Programme 2009-2011
  
     
 
The Overall Goal
  
 

The action plan 2009-10-11 is guided by the overall goal "Empowering the communities and addressing the poverty and poverty related issues such as education, health, environment, ecology and human rights.

  
 

The Strategies

Based on the past experiences of working with the community and relationships with different stakeholders the CSS has developed the following strategies: These strategies would serve as guidelines for different interventions.

  
 
  1. Networking and linkages
  2. Advocacy and Lobbying
  3. Mobilizing and utilizing local resources
  4. Working through Civil Society Organizations
  5. Generating employment opportunities
  6. Establishing support system for women (through forming federations)
  7. Formal and in formal training
  
 
The thematic area of work

The thematic areas for 2009-2011 have however been formulated differently. Instead of a few broad thematic areas, we have tried to divide the issues in a way that would make the structure of the program clearer. The areas for interventions:

  1. Addressing the issue of Economic poverty
  2. Promoting gender equality
  3. Environment and sanitation
  4. Agricultural development
  5. Preventive, promotive  and curative health
  6. Addressing the needs of special groups
  7. Holistic child development
  8. Disaster Mitigation.

  
 
 
 
     
 
Objectives
  
 
There are eleven impact oriented objectives which address the program goal. The objectives are as follows:

  1. In the target area, the capacity of the civil society organisations and communities in managing sustainable development programs is strengthened.

  2. The economic status of women, youth and landless families in the target area is improved.

  3. Women are empowered to individually, collectively and effectively address issues concerning them.

  4. The environment and sanitation in the target community is improved.

  5. The health of the target communities is improved with special reference to women, children and elderly.

  6. Agricultural productivity, conservation and preservation of water and other natural resources are improved.

  7. The most vulnerable communities such as PLHA, Commercial Sex workers (CSW) and transgender are empowered and integrated into the community.

  8. The children in the age group of 3 to 14 years experience holistic development

  9. The knowledge and skill of the staff is strengthened to implement and manage the program effectively.

  10. Local church support system for development work is established

  11. Community has the capacity to exercise preventive measures and respond appropriately to disasters.

  


 

 

SAVING CHILDREN FROM MALNUTRITIONAL DEATHS

Melghat Malnutrition response Programme, Maharashtra - 2007

  
 

As per the survey findings last year there were 1222 malnutritional deaths in Melghat region of Maharashtra. This year there are more than 4500 children coming under Grades II, III and more than 1000 in Grade IV of malnutrition. The incidences of malnutritional deaths are more among Korku tribal children. As per the record it is shocking that these children may not be alive to celebrate their next birthdays. In view of the above situation HCC on humanitarian ground is working towards saving the most critical and vulnerable children from malnutritional deaths by undertaking this project for coming six months ‘Saving fifty-three Tribal children from Malnutritional deaths in Melghat through immediate food and medical relief.'
After the survey HCC selected 53 malnourished children falling in the grade III and IV and their mothers from 14 selected villages of Dharni block. HCC started the work with following activities to save the children from the mouth of death. (a) Weekly diet has been planned and the children and mothers are provided with nutritious food with personal attention to increase their hemoglobin and the immunity power. (b) To check the health status of these children and to provide medical assistance a fortnightly visit of social workers and medical doctor has been organized. (c) On weekly basis and as per the need the height and weight check-up of children is done and recorded on a monthly basis. (d) To get more information about the status of malnourishment, other issues etc. in the area and to make maximum utilization of experienced local manpower we are networking with local NGO's with their co-operation.
 
     
 
 
 


Restoring Normalcy of flood affected people in Gujarat and Maharashtra


ANAND GUJARAT AND SANGLI MAHARASHTRA : The massive flood of 2006 had severely affected the lives of millions of people in western part of India namely Maharashtra and Gujarat. The severely affected districts of Gujarat were Anand, Bharuch, Navsari, Dangs, Kheda, Surat, Valsad, Vadodara and Rajkot. And the most affected districts of Maharashtra were Sangli, Kolhapur, Satara, Pune and Jalgaon. More than 10.5 lacs people had been affected. Many people had been homeless and had lost their dear ones. The situation of health, food, shelter and drinking water was very critical.

KANDESH AND JALGAON REGION MAHARASHTRA: The whole of Khandesh region experienced unprecedented heavy rainfall in 16 th to 19 th July 2006. The Jalgaon district remained submerged in rain water for many days. More than 400 people lost their lives and 250,000 people were displaced. The estimated the loss of property was worth Rs. 1 billion. It was reported that 116 villages were the most affected including the Jalgaon district and Khandesh region.
In such a critical situation Hindustani Covenant Church with the support of Mission Covenant Church of Sweden could stand with the people to provide relief and rehabilitation to the affected people of these regions. The focus group consisted of old people, women, men and children of more than 60 villages of Anand, Sangli and Khandesh area.

The Activities:
The main activities carried out under these interventions were as follows.

