TRIVANDRUM SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY First Registered Diocesan Social Service Society in Estd. 1960. Reg. No. 352/85

Annual Report 2012-13

1 2 His Holiness Pope Francis

Our Trustee, Most Rev.Dr.Soosa Pakiam M. Metropolitan Archbishop of Trivandrum

3 Message from President

s Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS) completed 50 years of service cred- itably, has targeted another 10 year active involvement at the bottom level of Athe society and the reporting year is the 2nd year of the new targets. Thanks to the support, partnership, and engagement from the stake holders, TSSS can harness the gains of the past to ensure success in the years ahead. The outcomes of the Arch- diocesan Synod, the findings, the suggestions, and the recommendations will lead us to success.

What does it mean success?

It is when the stake holders at the bottom level are strengthened and are able to stand for their cause and that of the community and hold the human dignity and especially our women are elicited to this realm, we can say that we are in the path of success.

We’re pursuing this mission through an ambitious 10-year goal encapsulated in a new strategic plan and our unique perspective as contemplated in the Synod, which brings together decentralization, advocacy and local partnerships with Government and Non Government Sectors to make a lasting difference for our people and community.

We trust our strategy and theory of change will lead us to the desired success as we have analyzed its power. We know that when we work with local partners, build on what they know and leverage our talents and perspectives to great effect, extraordinary change is possible. We realized that you are with us, and will be a partner in every step of the journey.

Msgr. Eugene H. Pereira Vicar General, Trivandrum Archdiocese, President, TSSS

4 Message from the Director

t is my privilege to present the Annual Report for the year 2012 – 2013 of Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS). A concept of integral development neglecting the downtrod- Iden section of the society is undoubtedly meaningless. This is why, TSSS concentrates its activities on the empowerment and ensurement of sustainable livelihood of the marginalized people, in the society. TSSS, aims at the socio-economic development of its target groups, by addressing the specific issues such as poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, fishermen welfare, shelterlessness, health & hygiene, alcoholism and substance abuse, gender discrimination, labour welfare, child harassment, sexual violence, Dalit backwardness etc. The pages that follows portrays how far we succeeded in alleviating the above issues.

Everything went on in a smooth sail throughout the year by the grace of God, coupled with integrity and devotion of the staff of TSSS. I express my profound gratitude to His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Soosa Pakiam the Trustee, for his support and encourgement. It is also my pleasure to thank Msgr. Eugine H. Pereira, the President, for his sincere support to TSSS. I take this opportunity to thank Rev. Fr. Sabbas Ignatius, who had held this office with commitment and dedication. The Golden Jubilee celebration was a remarkable event under his able leadership. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the benefactors, sponsors, stakeholders and well wishers for their benevolent support to our social action throughout the year.

Fr. Lenin Raj T Director & Secretary, TSSS

5 Message from former Director

ne more year has passed and TSSS is marching towards new horizons with much vigor and commitment to be faithful to her mission: ‘Empowering the Marginalized towards Sustainable and Participatory Development Process.’ I feel Oquite happy to have had the opportunity to be a part of the great history of TSSS. The recent past witnessed two great events such as the Golden Jubilee of TSSS and Platinum Jubilee of the Archdiocese. A number of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) has been initiated especially for the labour class such as fishermen and farmers. Consistent interventions have been made among fish vending women. Integrated development projects which were launched focusing on the regions of , Palayam and Pettah were converted into a process mode from its project mode and caused to form Farmers Clubs for their sustainable development. Activities for fishermen were scaled up under an inde- pendent department for them. The approach of the programmes was oriented towards a process for the assertiveness of the communities and their Institutions. The Institutions of TSSS were improved in their number, structure and performance. The Community-Based rehabilitation programmes evoked sentiments among different stakeholders who deserve special support.

The way ahead is wide and far; challenges of future are hard and tough. This situation demands that TSSS needs to take every step with care and courage. Certainly the focuses set in the Symposium of Golden Jubilee of TSSS and the resolutions passed in the Archdiocesan Synod and priorities set for the Socio - economic survey (2011-2013) will definitely help to lead the organization with a rational and professional spirit. I sincerely thank and congratulate TSSS and its team of Governors, Managers and Professionals for their commitment and love for the poor and needy among us. My best wishes for a wider leadership of the Annual Report 2012-13.

Fr. Sabbas Ignatious Former Director, TSSS

Rev. Fr. Mathias.O. Rev. Fr. Pratheeb Joseph Rev. Fr. Antony S.B. Mr. Berchmans K.L. Director, CADAL and CFS Inistitutions incharge Director, Pratheeksha Administrative Officer

6 Contents

TSSS Operational Area 8 Organisational Chart 9 Mission & Vision 9 Self Help Groups and Income Generation Programmes 11 Vanitha Vedi 15 Fish Vending Women’s Forum 18 Balavedi 21 SAFP 23 Infrastructural Development 26 Health 27 Supplementary Education & Nursery 33 Empowerment of Dalits 34 Trivandrum Mathsyathozhilaly Forum (TMF) 39 Capacity Building 42 Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction Programme 45 Our Service Centres & Institutions 47 Our Partners 50

7 Anjengo TSSS Operational

Puthukurichi Area

Pettah

Palayam Valiyathura

Kovalam

Pulluvila

ThoothoorT

8 Organisational Chart

ARCH BISHOP ( Trustee )

GENERAL GOVERNING SOCIAL ACTION REGIONAL BODY BODY BOARD CO-ORDINATORS

PRESIDENT

DIRECTOR & SECRETARY

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

OFFICE/ DEPARTMENT PROJECT SECTION ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS HEADS HEADS STAFF (C0-ORDINATORS) ((C0-ORDINATORS)) (C0-ORDINATORS)

REGIONAL ANIMATOR

FIELD STAFFS

VISION A just society based on love, peace, truth and justice

MISSION Empowering the Marginalized communities towards active participation in the sustainable development processes.

OBJECTIVES 1. Community organization, formation and strengthening of leadrrship 2. Capacity building for sustainable livelihood 3. Promotion of community health to improve the health status of the poor. 4. Facilitate creative participation of women and men in socio-economic, and political processes. 5. Promotion of non-formal and vocational education to the drop outs and illiterate. 9 10 Self Help Groups and Income Generation Programmes

The activities of SHGs are intended to The SHGs are clustered to ensure the visits of SHGs. The Same is evaluated and eradicate poverty by way of developing efficient and smooth functioning. Each suggestions are provided. There are 31 saving habit, to maintaining good rela- cluster consisting of 25 to 30 SHGs and SHG organizers working in 8 regions. tionship so as to raise the status of wom- put under the supervision of a SHG en in families and in the society, achiev- organizer. SHG Staff meetings ing self sufficiency in social, cultural and financial aspects, and to promote quality SHG Organizers Meetings The diocesan level meetings of SHG leadership by active involvement in social animators are conducted every first Friday problems. The SHG organizers meetings are of the month. The animators present conducted every first Tuesday of the report of each region after evaluating the Activities month, in the presence of TSSS Director, activities. The activities of the following Administrative officer and SHG co- months are also discussed and planned There are at present 1470 SHGs includ- ordinaor. During this meeting the SHG during these meetings. This process have ing 170 new SHGs started during the organizers present the reports on their ensured the quality of the activities. year 2012- 2013 Three tier federation Number of SHGs in Foranes 1470 (Total) meetings The parish and forane level federation Anjengo meetings are conducted every month in all the eight regions . During these meetings Kovalam reports are presented on the activities of SHGs on parish basis and evaluation is made. Palayam The Diocesan general body meetings Pettah were conducted every three months. Puthukurichy Thoothoor Valiyathura

11 ‘Unarvu’ Study Material To create social awareness among the SHG members, a printed study material named ‘UNARVU’ was distributed through SHG organizers. The study materials issued from 2011 April to 2012 March highlighted worthy themes. As a result of these study materials SHGs involved social issues and achieved good results. Awareness programmes given to SHG staff and SHG secretaries On 04/05/2012 a class on ‘How to make Viable Small Ventures was conducted for SHG staff. Another class was conduct- ed on “ How to make Customer Relations and social skills” in all the eight regions for the SHG secretaries. This class helped them to develop customer relation in a better manner. Awareness programmes conducted at regional level. The leader of the SHGs were given vari- ous awareness classes at the regional lev- el federation meetings. These awareness classes helped to build up the leadership Details of One Day Training quality among the members. The various subjects were as follows. Name of Forane Parish Date Subject • Evils of Media influence Thoothoor Vallavila 25/05/2012 Umbrella making • Family Budget 06/10/2012 Candle and Agarbethy making • Production and Marketing of 10/12/2012 Cake making Quality Products Pulluvila Kochupally 19/05/2012 Rexin Carry bag • Sanctity of Family Relationship. Lourdupuram 09/09/2012 Candle making Pulluvila 15/09/2012 Candle making Self - Employment Nambiyath 19/09/2012 Squash and Jam Training 10/11/2012 Candle and Agarbathy making Kovalam 17/05/2012 Rexin Carry bag In order to strengthen and improve the Kakamoola 28/09/2012 Cake making living standard of the SHG members Self employment Job Training was given at Vizhijam 24/10/2012 Cake Making the Forane and Parish level. Poonthura 16/11/2012 Squash and jam Making

12 Cake Making Class Agarbatti Making Shopper Bag Making Three day Training Conducted at Forane level

Name of Forane Parish Date Subject

Thoothoor Marthandanthura 19/11/2012 Rexin Carry Bag 20/11/2012 Bag Making 21/11/2012 Big shopper Making Pulluvila Kochupally 25/06/2012 Ornaments Making 26/06/2012 27/06/2012 Flower Making Kovalam Vizhinjam 23/07/2012 Rexin Carry bag 24/07/2012 28/07/2012 Valiyathura Valiyathura 23/07/2012 Saree Sequence 24/07/2012 Painting 25/07/2012 Palayam Vellayambalam 25/06/2012 Ornaments with pearls 26/06/2012

27/06/2012 Ornaments Making Pettah Kumarapuram 07/08/2012 Ornaments with pearls 08/08/2012 09/08/2012 Pudhukurichy 12/07/2012 Flower and boqueue 13/07/2012 14/07/2012 Anjengo Ayroor 14/05/2012 Ornaments with pearls 15/05/2012 16/05/2012 Hand Stitching EDP Training

Name of Forane Parish Date Subject Participants

Thoothoor Marthandanthura 17/09/2012 to 10/10/2012 Tailoring 30 Kovalam Azhakulam 11/06/2012 to 27/06/2012 Tailoring 30 Anjengo Mampally 16/07/2012 to 28/09/2012 Tailoring 28 Vennicodu 17/09/2012 to 12/11/2012 Tailoring 28 Moongodu 24/11/2012 to 15/01/2012 Tailoring 30 All those who took part in the various training programmes formed activity groups and started Job Venture.

Small Employment Bakers, Vegetable Shop, Catering Units, Distribution of Golden Pappad Units, Big Shopper etc. are some Ventures among them. Jubilee Education Fund. In all the eight regions 35 new small Including the diocesan contribution two ventures were started. Candle making, SHG Forane Fund regions each (Pulluvila-1,26,696 (Total), Rexin Carry Bag, Tailoring, Flower and Collection Puthukurichy - 11, 696 (Total)) - refunded Bouquets, Saree sequence and painting, the amount respectively towards dioce- Agarbatti, Artificial Jewellery Making, To start self employment schemes and san fund of the Golden Jubilee Education Umbrella Making, Beauty Parlours, a va- to provide loans for higher education an fund, riety of Pickle Units, Dry Fish, Garments, amount of Rs.12/- per head is collected Rice Powder Units, Curry Powder Units, from every member of the sangam.

