Community

Based
Disaster
Preparedness
Programme
CBDP
Report of

Kerala Disaster Vigilance Week

Partners
Observance 2009

Supported by: Coordinated by:

Kerala Social Service Forum

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INTRODUCTION

C ommunity Based Disaster Preparedness Programme, a joint

initiative of Caritas India, Kerala Social Service Forum (KSSF)
and Diocesan Social Service Societies is being implemented since
2006. Th programme has entered into the final stage of resilience building.
In this phase the programme focuses on the transferring the knowledge on Contents
disaster preparedness to the general public and to make them competent in
mitigating any disasters through capacity building. Linking the
community based organizations to the local self governments is also
Introduction
significant. In this context the partner organizations and KSSF observed
vigilance week in the operational areas of the project. Joint ventures of
Partners
Community consciousness on disaster has been created resulting to the
programme. The partners organized processions, cycle rallies, public
meetings, awareness classes, cleaning campaigns, medical camps, tree Children's programmes
plantation, vigilance meet, photo exhibitions etc in their respective areas.
Street plays-
Objectives A tool for Information
? To generate a common platform for disseminating dissemination
information on disaster and disaster
preparedness Cleaning Campaigns
? To promote the collective responsibility of CBOs, Partner
organizations and the PRIs in mitigating disaster/emergency
situations Medical camps & Health
? To develop support groups for supplementing task forces and awareness campaigns
coordination committees in CBDP programmes
? To provide an opportunity to enhance the leadership skills of
the CBO leaders in disaster preparedness programme Climate change-
? To augment the participation of the target community in disaster New theme for CBDP
mitigation and to make them more vigilant in the operational
area to face emergencies
? To rejuvenate the task forces
Valedictory function
? To sensitize the community on health issues
? To examine the knowledge base of our actions and experiences
and present before the larger community
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JOINT VENTURES OF WORKING PARTNERS

Inauguration of vigilance week at

Thiruvananthapuram
MSSS/TSSS, Thiruvananthapuram, 27 May 09: Malankara Social Service
Society and Trivandrum Social Service Society jointly organized the
inaugural function of launching of third year activities of CBDP Program
and the district level disaster vigilance week observation on 27th May at St.
Lisieux Church Parish Hall, Animation Centre Compound,
Vellayambalam. Sri. Mullakkara Ratnakaran, Hon Minister for
Agriculture-Kerala inaugurated the district level launching of third year
activities.

The Minister appreciated the efforts taken by the societies in the field of
disaster preparedness. He added that the Government also realized the
importance of disaster preparedness and was organizing many
programmes in this line. Fr. Wilson Thattaruthundil, Director, MSSS
welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Eugin H Pereira, Vicar General-Arch
Diocese of Trivandrum presided over the meeting. Fr. Romance Antony,
Director-KSSF addressed the gathering. Fr. Sabbas Ignatius, Director-
TSSS, proposed vote of thanks.

