Annual Report2014-15

TRIVANDRUM SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY (TSSS)

First Registered Diocesan Social Service Society in India Estd. 1960. Reg. No. 352/85 Annual Report2014-15

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 1 2 His Holiness Pope Francis

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

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

THE NEED OF THE DAY On going through the activities of TSSS during the year under review, it is difficult to determine how our efforts are improving the lives of the people we serve. Yet in these times of global economic uncertainty, with increasing demand for social intervention in different fields, and with limited philanthropic assistance, assessing our effectiveness is more important than ever. Today, thinking with the mind of Pope Francis, development means an integral approach to sustain nature, human beings and the whole world realities around us. This thoughtfulness will lead us to hold close to our heart the realities around us. IMPACT OF OUR INTERVENTIONS During the current year we have taken a series of steps to achieve greater impact on the following areas collaboration with INCOSIS-MSSHF resulted in advanced technology for the fisher men. Vizhinjam Transshipment port, its pros and cons Msgr. Eugene H. Pereira are made clear to the common people with an open heart. Under KLM registration Vicar General, of Agricultural groups with Govt. institution was another field of action. Yet another Trivandrum Archdiocese new venture was the Fathima Matha Community College, which now caters to over 60 trainees. The issue of substance abuse also gained priority, which was exhibited President, TSSS to the general public through a colorful Street Play. The SAFP programme cares and improves the lives of 268 families and the interventions children-related problems in show an overall enhancement. The SHGs opened Christmas sales of their products Region wise, for the public. The impact of such activities thus touches lives of different categories of people who experience various forms of vulnerabil- ities in the modern society. LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE The speed at which societies are changing is accelerating-not always, however, benefiting the poorest and the most excluded. Yet I remain profoundly optimistic that the intervention of TSSS will improve all the more the life of the sidelined and the neglected specially those in our coastal areas. I am inspired by the team of TSSS whose commitment to the cause of the vulnerable is extraordinary; in particular, let me express my appreciation to Fr. Lenin Raj, the Secretary, who has been a very strong motive force in all the above activities.

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ith immense pleasure and heartfelt gratitude, I am presenting this Annual Report 2014-2015 of TSSS which gives a kaleidoscopic glimpse of various programmes undertaken during the afore- Wmentioned year. It is the 54th year of TSSS, delivering prestigious services for the development and empowerment of its focus groups. It is the 3rd year of my directorship in TSSS, and by the grace of God, the year has been a smooth sail. Past experiences have made me aware that sustainable development of marginalized groups is possible only through participatory movement unlike in previous years, this year we emphasized on tapping benefits and services available from various Government Depart- ments, Public Sector undertakings, Financial institutions, Local bodies etc. rather than extending financial help through different foreign funding agencies. We are on the threshold of being self dependent within a period of 5 years. Hope is the most needed virtue of the age. If winter comes, can spring be far behind ?. So everything went on in a very calm and enabling manner throughout the year. I take this opportunity to thank our Archbishop His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Soosai Pakiam, whose fraternal affection and concern has inspired me a lot to steer the ship smoothly and safely even at times of storms and heavy rain. Also, I sincerely express my gratitude to my predecessors, especially to Rev. Fr. Sabbas Ignatius, who made my path ahead very comfortable. I express my sincere thanks to Msgr. Eugene H. Pereira, the Vicar General, who is also the President of TSSS for his sober and diplomatic way of guidance for disseminating the fragrance of social action. May I also take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the General Body members, Governing Body members, Forane Co-ordinators, Social Action Board members and others for the co-operation and contributions rendered by them. Last but not least, I remember with gratitude all my staff who made all efforts to make this Report a co- lourful one.

Fr. Lenin Raj T Secretary, TSSS

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 5 Rev. Fr. Mathias.O. Rev. Fr. Pratheeb Joseph Rev. Fr. Dony D. Paul Mr. Berchmans K.L. Executive Secretary, CFS Inistitutions incharge Asst. Anti Alcohol Administrative Officer

Organisational Chart

ARCHBISHOP ( 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 ANIMATORS

FIELD STAFFS

6 VISION A just society based on love, peace, truth and justice MISSION ‘Empowering the Marginalized communities towards active participation in the sustainable development processes’

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 7 OBJECTIVES

1. Community organization, formation and strengthening of leadership

2. Capacity building for sustainable livelihoods

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 drop outs and illiterates.

Anjengo

Puthukurichi

Pettah

Palayam Valiyathura

Kovalam TSSS Pulluvila OPERATIONAL

AREA ThoothoorT

8 Contents

Self Help Groups and Income Generation Programme 11 Women Empowerment Programme 14 Programme for Fish vending Women 15 Balavedi, Childline Activities 18 Save a Family Plan (SAFP) 19 Infra structure Development Activities 23 Health Promotion Activities 23 Anti Alcoholism Campaign 26 Supplementary Programmes 28 Nursery Education 29 DCMS Activities 29 KLM Activities 31 Capacity building Activities 33 Center for Fisheries Studies 36 Institutions of TSSS 46

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 9 TSSS ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15

10 Self Help Groups and Income Generation Programme.

Empowerment of women is certainly NUMBER OF SHGS Three tier system a need of the time not just for their welfare but because it leads to the Anjengo 78 federation-Meetings dynamic development of the na- Kovalam 360 Regional level federation meetings: tion itself. Self Help Groups aim at Pulluvila 769 Every month in all Regions-Reports eradication of poverty, promotion and Evaluation Palayam 22 of saving habit among members, Village level federation meetings: maintaining good relationships in Pettah 20 Reports and evaluation the neighbourhood, with the ultimate Puthukurichy 247 aim of raising the status of women Thoothoor 48 The diocesan General Body in families and in the society and Valiathura 257 meetings: Once in three months. empowering them towards political leadership by active involvement in UNARVU’ - A Study Material social problems. With a view to create awareness on social issues, a study material titled “UN- SHG PROFILE ARVU” is printed and published every month for discussion in the meetings of the SHGs. There are at present 1801 SHGs, each consisting of 15 to 20 members out of which 138 are newly formed in the year 2014-2015 SHG is a people’s organization under which 10 to 20 women come together with a common objective of facilitating activities such as savings, credit and income generation projects thereby ensuring economic sustainability.

SHG organizers meeting: Central level monthly SHG organizers SHG Staff meeting Central level Monthly SHG animators meeting meeting Report - Evaluation Report – Evaluation and planning

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 11 TOPICS OF UNARVU FOR THE CURRENT YEAR MONTH SUBJECTS April World Health Day May Empowerment of women prelude to eradication of poverty. June Read plenty and conquer the world of wisdom. July Govt. Welfare schemes and subsidies for fisherman community. August Government welfare schemes for children. September Protection and safety of girl children. October First Information Report. November Social development of children. December Human rights - know our rights One day trainings in various skills: 305 persons trained in all the eight regions in differ- January Dowry - is it a market? ent skills like: Bakery items, Umbrella making Flower bouquet, Paper ornaments and candle February Vigilance committee - purpose ? making How it is formed ? How it functions ? March Gramasabha -Composition and Responsibilities.

Two day training conducted at Regional lev- Awareness programme conducted at regional level: Two awareness classes each for SHG el: Fish products and Bakery items, Jack fruit Federation members were conducted in eight regions. products - Total number of trainees 156. Certif- icates were also issued

Self employment training: In Tailoring imparted in all regions except Pulluvila where it was dress garment making. 122 for tailoring and 10 for garment making.

12 Venniyode, Cheriyathura,Kannanthu- ra,Vettucadu,Kochuveli,Valiyathu- ra,Poonthura,Kakamoola,Kolla- mcode,Puthenthope,Thumba,Ku- marapuram,Mangattukonam,Thyca- du,Manakadu and Nanthancode. CHRISTMAS FAIR Christmas Fair was conducted at Thoothoor, Pulluvila, Anjengo Vali- yathura, Puthukurichy, Palayam and Pettah Region. Through the fairs One month Training : 25 were trained in Beautician course in Pulluvila products such as different varieties of pickles, bakery items, fish products, curry powders, rice powders, different varities of cake, pearl and paper ornaments, candles, soap, detergents, lotions etc were sold.

LMV Training : 30 women from eight regions were trained and got their Driving License. OUTCOME OF DIFFERENT LOAN DISTRIBUTION TRAININGS Loans for an amount of 2 beauty parlors; – Formation of Rs.108,400,000 were made available 37 Activity Groups and Registration to 266 SHGs from different agencies under FSSA of 27 Activity Groups for self employment schemes as de- – The ventures were Candle mak- tailed below. ing, Bakery items, Umbrella making, Tailoring and Garment making, Bag ONAM FAIR manufacturing, fruit products and Onam Fair was conducted at the fol- detergents lowing parishes namely: Mampally,

Number Number Region Amount Villages Amount of SHG’s of SHG’s Pulluvila 220 86,150,000 Kovalam 25 7,500,000 Karumkulam 6 Valiyathura 15 7,100,000 Palayam 6 2,400,000 Lourdepuram 4 TOTAL 266 103,150,000 TOTAL 10 4,50,000 Thoothoor* 16 4,00000 *By TSSS to SHG Thoothoor

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 13 Loan with subsidy of Inter subsidy Loan with Interest-free loans Rs.50,000 each total amount of subsidy No. of Amount No. of Amount No. of Amount SHGs SHGs SHGs 4 12,40,000 3 2,50,000 5 43,262

Women Empowerment B. Leaders training for 2 Programme days for 24 women Main Topic; Gender Issues and Wom- en Empowerment Focus was given to a) Gender Analysis b) Gender relations in local fisheries & Leadership c) Protection of Women from Do- mestic Violence Act d) Dowry Prohibition Act

Besides the ongoing women em- Training of Trainers powerment programmes, this year we had a special project concentrat- (ToT Program) ing on the empowerment of women funded by Calcutta Ondoan, Spain. A. TO Training for 3 days The project was inaugurated on for 20 educated women 19th October 2014. Mrs. Mini Ant- was conducted. ony I.A.S, Director of Departments of Fisheries and Information and Public Main focus: Personality develop- Relations of the Government of Kera- ment, Leadership skillss Gender la, Mrs. Gladis Counselor, Vizhinjam perspectives, Vigilance committees, Mrs. Sherly Counselor, Poonthura Women and the law. C. IEC materials on the Mrs. Mercy Alexander Director, Sakhi following subjects were and .68 women representatives from the Project villages and leaders were distributed present for the function. 1. Dowry Prohibition Act 2.Domes- Fr. Lenin Raj, Seretary of TSSS ex- tic Violence-Definition, causes and plained the project in brief and Mrs. ways of prevention. 3. Child sex Mini Antony IAS inaugurated the abuse. 4. Strengthening of Vigi- function. lance Committees 5. A hand book 14 on Panchayath Jagratha Samithi. 6. sues and women empowerment. Some members have joined in the Importance of Media and mass com- 4.850 women became aware of the existing groups. Thus, during this munication and its negative aspects. problems and how to work against it. year nearly 125 new members have 7.Convention on the Elimination of joined the fish vending forum. all forms of Discrimination against 5.On the whole the project enables women (CEDAW). 8.Gender Violence women to come together and work UNIT MEETINGS towards change. Unit meetings were conducted in D. Training for 100 women all the 41 groups every month. The in 8 Villages and the Programme- Coordinator of the region guides Vigilance Committees the group through the awareness for Fish Vend- classes based on the “Unarvu”. The Training course on gender and em- awareness classes help the women powerment for 100 women, one day to come up in their life situation; to programme was conducted in 8 Re- ing Women find out solutions to their problems gions as detailed below: NEW GROUPS in the family, to raise their voice against violence on them in the fam- Vizhinjam on 06-02-2015 During this year 5 new groups of ily as well as in the society. Every Poonthurai 08-02-2015 women engaged in fish vending, month their savings are pooled and were formed. 3 groups are formed in given as loans to the needy members Eravimonthurai 08-02-2015 Anjengo Forane, one in Puthukurichy at a comparatively low rate of inter- Thoothoor 15-02-2015 Forane and one in Pulluvila Forane. est. Chinnathurai 15-02-2015 Poonthura 20-02-2015 Anjengo 21-02-2015 Eraviputhenthurai 01-03-2015 OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT

1.20 educated women got trained on gender issues and women empowerment. 2.42 women were trained to continue the program as well as to work as leaders. 3.Through the distribution of IEC materials women got more knowledge and information on gender is- ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 15 DETAILS OF LOANS GIVEN FROM THE FISH VENDING FORUMS TO ITS MEMBERS No.of Total Amount No.of Total Amount of Sl.No Region Sl. No Region Beneficiaries of loan Beneficiaries loan 1 Thoothoor 243 24,64,000 4 Valiyathura 71 8,80,000 2 Pulluvila 99 6,41,000 5 Puthukurichy 40 4,45,000 3 Kovalam 9 1,00,000 6 Anjengo 169 6,53,000 TOTAL 631 51,83,000

FORANE MEETING AWARENESS CLASSES and hygiene, life style diseases Awareness classes are given to the were organized for the groups at the fish vending women every month by Forane level. The resource persons the coordinators based on the ‘Unar- were from Women Commission, Doc- vu’. Various classes on topics like- tors, Health Inspectors, Professional domestic violence, RTI, protection Social Workers, Parish Priests of of women and children, Jagratha different parishes, Fisheries depart- Samithi, good manners, how to im- ment D.D, Panchayat Department prove skills in fish vending, health etc.

The two elected members from each unit come together at the Forane level every month to discuss and evaluate the activities undertaken by the forum. MONTHLY REVIEW MEETING

Monthly review meeting is organized every month on the first Thursday. Coordinators from the six regions present the previous month’s report for evaluation. The coming month’s activities are also assigned to the staff during this meeting. 16 Sl. No Region of Topics class awareness No.of benefi-ciaries Resource Persons Sl. No Region of Topics class awareness No.of beneficiaries Resource Persons Protection Dress code of Wom- and Role of en from 1 231 Adv.Stalin 4 Valiyathura parents in 181 Mrs. Jayakumar Domestic education of Thoothoor Violence Act children Women in Women in 2 society and 67 Ms. Jayakumar 5 Puthukurichy society and in 55 Mrs. Jayakumar

Pulluvila in family family

Women in CRZ – Need 3 110 Dr.Titto 6 Anjengo society and 54 Mrs. Jayakumar & impacts

Kovalam Kovalam family

MARKET ISSUES market. In most of these places the scheme for the fish vending women. issues were solved by the timely in- Medical camps also were organized Constant awareness creation among terventions. Continuous support was in 6 regions to help the women to women engaged fish vending, has in- given by the Coordinators to address take care of their health. Gloves creased their confidence to demand the issues in the market. Complaints were distributed to all the members for their rights in their work place. were filed before the Corporation as to protect their hands and to ensure The Coordinators in all the six re- well as the Panchayat authorities. health and hygiene. gions have taken the effort to visit the markets. Kazhakkoottam, Anjengo, Nidravila, Oorambu, Kanjiramkulam, HEALTH AWARENESS ID CARD Kumari market, Mukkola, Vizinjam, Health awareness programs were 750 members were given ID cards Palayam, and Chala were the places organized in all the six regions, to to wear when at work in the market. where the women had the problem make them aware about the life style This has helped them to develop a of demand for more money by the diseases. Discussions are being held sense of professional dignity. person who had taken charge of the for implementing a health insurance

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 17 CELEBRATIONS- IMPORTANT DAYS Important days. like Onam, Christ- mas, Fisheries Day etc are celebrat- ed in a festive manner. Sports and cultural events are also conducted by some units.

ment. At State level, 5 ministers in- BALAVEDI, CHILDLINE cluding Speaker were elected. Miss. Eleesha from Kochuthura parish of ACTIVITIES Pullvila Forane was elected as Na- tional level Child Parliament Deputy FUNCTIONING OF BALAVEDI Home Minister This year 39 Balavedis are functioning with 1872 children in 7* foranes of the Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum. “Child Parliament” concept is the fo- REPORTING cus of the current year. This is an innovative step providing oppurtunites to Child Parliament animators present children to develop the qualities of leadership and commitment as also to their report every month for eval- identify the problems they face and to take appropriate action. uation at regional level along with Forane team meeting.

PARISH LEVEL AWARENESS SESSIONS No. of students Sl.No Forane No. of Parishes No. of Total students Sl.No Forane No. of Parishes Total 1 Thothoor 10 550 5 Anjengo 3 137 WERE HELD AT PARISH 2 Pulluvila 9 492 6 Palayam 6 246 LEVEL FOLLOWED WITH 3 Kovalam 3 144 7 Pettah 6 202 DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES: 4 Valiathura 2 101 The subjects dealt with are: TOTAL 39 1872 1) Communication Skills & Leadership lems. It is formed through village to CHILD PARLIAMENT 2) Alcohol & Pan Masala Regional, State and National Level. 3) Negative aspects of Media 65 Child Parliaments function in During the current year District level 4) Influence of a Teacher eight regions of the Archdiocese. election were conducted at Trivan- Child Parliament provides the plat- drum. Out of 12 ministers 7 children 5) How to face Examinations form to the children to identify, dis- were elected from our Child Parlia- cuss and find solutions to their prob- 18 6) Importance Oct 2nd Environment Day Onam Festival, 1, iii)JHI., JPHN, ASHA 2, iv) PTA 1, 7) Child Rights and Legal Awareness Gandhi Jayanthi, World Girl Child v)Religious Group 1, vi)TSSS Staff 1 Day, Children’s Day, World AIDS Day The activities conducted are and Christmas. OTHER ACTIVITIESS 1) Formation of Child Parliament CHILD RIGHTS CLUB FORMATION: 2) Cycle Rally & Padayathra against CHILD LINE – SUPPORTIVE Planning process initiated in Mar- Alcoholic & Pan Masala ORGANIZATION thandanthura, Poonthura, Vizhinjam, Vettukad, Valiyathura and Poovar. 3) Girl Child Day Celebrations ACTIVITIES CLEAN CAMPUS SAFE CAMPUS:- 4) Drawing & Essay writing November 14th Childrens day is ob- Students rally to create awareness competition on Alcohol & Pan served in a special way by “CHILD- among the local people about Child Masala. LINE SE DOSTI WEEK CELEBRATION” from 7th to 14th of November 2014. line services and impact of sub- SPECIAL INTERVENTIONS: Major programmes were -Signature stance abuse among children. The Campaign , Awareness programme, programme was inaugurated by the § July Edition of ‘Unarvu’ leaflet - Children’s Rally& Competition - Mass Chairman , Red Cross Society of In- explaining development schemes for awareness & Skit - Cycle rally, Mime dia. .SPC, JRC, Scout & Guides, ac- children - distribution of 2500 copies & Competitions tively participated in the programme. – the result achieved-6 children ap- The Panchayat President flagged off plied for government schemes. CHILDREN’S ISSUES AND the rally. Kanjiramkulam Police Offi- cials also participated and felicitat- § PTA awareness on Child Rights ACTION TAKEN BY CHILD ed the programme. and Legal Awareness with a partic- LINE ipation of 452 members in 10 villages 217 interventions were made such as Medical help cases 8, Shelter SAVE A § Financial assistantce to Child cases 18, Repatriation case 1, Res- Parliament Animators – an incen- cue cases 100, Sponsorship cases FAMILY PLAN tive of Rs.200/- for 11 months – for 5, Misssing cases 8, and other cases those units that participate actively 77. (SAFP) in Regional and Central level pro- Trivandrum Social Service Society grammes PROGRAMME STATISTICS: Aware- ness 110, Outreach 82, Open House has earned a very good reputation § Important Day celebrations: Re- 5, Mass awareness 9, POCSO ACT i) and mass base in the area in terms public Day, Anti Alcoholic Day, World (POLICE) 3, ii)ICDS (Kudumbasree) of organizing and activating the under-privileged and weaker sections for their self-reliant and sustainable development. Family being the basic unit of society that can bring integral growth and development, TSSS has given special emphasis the implementation of FDP programme which acts as a catalyst in the sustainable development of the poorest of the poor families in our society. GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAMME Enabling the ‘poorest of the poor’ families for their overall devel-

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 19 opment through promoting and the team members. For monitoring FFT AT REGIONAL LEVEL strengthening economic and social the programme TSSS has trained development initiatives and thereby and educated its staff members. Consists of 13 members which com- leading to for formation of a sustain- Through these resources TSSS mon- prises of FDP Coordinator, Anima- able and healthy society. Partnering itors the progress of the programme, tors, Local Sponsors, Parish Priest with the poor for a just world is the every month. Monthly meetings are and Sisters. They facilitate the FDP mission of family development pro- held for the project staff wherein a families in attaining sustainable gramme. Its vision is to meet basic consolidated report at the central development. The team is respon- needs of poor families and to en- level is presented to monitor and sible for the family level planning, courage them to move towards self evaluate the programs implement- counseling, supporting to mobilize reliance in order to become full and ed. The project coordinator submits for local resources monitoring and contributing members of their local monthly reports and action plan for evaluation and overall management community. the coming month regularly to SAF- of the programme locally. PI and TSSS. Animators give these FAMILY FACILITATION reports to the co-ordinator for evalu- FAMILY ACTION TEAM TEAM (FFT) ation and planning. In each meeting (FAT) we discuss the feed back from the TSSS has an established system In order to implement the Family community, successes and failures in each parish for the better imple- Development Programme in an ef- in activities etc. There are regular mentation of the social activities of fective manner, TSSS has formed an monthly meetings of the beneficia- TSSS. There is an executive body FFT. Director, A.O., Coordinator and 1 ries at village and regional levels of TSSS with 13 members in every animator, representing the SHG are also. parish. They are monitoring all the FORANE WISE NO.OF FAMILIES UNDER SAFP. social activities of each parish. Sl. No. of Sl. No. of Forane Forane No Families No Families 1 Anjengo 40 4 Puthukurichy 40 2 Kovalam 36 5 Thoothoor 67 3 Pulluvila 62 6 Valiathura 23 TOTAL 268

Through the base line data collection, the families are sensitized about the present issues and the animators help them to solve the issues by themselves. The families get to understand their present family situations like socio – economic status, health, education, gender, environment, basic needs, savings, debt and profit etc. Base line data are collected and updated every year for a period of six years. While analyzing the issues the family members themselves realize the real causes of their backwardness. To improve their life situation a suitable plan is prepared for income generation. 20 Coordinators training Regional meeting

TRAININGS CENTRE / REGIONAL LEVEL OF BENEFICIARIES

Month Subject Month Subject

April International Day for Women-Its relevance October An introduction to herbal medicine May Adulteration of food and food security November Health is wealth June Formation of an anti-Alcohol society Decmber Expatriates Welfare July Welfare schemes for women January Welfare scheme for expatriates / Child line August Protection of environment February Human rights September Principles of good parenting March Vigilance against atrocities