13 Details of subsidy loan given from TSSS. TSSS released Rs 13,500 to two groups to start self employment ventures in each Forane on 05/04/2012 and 27/10/2012. with a subsidy of Rs. 3500

Sl.No Name of Parish Name of The loan Subsidy Activity Group amount amount

1 Ariyathuruthy Thejas 13500 3500 2 Venniyodu Shalom 13500 3500 3 Thumba Sreyas 13500 3500 4 Thumba Varkey 13500 3500 5 Kannanthura Jeensalam 13500 3500 6 Valiyaveli Anugraha 13500 3500 7 Pettah St. Anns 13500 3500 8 Kumarapuram Soorya 13500 3500 9 Poozhikunnu Navodhaya 13500 3500 10 Vellayambalam Kripa 13500 3500 11 Vizhinjam Marthamaria 13500 3500 12 Poonthura Chaithanniya 13500 3500 13 Adimalathura Ancy 13500 3500 14 Pulluvila St. Jacob 13500 3500 15 E.P thura Win win Jothy 13500 3500 16 Vallavila Karunniya Jyothy 13500 3500 Total 216000 56000

Details of loan given by Bank of India.

No Name of Forane Parish Date Number of Amount SHGs 1 Palayam Vellayambalam 04/04/2012 1 300000 Poozhikunnu 04/04/2012 2 600000 Kudappanakunnu 04/04/2012 1 300000 Kulasekharam 04/04/2012 1 300000 2 Pulluvila Adimalathura 19/04/2012 20 6000000 03/07/2012 42 1200000 Pullavila 08/12/2012 2 11000000 3 Kovalam Vizhinjam 17/06/2012 20 6000000 Kakamoola 18/07/2012 27 8100000 Poonthura 02/01/2013 14 4200000 4 Valiyathura Kochuthope 27/07/2012 15 4500000 Valiyathope 27/07/2012 3 900000 St. Xavier’s 27/07/2012 3 900000 Valiyathura 27/07/2012 9 2700000 Cheruvettucadu 27/07/2012 2 600000 Kannanthura 27/07/2012 1 300000 Kochuveli 27/07/2012 5 1500000 Valiyathura 27/07/2012 11 3300000 5 Pettah Mangattukonam 27/07/2012 3 900000 Vikas Nagar 1 300000 Monvila 1 300000 6) Pudhukurichy St. Andrews 19/12/2012 5 1500000 Fathimapuram 22 600000 Thumaba 3 6900000 Puthenthope 5 1500000

Total 69800000 14 Diocesan Level beautician Course Beautician Course for SHG members was organized at Diocesen level from 05/11/2012 to 14/12/2012 at Palayam Music Hall. 22 members participated in the class. Certificates were issued by Rev. Fr. Lenin Raj Director, TSSS. Assistance for patients In order to help the sick, SHG members of Pulluvila region collected an amount of Rs. 65,500/- at the initiative of SHG ani- mator. From this amount, Rs. 15,000 each given to a renal patient at Pulluvila Parish and for a cancer patient of Puthiyathura Parish. This was distributed in the SHG forane meeting by the TSSS co-ordinator Rev. Fr. Prasad in the presence of TSSS staff Parish. An amount of Details of Loan given by Credit collection to SHGs of Rs. 10000 was given to a cancer patient by Msgr. Wilfred in SHG federation meet- Pulluvila Forane ing in the presence of organizer and staff. No Name of Parish Number of SHGs Amount

1) Karimkulam 87 200000, 350000 2) Kollamcodu 12 300000 3) Poovar 78 70000, 200000 4) Kochuthura 9 315000 Vanitha Total 1435000 Details of loan and grant Received through SHG’s of Vedi Anjengo Forane Fisheries Office No Name of Parish Number of SHGs Loan Amount Grant Amount List of Vanithavedies Forane Parishes 1) Arayathuruthy 1 50000 5000 2) Poothura 2 100000 10000 1 Anjengo 4 2 Palayam 7 As a result of these loans they could improve their production capacity 3 Pettah 8 4 Pulluvila 11 5 Puthukurichy 4 6 Kovalam 5 7 Thoothoor 5 8 Valiathura 5

Grand Total 49 ‘Dharna’ on violence against women and children in One of the prime concerns of Trivandrum Social Service Society (TSSS) is to enhance and strengthen women, through a process of training to involve and respond by way of immediate and appropriate actions to social issues . Skill training focusing di- rectly on the inner strength of women enabled them to open their THIRD EYE to the social problems, and respond em- 15 enough privacy set-up. 9) To appoint at least a police man in buses and markets (KSRTC and private buses). 10) To stop street vending after 10 P.M. 11) To provide toll-free number facility in all public places to contact authorities in time. 12) To provide electricity facility in all public places and it should be displayed on the board. Legal awareness programme Another important activity of the year was imparting legal awareness especially on Domestic Violence Act. Legal aware- ness programme was conducted in all the 8 regions in October, 2012 in collaboration with the District Legal Aid Cell. In Pullu- vila region, Legal Aid Cell and in Anjengo, Legal Aid Cell helped to conduct the seminars. Awareness classes on different subjects were given to capacitate women, 485 such classes were conducted. Celebration and Observa- tion of Important Days Memorandum to CM On September 6th Girl Child Day was observed in Unit level with the Holy Eu- pathetically especially related to violence Highlights of the charist. Mother’s Day was observed in against women and children, as well as most of the Parishes with the leadership gender inequality. The women are in memorandum of the Vanithavedi members. Women’s the path of transformation and they them- 1) To stop violence against women and Day was celebrated at central level on selves involve in social issues as part of enforce laws scrupulously. March 8th declaring the importance of their life. It is the outcome of Trivandrum 2) To provide free counselling and med- the theme “connecting girls for the better Social Service Society’s continuous effort ical aid to the victim and also make sure world”. Women’s Day was celebrated at in the formation on leadership and social that victim is able to get the Forane level with different colourful commitment with the collaboration of compensation from the delinquent. Sakhi. Here are some examples of dared programs in March. Mother’s day, Fa- actions undertaken by the empowered 3) To install camera facility in all ther’s day and Holy family feast day were women. The brutal gang rape victim’s common and public places (bus, bus celebrated in the unit level with the Holy death occurred in New Delhi. The woman stops, bus stands, train, markets, cinema Eucharist. passed news ear to ear resulting the gath- theatre, hospitals, schools, parks, govern- Aiswarya ering of women within hours in a place ment and non government offices). and they held a protest rally and finally 4) To appoint minimum 100 ‘vanitha’ Aiswarya, Domestic workers programme gathered to mourn and pray for the vic- S.I. immediately to present and control is getting more organized. About 120 tim. The last day of 2012, TSSS conducted sexual violence. women are registered under this pro- a rally and ‘Dharna’ on violence against 5) To appoint special team of police gramme. Twice a year a half day training women and children in Kerala and gave guided by a ‘vanitha’ S. I. in all police program is organized to capacitate them a memorandum with 12 suggestions to stations. to identify their problems and take nec- safeguard the dignity of women to the essary action to get them solved. Bene- 6) To appoint vanitha polices in all Chief Minister of Kerala. The Secretariat ficiaries meeting was also conducted in police stations to receive complaints from Dharna was inaugurated by Most Rt. Rev. November. Celebrated Christmas solemn- women. Dr. Soosa Pakiam M. (Archbishop, Latin ly at Vellayambalam for a day and they Archdiocese, TVM). Rally was inaugurat- 7) After getting a complaint on sexual shared their sweet memories on Christ- ed by Rev. Fr. Romance Antony (Execu- violence, the process should be complete mas then members sung carol songs and tive Director, Kerala Social Service Forum). and prepared F.I.R. within 24 hours and its finally they were given Christmas Gifts by On 29th Vanitha Vedi Members joined a copy should be given to the complainer. the director Rev. Fr. Lenin Raj.T., and on protest rally and prayer meeting with all 8) To appoint qualified counselling psy- the same day ID cards were distributed to 16 women association in Trivandrum. chologist in each school and college with the domestic workers. Protest on “Atrocities against women”

Secretariat Dharna Awarness Classes

Christmas Celebrations

Women’s Day 2012 Solidarity women death in New Delhi 17 Fish Vending Women’s Forum

Details of the Forums the physical and economic situation Sl.No Name of the Forane Number of Units Number of Members of the fish vending women. 1 Anjengo 4 104 7) To improve their living standard by providing financial support to start 2 Kovalam 11 516 small businesses. 3 Pulluvila 8 583 4 Puthukurichy 8 315 Discussion on women fish 5 Thoothoor 8 335 vendors status study 6 Valilathura 9 510 survey report Total 48 2365 With the help of Calcutta Ondoan project, different programmes are added to the forum’s regular activity. It helped to pro- Objectives of this forum mote women empowerment in their work place as well as in the society. The report 1) To liberate the fish vending women from the clutches of money lenders of Status Study of Women Fish Vendors 2) To inculcate a habit of saving and promote the habit of financial discipline done during last year was released in September, 2012 by Rt. Rev. Dr. Soosa 3) Over all development of the fish vending women in their socio-economic Pakiam (Archbishop of Trivandrum) . A and cultural life discussion on the Survey report was also 4) To bring them to the main stream of the society and make them understand the held on the same day led by Mrs. Nirmal and Mrs. Mercy Alexander (Sakhi). The vital role to play in the family, church and the society. survey reveals the socio-economic status 5) To create a healthy physical and social atmosphere in their market places of the fish vending women in six regions. and safeguard them from exploitation by the middle men. 6) Net working with other organization, Panchayath and cooperation counselors 18 to improve Major findings 1) Sex ratio is in favour of males 2) Marriages have taken place between the age of 13 and 33. But 19 % got married before 18 year 3) 11 % do not get drinking water. 4) 23 % of the houses do not have toilet facilities. 5) Household waste is thrown into the sea or lake 6) 64 % of the respondents have expe- rienced domestic violence. 7) 15 % have experienced sexual vio- lence in their life. 8) 39 % have experienced violence during their pregnancy period. 9) 38 % believe that husbands have the right to beat their wife. 107 new members were enlisted to the existing different fish vending forums. House visit is one of the most powerful tools to make them feel good and accept- ed. Individual counseling is also given to the forum members especially on issues on gender and domestic violence. Forane coordinators visit markets regularly and necessary actions are being taken through timely interventions. Renovation of market Meetings with local authorities were held whenever necessary to discuss on differ- ent needs of fish markets like cleanliness in markets, improvement of markets’ physical conditions, fish vending women’s safety, water facility, toilet facilities etc. Training on small business Six groups of three women attended the 3 day training on small business manage- ment conducted at Vellayambalam. Insulated box In line with the proposal of Synod in order to discourage night fish selling, and to get back home early, we offered storage facili- ty of unsold fish by providing 20 insulated boxes to 20 women from six foranes. It helped them to preserve the fish for the next day sale. Sanitary napkin unit At Paruthiyoor parish, we selected a group of 10 women and gave them 5 days training on Sanitary Napkin production at Kottayam Kudumbasree Sanitary napkin 19 unit. On February 2nd a new venture emerged in our Archdiocese. The unit was Micro Financing for launched with the financial support of the Calcutta Ondoan, Spain. The unit was inau- gurated by Rev. Fr. Lenin Raj (Director, TSSS) and blessed by Rev. Fr. Sabbas Ignatius Livelihood (Former Director, TSSS) Providing loans to the forum members were one of the major activities of the Charuvam forum as head load fish vendors depend As part of maintaining cleanliness we distributed aluminum vessels to 325 fish vending on local money lenders to continue their women in six foranes business. The forum identified the needy and most deserving members to procure The Details of Awareness classes given to the Fish Women Vendors the loan a low rate of interest. The interest SL.No Month Subject of Classes Number was taken to the regional forum. When the regional forum did not have enough 1 April International day for women- its relevance 48 money to provide internal loans, bank 2 May Adulteration of food and food security 48 loans (DRI) were availed with a higher interest rate. 3 June Formation of an anti alcohol society 46 4 July Welfare schemes for women 48 Auditing 5 August Protection of environment 45 6 September Principles to be a good parent 48 Yearly auditing and board meeting were completed in three foranes (Anjengo, Pul- 7 October An introduction to herbal medicine 39 luvila, and Thoothoor). After completion of 8 November Health is wealth 43 six foranes auditing, it will be presented in 9 December Pravasi welfare must for natives 46 the Forane Board Meetings. Project super- visor observe the reports and make sure 10 January Welfare scheme for pravasi 47 that the auditing was done properly. 11 February Blemishless youth for a bright future 48 12 March Vigilance against atrocities 47