Vigilance week inauguration at Edathwa

CHASS/Bodhana, Edathwa, 25 May 09: CHASS and Bodhana jointly

organised the inaugural function of vigilance week observation at St.
George Pilgrims Centre Pilgrim center, Edathua. The programme started
with a seminar on 'Fallow land management'. Mr. J.T. Ramse, Block
Panchayath member inaugurated the seminar. Dr. Abraham Varghese,
Scientist, Mankombu Research Center-Alleppey led the session. He
pointed out the geographical peculiarity of Kuttanad, importance of
agriculture in Kuttanad, impacts of the application of chemical manure
and pesticides. In the final session participants were given opportunity to
raise questions regarding organic farming and different government
schemes for paddy. The questions and queries were clarified by the
resource person.
The inaugural function began with a prayer song. Fr. Jacob Kattady,
Director, CHASS welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering. Mr. K.V.
Mathew, President, Edathua Grama Panchayath presided the meeting.
Msgr. Antony Kakkanat, Vicar General, Thiruvalla Archdiocese
inaugurated the launching of vigilance week observance of CHASS and
Bodhana . Key note address was given by Fr. Romance Antony, Director
KSSF. Fr. Kurian Puthenpurackal, Vicar-Edathua Parish, Mrs. Aleyamma
Thomas, President-Peringara Grama Panchayat and Mr. J. T. Ramse-
Block Member felicitated. Vote of thanks was rendered by Fr. Varghese
Maruthoor, Director-Bodhana. After the meeting children's group
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“While humanitarian principles and human rights
conventions ensure that, increasingly, children are
given special protection in emergency situations;
children's right to participation remains largely
unrecognized. Children continue to be perceived
as mere victims of disasters rather than active
agents of change who can make a real difference."
- Plan International, 2007
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
C hildren are one of the most vulnerable groups during any disasters.
The age factor affects their vulnerability and shapes their ability to
cope and survive in a disaster context. Even though the children's
participation in development process is recognized, recognition of their
participation in disaster risk reduction is an emerging concern. There is
less focus on working with children in reducing their vulnerabilities and
disaster risk. Support for children need to be in the context of their family,
community and culture, there should be an increased focus in working
with children. During this vigilance week observance, participation of
children in disaster preparedness programme has given much priority.
Children's Parliament
KIDS, Kottappuram, 25 May 2009: As part of the disaster vigilance week
observation children's parliament was arranged. Mock parliament was
performed and 78 students attended. Mr. V.D. Satheesan, MLA was the
Chief Guest. In his speech he appreciated the children for performing a
mock parliament. And the children having no awareness about
parliamentary affairs were one of the disasters in the modern era-he added.
He congratulated KIDS for their effort for creating awareness about the
parliamentary affairs to the children. Fr. Johnson Panketh, Director - KIDS
presided the meeting.
'COLOURZ 09'
KIDS: Various competitions were conducted for children in
Kaipamangalam GP during the vigilance week observance. The focus of
the programme was to make aware the children about disaster
preparedness through their involvement in the competitions of elocution,
story writing, poem writing and pencil drawing. The theme, for elocution
was ‘the role of CBDP' in the disaster prone areas. Like wise all the
competitions were centered on the importance of disaster preparedness. 40
children actively participated in the whole competition and prizes were
distributed among the winners.
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Changathikkuttom - Children's camp

CHASS, Changanassery, 18-20 May 2009: Changathikkuttom, a camp for
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kuttikkuttom members was organized by CHASS from 18 to 20 May at
Amala English Medium School, Mithrakkary. The objective of the camp
was to sensitize and organize the children to engage in community
development activites and to develop a social commitment among them.
110 children from the project area attended the programs.

Mar Joseph Perumthottam, Archbishop of Changanacherry inaugurated

the programme. The meeting was presided by Mr.K.K Krishnankutty,
President Muttar GP. Key note address was given by Fr. Jacob Kattady,
Director CHASS and felicitations by Coordination Committee
Presidents, Regional Secretary-CHASS and ward members.

The camp led through awareness programmes, orientation sessions, group

works, games, skits, mimes and presentations. The participants were
highly motivated through the camp and they actively took part in all
sessions. Personality development, Leadership, Motivation, Waste
management, Environmental protection, Water preservation and
Deforestation was covered in the different sessions.

Interface programme

An interface programme of children and eminent personnel was organized

in Changathikkuttom'09. The purpose of the program was to motivate the
children and to develop an attitude & aptitude towards social commitment. Boat rowing practice for women
Personnel from Education, Panchayat, Sports and Political sectors
participated in the sessions.
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The camp ended on 20 May with a valedictory function. Mr.
Krishnaprasad, Cine artist inaugurated the valedictory function.
Fr.Romance Antony, Director-KSSF presided over the meeting. Fr. Jacob
Kattady, Mr.K.K KrishnankuttyPresident Muttar Grama Panchayat, Ward
members, CDS Chairperson, Coordination Committee Presidents and
CHASS officials attended the function. Certificates and gifts were
distributed to the Changathikkuttom members.

