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I am happy to note that Kerala Social Service Forum is bringing out a consolidated report of the interventions by the Diocesan Social Service Societies in the year 2009-2010. The report is unique as it is the first ever consolidated report for any given year. This report should set a precedence which I am sure will be continued in the years to come . I am sure this consolidated report will go a long way in enhancing the image of the Church in the civil society of Kerala and in contributing towards harnessing social support for the programs of the Catholic dioceses in their welfare and development programs. This report is in partial fulfilment of the mandate of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council to project a unified picture of the contribution of the Church to the socio economic development of the State. The report should serve to place the Church as a force to be reckoned with in addressing the concerns of the people , very specially the marginalised sections. The presence of the Church in sectors like agriculture , fisheries , environment and a host of other areas is as important as its presence in education and health care . The findings of this report amply testifies the enviable position of the Church in contributing towards the emancipation of the deprived sections in our community. On behalf of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council , I am offering felicitations to the directors of the Diocesan Social Service Societies ,their associates and all those involved with programs and projects. I do hope that this report will serve to strengthen the partnership Kerala Social Service Forum has forged with its supporting partners including Central and State Governments .
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Part I Data Analysis & Interpretation Introduction Background Intervention areas Organisational Strengthening Community Based Organisations formed and promoted by DSSSs Entrepreneurial Development Programme Microfinance Livelihood Measures Disaster Response Social Development Programmes Good Governance Social Action Research Focused Group Interventions Natural Resource Management Rural Technology Innovation Constraints Consolidated Financial Utilisation of the 30 DSSSs during the financial year 2009-10 Part II Spheres of Influence
Vision Growing in to a vibrant resource centre of excellence for the establishment of a just society Mission Capacitating partner organizations through animation, training, knowledge dissemination, consultancy, networking, advocacy, lobbying and research. Thrust Areas of Intervention Sustainable Management of natural resource Rejuvenating the farm sector with emphasis on promotion of bio diversity and organic farming Accelerating response to the livelihood crisis in fisheries sector integrated Dalit & Tribals Enhancing development with focus on social inclusion and accessing equity people centered health care Facilitating in and promoting good Partaking governance of gender mainstreaming as an Promotion overarching tool for empowerment.
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Stephen Athipozhiyil Chairman Justice Peace & Development Commission, KCBC President, Kerala Social Service Forum
Foreword
The voluntary sector has contributed significantly to finding innovative solutions to poverty, deprivation, discrimination and exclusion, through means such as awareness raising, social mobilization, service delivery, training, research, and advocacy. The voluntary sector has been serving as an effective non-political link between the people and the Government. {from the National Policy on Voluntary Sector}. As one of the biggest clusters of Voluntary organisations in the State, Kerala Social Service Forum has been in the vanguard in the fight against poverty and to promote services to the cause of rural development and empowerment of the deprived sections of people. As a network of organisations that share the same assigned to the voluntary sector. Many previous efforts in consolidation had to be wound up half way through. The input in financial terms is a sine a qua non in any consolidation both as a relevant indicator in establishing transparency and to gauge the volume of intervention by the Network. We are to admit that the financial volume of intervention is far below the actual financial utilization. We hope to tide over this lacuna in our future reports. While compiling the activities of DSSSs for the year 2010-2011, we will put in place ready matrix wherein DSSSs can just feed information which in turn could be easily consolidated and would present a truer picture of the social apostolate of the Church through the DSSSs. Synergy and Convergence are two essential constituents for the effective functioning of any organisation and especially of a network system. Networking being the objective of a regional Forum like KSSF, joint work and co-operative action has to be promoted with no compromise. The combined action of the member organisations is bound to increase the effectiveness of each of the member DSSSs. When we put together the output of the members of the network the result is definitely greater than the individual sum of each of the DSSS. Synergy is created when things work in concert together to create an outcome that is in some way of more value than the total of what the individual input is. The reason why DSSSs come together is to pool together different complementary skills. The flow of synergy in KSSF is to yet to be mainstreamed and regulated so as to become an instrument for effectiveness and collective learning. inspiration and similar vision/mission, Kerala Social Service Forum This report would not have been possible without the commitment and persistent efforts of KSSF team. We place on record the leadership given by Ms. Nycy A. Ninan M.S.W in data analysis and interpretation. We also thank Ms. Lakshmi Shankar M.S.W and Mr. O.J. Deepak M.S.W who assisted the project. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. John T. Samuel (Consultant) and Ms. Alphonsa Bini for their contributions. Last but not the least, this venture would not have seen the light of the day without the strong cooperation from our 30 partners. is happy to present this analytical consolidation of the interventions of its member organizations in the year 2009-2010. We are more concerned about discovering ourselves than showcasing the collective achievements of the member organisations. This first ever compilation of the activities of Diocesan Social Service Societies {DSSS} is in response to the mandate of Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council to present a consolidated report of the interventions by the Diocesan Social Service Societies in Kerala. The ultimate target is to capture the total picture of the welfare and development interventions by all the Church entities DSSSs, NGOs affiliated or recognized by Church, Religious Congregations, Parishes and Lay Associations. We shall embark on such a mission while preparing the report for the year 2010-2011 and we hope we will succeed .Such a report is bound to enhance the image of the Church especially at a time when the Church is being targeted for attack. The present report is limited to the activities of DSSSs. Though the present attempt has not met all the standards that would make it complete, this report displays a true picture of the total social intervention of all the Catholic dioceses in Kerala through their official departments for social action. There are inherent limitations in compiling the activities of DSSSs as the parameters of reporting and documentation are not the same. There is no unanimity in areas of intervention or in thematic areas. The present report is more analytical in nature. The consolidation cannot be claimed as comprehensive but it should provide ample material for revamping the thrust areas as against the aspirations of the people or the national priorities
Convergence is an essential process that must accompany any Network. The activities and social interventions must meet together to create cumulative results .The overall impact of the divergent interventions of the Catholic dioceses should create a cumulative impact which could be projected as a platform for effective lobbying with Government agencies as well as international funding partners for partnership in welfare and development projects. The interventions of DSSSs cannot any more remain independent and unconnected responses but must find some space to merge so as to emerge as a unified entity or part of a common venture to address vulnerabilities of the human race. At the ultimate analysis the mission of the Church is to proclaim the good news of liberty and all actions of the Church are called to be part of this healing mission. What makes the DSSSs different from other NGOs is its divine call and shared mandate to make lives different for men and women of our time. This combined story of development initiatives is planned to add to the mission of the Church to proclaim the good news and give witness to the redeeming love of God which demands a preferential option for the marginalised. We are adding to this report a few stories of excellence by DSSSs which should make interesting reading. We have included all the stories in human development that were sent by the member organisations. The kaleidoscopic scene that comes out of this presentation is meant to display the many patterns and splendid colours of the varied activities of DSSSs. As we submit this report we feel infinitely humbled with the grace poured on this Network by the Lord who summons humanity to a promised land. We hope that this report will serve to convey to the civil society of Kerala the all embracing love of God incarnate in Jesus Christ at whose word the blind see , deaf hear , dumb speak lepers are cleansed and good news is proclaimed to the poor {Mt.11.5}
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Fr. Romance Antony Secretary, Justice Peace & Development Commission & Executive Director, Kerala Social Service Forum
1. Introduction
DSSSs were divided among the staffs and each staff personally visited the respective DSSSs assigned. Along with data collection the staff also collected pioneering initiatives of each diocese. KSSF staff collected the data from 30 DSSSs in a period of one month. The collected data was then further interpreted and analysed.
Part I
Kerala Social Service Forum {KSSF} is a confederation of the Social Service Societies of the Catholic dioceses in Kerala and as such is the official organ of the Catholic Church in Kerala to give expression to its social concern. KSSF functions under the supervision of the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council. There are now 30 member organisations in the Forum and is recognised as one of the biggest networks of NGOs in Kerala. The partnership formed under the aegis of this confederation has enabled to broaden the intervention base of the DSSSs and to establish sustainable linkages with the development goals and strategies of both the Central and State Governments. This first ever consolidation of the intervention of the member organisations envisages a factual assessment of the projects implemented by the DSSSs and to capture the outcome and the broad contribution of the consortium to the overall development agenda of Kerala.
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Objectives of the venture

of knowledge, experiences and the best Transfer practices / model identified within and across the social development sector of the Catholic Church in Kerala among the partners for using the same conceptually as learning and enlightenment and practically in the form of modified or new practices. use of the printed document for collective Effective bargaining for tapping financial resources from various government departments for the partners as well as the regional forum. of various social development intervention Analysis areas of the partner organizations where the best practices / innovations are coming up and to identify the areas that need capacity building and accompaniment. stake holders are kept informed and Various updated about the social development activities of Kerala Social Service Forum and its member organisations.
2. Background & Methodology

The social development activities initiated by the voluntary organisations of the Kerala Catholic church have been well appreciated by various social development actors. But the mechanisms to make visible the achievements and impact of the efforts even among the partners are not sufficient enough to showcase it. It was observed that the lack of collective effort to record the outcome and impacts of the Church interventions with relevant statistical data is the obstacle. In this context the general body meeting chaired by Mar Mathew Arackal (former Chairman) decided to conduct a study on the activities and achievements of the Catholic Church in Kerala for the year 2009-10. Several strategic planning were undertaken. A questionnaire was developed for the purpose after prolonged discussion and consultation with the experts. The KSSF staff completely dedicated themselves in the process of data collection. The 30
Human resource involved in the process

1. Ms. Nycy A. Ninan, MSW - Documentation Officer 2. Ms. Lakshmi Shankar, MSW-Documentation Officer 3. Mr. Deepak O.J., MSW - Programme Officer 4. Ms. Bindhu Abraham, MSW, LLB - Office Manager 5. Mr. Jaison Varghese , MSW - Programme Officer 6. Ms. Simi C.L, MHRM - Liaison Officer 7. Mr. Jobie Mathew - MCom, Finance Manager 8. The project officers of 30 diocesan partners
Kerala Social Service Forum
Annual Report 2010 -2011
3. Intervention Areas
The relevance of a an NGO or a cluster of NGOs can be assessed from its range of intervention. At the outset we have to state that the intervention base of the member organisations covers a divergent profile. Some of the DSSSs that were established between 1960 and 1970 have come of age having passed through the various paradigm shift in the NGO sector-from welfare to empowerment and to sustainable development . Those DSSSs that emerged due to bifurcation of diocese and DSSS have indirectly inherited the above pardigm shift but set out their journey at some point of the shift of emphasis. There are also DSSSs that emerged in the new millennium with all the charm of millennium development goals. We are however beginning this consoidation from an unbiased listing of the intervention areas.
The above chart illustrates the different areas of intervention by the Diocesan Social Service Societies in Kerala. Among the 24 activities undertaken by the DSSSs, Education, Health and Family Development occupy prime place. 19 DSSSs are concentrating their resources in these areas. The second favoured intervention areas are Natural Resource Management and Micro finance along with investment in Institutional Development and Linkages and Networking. Agriculture and Livestock, Habitat development, and Child Good development, Youth development
4. Organisational Strengthening
Organizational Strengthening has become more and more important in the development sector with emphasis on capacitation in effective planning, implementation and monitoring of projects and programmes. It is also concerned about putting in place policies and systems that would help standardize the practices in the DSSSs.
governance are promoted by 50% of the DSSSs. Income generation Programs /Small and Medium Fig 3.1 Enterprises continues to be top in the agenda of half the number of DSSSs. Response to natural calamities and relief activities remain an inevitable and recurring intervention scene by one third of the members of the network. As regards family development there are a series of Sponsorship programmes like Save A Family Program, Student Sponsorship program, Adopt a Grany etc which are commendable in terms of giving expression to social protection. Health Insurance Schemes and Accident Insurance Policies are new entries in the intervention chart of DSSSs. Fisheries sector emerges as an area not adequately addressed.
4.1 Institutional Development

Institutional development is an integral part of the growth of an organisation whether it is staff development or the structural development. 18 Diocesan Social Service Societies have identified the importance of investing in institutional development so as to improve the productivity of staff. The DSSSs have provided 471trainings to their staffs in order to update their professional skills and knowledge. Exposure visits have also been conducted for the staff to expose them to the various innovative and successful projects which have motivated the staff towards effective replication. A total of 32,511 staff benefited from the above said activities. Fig.4.1.1
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4.2 CEP/IDEA- Integral Planning and Capacity Building for DSSS Partner
The programme titled INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT FOR EMPOWERED ACTION (IDEA) supported by Caritas India is specially designed for empowering partner organizations to move on to an integrated approach to development initiatives by bringing together all the actors in human development in a diocese. Fig.4.2.1
4.3 Linkages
DSSSs have established linkages and networking with 88 departments comprising of 61 Government departments and 27 local, national and international organizations.
List of various Government Departments and Organizations with whom linkages have been established Table 4.3.1 Institute of Fisheries Technology Central Plantation Crops Research Institute Central EKM Child Line, Coast Guard Development Board Coconut Coir Board for People's Rights Council Department of Health, Government of Kerala Department of Science and Technology Directorate of Public Interaction Administration District Blood Bank District Homeo Dept District Industrial Centre District DMO office, DLSA, KELSA-Legal training Fire & Rescue Department Department, Govt. of Kerala Fisheries Kerala State Women's Development Corporation Ltd Kerala Water Authority Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) Krishi Vinjan Kendra Life Insurance Corporation of India Ministry of Environment and forest Ministry of Health & Family Welfare , Govt of India Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India Ministry Small and Medium Enterprises ,Govt of India Municipality, Corporation, Grama, Block and District Panchayats National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development NABARD National Center for Organic Farming National Human Rights Commission National Institute of Design (NID) National Minority Development Finance Corporation NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) NUALS, Department of Law, CUSAT Revenue Department Govt. of Kerala Tsunami Cell Rubber Board Sarva Shikaya Abhayan Spices Board State Disaster Management Authority State Horticulture Mission Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council (VFPCK)
Key achievements of IDEA Programme
Government Medical Colleges Rights Defense Forum Human
Organizational Development Process has been initiated Introduced professional planning systems with strategic approaches for sustainable development. Promoted identification of thrust areas based on the Diocesan Perspective Plan and constitution of Thrust Area committees. Clustered all the ministries and organizations in the diocese for concerted development initiatives. Platform for participatory planning at diocesan level put in place Core concerns have been mainstreamed into the general fabric of the concerned DSSSs. Development concepts are now integrated with other ministries in the dioceses.
Rights Law Net Work Human Indian Institute of Crafts & Design Department of Kerala Irrigation Jan Shikshan Sansthan Kerala Agriculture University Mission Kerala IT Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board Kerala Police Department Kerala Rural Water Sanitation Agency Kerala State Backward Classes Development Corporation Ltd Kerala State Handicapped Development Corporation Kerala State Women's Development Corporation
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Table: 4.3.2 List of International Funding agencies & National Agencies who support DSSSs
Table 5.1 CBOs mobiized by DSSSs
Type of Community Organizations

India Caritas Relief Services Catholic REHASWISS, Switzerland Ko Nig Kirche Germany Christus Bishops' Conference Italian Unidas Manos Club Rotary Hilfe Andheri MU Engineering and Industrial Trust Lions Club Indo Global Social Service Society Family Plan India Save a Kuwait, SMCA Foundation RASKOB Solar Systems (agency) Unique KELI International Switzerland Social Service Forum Kerala SELAVIP, Chilie Foundation Kandoth LACON Functional Vocational Training Research
No 1262 28790 3944 115 349 42 44 40 782 1673 1536 1 1052 1303 20 29 361 116 1 4658 176 1033 146 65 75 14 16 103 10
Membership 363367 486456 62679 1835 5813 18755 553 696 8784 150842 28950 300 21303 320986 364 824 30684 3036 130 90422 1504 12088 3545 3250 16544 98 144 13477 90
Credit Union
SHG (Women Exclusive)

SHG (Men exclusive) SHG (mixed) Elder SHG's SHG federation SHGs of PLHAs Livelihood SHGs Differently abled SHGs Mahila Samajam / Mandal Farm Clubs Tea Farmers Cooperatives
Society
CBR Forum
5. Community Based Organisations formed and promoted by DSSSs

