Restoring Sight, Health, and Dignity: Health Camp Initiatives for Torture Survivors and Marginalized Communities – 2025


Health Camp Report – 2025

Project: 993-DA-2: Promoting a Psycho-Legal Framework to Reduce Torture and Other Violence (TOV) in India
Organization: Jan Mitra Nyas
Supported by: UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture

In 2025, Jan Mitra Nyas implemented a series of health-focused interventions to improve access to essential healthcare for torture survivors and marginalized communities. A total of three health camps were organized, benefiting 214 individuals, including 170 women and 44 men. The largest camp, held on 18 March 2025 at Kathirav, Varanasi, served 143 beneficiaries, identifying 44 cataract patients for free surgery, lens implantation, and post-operative care, thereby supporting rehabilitation and dignity restoration. Another free eye screening camp on 10 April 2025 at Swaraji Devi Balika Inter College, Pindra, screened 43 individuals, with 25 patients diagnosed with cataract and referred for free treatment along with transportation support. Additionally, a special health awareness programme titled “Living Without Medicines,” conducted on 6 September 2025 at the PVCHR office, engaged 24 participants (15 women and 9 men) and promoted holistic well-being through Ayurveda, yoga, balanced nutrition, and lifestyle practices to reduce dependence on medicines. Beyond camps, targeted rehabilitation support included physiotherapy for two trauma-affected caregivers and medical treatment for 27 caregivers, reinforcing a survivor-centered approach to health recovery. These initiatives align with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive healthcare, prevention of avoidable blindness, and community-based healing.

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