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 21 IMPLEMENTATION OF IGP Income Generation Programme (IGP) is aimed at improving the income of the beneficiary family and promoting their saving habits. IGP is to be started with mobilization of local funds and matched with the interest of the beneficiaries and con- sidering the scope of IGP in the area. The partner families are engaged in different IGPs. FDP implementation team conducted EDP training to the beneficiaries in the selected families. The purpose behind the training program was for the better and successful implementation of the IGP. The house visits made by the Co-ordinator and Animator motivated the families to take up livelihood initiatives. These house visits helped the partner families in effective fund utilization and for preparing a schedule of activities. EDP trainings are given to all the families in the regional and central meetings. It resulted in increase in the number of IGPs, increase in the income of the families, and improvement in economic and social well being of the families. MEDICAL CAMPS SAFP members are encouraged to be the beneficiaries of various Med- ical camps such as General medical camp, Eye Camp, Cancer detection camp etc. HOUSING SAFP FUND UTILIZATION 2014-2015 Many of our beneficiaries, mostly in the coastal belt, live in small huts. Sl. No Items of expenditure Amount As a result of their constant inter- 1 Livelyhood Initiatives 31,45,500 action and interventions with the Panchayat, 14 families belonging to 2 Infrastructure Facilities 3,40,000 SAFP got permanent livable houses 3 Medical Assistance 92,950 through Govt. schemes. 4 Education 3,00,000 Leela Lawrence (lT 1162) received 5 Accounts closed 17,31,583 2 cents of land under the Bhoodhan 6 SB Account 55,22,562 program TOTAL 1,11,32,595

22 members are given awareness on INFRASTRUCTURE health issues, life style diseases etc. They in turn give awareness to the DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES local people to maintain good health.

Housing is a major concern of the In Thoothoor Forane, TSSS exec- CLEANING CAMPS TSSS. More than 6000 families in the utives took the initiative for col- Eight cleaning camps were organized operational area of TSSS are home- lecting the information of families by the TSSS with the help of Health less. At the initiative of TSSS 58 ap- without toilets. 68 applications Club members, Local Government plications from the homeless people were collected and given to Thoot- (Panchayath/Corporation) Child Par- of Valiathura forane were collected hoor Panchayath. After verifica- liament members etc. Awareness from Poundukadavu, Vettucadu and tion they sanctioned 36 toilets at creation also was done to keep the Beemapally wards and gave the a cost of Rs. 12,000 per toilet. place clean and tidy and to avoid applications submitted to Corpora- A good number of families in the contagious diseases and pollution. tion through ward Councilors under coastal area under the jurisdiction BSUP Housing Scheme. 6 beneficia- of TSSS were wrongly categorized ries belonging to Cheriyathura, Val- FORMATION OF BLOOD as APL category even though they iathura and St. Xavier’s got houses DONORS’ FORUM are eligible for BPL benefits. With under this scheme. the initiative of TSSS, 1634 appli- Blood donors’ forum was formed in To help the fishermen families to cations for conversion of APL into all the eight foranes and the mem- getting land and house through the BPL category were filed with the bers of this forum are giving blood Fisheries Department, TSSS sent a Dist. Collector and among them 36 to the patients as and when needed. circular to 114 parishes. And ensured families got BPL cards. that the fishermen gave application TSSS is also making effects to se- PREGNANT WOMEN’S in Malsya Bhavan Office. Around cure Ownership Certificate for the AWARENESS PROGRAMME 6000 applications were thus filed in land they possess in the coastal different Malsya Bhavan Offices in Pregnant women’s awareness pro- area. Thiruvananthapuram District. gramme was organized in 46 loca- tions of the target area. Doctors, Nurses and Health Workers have handled the sessions. It was help- THE ACTIVITIES DONE ful for the pregnant women to know about the healthy diet which they UNDER HEALTH should follow during their pregnancy period. The animators also reminded DEPARTMENT ARE GIVEN that the child and the mother have to take the immunization at proper BELOW times. 1150 pregnant women got Community Health in the thrust providing quality health care to the benefit out of the programme. area is one of the major concerns people at grass roots level in the of TSSS. The World Health Organi- thrust area in tie-up with PHCs and MEDICAL CAMPS zation defines health as “a state of Hospitals in the Public Sector as well 20 General medical camps were con- complete physical, mental and so- as in the Private Sector. ducted in different villages and 3358 cial well being and not merely the persons were benefitted by these absence of diseases or infirmity”. HEALTH CLUB FORMATION camps. Patients who need further The Health Wing in Trivandrum So- 30 Health Clubs consisting of 510 medical treatment were referred to cial Service Society has taken the members were formed within the different hospitals. In addition to the initiative to reach out to the people target area during this year. The club General Medical Camps, Eye Camps for their well being. TSSS aims at ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 23 and Dental Camps, Cancer Detection Camps were also conducted. 35 persons were referred to RCC as a result of cancer detection camp held in collaboration with the RCC. In Pulluvila region mobile medical camps were held in 6 villages with the help of Jubilee Memorial Hos- pital. The number of people who benefitted from the mobile medical camps is given below.:

Sl. Name of No.of No village beneficiaries 1 Kochuthura 1,439 2 Puthiyathura 1,336 3 Pallom 1,150 4 Lourdepuram 681 5 Pulluvila 1,458 6 Karumkulam 1,081 TOTAL 7,145

GERIATRIC CARE support of these children during the this gathering. They were honoured year. during the programme. We had orga- 13 ‘Viomithram’ medical camps were nized some cultural programmes for arranged in difference places for the AWARENESS PROGRAMME them and they also participated in it medical care of aged persons. 799 with joy. 100 elderly persons from people benefitted through these ON LIFE STYLE DISEASES each region were given nutritious food kit. It was a memorable day for camps. Present day life situations affect the all the participants. Health awareness programmes were health of people to a great extent. organized in all the eight regions. Due to unhealthy life styles, people Health inspectors from the PHCs are affected with many diseases like in local areas were the Resource cancer, diabet hyper etc. In every re- person for the programmes. 1061 gion awareness programmes were people received benefit out of it. organized and the doctors advised Preventive Homeo Medicines for fe- the people to have healthy food and ver were also distributed to around regular exercises for good health. 20000 people. Health animators regularly make house visits and give advice to them DIFFERENTLY ABLED to get Govt help for their treatment especially for the cancer patients. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME AWARENESS CREATION We have 140 differently abled chil- ELDER PERSONS DAY AID’S DAY, TB DAY, WORLD dren assisted by Catholic Health As- CELEBRATIONS sociation of India through LF project. HEALTH DAY, CANCER DAY Elder Persons Day celebration was We have provided 9.3 lakhs rupees organized in the month of October. We have organized awareness pro- for the treatment and educational the elders were happy to come for grammes in connection with AID’S Day, TB Day, World Health Day & Can-

24 cer Day in tie-up with Health Dept. We had organized the programme in the month of April, December, February and March respectively. People were made aware of the life pattern which they have to follow to have good health. They were advised to keep away from unhealthy food habits as well as alcohol and other drugs. DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS DAY CELEBRATION

This was organized in 6 regions during this year. We have conducted awareness programmes for the parents of differently-abled children and the resource persons were able to clarify their doubts. Parents were given some tips to manage their children who are hyper active. They were told to encourage their children when they do something ordinary or extra ordinary. Cultural programmes also were presented by the children Thoothoor region they also had ar- region to get pension for the cancer with disabilities. ranged a retreat for the patients. It patients as well as support for the was a successful programme, many dialysis patients and have helped CANCER PATIENTS were consoled and received courage the patients to go to Palliative Care to accept their life situation. Anima- Centers. PROGRAMME AND FUND tors have helped the people in their DISTRIBUTION GOVT. SCHEMES 80 cancer patients from 8 regions The animators visit the villages and were supported with Rs.2500 each support the people to enrol be part in for their medical expenses. Addi- any health insurance scheme. They tionally in Thoothur region they had have helped them to receive support supported 10 more people for their from Social Justice Department. medical treatment by giving Rs.2500 Survey of differently-abled persons by mobilizing the fund locally. In is being conducted in Pulluvila re-

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 25 gion to renew the ID card for the dif- lege, 10 wheel chairs were distrib- Health Organization of India. ferently abled persons. Viomithram uted to the differently-abled people During the Palliative Care Day Cele- Camps for the elderly persons were at Thoothoor region. Awareness pro- brations sick people from Valiyathu- held in the villages with the support gramme and the medical camp were ra region have received 7 air beds and of government. Cancer patients and organized by the Karakonam Medi- 3 differently-abled children received the differently-abled are receiving cal College team with the support of wheel chairs. With help of PHC and pension from government. With the TSSS. One of the beneficiaries from CHC, awareness programme and im- support of Residents Association at the LF project and two staff mem- munization programmes were held. Vanchiyoor, Homeo preventive medi- bers from TSSS had attended the cines for fever was distributed to the training programme (ART- Painting; people in the target area. With sup- Drawing) for the disabled persons port of the Karakonam Medical Col- organized at Hyderabad by Catholic ANTI ALCOHOLISM CAMPAIGN STRENGTHENING OF ANTI ALCOHOLIC FORUMS IN UNIT, FORANE AND DIOCESE AND KCBC REGIONAL LEVEL

§ Awareness to Sunday an average of 9 members present- AWARENESS TO SUNDAY School students were conducted. SCHOOL STUDENTS § Anti Narcotic Day observance STATE LEVEL KCBC 16 schools from the following areas were selected for this programme :- § Awareness through Street Plays KCBC General Body meeting was Anjengo, Thazhampally, Puthentho- & Leaflets held on 04-05-2014 and 26-6-2014 pu, Thumba, Kochuveli, Valiyathura, at POC, Palarivattom. Diocese Exec- § Anti Alcoholic Day observance Vizhinjam, Poonthura, Lourdepuram, utive members participated in this Karumkulam Kudappanakunnu, Kil- § Awareness at school level General Body Meeting and presented lipalam, Kumarapuram, Cheruvaikal, § Annual Report of Anti Alcoholic ac- Complete Alcohol Marthandanthura and Chinnathura. Eradication Programme tivities. § Signature campaign for Anti Alcoholic Kerala Campaign. DETAILS OF AWARENESS CLASSES § Documentary Show on Impact No. of Sl.No Date Place Resource of Alcohol participants § Diocese Level Training 1 27-4-2014 Kudapanakunnu Mr. Sunilkumar 26 2 25-4-2014 Puthenthop Fr. Antony 200 § Other Activities 3 25-4-2014 Killipapalam Dr. Mafook 32 25 forums were formed at unit level.. 4 29-4-2014 Vizhinjam Mr.Jaison 98 Regular monthly meetings conduct- 5 25-4-2014 Lourdepuram Mrs. Leeja 64 ed. 6 10-5-2014 Thazhampally Mr. Santhosh 34 7 09-5-2014 Anjengo Sr.Seleena 115 DIOCESE LEVEL 8 29-6-2014 Karumkulam Mr. Vishak 200 One General Body with 116 members 9 26-6-2014 Poonthura Anti Alcohol Day 250 and three executive meetings with 10 26-6-2014 Anjengo Anti Alcohol Day 200