Community mobilization is the accepted strategy for organized and planned social change, which is the cardinal objective of the voluntary sector. It has now been accepted that micro level organisms stand better chance for bringing about change in the lives of people and social situations. The emergence of Community Based Organisations {CBOs} through the initiative of the voluntary sector marked a defining milestone in community development. CBOs are formed for almost all sections and for a variety of purposes. From thrift and credit to EDP and to disaster management, it is an endless list. Self Help Groups the most well known CBOs has now become the carrier for poverty eradication by Govt. People living in similar situations form groups for collective efforts with specific goals. Their coming together creates conditions which broaden the base of self governance and diffusion of power through a wider circle of the population. It is seen as highly localized or neighbourhood institutions whose membership is placed on equal level and whose main goal is the improvement of the social and economic well being of every member. The CBOs mobilized by DSSSs are listed below with their respective numbers.
Youth Clubs Village Development Societies Landless agricultural labourers groups Students Farm Clubs Regional Structures / federations Senior Citizen Forums Women's co-operative Society Children's Groups Widow Groups Task Force in CBDP/CMDRR Domestic Workers Groups Health Clubs DCMS Unit KLM CWM Self Employment Units Community Vigilance Groups
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Prominent CBOs of DSSSs
Fig 5.1
Among the Self help Groups the Women's SHGs rank first with 28, 790 units and 486456 membership. This is definitely the single biggest cluster for women empowerment in the State. And the livelihood SHGs ranks are insignificant because the number of SHGs formed exclusively for livelihood enhancement are less though most of the SHGs carry out one or the other income generation activity whose output in terms of poverty eradication is yet to be assessed. A total number of 47756 CBOs are sponsored, nurtured and promoted by the DSSSs and a large army of 1,647,519 persons are enabled to make significant changes in their lives. The cumulative contribution of this large cluster has not been projected as it deserves. One of the major block is that the CBOs remain as isolated clusters attached to DSSSs with very little networking. A State wide labeling would have provided automatic visibility besides furnishing space for cross cutting co-operation and linkages. It is time to undertake a total review of the accompaniment of CBOs by DSSSs.
income over a period of time is assured. Livestock is widely opted by women as they do not have to dedicate their full time and they can spend a considerable time for their household duties. Livelihood activities like agriculture, kitchen garden, vegetable cultivation, flory culture and fish vending are major activities supported by DSSSs
7. Microfinance
Micro finance systems constitute the base for promotion of entrepreneurial development by the partners in the network who rightly claims to be pioneers in promoting thrift and credit initially through credit unions and subsequently through Self Help Groups. There are various models practiced by DSSSs in streamlining Micro finance-some in a decentralised system following strictly the SHG dynamics, some DSSSs have set up People's Bank while some follow a centralized system. The volume of savings mobilized, credit dispersed etc. is not given in this report. WESCO a branded outfit for microfinance set up by Welfare Services Ernakulum deserves mention as it is a commendable venture and could provide a model frame work for other DSSSs.
Fig 5.1 shows the status of the prominent Community based organisations promoted by DSSSs. The SHGs ranks first among the CBOs with Children's Groups ranking second. A total number of 34064 SHGs under different categories are supported by DSSSs with 566816 members from vulnerable groups streamlined to development dynamics. There are 4658 groups of children with 90422 members who could be supplied with appropriate training and orientation. The recent Self Help Groups of DSSSs
entry in this micro dynamism is the Task forces formed in the coastal villages as part of Community Based Disaster Preparedness Program with 12088 members clustered into 1033 micro units. There is another group under the label Self employment units with 13477 members in 103 units. The increasing number of Farm Clubs promises the formation of a strong network of the farming community.
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Entrepreneurial Development Programmes
Promotion of Income Generating Programmes was always a priority of the voluntary sector because the ultimate end of mobilizing people and formation of micro units of people is enhancing the economic level of families. A variety of options in Income Generation activities have been explored as individual activities and group activities in Micro enterprises. It has not been possible to list the trades adopted by the individuals and the SHGs. However activities like garment making, tailoring and embroidery, saree printing, petty shops, paper carry bag, book binding, poultry, goat rearing, dairy farming, rabbit rearing, pickle making, bakery and confectioneries, curry powders, laundry items etc are carried out with considerable success. There are a very large number of women taking fish vending as an income bearing activity. It would appear that with regard to Small enterprises beneficiaries have preferred to take up Livestock (milch cows and goat rearing) as a preferred enterprise as the investment involved is considerably low and a stable
8. Livelihood Measures
A participatory approach has been adopted by DSSSs as regards livelihood measures based on the belief that people experiencing poverty have abilities and assets that can be used to help them create sustainable livelihood options.
8.1 Agriculture and Livestock

The economy of Kerala is no more governed by any single sector. However a large portion of our population is dependent on agriculture for livelihood be it food crops, spices or other cash crops. Kerala is the producer of 96 percent of India's total yield of pepper and 91 percent of natural rubber. Other major crops in the State are coffee, tea, coconut, cashew and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and cardamom. The space occupied by cultivation of food crops has shrinked considerably. Home gardening is very popular in Kerala.
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Animal husbandry and livestock is an equally important aspect of the state's economy It is evident that farmers are withdrawing from cultivation of food crops. Major reasons for the above are non-availability of large plots, the acute shortage of labour force and the spiralling hike in farm wages. Paddy cultivation is increasingly abandoned by our farmers though rice remains the staple food of Keralites. KSSF network should pay heed to this alarming trend with emphasis on making paddy cultivation both profitable and assured of immediate compensation for crop loss.
Mono cropping goes on unheeded in a State lauded for its rich bio diversity profile. DSSSs should rally round with a better package to address the concerns of farming and farming communities. The KSSF consortium however deserves credit for standing with the farming communities despite all odds. The challenge is to redeem the dignity for faming and to sustain the campaign for sustainable agricultural practices with the ultimate aim of attaining food security, food safety and food sovereignty.
Fig 8.2.1
Fig 8.1.1
Figure 8.2.2 is all about the area of cultivation of various crops. Banana cultivation ranks first with regard to the area taken up for cultivation. The vegetable cultivation ranks second and the least cultivated area is for the food crops. Figure 8.2.2
The chart 8.1.1 describes the Number of units developed under Agriculture and Livestock and its male and female beneficiaries. Female beneficiaries are higher in number. The reason is that most of the Agriculture and livestock programmes are being carried out through SHG's constituted by women.
8.2 Units and areas of cultivation

Figure 8.2.1 is about the cultivation units of various crops. It is evident that the vegetable cultivation units are higher. One of the reasons behind high rate of vegetable cultivation is that the economical risk involved in the vegetable cultivation is comparatively less when compared to the other crops and also it is considered to be economical and profitable.
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8.2 Bhakshysa Sumrudhy

Bhakshysa Sumrudhy the proud intervention of KSSF as a collective response of the Catholic Church in Kerala to the ensuing crisis in Food Security has made inroads into a dying agri scenario of the State. Basically we are dealing with the fundamental right to life. Based on Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has regarded the Right to Food as a fundamental requirement for the right to life. The number of under nourished persons has increased from about 210 million in 1990-1992 to 252 million in 2004-2006. India has about half the worlds under nourished children. There has been a decline in the per capita calorie consumption in recent decades. The percentage of children below three years who are undernourished is 40%. The paradox is that grain mountain and hungry millions continue to co-exist.
Food Security, as internationally accepted, involves physical, economic and social access to a balanced diet, safe drinking water, and environmental hygiene and primary health care. The above definition will involve concurrent attention to the availability of food in the market, the ability to buy needed food and the capability to absorb and utilize the food in the body. Thus food and non food factors {that is, drinking water, environmental hygiene and primary health care} are involved in food security The partners in the program have selected 176 cluster villages in 60 Grama Panchayaths and formed 283 Farmer's Fraternity Groups spread across the State as part of the Food Security Campaign. We have presently mobilized 5807 farmers for introduction to organic farming practices as detailed below district wise. Table 8.2.1
An effective linkage is established between partners and agriculture and allied departments knowledge in Agriculture is shared and Traditional promoted for possible preservation.
Promotion of Sustainable Agricultural Practices is the key highlight of the special intervention in Wayanad. Practical demonstrations on organic input preparations and seed selection improved the skill and knowledge in chemical free farming and revived innate methods of soil fertility. .Besides training on organic farming, exposure visits were arranged for farmers to renowned farms in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The programme coordination unit located at Kalpetta besides coordinating the programmes by the partner agencies arranged several training programmes for the personnel of NGOs on a range of related subjects. A total of 46 workshops attended by 3328 persons were arranged as part of the campaign.
8.3 Save Farmers Campaign (SFC)

Save Farmers Campaign (SFC) is a Network promoted by KSSF in the wake of the Agrarian Crisis and Suicides in Wayanad. The strategic intervention has made remarkable contribution in addressing issues related to agrarian crisis and in proposing remedial measures. The SFC network is constituted of seven NGOs in Wayanad and the programme is supported by Caritas India.
Consolidated Intervention of FARM, Wayanad

Social: Name of Activity Orientation on seminar on PRI Mass awareness program on food safety, security, climate change and organic farming No. of programs 18 18 36 Participants Male Female 852 535 1387 1374 1002 2376 Table 8.3.1 Total 2226 1537 3763
Sl. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
District Thiruvananthapuram Kollam Pathanamtitta Alapuzha Kottayam Idukki Ernakulam Trichur Palakkad Malappuram Kozhikode Wayanad Kannur Kasargode Total
No of Farmers mobilized 326 165 200 892 820
Economic: 489 905 433 298 156 100 622 324 77 5807 Ecological: Name of Activity Key Achievements mobilized 5807 model organic farmers all Partners over Kerala. safety Campaign was organized in 176 The Food villagers / 60 Panchayaths in the State.
Table 8.3.2 No. of programs 17 12 13 20 0 02 64 Participants Male Female 779 193 62 475 36 100 1645 425 146 146 421 115 50 1303 Total 1204 339 208 896 151 150 2948
Name of Activity Workshop on promotion and certification of organic farming Model creation of organic farming units Skill training for IGP Interface with development Actors IGP Support Distribution of seeds and seedings
Table 8.3.3 No. of programs Participants Male Female 760 883 Total
Partners identified Lead Farmers who are practicing sustainable agriculture. The cluster level orientation and seminars covered 10000 farmers. Farm Clubs are being registered under NABARD.
Awareness generation on the importance of promotion and conservation of indigenous variety of food crops 19 760 883 1643 19 1643
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Health: Name of Activity Awareness on pesticide free food crops Awareness creation on anti-alcoholism & drug abuse Health awareness and value education for children Awareness generation for family members and volunteers on killer diseases Medical support No. of programs 30 30 30 27 117 Tribal: Name of Activity Awareness programs Promotion of collective farming Farm based vocational training (LMV driving) Nutrition farming No. of programs 54 Participants Male Female 1187 58 48 1293 8.3.1 BEFRIENDING One of the achievements of SFC was the initiative to touch the lives battered by suicides. Befriending was adapted as an effective tool to redress the minds of persons in psychological distress. The concept of befriending implies an empathetic intervention set to heal and restore the clients to 1861 33 44 1938 Participants Male Female 1166 919 1878 852 4815 1738 1554 2429 1655 7376
Table 8.3.4
8.4 Other major interventions in agriculture

Total 2904 2473 4307 2507 175 12366 Table 8.3.5 Total 3048 91 92 210 3441 8.4.1 WHITE PEPPER produced by Wayanad Social It is evident that farmers are withdrawing from cultivation of food crops. Major reasons for the above are non-availability of large plots, the acute shortage of labour force and the spiraling hike in farm wages. Paddy cultivation is increasingly abandoned by our farmers though rice remains the staple food of Keralites. KSSF network should pay heed to this alarming trend with emphasis on making paddy cultivation both profitable and assured of immediate compensation for crop loss. Mono cropping goes on unheeded in a State lauded for its rich bio diversity profile. DSSSs should rally round with a better package to address the concerns of farming and farming communities. The KSSF consortium however deserves credit for standing with the farming communities despite all odds. The challenge is to redeem the dignity for faming and to sustain the campaign for sustainable agricultural practices with the ultimate aim of attaining food security, food safety and food sovereignty. Service Society (WSSS) is a unique initiative in the promotion of organic farming. WSSS started it experiments on the production of white pepper in association with National Institute of Inter disciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvanathapuram since 2003. Scientist from NIIST gave necessary technical support in experiments in the development of new method of white pepper production from black/fresh pepper. WSSS succeeded in the commercial production of white pepper from 500 kilograms to 25 metric ton in the year of 2010. For more details see page 60-62 8.4.2 Farm Fests conducted by Kottayam Social service Society and Tellicherry Social Service Society stand out as proud moments for the Catholic Church in Kerala. Chaitanya Mela is organised by KSSS is an annual fete since a decade. POLIKA organised by TSSS has all the potential of becoming the most enlightening event for farmers in north Malabar. dignity, confidence and self esteem. Our befriending coordinators attended families orphaned due to suicide by the head of the family, persons who attempted suicide, persons prone to attempt suicide and families in distress. A total of 2141 persons were be friended as detailed below. Other mentionable FARM FESTS are those arranged by WSE, NIDS, PSWS, and SHREYAS. 8.4.3 BANANA VILLAGE initiated by Welfare Services Ernakulam at Angamaly is an experiment in creating a model farm with varieties of traditional bananas in a single plot with prospects of small farmers rallying round to produce chemical free banana for domestic consumption.
Table 8.3.1.1 Suicide victim M 182 F 596 Suicide attempted M 27 F 74 Suicide prone M 20 F 72 Distressed families M 405 F 765 M 634 Total F 1507 Grand Total 2141
8.5 Fisheries
Kerala accounts for a huge output of freshwater and marine fish haul every year. Fishing and related activities are the major occupations of about 10.85 lakh people in the State. The State yields about 6.75 lakh tones of fish each year, which create a significant boost to the business and economy of Kerala.
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issues are so grave that urgent attention of the State and NGOs is called for. KSSF must urgently strategise the intervention plan in this sector with a time bound plan of action.
hazard and limiting further damage and returning as close as possible to the state before the hazard incident. Effective Emergency Management relies on a thorough integration of emergency plans at all levels of the organization and an understanding that the lowest levels of the organization are responsible for managing the emergency and getting additional resources and assistance from the upper levels.
9 Disaster Response
Disaster Response or management is the generic name of an interdisciplinary field dealing with the strategic organizational management processes used to protect critical assets of a community from hazard risks that can cause disasters or catastrophes, and to ensure their continuance within their planned lifetime. Assets are categorized as either living things, non-living things, cultural or economic. Hazards are categorized by their cause, either natural or human-made. The entire strategic management process is divided into four fields to aid in identification of the processes. The four fields normally deal with risk reduction, preparing resources to respond to the hazard, responding to the actual damage caused by the
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Emergency Relief Activities
Fig. 9.1.1 is about the emergency relief activities carried out through out Kerala by the DSSS's which consists of distribution of food and cloths during the emergency hours, providing necessary medical assistances, establishing relief camps etc. Along with these other major emergency relief activities include providing assistance for house maintenance, education, 'Sharmadan' (cleaning up surroundings including ponds and wells), and also providing awareness to the vulnerable groups.
Fig.9.1.1 Figure 8.5.1 describes the number of units developed in the fisheries sector and the total number of male- female beneficiaries under the program. The major interventions in the fisheries sector are undertaken through CBOs - SHGs and credit unions. Income Generation Programmes, health promotion activities and support programmes like health insurance, assistance for education etc are the major activities initiated in the sector. The major beneficiaries in these programmes are women folk.
Kerala has a coastline of 560 Km covering nine districts. The marine fisheries sector covering total dependents of 2 lakh fish workers and allied workers has over the years turned out to be a sector with high capital investment. With total and semi mechanisation having complete sway and the introduction of increasing number of large deep sea trawlers with no control mechanisms, the sector is being taken over by corporate houses and monopolies. Some of the DSSSs who were actively involved with mobilization of traditional fishermen, transfer of technology, auctioning and marketing have been bowled over. The Kerala State Fisheries department and Matsyfed has stepped into provide technology and capital support to traditional fishermen leaving very little space for DSSSs. Only six DSSSs have some sort of intervention in the sector
which is limited to micro finance support to fish vending women, value addition ventures and welfare measures. Despite the above ground realities, the coastal villages {222 fishing villages in marine sector and 113 fishing villages in the inland sector} remain the most backward spots in Kerala in terms of internationally accepted indicators of human development. No justification can be provided for KSSF and the DSSSs with operation area in the coastal belt to skip this most vulnerable sector. Kerala has a strong Inland fishing sector with 34 lakes, 44 rivers besides its rich backwaters. All the 30 DSSSs have stake in this sector and yet little intervention in the sector is reported. Both marine and inland fisheries sectors are linked to environment concerns and the ecological
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9.2 Disaster Management

Fig.9.2.1 Task forces formed Community Members 2417 2892 2502 2467 1507 891 891 13567 GP* members 249 221 256 194 117 73 179 1289 Table 9.3.1 No 315 287 303 309 198 122 43 1577 Children 132 152 151 114 51 395 234 983 GO* members 128 139 217 141 55 20 183 883
Task Forces Early warning team Search and Rescue Team Medical & First Aid team Relief & Rehabilitation Team Damage Assessment Team Water & Sanitation Team disaster Manaent Team Total
10.Social Development Programmes

