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Income Generation Project - BY KRIPA VASAI & VRACS

Income Generation Project

 

In house patients and staff have worked around the clock to make articles and decorations to be put on sale. Every Sunday, a stall is placed well decorated with these articles and the proceeds of the sale will go towards the Children Party at Vasai.

 

The patients and staff put in strenuous efforts to produce nutrition powder and supplements towards the Luxembourg Project, supported by the Embassy of Luxembourg. It is proposed to make these supplements for our Children Living with HIV AIDS (CLHAs) registered at Vasai Region AIDS Control Society.

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WORLD AIDS DAY- KRIPA MANGALORE

World AIDS Day

 

On 01^st December 2013, Kripa Mangalore commemorated World AIDS Day at the centre for around 35 children from ‘CARTS SAMVEDHANA’. The In-house patients and the children were given inputs on Changes in Lifestyle and Discipline. They were also made aware of the dangers of addiction and its relation to HIV AIDS.

 

A fun filled programme was organized for the children. There was entertainment in the form of games and songs followed by snacks, sweets and lunch. Prizes were awarded to the winners and children received take-away gifts.

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World AIDS DAY BY KRIPA VADODRA

World AIDS Day

 

On 01^st December 2013, Kripa Baroda commemorated World AIDS Day in different areas in the city. The programme was supported by Gujarat State AIDS Control Society under the TI Migrant Project.

 

Children of various schools, community members, and local leaders participated in the programme, displaying banners and posters and distributed leaflets to the General Public, well depicting the Basics of HIV; its mode of transmission and preventive measures to be used.

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Fr. Joe on the Panel discussion at : The conference on Illicit Drugs in the North East- held in Guwahati

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WORLD AIDS DAY AT VARIOUS CENTERS OF KRIPA IN INDIA

World AIDS Day

 

On 01^st December 2013, Kripa Guwahati commemorated World AIDS Day by participating in a rally organized by Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS).

 

In house and Ex Patient along with staff of the centre designed banners and placards and distributed the symbolic red ribbons during the rally. Students of Down Town University who participated in the rally were also given information on HIV infection and prevention of the same by the staff

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Kripa Dharavi commemorated International World AIDS Day from 01^st to 03^rd December 2013 by organizing awareness programme at different areas of Dharavi, Sion, Dadar and Mahim.

 

The programme was flagged off amidst a gathering of police personnel, social workers, members of other NGOs, local leaders, beneficiaries and staff of the project.

 

There were speeches, distribution of leaflets and red ribbons, display of banners and posters. The team visited various areas and shouted out slogans and gave information to those who wished to avail of it. The highlight of the programme was the involvement of the Children of the Dharavi Project.

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Kripa Pune in collaboration with Rotary Club commemorated World AIDS Day at Pen, Hirkani on 01^st December 2013

The Project Coordinator Mrs. Anuradha karkera along with the staff spoke on Addiction and its relation to HIV AIDS, Self Help groups, Life Skills and techniques and how one can be a productive member of Society. The programme was organized by an Ex-Patient and it has been decided to hold AA meetings once a week. Many queries that were raised, were resolved by the team.

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Kripa Vasai and VRACS participated in the World AIDS Day Programme organized by Vasai Virar Mahanagar Pallika at Ganpatrao Vartak Krida Bhavan, Parnaka on 01^st December 2013

 

Students of around 10 schools in the vicinity participated in the programme along with local leaders, social workers, teachers of the school and well-wishers. Speeches, Street plays and Banners and Slogan display were part of the programme. A message by Rev. Fr. Joe Pereira was read out by Bosco D’Souza to the gathering that received a good round of applause. Post session, many schools contacted the Resource Team to conduct programmes in their schools during the World AIDS week.

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In continuum to the World AIDS Day Programme at Parnaka, Vasai and the subsequent request from various schools, Kripa Vasai conducted awareness programmes from 02nd to 06th December 2013 for 6 schools in Vasai, Nala Sopara, Virar areas through different activities for the students by Mrs. Jean Pereira and the Kripa team of Vasai

 

Medical inputs on Addiction and its relation to HIV AIDS, High Risk Behaviour, Life skills were explained to the students. There was a display of posters and banners and distribution of pamphlets. The students possessed poor knowledge of HIV AIDS as evident from their queries. Myths and misconceptions were dispelled with and the patients and staff in residence shared their life experiences during their addiction, to serve as an eye opener to the students.

