Healthier Hearts Foundation

The Healthier Hearts Foundation acknowledges the persistent global challenges associated with access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. Despite notable advancements, billions of people still lack these essential provisions, underscoring the urgent need for concerted action to achieve universal coverage by 2030. Current forecasts underscore the necessity for significant boosts in global progress: a sixfold increase for drinking water, fivefold for sanitation, and threefold for hygiene. Although there has been a 9 percent improvement in water use efficiency, concerns remain regarding water stress and scarcity, particularly with 2.4 billion individuals residing in water-stressed countries as of 2020, a situation exacerbated by conflicts and climate change.

The Healthier Hearts Foundation faces a pressing reality with just seven years remaining: only 15.4 percent of Goal 5 indicators, based on available data, are currently "on track," while 61.5 percent are moderately close, and 23.1 percent significantly lag behind the 2030 targets. Progress has been notably slow across various fronts, with projections painting a bleak picture: an estimated 300 years to eradicate child marriage, 286 years to bridge legal protection gaps and dismantle discriminatory laws, 140 years for women to achieve equal representation in positions of power and leadership, and 47 years to attain parity in national parliaments. Urgent action is paramount, requiring political leadership, substantial investments, and comprehensive policy reforms to dismantle systemic barriers obstructing the realization of Goal 5. Embracing gender equality as a fundamental principle is crucial, permeating national policies, budgets, and institutions to foster meaningful change.

Health & Heart Screening Check-Up Camps: In alignment with our mission, we conducted 42 health and heart screening check-up camps across urban and rural areas. The camps provided free consultations, ECGs, blood pressure checks, and cholesterol testing. Over 30,000 individuals benefited, with 235 patients identified as requiring advanced medical care. Our collaborations with leading hospitals ensured immediate follow-ups and lifesaving interventions. The focus was on creating awareness about cardiac health, lifestyle modifications, and early detection.

The Healthier Hearts Foundation intensified its focus on tackling drug abuse among youth through its comprehensive "No to Drugs" awareness programs. In 2023-2024, the Foundation organized 45 anti-drug campaigns across schools, colleges, and community centers, directly engaging with over 15,000 students and young adults. These programs were designed to educate and empower youth to make informed decisions and steer clear of substance abuse.

Program Highlights:
Interactive Awareness Sessions: Conducted workshops led by experts, including psychologists, counselors, and law enforcement officials, who explained the physiological, psychological, and social consequences of drug abuse. Personal accounts from rehabilitated individuals were also shared, offering real-life perspectives on recovery and resilience.