Children's Campaign
CSSS, Cochin, 28 May 09: Boat
BODHANA, Thiruvalla: Children’s campaign was organized at Peringara rowing training was arranged with
nd rd the intention of strengthening the
and Thalavady on 22 and 23 May respectively. The objective of the
capacities of women to cope up with
campaign was to make them aware about various components of disaster
preparedness. In Peringara, 175 children and in Thalavady 200 children disasters and its mitigation process.
participated. The children's group visited the houses in their wards and The programme was inaugurated by
distributed notices and IEC materials. The children's group holding the Mrs. Lucy Rajan, Member-
balloon having disaster vigilance week messages was actively viewed by Palluruthy Block Panchayath. 21
the public. house wives and 14 girls were come
forward to get trained. Mrs. Elsy
Jacob Puthenkari is the trainer and
she will be leading practice sessions
of boat rowing. The director, CSSS
presided over the meeting.
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Seminar on Role of children in disaster

management
MSSS, Thiruvananthapuram, 27 May 2009: A seminar on 'Role of children
in disaster management' was conducted. Mr. M. U. Poulouse, Assistant
coordinator-UNDP led the sessions. 450 children attended.

Children's camp & Personality development

programme
QSSS, Kollam: Three camps were conducted for children at Alappad,
Arattupuzha and Kollam with the focal theme of disaster preparedness.
Stories, poems, debates, quiz competitions were organized. Children were
divided into different groups and the groups wrote poems and stories on
the basis of the 'task force manual on disaster preparedness' provided.

QSSS, Kollam, 24 May 2009: A programme on 'personality development

for adolescents' was conducted at Arattupuzha. Mr. Sidharthan,
psychologist led the sessions. Attitude of community in handling the
issues of suicidal tendency was discussed in the workshop. The idea of
conducting the workshop was come out from the discussions of DMT in
their monthly meetings regarding the high rate of suicidal tendency and
divorce cases in the area. 62 members participated.

Painting competition for children

CSSS, Cochin, 31 June 2009: A painting competition was organized for
the children in the sub district schools in Ernakulam. 197 children
Task Force Convention participated in the competitions.

CHASS, Changanassery, 28 May 09: As part of

disaster vigilance week observation, CBDP team
organized a Task force convention. 102 Task force
members attended the programme. Mr.
Radhakrishnan, Nature club member, Muhamma
handled an interactive session on environment and
community. He spoke about the relationship with the
man and the nature and about the need and
importance of maintaining jovial relationship..
Discussions were carried out regarding
environment and water pollution.

The public meeting after the session was presided

over by Mr. Poly Thomas, Block Panchayath
Member Champakulam and the meeting was
inaugurated by Mr.K.V Mathew, Panchayath
President Edathua GP. Street play was performed
after the meeting. The participation and
involvement of Coordination Committee members
and Task Force members were appreciated by the
PRI members.
Poster developed by KSSF and
Partners for the vigilance week
observance 2009
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Street Play
An effective tool for information dissemination

KIDS, Kottapuram, 30-31 May 09: Street play on disaster preparedness

was performed by the children’s group in the project area. The theme of the
play was ‘Community action in Disaster Preparedness’. A team of 10
children were trained in the play as part of the disaster vigilance week and
performed it in highly populated areas mainly in Methala, Eriyad,
Pallipuram, Kaipamanagalam and Engandiyur Gramapanchayats. The
play was well appreciated by the key persons in the community.

MSSS, Thiruvananthapuram, 26 May 09: A demonstration of street play

was performed at the district collectorate, Thiruvananthapuram for NGO
representatives and Govt. officials. Mr. Biju IAS, Sub collector-
Thiruvananthapuram inaugurated the programme. The agencies and the
government officials appreciated the play.

30 May 09: An awareness programme on ' Water borne diseases and

preparedness' were organized in Thiruhriyaud church, Thinavila. Health
Inspectors Mr. Biju. K led the session. Participants were motivated to
spread the knowledge on water born diseases and they clarified their
concerns and doubts on various diseases. Participant children commented
that the programme was very informative and interactive. Street play was
performed after the session.

‘Pravachakanthe Puthapu’

ESSS, Ernakulam, 27-28 May 09: A street play on disaster preparedness -

Pravachakanthe Puthappu- was performed at 10 locations in the project
area. The team comprised of school children and college students was
flagged off from High court junction.

