SEVAK project is a statewide intervention of chronic disease prevention and management. It is an evidence-based project to improve sanitation and health education in rural communities through improved awareness and knowledge of chronic disease prevention and management. It uses the US Navy’s Independent Duty Corpsman(IDC) model for training and work on a smaller scale. The Sevaks training was for two and half months vice one year for IDC. Out of 27 Sevaks, 17 are educated to 12th grade and the rest are in the various stages of college or dropouts. The project is based in the State of Gujarat, and one village per district (or county) was selected. Sevaks were trained at Baroda Medical College, Vadodara with emphasis on lifestyle intervention and health screening for diabetes, hypertension, obesity, immunization and chronic diseases. Sevaks also received training in sanitation, environment, water purification, infectious diseases and how to build toilets and smokeless stoves. The project started in July 2010 and has screened over 10,000 people. It is one of the most successful non government project.
In honor of his mother, Raju is the SEVAK Ambassador for Vaso, Gujarat. Urmilabhen had a rich history of medical service for over 50 years, as a nurse/midwife. It was her deep interest and passion to help with sanitation and hygeine. In continuing this legacy, Raju is visiting SEVAK offices this 2023 year to see where he can contribute.
Umabhen, "Suryakant was so very kind. He helped my family, my brothers and sisters, my mother. In England, Suryakant help support my family members, and in the United States, he sponsored my family members."
Raju has prepared to invite a group of global mediators to help settle the dispute in Kashmir. With a background in mediation and conflict resolution, Raju has named the group: Global Mediation Team, GMT, not to be confused with Greenwich Mean Time, the time zone in which he was born.
Global Mediation Team is partnering with several NGOs to bring solution-oriented services to the region. As a member of the Alliance for Peacebuilding, Mediators Beyond Borders, and Conflict Resolution Alliance, Raju has been able to create and foster partnerships. As a partner with Ideos Institute, he has initiated the creation of "Dialogue Lab Kashmir" and with a Boulder, Colorado based-company, Reality Garage, to bring the motion picture to 3D reality and a VR immersive experience.
In 2023, Raju is starting a Crowdfunding Campaign to finance the Kashmir Project.
In tribute to his late Father and just passed Mother, Raju is working on this goal. Godspeed.
Om Shanti, Om
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