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Awareness at a Christian Church By Kripa Pune

Awareness Programme for Church Members

 

In accordance with a request by Church authorities, Kripa Pune conducted an Awareness Outreach at St.Annes Church for Community members on 24^th November 2013.

 

The gathering had heard of Kripa Pune through its various activities conducted in the Community and were eager for first hand knowledge in Addiction for which they were not disappointed as the team spoke on various therapies, daily schedule of the centre and the participants nurtured a hope that their loved ones suffering from addiction would get a good treatment centre, as evident from their queries and feedback post session. The Church has invited the team on the following Sunday for similar programm

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Awareness for villagers conducted by Kripa Pune

Awareness Programme for Villagers

On 22^nd November 2013, Kripa Pune in collaboration with Armed Force Medical College conducted an Awareness Programme for villagers of Khor. Many senior military officers, politicians, doctors and social workers were invited for the programme.

A stall was allotted for Kripa Pune who interacted with the villagers who were increasing in numbers at the programme. The Kripa Model of Recovery and Disease of Addiction were explained to them and the treatment facilities that would be made available to them. Many of the villagers poured out their personal grievances who were counseled by the team

Awareness Programme for Students by Kripa Varanasi

Awareness Programme for Students

 

Kripa Varanasi conducted an Awareness Programme for Students of Centre Public School, Chandhasi and Vidya Public School, Nai Basti, Varanasi on 25^th November 2013.

 

The programme begun with an Introduction of Kripa; its services and activities. Sharing of Life Experiences followed with a question-answer session. The children were made aware of the dangerous effects of addictive substance and not to fall prey to it.. They were also told to focus on their education that would help shape their career in life. The school authorities thanked the Resource Team for a fruitful programme.

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Awareness Programs by Kripa Dahanu in the tribal belt of Dahanu and Talasari

On 27^th November 2013, Kripa Dahanu conducted an Awareness Programme for members of the General Community of Bapugaon  near Udhava Talasari, on Addiction and Drug Abuse.

 

An introduction on Addiction followed by an overview of Kripa Foundation and its activities, extent of its services and other available services and Importance of Self Help Groups were contents of the programme.

 

Kripa staff shared their testimonies clearly outlining the problems faced due to their addictive behaviour and the blessings of Fr Joe in bringing them on the path of Recovery

On 29^th October 2013 and 24^th November 2013, Kripa Dahanu conducted an Awareness Programme for members of the General Community on Addiction and Drug Abuse.

 

An introduction on Addiction followed by an overview of Kripa Foundation and its activities, extent of its services and other available services and Importance of Self Help Groups were contents of the programme.

 

Kripa staff shared their testimonies clearly outlining the problems faced due to their addictive behaviour and the blessings of Fr Joe in bringing them on the path of Recovery.

On 21^st November 2013, Kripa Dahanu conducted an A.A Meeting for villagers of Gangangaon. There are many villagers who are afflicted with the disease of addiction and coming from a poor socio-economic background are not aware of the 12 Step Philosophy and Rehabilitation measures.

 

Post Meeting, the Resource team explained the Kripa Model of Recovery and were asked to get seek treatment for themselves or their family members. The Community Members were impressed with the programme and promised to take steps to rehabilitate themselves.

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Awareness outside a cinema hall by Kripa Vasai and VRACS

Due to repeated requests from Community leaders and Social Workers of Parvati Cinema area, Kripa Vasai conducted an Awareness Programme for Community members on 29^th November 2013.

The team went around continuously distributing pamphlets and interacted with the passerby’s who were counseled on various aspects of addiction and importance of family intervention in helping the alcoholic to seek treatment. Many of them shared their personal grievances and the problems caused by their loved ones due to addiction. Many expressed their doubts that were quickly dispersed off, by the Staff

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Training Programme of ICTC Counsellors by Kripa Dharavi

Training Programme of ICTC Counsellors

 

Kripa Dharavi team trained 20 ICTC Counsellors of Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society on 28^th November 2013 at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

 

The topics were on Safer Practices, Overdose Management, Enhancing skills of Rapport Building & Counselling, and Vein Care Management and Information on STIs and IDUs.

 

The programme concluded with simulation, feedback and a question-answer session.

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