‘Jaagratha’

CHASS, Changanssery, 25 May 09: A street play-Jagratha- was performed

at St.George Pilgrim's centre, Edathua in the occasion of disaster vigilance
Tele-show week inauguration jointly organized by CHASS & Bodhana. It was also
performed in the 10 wards of Edathua GramaPanchayat and in the 8 wards
of Muttar GramaPanchayat. On request the play was performed at Kollam
Bodhana, Thiruvalla: A Tele film developed by
the CBDP team was telecasted in different during the occasion of State level valedictory function on 29th May and
corners of the project area. The film comprised got wide appreciation from the audience.
of two parts focussed on various disasters,
both natural and man made . The second part
mainly focused on water resource management.
It covered various programmes under disaster
preparedness programme. In Peringara Grama
Panchayat, the show was organized in
collaboration with PHC. An audio visual
programme was jointly organized by Bodhana
and PHC for sensitizing people on various
monsoon diseases.
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Cleaning campaigns
KIDS, Kottapuram, 25 May 09: Cleaning campaign was organised at the
sites of Water & Sanitation Programme of Eriyad and Methala
Gramapanchayats. The task Force members and other community
members participated in the programme.

TSSS, Thiruvananthapuram, 15 June 09: A cleaning campaign was

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organized at Puthiyathura on 15 June. More than 500 villagers were
mobilized by the task force team. The people were divided into teams and
cleaned the places. Public Health Center, Pulluvila and Parish rendered
their support for the programme. Phenol and bleaching powder was
provided by the center.

WSE, Ernakulam, 27 May 09: A cleaning campaign was arranged in the

Govt. Hospital, Ayyampilly. Mr. M.M Pramukhan, President-Kuzhuppilly
GramaPanchayat, inaugurated the programme. Mr. Sajeeth, Health
Inspector-Kuzhuppilly, Task Force members and members of ADS and
CDS participated. 95 villagers participated in the programme.

Clean Arattupuzha II phase

QSSS, Kollam, 15 May 09: The second phase of Clean Arattupuzha, a
follow up activity of the last year, was organized during the vigilance week
observance. Planning meeting was conducted with Kudumbasree,
Emergency Response Team, Public Health Center, Youth club, Panchayat
Raj Institutions (PRI) and Children for ensuring community participation.
All wards in Arattupuzha Grama Panchayat was selected for the cleaning
programme. Teams for cleaning, house hold campaign and monitoring
were formed from each ward.

Primary Health Center provided chlorine, hand gloves and bleaching

powder for cleaning. The team cleaned the vulnerable areas of each ward
and visited every house to make the people vigilant in cleanliness. More
than 1200 community members participated , including youth, children
and members of PRI. After the cleaning, an evaluation session was
conducted to share the experience and to plan follow up activities. The
campaign got wide acclaims from the Govt. and PRI members.

