Project Proposal

Name of Organisation - Human Rights Council - Dhanwantari Medical Trust

Address

- Topiwala Building; 156, A block, Third Floor, Parel- Mumbai12

Legal Status

- Human Rights Council Registration Number-3949 (Delhi). Dhanwantari Medical Trust registration number- E-22818 Dhanwantari Medical Trust registration under the income Tax Act 1961 under Sec- 12- A. Dhanwantari Medical Trust registration under the income 80-G.

Contact person-

Phone/Email-

Our Vision is

To ensure every individual righteously obtains due respect by acquiring Education, Medical aid,

Our Mission isDevelopment of underprivileged communities in the society, by providing them strong education and good health service.

Development priorities of the organization- Health/ Sanitation program Education Program.

Information regarding the proposed project

Title of the project-

Crafting Smile.

Legal Holder of the project- Human Rights Council -Dhanwantari Medical Trust

Reason for selection of the projectCancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. Cells are the building blocks of living things. Cancer will be major health problems in the next two decades and will pose a challenge in providing healthcare to the Indian population. There are many different kinds of cancers. Cancer can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lung, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue. 50 % of the human cancer are either totally preventable or can be detected at a early stage when cure can be assured.

Child cancer: Incidence of pediatric tumors is on rise all over the world. Malignant neoplasms are rare in children, yet it is an important cause of childhood mortality in many of the economically developed nations of the world. Malignancy is the second most common cause of childhood death in developed world, accounting for 10%-12.3% of all childhood deaths. It is second major cause of childhood mortality after accidents in U.S.A. In

developing countries like India childhood mortality is still due to malnutrition and infections, but pediatric tumors are also rising in number. Children can get cancer in the same parts of the body as adults, but there are differences. Childhood cancers can occur suddenly, without early symptoms, and have a high rate of cure. The most common children's cancer is leukemia. Other cancers that affect children include brain tumors, lymphoma, and soft tissue sarcoma. Childhood cancer contributes to less than 5% of the total cancer burden in India, with approximately 45,000 children diagnosed with cancer every year. Due to this entire factor HRC-DMT has designed a project, Crafting Smile to provide emotional, financial help to the childrens affected by cancer and their parents.

Vision To support every child affected with cancer and their family.

MissionTo make certain that every child and their family walking the child cancer journey will never feel alone.

Programs-

Awareness Campaign-Spreading awareness about the cancer and initiating steps for early cancer detection. To organize cancer detection camps. Printing literature on cancer and distribute among the community.

Support Program-1: Financial help for medical assistanceThe economic burden of childhood cancer can be overwhelming for parents. In a recent NCCS survey, over 89% of families reported income loss due to their childs diagnosis. Parents are further challenged with maintaining their household, caring for other children, making medical decisions and ensuring financial stability all while trying to stay beside their child through this difficult time. Cancer treatment is extremely expensive for middle class people. Through whatever limited funds are collected, we try to distribute Financial help for medical assistance to as many patients possible. HRC-DMT tries to provide cancer drugs to needy patients. 2: Diagnostic check up: After a child finishes treatment for cancer, he or she will need regular follow-up screening to confirm the absence of cancer and diagnose any potential late effects. Long-term follow-up care, which should continue throughout adulthood, helps ensure that survivors of childhood cancer stay healthy.

Depending on the treatment received, a survivor may also need specific screening tests that can help detect late effects early. Screening tests may include imaging tests, such as x-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans; blood tests; and physical examinations.

3: Nutrition Check Up: During traditional cancer treatments, getting good nutrition becomes a . Some complain that food doesnt taste good; others find eating difficult because of mouth sores and other side effects. Yet the body needs nourishment even more at this time. The proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals you eat are important. They give the body energy, help repair normal tissue, and keep the immune system strong to fight disease. A healthy diet is even more important to continued chemotherapy and to support normal growth during and after the therapy. Under this program HRC-DMT will provide the support for Protein and Vitamin C supplement. Importance of protein

A child undergoing cancer treatment needs 50% more protein than a child of the same age who is not receiving cancer treatment.(6) Protein helps the body resist infection. Good sources of protein include lean meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, nuts, dried beans, peas and lentils, and soy foods. During treatment, it is important to encourage patients to eat high calorie, high protein foods. The patient will be provided with the Protein supplements as per theirs need.

4: First Aid Box Support: Due to repetitive chemotherapy, radiation and low immunity cancer patients tend to have localized wounds, irritations and could become more susceptible for its infection. To avoid such conditions and to treat

them requires other allied medical support such as betadine solution, savlon, gauze, facial mask etc. Considering these entire things HRC-DMT plan to provide this support for needy patient every month. This box will content betadine, savlon, bandage, facial mask etc. 5: Monthly Grains Support: It is well known that cancer treatment is most expensive for income group people. However it is more troublesome for the middle and lower income group people. Most of the times these people need to adjust their basic need of food. They decreases their routine food expenses so that they will adjust that much amount of money for treatment. This is another part where HRC-DMT will work by providing Monthly Grains Support to these people so that these families will spend considerable amount of money on treatment and fulfill basic food requirement as well.

Counseling program-A proper counseling will be provided to the Cancer affected children and also to theirs relative. Our oncology social workers will help childrens and relatives in following manner:

Learn new ways to cope with cancer Manage emotions such as anxiety or sadness Improve communication with your health care team Talk to your family about cancer Find reliable information Find useful resources in your community Manage financial challenges

 Refreshment program-Childhood oncology patients struggle with their disease on a day to day basis. The pain, the nausea, the discomfort is a part of their lives for the duration of the treatment. While every effort is made to ensure that they receive the chemo, prostheses, blood components, in short the complete protocol the doctor prescribes, often the small ingredients that make childhood are forgotten. Every child has a wish, but the desires of a childhood cancer patient are pushed to the background. HRC-DMT will do following refreshment activities with the Childrens, parents Birthday celebration Fun and fair Outing/ Movies

Duration of the projectThe duration of the project will be on ongoing basis.

Staff for the projectThe following staff will be appointed for implementation of the project.

Project ManagerHe will be responsible for overall coordination of the project.

Project coordinatorThere will be four Project Coordinator; each will be responsible for monitoring of Awareness Campaign, Support Program, Counseling program and Refreshment program.

Operational LeadThere will be Ten Field workers for the project. They will be responsible for the operation of this project in the four sector of the project. MonitoringThe project will be monitored every month by the board members of the HRC-DMT. Previous months work shall be reviewed and the work for the following month would be finalized every month.