Pro
gramme 2006-2008
  
   
     
 
  • The Overall Goal

    The action plan 2006-07-08 is guided by the overall goal "Empowerment of poor and Marginalized, disadvantaged women, children and men, irrespective of Caste, Creed or Religion" This would remain as overall goal till 2016.
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    EMERGING STRATEGIC ISSUES
    HCC's involvement with the poor and marginalized and its sensitivity to the societal changes has enabled further to prioritize and address the emerging strategic issues. The identification of the strategic issue is based on the analysis of the existing situation and also on the expertise and rich experiences developed by HCC in addressing these issues in different geographical settings over the years. The issues identified are:

    		 
     
    Community health
    Education
    Ecology
    Human Rights
    Organizational
    Development
    Humanitarian Assistance
    		 
     
  • Overall Thrust Areas
    HCC has undergone the process of Organizational Development over a period of past two years. This period has witnessed a lot of introspection and discussion among the staff of the HCC as regards a transition from a project to a process and from a specific area to an area development approach with a perspective integrated rural development model. This process of Organizational Development has helped the HCC to identify the overall key thrust areas, which have emanated from the organization's long years of experience and existence in the field. These strategic thrust areas for its future programmatic intervention are being evolved from the context where HCC is working now and would incorporate the emerging strategic issues. While responding to these thrust areas HCC's leadership and staff had an in-depth discussion to attain the sustainability linkages between the various programmatic areas. The following are the strategic thrust areas for its future involvement:

    		 
     
    1. Community Development.
    2. Peace and Reconciliation.
    3. Sustainable Livelihood.
    4. Human Rights.
    5. Humanitarian Assistance.
    		 
         
     
    A Success Story
    		 
     
    Neelamma Siddaramyya lives in a village named Azadpur. It is 11 kms away from Gulbarga city of Karnataka. She hails from poor Family. Her husband is a labourer. She has three daughters and two sons. Two of her daughters are married. Third daughter and the two sons are studying in school. She has a small hut in the village. She does not have any agricultural land. It was difficult to manage the family with a low income source, as her husband earned Rs. 50 in a day. She used to bring money, from money lenders in difficult situations.
    In the year 2002 the volunteers of Hindustani Covenant Church Resource Centre Gulbarga formed a group in this village. It was called as Ramabai Self Help Group. Neelamma became member of the group. The group consisted 20 members.

    My situations
    have changed
    After formation of the group she has been an active member in the group. She started participating in the community development activities. She helped in the bore well drilling programme in the village. As she started participating in the activities, she got support from the HCC and the SHG to contest for Gram Panchyat elections. She won the election. Neelamma played vital role in the community development activities. In the month of March she was in need of money. There was no work in the village. She got IGP support from the HCC. She invested the money in flower cultivation. She cultivated German flowers with the help of her husband. German flowers have good market rate in Gulbarga. She sells flowers in the market. She is earning, 100 Rs in a day. This has become major support to her family. Her husband is also working with her. Now she is able to support her family. Now Neelamma is saving money for her children.
    Neelamma is happy with her earnings. Now she has become self reliant. She expresses her gratefulness for the guidance and the right time support provided by the HCC.

    		 

     Humanitarian Assistance

    		 
         
     

    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.

    Project Desk
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