PUSHPA helps rural underprivileged (tribal) persons in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, to participate in their own health, economic, and educational development.

Recognizing that lasting change must come from within, PUSHPA initiatives help people to help themselves.

PUSHPA works with community developers in Guntur District to promote healthy communities by enabling marginalized residents to

• plan and participate in community development activities, including leadership development and micro loans,

• take advantage of area educational and public health resources, and

• develop sustainable family income.