Assist India – Building Ideal Communities
Elachetladibba
Three years later, Elachetladibba has made astonishing strides. Through the active participation of the community’s Village Development Society, there has been major progress in housing, clean water access, and school attendance. Impressed by what we had achieved together, the Government stepped in with additional support for housing, roads and the construction of a new ferry system that would ensure that the people of Elachetladibba no longer live in isolation. The families in this community take more pride in their surroundings and continue to plan for further improvements to their village.
Three years later, Elachetladibba has made astonishing strides. Through the active participation of the community’s Village Development Society, there has been major progress in all areas. Impressed by what we had achieved together, the Government stepped in with additional support for housing, roads and the construction of a new ferry system that would ensure that the people of Elachetladibba no longer live in isolation.
Elachetladibba is an island community located near the Bay of Bengal. The village has 330 families, who are involved in either fishing or agriculture. Before ASSIST’s entry into the area, this island was suffering from low levels of child education, lack of roads and proper drainage, poor health and hygiene, and inadequate access to safe drinking water (the communities are surrounded by brackish water). To make matters worse, frequent disasters such as cyclones were perpetually flooding the community, destroying livelihoods, and washing away the tiny huts in which most families lived.