10.1 Health
Fig 9.2.1 illustrates the disaster management programs and the involvement of the community in terms of male- female bifurcation. 1655 activities were undertaken throughout the coastal and back water areas of Kerala. A total of 6, 77,446 persons benefited by the activities undertaken. Recent studies have proved that Kerala State is vulnerable to a multitude of disasters and is categorized as a multi-hazard prone State. The State experiences various kinds of disasters of recurrent nature which result in loss of life, livelihood and property (public and private), and disruption of economic activity, besides causing immense misery and hardship to the affected population. The activities undertaken in disaster management are mainly meant to empower vulnerable sects of the community to face disasters with reasonable maturity. It also aims at building a good rapport between the community and the local administrators.
9.3 Community Based Disaster Preparedness Programme (CBDP)

CBDP, a joint initiative of the Caritas India, Kerala Social Service Forum and Diocesan Social Service Societies was implemented from 2006 in 382 wards in 28 Grama Panchayats and 2 Muncipal Corporations in five coastal districts (Thiruvanathapuram, Kollam, Alapuzha, Kochi, and Thrissur) and 54 wards in Kuttanad , another disaster recurring spot of Kerala. After the relief and rehabilitation phases in the tsunami response operation, Caritas India and Kerala Social service Forum partnered to enter a phase of resilience building by initiating the CBDP programme. The laudable contribution of the programme is the formation of Task forces and preparation of Contingency Plans for effective disaster preparedness and management. The programme has since been rechristened as Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction.
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Health is termed as physical, mental and social well being rather than absence of disease or disability. The interventions undertaken in the field of health by the DSSS is in alliance with the above said definition. The major activities undertaken in the field of health include awareness programmes, medical camps, free medicinal aids, nutritional supplement, reproductive child health programmes, herbal plantations, health insurance programmes, alternative medicines etc. Among the activities awareness creation stands first with 1667 awareness programmes covering a population of 1, 11,396 as educating people regarding heath and various factors affecting it is a valuable investment. The scope of intervention by DSSSs in the Health Sector has been downsized with the widening of health care facilities by the State and the improvement of health status of people and greater awareness on health issues by people. And yet the fact remains that health care is increasingly becoming unaffordable to a large segment of our population and the emergence of new health issues poses serious questions for discussion. Resurgence of life style illness is an issue to be met with matching response. It would seem DSSSs should return to the Health Sector with reworked focus and stress on community owned health education and promotion of alternative health care facilities.
10.2 Education
Education is a basic tool for emancipation of any given community and entry point for sustainable development. The Fig 4.2.1 describes the importance given to the education sector by DSSSs. Here also the female domination is obvious. The programmes undertaken in the education interventions include sponsorships, scholarships, career guidance programmes, computer educations, non formal education programmes, vocational trainings etc. In the education sector the other major activities undertaken include the following:
Providing employable skills to youth has been taken up as a priority by almost all the DSSSs. The facility provided by FVTRS to assist th school drop outs to qualify themselves for employment is a notable contribution. An additional feature is the provision for certification by National Open School Institute and Indira Gandhi National Open University which imparts dignity to people deprived of University degree.A programme for skill up gradation with the support of NORKA ROOTS has provided upgradaion in their respective skills to 156 youngsters. 20 of them have found placement in Gulf Countries through the courtesy of Norka Roots. Almost total literacy, total pass up to Xth std, wide options and patronage of English medium schools, large scope for professional courses with mushrooming of self financing institutions, decline in quality and standard in education, indebtedness bestowed on
families on account of patronage of self financing courses, the increasing trend of overseas immigration are some of the features of the education scenario of God's own country. The ongoing debate as to whether our education system provides employable skills to a large segment of our young generation should engage the priority of the voluntary sector. Yet another challenge is to provide life skill education, value education and appropriate course guidance. There are new openings in education like agriculture and fisheries related courses, which will serve to enable job opportunities with traditional skills. An education system unattached to our farms, sea and lakes and only focus on opportunities abroad are to be resolved with alternatives. It has become important to the Church sector to explore fresh avenue in education sector so as to redeem our community from degeneration.
formal Education Programmes 669 Non 766 Sponsorship Programmes, 161 Career Guidance Programmes Computer Education Programmes Vocational Training Programmes 1868 Scholarship Programmes.
10.3 Habitat Development

Fig 10.3.1
A total of 46,798 students benefitted from the activities undertaken in the educational sector. future generation. The above programs play a vital role in empowering the
Fig. 4.2.1
The above figure is about the habitat development programmes which include house constructions, maintenance of houses, formation of Residence Associations etc. Total number of beneficiaries covered under the programme comes up to 5826. House construction was one of the major activities in habitat development. Under the house construction 1340
houses have been built covering 4305 beneficiaries and 438 houses are under construction. It is worth mentioning in this respect the pioneering initiatives of Quilon Social Service Society in relocating families living in disaster prone areas which are a commendable model in NGO Government partnership in habitat development depicted in pages 78-79 in this report.
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10.4 Family Development

Fig. 10.4.1
concentrates on providing leadership trainings so as to amalgamate citizens into governance structures. It would appear that DSSSs have not adequately approached the decentralized planning process and social auditing process, which are evidently effective means to empower people. Strengthening Grama Sabas stand out as a single biggest challenge to a strong network like KSSF.
clustered on the hills and mountains of Kerala, the Western Ghat, bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Wayanad has the highest number of tribals (1, 36,062). Idukki (50,973) and Palakkad (39,665) are the next two districts that make the lion portion of the native tribal people groups in the State. Paniyas is the biggest tribe among the major 36 tribes. Paniyas inhabit in the regions of Wayanad and the neighboring parts of Kannur and Malappuram. Cholanaikans, Kurumbas, Kattunaikans, Kadars and Koragas are the five primitive tribal groups in Kerala. They constitute nearly 5 % of the total tribal population in the State. Cholanaikans can be said as the most primitive of them and found only in the Malappuram District. Kattunaikans, another lower-hill community related to Cholanaikans, are mainly seen in Wayanad district and some in Malappuram and Kozhikode districts. Kadar population is found in Trichur and Palakkad districts. Kurumbas are living in the Attappady Block of Palakkad district. The Koraga habitat is in the plain areas of Kasaragod district. Fig 13.1.1
12. Social Action Research

Diocesan Social Service Societies have paid attention on Social Action Research which is powerful tool in linking development to ground realities. Topics covered for research were : Decentralization, Civic Consciousness, Legal Rights and Social Accountability, Educational Backwardness of Tribal & Involvement in NREGS , Pazhazhi Kanal survey(CWRDM),Organic Family is the fundamental unit of a society. All the 29 DSSSs focus on family development and in the programmes organized, family sponsorship is the major activity focused by the DSSS with coverage of 5,330 families throughout Kerala. A total of 12,518 beneficiaries are covered under the SAFP programme alone .There are at least two other family sponsorship programmes promoted by DSSSs. various types of insurance programmes are also organized for the family benefits. The family sponsorship, insuranceprogrammes, counseling, trainings etc mainly focuses on assisting the disadvantaged families in the societies. Many DSSSs are involved in strengthening family through support systems and mediation. Addressing domestic violence is a challenge of our times. Farming, Manual Scavengers, Women Empowerment, Child Development, CBR- Evaluation Survey, ICDP, and Duck Farming respectively. Kerala Social Service Forum have also played a key role in studying the various burning issues like Agrarian Crisis in the district of Wayanad and the Multi Stake Holder Responses to the agrarian crisis in Wayanad , Psycho Social Autopsy of Suicides in Wayanad, A participatory action research on facilitating agricultural regeneration measures (FARM) as an intervention to agrarian crisis and farmers suicide of Wayanad has been completed The geographical area covered under the studies include Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Wayanad, Valapattanam, Kuppam, Ancharakandy Rivers, Pazhzhi Canal areas, Naduvil punchayat, areas under Japan water supply-(JBIC), Ranni, Mallappally, Niranam, and Kattapana respectively.
11. Good Governance

Good governance is widely regarded as one of the key ingredients for poverty reduction and sustainable development. The developmental organizations have a crucial role to play in promotion of Governance by providing awareness on structures and facilities under Panchayat Raj/ Nagara Palika institutions acts and rights of citizens. In order to bring awareness among the people, 67 % of the DSSS concentrates on providing orientation seminars, where as 20% of them Fig. 11.1
13. Focused Group Intervention

Focus group intervention aims at the holistic development of the communities or sections that are vulnerable for exploitation. Fig 13.1.1 depicts that 2569 activities are undertaken throughout the tribals in Kerala. 1, 32,034 tribal beneficiaries are covered by the interventions undertaken by the DSSS s in Kerala. The activities for the tribals include Education and awareness creation Programmes, Livelihood enhancement, Leadership promotion and capacity building (in order to mainstream them into the society), Promotion of tribal culture and indigenous practices, Health Programmes etc.
13.1 Tribal Development

The scheduled tribal population in Kerala is 3, 64,189 (female- 184020; male- 180169). Tribal communities
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13.4 Geriatric Care

As a result of the activities undertaken by the DSSS a total number of 18, 208 geriatric population including 6,641 males and 9,160 females benefitted. As per the depiction shown in the pie diagram above 27 % of the focus of DSSSs is on providing social protection measures to the aged. As a result of the nuclear family trend prevalent in our society the aged are deprived of proper care in terms of health along with fact that the family fails to provide proper psychological support. It has been clearly depicted in the pie chart that various activities like senior citizens' clubs, motivational programmes etc are taken up to encourage the geriatric population to overcome the emotional stress faced during the process of ageing. The elder SHGs formed by QSSS is an innovative venture and may be replicated across the State.
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Children are considered to be the back bone of the society and hence programmes to mould them into conscientious citizens are very essential. With this concern all the 29 DSSS are conducting various programmes for moulding the budding citizens. 1506 children's clubs / groups have been formed throughout Kerala by the DSSSs with various programmes which
help to harness the various cultural and academic skills of the children. Among them the female children are given priority since only educated women can bring up a healthy family and the DSSSs have been successful in eliciting the girl's participation and it is very evident from the chart that the girl's participation is far ahead in all activities when compared to the boys.
13.3 Youth Development

Youth Development has gained prime importance in the new paradigm shift. The major programme organized for the youth by the 29 DSSSs is the formation of Youth clubs. Youth from various stratas' of the society are provided with opportunities for harnessing their talents through Youth Clubs. They are also provided with awareness on various social evils prevalent in the society. Vocational trainings, employment guidance, consultancy services and career guidance provided to them help them to avail jobs to secure their future and also support their families. 60% of the DSSSs focus on providing employment guidance as it is an important aspect in which the prime focus is to make the youngsters self reliant by providing proper guidance to take up apt careers in order to make their future safe and secure. Prabhodhini the innovative programmed of Welfare Services Ernakulam is a laudable initiative for formation of adolescent girls who are exposed to so many perils. See page 64 Fig.13.3.1
14.Natural Resource Management

Natural Resource Management is the scientific management of land, water, soil, plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations. Natural resource management is interrelated with the concept of sustainable development and the challenge for the voluntary sector is to co-relate both. Agro- forestry ranks first among interventions with 69, 852 units. The reason behind the high rate of agro forestry is that it is the easiest and a viable programme that can be undertaken.
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14.1 Eco friendly waste management measures

The major activates undertaken by the DSSSs under this head include vermi compost construction and production, vermi bed, waste management, construction and maintenance of sanitary measures. The partners were able to provide viable models of latrine in areas below sea level and water logged areas that have always been wrestling with lack of appropriate technology. As regards disposal of household waste the partners continued to popularise terracotta tanks (vermin compost). Back yard organic vegetable cultivation is an accomplishment promoted. Several models in purification of water have been tried out by partners. Chamber filter, household filter, filter well are some of the models successfully tried.
14.2 Water Conservation

The major activities undertaken in the water conservation include ground water recharge, rain pits, silpaulin tanks, renovation of wells and ponds, springs development and water shed development. Among these interventions construction of rain pits stands high with a total number of 190031 Fig.14.2.1
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14.3 Water and Sanitation Programme (WatSan)

WatSan implemented by ten DSSSs under CBDP (Community Based Disaster Preparedness) programme stand out as a commendable intervention to protect natural resources. People in the operational area, especially the water logged areas, were facing severe shortage of pure drinking water and sanitation issues. Creating replicable low cost models in water and sanitation, emphasizing on the maximum utilization of people's knowledge and low cost technologies is the prime objective of the programme. Awareness generation on health, hygiene and
sanitation, rejuvenation of water sources and cleaning campaigns were the major components of the baseline survey conducted under the project to make an understanding about the water systems and water sources in the area. Water test was conducted in the villages to ensure the purity of water sources. Rejuvenating ponds and water sources was a successful intervention in the project area. Back washing and phyto remediation are other two methods taken up for water renovation. Further different models of filter wells, sanitary latrines were also introduced. Community user groups were also formed in e project areas to ensure the participation of people. The graph shown below depicts the number of persons benefitted out of the project.
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14.4 Renewable Energy

Any source of energy that gets replenished naturally and does not suffer permanent depletion due to use can be called renewable sources of energy. 85% of the energy we use comes from the fossil fuel which is a form of non renewable energy. It would take millions of years to completely restore the fossil fuels that we have used in just a few thousand years. Renewable energy comes in as a resolution for this global issue as it provides sustainable use of natural resources. In Renewable Energy the major activities undertaken by DSSSs are promotion of solar lantern and biogas as its establishment and usage is not too complicated and it is environment friendly. In respect of the issues affecting the biodiversity, there is an increasing concern in the optimum utilization of the natural resources available. Hence innovative rural technologies are being promoted and smokeless Chula and vermin compost are the two activities which are highly promoted by the DSSSs. Fig.14.4.1
16. Constraints
This consolidation has not been an easy task and there were constrains both in gathering information and in consolidation. Uniform reporting and documentation patterns are not practiced in DSSSs. In the absence of unanimity in thematic areas followed by DSSSs it was not an easy job to feed the information to slots. The network is to evolve a broad framework for documentation which will enable KSSF to capture the collective achievements in a coherent manner. The consolidation of socio economic intervention of the Church in Kerala through the DSSSs is possible by prefixing the reporting schedules and by placing the interventions in prefixed thematic area. The answer lies in adopting professional tools in documentation which we will possibly apply for the documentation of the activities for the reporting year 20102011.
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17. Consolidated financial utilization of the 30 Diocesan Social Service Societies during the financial year 2009-10
DSSS contribution Rs. 56, 74, 54, 455/Beneficiary Contribution Rs. 39, 46, 78, 431/-
Part II
Grand Total Rs. 96, 21, 32, 886/-
Spheres of influence At a Glance