26 11 29-6-2014 Kumarapuram Mr.Sunil 64 DIOCESAN LEVEL 12 02-7-2014 Poonthura Dr.Johnson 75 SEMINAR 13 27-7-2014 Nampyathi Mr.Sunilkumar 53 To strengthen Anti Alcoholic activ- 14 20-7-2014 Kochuveli Health Inspector 76 ities a Diocese level seminar was 15 18-7-2014 Thumba Mr.Jose Ferdinand 150 conducted on 12th of April 2014. 16 20-7-2014 Eraimanthura Dr. Andrews 60 Most. Rev. Dr. Soosai Pakiam, Arch- 17 13-7-2014 Poonthura Dr. Andrews 150 bishop of Trivandrum presided over 18 31-8-2014 Marthandanthura Prof. Selvadas 60 the meeting and Shri. V.M.Sudheer- 19 11-8-2014 Kochuthope Dr. .Johnson 55 an, KPCC President inaugurated the function. Through this activity a AWARENESS THROUGH and Smoking. The Schools selected large number of persons participat- are: St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary ed in anti alcoholic activities. STREET PLAY & School, Palayam, Vishwaprekash DISTRIBUTION OF Central School, Mankattukadavu, St. ANTI NARCOTICS DAY LEAFLETS Bonal English medium High school, OBSERVANCE Marthandanthura, Govt: High School, Leaflet Subject: “The Impact of Poovar, Govt: Vocational Higher Sec- In connection with Anti Narcotics Alcohol and Narcotics in Person, ondary School, Poovar, St: Mathews day observance on 24th May 2014, Family and the Society” through High School, Pozhiyoor, Marian Villa Forane level programme was con- leaflets and street play. Printed and English Medium High School, Ku- ducted at Anjengo Forane Centre. distributed 6000 leaflets through marapuram, St: Helen’s Girls High KCBC member Mr.F.M.Lazer handled awareness programmes conducted School, Lourdepuram. the session on “Impact of Substance in schools, Sunday School students, Abuse in Society.” 62 children partic- Public place, Fishermen forums, SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN ipated. On 31st May 2014 Childrens’ Rally and awareness session were Fish vending women forum, SHGs, FOR ANTI ALCOHOLIC Supplementary students, Child conducted at Adimalathura parish of Parliament children. KERALA CAMPAIGN. Pulluvila Forane. Awareness class, Drawing competition, Cycle rally Signature campaign by students and Closing ceremony were the high were conducted through 11 schools SKIT SUBJECT lights of the day. 300 students par- to ensure an Anti Alcoholic Society. “The Impact of Substance Abuse in ticipated. Through this campaign students Person, Family and Society “This took the responsibility in Anti al- was staged by three groups (Child coholic activities. On 26th of June ANTI ALCOHOLIC DAY Parliament students, Adimalathura 2014, the signature campaign was St: Philomina’s School Students, OBSERVANCE inaugurated at Vocational Higher NCN Students from Kodaikanal) Anti Alcoholic day was observed on Secondary School, Poovar by Rev. in different areas in connection 26th June 2014 at Shangumuham Fr.LeninRaj (Director, TSSS). with Children’s Day Celebration, in beach. It was a collaborative initia- Schools, Child Parliaments and Pub- The other schools are: St. Joseph’s tive of KCBC Madhyavirudha Samithi, lic places. HSS, Palayam, Vishwaprakash TSSS and Pretheeksha IRCA. Gandhi Central , Mankattukadavu St. Bon- Smaraka Nidhi, President Mr. Go- AWARENESS AT SCHOOL al EMHS, Marthandanthura, Govt: pinathan Nair, Rev. Fr.T.J.Antony HS, Poovar, Govt: VHS, Poovar, St. KCBC, Secretary and Msgr. Eugene LEVEL Mathews HS Pozhiyoor, Marian Villa H. Pereira were the chief guests. 8 schools were selected to conduct EMHS, Kumarapuram, St. Josephs’ Public meeting and Anti Alcoholic Anti Alcoholic awareness. Around HS, Anjengo, Pallithura HS, Vimala oath taking were the highlights of 1400 students became aware of the Hridaya, HS, Viraly, St. Helen’s GHS, the day. More than 500 persons par- bad effects of Alcohol, Pan Masala Lourdepuram. ticipated in this programme.

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 27 TOTAL ALCOHOL of the Govt. As a follow up to make Anjengo, Palayam, Kumarapuram, an action plan against govt Alcohol E.P.Thura, Kollemcode and Cheri- ERADICATION policy Jenakeeya Madhya Virudha yathura. Around 6000 people attend- PROGRAMME Samithi meeting was conducted ed these programme. To make a strong pressure on govern- on 08-08-2014, 22-08-2014, 27- ment to close 418 Bars, TSSS con- 08-2014, 24-09-2014, 30-09-2014. OTHER EVENTS These meetings were conducted in ducted a Rally and Secretariat Dhar- April 12th workshop on Anti Alco- the presence of Mrs. Sugathakumary na. The programme was planned in holic & Appreciation of KCBC Award Teacher, Archbishop, Msgr. Eugene the diocese level meeting on 8th of winner was Mr. F.M. Lazer. The pro- H. Pereira, Swami, Imam and NGO May 2014. Accordingly, a rally was gramme was presided over by Most representatives and Smathi mem- conducted on 19th May 2014 from Rev. Dr. Soosa Pakiam, Archbish- bers. Throughtout these meetings Pozhiyoor to Anjengo. In between op of Trivandrum. TSSS won KCBC 111 members participated. the rally, public meeting was ar- award for best performance in Anti ranged at 16 areas of eight Foranes Alcoholic activities for the second to ensure the coastal area free of DOCUMENTARY SHOW ON time. TSSS won the Kerala State Ex- Alcohol, and to close the 418 bars IMPACT OF ALCOHOL cise Award for the best NGO for Anti and implement complete eradication Power point and Documentary Alcoholic Activities. On 26th of April of Alcohol from the coastal area. On shows at evenings in the following 2014, Chief Minister handed over the 20th May 2014 TSSS and KCBC con- areas were conducted for the pub- trophy to Anti Alcoholic coordinator ducted Secretariat Dharna at Trivan- lic on the impact of Alcohol and pan during the function of State level drum Secretariat. Around 200 people masala, similar awareness was also Anti Narcotic Day observance at participated in this Dharna. It made a conducted at Vizhinjam, Poonthura, S.M.V School, Trivandrum. strong pressure on the Alcohol policy Paruthiyoor, Valiyathura, Thumba,

Based on the Plan, intensive litera- SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMME cy programme is conducted at five parishes where the supplementary DETAILS OF SUPPLEMENTARY CENTERS AT FORANES education programme is being implemented. and As a result of this a Teacher? 2) Role of a Teacher 3) Name of No.of No. of programme carried out in October, School Monitoring Systems 4) Stu- Forane Students Teachers November and December 2014. dents’ Profile 5) Tools of Monitoring Thoothur 1582 65 around 160 students were facilitated Group. Pulluvila 764 52 to read and write Malayalam, English Kovalam 458 29 HALF-DAY AWARENESS and Hindi alphabets. Valiyathura 62 4 CLASS FOR STUDENTS AT Anjengo 211 14 FORANE LEVEL PARTICIPATION IN TOTAL 3061 164 Once in three months, half -day “THULYATHA PAREEKSHA” awareness class on different sub- To help those students who were un- TEACHERS TRAINING AT jects were conducted at Forane able to continue their education and DIOCESE LEVEL level. This helps the students to im- in order to reduce the number of drop As per the proposal of the Synod, prove and update their knowledge. It -out students, five students enrolled this year Supplementary Teachers’ also helps them to develop self con- in Open School and achieved good training was conducted in collabo- fidence and perform better in their results in 10th std level exam this ration with the Education Ministry day- to-day life. year through “Thulyatha Pareeksha” at Central office for a group of 35 (an Equivalency Course conducted teachers on 7th June. The following LITERACY COURSE AT by Open School under the state gov- topics were highlighted: 1) Who is PULLUVILA FORANE ernment).

28 HALF-DAY AWARENESS ness programmes,benefiting 146 QUALITY EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR TEACHERS teachers were held. PROGRAMME AT FORANE LEVEL FINANCIAL HELP FOR SEP Under the on-going Quality Edu- Once in three months, teachers get CENTERS AND NURSERY cation Programme this academic together at Forane level to improve CENTERS year, TSSS started a Quality Educa- inputs on various important sub- tion Center at Karumkulam, which To support and encourage the ser- jects. Most of the sessions are han- comes under the Pulluvila Forane. vice of Supplementary Teachers, dled by competent teachers or TSSS 89 students and two teachers are partial financial help is given to staff. The subjects dealt with are: 1. participating in this programme. En- those Supplementary Education Time Management 2. A Good Teach- hanced physical and mental ability Centers taking part in both Forane er and Teacher’s Role in Protecting has been observed in the students and diocese level programmes. This Child Rights 3. Teacher and Student The teachers participate in all the helps to encourage better participa- Relations 4. Role of a Good Teacher training programmes and reporting tion and improved performance for 5. POCSO Act- 2012. Six such aware- sessions at Forane level and central the development of the Center. level respectively.

FUNCTIONS AND NURSERY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES “Learning by doing” is the method followed in these nurseries. Here, focus is on developing the talents of the children along with child-friendly learn- Providing Financial Help for Nursery ing. Teachers give special attention to ensure a peaceful and pleasant at- Centers mosphere in the nurseries. All other activities regarding nurseries are con- Noon Feeding for ducted with the help of Supplementary Education teachers. There are 19 Nursery Centers Nurseries and the details are as given below: Awareness at Forane level Awareness at Central level Sl.no Forane Parish Teachers Helper Students Parents and Teachers meeting 1 Thoothoor Chinnathura 1 1 40 House visiting 2 E.P.Thura 1 1 37 Observation of important days 4 Pulluvila Puthiyathura 8 2 200 Reporting 5 Pallom 3 1 46 6 Chowara 1 1 35 7 Kovalam Paruthikuzhy 2 1 27 DCMS 8 Peringamala 3 1 65 9 Vavamula 2 1 25 ACTIVITIES 10 Ponnumangalam 2 1 33 There are 23 DCMS units under 11 Azhakulam 3 1 58 TSSS. The Region wise details are: 12 Nelliyode 1 1 15 Pulluvila -10 Palayam- 3 Pettah - 4 13 Palappur 5 1 97 Kovalam - 6. 14 Valiyathura Kochuveli 2 1 24 15 Puthukurichi Puthukurichi 1 1 44 TRAINING IN LEADERSHIP 16 Anjengo Mampally 2 - 26 For the strengthening the DCMs 17 Pettah Njandoorkonam 1 - 30 units, training in leadership was con- 18 Vikas Nagar 1 - 12 ducted as detailed below. 19 TOTAL 39 15 814

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 29 day awareness programme was ar- 10/12/2014 to 13 members in Pettah ranged on 5/09/2014 at TSSS Con- Vihas Nagar. ference Hall for children studying in classes 7 to 12. Through games b. TRAINING ON JACK and group activities, the 16 students FRUIT PRESERVATION who participated, were given classes on topics like good manners, impor- Training on jack fruit products was tance of studying and personality given to 30 members of DCMS units development etc. in Pettah region on 20.06.2014.

