The ‘Yellow Line Campaign’ which is an initiative towards a tobacco-free campus was launched at the University of Lucknow on 16 February. The event included a poster-making competition, a facilitation ceremony, and a walk that involved enthusiastic students and organisers. The event was organised by Uttar Pradesh Voluntary Health Association, Master of Public Health (Community …
A UPVHA team visited Hulas Khera wetland on World Wetland Day on 2 February 2023 to participate in an event aimed at raising awareness about the ecologically precious site of Hulas Khera. Barabanki District Forest Officer Ravi Kumar Singh and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Professor Venkatesh Dutta delivered a lecture on environmental and cultural significance …
A UPVHA team headed to Kotwa village near Masauli in Barabanki district to meet and learn about the experience of women members of Agroprasar Farmer Producer Company Limited. This company is the first registered fully owned women’s organisation in Barabanki district. This organisation facilitates women to acquire skills and make products (including vermicompost and chips) …
On the occasion of Children’s Day, a plantation programme was organised at Sewa Bhawan of the University of Lucknow. The programme was jointly organised by National Savings Scheme of the University of Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh Voluntary Health Association. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Alok Rai, Vice-Chancellor of the university. Vivek Awasthi, Director of …
Three events were organised at the new picnic spot in SGPGI by UPVHA in collaboration with the forest department. Chief Guest Dr Ravi Kumar Singh (DFO) inaugurated the children’s health park and the bird walk. Mr Devankur Shah and Ms Mohsina informed the children about the different species of birds and their behaviour. Chief Guest …
An evaluation Team from UPSACS (Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society) visited TI (Targeted Intervention) project office of UPVHA (Uttar Pradesh Voluntary Health Association) at Ambedkarnagar. The team had a good discussion with the project staff.
Sapling plantation drive held in district hospital Ambedkar Nagar under the aegis of Upvan an initiative of UPVHA in presence of Dr Om Prakash, Chief Medical Suprintendent, and Mr Vivek Awasthi, Executive Director of UPVHA. The drive was supported by the GROW Fund of EdelGive Foundation
In light of rising road accidents, today we interacted with students and teachers of S.P.Inter college Saidapur Ariya Bazar, Akbarpur Ambedkar Nagar and counselled them to follow traffic rules and taking precautions for the safety of others and their own on the road.