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Welfare & Charity Research studies Educational Assistance Tribal Development Emergency Relief Geriatric Care Health , Water & Sanitation Micro Finance Development Social Housing Income Generation Program Disaster Management Family Welfare & Development Gender Strengthening of CBOs Training/ Capacity Building NRM & Agriculture
NGO contribution Beneficiary contribution
3,26,54,792 78,69,375 3,18,43,550 18,97,500 73,86,742 33,25,650 4,99,83,250 2,93,36,578 4,15,60,500 6,96,74,200 3,36,41,836 5,45,43,850 3,67,64,524 2,82,59,653 4,98,75,918 8,88,36,537
0 0 0 3,16,763 49,87,652 1387540 4,59,84,925 3,22,70,235
18. Intoduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------19. Sustainable Solutions in water & sanitation -------------------------------------20. Promoting Health Care -------------------------------------------------------------21. Creating wonders from Natural Fibre --------------------------------------------22. Leading to a land flowing with milk and honey --------------------------------23. Sahyadri organic tea A winning combination --------------------------------24. Ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture with the integration of agriculture and animal husbandry ------------------------------------------------25. Creation of a just society -----------------------------------------------------------26. Niramaya : Health Insurance Scheme -------------------------------------------27. Enduring experience in the Tribal Development Sector -----------------------28. Opening new avenues to marginalised fish vending women's forum -------29. Pioneering Initiatives ---------------------------------------------------------------30. An innovation for the preparation of White pepper in Wayanad -------------31. Banana village a new initiative to promote conservation and promotion of Bananas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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7,23,40,750 8,66,41,620 2,01,85,102 4,45,42,619 1,01,91,131 1,08,90,878 1,49,62,775 4,99,76,441
32. An initiative effective lobbying ----------------------------------------------------A unique investment in emancipation of excluded people Tribal School
at Marayoor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66 33. Promotion of technical education among school drop - out youths ---------34. Jan Shikshan sansthan ------------------------------------------------------------35. Regional Resource Trainig Center south zone --------------------------------Elders for Elders --------------------------------------------------------------------67 68 72 80
36. A credible model in NGO Government partnership in development initiatives 78
18. Introduction:
The gap between preaching and practice is a barrier in taking forward any mission. Ideas when successfully implemented turn to be models. Social engineering is no exception to this principle. Voluntary organizations are laboratories in devising models in social transformation. Diocesan Social Service Societies have been in the forefront in pioneering social change and in creating models which have since been applauded and adopted as general practice by NGOs and even the State. We are happy to present some of the many models created by the DSSSs. We hope they will add to the credibility of this network and enhance our drive to adopt evidence-based practice in development intervention.
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Compost latrines Compost latrines are designed to overcome the issues generating out of single pit or double pit latrines. In the compost latrine method two pit model is used. Both the two pits are made water tight with cement sealing. For the first six months either of the one pit will be used and other remain closed. During this period the water coming to the pit will be drained out though a filter mechanism arranged inside the pit. Thus only solid fecal matter will remain in the pit. After six months the next pit will be put under use and the waste in the previous pit will be allowed to be converted into compost. This compost can be collected and used as manure after 2-3 months.
BODHANA
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Sustainable Solutions in Water & Sanitation

entire labor force . Then it was cleaned several times by the community members themselves. Having accepted the suggestions from the technical team of Caritas India, different water purifying plants like Ramacham, Neerkoova, Ambal etc. were planted. 2. Open well Existing unused wells were renovated by further deepening the wells and strengthened using with precast RCC rings. Two different radials have been constructed adjacent to the well. Rain water recharging conduits were also provided. 3. Chamber Filter Initially the filter chamber comprised of three small jars of 60 ltr capacity each. The first jar was filled with sand and metal. Second jar with metal chips and sand. The final chamber was filled with chips, fine sand and charcoal. The water was flowing upward through all the cambers. Later considering the suggestion of the Caritas Technical team, a little modification was done to the model. Presently the filter chamber consists of two jars. Instead of downward filtering we have introduced upward filtering mechanism with good result.
BODHANA the social action department of the Archdiocese of Tiruvalla has created sustainable models in water and Sanitation in some of the segregated areas .The Pulikeezhu block panchayat of the Upper Kuttanadu Region is drained by the Pamba River, polluted water discharge from which makes the Upper Kuttanadu highly vulnerable to water-borne contagious diseases. Protecting drinking water from faecal contamination is another major challenge faced by the inhabitants. It is in this backdrop that Bodhana introduced eco friendly and geo specific models in Water and Sanitation. The intervention came as part of the Community Based Disaster Preparedness Programme. The idea of rejuvenating existing water bodies and making efforts to clear the reddish coloured water into clear drinkable water was quite unbelievable to the community. Bodhana constructed sanitation and water purifying models suitable for the area- ecofriendly sanitary latrines and water filters at water logged conditions with community participation at Thalavady and Peringara Panchayaths. The structural design proposed was economically viable when compared with the local rates of construction materials. Ferro cement technology was used in all the possible ways to reduce the cost. The organic manure produced from the human sewage are used for kitchen gardening and developing model farms in the operational area.
Medium size and small size filter using single jar of 300 liters, 160 liters and 60 liters have been developed. These filters contain half of its volume filled with filter media. The fine sand, medium sand, charcoal, metal chips and metal pieces are arranged upwardly. 5. Back washing PVC pipes have been used to channelize the water from roofs to the well. 6. Filter well A well is dug and two set rings of 3 feet and 4 feet diameter is inserted in to the well. The portion in between the two set of rings is filled with filter media. Sand, metal, charcoal, sand, and chips are arranged upwardly in the gap as filter media. 6. Immersing filter Simple filtering method is used in this. This filter consists of two small chambers of which one is for filtering and the other is for storage. A hand pump is connected to the storage chamber, though which water can be fetched out.
Photo:Deepak.OJ
Impact of the Intervention The following are the intervention strategies: quality of drinking water in the area through the conversion of water polluting toilets to sanitary Improved models.
health and sanitation status in the area. Improved

1. Pond rejuvenation The wall of the pond was developed using bamboo and silt. The community members contributed the
Community familiar with the technology of eco sanitation model and User groups are capacitated for the sustainable management of sanitation. Skilled workforce available at community level for replicating and maintaining the low cost models. 101 families have benefitted from the intervention. A total of
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Kannur Association for Integrated Rural Organization and Support {KAIROS}
The Kottapuram Integrated Development Society (KIDS)
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Creating Wonders from Natural Fiber

prices with the result that even new-generation girls of the families are attracted to the craft. The artisans were also given training in developing new designs. They are encouraged to attend various exhibitions in the country. Besides bed mats, the artisans are now making products like vanity bags, carry-bags, wastepaper baskets, newspaper holders, laundry boxes, files, interior decoration items etc. The artisans get training in planting of screw pine, collection of the leaves once in three months without harming the plant, management of raw material, dyeing using both eco-free and permitted dyes as well as organic dyes, stitching and splicing of the leaves, fumigating, packing etc which makes them professionally competent to meet international demands.
KAIROS the organ for socio economic development of the dioceses of Kannur is involved in the sustainable development of people of Kannur and Kasargode districts through a right based and integrated development approach. REPRODUCTIVE AND CHILD HEALTH CARE PROGRAM - At a Glance MNGO scheme was introduced in Kannur & Kasargod Districts, in collaboration with NRHM since 2008. With an emphasis in providing care to mother and child health which includes reduction in home delivery, discouragement of early marriage, increase in immunization rate and early registration of pregnancy and its care, with an aim of Healthy mother- Healthy Nation. With the guidance of RRC & NRHM, MNGO (Mother NGO) - KAIROS has selected 8 FNGOs (Field NGOs) to introduce this scheme effectively in both the districts. Proper attention is given in providing quality Integrated and sustainable Primary Health Care services to the women in the reproductive age group and in providing Immunization. Achievements of the programme
The Kottapuram Integrated Development Society (KIDS) the official wing of the diocese of Kottapuram for the development of the people has been in the forefront in mobilizing the underprivileged for empowering action. The clusters developed and facilitated by KIDS for screw pine artisans have turned out to be a role model in the development of artisans.
percentages to 90 percentages in the project. Early marriage rate was reduced to 10 % from 23 % in the operational area The institutional delivery is promoted to 98 % where it was 91 percentage Sensitized the society to utilize the low cost nutritious local food items instead of artificial food to promote the health
Mainstreaming Fisher folk KAIROS is involved with programs that address the problems and issues of the fishermen and the so far achievements are listed below.
of fishermen were formed 120 SHGs The environmental problems, and
Mobilizing SHGs into clusters have proven to be highly useful for the sustainability of the initiatives undertaken by people for self propelled development initiatives. Each cluster is envisaged to be a self sufficient community based structure having specialized group of persons for various sections. The networking of various specialized persons within the cluster is found to be the reason of its success. Facilitation for this proper networking is the most important responsibility of an NGO. KIDS give prime importance for this facilitation process.
b) Water hyacinth: Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), though native to South America, is now an environmental and social menace throughout the tropical and subtropical world. This is undoubtedly the weed for which the world has spent maximum money for eradication. The problems posed by water hyacinth are multifaceted. It has severe impacts on aquatic biodiversity. As both the biological and chemical methods for the control of these weeds are not found effective, their proper and efficient utilization is a highly sustainable and sensible option, though this has not been efficiently developed. KIDS' research and development wing has found that the petiole of water hyacinth is an excellent soft and spongy natural fibre which can be weaved as such for making wall matting, door mats, cushions, hats, purses etc, or can be easily blended with other materials like coir, banana fibre, screw pine, reeds, bamboo, sedges, sea grass, jute etc. Water hyacinth fibre is also found to have great affinity for basic dyes. By using the mordent, natural dyes can also be conveniently used for colouring this fibre. Thus a 'water hyacinth fibre craft cluster' was formed incorporating all the craft persons involved in this project.
a) Screwpine: Screwpine (Thazha in Malayalam) is abundantly found in Kodungallur Taluk. Its fine natural fibre, one of the best of its kind in the world, has been in use for centuries for making bed mats. The emergence of cheaper plastic mats paved the way for its being forced out of homes. Screw pine mat weaving is an ancient craft and a cottage industry. However, the artisans are sticking on to the production of mats alone. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has classified screw pine as an ideal alternative to plastic. KIDS selected 3000 of the 30,000 artisanal women (most of those engaged in the craft are women) in this area to form a cluster. They were grouped into Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The SHG is envisaged as the basic unit or nucleus of the organizational frame of the cluster. Value-addition: Designers gave skill up gradation training to the traditional artisanal women enabling them to learn how to make value-added products, which have already started fetching good
social issues
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Established net work with the fisheries department
The capacity building trainings provided to the FNGO team (7 in Kannur & 6 in Kasargod) proved very effective providing a strong team of resource persons at the grass root level. The health workers contested in Panchayath election and 9 of them were elected. RCH scheme, many backward areas with Through tribal hamlets have been provided access to primary health care services. with Govt. health department has placed Linkage KAIROS and other concerned NGOs at a better position to cater to the health needs of people The immunization rate has marked an increase among the age group below 15 years and recorded 80 % coverage. the percentage of ANC rate from 61 Increased
that resulted in laisoning of schemes and projects.

generation Programmes were initiated with Income
financial support
A research study was undertaken for the protection
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The formation and the channelizing of the SHGs
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were provided on the following aspects Trainings
Leadership and personality development, Accounting, Good governance, micro finance, Seafood processing & EDP.
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climatic or production characteristics unique to the c) Poverty faced by craft workers: The natural fibre artisanal communities in the area were facing severe poverty as their level of skill was for making mats alone. They make both screw pine mats and reed mats. KIDS with the assistance of the Ministry of Textiles encouraged the screw pine artisans to make more value-added products, which are having good market. This has helped nearly 400 poor rural women to find year-round and dependable income. The water hyacinth craft cluster to be formed, as part of this project, shall provide assured and increased income for around 300 families. Some of the natural fibre products, developed as part of this project, can be an alternative for nondegradable plastic products like laundry baskets, table mats, vanity bags, wastepaper baskets etc. The natural fibre products developed in this manner can provide a good livelihood support for the poor rural women of the area. The most important target groups of the project are the SHG women and their families. The project is expected to improve the quality of life of these families by ensuring their livelihood security. The local administrative bodies, which are spending lakhs of rupees for mechanical removal of water hyacinth, will find this project an eye-opening model. Collaboration with local bodies shall be made in this regard. As part of this project these women will be trained to use the spongy natural fibre of water hyacinth directly for making craft items like table mats, hand purses, hats, mats and matting, blinds, cushions etc. and also to blend them with coir, reeds, bamboo, screw pine, banana fibre, areca nut palm leaf base, sedges etc for making a series of general utility items which can be used as alternative for plastic products.
Resource Centre on Natural Fibre Craft Five years back KIDS was awarded a cluster project under Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (AHVY) for the Enhancement of Screwpine Craft based at Kodungallur by the office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles The development of this cluster of Screwpine artisan women is considered a model for the entire country. In recognition of the remarkable achievements of his cluster, KIDS has been awarded a Resource Centre for Natural Fibre Craft as part of the Eleventh five Year Plan of the country. There is not even a BOARD or a CORPORATION for the promotion of the wide variety of Natural fibers in the country.
Achievements in Natural Fiber Sector

Registration of KIDS as a Fair Trade Organisation by Fair Trade Forum - India, New Delhi. KIDS has been registered as a Fair Trade Organisation by Fair Trade Forum India, New Delhi. Fair Trade Forum - India (FTF-I) is the national level networking organization of grassroots artisan/producer groups, facilitating organizations and individuals who comply with the Fair Trade standards. The movement advocates the payment of a higher price to producers as well as social and environmental standards. It focuses in particular on exports from developing countries to developed countries, most notably handicrafts, coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, bananas, honey, cotton, wine, fresh fruit, chocolate and flowers. Exemption of Screw pine products from Sales Tax The Govt. of Kerala has exempted Screwpine crafts from Sale Tax. Before this exemption, the artisans used to pay 8 % Sales Tax. This Tax Exemption was a great catalyst in increasing the sales and export of Screwpine products. Inclusion of Screwpine products in Geographical Indication Registry. The Screwpine crafts of Kerala have been registered under Geographical Indication registry. There is a long history of hard work by KIDS behind the inclusion of Screwpine Crafts in Geographical Indication registry. A geographical indication is an indication or appellation of origin of a product. It is used to identify agricultural, natural or manufactured goods which are originated in the said area and continuing in the same area. The registered products should have a special quality or characteristics or reputation based upon the
geographical location. By registering under GIR, the Screwpine products of Kerala are conferred a legal protection. It prevents unauthorized use of Screwpine products of Kerala. The registration will boost exports of the craft and it will promote economic prosperity of poor artisans. This registration also enables seeking legal protection in other WTO member countries. Dyeing and Drying Yard For any industry, hygienic conditions for the workers are must. In our case, most hygienic dyeing and drying facilities are created for the rural artisan women who work in the natural fibre sector. These SHG women are showing meticulous capacity in performing dyeing using dyes. Effluent Treatment Plant KIDS has opted for the use of permitted dyes for dyeing and to set up an Effluent Treatment plant with state of the art standards.. Dyes which are permitted in Western Europe and United States is a must for doing any kind of production, which is oriented towards export. Moreover the water after dyeing which is called effluent water needs to be treated as per the international criteria in order to maintain environmental security. The water after dyeing is passed into a primary collection tank. This water is continuously agitated and made to undergo primary, Secondary and tertiary treatment. This water is passed through Sand filter and Charcoal filter and finally it will be exposed to understand the most sophisticated processes of Reverse Osmosis (RO) in which RO membranes are imported from United States. The same water if necessary can also be used for dyeing so that water can be completely recycled. This initiative explicitly shows the commitment of KIDS and also how far an industry can run in the friendliest manner. Establishment of Sales Emporia KIDS have been awarded full fledged Sales Emporia by the Ministry of Textiles for the promotion of natural fibre products of the SHG artisans of the area. This Emporia is expected to be of great help for the poor rural artisans who otherwise find it very difficult to market the products in an organized manner.
KIDS aims at:
Eco-restoration of the water bodies of the area through plantation of screw pine along the banks of rivers and canals. raw material security and its constant Ensuring supply through large-scale planting of screw pine. Management of wetlands by conversion of water hyacinth into natural fibre for making eco-friendly items of general utility. Achievement of qualitative improvement in production through skill up gradation of artisans. artisans to a level of effectively making Lifting of new and value-added products through design development. of an effective marketing network for Creation these SHG products. Development of a non-polluting industry using a locally available resource, eg screw pine. of jobs for thousands of people without Provision huge infrastructure. Development of screw pine and water hyacinth as an alternative to many plastic products. achieve higher exports for the country. Striving to for the preservation of the cultural heritage Working of mat-weaving by uplifting the declining craft. development of artisans and this village Integrated area.
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2. Animal Husbandry
Malanad Development Society (MDS)
Promotion of animal husbandry in farmers' households is one of the important thrust areas of MDS which established a Livestock breeding farm for the promotion of good livestock breeds at Parathode. Distribution of quality off springs of cow, goat and pigs is one of the major activities of the breeding farm. The farm is also providing technical consultancy services for the farmers and f a r m e r s ' organizations. MDS is also providing technical support and skill orientation t r a i n i n g programmes to the farmers on sustainable animal husbandry and agriculture. It has set up dairy farm named Model Cattle Farm at Vayalpetti, Theni District of Tamil Nadu, with an objective of educating farmers on
Theni and Madurai of Tamilnadu state. A fodder farm is maintained by the society at Vayalpetti, Tamilnadu and a good number of hybrid varieties of fodder grasses are cultivated in the farm. This farm provides quality planting materials for the farmers. With an objective to make efforts for improving the cattle population in the rural villages, MDS has initiated a calf rearing scheme for the dairy farmers. The society is providing technical support for the local farmers through the local milk cooperatives for developing healthy calves in the farmers' farms. Two veterinary doctors and 4 field officers are in charge of this scheme. Apart from the technical guidance, the society is providing calf feed at subsidized rate for the dairy farmers for proper development of the calves. As part of capacity building and skill up gradation of the milk farmers, awareness and training programmes were organized at local milk societies on Animal Husbandry, fodder cultivation etc. MDS has been providing credit facility for the milk farmers to purchase cross-bread cows with an objective to enhance the quality of milk production and to support them to attain economical sustainability through cattle rearing. 4. Bio-Gas Promotion MDS is encouraging the construction of Biogas in its target area as part of conservation of ecology and non-conventional energy promotion. Due to this promotional activity, the deforestation and the incidents of cutting trees for firewood have been reduced in the High Ranges to a considerable extent. More economic savings on cost of cooking fuel like LPG, firewood is achieved in the rural households. MDS had constructed around 23500 nos of biogas plants in its target area. MDS is conducting training programmes for masons and supervisors in biogas plant construction. MDS had introduced Ferro-cement technology in biogas plant construction and had been supporting farmers in its establishment in rural villages. Consultancy services to the needy farmers are also provided by the society as part of promotion and technical support. 5. Biodynamic Agriculture The origin of Biodynamic Agriculture is from a series of lectures delivered in 1924, by Austrian scientist and philosopher Dr. Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) to German Farmers. The series of eight lectures, known as The Agriculture Course, became the basis of a holistic
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activities in apiculture for the farmers to get better results in honey production.MDS has also published operational manuals and documents related to apiculture for technical guidance and technology transfer at a larger level. MDS had formed Beekeepers Association in 1978 with an objective to support and co-ordinate beekeeping and honey production activities in its target districts. The bee products such as Honey, Beewax, Dammer Honey etc are purchased every year from the farmer members of the association and from the migrating beekeepers at best competent rates. MDS process, pack and market honey after processing and value addition and its products are certified by Agricultural Products Marketing (AGMARK), Govt. of India.
scientific ways of cattle rearing. Different breeds of cows, goats, pigs etc. are reared in a scientific way in this farm. Sensitization programmes are organised for educating farmers on the need of rearing healthy herds, the need of feeding nutritious feed, keeping hygiene and sanitation in different stages of milk collection etc. The MDS has set up an Animal Husbandry information and dissemination centre at Parathode with an objective to provide awareness on livestock rearing, different livestock breeds, diseases etc. 3. Sustainable Dairy Development Dairy Development in the rural villages among the farmers is a major project of the Society. The MMPS had organized 102 Milk Farmers' Societies in Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts and is collecting 40,000 litres of milk every day. The MFS is collecting about 48,000 litres of fresh milk directly from the members of 352 local milk societies from the districts of Theni and Madurai of Tamilnadu state. A fodder farm is
1. Apiculture (Beekeeping) MDS the department for social development of the diocese of Kanjirapally is one of the promoting bodies for Apiculture in Kerala since 1978. The organization is recognized by Khadi and Village Industries Board and Khadi and Village Industries Commission. By its own initiative, practical orientation and skill development trainings are organized for the beekeepers for imparting technical knowledge on Apiculture. MDS has got a training and documentation centre at the campus for conducting short term courses on apiculture for the agricultural farmers. The society is also providing technical support and extension services to the bee farmers in apiculture. The Society is maintaining a Bee Nursery for conducting practical trainings and for providing quality bee colonies to the farmers. The Society is conducting research and developmental
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approach that is now recognized as a variant of organic farming. Steiner had acknowledged his influences from the Vedas and Bhagvad Gita. Many of the essential principles of Biodynamic Agriculture mesh seamlessly with Vedic agricultural practices which were followed by the Indian farmers. Biodynamic agriculture is based on the knowledge that the soil, plants, animals and man work together in one agricultural cycle. In practice, the method is not only to farm organically, but also to include the use of the preparations he described, and to take into account cosmic influences. With a vision to promote and propagate bio dynamic agriculture in Kerala, MFS has established a Bio dynamic study centre and a demonstration plot in the campus at Parathodu. The centre is conducting training courses on bio dynamic farming for students, women groups and farmers. 6. Food Quality Analysis The Society has a Food Quality Analytical lab at Parathodu for analysing the quality of food products. The laboratory is providing food quality analysis training for farmers, graduate and post graduate students in various disciplines such as food technology, biotechnology, bio-chemistry, micro-biology, agriculture and vocational courses. The lab has got provisions to carry out soil and leaf tests to determine various compositions and contents of soil, so as to take appropriate remedial action to improve the soil fertility and quality of the food produces. Qualified food technologists and chemists are working in the laboratory for providing these support activities.
7. Pre-School Education.
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Sahyadri organic tea-A winning combination

