SAMVEG || Newsletter

The session’ keynote is going to be delivered to Hon. Charan Jeath Singh- Minister for Multi-Ethinic Affairs & Sugar Industry, Fiji.

Fostering SMART investments through democratising climate data for Climate and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

Cities are on the front lines of climate change, and it’s our health that’s taking the hit...but there's hope, it's coming from our youth.

This edition of the newsletter spotlights our innovative approaches to healthcare financing, from leveraging CSR funds and returnable grants to pioneering social success notes. 

This first edition highlights the visit of Her Excellency, the Ambassador of Norway to India, to the cervical cancer ‘self-care’ screening program in Odisha—a innovative approach by NIPI to improve access to SRHR services for vulnerable populations.

Strengthening India’s response to the emerging healthcare needs with greater investments in enterprises and innovations.

Tourism spreads philanthropy and leads to regional cooperation and peace.

SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance Facility has been featured in Convergence's State of Blended Finance 2024 report. Our innovative approach to mobilizing capital has been cited as a leading example of effective blended finance in strengthening India’s healthcare system.

The USAID-supported SAMVEG aims to improve Maternal, Newborn and Child health outcomes in key priority areas of high need by demonstrating innovative models across the continuum of care.The project is demonstrating the country’s first Convergent Action Model in public health settings to combat lead toxicity in Jharkhand. A STF has been constituted, which will act as a secretariat for overseeing and supervising the implementation of convergent activities.

There is a close-knit community of 456 million indigenous people living worldwide, which plays a crucial role in preserving cultural diversity and protecting natural environments.

The issue brief addresses the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on India highlighting how temperature rise is aggravating extreme rainfall events.

Decoding the Union Budget

The theme for this year is ‘Youth Skills for Peace and Development’ highlighting
the crucial role that young people can play in maintaining peace in a conflict driven
world.

In this project, to provide youth employment opportunities and fortify the healthcare workforce in India 360 ONE Foundation committed CSR grants to the SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance Facility, which is supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by IPE Global.

This report provides pathways for differential capital flow and explores how blended finance can be a helpful tool to drive more public, private, and philanthropic investments to mobilise the private health sector towards net zero.

SAMRIDH’s “Toolkit for Gender Lens Investing” is a practical guide designed to equip and empower
investors. It helps establish standards for gender lens investing, particularly in the healthcare sector,
which is crucial for building healthy and prosperous communities.

Led by Raghwesh Ranjan, Anshita Sharma, Akash Porwal, and Namita Wadhwa of team SEE, this paper discussed the effects of social and behavioural change interventions on minimum dietary diversity among pregnant women and associated socio-economic inequality in Rajasthan, India.

Highlighting the efforts that are contributing to the #GenerationRestoration movement and reshaping our approach to environmental conservation.

Today, almost half the world's population lives in areas where plastic waste has already exceeded its capacity to be managed. Waste management, particularly the reduction and management of plastic waste, has emerged as a pressing concern, echoing across worldwide.

This edition of the newsletter shines a spotlight on SAMRIDH-supported healthcare solutions and ventures led by visionary women.