20 The Details of the Financial Position Fish Worker’s Day, International women’s day and Christmas Day were celebrated of the Forums (Regions) in the regional level according to each forane’s convenient dates. Sl.No Name of Region No. of Total Share Loan given Bank Units collection 2012-13 balance Lobbying and Net working 1 Thothoor 8 84250 2587000 131180 There was a meeting with ward 2 Valiyathura 9 86885 1149000 372834 counselors of the Trivandrum Corporation 3 Puthukurichi 8 47455 672000 60051 and had an open discussion with them on 4 Pulluvila 8 69490 1330000 139500 different issues related to the fish markets 5 Kovalam 11 29285 766000 91215 like, unloading charge and contribution 6 Anjengo 4 143395 791000 340275 for festival allowance in markets, physical condition of the markets, water and toilet Celebrations facilities etc. On 17th December, the action committee members, Puthukurichi 1 Workers Day May 1st ,2011 Regional Level forane coordinator, Asst. coordinator, 2 Fish Worker’s Day Nov.23rd ,2011 Regional Level Project coordinator and Rev. Fr. Lenin 3 Christmas December Regional Level Raj together had another open discussion 4 Women’s Day March.8th ,2012 Regional level with Mayor at her office. demanding renovation of Kazhakuttom market. Balavedi Objectives 1) To build a meaningful youth generation. 2) To encourage Balavedi Volunteers. 3) To motivate the children to solve their problems 4) To utilize the services of Childline. Functioning of Balavedi There are 44 Balavedis functioning in sev- en foranes of Latin Archdiocese of Trivan- drum. All Balavedis are under the lead- ership of Volunteers. Every Saturday or Sunday, students gather at parish level for Balavedi classes about 2-3 hours. Special days related with children are highlighted. Central level co-ordinator and animators are visiting and evaluating the activities of Balavedis every month. Training for Volunteers Diocesan level training programme was arranged for Balavedi Volunteers on April 27th & 28th 2012. Personality Develop- ment, Leadership, Communication Skill, , Character Formation, Alcoholism and Smoking, Sex Education, Maths in Life CHILDLINE and CHILD RIGHTS were the subjects. Mr. Varghese Paul, Mr.C.P.Ar- avindhkshan (Balajenasakhiyam, Manora- ma) and Mr. Jose Ferdinand (Cordinator, CHILD LINE) handled the sessions 30 vol- unteers from seven regions participated in the training.These training enlighten the balavedi volunteers. 21 Volunteers Reporting Balavedi volunteers reporting sessions were conducted in all alternative months. In these sessions volunteers reported their centre’s activities and also made evaluation on the activities. To get effective result of balavedi activities, an input session on different subjects were also arranged with reporting sections as follows Sl.No Date Subjects Resource No of Person Participants 1 19-05-2012 Child Line & Child Rights Mr. José 23 2 21-07-2012 Smoking & Pan Massala Mrs.Leeja 32 3 15-09-2012 Life Skills Mr.Jose 26 4 17-11-2012 Leadership Mr.Jose 29 5 19-01-2013 Bal Panchayat Mr.Justin 28

Support for Balavedi Drawing and Essay Centres Competition on To support and encourage the service Anti-Alchohoalic Day of balavedi volunteers, a nominal finan- Creating awareness on the “bad effects cial assistance was given to all Balavedi of alcohol consumption and pan masa- centres. Once in two months volunteers la”, drawing and essay writing competi- come together at the central level for pre- tions were conducted in July and August, sentation and evaluation of their monthly among the supplementary and Balavedi reports. It helps them to identify the mer- students. its and demerits of this programme. TSSS provides T.A for the volunteers to attend the reporting section. Registration with Special Day Celebrations Balajenasakhiyam As the part of upgradation, Balavedi cen- Independence Day, Onam, Gandhi Jayan- ters are now registering with Malayala thy, World Environment Day, World Lit- manorama Balajenasakhiyam, which is eracy Day, World AIDS Day highlighted the most appreciated net working for chil- in Balavedi and Supplementary centres. dren. This helps the children to get useful Awareness classes and competitions on inputs on different subjects, develop com- relevant subjects were conducted at the mitment towards the Society and take part Parish level and Forane level. in different competitions at School, Dis- trict and State level.This year 10 Balavedi Christmas Day celebration registered in Balajenasakhiyam. Master Lijo from Kulashekaram parish (Palayam On15th of December, central level Christ- forane) selected as Executive member of mas celebration was conducted for Sup- Malayala manorama Balajenasakhyam. plementary, Nursery teachers and Bala- vedi volunteers at Animation centre, Vellayambalam. 118 teachers and vol- Childline unteers participated in this celebration. TSSS functions as the Support Organiza- Prof. Chandrika ( tion of Trivandrum Child Line. Corparation Mayor) inaugurated and Rev. Fr. Lenin Raj (Secretary, TSSS, Trivandrum To protect the children themselves from Archdiocese) conveyed the presidential different exploitations and to give aware- address. Variety of cultural programme ness on CHILD LINE and Child rights, made the day more colourful. awareness programmes were conducted in Parish, Forane and Central level. This General Quiz Competitions year, collaborating with Diocesan Educa- tion Ministry, School Awareness was giv- Focusing the competitive examinations en to16 corporate management Schools. balavedi children are motivated to get Special days as Anti Child Labour Day, awareness on general knowledge. Re- and International Child net work day were gional Animator, Balavedi volunteers highlighted with Mass Awareness, Open and Supplementary Teachers prepare House, Mike Announcement and School questions and conduct Parish Level and level Awareness programme. Forane level General Quiz Competitions.

22 ment. There are about 13 members in the and monthly cash flow .The purpose of team. The team is responsible for the fam- the activity is to empower them and to ily level planning ,counseling, supporting take ownership over the activities. SAFP to mobilize for local resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation and overall management of the programme locally. The Family Development Programme (FDP) of Save a Family Plan Canada (SAF- PC) consists of 3 regions of TSSS, namely, Baseline data collection & problem tree analysis Anjengo, Kovalam & Thoothoor. Sl No Forane No. of Sl No Forane No. of General objective of the Families Families programme 1 Anjengo 40 5 Pulluvila 94 2 Kovalam 45 6 Puthukurichy 40 To enable the ‘poorest of the poor’ fami- lies for their over all development through 3 Palayam 10 7 Thoothoor 88 promoting and strengthening economic 4 Pettah 8 8 Valiathura 47 and social development initiatives and there by leading towards the formation of Total 372 a sustainable and healthy society. Awareness and sensitivity to various is- ness. To improve the life situation a suit- Functioning of (Family sues is generated through the creation able plan is prepared for an IGP. and analysis of base line data. To collect Felicitation Team) FFT & basic information from the families the Family level planning for 6 Family Action Team (FAT) tool used is base line data. The purpose of collecting the information is to sensitize years The Family Felicitation Team comprises of the families about the present issues and The planning process helps each family DSSS Director, Administrative officer, FDP solve the issues by themselves. The fami- identify their priority problems which can Coordinator and animators .This team is lies realized their present family situations then be addressed over the six-year pro- functioning for the smooth function of the like socio-economic, health, education, gramme. Problems include: housing, own- programme .Also they do the evaluation gender, environment, basic needs, sav- ership of land, lack of participation in local ,monitoring and implementation of the ings, debt and profit etc. The problem tree government and self-help groups, waste programme. analysis is a tool to analyze the socio-eco- management, food security, education of nomic backwardness of the family. Base The Family Action Team comprises of children, drinking water facilities, unem- line data will be collected and updated FDP Coordinator, animators, local spon- ployment, sanitation facilities, maternal every year for a period of six years. While sors, Parish Priest and Sisters .This team health, addiction, etc. A number of activi- analyzing the issues the family members is formed for the facilitation of the FDP ties are planned to solve these issues. This realize the real issues of their backward- families in attaining sustainable develop- process includes creating a yearly budget 23 Selection and Approval of Families The Save A Family Plan allotted 56 new families to Trivandrum Social Service So- ciety. The families are to be proposed by FAT and it was done accordingly finding out the most deserving families as per the criteria provided by SAFPC and SAFPI. As per these criteria, we are selecting the deserving families into this programme. The team members are able to adopt pro- fessional approach of SAFP, direction and support from SAFPI. Participatory selec- tion process is the correct methodology to select the beneficiaries. Capacity Building Capacity Building Programmes are aimed to increase the competence of the Co- ordinator, Animators and FDP families. As a part of this capacity building pro- gramme, different programmes were or- ganized for the staff and FDP families. For the coordinators and animators, trainings are conducted at SAFPI level. For the beneficiaries, regional and monthly cen- tral meetings, EDP trainings and yearly gathering were conducted. Trainings and gatherings are given on particular sub- jects which are useful to them to develop their talents and to increase the interper- sonal relationship. The trainings in each year helped to re- fresh the skills and acquire new techniques in the field. Training more emphasized on the strengthening of the existing stake holders and for their capacity enhance- ment. To increase the competencies and capabilities of the stakeholders’ different kinds of programmes were arranged. They 29th of January 2013 and there were Implementation of IGP are mainly trainings to the staff and FDP about 450 families participated in this families. The SAFPI conducted training for function. The Presidential Address was Income generation programme is done for the coordinators in June, August, Novem- delivered by Most Rev. Dr. Soosai Paikam improving the income of the beneficiary ber and February. And to the animators M ,Archbishop of Trivandrum, The pro- family and have saving for them. IGP is in DSSS level and in SAFPI level in June, gramme was Inaugurated by Sri. Man- to be started with the support of Local August and January. The trainings were jalamkuzhil Ali, Minister for Urban Affairs fund mobilization and it is to be started about Mediation, Monitoring and Evalua- & Minority Welfare, Keynote Address according to the interest of the beneficia- tion ,and cascade training. For the benefi- given by Ms. Laura Stinson, Programme ries and the area considering the scope of ciaries in the regional and monthly central Support Officer, SAFP Canada, Felicita- IGP chosen by the beneficiary and guid- meeting, trainings are given on particular tions by Very. Rev .Fr. Eugene. H. Pereira, ing them to do better IGP suiting to the subjects which are useful to them that Vicar General, Mrs. Leela Antony Kadi- area. The partner families are engaged in help them to know about different issues. nakulam Panchayath President, Mr. Joy different IGPs. The trainings increased competency of K.V Programme Officer SAFPI, Rev. Fr. EDP training was given to the beneficia- the staff and increased the skill. The train- Lenin Raj TSSS Director , Mr. Berchumans ries of the selected families. The purpose ings developed good rapport with the lo- Administrative Officer TSSS. The benefi- behind the training program was for the cal Government machineries and properly ciaries shared their successes and chang- better and successful implementation of using their services to the benefit of the es in their life after receiving support from the program. The EDP trainings helped beneficiaries. SAFP. Also they performed their talents the participants to develop solid ideas through cultural programmes and 25 best about the working of an Enterprise. This IGP’S were awarded in that event. Annual gathering enhanced the ability of each participant TSSS organized the annual gathering on to initiate for any enterprise by their own. 24 Through the programme the members Housing had been trained on different fields like leadership development, production of Many of our beneficiaries along the costal goods, importance of quality, marketing, belt, still live in small huts. As a result sustainability, etc. These trainings will of their constant interaction and interven- also give light to certain Income Genera- tions with Panchayat, 22 families from dif- tion Programmes which were implement- ferent centers, of our diocese included in ed successfully in the operational areas. EMS housing Project. The house visits made by the Co-ordina- tor and Animator motivated the families Fund Utilization 2012- to take up livelihood initiatives. In the 2013 EDP training families were assisted to decide the micro enterprises considering No. Amount the viability of the project in their family background. EDP training was given to 1 Livelihood initiatives 18,45000 all the families in the regional and central 2 Infra structure Facilities 3,56,500 meetings. It resulted to increase the num- ber of IGPs, increase the income of the 3 Medical assistance 92,950 families, increased economic and social 4 Education 1,30,100 well being of the families. 5 Accounts closed 9,96,265 The income from the IGP resulted to re- duce the indebtedness, improved living 6 SB Account / FD 5,06,629 conditions, reduced the burden on single Total 39,27,444 parents such as widows and widowers as well as abandoned women. Golden Jubilee family Monitoring visit welfare scheme Monitoring visit is aimed at assisting the Being the jubilee year of the TSSS, the families to attain the target that was put Archdiocese is sponsoring the 45 fam- forward in the one year & six year plans. ilies, @ Rs. 750 as monthly assistance. It also aims at close interaction with the This scheme is known as Golden Jubilee families and the community. Monitoring Family Welfare Scheme. TSSS is also pro- visit also helps to motivate and inspire moting local benefactors to help the poor them to achieve the required develop- people of our locality. There are 4 local ment within a period of six years. By benefactors. the monthly visit the animator comes to know about the day to day situation of the beneficiary family and about the IGP. The half yearly visit of the coordinator helps to have a better relationship, to be more open minded at the same time to motivate them to bring qualitative change in their family life. The SAFPI programme officer does it periodically. In order to monitor the progress of the FD programs at individual and commu- nity level, Animator, Coordinator and PCT keep an eye on its progress through house visits. This is done monthly by An- imators, half yearly by coordinator and yearly by PCT. Medical Camp SAFP beneficiaries were encouraged to take part in various Medical Camps or- ganized by the health wing of DSSS. General medical camp, Eye camp, Can- cer detection camp, etc. enable them to realize their health conditions .They got free medication and also got referred to different hospitals, whenever necessary. 25 Infrastructural Development

