Three women and a baby sitting at a table.

"My primary role involves the Vitamin A campaign for infants. Even when there are ongoing diseases like dengue virus and cholera in the community, we go door-to-door to provide counseling."

A patient getting their blood pressure measured.

"The major duty of an FCHV is to improve the health of the community, prevent diseases from happening, and if there are people who are already sick then we help them get better. We check their sugar, monitor their BP, and free the community of any kind of diseases."

a blue dress decorated with white circles

"Yes, it feels good when people applaud my work, especially during COVID when we promoted masks and vaccines. However, it saddens me when some people refuse to open their curtains and want to get rid of us."

a basket filled with diverse foods like grains and fruit

"Most of my work involves assisting pregnant women. I primarily provide medications such as iron, calcium, and other supplements. During house visits, if I believe it's necessary, I also advise them to go to the clinic."

Five women in traditional dresses talking on a street corner.

"I'm very happy because this course introduced me to all of you, and the society respects us for our work. I have gained a lot of confidence from this experience."

A patient getting their blood pressure measured.

"In society, the health of mothers and babies has improved. The infant and maternal mortality rates have significantly declined, and children are now free from diseases. This progress is due to our efforts, which have greatly enhanced their health."

a box with trays filled with bandages and other medical equipment.

"Without THV and FCHV, managing healthcare at the hospital would have been cumbersome. People would have to wait in long lines even for minor illnesses. However, the clinic allows patients to treat minor ailments more easily, especially benefiting the elderly through the door-to-door campaign."

Approx. 14 women sitting together and attending a meeting.

"I walk or go by other means, setting aside 3-4 hours for travel. If I need to use a vehicle, I have to pay out of my pocket."

Seven women each holding a brand-new backpack.

"This is my bag containing my belongings. This dress was provided to us by the government. The file for the women in the Mothers Group includes all the details of the people attending the meetings. I also have information about menstruation, and I submit the report to the health post."

a small gas stove heating two cooking pots and a few tortillas

"During festivals like Maghe Sankranti, women in the household have a lot of responsibilities. My daily routine is very hectic and busy throughout the day. I wake up around 5 a.m., clean the house, and do some yoga. Afterwards, I complete all the cooking and cleaning tasks before heading out to volunteer. I spend one or two hours on voluntary work, then finish up and have lunch. Following that, I go to my paid job and later help my children with their homework. Sometimes, I also go door-to-door for voluntary activities."