June and July Updates from India

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A H M TRUST

B. Dharmathupatti, B. Melachokkanathapuram, Bodinayakanur, Theni District HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE 2015 AND JULY 2015

Dear Friends,

Many Greetings from A H M Trust. We have the pleasure to circulate the AHM Trust Highlights for the months of April 2015 and May 2015.

MEDICAL CARE :

During this period 5226 patients were treated in the clinic includes 3768 old patients, 1458 new patients, 3 new HIV positive patients, 6 new Tuberculosis positive patients and 5 new leprosy patients.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH :

Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization ( ACSM ) awareness activity on Tuberculosis held on 6

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June 2015 at B. Meenatchipuram Panchayat for the Panchayat President, Ward Members, office staff and scavengers. Street based Cultural programme on Tuberculosis also conducted every Wednesday at eight villages.

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME:

During this period women self help group federation called Sakthi Pengal Kuttamaippu started the trading in imitation Jewelry, bags and fancy products in whole sale rate. Women self help group members are purchasing from the federation and selling in their villages.

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Child Protection and Welfare programme and Women Empowerment programme jointly conducted the Campaign on Financing for Development ( FFD ). The third International Conference on Financing for Development is taking place between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This conference will bring together world leaders to mobilize and channel resources to the United Nations – new sustainable development agenda action/2015 India was celebrated July as global day of action on FFD.

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We have created awareness among the different stakeholders of children, youth and women through signature campaign on a large banner in form of currency model, Photo Booth – Since the banner would be in form of currency, we cut our a circle in place of lady picture, and people can place their face there and get pictures clicked.

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CHILD PROTECTION AND WELFARE PROGRAMME:

We were happy to receive our supporter, The Hans Foundation, New Delhi visited on 15

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June 2015. They interacted with the Administrative staff, Child Protection and welfare programme staff, Mentors from the children’s Learning centres, the beneficiaries of the Home sponsorship programme, Students of the Vocational training centre and the block level Child rights federation members. They appreciated our programme and gave the suggestions for further development.

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Signature campaign conducted in the schools as well as children’s club against child labour. To show our support against the Child labour, we have sent the Post cards to the Prime Minister of India and the Governor of Tamil Nadu.

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ANTI – CHILD LABOUR DAY

We have observed the Anti child labour day awareness programme jointly with CHILDLINE, Theni, and the Labour department from 8

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June 2015 to 12

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June 2015. Signature campaign organized at 8 different places in and around Theni. The signature campaign was inaugurated by the District Collector Mr. N. Venkatachalam

Sticker pasting campaign on CHILDLINE and Anti Child Labour awareness conducted.

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Joint raid conducted along with Assistant commissioner of labour, Child Protection officer to rescue the child labour children from the factories, different shops, brick-kiln, two-wheeler workshops and lath-welding workshops. The rescued children produced in front of the Child welfare committee for their rehabilitation.

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Anti – child labour day Awareness Rally walk was conducted on the main street of Theni. It wa inaugurated by Mr. N. Venkatachalam, District Collector. The school children and the allied system members were participated.

April and May Updates from our Friends in India

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A H M TRUST

B. Dharmathupatti, B. Melachokkanathapuram, Bodinayakanur, Theni District HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL 2015 AND MAY 2015

Dear Friends,

Many Greetings from A H M Trust. We have the pleasure to circulate the AHM Trust Highlights for the months of April 2015 and MAY 2015.

