What is CRHP?

The Comprehensive Rural Health Project, Jamkhed (CRHP), has been working among the rural poor and marginalized for the past 45 years. Founded in 1970 by Drs. Raj and Mabelle Arole to bring healthcare to the poorest of the poor, CRHP has become an organization that empowers people and communities to eliminate injustices through integrated efforts in health and development. CRHP works by mobilizing and building the capacity of communities to achieve access to comprehensive development and freedom from stigma, poverty, and disease. Pioneering a comprehensive approach to community-based primary healthcare (also known as the Jamkhed Model), CRHP has been a leader in public health and development in rural communities in India and around the world.

Annually, CRHP provides services that directly impact 500,000 people in the state of Maharashtra. Since the opening of the Training Center in 1994, over 30,000 local and 3,000 international representatives from NGOs, governments and healthcare professionals have been trained in the CRHP approach. At the core of this comprehensive community-based approach is its embrace of equity for all, utilizing healthcare as a means to break the cycle of poverty.The work of CRHP has been recognized by the WHO and UNICEF, and has been introduced to communities around the world.

Shahabai’s Story

Staff Profiles

Shahabai is the head nurse at CRHP’s Julia Hospital. If you visit the Hospital, her presence is unavoidable, she is always making sure patients are being taken care of, and she ensures everything is in order. She has been with CRHP for so long that she jokes about not remembering what her life was like […]

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Life in the Operation Theater

Reflections

Written by Tristan Alexander, Elon Fellow ’16-’17 From the very first moment I stepped into the hospital, I felt a nervous but excited energy from staff and patients. The much-anticipated event of the year had once again arrived. Much like a well-oiled machine, the successful Freedom From Poverty Foundation/CRHP surgical camp required all staff members […]

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December 2016 Surgical Camp: Making a Difference

Surgical Camps

This past January, CRHP held its first surgical camp with our partner, the Freedom From Poverty Foundation. This is where you first heard of our friend, Sarthak’s, story. Sarthak is only one of the many patients who have benefitted and will benefit from their free care and post-operation check-ups. This December, we are happy to […]

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