PEERMADE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (PDS)
effectively controlled by contour planting. After three years of rigorous inspection and meticulous audit, the Sahyadri Organic Tea Factory was awarded Organic Certification by Skal International, Zwolle, and The Netherlands. The profit generated from the agri-business are ploughed back into the Society for various welfare schemes, capacity building and providing training, quality control and up gradation of growing and harvesting standards. Women have crucial role to play in the organisation. They are engaged in identifying community projects, studying their feasibility, submitting proposals to the general body and overseeing the execution of the projects. Lasting changes in the lives of marginalised producers can be brought about only by encouraging direct trade in the commodities of produce. Sahyadri Teas have been certified Fair Trade products by Fairtrade Labelling Organization {FLO}, Bonn, Germany.
PEERMADE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY {PDS} the development initiative of the diocese of Kanjirappally is known for its bold intervention to promote organic tea. Sahyadri Consortium is a rare innovation in introducing organic cultivation among tea growers. Tea industry has been facing crisis since some years. Environmental degradation, unscientific and unsustainable agricultural practices, excessive application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and the lack of proper marketing infrastructure led to crisis in the agro economy. Those Pre-school education programme is implemented with a mission to promote pre-school education for improved physical and mental health of the children by providing all children with a joyful and creative atmosphere that incorporates education and skills relevant to a meaningful and dignified existence. There are 68 Nursery Schools working under this educational programme in 68 villages in Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts. MDS has introduced a unique syllabus named 'Rareeram' which help the child to learn, analyse, relate and study with the nature and environment. Training programmes are organized for the teachers and parents separately for enhancing their capacities and skill to love, care and teach the children in a better way. Analytical toys and playing equipments are provided to facilitate better formation of children. most severely affected by this were the small and marginal farmers who had to depend upon the middle men for marketing their produce and often had difficulty in recovering even their production cost.
In view of the deepening crisis in tea industry, Kanjirapally diocese -PDS organised 3000 small tea farmers into a consortium. The Sahyadri Consortium, provided training to the farmers in organic methods of cultivation, and procured farm produce directly from the farmers for export to various parts of the world. The Sahyadri Tea Farmers Consortium is an association of small and marginal tea growers, which has a democratically elected governing body. The members of the consortium are divided into different geographical zones, each zone having a number of units. Today PDS range of organic products is well received across Europe and the US. PDS provided training in organic farming and Biodynamic farming to small growers in 2000. Biodynamic compost is a fundamental component of the bio dynamic method; it serves as a way to recycle animal manures and organic waste, stabilize nitrogen, build soil humus and enhance soil health. Microbial inoculants are added to speed up the process. The land was slowly leached of all its toxic content. The regenerative capacity of the soil restored by resorting to organic method of cultivation and the use of compost and green manures. Long term fertility of the land was assured by the infusion of vital nutrients. Soil erosion was
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farming the farmers are encouraged to set up vermi compost Plants in their homesteads by providing necessary technical supports. Group farming is promoted among those who are interested in agriculture and not having sufficient land. As a facilitator the agency selects 8-10 farmers who are willing for contract farming at the SHG level. Paddy cultivation is another area of focus. In order to reintegrate rice cultivation to the mind of farmers, NIDS came forward with a programme called 'Karanelkrishi'. Any one who has at least 1 Sq M of land area to spare can become a beneficiary of this programme. The objective is to create interest in paddy cultivation . As part of promoting alternative system of medicine NIDS supports the people for the cultivation of medicinal plants. In collaboration with the medicinal plant board and the Agricultural University the seeds are provided at subsidized costs. As part of this programme it is mandatory for every household to cultivate at least five varieties of medicinal plants. The technical supports are provided by the Agricultural Animators with the directions of the Commission Secretary.' Muttathoru muringa' is another successful programme which is aimed at promoting the cultivation of at least one 'moringa' plant in every homestead. The demand for edible mushrooms and various value added products made out of it is
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integration of agriculture and animal husbandry
A unique experience
increasing day by day. Mushroom cultivation is a very good income generation activity today. NIDS in collaboration with various agri- based organizations like Kerala Agricultural University and Horticorp in this. Increased interference of middlemen and lack of market is a major challenge to farmers today. In order to make good such a situation 'Agriculture fairs' are conducted periodically for the exhibition and marketing of various farm products.
NIDS the official apostolate for emancipation of people of the diocese of Neyyantinkara has constituted a commission called the Agriculture Commission in order to coordinate agriculture and related activities. The Agriculture Commission has some features that make it distinct. The most highlighted one is that its activities are based on the intrinsic values of farmers, farming communities, soil and the environment. Revival of Agriculture, ensuring food security, sustainability of environment, income generation through agriculture etc is some of the focal themes of the Commission. Its activities are centered on the conservation of soil, water and environment. A knowledge base for sustainable agricultural practice is developed from the integration of scientific knowledge and field-level experiences. The primary stake holders are given trainings on scientific agricultural practices with the support of Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Kerala, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Live Stock Management Training Centre, Kerala State Horticulture Mission, Kerala Livestock Management Institute, NABARD etc. NIDS has developed a rigid structure at the community level for implementation of its various programmes. At the grass root level (village level) it has constituted 147 farmers' clubs. In addition there are 42 student farmers' clubs and 7 youth farmers' clubs which are aimed at promoting agriculture and allied activities among the students and the youth. Each Farmer's club consists of 20- 35 members. Every club has got a Club Committee, consisting of a President, Secretary and Treasurer under the auspices of whom monthly meetings are held. The representatives from the club committees form a zonal level 'Karshakavedi'. They meet once in every two months for the evaluation of
their activities and to discuss various programmes of the Government. Elected members from the 'Karshakavedees' are formed into a Central Committee which meets once in every four months. Thus the farmers are organized at three levels, providing them a common platform for sharing their problems and seeking the experts' opinions and to find solutions to it and to share their own experiences among themselves for the development of agriculture and the farming community. The indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has created far reaching negative impacts upon the human health and life. NIDS is one of the pioneer organizations in the State of Kerala which promote organic farming among the farmers. In order to ensure food security the agency's main focus is on promoting food crops rather than cash crops. As animal husbandry is considered an allied practice of agriculture, it was also given importance. Besides supplying necessary manure for organic farming it also provides income to the families. In order to promote animal husbandry the agency is implementing a mini dairy project with the assistance of financial institutions. As part of the programme around 2700 families started cow rearing with two cows for each family. Scientific training on goat rearing, backyard poultry, rabbit rearing etc are provided to the farmers. Along with animal rearing the farmers are encouraged to cultivate Azolla in their homesteads which supply high quality nutrient rich fodder for the cattle. The food materials grown out of organic manure are of high demand in recent times, when chemical fertilizers and pesticides deteriorate human health. Also it is very important for maintaining soil health. As part of organic
With transferring
the the
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practices of the older generation to the newer generation NIDS conducts 'gramotsavam' periodically. Traditional but viable farming techniques are displayed. Quiz competitions, essay writing, elocution etc are conducted among the farmers and the students. Traditional cultural programmes which upholds the heritage of Kerala is another feature of 'gramotsavam'.
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Creation of a just society
and two municipalities in 4 districts have become effective means in rehabilitation. 629 disabled children are taken care of through special programmes. A documentary has also been published on the CBR interventions of KSSS. An resource team on CBR has been developed and the team shares their experiences and approaches in various CBR intervention meetings. KSSS office has also been made disabled friendly and recruitment policy of KSSS do consider persons with disability for appointments in the Society with no discrimination. A resource center for the physically and mentally challenged is on the anvil. "Family Support Groups" of the family members of the mentally challenged and "Ability Development Groups" of the physically challenged people are organized in order to provide emotional support to the families as well as the disabled. These groups meet once a month to discuss and solve their problems and to avail government helps for which they are eligible. Along with such support groups counseling services and trainings to children with special needs ie. Children with behavioural and conduct disorders and children with learning disability are provided.All the above serve to make social inclusion of the most vulnerable a reality.
Kerala. Now the Karshikamela is organized with the partnership of different Government organizations like NABARD, department of Biotechnology and Horticulture mission etc. All India Radio is an unfailing partner in the fest. KSSS has been able to club health services like dental treatment, medical check up, diagnosis and treatment services with the fest. Indigenous art forms such as Kalaripayattu, and agricultural competitions such as ox-ploughing, gingercultivation plot making, paddy transplantation and Karshaka Reality show etc. serve to instill a sense of respect and interest especially to the younger generations towards traditional farming mechanisms and fill the elder generation with much excitement as they watch on. Cultural programmes of SHG members of different regions of KSSS enrich the Fest. Competitions on a variety of themes such as 'thadi soundaryam', 'kesha bhangi', mehendi, Kerala Kesari, Comedy skit, etc. add flavor to the festive spirits. Over the years the number of display and sales stalls has increased with many associations joining to display agri products, rare crop varieties, organic pesticides and fertilizers besides to exhibit traditional house hold furniture and utensils, herbal medicine etc. Stalls selling hens, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, quails, dogs etc are visited by hundreds of people. The canteen serving variety of Kerala cuisine is also a favoured spot of visit. 8.3.. Women Sinkara Mela A pioneering introduction in the cluster of EDPs promoted among the 969 SHGs maintained by KSSS is
The Kottayam Social Service Society embodies the mission of the Archdiocese of Kottayam for the establishment of a just society where all enjoy equality, fraternity, peace and happiness. For the uplift of the marginalized sections in society Kottayam Social Service Society undertakes various programmes some of which are listed below: 1. Community Based Rehabilitation Programme for the Disabled CBR has a comprehensive approach to differently abled persons. It involves rehabilitating the person in his own family and community with the co-operation of the family members, community, and use of various resources available within and outside the community. It is the abilities of the person that is given focus and importance rather than disabilities. KSSS trains the disabled to live by themselves and to work according to their abilities so that they become contributing members in the family and in the society. The service provided includes training the physically disabled to do his daily activities with the help of necessary equipments such as cane, specs, orthopedic shoes, hearing aids etc. Training is provided to the mentally challenged to take care of themselves and to manage their daily life. Those who have difficulty in learning because of their impairment in hearing,speech, seeing, going to school etc are offered special education
2. KSSS SHG Annual Fest and Karshikamela The Kottayam Social Service Society conducts an annual SHG get-together and Karshikamela. The Karshikamela was started as a small programme in 1997 primarily focusing on reviving agriculture and in order to enable a central level get-together of its SHG members with family. Over the years it has become the agricultural festival of Kottayam district and Central
either at home or at a regular school. The mentally challenged children are also taken to regular schools and taught in a special classroom. The training involves learning alphabets, recognizing colours, distinguishing different currencies, simple calculations etc. Such trainings have been initiated by KSSS in five regular schools. Job-oriented skill training and assistance to take up income generation programme are provided as part of promoting self sufficiency of the disabled. The ability of the person is also taken into consideration while encouraging him to take up a job. Once the disabled person becomes an income-generating member of the family, he is better valued. That in turn will build selfesteem of the individual. Special programmes are arranged for the awareness of the general public to love and accept the disabled in their community. Today KSSS has 15 CBR field workers who are well trained in different areas of CBR intervention. 60 CBR Self Help Groups spread out in 30 Panchayaths
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Women's Sinkara Mela Groups. Sinkara mela is a specialized form of precision entertainment using traditional drums and is favoured for temple festivals, feasts in Churches, receptions etc. The groups have found a means for income besides reviving an art form. Other cultural forms in demand that were revived and promoted by KSSS are Karakatam groups and Nokuvidya pavakaly. The above have enabled women to enter a bastion of men making empowerment more colourful.
St. Gregarious Dental College, Kothamangalam. Various services were delivered to the SHG members such as dental checkup, scaling, extractions, filling, and root canal treatment. Cataract detection and free supply of medicines, provision of spectacles at subsidized rates and free cataract surgery to needy cases were arranged in collaboration with the L.F. Eye Hospital, Angamaly. Ayurvedic medical camps were organized in several villages. Blood Donation is being promoted with a ready list of blood donors in position.
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Niramaya: Health Insurance Scheme

