Health & Well-being Intervention Programs

The physical and mental well-being of artisans is integral to sustaining craft-based livelihoods.

SSA champions artisan health through structured interventions that enhance Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), deliver Eye Health & Vision Care, and promote Women’s Health Awareness, including mental health support and breast cancer prevention.

Producer Health & Safety Goals

Minimize Occupational Hazards

Promote ergonomic practices and the use of safe materials to reduce chronic pain, fatigue, and job-related health concerns.

Improve Productivity & Dignity

Enhance artisans’ productivity and embed health, safety, and dignity at the core of artisan development.

Early Detection

Ensure access to essential vision health services and early detection of women's health issues.

Who We Support

Artisans engaged in detailed, repetitive craftwork; specifically Women Artisans.

Holistic approach to artisan empowerment recognizes health as essential for sustained livelihoods.

Wellness Initiatives

Crafting Well-being (OHS)

This initiative promotes ergonomic practices, posture improvement workshops, and the use of safe materials and tools to minimize occupational hazards. Emphasizes preventive healthcare and workplace well-being.

Eye Health & Vision Care

Periodic eye check-up camps, screening for vision problems, provision of subsidized spectacles, and referrals for cataract and glaucoma treatments, ensures access to essential vision health services for those engaged in fine handicrafts and weaving.

Her Health Matters

A women-centered initiative with awareness sessions focusing on reproductive health, menstrual hygiene, nutrition, breast cancer awareness.

Mental Well-being

Discussions on mental health and emotional well-being, encouraging artisans to speak about stress, anxiety, and work-life challenges. SSA promotes mental health first aid and facilitates referrals for those needing professional support.

Our Approach to Health & Wellbeing

Cluster-Based

Interventions operate within a sustainable, cluster-based model.

Collaborative

Encourages co-investment from producer groups and convergence with government health schemes.

Community-Driven

Camps are cost-effective and community-driven.

Health, Safety & Dignity: SDG-Aligned Impact

Our health interventions directly advance the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). We place health, safety, and dignity at the core of artisan development.

Our cluster-based model promotes co-investment from producer groups and convergence with government health schemes. This ensures every craftsperson thrives physically, mentally, and economically within a fair and inclusive ecosystem. Health isn’t just a program component—it’s the foundation for sustainable livelihoods.

Health Outcomes: Reduced Pain, Early Detection & Productivity

Artisans can reduce chronic pain, fatigue, and other job-related health concerns.

Improves artisans’ productivity and early detection of health-related issues.

Places health, safety, and dignity at the core of artisan development.

Ensures every craftsperson thrives physically, mentally, and economically within a fair and inclusive ecosystem

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Promoting Preventive Health Awareness Among Women Artisans

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