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Vigilance March
Bodhana, Thiruvalla, 23 May 09: A ‘Disaster
vigilance march’ was organized as part of
the observance. The rally started by noon
from Thalavady Grama Panchayat junction
an ended at Neeretupuramp -
chakkulathkavu junction. Fr. Varghese
Maruthoor, Executive Director-Bodhana
flagged off the rally. 200 Programme
coordinators, Animators and Task Force
members coordinated the rally. The rally
ended with a pledge by the participants
and they promised that joint effort will be
taken to withstand the impacts of any
disasters.
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Medical Camps and
Health awareness campaigns
Eye Camp
TSSS, Thiruvananthapuram, 23 May 09: An eye camp was conducted at
Cheramanthuruth (Kadinamkulam GP) in association with the
Progressive Students Arts and Sports Club & Library (PSAC & L). The
medical team from Regional ophthalmology centre comprised of doctors,
refractionists and senior technical assistant led the camp. 90 people
participated in the camp.
Medical Camp and Health Care programmes
KIDS, Kottapuram, 26 May 09: A medical camp and health awareness
exhibition was organized in Eriyad Grama Panchayat. The programme
was the joint venture of KIDS and the panchayat. Mr. Kochumoideed,
President, Eriyad GP, inaugurated the programme. Fr. Johnson Panketh,
Director, KIDS gave keynote address. Physicians from General Medicine,
Gynecology and Ophthalmology departments provided their services in
the camp. Medicines were provided for the patients. 423 members
attended the camp.
Cartoon and photos relating cancer and contagious diseases were
displayed in the health awareness exhibition. Health Centre, Madavana
and Amala Hospital, Thrissur partnered the programme by providing their
staff. Booklets and brochures depicting various diseases and preventions
distributed with the support of the partners.
27 May 09: Health awareness programme was organized for the task force
members at Methala GP. Mr. Ratheesh, Member, Kodungallur Block
inaugurated the Programme. 74 task force members attended. The Health
Inspector, PHC-Madavana , the resource person, explained about the
diseases in monsoon season and the possible remedial measures.
Camp for blood pressure and blood sugar check up
WSE, Ernakulam: Blood pressure (BP) and blood sugar check up camp
was conducted at Maya bazaar colony, Edavanakkadu, under the
leadership of the CBDP youth group, Mrs. Sumi, lab technician facilitated
the sessions. 70 persons checked their BP and Sugar. Out of them 52 have
high BP and 43 have high level of sugar in blood.
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CBDP in 'Thottampattu Festival'

Exhibition stall and Puppet show

Photo exhibition
QSSS, Kollam, 3 May 09: A photo
exhibition was arranged in the
'Thottampattu festival' at Alappadu
Cheriazheekkal temple. Mr. Rajadas,
President, Alappad GP, inaugurated the
stall. Photo exhibition narrated all the
Disaster Risk Management activities of
QSSS. Leaflets and posters were
KIDS, 30 May 09: An ayurvedic medical camp was organized in distributed from the stall. Visitor's book
association with Pallipuram Gramapanchayat and Pallipuram Govt. and contingency fund box were kept in
Ayurveda Hospital. Mr. P.B. Sajeevan, President, Pallipuram Grama the stall and Rs.180 collected as
Panchayat inaugurated the camp. 195 patients utilized the services of the contingency fund.
camp. A team of 4 doctors, 3 supporting staff renderes their service to the
camp and medicines were provided. A puppet show too was organized at
the place. 'Whoopee masters', the
puppet show team developed the
awareness programme which is fully
ESSS, Ernakulam: A cancer awareness programme was organized at focused on CBDP activities. More than
Njarakkal Grama Panchayat on 25th May 09 and a dental check up camp 800 community people watched the
was organized at Elamkunnapuzha Grama Panchayat on 26th May. On show.
31st May, a blood group detection camp was conducted at Nayarambalam
Thottampattu festival is a 10 day
Grama Panchayat and blood donors' forum was formed. Monsoon diseases celebration held in May. During the festival
and precautionary measures, food habits, monsoon diseases and life styles devotees come and stay in small huts
were the topics covered in the health awareness programs. called 'Kudil'. Every year around 1000 huts
have built at the time of the festival and
devotees from various place used to visit
Association with senior citizen forum the temple. Due to these reasons, DMT has
decided to select this place for the puppet
show and made linkage with Karayogam,
QSSS, Kollam, 30 May 09: Disaster Management Team organized a free the local organisation of Dheevara Hindu
eye check up camp at Cheriazheekkal in association with OPE-C, an community which manage religious and
organization of senior citizens at Cheraizheekal. Dr. Oommen from St. social life of people
Thomas Mission Hospital led an awareness session on ophthalmic
problems. Medical team of St. Thomas Mission Hospital checked 116
persons and referred 38 cases for cataract surgery. The hospital will do the
surgery and they provided spectacles for 21 patients.