Supporting affordable health care
SAFI- the social action department of the
diocese of Irinjalakuda has created many a stories in people's development .In the process of empowering people with disability to live independently; health services and its accessibility to them play a very significant role. In this context, the health insurance facility becomes important but presently such products are not easily available for persons with disabilities. In such a situation, the health insurance scheme Niramaya is a welcome initiative. The objectives of the Niramaya Health Insurance are as follows:-
4. Natural Resource Management: KSSS conducted several programmes during the year 2009-2010 involving the villagers to conserve and protect the environment. KSSS conducted numerous awareness generation seminars on environment conservation and protection. 161 Biogas plants were constructed; 1010 solar lanterns were installed, 45, 000 solar CF bulbs were distributed and a great number of saplings of different varieties were planted. Poster painting competitions were conducted on the theme of 'Environment Protection and Conservation. Vermicompost production was promoted as an organic fertilizer. Rainwater harvesting tanks and smokeless chulhas were promoted in the operational areas.
6. Welfare of Geriatric population:
affordable Health Insurance to persons To provide with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities the general health condition & quality To improve of life of persons with disability
KSSS has formed Senior Citizens' groups as part of empowering the elder persons. Walking sticks, wheel chairs, walkers etc are provided to most-deserving senior citizens. With the support of Help Age India, KSSS regularly delivered food kits to the 151 specially selected grandparents in the villages. World Elderly Day was observed with competitions and games. Elder SHGs are promoted to emerge as forum for coming together and mutual support. Opportunity for inter generation interaction was provided by arranging meetings between children and elders. An innovative programme to preserve knowledge on native medicine titled 'Oushadamithra that was introduced was the collection of samples of leaves with stem of medicinal herbs with a description of its medicinal application.
Scheme & its coverage The scheme under the National Trust Act envisages delivering comprehensive cover irrespective of the type of disability .Insured people will not have to undergo any selection process. The Scheme is free for poor persons with family income up to Rs. 15000/- p.m. and for higher income groups there will be a nominal processing fee of Rs. 250/- per annum payable to the National Trust, the sponsoring agency. The scheme further envisages that there shall be
hospitalization in empanelled hospitals, Cashless reimbursement of claims in case of OPD services and treatment through non-empanelled hospitals.
Enrolment of beneficiaries Any eligible person can apply for enrolment under the Scheme in the prescribed format and submit it to the nearest organization registered with the National Trust or to any other agencies specially entrusted in this regard by the National Trust. On successful enrolment and approval, health card will be issued to each beneficiary. SAFI could enroll 92 children with disabilities to the Health Insurance Scheme and all of them have been issued with the smart cards. Enpanellment of health service providers Under the scheme, health services will be provided by a network of hospitals, nursing homes which will be duly empanelled for the scheme. The networked hospitals, should comply, with the minimum prescribed criteria Implementation The entire scheme is implemented & monitored by the National Trust through a third party Nodal Agency with the active participation of the Local Level
No exclusion of Pre-existing condition Same cover as that for other persons ranging from regular Medical Checkup to Services Hospitalization, Therapy to Corrective Surgery, Transportation requiring repetitive medical intervention Conditions as an in-patient Pre & Post hospitalization expenses, subject to limits No pre-insurance medical tests
5. Health Care KSSS organized programmes to enhance the health status of people in 2009-2010. Cancer Awareness cum detection camps were conducted under the name Santhwanam in tie-up with the Oncology Department, Govt. Medical College, Kottayam. The camp provided opportunity for early detection. Dental Awareness and Treatment Camps were organized in the operational areas in association with Indian dental Association and
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Committees (LLC). The Nodal Agency shall liaison with the Insurance Company, empanelled health service providers, LLCs, SNAP/SNAC of the National Trust, State Govt. and all the stakeholders concerned for awareness generation as well as for underwriting the risks and for the speedy settlement of claims. The Nodal Agency shall expeditiously settle all claims of reimbursement at its level and then recoup the same from the Insurance Company. In case of total claims exceeding the total premium amount, the Insurance Company will cover the risk up to 120% of the total premium amount i.e. the
insurance company can have a stop loss at 120% of total premium amount. Similarly in case of claims falling short of total premium amount, the Insurance Company shall pay back 90% of the savings, after deducting 20% as administrative cost. The card holders can now get free medical treatment at seven hospitals within the area of Thrissur district. Efforts are being made to enroll remaining applicants through on line. No doubt, the Health Insurance Cards to person with disabilities will go a long way to subside their sufferings and hardships to a great extend.
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Youth Clubs: Shreyas could promote 16 Youth Clubs covering 826 youth of both genders with an aim of promoting their talents and skills. A kalasangham is actively working under the Youth club who perform skits on current development issues. Besides this they take up issues related to drinking water, roads, housing, corruption and drug addiction.
also play a major role in development by linking their programmes with Panchayath and tribal development department.
e) Insurance: For the purpose of ensuring health and life security, Shreyas could promote insurance programme among 448 families. This includes health insurance covering medical claims, life insurance besides provision for scholarships for school going children. The intention behind this programme is to create an insurance culture among the tribal families.
c) Mahila Samajam: MS is a federation of women SHGs who facilitates and supports the empowerment of poor tribal women. At present 17 MS are actively working in the development process and they act as a cluster federation of SHGs. Apart from this MS mobilizes Swasrya Nidhi and provide loan for productive purposes. Health promotion is a major thrust of the MS where proper awareness to women and children are ensured through SHGs.
f) Family Development Programme: Under this programme the marginalized families are given a monthly financial support to start an income generation programme. At present 31 families are given this assistance at the rate of Rs. 750 per month for six years.
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Enduring experience in the tribal development sector

SHREYAS the organization of the diocese of and kannuur districts- Cherupuzha (Kannur), Kodencherry (Kozhikode ) and Chungathara (Malappuram). The following are the major tribal development activities:
Bathery for promotion of welfare and development initiatives is acclaimed for its sustained intervention in the tribal sector in Wayanad. From the very inception of SHREYAS in 1979 itself Shreyas identified the tribal sector as a priority intervention area as they remain an excluded group facing deprivation in all respects. There are 12 different denominations of tribals in Wayanad district that comprise 17% of the total population. Shreyas is working in 160 colonies in 7 Panchayaths of Sultan Bathery Taluk of Wayanad District. The focus group belongs to four tribes Viz; Paniyas, Kattunaikas, Kurumas and Uralis. Apart from Wayanad ,Shreyas is also working among tribals in Kozhikode ,Malapuram
d) Colony Committee: In order to co-ordinate all the development programmes at Colony level a colony committee comprising of representatives from women SHGs, Men SHGs, YC and BV are constituted. They meet at regular intervals and provide guidance and support to tribal families. The colony committees
g) Income Generation Programmes: Shreyas has been focusing on the promotion of income generation programmes among the tribals as unemployment is the biggest problem faced by the tribals. EDP training is arranged and 151 IGPs were promoted in the reporting year.
a) Balavedy: These are tribal children groups promoted by Shreyas for the overall development of children. At present 65 balavedy covering 1019 children are actively involved in the development process. The major activities under this head is the regular meeting, thrift and credit, promotion of petty IGPs, tuition facilities, leadership, cultural promotion and moral guidance.
Programme at a glance:
Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Particulars No. of families covered No. of Panchayath No. of colonies Total Population Total Staff Total CBOs (including groups of youth and children) Number 2976 10 168 14241 18 (8 from tribal community) 245
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h) Tuition Center: With an aim of promoting the education of school going children 27 tuition centres covering 1581 children are functioning. I) Health Promotion: The biggest problem the tribal face is that of health. This is due to the poor and unhygienic environment that tribals live in. Regular awareness classes coupled with medical camps are conducted to ensure better health condition of tribals. j) Career Guidance: The tribal children who complete secondary education are given career guidance. The services of experts are utilized for this purpose so that they are properly guided for future studies and or employment. k) Nature Study Camps/Vacation Camps: Shreyas conducts nature study and vacation camps for the tribal children in summer vacation. l) Promoting Tradition Health Practitioners: The tribals still practice their own healing technology with the help of medicinal plants. Shreyas could identify 21 such health practioners and motivate them to continue their best practices benefitting the community. m) Agriculture promotion: Food security is the biggest threat faced by the tribal community. Due to the changing cropping pattern from food crops to cash crops the tribals are in the edge of despair and hunger. Shreyas could promote Tuber crops cultivation ensuring food security to the tribal community through 27 group ventures covering 81 acres of land. Apart from this kitchen garden was also promoted in 643 tribal families as a source of supporting supplementary nutrition. The development issues are very vast and multidimensional. The continued effort and support is required to sustain the process. The biggest drawback is the low literacy level. Above all the development efforts of Shreyas are reaching only to 160 colonies while there are tribal 2537 colonies in Wayanad itself. Shreyas acknowledges that they have a long way to go in this sector.
TRIVANDRUM SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETTY (TSSS)
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Opening new
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Details of six Forums
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Name of the Forane Anjengo Kovalam Pulluvila Puthukurichy Thoothoor Valilathura Total
Number of Units 4units 4units 9units 9units 7units 9units 42units
Number of Members 475Members 516Members 563Members 670Members 491Members 1031Members 3746Members
TRIVANDRUM SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY(TSSS) the frontline organization of the Archdiocese of Trivandrum for promotion of social justice has always been in the vanguard to ensure the overall development of the fishing community. Fish vending Women's Development Forum formed in the year 1992 at Thoothoor region federating 8 villages has now expanded to all the six coastal regions in the Diocese. The vision of the Forum is the integrated and sustainable development of the fish vending women and their families. Now the Forum is functioning in 42 fishing villages effectively with 3746 members.
Objectives of this forum are: Liberation of the fish vending women from the clutches of money lenders. To inculcate a habit of saving and financial discipline. Creation of a healthy physical and social atmosphere in their exploitation by the middle men. market outlets and safeguards them from
Net working with SAF, Matsyafed and Fisheries Department to foster the overall development of fish vending women.
Micro Financing for Livelihood Providing easy access to credit was one of the major functions of the Forum. Head load fish vendors depend on local money lenders to carry their trade and arrangement of credit on easy terms has resulted to boost the profit.
The Details of the Financial Position of the Forums (Regions) Sl.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name of Region Thothoor Valiyathura Puthukurichi Pulluvila Kovalam Anjengo Total No. of Units 7 8 9 9 4(11) 3 40 TotalShare collection 5,95,820 3,79,285 1,73,240 4,11,230 3,54,835 2,89,770 22,04,180 Loan given 2009-10 15,75,800 6,86,000 2,78,000 7,69,000 4,00,000 1,00,000 38,08,800 Revolving Fund -2010 2,00,000 2,00,000 2,00,000 2,00,000 2,00,000 1,00,000 11,00,000 Bank balance 27355 39,590 1,068 1,43,830 97,654 1,89,770 4,80,337
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income-generating activities, i.e. small shops, farming, Women Development An inclusive
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Pioneering Initiatives
Vijayapuram Social Service Society is the groups. Resource center is an advanced study center to foster research oriented self study with the help of multi-media, e-resources and hard resources. The teacher in the center performs the role of a guide. Educational enrichment programs taking place through 36 tuition centers, 230 study centers and 100 resource centers are catering to 10000 children with the help of 500 and odd teachers. The ongoing processes like giving educational support to children in the form of supply of learning materials to entire members of Vijaya Balavedi, theoretical back up for parents through educational seminars and Career planning classes for teenagers are widely acclaimed as useful endeavors and are well appreciated even by non-beneficiaries. The educational support given through sponsorship program has produced many to ascend to high positions- Diocesan Priests, Engineers, Doctors, Nurses, Teachers, Social workers and the like.
dairy and sheep), tailoring units, sale of vegetables, cloth stores, candle making, carpentry, repair of radios and TVs, book-binding, sale of lottery tickets, renting and repair of bicycles, telephone booths etc.). CREDITS instead of grants. The family plays a vital role in this programme. Under this programme VSSS assists mainly vocational rehabilitation programmes through income-generating activities, i.e. small shops, farming, dairy and sheep), tailoring units, sale of vegetables, cloth stores, candle making, carpentry, repair of radios and TVs, book-binding, sale of lottery tickets, renting and repair of bicycles, telephone booths etc.).
participation in development VSSS believes that supporting women is a highyield investment, resulting in stronger economies, more vibrant civil societies, healthier communities, and greater peace and stability. It is important to engage the untapped energies and abilities of people, especially women, if lasting progress is to be made. The women's movement Vijay Mahila Vedi, started in the 1990s has since evolved into a movement for the all-round empowerment of women - social, legal, political, and economic.
official organ of the Diocese of Vijayapuram for social and development interventions. The organization is working for the integral development of the poor and the marginalised people in the highlands, undulating midlands and the low lands in the State of Kerala.
Promotion of education - an evolving process through years At the inception of VSSS the primary concern was to support people to overcome the dire situation of poverty. The idea of promotion of education was widely accepted as the elixir for the malady of the people. In 1980 the sponsorship program instituted with the support of a French Agency initiated the educational promotion of deserving children. About 1600 children in different class used to get Rs.4500/- yearly in three installments. On top of that over 400 children used to get Scholarship for higher studies. Summer camps were also organized to assist the students in studies. Over the years a gradual shift in the concept of sponsorship was affected. The shift has placed the emphasis on the development of families and the community through sponsorship.. This resulted in the formation of a children's organization called Vijaya Balavedi. Balavedi aimed at the over all development of the child and soon got wide acceptance among the parents and children alike. Now the membership has crossed over to 25000. Weekly unit meetings of the Balavedi and summer camps helped many a child from socio-economically backward and marginalized communities to keep abreast with other children and some to come to the fore front. It was a moment of pride and pleasure when Ms Jyothimol Jacob, an eighth standard girl from Vijaya Balavedi was selected to represent in 5th Asia Girl Child Peace Camp at Kathmandu- Nepal. The starting of 'Resource Centers' by VSSS helped augment the educational advancement of the target
Social, Legal, Political and Economic Empowerment Organization of Self-Help-Groups for the disabled: In order to manage the micro-credit-programme the disabled are organized in Self-Help-Groups (SHG) which decide the method of repayment and the utilization of credit amounts among the members. This makes monitoring easy. Besides the community responsibility is boosted. Every year 30 disabled people are supported with a revolving loan of Rs.10, 000/- to launch mini Income generation programmes. generation programmes. Since 1976 VSSS has Besides the regular The Vijay Mahila Vedi Groups (SHGs) hold regular weekly meetings, which provide a platform for sharing and discussing broad social, legal, political and economic issues that affect their lives. Currently the issues of discussion range from entitlements to land, access to NREGA and PDS,domestic violence, facilities under right to information, decentralised people's planning. Rama saba, governance issues and a host of issues that have bearing on the lives of people.
Community Based Rehabilitation Hope and self assertion for the handicapped Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives of the Rehabilitation programme includes promotion of vocational, educational and social rehabilitation of disabled people in the operational area of VSSS and to support communi ty based vocational rehabili tation programmes, so that disabled people can be integrated within their families and communities. MICRO-CREDIT-PROGRAMME (communitybased rehabilitation programmes for the disabled on an individual basis). Since 2000 these projects have been financed through interest free repayable MICROCREDITS instead of grants. The family plays a vital role in this programme. Under this programme VSSS assists mainly vocational rehabilitation programmes through
supported more than 1,000 disabled to set up income programme special programme for 25 educated disabled was organized giving two weeks intensive EDP and linking with banks for income generation programme supporting with margin money of Rs.10, 000/- to 25,000/- based on their project. The programme is financially and technically supported by REHASWISS, a Swiss Agency.
The chief achievements of VMV also comprises of: VMV was successful in bringing about a specific focus on girls' education. Skills Training in Toilet and washing soap production, Mushroom, Umbrella Assembling, Domestic Dairying, Organic Farming and Kitchen Gardening, Herbal Garden were some of the many trades for which training was imparted. Flour Mill at Poovam, Readymade Garment Unit, Podimattom, D e t e r g e n t p r o d u c t i o n a t Ve t t i m u k a l a n d Va n a va t h u k k a r a , M u s h r o o m c u l t i va t i o n i n Muvattupuzha, Organic Farming in Kanthallore, Kattampack and Mannacjkanad, Domestic Dairy at Chinnakanal, Sooriyanelli, Devikulam and Kanthallore are some of the leading programmes initiated and run by Vijay Mahila Vedi
Awareness campaigns and meetings for the disabled: In order to share knowledge and information about various programmes of the Government and banks and to share the experiences of the disabled, VSSS Organizes meetings of the disabled at grass root level.
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New Method:
WAYANAD SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (WSSS)
Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS) is a collective effort towards the promotion and growth of Organic and Natural agriculture sector. The Society works with marginal farmers to collectively grow, collect, process and supply requirements of a wide range of agricultural products. The focus is on Group farming, where produce & process products as per our client's specifications and requirements. The access to
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An innovation for the preparation of