CHILDLINE DAY & INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY CELEBRATIONS :

We celebrated CHILDLINE day and International Women’s Day on 11

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April 2015 at AHM Trust premises. Mr. V. Siva Ganam, District Judge preside over the Function, In the presence of Mr. R. Kannan, Secretary, District Legal Service Authority, Theni, Mr. K.S. Thirumani, Judicial Magistrate, Bodinayakanur and Mr. S. Mohamed Sheik Ibrahim, Director, AHM Trust and CHILDLINE. Ms. Stella Ibrahim, Joint Director welcomed all. Mr. V. Sivakumar, District Child Protection officer, L. Ramesh, Assistant Commissioner of Labour, M.K.M. Muthuramalingam, President, District Advocate Association, Theni gave the Facilitation. Ms. Manju, CHILDLINE District Coordinator, Ms. Vimalya, Women Empowerment Coordinator, Ms. Adheeswari, Community Health Coordinator read the Annual activity report. Cultural Programmes performed by the Children Federation and Staff Team. Prizes distributed by Dr. Bruce De Jong. Vote of thanks given by Ms. Amutha, Sakthi women Federation.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH :

Eye camp were conducted on 24

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April 2015 with Aravindh Eye Hospital. 146 members participated. 31 persons were referred for cataract surgery. 28 cases received spectacles.

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TRAINING PROGRAMME:

During this period we have conducted the training to the women self help members about the Domestic violence, Child Marriage and child sexual abuses. 312 members were trained. Training programme is funded by Otto Per MilleTavola Valdes, Roma, Italy.

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CHILD PROTECTION AND WELFARE PROGRAMME:

CHILDLINE OUTREACH AWARENESS Programme conducted during the time of Veerapandi Temple celebration. Staff cultural team created awareness on child Marriage, Child Sexual abuses and role of CHILDLINE.

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SUMMER CAMP :

Residential Summer camp were conducted on our campus from 24th May 2015 to 27th May 2015. 42 children participated from the Child Rights club and Children’s Learning Centre. They have been trained in Life skill education, Child Rights, Yoga, Handicrafts items, Games and Cultural Programmes.

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NESA KARANGAL HOME FOR CHILDREN:

This year our Nesa Karangal Home children went for Annual tour to Vaigai Dam.

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE :

In May 2015 the training period ended for the one year course students. Theory and practical Annual examinations were attended by the trainees.

Updates from India. January-March

A H M TRUST

B. Dharmathupatti, B. Melachokkanathapuram, Bodinayakanur, Theni District

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 2015 TO MARCH 2015

Dear Friends,

Many Greetings from A H M Trust. We have the pleasure to circulate the AHM Trust

Highlights for the period of January 2015 to March 2015.

PONGAL DAY CELEBRATIONS :

We celebrated pongal on 14th to 16th January (3 days harvest festival), on the first day at children and senior citizens home. On 2nd day ( Cow Pongal ) we celebrated in front of the cow shed. All children, senior citizens and staff were treated with sweet rice and sugarcane. Farm Staff were honored. We distributed new saris to pensioners.

During the pongal festival we conducted games to the children and senior citizens and the winners proudly received their prizes.

SENIOR CITIZENS HOME OPENING AND TRUST’S 21st ANNUAL DAY:

The second phase of the building opening ceremony took place the 3rd of February which is also the Trust’s 21 st annual day. So we celebrated both the occasions simultaneously under great excitement and full participation of staff. It was a joyful occasion with the usual opening ceremony with Pooja and cutting a yellow ribbon.

After a small snack and hot milk there was a long session of games and other activities,

Lunch together, young and old, the staff and some visitors. The whole evening was taken up by songs, dances and merry making.

TRAINING PROGRAMME:

During this period we have conducted the training to the college and women self help members about the Domestic violence, Child Marriage and child sexual abuses. 523 members trained. Training programme is funded by Otto Per MilleTavola Valdes, Roma, Italy.

CHILD PROTECTION AND WELFARE PROGRAMME:

Republic day celebrated at Vocational Training Centre. Flag hosting ceremony was conducted by Dr. S. Desai, the Founder and Life Trustee. Student participated the cultural events and got prizes.

Dr. S. Desai inaugurated the computer education at Karatupatti Children Learning centre on 9th February 2015. Every day evening 4 coordinators are going around 15 villages with 10 laptops and teaching the children. Children are very happy to learn easily through the computers. Laptops funded by Otto Per Mille Tavola Valdese, Roma,

Italy.

