Based in West Bengal, India, The Institute for Indian Mother and Child (IIMC) is a grassroots nonprofit organisation founded in 1989 by Dr Sujit Brahmochary.
IIMC was established to empower women and children living in poverty and to create lasting pathways out of poverty. IIMC’s strength lies in its integrated community development model combining healthcare, education, and women’s social and economic empowerment.
IIMC is supported by donors and volunteers from all over the world including Australia. All donations made in Australia are tax deductible.
Founded in 1989, IIMC is a non governmental organisation committed to advancing social justice and strengthening vulnerable communities. Today, IIMC positively impacts more than 100,000 people each year through a diverse range of programs. Since its foundation, hundreds of thousands of families have benefited both directly and indirectly from its sustained community focused initiatives.
IIMC was established by Dr Sujit Brahmochary, a trained paediatrician who was serving as Medical Advisor to Mother Teresa at the Missionaries of Charity at the time. Motivated by a deep commitment to equity and compassion, Dr Brahmochary shared his vision of founding IIMC with Mother Teresa. She encouraged him to work in remote areas, serving mothers and children who had little or no access to medical care.
While working closely with communities experiencing poverty, Dr Brahmochary quickly recognised that limited access to healthcare was only part of the challenge. Widespread malnutrition, driven by the shortage and inadequate consumption of nutritious food, was a critical and deeply rooted issue. In response, IIMC adopted a holistic approach, addressing not only immediate health concerns but also the underlying social and economic factors affecting women, children and communities more widely.
Today, IIMC’s comprehensive support framework includes education, social care, primary healthcare education, microcredit initiatives, housing and sanitation support, nutrition and antenatal programs, and dedicated women empowerment initiatives, all working together to create sustainable and lasting change.
About
Goals
Empower Women and Children
Nurture Growth
Build Stronger Communities
Our mission is to provide educational support and financial aid to empower women and children in need, creating a brighter future for generations to come.
We aim to nurture growth and development in impoverished communities by offering sustainable programs that uplift and empower individuals. Improving access to education, financial independence, and community peace building initiatives.
Building stronger communities by providing rural health clinics including antenatal care, wound care, health education, immunisations, general health clinics. Providing disaster relief in floods, outbreaks and by advocating for access to tertiary services for severely ill or injured people.
Impact
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Every year more than 120,000 are the beneficiaries of the medical services provided by IIMC.
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The indoor hospital in Sonarpur provides care for women and children needing hospitalisation.
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More than 300 mothers and children every year are admitted to the Dhaki indoor hospital.
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More than 3,000 children have been educated through the child sponsorship program.
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The IIMC microcredit programme involves 22,000 women from over 243 villages.
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80 Peace Council are actively working in various areas in 24 Parganas.
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IIMC builds safe water pumps, filtration and toilets.
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In partnership with Real Madrid Foundation (RMF) IIMC runs a soccer sports school.
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The Dhaki Women's Excellence Centre offers cultural, intellectual and educational spaces where women can develop their potential.
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The Cow Project offers women in poverty with a cow, 150 women have benefited from the project to date.
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Two residential hostels accommodate and educate children who have been orphaned, or have a disability.
Get involved
Educate a child
$30 per month sponsors a child and gifts them education and health care.
As a sponsor you are provided with regular updates about the child and you can write to them to encourage and support them throughout their schooling.
Child sponsorship is tax deductible and can be paid monthly or annually.
Empower Women
The microcredit program empowers women to achieve financial independence through starting their own small business.
IIMC provides cows to over 150 women which supports them and their family. You can purchase a cow for $150 AUD (tax deductible).
Volunteer
All Australians can visit and volunteer with IIMC for between 1 - 12 months.
A formal yearly medical student exchange allows students to access this unique and formative experience, joining medical students from around the world. Ideal for pre-clinical students and those interested in developing world medicine.