This is an area, 60 km from Vellore, where about 80,000 people live under extreme poverty and poor access. Unfortunately, their health, literacy, and development indicators are quite low. The community Health and Development Department (CHAD) has been working in this area and needs funds to support this project. International FOVs including Australia have been generously contributing towards it in the past few years.

Doctors and nurses travel daily to conduct clinics. They also have been working in four villages to build toilets and install clean water supplies. Health workers from among the local residents whom they have recruited promote health and provide a link between the community and CMC.

Few years ago, the AVB donated a four-wheel drive vehicle for the sole purpose of accessing rough terrain in the hills. We donated an ultrasound machine for the antenatal care. We also have been contributing towards the wages of 11 ?Health workers? who play a big role in maintaining the communication line with the villagers.

There are plans in place to establish a permanent clinic with resident staff ? doctors and Nurses and it is hoped it will materialise in the near future. We also have been contributing towards the wages of 11 ?social visitors? who play a big role in maintaining the communication line with the villagers.

This is an exciting place to visit and to support with your prayers and with financial aid.