CHILDLINE OUTREACH AWARENESS Programme conducted at 3 different Higher secondary schools at Palanichettipatt, Government Higher secondary school, Theni and

Government Higher secondary school. Silamalai. 7629 students participated. Staff cultural team created awareness on child Marriage, Child Sexual abuses and role of

CHILDLINE.

STAFF ANNUAL TOUR :

This year we have visited Pilgrims places of Trichy Shri Rangam, Tanjore Pragatheswarar Temple, Velanganni Church and Nagore Mosque for 3 days from 27th

February to 1 st March 2015. Whole team enjoyed with dance and fun.

CHILDLINE ADVISORY BOARD (CAB):

CHILDLINE ADVISORY BOARD meeting held on 12th February 2015 first time at Theni

District. District Colletor N. Venkatachalam, IAS., President, presided over the meeting in the presence of District Superintendent of Police, P. Mahesh, IPS,. Vice- President, and district department head of Social welfare, Child Protection, Education, Child Welfare committee member, Juvenile Justice Board member, Transport and NGOs were participated. Report was submitted by the CHILDLINE Director S. Mohamed Sheik Ibrahim. Discussed about the report and passed the resolution to implement the CHILDLINE activities in child friendly manner. The functions of the CAB are:

1). To assess and review the functioning of CHILDLINE

2). To address policy issues emerging from cases intervened by CHILDLINE 3). To work towards making the system more child – friendly

Thank you very much for all your good wishes and support.

Yours Sincerely,

S. Mohamed Sheik Ibrahim Stella Ibrahim

Director Joint Director

November updates from India

A H M TRUST

B. Dharmathupatti, B. Melachokkanathapuram, Bodinayakanur, Theni District

HIGHLIGHTS OF NOVEMBER 2014

Dear Friends,

Many Greetings from A H M Trust. We have the pleasure to circulate the AHM Trust Highlights of November  2014.

MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMME:

During the period 2,551 patients were treated in the clinic. We work in close cooperation with the Government Health department for TB, HIV / AIDS.

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMME:

Under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme, We have started to distribute the free eggs   as a supplementary nutrition to the Tuberculosis patients on alternative days at the clinic.  Dr. Dhandyuthapandi, Block Medical Officer,  Government Primary Health Centre  has inaugurated the programme.

THE HANS FOUNDATION :

First   time   we   have  participated  the  Fifth  Anniversary  of   The   Hans   Foundation  

( THF ), New Delhi and NGO partner meet. That visit was very useful to  understand the meaning full work of THF.  

THENI CHILDLINE 1098:

Member  of the  Nesa Karangal  Child Protection  and  Welfare Federation tied  Rakhi to  District Collector Mr. K.S. PALANISAMY and  Superintendent  of  Police Mr. MAHESH as a part  of the CHILDLINE SE DOSTI ( Friends of CHILDLINE ) event to mark the occasion of  CHILDREN'S DAY here  on 14th to 20th November 2014 Universal Children’s Day. The event was organized by THENI CHILDLINE, where the members of Children Federation tied rakhi to various dignitaries, including  CWC members, District  Child Protection Officer, Project  Officer  of ICDS and other officials. We took oath against Child Marriage at Presentation Girls Hr. Sec. School, Theni.  Child Marriage awareness Posters also release by Ms. Naga Prabha, District Social Welfare Officer, Theni. Cultural Programmes conducted at  bus stand and main bus stops at Theni.

CAPACITY  BUILDING:

We  have conducted the Training of Trainers  in the Legal  aspects of  Domestic Abuse and Violence against women.  

Thank you very much for all your good wishes and support.

Wishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and  A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015 to all.

Yours Sincerely,

S. Mohamed Sheik Ibrahim                                                                                   Stella Ibrahim                                                                                                           Director                                                                                                                   Joint Director