No. of TRAINING ON INCOME c. DISTRIBUTION OF Date Place Partici- GENERATING ACTIVITES SEEDS FOR CULTIVATION pants. 16 members who are interested in 25.05.2014 Pulluvila 12 a. CANDLE MAKING vegetable cultivation were given 31.05.2014 Ko valam 16 seeds that were received from Krishi 08.06.2014 Vellayambalam 14 Training on candle making was giv- Bhavan in the month of September 25.10.2014 Vellayamvalam 11 en by Mrs. Mettincy to 20 persons at Kollamcode on 30/11/2014 and on 2014. AWARENESS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN DIOCESAN GENERAL BODY MEETING In order to develop the talents and Diocesan General Body Meetings were held in May and October 2014 in order to evaluate the activities of DCMs in the Foranes.

abilities of the students and to motivate and encourage them to concen- trate better on studies, awareness classes were conducted for them in Kovalam Region by Mr. Pushparajan on 30.04.2014 with a participation of 16 students and in Pulluvila Region on 30.05.2014 by Mr. Jobi, Childline Dist. Co-ordinator with a participation of 28 students. ONE DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN During the Onam holidays a one

30 No. of DISTRIBUTION OF Sl. KLM Date Forane Partic- No SEEDS AND MANURE TO ipation SCHOOLS ACTIVITIES 1 10.05.2014 Anjengo 50 2 06.07.2014 Pulluvila 52 Young minds are sharp to learn and THE DETAILS OF UNITS IN 3 29.06.2014 Pettah 45 if motivated enough, they are capa- THE ARCHDIOCESE: 4 23.07.2014 Kovalam 50 ble of carrying out tasks very ef- fectively. In order to encourage and Sl. No. of 5 23.11.2014 Palayam 30 Name of region motivate the students on taking up No units TOTAL 227 organic farming, seeds and manure 1 Anjengo 10 were distributed to children in the 2 Pettah 14 AWARENESS CLASS ON following Schools;- 3 Palayam 12 ORGANIC FARMING TO Name of 4 Kovalam 10 SCHOOL CHILDREN Schools Foranes 5 Pulluvila 37 For any activity to succeed, one TOTAL 83 needs the knowledge and method- St. Andrew’s, Jyothi ology. The students were therefore Puthukurichy Nilayam, St. Michel’s Puthukurichy ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN given awareness on organic farming, its necessity and importance etc. on Secret Heart Anjengo, St. REGISTRATION OF 28th of November and 55 students Veronica L P S Thazham- participated Anjengo palli, Mount Carmel LPS GROUPS IN KRISHI Vennicode St. Sebas- BHAVAN TRAINING ON RECORDING tian’s LPS Moongode Mary Giri HSS, Kudap- All the Farmers Groups were got reg- AND BOOK KEEPING Palayam panakkunnu istered under Krishi Bhavans in order Keeping in view the importance to have better credibility and to get RC.UPS Peringa, Holy of proper documentation and re- Kovalam various benefits from government. cording, maintaining accounts of Cross Palappur Consequently, these groups were income and expenditure and relat- St.LeoXIII HSSS-Pulluvi- Pulluvila able to get awareness class, seeds ed subjects, training on Recording, la St.HelensHSS-Lorudo- Forane and manure etc from the Krishi Bha- Accounting and Book Keeping was puram vans. given to selected members in each St.Antonys- HS Monvilla Pettah St.Joseph UPSPothen- region. Forane AWARENESS CLASS ON code ORGANIC FARMING DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS AND MANURE THROUGH AWARENESS CLASS ON With the aim of encouraging and mo- THE SERVICES OF KRISHI tivating the Farmers’ Groups, aware- KRISHI BHAVAN ness classes on organic farming BHAVAN All the Farmers Groups were given were given in all the Foranes. The seeds of different vegetables and For creating linkages with and for resource persons explained to them manures received from the Krishi understanding the services being of- the importance of organic farming Bhavan. The Farmers Groups of Pa- fered by the Krishi Bhavan, aware- and how we can avoid the consump- layam, Pettah, Kovalam and Anjengo ness classes were conducted for all tion of poisons found in vegetables were given 1250 packets of vegeta- the group members. The resource and thereby improve their health. ble seeds. In Anjengo one farmer got persons explained to them about the They emphasized the fact that or- paddy and other vegetable seeds and services and facilities available in ganic farming is important for envi- manure directly from Krishi Bhavan. Krishi Bhavans and how they could ronmental protection as well. be availed of by them. For this, 5

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 31 classes were held on April 2nd, May As part of the observance of World AGRICULTURAL 25th, July 10th, August 24th and Oct Environment Day, saplings of differ- 9th 2014. ent fruit trees and medicinal plants FEST DURING ONAM were planted in all the villages under CELEBRATION SURKSHA PENSION our operational area. Further 10000 In collaboration with Krishi Bhavan SCHEME tissue culture banana seedlings were and Horticulture Mission all the also distributed to the members of farmers clubs held Agricultural Fest The advantages,of the Scheme was our Farmers Club in a tie-up with during Onam week. given to the members of KLM as de- State Horticulture Mission Kerala. tailed below: GENERAL BODY ELECTION AWARD DISTRIBUTION TO Name of No. of OF KLM Date THE BEST FARMER Village Participants Since the KLM diocesan team has 09/04/2014 Kovalam 24 Mrs. Gracy from Atroor of Anjengo completed their term of 2 years, 23/04/2014 Poonthura 23 region was awarded with a shield elections to the General Body were 29/04/2014 Poonthura 30 and cash prize of Rs. 1000/- by Ker- held on 17th January 2015 at TSSS 28/05/2014 Valiathura 40 ala Social Service Forum, Kottayam Conference Hall. 52 members from 7 20/06/2014 Pettah 50 for being the best organic farmer. regions participated . 28/06/2014 Pettah 72 DETAILS OF THE ELECTED MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP IN Sl. Name Designation Forane Phone SURAKSHA PENSION No SCHEME 1 Mr. Pallappur Ravi President Kovalam As per the census of the Govern- 2 Mr. Johnson Vice- President Pettah 8891482359 ment of India, 94% of the labour- 3 Mr. Augustin Secretary Pulluvila 9446594507 ers are working in the unorganized 4 Mrs. Philomina Joint- Secretary Anjengo 9496303520 sector and their life and health is 5 Mr. Rajesh Treasurer Palayam 8129937571 not insured. In order to insure the 6 Mrs. Leela Executive Member Palayam 8129331571 lives of the workers, TSSS promotes 7 Mr. Babu Alex Executive Member Kovalam 8129490962 the ‘KLM Surasha Pension Scheme’. 8 Mr. Babu.T Executive Member Pettah 8089078475 During the year we were able to enrol 9 Mr. Stephen Executive Member Thayyal Thozhilali 9744538171 235 persons from 7 regions. 10 Mrs. Sreelatha Executive Member Thayyal Thozhilali Mrs. Sreeja Executive Member Garghiham 9020325078 11 WORLD ENVIRONMENT (Domestic Labourers) Mrs. Omana Executive Member Garghiham 9562125230 DAY 12 (Domestic Labourers) 13 Mr. C.A Francis Executive Member Kettida Nirmanam 9037263208 14 Mr. James Executive Member Kettida Nirmanam 09495074722

ACTIVITIES FOR THE ant matters like maintaining proper documents etc. we have initiated a DEVELOPMENT OF GULF program called ‘Migrant Desk’. A re- MIGRANT fresher course as well as an aware- Many persons are working in the ness program were conducted in the Gulf countries. In order to give rec- month of May and December 2014 ognition for their work and to pro- for ensuring their welfare and devel- vide awareness to them on import- opment.

32 DEVELOPMENTAL KLM GENERAL BODY cultural labourers were also held. 40 ACTIVITIES BY THE KLM MEETING persons participated in the meeting. GROUP MEMBERS In order to strengthen and motivate The women groups in particular have different groups under KLM, a half- the income generating activities like day program was held on 27/3/2015 goat, chicken and cow rearing and at TSSS Conference Hall. During this vegetables cultivation etc. meeting the election of representatives of Tailoring workers and Agri-

CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES It is through this Department that the task of Human Resource Develop- ment through Training Programmes, Workshops, Seminars, Study Ses- sions, Meetings and Follow-up Classes are organised. TSSS MEETINGS In order to empower the Three Tier System of TSSS, 99 Unit Level Meet- ings and 8 Region Level Meetings are conducted every month. Further, meetings of the Governing Body are conducted once every four months.

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 33 TSSS GENERAL BODY MEETING Three General Body meetings were held on 17th May 2014, 27th Septem- ber 2014 and 28th March 2015. In this meeting, the regional level activities are evaluated and the Audit Re- port of the previous year approved. Elections to the new Governing Body was held on 31st January 2015 and Fr. Lenin Raj gave awareness on Vi- sion, Mission and activities of TSSS to the newly elected members. LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMMES 7 Leadership Training programmes were conducted for Forane Execu- tive Members in 7 regions except Puthukurichy Forane. Mr. Britto Si- mon (LES), Mr. Manoj (Trainer), Fr. cadu and Poundukadavu wards. Mr. Johny, Mrs Leeja Stephen, Mrs. Preethi, Joseph Prasad (TSSS Forane Co- Mrs. Lissy Benedict, and Mr.Noble handled these sessions. This motivated ordinator, Pulluvila), and Fr. Edison the leaders to attend Grama Sabhas and to present their ideas. (Forane Coordinator, Valiathura) were the resource persons. Leader- THE FOLLOWING ARE THE PROPOSALS GIVEN. ship, Effective Communication etc. Drinking Water Project in Vizhin- were the subjects. ‘Sisusauhrida’ Panchayat in jam (Working Committee), Thumba Karumkulam and Valiathura TRAINERS TRAINING Formation of ‘Malsabhas’ in Karm- Distributing chair and table to high PROGRAMME FOR kulam & Poovar school students (Thazhampally) PROJECT PREPARATION Allow Rs.50,000 for a House Main- Build Lake wall in Muthalappozhi Trainers Training Programme for tenance Project Preparation was conducted Increase the amount of revolving Distribute Ice Box for Fish Vending on 17/10/2014 at TSSS Conference fund of Fish Vending Women Women (Thazhampally) Hall. Mr.Varghese (Chairperson, SA- HAYI), and Mrs. Leeja Stephen con- Increase the amount of Housing Build Seawall in Vettucadu, Vali- ducted the classes. Two projects (Rs.3,00,000) athura wards were prepared by two groups viz. Organizing ‘Shastramelas’ for the Fish landing & Fish Processing Vizhinjam Drinking water and Pul- development of children centre at Poundukadavu ward. luvila Housing projects. 28 members participated in this programme. On Counselling Clinics for teenaged Waste Management Activities this basis 11 project preparation children (Biogas Plant) classes were conducted on Karum- kulam, Poovar, Poonthura , Thumba ELECTION OF NEW EXECUTIVE BODY Chambavu, Thazhampally, Vizhin- Elections were held in three levels- Parish, Forane and Diocese. Awareness jam, Valiathura, Beemapally, Vettu- on the Vision, Mission and Activities of TSSS were given to the participants.

