad presided over the function. NABARD Thrissur DDM Sebin Antony, Lead District Manager Mohana Chandran, Fisheries Department Asst. Director Dr. Sivaprasad, District Panchayat Health Standing Committee Chairman Rahim Vetiparambil, Chavakkad Block Panchayat Vice President Mandalamkunnu Muhammadunni, Grama Panchayat Member Shaniba Moidunni, DCC Secretary Alauddin, Muslim League State Vice President C.H. Rasheed, Welfare Party District President Adv. K.S. Nisar, People's Foundation Vice Chairman M. Abdul Majeed, Jamaat-e-Islami District President Shanavas K., and Andathode Community Empowerment Project Convener Zainuddin T.K. spoke. People's Foundation Executive Director P.A. Shamil Sajjad welcomed the gathering and the General Convener of the Welcome Group Abdus Samad Andathode proposed the vote of thanks. Andathode Pappaly in Thrissur district has been selected for the 'Community Empowerment Project' implemented in eleven coastal and hilly backward areas of Kerala.

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Inauguration and orientation class of self-employment enterprises for women

The People's Foundation organized the inauguration and orientation class of self-employment enterprises for women in the Kochi, South Malippuram Smart Project area as part of the Community Empowerment Project. Such enterprises are being started as part of various projects implemented in the Community Empowerment Project areas with the aim of empowering women.

The program held at the Nusratul Islam Madrasa Hall in South Malippuram was inaugurated by Elankunnapuzha Grama Panchayat President Rasikala Priyaraj. T.S. Chandran, Ret. Deputy Director, Kerala Industries Department and Chief Consultant of the project, conducted the orientation class. Jamaat-e-Islami Kochi City Women's Wing President Souda Faisal presided over the function. People's Foundation Project Director K. Zuhair delivered the keynote address. Kochi City Coordinator Abdul Qayyum, Vypin Area Coordinator C.K. Shoukatthali, Jamaat-e-Islami Vypin Area Women's Wing Convener Habeeba Shihab, Smart Project Director Safwan Muhammadali, and Secretary C.V. Shihab spoke.

People’s Foundation Velanthavalam Community Empowerment Program launched

Minister K. Krishnankutty officially announced the Community Empowerment Program being implemented in Velanthavalam, the eastern region of Palakkad district, as part of the Community Empowerment Project launched by the People's Foundation with the aim of comprehensive development and empowerment of socially and economically backward areas in Kerala. The minister said that the people who had to do slave labor for drinking water lived in these areas. Therefore, the People's Foundation has chosen the most suitable place for this project in Kerala itself. He added that the People's Foundation will also ensure cooperation in the self-employment projects that the government intends to implement in the Velanthavalam area. He also released the DPR of the Community Empowerment Program.

People's Foundation Velanthavalam Community Empowerment Project is intended to be implemented by emphasizing employment, education and entrepreneurship for the overall development of the eastern region of Palakkad, one of the most socially and economically backward regions in Kerala. There are many unemployed and low-income people in the eastern region of Palakkad. The main objective of the project is to create employment opportunities for such people. In various parts of Kerala, People's Foundation has been formulating projects for youth and women to start their own entrepreneurship. Velanthavalam Community Empowerment will provide assistance to start new entrepreneurship.

As an educationally backward region, the main emphasis of the Velanthavalam Community Empowerment Project is to provide assistance to the students of the area from primary education to higher education. People's Foundation will also provide assistance to new talented personalities from the eastern region in all sectors including the bureaucracy of Kerala and the country.

People's Foundation Vice Chairman M. Abdul Majeed presided over the function. He also explained the Velanthavalam Community Engagement Program. Baithuzzakath Kerala Chairman Shaikh Muhammed Karakunnu delivered the keynote address. Vadakarappathi Grama Panchayat President Joshi Britto, ward members Narayani and Shasikumar, Jamaat-e-Islami State Assistant Secretary Umar Alathur, Welfare Party District President K. C. Nasser, J. Shahul Hameed, M. Gulabjan, A.P. Abdunazar, M. Basheer, Rafiq Huda, Shahbaz Salim and Abdul Majeed Thathamangalam spoke. Jamaat-e-Islami District President Kalathil Farooq delivered the closing speech. People's Foundation District Coordinator P.S. Abu Faisal welcomed the gathering and Riyas Velanthavalam gave the vote of thanks. Suhaila Fathima sang a prayer song.

