Community Ownership and Development - Towards Sustainable Livelihoods!

On 19 th April 2018 an educative session was held at Pali for the Bal Sansad with 28 children present for the same. The main objective was to understand the three pillars of the Indian Constitution and its functions. The Bal Sansad welcomed the resource person. The background of the Indian Constitution was explained to children by the resource person following which the topic was taught in detail. She said that the modern India Government was originally formed through the Constitution of India. While framing the Indian constitution the Constituent Assembly was working meticulously to frame a system of Governance in which the powers conferred by the people won't be vested on a single person/institution. Hence they devised the principle of 'Separation of powers' among the three pillars of democracy that is the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. She explained the role of the president, the functions of the governor, council of ministers, prime minister etc....

  As an input session on skill enhancement program, CSA organised a Home Nursing session for the domestic workers at Manori with its networking partner Savdhan Samaj Kendra. On 8 th February 2018, a team of 15 nurses from Hinduja Hospital visited the centre at Manori. Ms. Seema, field supervisor at Hinduja nursing interacted with the nine participants present. The nurses from general ward gave a First Aid demo on home nursing, ways to take care of sick patients at home, care for elderly, babies & young children. The Nurses explained simple tips like bandage & body massage techniques, taking medicines as prescribed by doctors, taking care of sick patients while shifting them on bed, checking the expiry before purchasing any medicines, the right method to put ear & eye drops, which can be easily practised  at home or on work place. It is our responsibility to educate and train grassroots ensuring that this knowledge helps in giving them basic health awarene...

On 23 rd October 2017, two hundred and twenty Bal sansad children attended an input session on Communal Harmony at Gorai. The objective of the session was to create awareness of peace and equality amongst children in the society. India is a land where all the major religions of the world is practiced by their respective followers. Nevertheless, it has also been the reason for the disunity and disharmony   in the country.   Communal Harmony is necessary for   the growth and peace of the country. The concept of religious equality was explained to the children.   Also, about the Indian constitution which states it an individual’s right to chose his/her own business & religion. And that everyone should respect all religions as humanity is the true religion . A follow up interaction session was held on the 26 th October 2017 at Gorai to ensure the children thoroughly understood the importance of communal harmony.