34 DETAILS OF AWARENESS CLASS BEFORE ELECTION TOUR PROGRAMME ARE GIVEN BELOW Tour Programme was organized on 10/10/2014. No. of Sl. No Region Date Resource Person Participants Holy Land, Chalakkudy, Koratty, Val- 1 Anjengo 18/1/2015 Mrs.Leeja Stephen 58 larpadam, Ernakulam, Lulu Mall, Bo- gatty Palace were the places visited. 2 Puthukkurichy 18/1/2015 Mrs. Anna Rita 30 3 Valiathura 17/1/215 Mrs. Anna Rita 80 THREE DAY WORKSHOP 4 Kovalam 26/1/2015 Mrs.Leeja Stephen 30 TSSS adopted a new method on this 5 Pettah 17/1/2015 Mrs. Leeja stephen 48 year. Fr. Charles Leon helped to de- 6 Palayam 18/1/2015 Mr. Johny 80 velop ideas about the workshop. On 7 Pulluvila 18/1/2015 Mr. Jose Fedinand 79 the 1st day Fr. Lenin Raj took a class 8 Thoothoor 25/1/2015 Sr. Germina 60 about Planning on the basis of the 9 Diocese 31/1/2015 Fr. Lenin Raj 70 Diocesan Survey. On the 2nd and 3rd days, Mr. Berchumans(A.O,TSSS), EVALUATION, MONITORING DAY CELEBRATIONS Mr. Jose Ferdinand , Mr. Kiran and & EMPOWERMENT Onam Celebrations for the staff Sr. Jermina handled the sessions on Right to Information Act, Juvenile SESSIONS FOR STAFF members was conducted on 26th September at CFS hall. Christmas Justice Act and Protection of Chil- celebrations was conducted on 23rd dren from Sexual Offences Act. December 2014 at Kovalam Anima- Activity Report Presentation of tion Centre. Project Team & Sections every 2nd Wednesday

Section Heads meetings & Evalu- ation every Thursday

Animators reporting sessions every 3rd Wednesday

Eleven Study sessions were conducted

Three Freewheeling Sessions held

Forane Team Meetings were conducted every First Saturday

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 35 training on the skills needed to 9. Promotion of Insurance Scheme CENTRE FOR improve their livelihoods. for fishermen 4. Strengthening of fisherfolk 10. Promoting safer livelihood FISHERIES through their own people’s orga- means like modern crafts and nization-- TMF equipment STUDIES 5. Develop alternative job skills 11 .Advocacy policy and lobbying for INTRODUCTION among the fishermen and take fishermen’s sustainable liveli- initiative to open up new employ- hoods Trivandrum Social Service Society, ment opportunities. one of the major NGOs of Trivan- 6. Find solutions to the problems of INTERFACE BETWEEN drum District, has a long history of fishermen, migrants and factors working among the fishermen com- DIOCESAN LEADERSHIP affecting the ecology of coast munity to initiate and implement AND LOCAL UNITS and sea. favorable, progressive and innova- The central committee viz., the di- tive programs for their welfare and 7. Introduce modern advanced ocesan TMF leaders visited the 42 development. As part of the devel- communication technologies in village units and the 5 Forane (re- opmental process and to seek solu- the fisheries sector beneficial for gional) units every month and once tions to their perennial and emerging fishermen and their children. in two months respectively. The aim problems by using the participatory 8. Empower fishermen to obtain of the meetings is to equip the local and scientific research approach, a benefits of various welfare leaders for the following month, with centre called “Centre for Fisheries schemes of government. necessary skills and materials both Studies” (CFS) has been established. for their individual units’ benefit and Along with this, the ‘Thiruvanantha- MAJOR ACTIVITIES for the local community they repre- puram Matsyathozhilali Forum’(TMF), sent. They are also trained for tap- 1. Maintenance of the building has been constituted as an organiza- ping available government resourc- tion exclusively for the overall devel- 2. Two interfaces between diocesan es. opment of fishermen in Trivandrum leadership and local units of TMF District, using the rights- based ap- The consecutive interface meetings proach for their own welfare espe- 3. Two training programmes on held between the central leadership cially for promotion of sustainable Leadership Development and the local TMF units serves to iron livelihoods and coastal and marine 4. Formation of Self Help Groups out differences of opinion and any environmental protection. and specific activity orientation hurdles pertaining to the programs proposed. Problems that hinder the 5. Three research studies on fisher- OVERALL smooth functioning of the empower- ies related issues ing process of the community lead- OBJECTIVE OF CFS 6. Library enhancement ership are discussed and settled at these interactive meetings. The in- 1. Develop the Centre for Fisheries 7. Periodical Expert consultations Studies for research and planning teractions between the central TMF for developmental activities. 8. Setting up of Information Centre leaders and the local units serve as a 2. Develop the Centre as a One- Stop-agency for offering support and guidance to fishermen, migrants and to all those interested in this field. 3. Mobilise the children of fishermen under a forum, provide proper awareness about the problems of fisheries sector and impart

36 platform to express their mutual ex- ed for 30 young leaders with the in- FORMATION OF SELF pectations and to share their views tention of preparing them as future and concerns on subjects and issues leaders. Mr. Joseph Manuel and HELP GROUPS (MEN) related to their livelihoods and ac- Mr. Titto D’Cruz, two experts in this AND SPECIFIC ACTIVITY cess to rights- based welfare pro- field,coordinated all the scheduled ORIENTATION grams. sessions along with experts on relevant topics-- Mr. A.J. Vijayan, a so- There are already a large number of IMPACT cial activist in fisheries, Msgr. James women Self Help Groups (SHG) pro- Culas and Msgr. Eugene H Pereira, moted by TSSS that are able to come i. Facilitating mutual respect experts in the fisheries sector. together and engage themselves ii. Reducing the gap between the in new and sustainable livelihood Vision and Mission of the organi- IMPACT promotion activities by means of zation and its understanding and undertaking small scale production. practice in the field by its mem- i. A new line of lay leadership has Similarly, we could orient and mobil- bers. emerged ise the men to join hands to address ii. Leaders got acquainted with new their livelihood issues in order to iii. Futuristic orientation on move- secure their own well being. Each ments for upholding the rights of schemes and projects of government group consisting of 12 to 20 men, fishermen undergoes a grading system to be iv. Clarity relating to fishermen iii. They are enabled to liaison with ranked by the nationalised banks rights and duties and procedures the Fisheries department and of- to which they are affiliated. As they for intervention within a legal ficials work together, they develop welfare framework iv. They received skills in mobilising programs for their own group such as financial aid for educational pur- v. Importance of interventions in and organising members of the poses, scholarship for their children, each locality for holistic devel- community to fight for their own support in accidents, injuries or opment of the community by causes death, loan for house maintenance, initiating welfare programs in v. They developed a rights- based buying fishing equipment, etc. They collaboration with local units and approach towards those issues meet once a month following the governmental bodies. that need time- bound action procedures of a formal meeting and vi. They learned to sensitize their discuss and decide on items and TRAINING ON LEADERSHIP community to focus on their own matters to be undertaken for further- DEVELOPMENT welfare programs ing their activities. The local and central leadership teams are to be motivated and facilitated for its effective involvement THE FORANE WISE DETAILS OF MEN SHGs in dealing with socio- political issues and welfare schemes for which training programs are conducted No Selected Amount received Forane at local and regional levels. The re- for grants Rs. USD gional level leadership training programs were conducted along with Pulluvila 52 13 65,000 1,083 the Fishermen Day Celebrations with Kovalam 14 5 70,000 1,167 focus on fishermen’s concerns and Valiyathura 43 8 40,000 667 issues. Apart from 5 leadership pro- Puthukurichy 47 8 40,000 667 grams conducted in 5 regions with a Anjengo 38 7 35,000 583 total number of 246 participants, a two-day training program (8th &9th Thoothoor 27 9 45,000 750 November 2014) was also conduct- TOTAL 50 250,000 4,917

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 37 IMPACT i. The grant was given as a match- ing share for implementing an income-generating activity or associated purpose. This grant aims at giving an impetus or a momentum for activities already started or planned. ii. They could develop confidence in articulating ideas relating to their own livelihood issues which could bring in support from other sources. iii. They acquired the confidence to build strong relationships and a networking system upon which further initiatives could be built. iv. Their sense of charity was strengthened with genuine inten- tion to help others. THREE RESEARCH STUDIES ON FISHERIES RELATED ISSUES This year Loyola College, one of the leading educational institutions in Kerala in the field of social work, extended its support to the Centre through its outreach programme by conducting studies related to the fisherfolk of Trivandrum district. Three post-graduate students namely Sreeja: ‘Job Diversification among Traditional Fisher folk: a micro analysis of Trivandrum District’, Alphin Eby: ‘Occupational Health Problems of Fish Vending Women’, and Eliza- beth K. Thomas conducted the studies. b). At the same time CFS has organized post-graduate students to offer their scholarly support and participation in a joint venture with CFS to carry out certain relevant studies related to the fisheries sector in this district. They

38 wholeheartedly cooperated with ment new projects to resolve the We have purchased some books on this initiative as they feel one with issues thus identified. fisheries to foster our work and sup- the community and earnestly de- port research activities. sire to make some concrete con- LIBRARY ENHANCEMENT tribution towards the welfare and With a view to establish a good li- BOOKS ON DIFFERENT betterment of the community. Ten brary on the subject of fisheries, for TOPICS ADDED TO THE scholars attended the preliminary use as reference by scholars, stu- meeting held on 3rd March 2014 LIBRARY DURING THE dents and others,:- in CFS at which they promised to CURRENT YEAR bring more scholars from the com- We have a good collection of books munity to continue working for and journals, especially on fisheries BOOKS ON DIFFERENT TOPICS ADDED TO THE LIBRARY DURING this cause. Some of the journals are : Fishing THE CURRENT YEAR c). Since the Centre is one of the Chimes, Indian Journal of Fisheries, Fisheries 49 important non-governmental in- Labour Welfare, Samudra, Alakal, Reference books on Fish- stitutions in Kerala which aims at Cadalmin and Marine Fisheries In- 46 development of fisheries sector, it formation Service (CMFRI), eries Study 51 has to provide data support to the General Magazines: India Today, The bona-fide fishermen and their com- Week, Mathrubhoomi Weekly, Mad- History 29 munity members to identify the vi- hyamam, Jeevanum Velichavum, Report 42 tal issues confronting them. They Jeevanaadam, Ora, L’Osservato Ro- Science 16 have to respond positively with a mano, Bhasha Poshini, Malayalam Ecology 11 rights- based approach and stand Weekly and KILA Journal of Local Symposium 19 up to the challenges and threats Governance. from various quarters which ad- Technology 8 Documentation: We are document- versely impact on their livelihood Thesis 17 ing all the news and articles relat- and the very survival of their com- Cultural 6 munity. The research undertaken ed to the fisheries sector including Proposal to the Govt. 22 here also aims at promoting the those articles published in the daily social, cultural, occupational and news papers. Education 11 educational development of both Important news papers: The Hindu, Novel 8 old and young in the community. Indian Express, Deepika, Madhya- Theology 3 mam, Mathrubhoomi, Malayala Man- Management 9 IMPACT orama Sociology 8 i. The students from the fishermen TOTAL NUMBER 335 community doing postgraduate studies were supported. ii. The topics taken up for research were relevant to the existing situation and helped TSSS to initiate serious actions and programs to resolve the issues brought out. iii. The fishermen were motivated to deepen their understanding of the issues related to their livelihood. iv. Achieved better liaison with government so as to plan and imple-