White pepper in Wayanad
WSSS started it experiments on the production of white pepper in association with National Institute of Inter disciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvanathapuram since 2003. Dr. Manilal, the senior scientist from NIIST gave necessary technical support in experiments in the development of new method of white pepper production from black/fresh pepper. After many trials WSSS succeeded in the commercial production of white pepper from 500 kilograms to 25 metric ton in the year of 2010. And entire quantity of white pepper can successfully be sold in the international markets. Processing Method: Retting of Pepper is widely practiced in India. Retting is also done in other countries such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar; etc.The below diagram shows the main process of the white pepper production.
Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS) the official body of the dioceses of Mananthawady for socio economic development of people has created enduring models in natural resource management and enhancement of the genuine cause of the farming community. Its pioneering experiment in production of white pepper is a commendable initiative. Pepper is often described as the "king of spices," and it shares a place on most dinner tables with salt. The word pepper originated from the Sanskrit word pippali, meaning berry. Pepper is now grown in Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Kampuchea as well as the West coast of India, known as Malabar, where it originated. The United States is the largest importer of pepper. India is still the largest exporter of the spice, and Brazil may be among the newest exporter of pepper.
IMPORTANCE OF WHITE PEPPER: The present invention relates to a process for preparation of white pepper from black pepper. Pepper is the dried fruit of the perennial climbing vine, Piper nigrum L (Piperaceae).It is grown mainly in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Brazil. The annual production of pepper is 2, 12,200 tonnes of which black pepper accounts for 1, 68,700 and white peeper 43,500 tonnes respectively. Sarawak, Brazilian, Jamaican and Indian are the major types of black pepper in world trade. Black pepper is made by sun drying of fully matured green pepper. The spikes are harvested and left overnight in a heap. The berries are separated from stalks by trampling and rubbing by hand or leg. The separated berries are dried in the sun. White pepper is preferred to black pepper in some western countries. It is used as table pepper and also for cream soups, white pickles and sea food salad, casseroles of chicken, egg, fish etc., It is used in products like mayonnaise where the black specks from the skin of black pepper is not desired. References of making white pepper by traditional method and improved methods are available. Traditionally white pepper is made by retting method. The fully ripened green pepper is filled into gunny bags and soaked in running water for 8-10 days for the softening of the outer skin. After softening of the berries, the skin is separated by trampling followed by washing and sun drying this method is followed in white pepper producing countries.
many villages spread across Wayanad district the garden of spices in KERALA. WSSS are in the fore-front and pioneers in the Organic Agri Products sector in Kerala. It is continuously working with farmers for poverty reduction among different communities and in compliance with the international organic standards since the year 2000.
Scheme of anaerobic processing of pepper
History: Pepper was an important part of the spice trade between India and Europe as early as Greek and Roman times. Pepper remained largely unknown in Western Europe until the middle ages. During that time, the Genoese and Venetians monopolized sea trade routes and, therefore, also monopolized sale of pepper and other spices. Both black and white pepper come from the shrub classified as Piper nigrum. Piper nigrum is one of about 1,000 species in the Piper genus that is part of the larger family of peppers called Piperaceae. The various species of Piper are grown mostly as woody shrubs, small trees, and vines in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. White pepper is also commonly used and is popular among chefs for its slightly milder flavor and the light color that compliments white sauces, mayonnaise, souffles, and other light-colored dishes. White pepper is also true pepper that is processed in the field differently than its black form.
WSSS White pepper production unit at Dwaraka.
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The below table shows the value addition of the white pepper from the pepper at present scenario. Sl No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Future: The life of the spice called pepper seems guaranteed. Since 1950, consumption of pepper in the United States has risen from about 14,000-30,000 tons (12,70027,200 metric tons) per year. Cajun-style recipes that are spice-dependent and other cousines have sparked renewed enthusiasm for the flavor of white pepper. Pepper will surely have an honored place at the table as long as there are cooks, kitchens, and taste-conscious consumers. Descriptions Fresh Green Pepper Labour Other Expenses Sub Total Return form 100 Kg Net Difference Comparison with Black Pepper Fresh Green Pepper Labour Other Expenses Sub Total Return form 100 Kg Net Difference 100.00 1 55.00 50.00 5500.00 50.00 50.00 5600.00 6000.00 400.00 Qty 1 100.00 Rate /Kg 150.00 55.00 Amount 5500.00 150.00 50.00 5700.00 8750.00 3050.00
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Banana Village a new initiative to promote

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Welfare Services Ernakulam {WSE}, the social work department of the Archdiocese of ErnakulamAngamaly is establishing Banana Village, a Community Learning Centre for research, training, conservation and promotion of banana cultivation among the rural farmers. Fr. Thomas Vaikathuparambil, Director of Welfare Services Ernakulam explained that even though there are hundreds of varieties of bananas in Kerala, very few are seen and protected. Hardly ten varieties are widely cultivated by the people. The banana village, will therefore, ensure conservation of the tropical varieties of the bananas besides contributing to food safety. The banana village is established in an area of five acres of land at Parambayam, near Mookkannur in Angamaly Development Block and serves as a demonstration centre of different varieties of bananas. The centre will be full fledged in a year and the
programme for intensification of production of bananas on a commercial basis by selected and trained farmers will be extended to 1000 farmers into the nearby villages. The programme will involve farmers on a large scale as it progresses. The main objectives of establishing the banana village are to sensitize the target communities about food security issues and motivate them in taking up intensive cultivation of food crops, improve productivity of crop varieties of bananas through the development of disease resistant varieties and enhance management skills of farmers, ensure conservation of crop varieties through the development of a resource base with the participation of banana cultivating farmers and increase income of the rural households through the promotion of banana cultivation among the farmers.
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HIGH RANGE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (HDS)

14.2. Prabodhinini- Life Skill Development Program for Adolescent girls
WSE has floated a flag ship programme exclusively for adolescent girls. A safe and healthy environment has to be provided to the adolescents along with opportunities for developing personality and to grow into the fullness of womanhood. Addressing the issues related to adolescent people in the community is fundamental for the promotion of a healthy society. Prabodhini program was designed with the motto of safe womanhood-safe motherhood. Even though there are platforms for children, youth, women, men and senior citizens, there is as yet no exclusive platforms for the adolescent girls. Probodhini program aims at the development of the adolescent girls into proper womanhood and motherhood through life skill education and related capacity building activities. Probodhini groups are formed to create platforms for girls to develop their
social and personal skills to meet the challenges of growing to mature adulthood. The Prabodhini Programme is showing results in protection of adolescents and in instilling value systems. The results include increased understanding on adolescent issues, sensitization on gender equity values, about the causes of gender imbalances and ways in addressing these differences. 465 adolescent girls developed skills in fabric painting; jewel making and candle making to support their homes with additional income. A counseling Centre was established for the advantage of adolescent girls to ventilate their emotions, address their problems, and orient their attitudes in a positive way. Thus more than 6000 adolescent girls are in the safe network of 618 Prabodhini groups promoted by WSE
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The major achievements of this new initiative are 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Village level sensitization Prabodhini groups formation Resource Team identification for the implementation of training programs Resource team training programs Training on gender equity values Training on occupational skills in fabric painting, jewel making and candle making Training on health hygiene practices Training on life skill development program Publication of hand books for educating the members of the adolescent girls 185 villages 618 groups achieved 16 resource persons. 8 programs 540 girls 466 girls 1049 839 1000 HDS the development wing of the diocese of Idukki is the voice of the Church in High Range and has evolved to be the co-coordinating body of all development concerns of the farmers in Idukki district. The struggle of the farmers of the High Range for unconditional land entitlement (patta) seems to be reaching its finishing point. It is a matter of pride for the Church that the dioceses of Idukki and Kanjirapally are taking crucial roles to give leadership for this struggle. The working of the High Range Samrakshana Samithi is a joint effort of different Christian denominations, SNDP, NSS, Jama Ath Federation and different other social organisations. The land title case was under the consideration of the Supreme Court of India for more than 10 years. TheSamithi could secure a favourable judgment from the highest court of justice in the country. Over the years the Samithi has become a rallying point for the distressed farmers in high Range. After a series of agitations the State Govt came round for discussions with the Samithi. The Government promulgated an ordinance to rectify the obstructive clauses in the prevailing Acts and rules. All the eligible farmers will soon receive entitlement for the land they have been tilling since years. More than 1 lack people are to profit from this intervention. . Rev Fr Sebastian Kochupurackal director HDS is leading the historic struggle of the farmers in Idukki a commendable story of advocacy.
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A unique investment in emancipation of excluded people Tribal School at Marayoor
CALICUT DIOCESAN SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (JEEVANA)
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Promotion of technical education among

school drop - out youths
JEEVANA the official organ of the diocese of Achievements 120 school drop outs / under educated youth trained in employable technical trades. 45 students employed through campus About interviews by well known industrial establishments. 10 trainees got employment in foreign countries, especially in gulf countries. training imparted to the students one of Technical the leading institute which has been certified NIOS. Establishment of tie up with leading industrial firms for them to successfully undergo apprentice ship. 5 trainees jointly started their own industry of fabrication work. of the trained are employed within the 10-12% country earns a monthly income between Rs. 3000/- to 5000/-, 10-15% earns @ Rs.5000/-to 6000/- p.m., 30-40% earns @ Rs. 8000/- to 10000/ % of the trained are employed abroad and About 5 earns a monthly income between Rs. 20000/ - to 24000/-
Calicut for welfare and development initiatives is credited for its successful intervention to promote education development of its target groups. Sustainable livelihoods focus on people's capacities to generate and The central point of the Tribal Development Program of the High Range Development Society is the Girijyothy Tribal School set up in the Tribal settlement areas in Marayoor and Kudackattukudy. Rev. Sr. Jean Mary from the DM Convent at Pallanad had paved the foundations for tribal development in this area. It was in the late 1980`s that she happened to visit these settlements and found a man who was suffering from a severe infection on his body. Because of her initiative he was taken to the hospital and as a result he was totally cured and thus a relationship was established. She also started visiting their houses. In 1990 Kothamangalam Social Service Society intervened in the area. The Kothamangalam Social Service Society could invoke in them the need for formal education and thus began a playschool for the children of the area. Then a temporary shed was built up as a Lower primary School where the students could learn the new language. It was named Girijyothy L P School which was subsequently handed over to the social work department of Idukki diocese with the bifurcation of kothamangalam diocese. This is the only centre of education for over 500 families of this area. The strength of the school is 110 with classes up to 4 presently. Four teachers stay at school itself and teach the students. The leadership of the welfare activities here is under taken by two sisters of Daughters of Mary. The first batch students of this school have now completed Plus 2 and have entered into different job oriented courses. Without getting Government recognition and any type of Govt. assistance, the School is run with the help of SAFP India and donations from well wishers. Efforts in Government recognition of the school has not succeeded yet. Apart from education the School caters to adult education, health care and cultural development of the tribal communities. Thrift and credit is also promoted besides services like linkages with tribal department. maintain their means of living. Youth who enter the work force with inadequate education face the highest risk of underemployment and low wage employment making them more vulnerable to social exclusion and poverty. Jeevana has tried its best to address the problems of school drop outs by imparting technical education in employable trades with the support of FVTRS, Bangalore.
Activities Motivation classes for the parents and youth in promoting trade related technical education. Leadership and personality development training for the trainees. EDP training for those who successfully technical complete training. Establishing tie up with leading companies. Providing technical training in welding, electrical and automobile for youths. follow of the Regular welfare of the students Exposure trips and picnics. reputed
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PEOPLE'S SERVICE SOCIETY PALAKAD (PSSP)
Strategies Adopted Organize, form and strengthen people's organizations at the grass root level through the people's participatory process. Identify the skill training requirements of the target groups based on the local resources and development needs. Conscientize and empower Enrichment Programmes people through Life
in the socio-economic development of the society. the principles of social justice into the Inculcate structures of the socio-economic, political, and cultural life. Plans and facilitates various vocational training programmes in collaboration with local self government institutions and other development agencies. and ensure the placement of skill trainees Facilitate either as self employed by promoting various income generation activities or wage employed in collaboration with employers in the multi sectored areas of the economy.
34. Jan Shikshan Sansthan

An initiative in enduring empowerment
Development. Jan Sikshan Sansthans guides people in selecting an entrepreneurship and specific training is imparted for the selected entrepreneurship with the locally available resources. JSS is functioning in 272 districts throughout India. People's Service Society Palakkad which has an excellent grass root level network and track record of 30 years of service in implementing the multifarious rural development programmes in the Palakkad district is the parent NGO of JSS in Palakkad.
Encourage leadership qualities among the marginalized and enable them participate in the civil structures. Through various entrepreneurship trainings empower the poor and enable them to participate
Objectives of JSS Palakkad To improve the occupational skills and technical knowledge of the illiterates, neo literates and the trainees and to raise their efficiency and increase productive ability. To provide academic and technical resource support to Zilla Saksharatha Samities in taking up vocational and skill development Programmes for neo-literates in both urban and rural areas. as Nodal Continuing Education Centers To serve and to coordinate, supervise and monitor 10-15 Continuing Education Centers / Nodal Continuing Education Centers. To organize training and orientation courses for key Resource Persons and Master Trainers on designing, development and implementation of skill development Programmes under the Scheme of Continuing Education for neo-literates. To organize Equivalency Programmes through Open Learning System. To widen the range of knowledge and understanding of the social, economic and political systems in order to create critical awareness about the environment. To promote national goals such as secularism, national integration, population and development, women's equality, protection and conservation of environment.
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People's Service Society Palakad, the official agency for social action of the diocese of Palakad enjoys the unique facility of being the district Nodal agency of JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHAN, the Govt. of India outfit for vocational education. Set up as a continuation of Adult Literacy Program JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHAN is a powerful conduit for imparting specific training in employable trades. The literacy supplemented vocational training programmes helps in bringing about a holistic development in the lives of people. For this Jan Sikshan Sansthans have been formed throughout the country under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource
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VOCATIONAL COURSES AND BATCHES 2010 Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Name of the Course Cutting and Tailoring Dress Making Hand & Machine Embroidery Fashion Designing Fabric Painting Catering Fruit and Vegetable Processing & Preservation Arica Leaf Plate Making Plant Nursery Management Handicrafts- PlantainFibre Extraction&Article making Mushroom Cultivation and Processing Bio Farming Bamboo Craft Pottery and Pot Painting Ferocement Tank Making Paper Bag Products & Screen Printing Book Binding Domestic Appliances Repairing and Servicing Plumbing and Sanitary Work Electrician Aluminium Fabrication Geriatric Nursing Helpers Screen Printing and Textile Printing Duration 3 Months 3 Months 6 Months 6 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 3 Months 4 Months 3 Months 3 Months 6 Months 3 Months Total Batches Enrolled 15 15 5 0 7 4 4 2 1 5 9 11 2 2 1 5 7 0 3 6 3 1 3 111 No. of Beneficiaries Trained 348 339 96 0 142 62 65 20 21 81 174 182 43 43 20 87 119 0 53 123 48 12 42 2120
Trainees Profile
Sex Ratio Educational Status
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Achievement JSS Palakad has already imparted vocational training to 5100 persons in 28 trades. A target of training 2500 persons in 23 trades has been set .The duration of training for a trade ranges from three months to six months and the training module approved by the Ministry of Human Resources Development is followed. JSS Palakad has been able to promote placement or self employment to 78% of the trained persons. This indeed is one of the most creditable interventions by any NGO in Kerala.
Target Group
Shikshan Sansthan Palakkad will concentrate on the socio-economically backward and educationally The Jan disadvantaged groups of urban/rural population such as men, women, youth, employed, self employed, illiterates, neo-literates, prospective workers and their family members as well as unemployed youth. is given to adult illiterates, neo-literates, SC and ST, women/girls, oppressed, migrants, slum/pavement Priority dwellers and working children.
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Awareness programmes:
CHANGANACHERRY SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY {CHASS}

