Four Pillars of Gross National Happiness: A Call to Action for Population and Development
The Four Pillars of Gross National Happiness emphasize Sustainable Economic Development, Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, and Good Governance. Despite advancements, global challenges persist: 2.8 billion live in poverty, 600 million women are illiterate, and 800 million suffer from hunger. Join us in addressing these issues through meaningful actions in your community. Celebrate World Population Day, support maternal and child health, and promote reproductive health services. Together, we can foster happiness and well-being for all.
Four Pillars of Gross National Happiness: A Call to Action for Population and Development
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RFPD Activities 2012-2015 Dr. RekhaShetty Ph.D.,
Four Pillars of Gross National Happiness • SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT • PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF CULTURE • GOOD GOVERNANCE
Facts about the Population • 2.8 billion people live in poverty on less than USD 2 a day • 600 million women on this earth are illiterate • 600000 women die every year due to pregnancy related causes • Annually 3 million children die at birth due to preventable causes • 800 million people suffer hunger and malnutrition
½ of Mankind lives in conditions worse than 100 years ago
More than 1 ½ billion people do not have adequate safe water and proper sanitation
2.8 Billion people Live in Poverty on less than USD 2 a day To save lives and get involved in Population and Development concerns contact us at… www.ripfd.org
600 Million Women on this earth are Illiterate To save lives and get involved in Population and Development concerns contact us at… www.ripfd.org
600,000 Women Die every year due to Pregnancy related causes One Every Minute To save lives and get involved in Population and Development concerns contact us at… www.ripfd.org
800 Million people Suffer Hunger and Malnutrition To save lives and get involved in Population and Development concerns contact us at… www.ripfd.org
Annually 3 million children Die at Birth due to preventable causes To save lives and get involved in Population and Development concerns contact us at… www.ripfd.org
Ten Activities for Every District and Club • Have a meeting to celebrate World Population Day 11th July. • Appoint a RFPD coordinator to keep the club informed and initiate a RFPD membership drive. • Have a healthy mom and baby contest.
Look for membership among gynecologists and pediatricians and link up with the local professional associations. • Own or participate in larger maternal & child health project. Invite government officials to speak. • Give out vocational service awards to those working in the area.
Give vocational advice and help get jobs for school drop outs. • Hold a reproductive health check-up camps. • Organize a program for adolescents. • RFPD district chair or volunteer to organize larger project with district.
Success in Thailand 1992, the Lighthouse program was adopted by the government.400 Thai schools and communities have benefited from the program. School enrolment has increased by 67%.
Networking • All Districts and Clubs must coordinate with local health secretaries and departments. • Close relationships must be maintained with the chairmen of health services and development in the district. • Regular reports must be made to the district governor.
Communication Methods • A skype calls should be used to communicate. My skype id: rekhashetty11 • Our website will keep you informed of the latest developments. • The RFPD facebook page is a means of keeping in touch.
Contact me at Email : rekhashetty123@gmail.com, rekhasmindspower@airtelmail.in Blog: http://thehappinessquotient123.blogspot.com http://innovation90days.blogspot.com Website: www.mindspower.com RFPD : www.ripfd.org