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 39 At present the CFS library has 4425 which 10 new files were opened in Fisheries Sector & Planning Com- books most of which are related to ii. Collected books on fisheries from mission Chairman, KRLCC, 2) Very fisheries. Other books are on : Natu- Mr. Jenson who is working in the Rev. Msgr. Wilfred E. one of the Min- ral Science, Mathematics, Engineer- Kerala State Fisheries Depart- istry Coordinators of the Diocese, ing, Chemistry, Technology, Biology, ment. 3) Dr. Sanjeeva Ghosh: Rtd. Joint Agriculture, Literature, Religion, Phi- Director of Fisheries Department, losophy, Education, Sociology, Auto- iii. Membership forms of the Fisher- Kerala Government, 4) Mr. Ravindran biography, Biography and Gandhian men Forum have been systemat- Nair: Rtd. Deputy Director, Fisheries Studies. The library also has Direc- ically filed Department, Kerala Government, 5) tory, Yearbook etc.. Books were clas- iv. New books added to the library Mr. Wilfred: a journalist, IT Profes- sified according to the Colon classi- relating to fisheries, politics, phi- sional & Consultant in Information fication. There are four registers in losophy, local self-governance, Technology, Techno Park, Kerala the library: 1) Stock register, 2) Issue etc. Government, 6) Mr. Rajan J.B.: Asst. register, 3) Admission register and Professor, Kerala Institute of Local v. Files opened in the Documenting 4) Reference register. Administration , Govt. of Kerala, 7 ) section on Tourism, Art, History Dr. Titto D’Cruz: Rtd. Professor and and Science. DOCUMENTATION Freelance Consultant on Fisheries, vi. Subscribed to a new journal 8) Mr. Alexander: Labour Commis- CFS library has documentation in- called ORA (Organ For Radical sioner, Kerala Government, 9) Mr. cluding news paper clipping ser- Action) which gives critical re- Gerald: Rtd, Technical Asst., Plan- vices and more than 100 separate flections related to the fisheries ning Board, Govt. of Kerala . files for Aquarium Fish, CMZ & CRZ sector. Notifications, Vizhinjam Port Issues, This expert consultation meeting Fish and Fisheries, Scholarship and vii. Increase in the number of re- is scheduled to be conducted once Education Policy Making, Fishermen search scholars and students us- in three months and at any time to Development Program, Women and ing the library. meet urgent situations. This team is Health, Local self governance, social expected to help in formulating new issues related to fishermen commu- PERIODICAL EXPERT perspectives and approaches on nity etc. CONSULTATION matters perceived to be detrimental to the livelihoods of the fishermen IMPROVEMENTS An Advisory Body for the Centre, and for policy formulation in the consisting of 13 experts from dif- context of government interventions Books worth Rs 60,000 were pur- ferent levels of fisheries -related ac- related to fisheries sector. chased. In order to arrange and tivities, systems and organizations maintain the books and periodicals was officially appointed by the Arch- ESTABLISHMENT OF properly, the library catalogue sys- bishop of Trivandrum Archdiocese. tem was computerized and for this Some of the members are: 1) Very INFORMATION CENTRE purpose the CFS Coordinator visit- Rev. Msgr. James Culas: a veteran The long desired ambition of CFS is ed some renowned libraries in and around Thiruvananthapuram. The process of documentation is going on and 76 files have already been documented. The application forms of TMF membership are kept in 41 files and steps are on to computer- ize the same. IMPACT i. Documenting all the news relating to the fisheries sector, for 40 to develop itself as an Information agencies of the Central Government this context CFS provided guidance Centre that is useful for fishermen. to aid local initiatives of such nature. to fishermen to join the Government It should provide services to them Pension Scheme. At present there in terms of information on various IMPACT are 1323 beneficiaries including fish government departmental schemes, vending women covered under this i. A pilot project was implemented offer guidance to students from the Scheme. in Vizhinjam village with the sup- community to make better career port of the local community. choices, provide access to educa- IMPACT tion scholarships and opportunities ii. Multi-faceted social needs of the i. The habit of saving has devel- for higher studies etc. The Centre locality have been identified for oped among the fishermen. has developed a web site containing due attention. much of the above information and iii. Different kinds of job- related ii. They could get coverage under in due course of time it has been dis- forms are made available. the Government Pension Scheme. patched to the villages to be of use iii. They could ensure the economic to the community. iv. Logistics of local needs are drawn up . advantage of their future genera- Two meetings were held (7-11-2013 tion & 29-7-2014)to explore the feasibil- v. Linkages between the local community and different governmen- iv. Family security could be ensured ity of networking the Information by joining this Scheme Centre to various coastal areas so tal departments are created and as to meet the various social needs maintained. v. A minimum of 1323 families are of fishermen community in each vil- vi. It helped to create a rights- based benefited by this scheme lage. The participants were technical consciousness that prompted the vi. Educational progress of their experts in Information Technology, people to explore the available children is ensured veteran social activists, social lead- opportunities for improving their ers of local communities and repre- present life situation. ASSISTANCE TO sentatives of the Advisory Board of POOR FISHERMEN TO CFS. The experts deliberated on all INSURANCE SCHEME FOR PURCHASE FISHING aspects of the proposal, including FISHERMEN the existing and likely challenges CRAFTS AND GEAR and hurdles in its implementation. It There was a great rush of fishermen was decided to fine tune the avail- for enrolling in the Insurance Cum 60% of traditional fishermen in able model projects and submit it to Pension Scheme instituted by the coastal Trivandrum district have only the government authority concerned Central Government for all unorga- meager means of livelihood namely or suitable private agencies for fi- nized labourers. The Adversity Relief crude fishing craft called Catamaran nancial support. Thus the proposal Scheme is insufficient for fishermen, made of four logs of wood tied to- was submitted to NABARD (Nation- as fishing is not possible for three gether and rowed manually. This is al Board for Agriculture and Rural months due to severe monsoon used for fishing with net or hooks. Development), one of the financial rains. This denies them their liveli- The catch and income from this kind hood earnings from the of fishing method is very low. Most sea. Despite their hard- of them have to struggle to make ships the government both ends meet in the face of severe have failed to assist them debts and reduced yield from the with sufficient means of sea. Hence the distribution of even a livelihood during this off small amount is a great help for the season. The financial as- poor fishermen who cannot afford sistance given to them new and mechanized fishing crafts are also insufficient (Rs or equipment. 1800 i.e.21.5 Euro) for three months/family). In

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 41 III). Interest has evolved in fishermen Assistance Forane Actual Payment Amount to cooperate actively with a fo- forCrafts & Gears rum like TMF which gives them a Pulluvila 9 9 90,000 sense of importance in belong- Kovalam 5 5 50,000 ing to a group. Valiathura 11 11 1,10,000 IV). Fifty families were given job se- Puthukurichy 8 8 80,000 curity. Anjengo 8 8 80,000 V). Fishermen gained confidence to Thoothoor 9 9 80,000 avoid starvation. TOTAL 50 50 5,00,000 VI). Local units were given scope for The above amounts were distribut- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE further actions. ed to some of the poor fishermen for buying new fishing crafts and to FOR MAINTENANCE OF ADVOCACY INITIATIVES procure fishing equipment with gov- FISHING CRAFTS AND TO FORMULATE ernment assistance or with the help GEAR of some other agencies. AND ENFORCE TWO Poor fishermen who are struggling FISHERMEN-FRIENDLY IMPACT to earn a meager livelihood with their I) Fifty families of traditional fish- old and damaged traditional fishing LAWS AND AMENDING ermen were given financial as- crafts are identified and given an UNFAVORABLE LAWS sistance to enhance and sustain ex-gratia support of Rs. 2000 for their means of livelihood maintenance of their crafts. This is A. VIZHINJAM II) They were given opportunities a great help and consolation to them INTERNATIONAL SEA PORT to attain social developmental as it serves to reduce their hard- LTD., (VISL) through support for higher edu- ships to some extent. cation of their children and finan- Vizhinjam International Sea Port cial security for their families. IMPACT Ltd., (VISL) is a prestigious project III) The beneficiaries are facilitated I). The sea -going fishermen who of the political leadership of the state to cultivate a positive approach are economically very poor are and its implementation is already towards participating in orga- granted an amount of Rs. 2000 under way. However the genuine nizations like TMF that would each for maintenance of their old apprehensions and anxieties of the be beneficial for them and their and damaged fishing equipment local fishermen community who are younger generations. which are their only means of the largest affected group, were .not IV) The participation of the benefi- livelihood. appreciated or given due recognition ciaries in the local units of TMF by the project authorities under the served to strengthen the organi- II). Their families are thus support- State government Though several zation as a whole. ed to sustain their livelihoods. meetings were held between the company officials, the local leaders Assistance for and the church authorities, the is- Forane Actual Payment Amount Crafts & Gears sues that are seen as detrimental to the survival and livelihood of the Pulluvila 9 9 18,000 coastal population, still remain un- Kovalam 5 5 10,000 settled. Valiathura 11 11 22,000 Conscientisation sessions on the Puthukurichy 8 8 16,000 project’s positive and negative as- Anjengo 8 8 16,000 pects were conducted by the church Thoothoor 9 9 18,000 leaders and the relevant issues were TOTAL 50 50 1,00,000 explained and clarified to the public

42 and affected persons. Six meetings southern coast of Kerala during the the problem still persists. The activ- in each region were held and the bo- heavy the monsoon season. Though ities of local businessmen who ille- na-fide fishermen who are the real this project was inaugurated in the gally procure kerosene permits have stakeholders, were empowered to 1960s, it still remains non- commis- worsened the situation. Hence the raise their genuine concerns. Ac- sioned by the government due to CFS intervened to hold meetings cordingly, 12 responses relating to several reasons. Four meetings were with government officials to settle each affected village were drawn up held between the District Collector the issues with the permit holders and submitted to the authorities con- and the affected parties in the pres- and Government Supply Officers. cerned. ence of Minister for Fisheries, Gov- ernment of Kerala along with other IMPACT DEMANDS PLACED BE- community leaders. Effective follow 1)The state government have agreed -up action is required in this matter. FORE GOVT. AUTHORITIES to inspect the machines every a. CF S should get the “Environment year to ensure that the permit is Impact Assessment Report” from THE FOLLOWING duly used by the owner. the Govt. DEMANDS WERE 2) A kerosene pump will be estab- b. For the issue of Pattayam (Ti- SUPPLICATED TO THE lished in each village for the easy tle deed of the property), to the AUTHORITIES procurement of kerosene. land owners of the coastal area, a Committee comprising of the 1. There should be free passage for D. INTERVENTIONS IN CRZ the outside fishermen to use the parish priest, the panchayath NOTIFICATION-2011 member and local leaders should harbor for 24 hours. be formed to forward a list and 2. The resultant demands raised As against the CRZ Act 1999, the memorandum to the Govt. au- by the locale on time limitation present notification in 2011 has thorities. should be with held and to be me- many elements that are detrimental to the livelihood, ecology and c. The proposed bridge and railway liorated in favor of fishermen as such habitat of fishermen. The Central track should be constructed with- government had invited the public out displacing the people of the 3. Demand of using electrical lights to conduct effective consultations area. should be subject to the legitimi- on the notification and to offer their d. The Govt. should provide un- zation of the State rules and reg- recommendations and suggestions skilled and semi-skilled jobs to all ulations to bring in the perspectives and those whose lands are acquired 4. The harbor should be commis- needs of fishermen Hence the CFS or who are evicted for the proj- sioned at the earliest after clear- came forward to rectify the adverse ect. ing all the hurdles aspects of the CRZ Notification 2011 by holding wide -ranging consulta- e. Govt. should start training cours- 5. Infrastructure facilities should be tions with all stake-holders. Effective es related to employment oppor- developed in collaboration with and practical suggestions aimed at tunities in the port, for persons governmental departments in protecting coastal habitats and live- from the community on priority due course. lihoods to make the coastal system basis. C. KEROSENE ISSUES OF and coastal population sustainable, B. VIZHINJAM FISHING were drawn up and presented in the FISHERMEN form of a representation to govern- HARBOR One of the perennial problems fish- ment on 22nd August, 2014. One of the long standing demands ermen face, is lack of sufficient ker- of the fishermen of Thiruvanantha- osene which is used as fuel for their E. CZMP (COASTAL ZONE puram district is the construction of fishing crafts. This has been inti- MANAGEMENT PLAN) the Vizhinjam Fishing Harbor which mated to the Central and State Gov- Since the draft CZMP for Trivan- is very essential for fishermen of the ernments on several occasions, but drum district is an incomplete stage

