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PADMASREE DR. KUTIKUPPALA SURYA RAO

Activities of Child Foundation

2024-2025

The Child Foundation of India, a Social service and Charitable Organization was established in the year 1990 with headquarters at Visakhapatnam. The Organization was registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 with a Reg No: 640/90. The Child Foundation was started to commemorate the Birth Day Centenary Celebrations of Baba Sahib Dr.B.R Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian constitution and the saviour of the downtrodden of free India.The Society has reputed persons on its Management/Advisory Committee such as Sri RK Ratnam, Former Inspector General of Accounts, Govt of India, Sri T. Munivenkatappa IAS, Sri Gourinath IFS and several other versatilesocial workers in the region. The Founder President of the OrganizationDr. K. Surya Rao is a noted physician, known for his dedicated socialthat our organization bagged National award in Child Welfare that was Founder President of the OrganizationDr. K. Surya Rao is a noted physician, known for his dedicated sociall work for the welfare of the community. It is a proud moment to state that our organization bagged National award in Child Welfare that was received from H.E. the President of India Sri K.R.Narayan at Rastrapatibhavan , New Delhi in 2002. PADMASRI was awarded to our President Dr. Surya Rao for his outstanding contribution in the area of Medical Research in 2008 by H.E the President of India. received

Swatch Bharat activities

(2015-2025)

The Child Foundation of India under the leadership of Dr Surya Rao is doing work of a very high standard in Coastal Andhrapradesh, India and he work carried out during recent times as Swatch BharatAmbassador brought revolution in bringing down Acute diarrheas, Malaria,Dengue and Hepatitis-A and B . The benefits of his health services and socio medical relief activities reaching the economically and the socially backward sections of the community Scheduled caste and Scheduled tribe youth, women and childrenyouth, women and children

Awareness Work Shops

Special workshops for the benefit of citizens and residents of gated community have been organized on how to segregate wet and dry waste at the point of generation and the scientific ways of disposal. Project on “Live with Filaria in Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh Preamble Lymphatic Filariasisisconsidered to be one of the principalNeglected Tropical Disease (NTD) because of its wide geographic distribution especially in the rural areas. This can lead to disfigurement, morbidity, massive disability including elephantiasis and hydrocele, face stigma, social adversity(often destroying marriages and family relationships) and economic hardship and poverty.The micro filarial worms produced in the patient transmit through Culex mosquito to others and thus the disease spreads. The microfilaria damages the lymphatic system resulting in lymphedema (swelling) in the arms, breasts, genitalia and legs. The disease usually is not life threatening, but due to its prolonged duration and chronicity, permanently damages the lymph system. This results in recurrent bouts of fever and infection of skin leading to hardening and thickening of the skin, resulting in “elephantiasis”.

Cx. quinquefasciatus is the primary vector responsible for the transmission of lymphatic filariasis (LF) in India. The incidence of LF is influenced by several factors, including poor drainage systems, housing conditions, income levels, education, occupation, socio-economic status, and lack of awareness about the disease. In rural areas, these issues are more pronounced due to inadequate sanitation and improper waste management. Poor topography often leads to ineffective drainage, resulting in water stagnation. Accumulated solid waste, rudimentary sewage systems, and waterlogged areas such as unused pits near human settlements create ideal breeding grounds for Cx. quinquefasciatus. As a result, individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds are more vulnerable, as they often live in environments that facilitate mosquito breeding and disease transmission.

Income Generation & Public Health Projects

Child Foundation of India

1. Support to Training and Employment Programmes for Women

The Child Foundation of India has been actively working for several years to empower women through skill development and employment initiatives. The organization provides training to:

• DWCRA women
• Unemployed women
• Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
• School and college dropout girls

These programmes aim to enhance employability, promote financial independence, and improve the overall socio-economic status of women.

2. Secretarial & Communication Skills Training

After studying the challenges faced by rural girl students particularly in spoken and written English the Foundation initiated specialized training programmes.

• Conducted English communication classes in schools and community environments
• Focused on spoken English, writing skills, and personality development
• Reached students directly in their learning environments

Impact

This initiative has produced remarkable results:

• Many young women (aged 19–21) secured jobs in multinational companies, call centers, and service sectors
• Significant improvement in confidence, communication, and workplace readiness
• Enabled participants to lead more dignified and independent lives

3. Vocational Training Programmes

The Foundation offers diverse vocational training aligned with market demand and individual aptitude:

Technical Skills

• Data entry
• Computer software and hardware
• Mobile phone repair

Handicrafts & Livelihood Skills

• Soft toy making
• Fancy jute bags and calendars
• Handicrafts
• Embroidery
• Handloom products (including khadi garments)

Over the past three years, approximately 5,100 candidates have been trained across various trades, significantly improving employment opportunities.