One of the main activities of TSSS is the houses were constructed, and the con- infrastructure Development. This is one of struction of the remaining 50 houses is the felt in progress. needs of the common people in coastal area. The natural calamities occurring in 2. Sanitation. every year make the situations very bad During the reporting year 67 toilets fi- due to the density of population in coastal nanced by TSSS @ Rs 3,000 each were area. This aggregates the disastrous situ- given to the beneficiaries in Fish vending ation and its offspring are contaminated Forum. Additional amount to be raised drinking water, blocked sanitation facili- from own funds or through Local self ties, disrupted and collapsed houses con- Government. tinuous direase etc. 3. Application given in 1. Platinum Jubilee Hous- village offices for Land ing Scheme and Housing. In 2012 Trivandrum Latin Archdiocese celebrated its Platinum Jubilee. In this From the Archdiocese survey report we connection the Archdiocese decided to collected the list of people who have no construct 75 houses for 75 poor families land and house and this was given to BCC as a participatory programme by contrib- concerned with instructions to give ap- uting Rs 1.00 lakh from Archdiocese Rs. plications to village offices. Around 3,600 1.50 lakhs from concerned parish or other applications have been submitted in the sponsors for each house. As a result 25 village offices.

26 Health

Trivandrum Social Service Society has Thoothoor Pulluvila Kovalam Valiathura Puthu Anjengo Pettah been doing innumerable activities to- kurichy wards the health and environmental sec- tor through awareness classes on various April 2012 163 136 92 116 32 43 issues of health, nutritional food distribu- May2012 168 157 96 112 10 56 tion to children under ten years, medical June2012 119 304 88 128 30 85 camps, community health programmes, mobile clinic, free medicine distribution July2012 139 131 119 86 14 70 and financial assistance to very poor and August2012 147 109 72 62 62 64 seriously ill patients etc. September 121 102 66 92 07 106 House Visit October 131 138 96 59 06 105 November 176 85 67 43 30 106 Through the housevisits the animators could get a better knowledge of the fam- December 179 71 55 91 ilies and their living situation and give a January 139 96 72 150 17 98 10 better orientation towards their health and environment. The programme helped the February 157 63. 45 75 10 94 families to take care of their health and March 74 107 76 90 hygiene.

Health Awareness Classes ment mosquito borne diseases etc. are the participation of BCC, SHG and the Public. topics on which awareness classes were It was a beneficial programme from ev- With a view to make the people aware held. The total number of such classes ery point of view. AVM canal is one of about the principle ‘prevention’ is better held and each foranes are 154 and the the major water sources for washing and than ‘cure’ a good number of awareness total number of beneficiaries are 10347. classes were given at parish level in all the bathing for the people of Thoothoor. Be- eight foranes. Health & hygiene, monsoon Cleaning Programme fore our intervention there, the canal was diseases, life style diseases, communica- a bin for waste materials. There was the ble disease, deficiency of nutritional food, To keep our surroundings clean and need of cleaning the river frequently. As consequenees of liquor and substance healthy, we conducted cleaning pro- the part of our initiative, periodic clean- abuse, environment and waste manage- grammes. In this programme we had the ing was done and made it useful for the people. 27 Ante Natal Care and Financial support to Cancer patients Nutritional Food Sl.No Forane No.of Total Amount Distribution beneficiaries 1. Thoothoor 18 45000 Pregnant mothers received awareness class and nutritional food which helped 2. Pulluvila 18 28000 them to have good health and encouraged 3. Kovalam 11 27500 them to go for institutional deliveries. 4. Valiyathura 10 25000 Nutritional Food for 5. Puthukurichy 10 25000 Children 6. Anjengo 10 25000 In this programme our targeted people 7. Palayam 8 20500 were children below 10 years, of Nurs- ery and Balavadi. Here, we gave class- 8. Pettah 10 25000 es to the mothers on the topic “need Total 95 221000 of nutritional food to the children” and subsequently distributed the nutritional food kit to the mothers for their children which improved their health and immu- nity. The programme was conducted at Thoothoor, Anjengo, Pulluvila, Kovalam, Puthukurichy, Palayam and Pettah Forane, and the total number of beneficiaries were 4435 children. Besides the above nutritional food support was given to 42 HIV+ve patients at val- lavila, 21 T.B patients at Pulluvila and 10 TB patients at Valiathura.

Detection Camps: Cancer, Blood Group, B.P, Blood Sugar It was a programme for detecting various diseases. Through R.C.C. cancer detection unit test was done at camp site and the result was informed to the concerned peo- ple later. Patients who needed further test and treatment were called to R.C.C.and the Animator did regular follow up. By blood group detection the youth were giv- en the importance of donating blood to save life of another. Due to the interven- tion of our Health Animators some youth came forward to donate blood to critical patients. B.P.and blood Sugar test made awareness among people who suffer from hyper tension, diabetics to take care of their health, advised them to take proper treatment on time, thus to keep life going smooth.

28 No. Forane No.of medical Participants camps

1. Thoothoor 12 1429 2. Pulluvila 8 620 3. Kovalam 9 360 4. Puthukurichy 4 228 5. Anjengo 3 201 6. Palayam 2 181 7. Pettah 1 156 Total 39 3175 General, Geriatric and Eye Medical Camps In the general medical camps facilities were arranged for the detection of var- ious diseases with free investigations and treatment. Most of the patients were treated on the spot and others were ref- ered to hospitals for better treatment. Few poor patients received free surgeries and medical treatment in Jubilee Hospital. Camps were conducted in collaboration with Jubilee Memorial Hospital, R.C.C, Karakonam Medical Collage, Annamal, Grace Christian Hospital, AHEAD Hospi- tal,P.H.C., C.H.C., Meditrina Heart Hospi- tal, General Hospital, Kerala State Health Mission, IRIS Hospital Attingal, N.R.H.M. and Ananthapuri Hospital. 253 patients received free cataract surgery. Pulluvila Forane As part of monitoring the health condition of the people, a series of Mobile Clinic service is scheduled in collaboration with Jubilee Memorial Hospital in six parishes such as Pulluvila,Karimkulam, Kochuthu- ra, Pallam, Puthiyathura and Lourdhpur- am. Accordingly in the month of February 2013, total 1009 patients were treated and 47 were referred to Medical College for further treatment. Immunization Programme Health section gave great importance to the immunization programme to pre- vent communicable diseases in coastal area. Through continued house visits and awareness given to the mothers we could increase the rate of immunization up to 95% among children. Stitching Liliane Fonds (SLF) The health wing of this organization gives special attention to the education, treatment and rehabilitation of differently abled people. 29 Madhya virudha samithi Sl. No Place Date Resource Person There are twenty one KCBC Madhya 1 Vizhinjam 27-5-12 Mr.Augustin Virudha Samithies working in the villages 2 Valiaveli 13-4-12 Mrs. Leeja Stephen of Marthandanthura, Vallavila, , Vizhinjam, Kakkaamoola, Nelliyodu, Pun- 3 Thazhampally 20-5-12 Mr. Lazer FM namoodu, Paruthiyoor, SouthKollemko- 4 Anjengo 20-5-12 Mrs. Leeja Stephen du, Karumkulam, Adimalathura, Poovar, 5 Kakkamoola 15-7-12 Mr.Augustin Nambiyathi, Puthiyathura, Pallom, Pu- 6 Nelliyodu 20-5-12 Mr. Augustin thenthopu, Arayathuruthy, Thazhampally, 7 Punnamoodu 15-7-12 Mr. Jose Ferdinand Poothura, Kochuthopu and Thundathil. 8 Arayathuruthy 20-5-12 Mrs. Leeja Stephen As a result of anti Alcohol awareness 9 Poonkulam 13-5-12 Mr. Johny Programmes five liquor addicted persons 10 Thykkadu 13-5-12 Dr. Kalavathy from Pulluvila, Valiathura, and Poonthura, 11 Kochuthope 4-11-12 Mr. Lazer FM were sent to Pratheeksha for De addic- 12 Poothura tion treatment. 13 Puthenthopu 18-2-13 Mr. Lazer FM 14 Paruthiyoor 18-2-13 Mr.Lazer F.M Anti Alcoholic Policy 15 Thumba 18-2-13 Mr. Prajeesh Discussion and 16 Pulluvila (Forane Council) 18-2-13 Fr Antony S B Leadership Sangamam 18 Poothura 18-2-13 Mrs. Leeja Stephen In connection with alcoholic policy of Ker- ala Govt. one day semiar was conducted Creation of Liquor Free Audio Visual Programmes at Velllayambalam Animation Centre on Village – Paruthiyoor Audio Visual Programmes and Exhibi- 1st December 2012. Msgr. Eugin H Perei- tions were conducted at 13 centers for ra Inaugurated this seminar. Rev. Fr. Le- With a view to make Paruthiyoor village a the school students at Puthiyathura Ko- nin Raj gave key note address and Mr. liquor free village half Day awareness pro- chuthope and at Karumkulam to make Thomas Cheriyan gave the felicitation. grmme was held on 9-9-12 at Paruthiyoor awareness on the need to refrain from Classes were handled by Mr. Yohannan Parish. After the public meeting Madya- alcohol consumption, smoking and chew- Antony (KCBC Region president) and virudha Padayatha was conducted around ing panmasala. Rev. Fr. Antony T J (KCBC Madyavirudha the Parish. Nearly 300 people participated Samithithi General Secretary). in this Padayathra. Anti Drugs Awareness KCBC Madyavirudha Samithi state level Paruthiyoor Madyavirudha samithi Mem- anniversary programme was conducted bers visited the local shops on19/08/2012 conducted through TSSS at St. Mary’s Basilica Hall, Thiruvanantha- and gave direction notto sell the pan ma- Forums puram on 14th and 15th Decembar 2012. salas in their shop. Auto Drivers meeting Around 400 people participated in the was conducted in Poovar on 28-10-2012 Arranged Counseling Facility. With the rally that started from Rakthasakshi Man- and the parish priest give suggestion to help of Prathiksha De Addiction Centre dapam to Gandhi Park, where a public the drivers do not transport people to and Rev. sisters Counseling support was meeting was also held. bar. Puthenthope Madya virudha samithi given to 15 students besides children. members sent 70 alcoholic people to at- Half Day seminar tend the retreat at Kottayam. Half day sessions conducted at the fol- Health clubs are formed in the following schools. lowing parishes for creating awareness among the people about the menacing ef- 1) St. Mathews HS Kollemkodu fects of alcohol, pan masala and smoking 2) Vimala Hridayamatha Hss Viraly were explained. More than 3500 people 3) HSS, Poovar Poovar consisting of men, women, youth were 4) VHSC, Poovar conscientized about the ill effects of us- 5) St. Marys Hss Vizhinjam, ing alcohol and other substances and the importance of organizing madyavirudha 6) Poonkulam UPS Poonkulam Samithies at village level. As a result 7) St. Marys HSS Vettucadu new samithies were formed at Vizhinjam, 8) Pallithura Hss Pallithura Valiaveli and Thazhampally. 9) St.Alocious Marthandanthura 10) Neerody Hss Neerody

30 31 World Anti Drugs Day Celebrations: World Anti Drugs Day celebration was held at Valiathura St. Antonys HSS Auditoriam. Rallies were conducted at 5 schools. Anti Alcohol day and Anti Tobacco Day Celebrations Anti Alcohol Day was celebrated in Paruthiyoor, Vizhinjam ,Marthandanthura and Thumba Parishes. The classes were handled by Dr. Jenis Paul and Smt. Jaya. Anti Tobacco Day awareness Programmes Sl.No Place Date Resource Person Participants No. 1 Thaikkadu 13/5/12 Dr. Kalavathy 63 2 Anjengo 20/5/12 Mr. Lazer Fm 35 3 Thadaipuram 21/5/12 Smt. V.E Raja 142 4 Poonkulam 22/5/12 Mr. Augustin 64 5 Vizhinjam 27/5/12 Mr. Benher Gilbert 55 6 Kannanthura 28/5/12 Dr. Anil 38 7 Puthiyathura 30/5/12 Mr. Jose Ferdinand 44 8 Karumkulam 31/5/12 Dr. Anil 150 9 Valiaveli 31/5/12 Dr. Anil 200 Anti Liquor awareness was given in 1600 SHGs and other forums of TSSS through Un- arvu. Pratheeksha IRCA, a unit of TSSS established during the year 1992. it is a credible and pioneer inistitution in antiaddiction treatment. In the year 2012- 2013, treatment was given to 530 persons out of which 177 were under Govt. Scheme. Aided by Govt. of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Counseling, group therapy, yoga, and spiritual therapy are provided to the patients in addition to the special medication. Library and recreational facilities are also provided. Re-education sessions and occupational therapy are provided for their mental strength and to reduce tension.