Awareness programme on Monsoon diseases

TSSS, Thiruvananthapuram: One day awareness programme was
organized at Puthukurichy. The session was led by Sr. Flossy, Dept of
Health, TSSS. She pointed out the importance of hygienic practices to
avoid monsoon diseases. The common diseases in the rainy season and the
preventive measures were explained. 85 people participated. People watching puppet show

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Nature Study
Bodhana, Thiruvalla, 27 May 09: Kuttanad is
famous for its scenic beauty and it is known as
“Rice bowl of Kerala”. But due to unscientific
cultivation, increased use of chemical pesticides
and manures to increase the yield has brought
dramatic changes in the ecological condition of
the place. Kuttanadu was also famous for its bio-
diversity, but it is getting disappeared. In fact,
community members are ignorant about this.
In this context, a nature study was organized in
Peringara and Thalavady. The aim of the
programme was to conscientize the community
about the massive ecological depletion. The
progaramme was held at MTLP School,
Kalathikadavu -Thalavady. The study session
on Nature was led by Sri. K.V Dayal, an
environmental activist. Sessions included a
field study and a transect walk with participants
to explore nature and to see different plants
having medicinal value. He exhorted the
participants to start organic farming to save
nature and natural environment of Kuttanadu.
The participants including children, Task Force
members and general public could familiarize
with different species of plants and its
importance in day to day life through the
programme. The second programme was held
at St. George Orthodox hall-Vengal in
Periangara Grama Panchayat On 28th May. Mr.
P J John, Programme Support Officer, Caritas
India extended felicitation to the Nature Study
programme.
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
C limate change was one of the themes in the disaster vigilance week
observance. Raising community awareness is of foremost
importance when adapting to a changing climate. Big initiatives
may be needed depending on the magnitude of impacts, but even small
activities on the ground can contribute a great deal to coping with adverse
climate change impacts. ADS & SWS observed the disaster vigilance
week for dessemintating information regarding the impacts of climate
change and to aware people about the need of environment protection.
Awareness program on Climate change
ESSS, Ernakulam, 22 May 2009: An awareness program on climate
change was organized. Mr. V.J Jose, River Keeper, Periyar handled the
session.
ADS & SWS, Alappuzha, 27 May 09: Disaster Management Committee,
Pollethai of Mararikulam south panchayath organized an awareness
programme about climate change and water borne diseases at Pallotine
Parish hall. The session on climate change was led by Ms. Jiji Ponnan,
Coordinator, CBDP. Causes of climate change, its effects on the living
organisms and the importance of reducing the usage of plastics were
covered in the sessions. The second session on Water borne diseases was
led by Dr. Sajith Kumar, Medical Officer, PHC - Chettikkadu. The topics
covered in the session were preventive and curative measures of epidemics
like chickun guinea, viral fever and cholera.
Workshop on Climate change - Punnapra North
Panchayat
ADS, Alappuzha, 28 May 09: CBDP project team and DMC members of
Vattayal and Vadackal arranged a workshop on Climate change at Kolping
centre, Vattayal. The topic was handled by Ms. Amrutha Sebastian, Chief
Coordinator- AWEDS. She introduced the topic by giving examples of the
effects of climate change. The participants were divided into five groups
and each group discussed the causes and effects of climate change. She
explained the effects of climate change in the coastal region and the
measures can be taken to reduce the vulnerabilities. In the afternoon
session, the resource person clarified the doubts of the participants
regarding climate change.
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“Cycle is my fashion, Nature is my passion”

ADS & SWS, Alappuzha, 23 May 09: A seminar on climate change was Planting trees
arranged for Children's club members. Project Coordinator, Ms. Jiji
Ponnan, Mrs. Reena Joseph, Assistant Coordinator and Mrs. Riyamol,
Animator jointly led the sessions. After the training programme they
formed a cycle club with the aim of promoting the message of reducing the
carbon emission. The children's club members took the responsibility for
spreading the message in the village and adding members to the club. The
animator Mrs. Reena Joseph will monitor the activities.

