Dear Friends,
Greetings from A H M Trust. We are very happy to circulate the AHM Trust Highlights of January 2013.
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMME:
This month eye camp was conducted together with Aravindh Eye Hospital on the 6th. 162 patients were examined, out of them 36 patients were referred for cataract surgery. 22 patients received spectacles.
Pulse Polio immunization camp was organized with Government on 20th at Bodinayakanur bus stand for the floating population. 199 Children benefited.
Health education was given to school children under the school Health programme, men and women Self Help group members in the villages on Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS prevention.
PONGAL DAY CELEBRATION:
On 15th and 16th we celebrated Pongal ( Harvesting Festival ) in Children Home, Senior Citizens Home and the Farm. All the children, Senior Citizens and staff enjoyed with sweet rice and sugarcane. We distributed new saris to the Pensioners.
CHILD PROTECTION AND WELFARE PROGRAMME:
Child Rights Club meetings were held at different villages to discuss and address the issues of children and to create the awareness on child rights. 167 children Rights clubs are functioning in the 61 villages.
15 Children’s Learning Centre ( CLC ) are conducted in the evening to improve their English communication , arithmetic skill, cultural and sport activities.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT:
On 18th and 19th training was conducted on “Effective Mentoring skills” to the teachers of the Children’s Learning Centre. The objectives of the training was: To understand what is mentoring needs in the child development programme, To describe the key elements of effective mentoring, To develop and enhance the skills required to establish and maintain mentoring relationships.
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION:
The students of vocational Training centre celebrated the Republic day on 26th. Flag hosting ceremony was conducted by Mr. S.M.S. Ibrahim, the Director.
Thank you very much for all your good wishes and support.
Yours Sincerely,
S. Mohamed Sheik Ibrahim Stella Ibrahim Director Joint Director