India has the highest number of women who die from childbirth in the world. Our services reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and empower women to help their families thrive.
More than 2 million children in India under 5 years old die each year of preventable causes. We give young children the care they need to survive and grow normally.
Adolescent girls in India lack the nutrition, health knowledge, and self-advocacy skills to flourish in adulthood. Our services set adolescent girls up for success.
Since Calcutta Kids began, the community where we work has seen a dramatic drop in mortality, morbidity, and malnutrition among pregnant women, mothers, and children.
Number of home visits Calcutta Kids conducts each year
Number of medical consultations Calcutta Kids conducts each year
When we founded Calcutta Kids nearly 20 years ago, we didn’t start from scratch. We drew from brilliant public health experts like Jon Rohde, a Harvard-trained pediatrician and public health specialist who has dedicated his life and work to the global south. Jon served as both head of UNICEF in India and Special Advisor to…
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