32 Supplementary Education & Nursery

Objectives: Gandhi Jayanthy, World Environment for Supplementary, Nursery teachers and Day, World Literacy Day, Earth Day, and Balavedi volunteers in Animation Centre, 1) To help the poor children, who World AIDS Day were highlighted in Bala- Vellayambalam. 118 teachers and volun- are not able to give high fees in vedi and Supplementary centers. Aware- teers participated in this celebration. Prof. tuition centers ness classes and competitions on relevant Chandrika (Thiruvananthapuram Corpara- subjects were conducted at Parish level tion Mayor) inaugurated and Rev.Fr. Le- 2) To help the children with a and Forane level. nin Raj (Secretary, TSSS) the presidential peaceful and pleasant atmosphere address. for study Children’s Day 3) To develop the talents with study Publishing of Magazine Childrens day celebration was conduct- 4) To promote the children in Extra ed at forane level in Thoothoor, Pulluvi- A competition on manuscript magazine Curricular Activities la, Kovalam, Valiathura, Anjengo, Pettah was held as part of developing talents of and Palayam foranes level. Competions, drawing and writing. This year 4 maga- Supplementary awareness classes, Public meeting and zines were selected in Diocesan level for rally organized by Children were the evaluation. On evaluation “Sparsham” In the year 2012-2013, there were 22 main attraction of the day. Central level (Paruthyoor Parish) won the first, “ Lumi- Supplementary Centres functioning in six Childrens’ day celebration was conduct- nus Coronare” (Cheruvaikal Parish) won foranes of Latin Archdiocese of Trivan- ed on 14th of November at Valiyathura the second and “Blossom Flowers” won drum. There were 3101 students and 160 Higher Secondary School, in collaboration the third place. Thoothur Parish with con- Teachers. Out of six working days, one with Family Planning Association of In- solation prize. day is meant for General Knowledge and dia. Children’s rally, Public meeting and Extra Curricular Activities. Once in two Cultural Programme were the attraction of months the teachers gather at central lev- Quality Education the day. el for reporting and evaluation. Programme Special Days Highlighted Christmas Day celebration During this academic year, TSSS initiated two Quality Education Centers at Karum- On15th of December 2013, central lev- Independence Day, Republic Day, Onam, kulam and Pruthyoor, which belong to el Christmas celebration was conducted 33 Pulluvila forane. 185 and 99 students are participating in this programme at respec- tive centres. Nursery This year 19 Nurseries were functioning in Parish level. 1018 students with 50 Teach- ers and 20 helpers were the part of this programme. It mainly helps the poor chil- dren who are not able to pay high fees. Beyond teaching, these nurseries focus to develop the talents and make sure of the pleasant atmosphere for the students. Diocesan level training Diocesan level training was conducted on May 11th and 12th of 2012 at Animation Centre, Vellayamabalam.. Self analysis as Noon Feeding for a Teacher, Teacher student relationship, training. 32 Supplementary teachers Nursery Centers Effective and Goal oriented teaching, Re- participated in the training. Mr. Manoj, inforcement in Learning, Learning Habits Mr. Maneesh, Mr.Sebastian Britto and Mr. To get healthy physical condition and & Self Learning methods, Memory, Time Jose Ferdinand handled the sessions Fr. overcome mal nutritious, noon feeding Management and CHILD LINE & CHILD Lenin Raj, Secretery TSSS inaugurated the helps to an extent. Every month TSSS Rights & Abuses were the subjects for programme. gives financial help for noon feeding to all the 19 nurseries. Empowerment of Dalits Dalit empowerment programme was carried out in our operational area through the the seminar were “Historical background forum Dalit Christian Mahajana Sabha (DCMS). The main objectives of the forum is of Dalit Christians” by Mr. C.C.Kunjuko- uplifting of Dalit communities and struggle for their justice. There are 26 DCMS units chu, Ex.state president “Youth and year actively functioning in the four regions of Palaym, Pettah, Pulluvila and Kovalam. of Faith” by Rt.Rev.Dr.Silvester Ponnu- muthan Chairman of KCBC, SC/ST /RC Pulluvila Kovalam Palayam Pettah commission. Pulluvila Ponnumangalam Pushpagiri Chowara Kakkamoola Kudapanakunnu Karali Networking with other Poovar Azhakulama Punnaikamukal Avukulam NGOs and other Adimalathura Poonthura Pullukadu Kollamkodu Paruthikuzhy Kushavarkal stakeholders involved in Pallom Edayar Cheruvakal the Dalit issues Paruthiyoor Poomkulam Dalit Christian/Muslim struggle for sched- Vellalimbu uled caste status has gained considerable Vizhinjam momentum now. Over the last many years, there had been relentless struggle State level activities for this need by the CBCI office for SC/BC in collaboration with NCDC, apex body State level election held at Kottayam in April 3rd 2013. Mr. George Pallithara was concerned with this matter. The union elected as state level organizer and Mr. Kamalasan, Mr. Sebastian, Mr. Rajesh and Mr. Govt. is delaying the justice by deliberate- Stephen were elected as executive members. Kerala Catholic Bishop’s Council DCMS ly not filing their counter affidavit on suits Directors meet was conducted on 5th March 2013 at Vimalagiri Pastoral Centre and in the supreme court and there by pur- TSSS Director Rev. Fr. Lenin Raj presented the Report of DCMS, 2012-13 and planned posely delaying the disposal of the suits activities for the year 2013-14. Two days Leadership Camp was organized by DCMS on its merit. Recently one of the mem- state Committee at Kanjirapilly Diocese on 25th and 26th of January 2013 in Vazhur ber organizations of NCDC has also filed Pastoral Centre . 8 members participated in this camp. A three - days youth seminar another petition in the supreme court to was arranged on November 16th ,17th & 18th of 2012 at Vimalagiri Pastoral Centre in expedite hearing of the existing suits. It Kottayam, the topic of which was ‘Social Consciousness of Christian Sabha’ conduct- should be noted that Justice Renganadh 34 ed by Rev.Fr. Stephen Alalathara, Deputy Secretary of KCBC. The other sessions of Misra strongly recommended the deletion Training on IGP to the Dalit SHG members of Article 3 of the constitution (commis- sion for scheduled castes) and the Na- Date Place Subject No. of tional Commission for minorities have participants filed their affidavit in the supreme court 19/5/12 Palayam supporting the same. In this background Pettah a Parliament March was arranged on 1st Vizhinjam Rexin carry bag August 2012 demanding scheduled caste Big Shopper 15 status to Dalit Christians/Muslims. From this diocese 5 members participated in 23/5/12 Vazhayila Umbrella making 15 the pareliament March. 26/7/12 Vikas Nagar Tailoring 15 The state executives of DCMS organized 24/10/12 Kakamoola Squash & Jam a Black Day on 10th August 2012 as the Rexin carry bag and World Human rights Day. As part of this, Cake 20 they organized a Dharna before the Head Post office, Kottayam. 5/11/12 Palayam Beautician course 30 State level DCMS conducted a Dharna at 12/12/12 Palayam Beautician course 30 Secratariat on 20th March 2013 protesting in justice towards Dalits . Revolving fund for the promotion of IGP Loan given to 37 SHGs to start IGP, each group received Rs.10000/- 9 SHGs were se- Justice Sunday celebration lected for 5th phase loan and distributed the amount of Rs.1, 40,000. On 1-09-2012 Justice Sunday was cel- ebrated at Animation Centre Vellayam- Details of 5th phase loan balam. It was a combined effort of TSSS, MSSS, NIDS, PSSS and QSSS. 86 DCMS Sl.No. Name of SHG Parish Rs. members participated from our Archdio- cese. 1 Navodaya Kudapanakunnu 15000 2 Deepthy Vizhijam 10000 Diocesan Executive 3 Fathima matha Adimalathura 20000 meeting 4 Maria Azhakulam 10000 Diocesan Executive meeting held once in 5 Anna Parithiyoor 20000 a month. Evaluation and planning is done in the meeting. 6 Shalom Poovar 20000 7 Little Flower Kollamkodu 10000 Diocesan level General 8 Chaithanya Vellalumba 15000 body meeting 9 Kripa Poovar 20000 Diocesan General body was conducted on 23rd November 2012 at vellayambalam. Poverty free home 68 members participated. In the meeting 19 students were given grant and loan for Few families were selected under ‘poverty free home’ programme (Pulluvila-3, Kova- higher education. Scholarships sponsored lam-3 and Pettah -2) and they were given enough edible items, worth Rs.750 in every by KCBC, & back ward communities de- month. Diocesan DCMS fund contributes Rs. 250 and 500 rupees from other sponsors. velopmental Corporation was distributed to 13 students.