  1. Providing cooked food and safe drinking water: 59500 flood affected people at Sangli of Maharashtra, 7000 at Anand of Gujarat and 5000 at Kandesh region had been provided Khichidi (cooked food i.e. made from rice, pulses mixed together). This food was prepared by volunteers and locals at the available site of camp and was distributed to the affected people.
  2. Medical treatment: Medical helps such as; supply of medicines, first aid materials and equipments and treating of the injured people, was provided in the relief camps and villages. HCC in accordance with the earnest appeal of people; sent qualified doctors to treat the injured people. HCC also gave priority by sending well-equipped medical teams to mitigate the immediate and urgent need of the injured people and other survivors who also need immediate medical attention. More than 8500 people received medical treatment in 20 villages of Sangli and 5500 people in 20 villages of Anand.
  3. Making provisions of tins for temporary shelters: HCC identified 600 at Anand and Sangli and 500 at kandesh area, the most deserving poor families who needed major repairs of their houses, and provided them with tins and tarpaulins.
  4. Providing emergency relief sets: The HCC teams and beneficiaries assessed the areas under intervention and identified the needs keeping in mind the most and badly affected who had lost everything. 600 emergency sets at Sangli and Anand and 1000 at Kandesh region were distributed. The emergency Kits contained the following items: Rice, Tur Dal (Pulses), Sugar, Tea, Cooking oil, Salt, Indian household Utensil assorted sizes, Plastic Bucket, Plastic Mug, Sari, Lungi, Bathing soap/power, Set of School books, stoves, etc.
  5. Providing safe drinking water: The flood situation had totally affected the drinking water resources such as ponds, public wells, etc. In such conditions, it takes quite a long time to find the water resources naturally clean for drinking. Therefore keeping in mind the immediate need HCC provided them safe drinking water. Packed water in 1 or 1.5 liter plastic bottles were supplied immediately. Later on HCC drilled 20 bore wells in the most affected villages (10 bore wells in Maharashtra and 10 bore wells in Gujarat) and 25 in Kandesh region.
  6. Psycho-social activities: psycho-social activities were carried out to enable the women, children, elderly and those who had incurred heavy losses due to the flood. A total of 6000 such cases in Gujarat and 9000 cases in Maharashtra were handled.
  7. Provide life jackets: 100 life jackets were provided to the Government and lifesavers to save the lives of the people from the massive flood.
  
 
 
 


REBUILDING LIVES OF TSUNAMI VICTIMS: BRIEF REPORT OF ANDAMAN WORK

On 26th December 2005 the massive Tsunami destroyed many precious lives, damaged property worth crores, sources of livelihood, fresh drinking water sources, and turned agricultural land to saline land. In the light of this massive destruction the Government of India requested many NGOs including HCC to help the Tsunami affected people in their relief and rehabilitation. Since then HCC has been involved not only in relief and rehabilitation but also in the reconstruction of the shattered life and property.
The work carried out in Andaman and Nicobar Island has been a great source of help to the people affected by Tsunami. There has been a greater cooperation between the beneficiaries, HCC and the Government agencies in the implementation of various activities done by the HCC. Here we would like to give a brief report of the construction work, Medical camps, formation of SHGs and HIV/Aids work.

 
 
 
 

  1. The construction of Permanent Shelters:
    The HCC with the help of MCCS and other organizations are involved in the construction of 152 units of permanent shelters at Bamboo flat. The construction of Permanent shelters at Bamboo flat has been progressing very well.
    i)  Administration has handed over the land to HCC for construction of 152     units and subsequently the agreement has been signed between the Government     and the HCC.
    ii) The HCC is making good progress in the construction of 76 Blocks of     Permanent Shelters at Bamboo flat till date.
    iii) Plinth beam have been completed for 29 blocks.
    iv)The short columns are being raised for 13 blocks.
    v) For the construction of 48 blocks the earthwork excavation completed.
    vi)In the rest of the blocks layout of earthwork and the site clearance is going     on
  2. The HIV/AIDS Programme:
    The HIV/AIDS Awareness programme was organized by HCC at Valluvar Nagar (Bamboo Flat) on 26th July 2006. A total number of 50 participants were benefited by our awareness programme. Posters of HIV/AIDS were pasted on wall by which it was easily understandable to the people. The Awareness Programme Included: Information about HIV Virus, abbreviation of AIDS and HIV, signs and Symptoms of AIDS, transmission of AIDS, prevention from this dreadful disease, diagnosis and Investigation of HIV of AIDS, awareness of AIDS in young age group, and to create Awareness in all community people.
  3. Self Help Groups:
    In South Andaman as well as in Guptapara 4 Self Help Groups have been organized. In Little Andaman another 4 Self Help Groups are in the process of formulation to facilitate the process of economic development and creating awareness towards sustainable livelihood.
  4. Medical Clinic at South Andaman:
    i) Total number of patients treated in this month 366 only.
    ii) The community Health volunteer explains to the people awareness regarding Health & Hygiene, Poor Sanitation in the community.
  5. Medical Camps at Hut bay:
    i) Were conducted at Hut Bay in Panchu Tikry Shelters, Harminder Bay Shelters, Netaji Nagar (11Km) Sub Center and Padauk Tikry Shelters.
    ii) Total no of patients treated are 132 Only.
    iii) The volunteers met Dr. Helen Samuel, who is working at existing PHC Hut Bay, for further cooperation.

 
 

LIFE AFTER THE MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE REPORT OF KASHMIR WORK

 
 

 
 

HCC is very grateful and thankful to Mission Covenant Church of Sweden for their great support towards the HCC work in Jammu & Kashmir.

HCC through many activities have been able to share the love of God as to how God is lovable to the suffering people. It is a very challenging job to work in severe winter and there was a snowfall 3 to 4ft high in Gulmarg, Uri and Srinagar. But with the grace and presence of almighty God, we have completed successfully relief and rehabilitation activities in earthquake affected areas.

The following activities were carried during the Earth Quake Relief.

1. Feeding Programme for the needy
2. Distribution of essential Items
3. Temporary Houses
4. Trauma Counseling to the bereaved
5. Disaster management training
6. Future Requirements:

 
 

a) Still there are lots of requirements and request from the affected     people. They want that we should help them in the construction of     permanent houses.
b) They want some help to earn their livelihood, as they don't have     their     income sources and help to get out of the poverty line.
c) They also need a medical facilities and continuous help from the     counselors.

At present five volunteers are working in these areas.

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