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People's Foundation launches Kattippara Community Empowerment Project

As part of the Community Empowerment Project implemented by the People's Foundation in the coastal and hilly backward areas, the Sea-Rise Community Empowerment Project has been launched in Kattippara, a hilly area of Kozhikode district. Jamaat-e-Islami Kerala Ameer P. Mujeeb Rahman announced the project.

Jamaat-e-Islami Kerala Ameer P. Mujeeb Rahman said that it is a social responsibility to find solutions to the pressing problems of the common people. He was speaking after announcing the Sea-Rise Community Empowerment Project, which is being implemented under the auspices of the People's Foundation with the aim of empowering the hilly and coastal areas of Kozhikode district, in Kattippara.

Social justice can be implemented only if all sections of the people work creatively to create an environment where they can live with dignity. He said that the development of the health, education and psychological levels of the vulnerable is of utmost importance and scientific and timely intervention is essential to create a favorable environment for this. The Sea-Rise Community Empowerment Project, which is being implemented with public support, is a part of this, he said. The Sea-Rise logo was released by Adv. P.T.A. Rahim MLA.

People's Foundation Vice Chairman M. Abdul Majeed explained the scheme. Jamaat-e-Islami District President Faisal Paingotai presided over the event. Koduvally Block Panchayat President K.M. Ashraf, Kattippara Grama Panchayat President Premji James, Kaniv Trust Chairman V.P. Bashir, Ward Members T.P. Muhammad Shahim, Jinsi Thomas, Zainaba Nasser, Welfare Party District President T. K. Madhavan, Jamaat-e-Islami Women's Wing District President Suhara Mansoor, S.I.O. District President Shafaq Kakkodi, M.A. Yusuf Haji, T. Muhammad Sharif and K. Abdullah spoke. C. Rice District Chairman R. K. Abdul Majeed welcomed and Jamaat-e-Islami Area President Umar Ahmed gave the vote of thanks.

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Mundakkayam Community Empowerment Project has begun.

Anto Antony MP said that People's Foundation, which understands the difficulties and joins hands with the country, is a source of pride for Malayalis. The MP was speaking after inaugurating the People's Foundation Community Empowerment Project dedication and project announcement at Mundakkayam Puthen Chantha. The People's Foundation is taking over economically and socially backward villages and bringing them to self-sufficiency. They are active across the country and have rendered many services to many villages in all districts of Kerala. This time, the choice of Puthen Chantha in Mundakkayam Panchayat will be very beneficial, the MP added.

Jamaat-e-Islami Kottayam District President P.A. In the meeting chaired by Muhammad Ibrahim, People's Foundation Vice Chairman M. Abdul Majeed Paddati gave an explanation and Jamaat-e-Islami State Committee Member Jamal Panayikulam gave a presentation. Adv. Sebastian Kulathungal MLA delivered the keynote address. People's Foundation State Secretary Umar Alathur, Community Empowerment Project Secretary Anwar Basha, Project District Coordinator A.M. Alikutty, GIO District President Sunaina Hussain, Indian National Congress Mandal President K.S. Raju, Mundakkayam Cooperative Bank President Roy Kapalumakal, five Gram Panchayat members Sheeba Difain, Mundakkayam Town Mosque Chief Imam Abdul Rauf Maulavi, Town Mahal President Abu Ubaidath, Ret. Headmaster Regimon Cherian, Welfare Party Poonjar Mandal President Baiju Stephen, RSP District Secretariat Member Siju Kaithamattom, SUCA District Secretariat Member Kochumon, Jamaat-e-Islami Area President V.M.A. Kalam, and People's Foundation Area Coordinator T.E. Nissar spoke.

Several measures, including drinking water and housing, will be implemented in the new market in Mundakkayam Panchayat selected for the project. 11 houses will be repaired and two houses will be reconstructed. Drinking water measures will be implemented for community members. Entrepreneurship awareness programs will be prepared, assistance will be provided to set up 20 micro-enterprises, in addition to continuing education programs, scholarships will be provided to bright students for higher education, tuition centers will be established, training will be provided to youth for competitive exams, school study kits will be provided to poor students, capacity building training and skill development training will be provided, and health screening camps will be organized. The projects will be completed in three years.