Awareness programme are also conducted to prevent alcoholism and Drug abuse by holding seminars, study classes, public meetings. CHASS is also providing Counseling services to the Juvenile Justice 1 Changanacherry Social Service Society the development department of the Archdiocese of Changanacherry has been noted for many of its response to emerging issues related to the development of the people. CHASS is the Nodal Agency of Govt. of India for facilitating training in De-addiction and rehabilitation of Alcoholic addicts. CHASS has been accorded the status of a Regional Resource Training Centre for South Zone -II covering the States of Kerala and Karnataka by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India. This is a rare honour and a great opportunity for an NGO to emerge as an inter State agency for service in a specialized service. CHASS has been conducting two Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Alcoholics at Punnappra and Kattanam in Alappuzha with the grand in -aid for Deaddiction Treatment from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Govt. of India. Number of patients treated at the ACCEPT Integrated Rehabilitation Centre (ICRA), Punnapra and Kattanam, Alappuzha, for Drug Addicts (IRCA) in the year 2009 2010 is given below: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cases Reported the centre Alcoholic patients Two Drug abusers Multiple Drug abusers Group Counseling Individual Counseling Family Counseling Behavior Therapy Psychiatric Treatment Follow up Counseling House visits A.A Meetings Al. Anon meetings Al. Ateen Self Help Group Out Reach programme Family Assistance Vocational Training Educational Support Work place Support Other services 255 314 13 28 355 255 355 355 355 1109 282 24 24 8 355 20179 Participants 355 7 7 6 8 New Event: SUPPORT PERSONS MEET Supportive Person's Meeting is a gathering of friends and relatives of persons who are under treatment in ACCEPT IRCA for alcohol dependency syndrome. This particular programme is conducted on every first Sunday at ACCEPT IRCA, Punnapra and last Sunday at ACCEPT.IRCA Kattanam. The main objectives of the programme are the following: 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Seminars for school going students Seminars for youth Seminar/Class (full day) public Drug free day meetings No Tobacco day meetings Parents meetings/Classes Audio visual classes Public meetings A.A. meetings Letter Contacts Al. Anon meetings Al. Ateen Self help Group Exhibitions World AIDS Day Meetings Public awareness programme Dharana and Rally Half day seminars I.C.D.S. classes Independence day celebrations Vehicle Rally House wise contacts Excise department Awareness classes
Centers Run by Ministry of Social Welfare, Govt. of Kerala. The following number of programme were conducted by ACCEPT Punnapra and ACCEPT Kattanam at various centers in the State of Kerala in this connection.
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Regional Resource Training Center - South Zone
63 42 38 05 03 38 52 21 36 125 75 36 12 351 14 28 02 63 21 02 02 375 18 07
Medical Students Medical college Vandanam
1. To mobilize the psychosocial support among family members and friends for the Patients, especially in their sober life. 2. To clarify the myths, misconceptions and facts about addiction treatment, sober life and follow up. 3. To help the friends and the relatives to identify their role in sober life.
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KHADI & VILLAGE INDUSTRIES PROGRAMME Employment generation is one of the key areas of intervention of Chanaganacherry Social Service Society. CHASS associated with Kerala KVIB and KVIC since 1976. Khadi & village industry is a distinct employment generation activity for extending maximum support to the jobless youth. .Since 1983 CHASS has the special status of direct aided institution' of the Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in par with Khadi and Village Industries Board under the State Govt. Vision of KHADI Department Training and development to entrepreneurship khadi & village industries and service sector KVI programs are functioning under CHASS in a three tier system i.e. Training, Production & Marketing. (a) Training Sector: Khadi Gramodyog Vidyalaya: Mallappally CHASS provides institutional training as well as spot training to the unemployed youth. CHASS started Khadi Gramodyog Vidyalaya as a full fledged training
centre at Mallappally with the grant of HRD KVIC Mumbai in the year 1986. At present 27 training programme are going on regularly at KGV Mallappally and its various sub centers. Training is accorded to around 1400 candidates every year in various disciplines of Khadi and Village Industries sector. This centre has the capacity to accommodate 120 trainees at a time and it offers a stipend up to Rs. 800/ per month (Residential: Rs. 800/ & non Residential Rs.500/-) for meeting the expenses for food and accommodation. The Khadi Gramodyog Vidyalaya Mallappally is also an accredited training centre for giving two weeks Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) and training for the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) beneficiaries from Kottayam and Pathanamthitta Districts. The training centre is also having a separate cell for Rural Industrial Consultancy Service. The following table gives particulars of the training schedule of the reported year with intake capacity and number of persons trained
Sl. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Name of the Course Semi automatic loom Weaving (cotton/poly) Fruit and vegetable processing Bakery Foot wear and leather Goods Bamboo Article Carpentry and Wood engineering Motor Winding Welding fabrication Tailoring Servicing of electronics & Electrical Beautician Course Detergent Umbrella assembling Bee keeping Fabric painting Paper carry bag PMEGP/EDP EAP Jewellery Making Sponsored programmes Skill Development Total
Duration 6 months 2 months 2months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 5 months 2 months 2 months 7 days 1 month 1 week 3 Days 1 Week 11 Days 1 Day 1 Month 1-2 Months 1 Week
No. of persons trained during 0910 13 51 57 20 17 20 5 10 109 10 6 85 10 44 41 34 160 514 12 134 207 1559
(b) Production Centers: CHASS in its various production centers produces Cotton and Muslin Khadi, Two workshops to produce wood and steel and cane furniture are
functioning . Food products like Agmark honey, value added honey products, bakery, Fruits and vegetable products, oil extraction etc. also are under taken in this unit.
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CHASS HARITHA FARMER'S CLUB
Various activities of CHASS promoted Farmer's Clubs are: TRAINING IN ORGANIC FARMINGdetailed training in fertilizer and pesticide free farming practices. Valarthukoottam: It is an initiative to encourage farmers in cow rearing as a support for farming as well as a source for additional income. The important activities u n d e r t a ke n t ro u g h Valarthukoottam are training in Live Stock management and distribution of live stock to the partners. SEED BANKS: The prime objective of the initiative is to promote storage of quality ensured and productive seeds .Over 12100 people benefited out of the programme. Agro Based IGPS : The objective is to promote agri based IGPs -12 such units have been set up where 80 people are actively involved
Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Name of the Centre Assumption Khadi Centre Amala Khadi Centre Madona Khadi Centre Carpentry Unit Carpentry Unit Carpentry Unit Khadi Garments & Mattress Bee-keeping unit Soap Unit Oil Unit Cane Unit Bakery Unit FVP Unit
Location Kurumbanadum Amalagiry Athirampuzha. Pallikoottumma Pallom Mammoodu Kottakkapuram Kurumpanadom Kurumpanadom Kurumpanadom Mannila Mallappally Mallappally
Activity Khadi spinning and weaving -do-doWood furniture & Building materials. -do-doKhadi beds& Pillows, Khadi Garments Agmark Honey Processing Detergent powder Gingely oil Cane Furniture Various Bakery products Various pickles, squashes, jam etc.
CHASS is promoting FARMERS' CLUBS as part of its drive to revive the agricultural sector through sustainable agricultural practices and to promote cost effective, and eco friendly agri technologies. Objective is to introduce an integrated approach in farming. CHASS has set up 75 Farmers Clubs.
Objectives of Haritha Farmer's Clubs: To popularize sustainable and environmentally sound agricultural practices. To promote integration of production and marketing in agricultural sector easy access to credit facility and transfer To ensure appropriate technology in farm sector. To promote water conservation models and cost effective irrigation models. traditional market outlets like 'Sanga To revive Vipanis' 'and Grama Vipanis' for the marketing of agricultural outputs To establish linkage with agricultural departments and allied Government bodies under Haritha Farmers clubs Activities Activity
c) Marketing Centers:The Khadi and V.I Department of CHASS has 6 sales Emporiums including central godown. The details are given below:-
The table below would give an account of the major activities conducted under the agriculture development programs under the initiative of CHASS promoted Farmers Clubs. Participants
Sl. No. Name of the outlet 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Major Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan (The only one major KGB in Kottayam Dist) Gramodyog Bhavan CHASS furniture CHASS furniture CHASS furniture Central godown
Location Sastri Road, Kottayam Palace Road Changanacherry Pallikoottumma Pallom Mammood Changanacherry
Items sold Khadi clothes, Silk sarees, various V.I. handicraft items -doWood furniture -do-doFarmers clubs Lead farmers Training Model organic farms Seed farms Kitchen gardening Paddy seeds distribution
Existing 31 11 1 3843 -
New 5 5 6 1307 131
Total 36 16 7 5150 131
Existing 1550 319 24 10300 -
New 250 396 145 156 12100 567
Total 1800 396 464 180 22400 567
The main focus of CHASS through KVI programme is to provide employment to rural people in villages, creating selfreliance among people and building up of a strong rural community with the support of KVIC, functioning under Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
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QUILON SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (QSSS)

Sl.No Name of the Project Completed Work 1. Moothakkara Work under progress 2. Quilon Social Service Society the esteemed organization of the diocese of Quilon for social change has acquired an enviable place in the development sector in Kollam district. The rehabilitation housing programme implemented by QSSS can be considered as a typical model for NGO Government partnerships. The disaster management department Tsunami rehabilitation Programme of Govt. of Kerala decided to construct 11,000 houses in the coastal districts of Kerala. This was part of the stated objective of the State Government to provide houses for families displaced by sea erosion or living on the banks of canals. The State government considered the competency of Quilon Social Service Society in habitat development especially its acclaimed intervention in tsunami affected areas in Kollam and Alapuzha districts. Quilon Social Service Society had built around 1000 houses as part of its tsunami response programme with assistance of CARITAS INDIA, Catholic Relief Services and Oxform GB. The Government of Kerala entrusted Quilon Social service Society the construction of 988 houses in 8 sites in the district . Of the total 988 houses 168 houses has been completed in Moothakkara in Kollam West village and construction of 820 houses is in various stages of completion. The houses are built in two storied blocks of 8 houses each. Each family get a space of 350 sq. ft. with 2 bedroom, living room, kitchen and bath attached facilities. Average cost of each house runs up to 3.75 lakhs which works out to a total project cost of 40 crores. This is indeed a major project hand down in confidence to an NGO. The Kerala State Housing Board has the role of designing and supervision and QSSS is mandated to implement the project at a no profit no loss basis. For the smooth implementation of the project QSSS has engaged the service of an experienced engineer and supervisors with diploma in engineering. Details of the rehabilitation housing completed at Moothakkara offers space for research in habitat resettlement. 241 families were living in 193 shanty huts in a plot of 1 acre 91 cents. The cluster which could be called a slum was only 100 metres from the sea and just a kilometer from the district headquarter office. In a plot measuring 7646 sq. mts. 1007 persons were living in 193 huts. The density of population in the area was 1, 30,170 as against the state average of 819 as per the 2001 census. The hygienic and health conditions of the people where dismally poor. QSSS had taken up the cause of providing decent shelter to the families as early as 25th October 2004 by presenting a detailed report to Mr. Oommen Chandy the then Chief Minister who visited the site that day. It is a matter of gratification to QSSS that it could partner with the State Government in realizing the dreams of hapless families with decent shelter. As for seven other sites the construction is in progress. The State Government has identified with the co operation of QSSS the beneficiary families who have lost their shelter in sea erosion as well as families living in unhygienic conditions on the banks of a canal {T.S.Canal }running through kollam town. QSSS is aware of the inherent problems attached to a transition to a new habitat culture. New life styles and habitats had to be developed in a flat system. A suggestion to form housing committee is on the anvil as also to cluster the families into SHGs. It may be rightly claimed that this partnership project is a replicable model of Government NGO partnership in Habitat Development. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Payyalakkavu I Payyalakkavu- II Omcherimadam Kuttikkadu Thannimukku Kavikuzhy Akkolil 6 2 14 9 35 21 8 2 1 -2 --10 56 20 112 80 280 168 104 Chavara -doShakthikulangara Mayyanadu -doEravipuram -do19 4 168 Kollam West 4+4 Unit 2+2 unit No. of houses in each project Name of the Village
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partnership in development initiatives
ADS & TSSS It may be mentioned that two other DSSSs partnered with the State Government in habitat development. Alleppey Diocesan Charitable and Social Welfare society built 18 houses in Mararikulam Panchayat,Alappuzha district almost on the above lines. A different model was adopted by Trivandrum Social Service Society for
providing houses to the families displaced by sea erosion in Thiruvanthapuram coast. The families identified for housing grant were clustered into area wise consortium. These consortiums were encouraged by TSSS to negotiate with the Government for housing grant. The consortium engaged credible contractors for the implementation of the project.
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Elders for Elders

A Model for community based care for the elderly
Significance of Village Level Federation: Social security of village elders is the prime responsibility of VLF VLF is the coordinating body of village level activities Monitoring and Reviewing of the activities of ESHGs at village level VLF operates village level income generation activities Function as a sub institution of Elders for Elders Foundation trust at Tamilnadu Data Analysis & Compilation
Help Age India stepped into Tsunami ravaged villages in Kerala coast in the second week of January 2005. It was the proud privilege of Quilon Social Service Society to partner with an agency of such international reputation for relief and reconstruction in the wake of one of the greatest disasters in recent human history. Activities started with relief operation. Since HelpAge India is an agency for elder concerns distribution of provisions and utilities were continued for a period of one year in the form of social pension under the scheme Adopt a Gran (AAG) programme. In this programme 200 poor elders in eight villages were supported with monthly provisions and toiletries worth Rs.400 and a petty cash of Rs.100 for each selected elder. Restoration of livelihood activities was one of the major components of the project during first year. As part of the programme elders who lost their livelihood in the giant waves of tsunami, was supported by providing their livelihood equipments. A noteworthy innovation in the rehabilitation agenda was the introduction of Self Help Group culture for elders. Initially there was apprehension as to whether elder SHGs would take off but soon the elders welcomed the idea of meeting together , sharing and making themselves productive citizens. Above all the concept instilled a new sense of dignity in the elders. Formation of Elder Self Help Groups (ESHGs) was a novel idea to provide an umbrella of social protection for working elders in the coastal villages. 'Sustainability' was a major concern of the interventions, like any other development programme. The project envisaged the protection of elders, both economic and social, can be secured through Self Help Groups of the elderly. As part of the move 98 Elder Self Help Groups (ESHGs) formed in all the 12 villages in Kollam and Aleppey districts. These groups were chained with the structure of Village Level Federations (VLFs) and a District Level Federation (DLF) called Kerala Punarjani Vayojana Samithi.
Status of ESHGs formed: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Village Arattupuzha Arinallur Azheekal Eravipuram Kovilthottam Moothakara Neendakara Port Kollam Thangassery Thirumullavaram Total No 14 09 11 11 08 05 07 09 06 09 98 Members 164 147 131 140 89 50 93 133 70 98 1223
Ms.Nycy A Ninan
Ms.Lakshmi Shankar
Significance of District Level Federation: Function as the apex body of all VLFs and ESHGs in Kollam Initiating advocacy level activities for elders' rights and privileges Developing mechanisms to monitor the activities at village level and ESHG level Networking the elder CBOs with other financial agencies Fund raising for destitute care program Lobbying and making recommendations to the government and other service organizations for the welfare of the aged Representing poor elders before public forums Assisting VLF through advice in running the savings and credit programs efficiently Function as facilitating agency of the activities of ESHGs National level federation of Elders Self Help Group - Elders for Elders Foundation Trust - was formed at Cuddalore. The trust was constituted with two member trustees each from the four District level federationsNagapattinam, Cuddalore, Vedaranyam and Kollam. Two trustees, each from the 52 VLFs in the four districts, were selected and constituted a general body of 104 and they meet once in a year at Cuddalore. It possesses a total membership of 7807 elders. The trust has now a financial capital about 1.5 crores in which each member of the trust contributed Rs.2000/- as their membership. The trust is looking for linkages with the Elder self help groups in other states for making the movement concrete.
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(A sanskrit word which means Collection)
Analytical consolidation of the interventions by Diocesan Social Service Societies of Kerala in the year 2009-10 Report published by: Fr. Romance Antony Executive Director On behalf of KSSF Chief Editor: Fr. Romance Antony Analysis of financial data: Jobie Mathew Cover photo: Bindu Abraham Layout & Design: Dileep.OJ
Federating Elder CBOs & the Concept of 'Elders for Elders We reached a milestone when we could federate the ESHGs at the village level to the district level. Village level federations and district level federations broke the walls of isolation and ushered in new avenues in networking and advocacy. DLF could attain respectability to the level of negotiating with Govt departments. 12 VLFs in Kollam have been federated to a district level federation named 'Kerala Punarjani Vayojana Samithy' and enjoys legal status under Travancore Cochin Literary and Scientific and Charitable Society Registration Act 1985. Two members, president and secretary, from each VLF were nominated to DLF and an executive committee of 24 members was formed and they meet once in a month.
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Mr. Ansalom Antony (Finance Manager, Thermo Electricals, Dubai) Ansvilla, Thangassery, Kollam
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KERALA SOCIAL SERVICE FORUM

Geographical location of Partner Organizations

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Data Analysis & Interpretation

Objectives of the venture

2. Background & Methodology

Human resource involved in the process

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4.1 Institutional Development

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Key achievements of IDEA Programme

Government Medical Colleges Rights Defense Forum Human

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Table 5.1 CBOs mobiized by DSSSs

Type of Community Organizations

SHG (Women Exclusive)

5. Community Based Organisations formed and promoted by DSSSs

Prominent CBOs of DSSSs

Entrepreneurial Development Programmes

8.1 Agriculture and Livestock

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8.2 Units and areas of cultivation

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8.2 Bhakshysa Sumrudhy

8.3 Save Farmers Campaign (SFC)

Consolidated Intervention of FARM, Wayanad

No of Farmers mobilized 326 165 200 892 820

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8.4 Other major interventions in agriculture

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Emergency Relief Activities

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9.2 Disaster Management

10.Social Development Programmes

9.3 Community Based Disaster Preparedness Programme (CBDP)

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10.3 Habitat Development

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10.4 Family Development

12. Social Action Research

11. Good Governance

13. Focused Group Intervention

13.1 Tribal Development

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13.2 Child Development

13.4 Geriatric Care

13.3 Youth Development

14.Natural Resource Management

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14.1 Eco friendly waste management measures

14.2 Water Conservation

14.3 Water and Sanitation Programme (WatSan)