Chhattisgarh is a state that has been surrounded by highest number (six)of states in India . Being a tribal populated state and due to livelihood vulnerability, the tribals are the target population  for trafficking &  there lies hidden incidence of abuse as well. Due to unemployment opportunity in the region there has been high migration to the neighbouring states & metropolitan cities.

Community Health and Development Project, Bastar  is a stand alone project of Emmanuel Hospital Association, New Delhi. The organization has been working in the district since 2007 and it has implemented various health and development programmes in the district. It has closely worked with the government malaria programme, RNTCP, JSSY, RSBY and PACS programme in the district. During the year 2015, we have started a new programme on Children At Risk in 30 villages of three blocks mainly Bastanar, Darbha and Jagdalpur.  

The project plans to engage with the community based organizations such as farmers club, self help groups, adolescent groups and village child protection committees etc. Through these organized groups the project will address the issue of low agriculture productivity due to erratic rainfall, lack of livelihood opportunities, lack of skill education and trafficking as these issues impacting the lives of the community and enforcing them to vulnerability. 

The goal of the project is envisioned for an empowered communities providing safe and growth oriented environment to its members with special focus on its most vulnerable members.

The objectives of the projects are

• To strengthen community led action for reducing the trafficking and abuse of children, adolescent and youth.
• Vulnerable families in the target villages have sustainable livelihood opportunities through partnership.
• Develop improve agriculture practices incorporating crops diversification and climate resistance cropping methods.