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DULAAR
PARVARISH
PROGRAMME

Dulaar Parvarish Programme promotes responsive caregiving practices among parents of children under 3 years to nurture trust, safety and wellbeing in the family.​

Research shows 80% of brain development occurs in the first 1000 days of a baby's life. Young marginalised children experience violence, anger and abuse in their home environment. Adverse experiences early in life can lead to lifelong problems in learning, behaviour, and physical and mental health.

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The lack of fathers active engagement in caregiving practices denies young children a safe and loving environment at home. When fathers actively build their capacities, alongside mothers, to create a balanced caregiving environment, it helps reduce the disproportionate unpaid care burden on mothers. This promotes the nurturing environment essential for children’s lifelong learning and social emotional wellbeing.

Launched in 2022, this innovative family-based service is grounded on WHO's Nurturing Care Framework. We strive to foster nurturing and affectionate households by equipping parents with resources and knowledge that build upon their cultural background and innate parenting abilities.

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Dulaar Sathis

Dulaar Sathis organise:

  • Home visits

  • Group meetings

  • Community events

  • Audio-video messaging

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Dulaar Participants

  • Pregnant women Parents of children:

  • Upto 6 months

  • 6 - 18 months

  • 18 - 36 months

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Dulaar Features

​Empowering parents for:

  • Responsive caregiving

  • Health, hygiene and nutrition

  • Early learning

  • Safety and security

  • Linkages with government entitlements

Dulaar Saathis use the Dulaar Application as a powerful medium to reinforce the responsive caregiving messages with parents and other stakeholders.

Spread over urban poor settlements in Delhi NCR, Dulaar works directly with parents and has impacted thousands more via community events. The programme promotes linkages with Anganwadis, schools and health centres. Dulaar Sathis help register families for entitlements like disability certificate, birth certificate, pregnancy and institutional delivery entitlements and other needs.

A Father’s Awakening in Bhalswa Dairy

Gautam, a tailor from Uttar Pradesh, lives in Bhalswa Dairy in Delhi with his wife, Sunita and their son, Sourabh. Earning less than Rs. 20,000  a month, they often struggle to meet basic needs. 

 

When Sunita was pregnant, Nisha, a community worker known as Dulaar Sathi, visited their home and shared videos about prenatal care with her. Later, Gautam attended the Annprashan (introduction of solid food in babies diet) ceremony at the Bhalswa Parenting Office, and was soon captivated by the blend of rituals and practical advice on complementary feeding. Gautam found the videos, ‘Chini is Born’  and ‘Chini Ka Pehla Khana,’ informative and engaging. Their stress on how parenting is a shared responsibility helped Gautam realize the importance of his involvement in Sourabh’s development. 

 

“I noticed how much more bright and responsive Sourabh becomes under the attentive care of both parents,” shares Gautam. Gautam's journey reflects the transformative power of education and community support, shaping his approach to parenting and strengthening his family’s bonds.

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