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| name | | name = Anandwan | ||
| native_name | | native_name = आनंदवन | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = hi | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Community | ||
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| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Maharashtra | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|20.1167|N|79.1167|E|type:city}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = [[India]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = State | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| established_title = Founded | |||
| established_date = 1948 | |||
| established_title | | founder = [[Baba Amte]] | ||
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| website | | website = [http://www.anandwan.in www.anandwan.in] | ||
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'''Anandwan''' ( | '''Anandwan''' (meaning "Forest of Joy") is a [[community rehabilitation]] center located in the [[Chandrapur district]] of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It was founded in 1948 by noted social activist [[Baba Amte]] as a sanctuary for [[leprosy]] patients and has since grown into a self-sufficient community that provides a home and livelihood for people with various disabilities. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Anandwan was established | Anandwan was established by [[Baba Amte]] in 1948 with the aim of providing a safe haven for people affected by [[leprosy]], who were often ostracized by society. Over the years, it has expanded to include facilities for the treatment and rehabilitation of people with other disabilities, including [[blindness]], [[deafness]], and [[physical disabilities]]. | ||
== Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
Anandwan is equipped with a | Anandwan is equipped with a range of facilities to support its residents, including a hospital, schools, vocational training centers, and agricultural projects. The community is designed to be self-sustaining, with residents contributing to its upkeep through various forms of work. | ||
=== Hospital === | |||
The hospital at Anandwan provides medical care to residents and people from surrounding areas. It specializes in the treatment of [[leprosy]] and other chronic conditions. | |||
== | === Education === | ||
Anandwan offers educational opportunities for children and adults, including primary and secondary schools, as well as vocational training programs in areas such as [[agriculture]], [[carpentry]], and [[weaving]]. | |||
== | === Agriculture === | ||
Anandwan has | The community engages in [[sustainable agriculture]] practices, growing a variety of crops to support its residents. This not only provides food but also serves as a means of livelihood for many. | ||
== Impact == | |||
Anandwan has been a model for similar projects around the world, demonstrating the potential for [[community-based rehabilitation]] to transform lives. It has received numerous awards and recognition for its work in social service and rehabilitation. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Baba Amte]] | * [[Baba Amte]] | ||
* [[Leprosy]] | * [[Leprosy]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Community rehabilitation]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{ | * [http://www.anandwan.in Official Anandwan Website] | ||
* {{Cite book |last=Amte |first=Baba |title=The Forest of Joy |year=1985 |publisher=Penguin Books}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.anandwan.in Anandwan Official Website] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Social work organizations in India]] | ||
[[Category:Leprosy organizations]] | [[Category:Leprosy organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Villages in Chandrapur district]] | |||
[[Category:1948 establishments in India]] | [[Category:1948 establishments in India]] | ||
Revision as of 17:23, 27 December 2024
| General Information | |
| Name | Anandwan |
| Native Name | आनंदवन
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| Settlement Type | Community |
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| Coordinates |
20.1167°N
79.1167°E
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| Map | File:India Maharashtra |
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Anandwan (meaning "Forest of Joy") is a community rehabilitation center located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, India. It was founded in 1948 by noted social activist Baba Amte as a sanctuary for leprosy patients and has since grown into a self-sufficient community that provides a home and livelihood for people with various disabilities.
History
Anandwan was established by Baba Amte in 1948 with the aim of providing a safe haven for people affected by leprosy, who were often ostracized by society. Over the years, it has expanded to include facilities for the treatment and rehabilitation of people with other disabilities, including blindness, deafness, and physical disabilities.
Facilities
Anandwan is equipped with a range of facilities to support its residents, including a hospital, schools, vocational training centers, and agricultural projects. The community is designed to be self-sustaining, with residents contributing to its upkeep through various forms of work.
Hospital
The hospital at Anandwan provides medical care to residents and people from surrounding areas. It specializes in the treatment of leprosy and other chronic conditions.
Education
Anandwan offers educational opportunities for children and adults, including primary and secondary schools, as well as vocational training programs in areas such as agriculture, carpentry, and weaving.
Agriculture
The community engages in sustainable agriculture practices, growing a variety of crops to support its residents. This not only provides food but also serves as a means of livelihood for many.
Impact
Anandwan has been a model for similar projects around the world, demonstrating the potential for community-based rehabilitation to transform lives. It has received numerous awards and recognition for its work in social service and rehabilitation.
See also
References
The Forest of Joy, Penguin Books, 1985,