35 Membership in welfare spective, personality development, career orientation and communication skills which were handled by Mr. Varghese Paul, Mr. Mangaladas, Mr. Manoj, and Fr, Santhappan fund respectively. 40 students participated in this two days workshop. 26 members renewed their membership in welfare fund and 3 members had taken Loan for higher education and grant for vocational new membership. training Career guidance pro- 3 students received loan for higher studies and 19 students received grant for studies. gramme Sl.No. Name Parish Course Loan Grant Career guidance programme was con- 1 Ahidas Poomkulam Engineering 10000 5000 ducted for SSLC and Plus two children 2 Ancil.M Poovar MCA 10000 5000 at JMAC on 10th and 11th April 2012. Different topics dealt were goal setting 3 Shynily Poonthura B.farm 10000 5000 and motivation, Leadership, career per-

Youth development training programme No Date Place No. of participant Subject Name of resource person 1 24/04/12 Kovalam 42 Character formation & Mr. Sebastian 13/10/12 35 how to study easily

2 20/04/12 Monvila 26 Importance of Education Mr.Augustine 03/09/12 Children’s responsibility Mr. Maneesh towards parents 3 10/04/12 Kushavarkal 43 Importance of education Mr. Xaviour 4 15/04/12 Poovar 65 Personality development Mr. Manoj Mr. Sebastian Mr. Maneesh

Loan given for small scale business Loan given for poultry farming to 8 mem- bers . Each person received 3750 rupees. Job oriented activities The Nalikera Vikasana Board and Grameena Padana Kendram jointly orga- nized a training program on “plant pro- tection aspects on coconut including har- vesting using the climbing device” from 06/08/2012 to 11/08/2012. 7 DCMS mem- bers successfully completed the training program. Coconut tree climbing machine and insurance coverage also ensured to these trainees Sustainable Livelihood, Food Security and Kerala Lobour Movement One among the four main target groups of TSSS is Fishermen and other labours. 36 Welfare activities of fishermen are dealt with by another wing of TSSS namely Orientation classes to agriculturists Fishermen Forums and TMF, details of which are given herein supra. The wel- With a view to increase the enthusiasm and motivation of farmers agricultural orienta- fare activities for other labours are being tion classes were given to them. done through formation of farmers club Date Forane Topic Resource Person No. of and KLM units. participants Formation and strengthen- 01/05/2012 Palayam Sustainable Mrs. Leena Edwin 68 ing of farmers club agricultural methods Agriculture Dept 12/05/2012 Pulluvila Agricultural Mr. Anil 104 There are altogether 44 farmers club at methods Agricultural Officer the end of 2012 –2013 as against 32 Farmers club in the year 2011-2012. Out 19/05/2012 Pettah Modern Methods Mr. Pradeep 113 of 44 units, 12 are in Palayam Region and of Agricultur Agricultural Officer 17 in Pettah Region. Pulluvila, Kovalam 19/05/2012 Anjengo Modern Methods Mr.Sreekumar 30 and Anjengo regions have 6, 5 and 4 units of Agricultur Assts. Agricultural respectively. The object behind formation 22/05/2012 Kovalam Mushroom farming Mr. John 68 of farmers club is to train themselves to have a sustainable livelihood for them to Squash & Jam ensure food security by providing them A study tour for the members of farmers club was conducted to “Mithranikethan” on with adequate training facilities, provide 11th August 2012, in which 15 agriculturists from Kovalam and Anjengo regions partic- agricultural seeds and seedlings, financial ipated. The narrations given to them on the occasion by Dr. Thomas Abraham regarding assistance for cultivation and alternative innovative methods in agriculture, mushroom cultivation, paddy cultivation etc, boosted employment etc., and ultimately eradi- up their inclination to stick on agriculture for their livelihood. cation of poverty. All farmers club are federated under the label of KLM, and it enjoys central level and state level link- Awareness Classes ages. Since the farmers clubs are regis- Awareness classes on the dire consequences of plastics were given in all units of farm- tered with local Krishibhavans and with ers club in Pettah, Pulluvila, Kovalam Anjengo and Palayam Foranes, with a view to local self government bodies the members make them aware of the necessity to keep the environment clean and tidy. are able to reap the benefits from different government agencies also. In commemoration of the platinum Jubilee of the Archdiocese 1,00,000 tender trees of different species were planted in house premises throughout the Archdiocese.

Skill Development Training Training in coconut tree climbing was giv- en to 8 persons through the Krishibhavan and other 7 persons were given the same training in Mithranikethan at . Training on Mushroom cultivation was given to 20 persons from Moongode on 27th September 2012 by Smt. Sulekha. On 14 th October 2012, training on rabbits rearing was given to 79 persons by Dr. Rani of Kudappanakkunnu Agricultural farm.

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37 Financial Support and Assistance to farmers 25 farmers of Monvila, Kusavarkal and Mangattukonam parishes got 25 kits vegetable seeds and 1 kg fertilizers each from Krishibhavan. A member of farmers club in Moongode parish got Rs. 1050 as incentive for plantain cultivation from Panchayath. Three members of Nelliyode farmers club got 25 tender plantain through the Krishibhavan. A member of Kumarapuram farmers club got 50 kg chemical fertilizers and 60 kg organic fertilizers along with vegetable seeds for cultivation. Four members of Moongode parish got 100 banana tender plantain and organic fertilizer at concessional rate from Panchayath. 50 members of KLM units in Palayam forane were given tomato seeds through Krishibhavan and the members of 36 clubs in 5 foranes were given 2000 cabbage seeds provided by Horticulture Mission, Kerala. Kitchen gardens 1500 families in all the eight foranes were provided with 5 types of vegetable seeds and 1 kg manure for kitchen gardening. 300 persons in Palayam forane and 250 persons in Pettah forane were given plantain seedlings. Goat rearing With a view to ensure sustainable liveli- hood 17 selected members of farmers club were provided with financial assistance for goat rearing @ Rs. 2625/- to each. Cow rearing A sum of Rs. 90,000/- was distributed to 10 members for cow rearing. Periodical Pre-Departure Orientation Migrants field verification is done by the field staff and co-ordinator. Programme An annual gathering of migrants from all the 8 foranes was held on 29th December An one day pre-departure orientation 2012 at the Animation centre, Vellayam- programme was held on 08/12/2012 in Kerala Labour Movement balam. There were 79 participants in the collaboration with Norka roots for the gathering. KLM aims at strengthening of unorga- youths who prepare to go abroad seek- nized workers in the society. Swathanthra ing employment, with a view to protect TSSS and MFI con jointly organized a Nirmana Thozhilali Union (SNTU), Domes- themselves from the treachery of bogus street play titled “Surakshetha Pravasam tic Workers Forum, Thayyal Thozhilali Fo- recruiting agencies. There were 118 par- nammude lekshiyam” in different places rum, Migrants forum etc. are some of the ticipants in the programm of and Karimkulam Pan- organizations constituted for the welfare chayaths. The 1st year MSW students of of unorganized labours. They are moti- Career Orientation Loyola College Thiruvananthapuram were vated to enroll in suitable Welfare Fund the artists who participated in the street Board of the state Govt, so that they can Training play. enjoy the benefits such as leave salary benefits, medical insurance benefits, pen- Two day’s career orientation training was A secretariat Dharna was also organized given to 40 youths at Animation centre sion benefits etc. on 15/12/2012 by TSSS in tie up with MFI Vellayambalam. to get protected the rights of domestic workers and migrants. 38 Trivandrum Mathsyathozhilaly Forum (TMF) Maintenance of the different welfare programs in collaboration Impacts: with local units and political wings building The grant was given as a matching share for what they had already planned The age old building of the CFS was Self Help Group (SHG) for either for planting something for income renovated with at most infrastructure Men Formation generating, or some charity purposes. This facilities conducive for conducting grant was aimed at giving an impetus or training and leadership programmes The SHGs are micro groups for the a momentum for what they already had for the fishermen as well as the organized implementation of projects and started or planned. fishermen students for their multipurpose programs by the government as well as development. The seminar hall was some other community based or Non- They could develop confidence in expanded for double space with ceiling Governmental organizations. Each SHG articulating ideas for their own livelihood accommodating at the most one hundred consists of members ranging from 10 to issues which may bring in supports from people. The floor was furnished with mica 30 who either form themselves into groups other sources. coated rubber sheet inside the office and undertaking any projects by becoming its The relationship and the networking vitrified tiles in the frontage. More space direct or indirect beneficiaries for income system was confidently built for further was set apart for the library with sufficient generating programs or are formed for the actions light settings. The cost was almost 6 lakhs sake of project implementation in view of rupees. IGP. Once in a month they come together Their sense of charity was boosted up to assess their activities and deciding with initiatives for genuine purposes. Interface between central for the next step for their advancement. Attendance Register, Receipt books, Intervention In Kerosene leadership and local units Report book are maintained for its proper documentation. The banks are providing issues of Thiruvananthapuram financial support as loan without any Kerosene, one of the major sources of security but ensuring the stipulated Mathsyathozhilali fuel for out - board Engine for fishing is repayment without fail by engaging now became scarce to meet the demand (fishermen) forum (TMF) themselves in wholesale or retail product of the people. The supply of the fuel is manufacturing. They also make use of the There were consecutive interfaces meetings controlled by the government. Since the money to buy fishing tools providing loans held between the central leadership income and the expenditure are unevenly and some other joint venture. Totally there and the local TMF units respectively. met the fishermen find it hard to meet were 89 SHGs formed in 14 villages which The Main focus of the meetings was to the price of Kerosene. In this context CFS consists average 16 members each. A strengthen the relationship between the could conduct a meeting with Kerosene meeting of federated forum of SHGs was central TMF leaders and the local units distributors and the fishermen on 1st held under the chair of Msgr. Eugine H for clarity of thoughts and programmes in October 2012 in CFS at 10am. The meeting Periera the Vicar General of Trivandrum the decentralized implementation process. was graced with the presence of Msgr. archdiocese for formation of future action The impacts of the meetings were: Eugine H Pereira, Msgr. James Culas, Dr. plan. 1. Developing a sense of mutual Sanjeeva Khosh, Mr. Mandro Ignatius, respect for each other Mr. Raveendran Nair, Mr. Ravindran, the SHG for men formation in supply officer, trade union leaders, and 2. Filling the gap between the original forane wise: fishermen leaders were present for the vision and mission of the discussion. The impacts of the meeting organization and its understanding Forane No. of Men Selected were 1) the fishermen were made clarified and practice by its followers. SHGs formed for grants of their doubts regarding government’s perspective on distribution of the Kerosene. 3. Futuristic orientation on movements Pulluvila 52 1 for upholding the rights of fishermen 2) the difficulties faced by fishermen while Kovalam 14 1 fishing and the government’s inefficiency 4. Procedures for intervention in legal Valiyathura 16 4 in identifying fake fishermen who squeeze frame work setting related to Puthukurichy 6 4 the fuel and its lowest quantity to the real fishermen rights and duties fishermen were promised to be brought Anjengo 1 1 5. Importance of local interventions into the notice of the Fisheries minister. Thoothoor nil nil in each one’s community for its holistic development by initiating Total 89 10 39 Vizhinjam International Expert Consultation on The coastal area is prone to be affected by lifestyle diseases. Their health water and Port Issue Research and Information sanitation issues must be addressed with immediate effect, and the government The implementation of anguished Centre interventions must be held under check. Vizhinjam International Port is being kept An advisory board for expert consultation under hot discussion until the concerns The education status and increasing and research was constituted and of the fishermen, the real stake holders of number of drop outs in the fisheries sector appointed by the Archbishop of the project, are met properly. Consecutive is put under check. So their present status Trivandrum, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. interventions were held between the for ensuring their discharge of human Soosapakiam. The Advisory board meeting government officials and the fishermen resource rights and responsibilities as was held for both centre for fisheries leaders and church authorities on. they grow younger should be studie in studies and for research consultation detail. on 12th September 2012. 12 experts in Leadership Enhancement fisheries sector including Dr. Sanjeeva Statutory conflicts in fisheries sector by Programme Khosh and Mr. Ravindran Nair were the government policies needs unification present for the meeting. The suggestions so that the fishermen rights at the sea as The local and central leadership teams were as follows: well as the inland must be ensured. were to be motivated and prompted for its effective involvement in dealing with socio For the research there must be current and The CFS must work as centralized agency political issues and welfare schemes for relevant topics which would enable the by disseminating its information to all 42 which training programs were conducted government to act upon with immediate villages with VIC (Village Information in local and regional level. The regional effect especially the trawling ban and Centres) and Alayoli magazine should level leadership training programs were its impacts in the present situation must take up some serious studies pertaining conducted mostly in collaboration with the be studied with immediate effect since to fisheries sector which may add mileage Fishermen Day Celebrations prompting it is crossing its historical moment of to CFS. them to focus on their role to fishermen celebrating its golden jubilee. issues. The Training programs conducted are as follows: Forane venue Date Topics Discussed Resource persons No. of Participants