4. Women Drivers Initiative

Recognizing the increasing demand for women drivers, the Foundation launched a unique programme:

• Training women as light motor vehicle drivers
• Catering to households, corporate employees, and IT sector workers
• Supporting safe transportation for women, especially during night shifts

This initiative has gained widespread attention and is creating new employment avenues.

5. Public Health Mission (2021–2026)

Under the leadership of Dr. Surya Rao, the Foundation has implemented impactful public health initiatives in Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Key Achievements

• Promoted sanitation under Swachh Bharat initiatives
• Reduced incidence of:
  • Diarrhea
  • Malaria
  • Dengue
  • Hepatitis A & B

The programmes primarily benefit:

• Economically weaker sections
• Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Women and children

6. TB–HIV/AIDS Eradication Programme

The Foundation is committed to implementing the Vizag Declaration on TB-HIV/AIDS, addressing one of the most critical public health challenges.

Key Facts

• Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading killer after HIV/AIDS
• 25% of deaths among HIV-positive individuals are due to TB
• HIV-positive individuals are 25–31 times more likely to develop TB

7. Door-to-Door Health Survey

A detailed survey was conducted among 600 households in Indira Nagar Colony.

Objectives

• Promote early diagnosis and prevention of TB
• Raise awareness about TB-HIV co-infection
• Collaborate with national and international health agencies
• Ensure adherence to WHO treatment protocols
• Prevent Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDR-TB) through counseling

8. Key Findings

• 26 individuals (4.1%) tested positive for TB
• 21 individuals (3.06%) tested positive for both TB and HIV
• 6 cases identified as relapsed TB
• Around 30% of respondents prefer pharmacists over hospitals due to financial constraints

Health-Seeking Behavior

• Majority prefer government hospitals due to affordability
• Many rely on local pharmacists for common ailments

9. Survey Demographics

• Total respondents: 600
  • Male: 293
  • Female: 307
• Majority aged between 15–40 years

Reported Symptoms

Persistent cough with phlegm: 40 individuals
Weight loss: 28 individualsChest pain: 60 individualsCough with blood: 22 individuals

GLOBAL HANDWASH PROJECT

In this project thousands of students NCC cadets, Nursing College Students and public health personnel have been motivated to wash hands for 30 seconds at least with soap and water before taking food and also after using toilet. This movement attained a great success. CLEAN HANDS SAVE LIVES CALL has been motivating general public and also the rural women and youth.

RESULTS OF A STUDY CONDUCTED BY CHILD FOUNDATION OF INDIA IN COLLABORATION WITH DR. KUTIKUPPALA SURYA RAO HOSPITAL

PLACE OF STUDY : ARILOVA ; STUDY POPULATION : 3380 FAMILIES

➤ 10% of houses do not have toilet facilities; even in Gollalapalem (central Visakhapatnam), sanitation remains poor
➤ Around 10% of residents still practice open defecation or use nearby vacant land or public facilities
➤ 26.75% of housewives do not wash hands before feeding their children
➤ 48% of residents wash hands with soap only occasionally
➤ 18% of women do not wash hands before cooking
➤ 21% of women do not use soap before serving food
➤ 49% of residents reported fever in the last six months
➤ 28.5% suffered from abdominal pain
➤ 19.5% reported cases of jaundice

FREE WIGS TO CANCER PATEINTS

SAFE DRINKING WATER PROJECT

We noticed that in several tribal areas like Paderu, Aruku, Hattaguda the people depend on spring waters that fall from mountains and present in soil wells / pits. This water is polluted with human feces, during monsoon rains and highly contaminated. Every year people used to die by drinking this water. Child Foundation of India designed safe drinking water units and supplied in the affected areas which have given encouraging results.

Primary health care kits and Mosquito nets

We also supplied immunity pots and primary health care kits. By using them the health of the population increased significantly. We have specially designed Mosquito nets to prevent Malaria, Dengue, Filaria and Chikun Gunia. A woman sleeping in the specially designed net is shown below.

FREE MEDICAL CAMPS

Medical camps are being organized in slums of Visakhapatnam, rural and tribal areas of Visakhapatnam district where thousands of people attend and take treatment. This is an year long programme where ever 10th day in a month the medical camp is organized. We follow up the cases and wherever advanced treatment is needed, and surgeries are required the organization will assist the needy. Our social workers, field staff, volunteers and counselors attend on the patients and follow the instructions issued by the panel of doctors, extending their services to the organization.

AIDS PROJECT

To prevent HIV/AIDS several projects, awareness camps, IEC activities, testing, counseling and managing HIV/AIDS positive patients with supply of ART (Anti Retroviral Therapy) the organization is also managing opportunistic infections and conducting ground level research to contain the spread of HIV in the community.

ACCOUNTS

The accounts of the organization have been audited for the year ending 28-10-2025 (date of filing) by our auditors Mente & Associates Chartered Accountants of Visakhapatnam and they were approved in the General body meeting held on 12-02-2026.