Sunday, December 1, 2013

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


On 27th 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 29th October 2013 and 24th 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 21st 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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Kripa Dahanu
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Mozen H