Urban Poor

BACKGROUND
Urbanization is the by-product of industrialization. In Asia, 25 % of the population were urban in 1975; this has increased to 37% in 2000 and is projected to go up to 54% by 2030 CMAI, as part of its commitment to the marginalized, its network of institutions exists in both rural and urban areas. This desk is specifically taking up urban issues, especially those relating to urban poor, as a focus area.

PROBLEMS

Area
Health and development in urban slums

Specific
Poor living conditions, poverty, lack of access to public services, education and social dynamics resulting in poor health and development .

STRATEGY

Through networking, capacity building and advocacy

METHODOLOGY

Target group
Urban Poor, Member Institutions of CMAI and the Policy Makers

Process

• Sensitization on the issues in addressing urban communities
• Capacity building & training workshops
• Advocacy for favorable policies for the Urban Poor
• Developing community based programmes

OBJECTIVES

1. To promote in the CMAI network, community based programmes for the urban poor.
2. To advocate for health issues of urban poor at national and regional forums.
3. To provide the required knowledge and skills to start / strengthen community based programmes for the urban poor.

ACTIVITIES

• To promote in the CMAI network, community based programmes for the urban poor

1. To identify from literature and exposure visits, key issues in urban health and approaches to address the issues
2. Survey to find out the current practices in network
3. Consultation to identify priorities, key strategies, and resource persons
4. Develop a strategy for community based programmes for the urban poor and document.

For those who express interest, the project aims to equip and assist them as they move towards stronger community-based programs.

RESULTS

• Members sensitized about community based programmes for the urban poor
• Increased recognition of health issues of urban marginalised among policy makers
• Members who are interested in community-based programmes, are identified and equipped

LATEST UPDATES

Survey is under progress to find the current practices within our network Data has been received from 15 member institutions 5 Institutional visits for data collection and sensitization