Announcement of Certificate Course in Addiction and its Management by Fr. Joe H Pereira - Kripa Foundation

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For further details contact:

The Course Co-ordinator

Ms. Krishna Iyer

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Kripa Foundation

Mumbai 400050

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Awareness of " Youth and Addiction" for students of St. Stanislaus School, Bandra, Mumbai

Awareness Programme for Students

 

On 24th of September, Kripa Bandra organized an awareness program titled "Youth and addiction for 80 Catholic students from St Stanislaus High school Bandra of Standard 10.

 

This programme was namely organized by the parish priest Fr. Errol Fernandes Sj. with the help of the animators of St. Peters parish. The student listened with rapt attention throughout the presentation. A similar program will be held for the non-Catholic students in the near future.

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Tata Power delegates visit Kripa Vasai

On 03^rd October 2013, High Ranking officials from Tata Power consisting of Management and Employees Union representatives visited Kripa Vasai. The purpose of this visit was to take the Employee Assistance Programme already in progress on a higher level. The proposed activities decided would be to have intense awareness programmes at the work place, residential colony of Tata Power Employees, Out Patient services, Admission for those employees requiring In-house treatment, Counseling sessions and Follow up programmes to monitor their progress in recovery from addiction and family support.

The half day programme started with a traditional, ‘Aarti’ followed by a tour of the Kripa centre. A testimony by two patients in treatment, a power point presentation on activities and screening of the Kripa film, ‘God’s Grace’.
 

The teams from Tata Power and Kripa sat in a closed door meeting to discuss minute details and progress of the on going Employee Assistance Program at the Tata Power plant in Chembur, Mumbai.

The Tata team expressed their gratitude to Fr. Joe for the enlightening yoga seesion that he conducted at the Thermal Power station before he left for his tour abroad.
  

A sumptuous lunch with a well spread buffet table prepared by the in-house Chefsof Kripa Vasai was well savored by all present.

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Sensitization Programme on Alcoholism and HIV/AIDS

Sensitization Programme on Alcoholism and HIV/AIDS

 

On 16th September 2013, Kripa Shillong conducted a Sensitization Programme on Prevention of Alcoholism and HIV AIDS for 40 participants at Smit Village. The programme was sponsored by The Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.

 

The Community members were sensitized on topics like, Different Types of Drugs, Myths and Misconceptions, Family Support, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Life Skills

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Outreach Programme for students

 

On 23^rd September 2013, Kripa Pune conducted an Outreach Programme for Students of Camp Education Society in collaboration with Karve Institute of Social Sciences.

 

The students were explained the various topics of Addiction and HIV AIDS and the dangers of addictive substances and made aware of the Kripa Model of Recovery. IEC materials were made available. A questionnaire was given to the students to assess their involvement with the programme and their gain by it.

Orientation Programme for BSW Students-Kripa Shillong

Orientation Programme for BSW Students

 

On 05^th September 2013, Kripa Shillong conducted an Orientation Programme on Alcoholism and HIV AIDS for around 50 BSW Students of Women College. The programme was sponsored by The Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.

 

The students were explained the different aspects of Addiction and HIV AIDS followed by a question-answer session. Sharing of life experiences by the Resource team concluded the programme.

Orientation Programme for Students -Kripa Vasai

Orientation Programme for Students

 

On 20^th September 2013, Kripa Vasai conducted an Orientation Programme for around 7 Students of Gonsalo Garcia College at the centre itself. The students had to present a project on Drug Addiction and Alcoholism and having heard of the extensive work done by the organization in Vasai chose Kripa Vasai as their centre

 

They were conducted a tour of the centre, followed by interactions with patients who gave their testimonies. Topics on Addiction, Addictive Personality, Kripa Model of Recovery, Role of the Family, Counseling Skills and the like served the purpose of the students visit.

Awareness Programme for Student- Kripa Shillong

Awareness Programme for Students

 

In response to a call from the school authorities, Kripa Shillong conducted an Awareness Programme on Substance Abuse and HIV AIDS on 19^th September 2013 for students of Class VIII, IX and X of Mary Mount School.

 

The students posed many queries that was answered by the Resource team who clarified their doubts on Substance Abuse and HIV AIDS. They were told to refrain from an addictive lifestyle and should they require counseling, to contact the centre at the earliest. They were also informed to refer clients to the centre for timely help and support. 

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Awareness Programme for Students-Kripa Pune

Awareness Programme for Students

On 23^rd September 2013, Kripa Pune conducted an Awareness Programme for 65 Students of Dr. Ambedkar Technical High School in collaboration with Karve Institute of Social Sciences.

The students were explained the various topics of Addiction and HIV AIDS and the dangers of addictive substances and made aware of the Kripa Model of Recovery. IEC materials were made available. A questionnaire was given to the students to assess their involvement with the programme and techniques were discussed as to how to help an addict to bring him in the recovery programme.

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Awareness program fot autorickhaw drivers

Awareness Programme for Autodrivers

 

On 27^th September 2013, Kripa Vasai conducted an Awareness Programme for Community Members, Autorickshaw drivers at Nalla Sopara Station.

 

The programme was organized by local leaders and Social Workers from the area in view of the rising intake of alcohol in the area. The Resource team distributed pamphlets and continuously gave information on the various activities and services of the organization to members of the General Community.

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Kripa wishes ELFA Board member Shri Hitendra Thakurji on his birthday

On the 3rd of October 2013 ElFA member ( Elected Leaders Forum against AIDS) celebrated his birthday. Bosco D'Souza and Mrs. Jean Pereira wished him at his office in Virar on behalf of Fr. joe and the Kripa Family. To greet thousands of guest were Mr.Raju Patil- 1st Mayor of Vasai- Virar, MLA Kshitij Thakur and other party dignatories. Mr. Hitendra Thakur is also the president of the political party Bahujan Vikas Aagadhi. Newsdesk

Indian priest explains how yoga helps in treatment of addicts- Fr. Joe was interviewed on a TV Channel in Sao Paolo

Dear Kripa Family and Friends,

On the 26th of September Fr. Joe on his visit to Sao Paolo, Brazil doing intense Kripafoundation Iyengar yoga, conducting a weekend retreat with the WCCM group in Campinas, was also interviewed live on one of the leading TV channels R7.

To view the interview video streaming kindly click the link below

http://videos.r7.com/padre-indiano-explica-como-yoga-ajuda-no-tratamento-de-dependentes-quimicos/idmedia/5244abb00cf284d05aabf064.html

Time 21.03 minutes

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Fr. Joe conducts a WCCM weekend retreat in Brazil

In his recent visit to Brazil, doing intense Kripafoundation Iyengar Yoga, Fr Joe had an opportunity to conducted a weekend retreat with the WCCM group in Campinas. The group  got more enlightened  with the teachings of John Main and enriched themselves especially  in the manner in which Fr. Joe conducted the retreat.

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