Anjengo Anjengo 25/11/2012 Govt. welfare schemes Mr. Raveendran Nair 47 and Fishermen participation Puthukurichy Thumba 02/12/2012 Noval Fishing methods Mr. Surendran 42 and Collaborative Deputy Director, ventures Fisheries Department Valiyathura Kannanthura 02/12/2012 Fishing harbors and Mr. Wilfred, IT & fishermen Stake holders Cargo expert 52 Kovalam Vizhinjam 24/11/2012 Fishing harbours and Mr. Wilfred & fishermen Stake holders Mr. Raveendran Nair 39 Pulluvila Karumkulam 24/11/2012 Role of fishermen trade Dr. Sanjeevakhosh 63 unions in fishing harbors 40 Craft Maintenance Support Documentation and From each village Poor fishermen who are monitoring the project directly going for fishing with catamaran Proper documentation and monitoring are selected for grant of Rs. 2000 each for was done duly by the coordinator with supporting with craft maintenance. The timely verification by the director of CFS details of the selection are as follows: with an approval of TSSS director. In Forane Selected for different categories this year we bought craft maintenance 112 books including fisheries and almost Pulluvila 6 300 books of a fisheries scientist is transferred to our centre in the month of Kovalam 1 January. There are 7 scholars registered Valiyathura 6 in CFS for their Ph.D., and this centre has Puthukurichy 5 become a second largest library in Kerala Anjengo 4 State related to fisheries. Thoothoor Challenges and learnings Total 22 The traditionally inhabited fishermen The sea going fishermen who are whose nature was so much inbuilt with economically very poor are granted with variant nature of the sea are very much Rs. 2000 each as consolation for their hard to get organized for a particular poor fishing equipments which was used cause unless and until they are made purely for their livelihood. convinced of the real cause. They are Their families are consoled and supported the people whose rights are hijacked by to sustain their livelihood means. An the local politicians for long years due interest in fishermen to cope up with such to their long standing struggle with the forums with an understanding and feeling nature and the sea for their livelihood. on the importance in being in a group Fishing is not a business for them but the actively is emulated. only and sole means of livelihood. Since their crucial focus is to ensure the daily One of the selection criteria is that the means of livelihood and mostly who are beneficiary should have the membership uneducated they are least bothered about in TMF with an Identity Card distributed group formation for fighting for their from the centre. human and civil rights. Such a benevolent support from agencies would help them Insurance scheme for sea bringing together to stand united for their going fishermen rights and duties. The CFS together with TMF initiated registering 286 fishermen, who had not joined so far in the government insurance scheme, to register their names for the same in the months of November- December and January. Since there were fake memberships in the fisheries department the authorities were so particular in checking the beneficiaries of the insurance scheme. It was with the government officials that the CFS and TMF joined hands to enlist those poor and marginalized fishermen. The benefit of ensuring their registration is foreseeing the benefit they would have in future. For example: 1- for an accident with partial impediments they will get Rs. 40, 000, for accident death their family will get 3 lac rupees. Apart from that their school going children may receive timely scholarships with lump sum grants.

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Governing Body, Social Training programme of TSSS Staff Action Board and The last Thursday of every month is set apart for the study session. Regional Co-ordinators No. Date Subject Resource Person No.of Meetings. Participants The TSSS Governing Body meetings 1 30.5.2013 Gender Equality Mrs Jissy Varghes 37 were held on 5-5-2012, 7-9-2012, 11-2- 2013,and 16-3-2013 at Vellayambalam, 2 28.6.2013 Pachayaya and Social Action Board meetings were Pulthakidiyilekk Fr.Mathai 36 held on 5-5-2012, 11-9-2012, & 1-12- 3 26.7.2013 Swavalamban 2012 at Vellayambalam,and Regional Pension Sceme Sr. Chaithanya 44 co-ordinators meetings were held in 28- 4-2012, 11-9-2012, 4-12-2012 ,5-2-2013. 4 29.9.2013 Govt.policy On Older Persons Dr.R.K.P. Nair 42 Reporting and Evaluation 5 25.10.2013 P R A Tools Miss. Nisha & The activities of the organization are Miss. Elezabeth 45 presented and evaluated on the second 6 22.11.2013 Plan &Budget and third Wednesdays of every month. Preparation For The The monitoring of the projects being an Year 2013-14 inevitable factor the second Wednesdays are set apart for the purpose of evaluation Based Synod Documnt Msgr. James Culas 44 of programmes such as SHG, FISH 7 27.12.2013 Anti- Alcohol Awareness Mr.abdulbary 47 VENDING, SAFP, HEALTH, DCMS, CMDRRP, CHILDLINE, FOOD SECURITY, Free wheeling sessions are conducted on every fifth Wednesdays of the month, in MICRO PROJECT, SLF etc .Regional level which all the staff and the management of the organization sit together and discuss programs are evaluated on the third on the issues and concerns of the staff and the staff revealed their views and needs. Wednesday of every month on the basis of reports presented by the Regional 42 Animators. Annual staff Development Training Programme A staff training programme was conducted from 2013 February 18th to 20th at Animation Centre, Vellayambalam. Archdiocesan Synod, Current Trends of social Action and its applicability, the long term and short term recomendations and suggestions of the synod concerning social work ministry, the psychological approach of social work etc., were the topics of the training. Section Head’s Meetings On every second Thursdays of the month the section head’s meetings are organized in TSSS conference hall. The section heads, animators and director are present in the meetings. This meetings evaluates the work as per the plan and budget. These meetings visualize a clear picture on how far the activities of the sections are implemented. The struggles and hurdles faced by the session heads and animators during implementation are discussed. TSSS Staff Christmas celebration & Tour Programme On December 27th X’mas celebration was held in Kochupally Mother Teresa Day Care Centre an institution under TSSS. All the staff of TSSS and inmates of the said institution participated in the function. Cultural programmes were conducted by children and staff of MTDC. Christmas gift was given by the director to all of them and all cherished the memory of the Christmas celebration. TSSS staff conducted a tour programme to GOA St. church on Aug.30,31& Sep1,2.

43 Memorandum to CM

44 Sent off to Fr. Sabbas Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction Programme

Description of Activities 200 students and 8 teachers participated there and School Disaster Management A . Village planning workshop Committes were formed. On 10/08/2012 a planning meetig We have organized 5 programmes on village planning workshops. The programmes on Mockdrill programme arranged at were organized at ward level. The concerned ward members, ADS members, Panchayath Corporation Office under the leadership Presidents etc., were the active participants in the programme. They discussed about of Mrs. Shajidha Nasar, Chair person. their issues in their own areas . The local people actively participated in the programme Mrs.Viji , City project officer, CMDRRP and shared their concerns. representatives from TSSS also participated. Details of the programmes On 20/09/2012 Mockdrill Trial Organized at Date Place No. of participants Valiyathura and on 22/09/2012 Mockdrill programme organized at Valiyathura. The 25/04/2012 Puthenthope 20 programme organized wit the cooperation of Coast Guard, Fire and Rescue team, 25/04/2012 Maryanadu – 20,14,15 wards 30 health team and Police team. More than 8/10/2012 Chembakathura 38 300 people from Valiyathura ,Vettukadu, Poonthura, Sanghumugham and 23/11/2012 Karumkulam 40 Vettukadu participated. 22/01/2013 Pthen thope south (14th Ward) 20 On 13/10/2012 International Disaster Reduction Day celeberated at Vettukadu Result with DDMA. On 16/10/2012 also celebertaion also continued at Valiyaveli. The meetings created a platform to the people to address their issues before their representatives. (Other than Gramasabhas the programme presented the developmental On 27/01/2013 the programme on Task issues in these areas). Force Directory release and Disaster Management Plans hand over to B. Linkage with SDMA/DDMA Trivandrum Corporation also arranged at TSSS conference hall . Mr.Happy Kumar, As part of project activity we organized many programmes with the linkage of DDMA Deputy Mayor Trivandrum Corporation and SDMA. On 29/04/2012 a session on “Roles and responsibilities of Task Force Inaguarated the programme various wad Committees” organized at Valiyathura TSSS centre. 38 Task Force Committee members councilors also participated. Fr.Lenin Raj from Poonthura, Valiyathura, Sanghumugham, Beemapalli and Vetukadu participated. ,Director TSSS submitted plans to Deputy On 30/04/2012 a session on District Disaster Management Authority and Disaster Mayor Trivandrum Corporation. Management plans organized at Governmen UP School, Ambalathara. 21 ward members from Ambalathara, Jagathy, Chala and Kalipangulam were participated. On 9/04/2012 Result and 29/04/2012 meetings on DM plan updation of Pallithura and Kamaleswaram wards were arranged in the presence of the respective ward members. The programme increased the visibility of TSSS’ CMDRR activities and helped to On 04/05/2012 a meeting for executive committee formation was organized at establish a good rapport with the DDMA. Trivandrum Corporation, Hall. 55 task Force committee members participated . CMDRRP Coordinator and Animator took the leadership of Executive Committee Formation. On 29/05/2012 a meeting on DDMA organized at Kuryathi ward . 28 members participated. C. PRI Interface On 2/06/2012 a Tsunami Mockdrill Trial was organized at Valiyathura under the In order to create a platform for discussing leadership of CMDRRP coordinator and Animator. On 03/06/2012 with the cooperation ward level issues PRI interfaces were of Chakka Fire and Rescue station and NRHM Mockdrill programme conducted at organized at both ward and panchayath Valiyathura . Mr.Tony Oliver, ward Councillor ,Valiyathura inaugurated the function levels . ward members, TSSS co-ordinator and more than 250 people witnessed it. On 23/06/2012 planning meeting with DDMA and Animator, Task Force Committee organized at Corporation hall, Trivandrum. On 29/06/2012 a school Mockdrill and members participated. School Saftey awareness programme was organized at Government HSS, .

45 Details of programmes Albeena, panchayath president and various ward members. Date Place No of participants On 27/02/2013 Contigency Plan of 25/04/2012 Puthenthope 20 panchayath updated . the meeting conducted at Panchayath hall in 25/04/2012 Maryanadu – 20,14,15 wards 30 the presence of Panchayath secretary and 8/10/2012 Chembakathura 38 ward members. 23/11/2012 Karumkulam 40 On 7/03/2013 a meeting arranged at Karumkulam panchayth for submitting 22/01/2013 Pthen thope south (14th Ward) 20 the panchayath plan to panchayath . The programme inaugurated by Panchayath president Smt. Albeena . The Forane E. Contigency Plan (CP) Director submitted the Plan to Panchayath Result updation president Smt. Albeena . The programme provided an openspace On 09/04/2012 the CP of Pallithura and Result for people to discuss their issues with Kamaleswaram wards were updated their elected representatives. with the presence of ward councilors. The activity helped to update the CP of On 29/04/2012 Kamaleswaram ward CP poject areas. It helped to get the clear D. Task force directory updated in the presence of Ms.Reshmi, data of the project aeas. Ward Councillor. During the month updating and release of June 2012 CP of Valiyathura and F. Resource Team Building In order to update the CMDRR Task Poundukadavu wards were updated with Programmes Force Directory, the animators visited the presence of ward councilors. During the houses of task force members and the month of July 2012 CP of Vettukadu 24 Resource Team Building Programmes collected data and on 27/1/2013 we and Shanghumugham were updated in the organized in the target regions as part of released the Directory. The programme presence of respective ward councilors . making the target population resourceful. Awareness classes, training programmes, arranged at TSSS, Conference hall . Mr. On 23/11/2013 CP of Karumkulam mockdrill programmes etc were the main Happy Kumar, Deputy Mayor, Trivandrum Panchayath Updated at Karumkulam activities. CMDRRP coordinator and Corporation inaugurated the programme panchayathu hall. The programme animator coordinated the sessions. and released the directory. organized with the presence of Mrs.

