A couple of weeks ago, we had told you about our development programme for slums and our plan for extensive research into the needs of the slums and the communities, which our research partner, Approach, is helping us with (Read here:
Approach). We are pleased to tell you that this research work has begun in slums around our office in Marol, Andheri (E), like this one in the Marol Pipeline area.
Here you can see chairman Jaume and projects manager Neelratan (right) with two members of the Approach team (in the centre), who are conducting the initial round of research. In a funny coincidence, both of them are called Sachin Bhagat :)
These Approach research officers are in charge of designing questionnaires for the research, and collecting and analysing secondary data, such as demographic patterns, amenities available, the socio-economic situation, employment status, gender concerns, etc.
They are responsible for reaching out to the slum community and building a rapport with them. This way they can help identify the community's true needs. They are also helping us pick out the best local organisations and self-help groups who can help us with our development programme later on.
As the work progresses, look for regular updates here :)
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