Drawing Competition on environment protection

ADS & SWS, Alappuzha, 20 May 09: A drawing competition for the
children's club was organized at ADS hall. 52 children from different
groups participated. This programme aimed to sensitize the children's club
members on environment protection and its impacts on human life. Prizes
CHASS, Changanassery:
were given to the winners at the end of the programme.
During the disaster vigilance week
observation, plants were distributed and
Exhibition on Climate Change planted at public places in Muttar Grama
Panchayat by the Task Force and
ADS & SWS, Alappuzha, 21 May 09; With the aim of generating Changathikkuttom members. Plants for
consciousness among the people on climate change children's club plantation were collected from Social
st
members conducted an exhibition at ADS on 21 May.
forestry department, Alappuzha. Mr.
Sundaresapanikar, Secretary, Muttar GP
distributed the plants. Ward members,
parish priest, Coordination Committee
members, CHASS unit representatives and
Task Force (TF) members attended the
programme. The plants will be monitored

Fr.Romance Antony addressing the press meet Photo exhibition at Kollam as part of
at Kollam on 28th May 09 vigilance week validictory function 0n 29th May 09
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Valedictory function of
Vigilance Week at Kollam
The valedictory function of the vigilance week observance 2009 and the
inauguration of the third year activities of SOA III phase of CBDP was
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held at Maha Jubilee Auditorium, Bishop Jerome Nagar, Kollam on 29
May 2009.The inaugural session started at 1.40 pm with a prayer. Fr.
Romance Antony- Director Kerala Social Service Forum (KSSF)
welcomed all the dignitaries. In his speech he gave an outline about the
scope and objective of Community Based Disaster Preparedness Project.

Most Rev. Dr. Stanley Roman Bishop of Quilon gave the Presidential
address. In His words Lordship suggested that other development
programmes in the coastal villages has to be taken up along with disaster
Hon. Minister inaugurating the event management programme.

Hon. Minister for Labour & Excise Sri. P.K. Gurudasan inaugurated the III
phases of CBDP programmes and valedictory function of vigilance week
observations by lighting the sacred lamp. In his inaugural address, he
upheld the services provided by Catholic Churches of Kerala in the
spectrum of social and community development initiatives. Expressing his
happiness in associating with the programme he declared that Govt. of
Kerala would extend all support to Catholic Churches in many dimensions
for the betterment of people and community. He appreciated Caritas India
and its associating agencies and NGO's for rightful implementation of
disaster preparedness project in coastal villages coming under 10 dioceses
of Kerala.

Presidentail address-Rt.Rev.Dr.Stanley Roman-Bishop of Quilon Mr. N. Padmalochanan, Mayor of Kollam released the Annual report of
CBDP project in Kerala supported by Caritas India.

Mr. Rajadas, President, Alappad Grama Panchayath in felicitation

expressed his heartfelt praise and admiration to the catholic church for
systematic implementation of CBDP project of Caritas India and CBDRM
activities of UNDP, Govt. of Kerala (GoK). He expressed his opinion and
requested GoK to install warning systems in all coastal villages.

Bishop of Quilon was invited to present the mementoes to all the working
partners for their successful achievements in the implementation of CBDP
project.

Mr. Ajith Chacko, State Coordinator, UNDP-CBDRM presented gifts to

the children's group -Changathikkootam- for presenting a thematic street
Glimpse of audience play in the event.
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Vigilance Week Programmes-Consolidated data

No of
Sl.No Activite s done at partne r le ve l
Programs
1 District level inauguration (Joint venture) 2
2 Panchayat/Regional level inauguration 7
3 Cleaning campaign 22
4 Medical camp 7
Blood group detection camp/Blood donors forum
5 formation 2
6 Health awareness campaign 4
Workshop/Seminar on climate change/personality
7 development 6
8 Social action programmes 1
9 Boat rowing programme 1
10 Competition for children 2
11 Children's camp 6
12 EDP candidates meet 1
13 Task Force convention 1
14 Bio shield protection program 1
15 Nature study programme 2
16 Counseling programme 2
IEC Activites
17 Tele show 12
18 Photo exhibition 3
19 Puppet show 1
20 Poster campaign 1
21 Road show 1
22 Street play demonstration 45

Reports compiled by;

Deepak.OJ, Programme Coordinator, KSSF
Bindu Abraham, Documentation Officer, KSSF
Kerala Social Service Forum
AMOS Cenre, Adichira, Thellakom PO
Kottayam 686 039, KERALA
Tel: 0481 - 2594802, 2594803
kssforum@yahoo.com, director@kssf.org
www.kssf.org