46 Details of programmes Result SL.NO Date Place No of participants Review meeting helped the project staff to identify the problems that they faced 1 12/6-2012 Pulluvila 22 while organizing the activities in the field. 2 29-6-2012 Puthukkurichy 45 The meeting helped the staff to plan more 3 10-7-2012 Pulluvila 48 scientifically the forth coming activities 4 18-7-2012 Valiyathura 35 5 25-7-2012 Puthanthoppe 32 Achievements 6 22-8-2012 St Andrews 17 7 24-8-2012 Mariyanadu 28 Our 29 task force committees were 8 26-08-2012 Kannanthura 21 recognized by the Panchayth that they are 9 20/09/2012 Karumkulam 30 panchayath committees. 10 15/03/2013 Puthentope 30 Through our awareness programmes on 11 26/09/2012 Kadinamkulam 48 different social welfare schemes many 12 30/09/2012 Karumkulam 39 people in the target regions realized 13 05/10/2012 Mariyanadu 26 different welfare schemes for aged, 14 11/10/2012 St. Andrews 35 women and fisher folk and many of them 15 05/10/2012 Mariyanadu 26 approached the concerned agencies for 16 11/10/2012 St. andrews 35 applying the same. 17 11/10/2012 Puthen thope 46 Interface with DDMA programme 18 13/11/2012 Mariyanadu 20 increased the visibility of TSSS’ CMDRR 19 15/11/2012 St. Andrews 25 activities and helped to establish a good 20 15/11/2012 Puthen thope 28 rapport with the DDMA officials 21 14/12/2012 Puthenthope 17 PRI interface created a platform for the 22 13/11/2012 Pozhikkara 25 ward people to discuss their issues with 23 27/12/2012 Pozhikkara 25 ward members and councilors. 24 08/02/2013 Puthen thope 39 Training programmes like Swimming G. Planning meetings Training and Mockdrill attained public attention and increased the milage of the Planning meeting was conducted every month in the presence of the TSSS director in project which all project team members were present. The activities conducted in the month were evaluated and the planning for next month activities was done. Our Service Centres & Institutions find suitable job in Government, abroad St. Xavier’s Computer XAVIER’S IT FINISHING SCHOOL’ - an advanced Computer Training Centre for and give opportunities to get employed. Centre, Palayam B-tech, MCA and PGDCA fresher - 2 During the reporting year there were programs are provided: 1) Diploma in St. Xavier’s Computer centre in the students for each course as detailed Software Engineering, 2) Diploma 20th year of establishment tops the IT below: in Multimedia, 6 months is the Course Education in Trivandrum city. Now there Duration for both the courses. • Draughtsman Civil (NCVT) are nearly 32 different courses. During 23 (first & Second year) the reporting year 1650 students were • Electronic Mechanic (NCVT) admitted for different courses. The focus St. Xavier’s ITI (Pvt) 24 (first & Second year) of the current year was to improve the Valiathura & St. Xavier’s quality of Teaching. To achieve this • Plumber (NCVT) end B-tech, MCA and M-Tech faculties Institute of Excellence 16 (2012 & 213) were appointed. Nearly 80% of our • Diploma in Fire Engineering St. Xavier’s ITI started during the year total students are hailing from other & Safety 5 + 11 1994 with three NCVT courses. Now communities. For the last couple of years this has expanded with lot of short term • X-Ray Welding 38 we are one of the best institutions in C-Dit courses like: Fire Engineering and Safety, • Computer courses 07 (Government of Kerala).partners all over Wireman Course, X-Ray Welding, Total Kerala. • Total Station: 04 Station, Pipe Fabrication and Driving • Motor Driving: 28 The reporting year a new initiative School. The institutes help students along the coast and other weaker sections to was taken up. This is named as ‘ST. During the current year the vehicles of the 47 driving school were repaired and made group therapy, yoga, and spiritual therapy participated in Attakulangara School and in good condition and purchased a new are provided to the patients in addition in some items they got prizes. Likewise in TVS motor cycle. The fire engineering & to the usual medication. Library and the competitions held at Aryassala Govt. safety lab updated, computer equipments recreational facilities are also provided. UP. School the special school competition purchased and software for Auto CAD The education session and occupational was held and our students got prizes in installed. Renewal of licensees got done therapy are provided to their mental many items. strength and reduce tension. Audio video for the following: Driving school, Fire The festive days like Onam, Christmas, presentations are conducted on different Engineering & Safety, American welding Independence Day, Teachers Day, Gandhi subjects like alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, society. Jayanthi, Children’s Day were celebrated heath etc. Conducted Annual Sports meet and befittingly. This year Christmas labour week. Celebrated Independence During the year we introduced a new Celebration of the Different Groups of day, Onam, Pooja and Christmas with full program for every month. The programme Trivandrum Social Service Society had participation. planned and organized by the patients their Celebration together with the themselves. This will enable the patients inmates of our school; which was a Immaterialized new building complex for to improve their skill of leadership and remarkable experience. the ITI & Institute of Excellence remains communication, create cooperation A picnic was organized during the month the stumbling block for functioning of the among themselves, and responsibility of March for the students and their courses with full strength. toward their work. In addition to that it parents. The destination was Allapuzha. will raise their confidence level and it is ST. Xavier’s Community an opportunity to refresh their talents. All enjoyed the day. College, Chakai During the year we conducted several awareness programmes and outreach Karuna Nivas, An Abode The reporting year is the 7th year of programmes especially on the following of Women in Distress, functioning of the Community College. days: World Anti Drugs Day, AIDS Day, During the year we have 45 students in No. Tobacco Day, Special celebrations Vettutura the following courses: were arranged on Independence Day, Karuna Nivas, established in 2007 is a Onam Festival and at Christmas. 1. Diploma in Welding, Plumbing and short stay home for the women and girls Electrician - 28 After the treatment in Pratheeksha patients in distress. In some cases this may also are requested to attend the follow-ups in accommodate male children up to 4 years. 2. Diploma in Nursing Assistant - 13 specific intervals. The community worker Now the centre got registered under In the other two courses could not through regular field visit inform us about the Orphanage Control Board of Social be conducted due to lack of sufficient the actual situation of the patients who Welfare Department of Kerala. It has got a students i.e. 1) Diploma in Electronics are not coming for the follow ups. In case capacity to accommodate 40 clients. The and 2) Diploma in Computer Application, of lapse in sobriety, re-admission is also congregation of St. Joseph of Chemberry Front office management and Secretarial given in our institution. is now in charge of the house. Practice. During the year under review 17 mothers The placement details of the previous Mother Theresa Day Care and 11 children were accommodated in batch which took place during the year Centre For Differently this home. They got counseling and all are as hereunder: those came with burdened heart, returned Abled Children, Chavady home with peace, new hope, ready to face Out of a total of 73 students 53 got the life with fortitude, due to the strength employments abroad and another 15 Mother Theresa Day care centre since acquired during the stay in this home. could secure employment locally. 5 2004 is caring for the overall development students who successfully gone through of differently abled children. The centre The Child Welfare Centre (CWC) under the course has joined Higher Education functions as a day care centre imparting Social Welfare Department of Government with part-time working. That is to say training, therapy, encouragement and of Kerala sent children to this institution. 100% placement is the result of the motherly care and necessary nutrition. During the year CWC sent 31 children out previous batch. This year a pre-school survey was of which 4 children got legal adoption. conducted and identified 25 students and 14 are going to nearby school from 1st Pratheeksha IRCA, out of them 10 was admitted. 4 students to VII standards. After school hours they of last year got admission in other schools are given tuition in different subjects. Shangumugam to continue their education. Needed counseling is provided in this Pratheeksha IRCA, ever since the home. Music classes are conducted. They This year well wishers and teachers foundation in 1992 creditably works and are introduced to garden work. There is blessed us abundantly. The State Bank of achieves results i.e. more than 65% of the time for play and watch TV. 2 exposure India helped by providing a mini bus: C.P. patients who underwent treatment in this programmes are conducted this year. The Chairs, Wheel Chairs, Vehicle shed, Stage institution, are sober. children are happy to stay over here. etc. were sponsored by different people This is a project supported by the Ministry and from Karumkulam Panchayath. of Social Justice and Empowerment of The students staged ‘Band Mela’ St. Menni Family Government of India. Magdelen’s Church Paruthiyoor. Home-Psycho Social In the reporting year treatment was given Regular Staff meeting PTA meetings were Rehabilitation Centre For to 177 patients under the scheme. Most of held during the year. In the sports and Mentally Ill Women them are alcoholic addicts, a few cannabis games conducted in connection with 48 and other substance abusers. Counselling, the ‘World Handicap’s Day’ students Menni family Home (MFH) is a Rehabilitation center for mentally ill the Archdiocese of Thivandrum. This In the beginning of the reporting year women run by the Hospitaller Sisters center was officially inaugurated on 25 there were 11 cows and 6 calves. The of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. MFH has August 2006 as a rehabilitation center yield was 45 litres of milk per day. During a capacity of 10 to 20 beds, for patients for the mentally challenged. The centre the end of the year there were 17 cows affected by severe mental illness and cares those people wandering in the and 11 calves. The milk yield rose to 120 whose personal and social autonomy has streets, the market places, bus stations, litres per day. been compromised. The hospitaller service railway stations etc. as they are left alone Besides the manager, there are 3 workers is open and dynamic, and is inspired due to various reasons of mental and attached to the farm. Two and a half of by an inclusive reintegrating and life - psychological imbalances. acres of land is cultivated with fodder. promoting vision. As such, it is boundless During the year there are 49 inmates aged There is no difficulty for marketing. The force of social transformation towards a between 18 and 78 years. Not only the milk is sold in bulk to KINFRA, a nearby healthier and a fraternal humanity. physical well being of the inmates, but firm. The community home covers the individual also the spiritual, psychological needs are The manure is used for cultivation of basic needs by providing accommodation, cared in the centre. On March 16th 2013 fodder and for the coconut trees of the personal health maintains primary care the centre got registration as “Psycho area. During the year measures have and rehabilitation. In addition to this, Social Rehabilitation Centre of mentally ill been taken to collect cow dung and wherever is possible, patients will be patients” under Govt. of Kerala. store. This could be sold. Also there is a encouraged to participate in the different The families of the inmates when proposal to construct a biogas plant. domestic tasks and daily running of the identified are provided with counseling establishment, in order to learn and and guidance. The centre is run purely improve skills which will help them to Centre for Fisheries with the complete support and help from increase their degree and autonomy. many good willed people in and around Studies, Spencer Jn., In the year 2012 - 2013 there were three Trivandrum. The gardening, agriculture, Statue new admissions completing the total vegetables cultivation, diary, poultry capacity of 20 residents in the house. The etc., by the inmates are also a source of The Centre for Fisheries Studies (CFS), sisters continue their rehabilitating work income. inaugurated in 2008 functions as a by living the 24 hours of the day with Research, Documentation and Information them. They try to make this place a home Akashaparavakal - Home Centre. This has a library started with rather than a hospital, where they are the 3734 books is substantiated every year main protagonists of their healing, as they For Destitutes, Vettucaud with books and various periodicals. This are participating in all activities of daily Library is also updated with computer “Protect and rub the tears of the people living, like working in the laundry, helping software. who are being disregarded and discarded in the cleaning of the house, participating from the families by relatives or anybody” The activities and involvement of CFS has in the therapy with their craft teacher and is the motto of Divya santhi Ashram. greatly contributed to the empowerment every morning with the sisters and girls Established in the year 1995 people of fishermen to stand together and think who do with them different recreational from different walks of life encouraged creatively to the major challenges faced activities and recognition of themselves in and supported this initiative and on by them. the space-time field, i.e. the orientation of 14/04/2008 the inmates of this ashram the day, the month, the hour, the place was shifted to the present building with where they live etc…so that one day they St. Xavier’s Institute all facilities. can return their home. of Craft and Fashon During the reporting year there are 42 Several recreational outings are taken up; persons as inmates; most of the people are Technology, Palayam twice to Kovalam, and to the Museum, handicapped, mentally challenged, heart some of them also accompany the sisters On 15th October 2012 in the premises of patients and so on. Patients are being to the market also. Here there is a St. Xavier’s Computer Center St. taken periodically to Mental Hospital, fraternal atmosphere between themselves Xavier’s Institute of Craft and Fashion General Hospital and Medical Collage for and are always called by their name and Technology was inaugurated. During the better treatments. very rarely referred to their disease. year the Centre rendered the following The outsiders who visit this Ashram short term courses: Many people frequently visit and bring are motivated to care their parents and them food and cloth. Menni Family Home 1. Stitching and Embroidery relatives when they are in need. Also is designed to be a place where each one 2. Fabric painting many stretch helping hand for the running feels person, free and one day be able to 3. Glass painting and upkeep of this Ashram. return home without the stigma of being 4. Cushion making called “mad” because it has regained its 5. Toy making dignity and life. Jubilee Dairy Farm 6. Drawing This project marks as the name the 7. Pot painting and Decoration Sadhana Rehabilitation Golden jubilee of Trivandrum Social 8. Hand embroidery 9. Stitching Centre For Mentally Service Society. Spread in an area of 5 acres there is facility building, cattle shed, There were 23 students joined the training Retarded, Monvila store room, office room, milking machine, and mastered the subject. The students vessels etc. to rear 25 cows and sufficient who learned the skill were for self learning This is a joint initiative of the Claretian space for fodder cultivation. for their own requirement. Missionaries of St. Thomas Province and 49 OUR PRARTNERS

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