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 43 of CRZ mapping work, this cannot covering all the relevant issues was solution. A team lead by Fr. Sabbas be considered as a proper CZMP as submitted to the authorities con- Ignatius attended the meeting and per the guidelines for preparation of cerned in the month of September presented the problems faced by the CZMP. Hence CFS held a consulta- 2014. A demonstration to protest coastal students and requested him tive meeting of the experts and the against the anti-traditional fisher- to take necessary action. Signifi- social activists of the sector to de- men perspectives in the Commission cantly, a few weeks after the meet- liberate on this issue. CFS submitted Report , was held in the month of De- ing, the state government increased its concerns and suggested holding cember 2014. the amount of scholarships and also a stakeholders’ meeting in its repre- allotted money for disbursing the ar- sentation sent to the departments G. KERALA rears. concerned in Central and the State MATSYATHOZHILALI Government, on 29th September VIDYARTHI SAMITHI-KMVS INCOIS-MSSRF FISHERIES 2014. (KERALA FISHERMEN’S STUDENTS HELP LINE IMPACT FORUM) The INCOIS (Indian National Cen- tre for Ocean Information Services) A team of experts was formed for The year 2007 was marked as the year of solace for the students from – MSSRF (M.S. Swaminathan Re- preparing the amendments to be search Foundation ) in collabora- submitted to the Central Govern- fishermen families as Government finally yielded to their long-standing tion with Centre for Fisheries Studie ment. Accordingly, the concerns and (CFS) launched a FISHERIES HELP amendments proposed were submit- demand for granting their education scholarship on par with that of Ad- LINE called “Fisher Friend” on 16th ted to the District Collector/ District August 2014 at Vizhinjam. Magistrate on 4th October 2014 to ivasis (Tribals) of Kerala State. But be taken up before the higher au- there was inordinate delay on the INCOIS-MSSRF Fisheries Helpline thorities for consideration. We are part of government in disbursing Service, launched in 2011 is the first awaiting the response from the Cen- the enhanced scholarship amount- of its kind in India. This service en- tral Government. ing to Rs 13 crores due to be paid ables fishers to access the services to the students. As a last resort, the such OSF, PFZ, weather conditions, F. TRAWLING BAN ISSUES affected students from the schools early warnings, marine conservation, and colleges mobilized themselves fisheries schemes and entitlements, The Government of India had ap- to conduct a strike against this dis- emergency relief etc. at any time. It pointed Dr. Meenakumari as a Com- crimination. Thus on 2nd September is a 24/7 service and it is handled mission to revisit the existing Act of 2014, a strike was organized with an by MSSRF staff who are trained in 1988 and its Regulations to bring approximate number of 3000 student fisheries with the support of INCOIS the legislation in consonance with participants. As a result, the state scientists. A panel of experts with the present international situation, government released Rs. 9 crores for multi-disciplinary backgrounds and without however overlooking issues payment of the scholarship amount from various institutions / organi- relating to fisher’s livelihood and due to the fishermen students of sations like academic institutions, protection. But the Report of the entire Kerala. Further, KMVS took fisheries research institutions, Gov- Commission contains some new action to prepare a leaflet to give on ernment departments and other phil- observations and recommendations guidance for higher education along anthropic institutions was constitut- that are harmful to traditional fish- with its centers, fees structures and ed to provide required information or ers. It strongly promotes foreign other details, for distribution among clarifications to the fishermen. fishing operations within the tradi- the students. tional fishing boundaries which will Initially, the programme will target six villages (Vizhinjam, Poovar, deprive the fishermen of their only IMPACT means of livelihood. Hence strong Karukulam, Veli, Poonthura, Mari- interventions were required to voice Hon’ Minister for Revenue, Govt of anadu, Anjengo) in Thiruvanantha- our protest and to propose our de- Kerala, invited the leaders of TSSS puram district. Already around 700 mands. A modified draft proposal to discuss the issues and arrive at a fishermen from these villages have

44 registered their mobile numbers to service (8593840666/ 7558829331) nological systems to equip them for receive location-specific INCOIS for real time information and clarifi- safety and effective fishing. This has audio advisories for risk reduction cation helped the traditional fishing sector and livelihood enhancement. This to avoid risks and to take extra care programme is to be implemented in IMPACT in time of adverse conditions and collaboration with multi -stakeholder emergencies in the sea while fishing. The intervention of INCOIS-MSSRF partnership including Kerala Fisher- The entire coastal villages of Trivan- in the traditional fishing sector has ies department, Indian Coast Guard, drum district are receiving benefits upgraded and modernised the fish- CMFRI and related institutions. Fish- from this facility. ing activities with advanced tech- ermen can contact this 24/7 Helpline DETAILS OF HIGH LEVEL MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 11.08.2014 Advisory Board and KMVS Strike 03-07-14 Subject Date Meetings 29.08.2014 Officers Meet / KMVS Meet / Meet on Fisher- Marine Fisher 13-06-2014 10-07-14 29.07.2014 Resource Team men Rights Act Folk Right Act Meet Traditional Resource Team’s Coastal Watch Knowledge Meet on Issue of 19-06-2014 16-07-14 30.10.2014 Seminar Protection Labour Supply

CFS Advisory Meets Board Right Act Fishermen Rights Prior Discus- Act Meet-Draft 24-06-2014 sion on TMF 01.11.2014 Proposal Leadership

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 45 INSTITUTIONS OF TSSS

Empowerment of the marginalized ST. XAVIER’S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ITI (PVT) communities in different life situations, is fulfilled through the follow- Beginning with three NCVT Courses, the Institute commenced functioning ing institutions. in 1994 and it was named as ST. XAVIER’S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY with new additional courses in 2003. In 2005 a Driving School was started as a part of providing training in alternate employment. During the current year ST. XAVIER’S COMPUTER 196 students went through the training in different subjects as noted below: CENTRE No. of Percentage No. of Percentage of Trade Trade An Institute working in the field for students of result students result the last 21 years. Started in collabo- Electronic Fire ration with “All India Society for Elec- Mechanic 21 100% Engineering 22 100% tronics and Computer Technology” Ist year & Safety (AISECT) it is now working in col- Electronic laboration with C-DIT since 7 years. Result X-Ray Mechanic 21 35 100% 27 courses have been conducted. awaited Welding During the year under review, there IInd year Result Total Station was a total admission of 1150 stu- Plumber 20 6 100% dents for Diploma, Advanced Diplo- awaited Survey ma including Architectural Design During the year we have 48 students Courses. 75% of the admissions ST. XAVIER’S COMMUNITY in for Wiring, Welding & Plumbing was in Govt. courses and 25% in the COLLEGE, CHAKA Courses, 2 students in Computer & Computer Centre itself. Out of the Established in the year of 2006, this Secretarial Practice and 2 Nursing 331 collaborates of C-DIT, our Insti- Community College can boast of students, forming a total of 52 stu- tute can boast of sending the high- achieving 100% placement. During dents, out of which 30 students got est number of students for exams the period under report we have placement and 11 went for higher and the result is 98% success. 76 students: 1. Diploma in Weld- studies. ing, Plumbing and Electrician – 46 ST. XAVIER’S INSTITUTE (Placement so far 24); 2. Diploma in OF COMMERCE Nursing Assistant – 18 (Placement 18); 3) Diploma in Computer Appli- This Institute offers courses in the cation, Front office management and following subjects :- B.Com, M. Com Secretarial Practice 12 (Placement and UGC NET/JRF. This is the 3rd 12). year since its inception. The details of the students during the year under report are given below: FATHIMA MATHA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, KARUMKULAM To promote Technical Education in Sl.No. Name of the course No. of students the coastal area, it is proposed to rd 1 III year B.COM 29 start a branch of community college 2 IInd year B.COM 36 in coastal area and preference has 3 Ist year B.COM 60 been given to Karumkulam in Pullu- TOTAL 125 vila. The Institution was inaugurated on 10th September 2014.

46 PRATHEEKSHA IRCA way stations. In many cases they are forsaken by their families and suffer from mental and psychologi- cal disorders. During the year under report, 78 such persons are cared for and helped. This is a joint venture of the Archdiocese of Trivandrum and the Claretian Missionaries of St. Thomas Province. MOTHER THERESA DAY CARE HOME Mother Theresa Day Care Centre, functioning since 2004, is caring for the overall development of different-

Pratheeksha De-addiction Centre treated here are sober, 15 are drop- started functioning in 1994. Now an out cases due to referral, personal average of 200 in patients receive needs, lack of family support etc. treatment here every year and about and some cases are found to be re- 1500 patients are given follow -up lapsed cases. treatment every year We are very thankful to Government Besides, we are conducting aware- of India, Ministry of Social Justice ness classes to various groups of and Empowerment for the enhance- the society. The Anti Drugs Day pro- ment of food subsidy to all the 15 gramme at Shangumugham Beach patients irrespective of BPL/APL attracted 800 participants. The Cen- status and also for the enhancement tre provides free treatment for alco- of remuneration to the staff from 1st hol and drug -addicted persons with of January 2014. The Social Welfare the sponsorship of Ministry of Social Department of the State of Kerala, Justice and Empowerment, Govern- through the Regional Assistant Di- ment of India. Pratheeksha IRCA is rector, is always positive and help- a 15- bedded treatment cum reha- ful. bilitation Centre. There is a team of 12 dedicated staff here. The Centre SADHANA RENEWAL is providing mainly in-patient treatment. CENTRE This is a place to offer care and shel- We had 193 patients during the year ter to poor and neglected persons April 2014 to March 2015. Among found wandering in the streets, in these patients 177 are alcoholic and market places and in bus and rail- 16 multiple drug users. 176 patients

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 47 children. All of them are students and they are studying in the nearby schools from L.K.G to STD.VII. MENNI FAMILY HOME Under the care and protection of Hospitaller Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, mentally challenged women numbering 20 live in a home- ly environment receiving personal attention and care. Menni Fam- ily Home is designed to be a place where each inmate feels important ly- abled children. The Centre func- ters of the ‘Congregation of Sisters and gets care and treatment so as tions as a day care centre imparting of Charity’ (C.S.C.) work here. Many to one day be able to return home training, therapy, encouragement individuals moved by charity, offer a without the stigma of being called and motherly care and necessary helping hand to support the needs of “mad” because she has regained her nutrition. This year 51 children were this institution. dignity and life. given special training and care. KARUNA NIVAS ST. XAVIER’S INSTITUTE DIVYA SANTHI ASHRAM This was established in 2007 as a OF CRAFT AND FASHION This Institute is functioning from Short Stay home for women and TECHNOLOGY September 1995 to protect and care girls in distress. The Centre is reg- by wiping the tears of persons who istered with the Orphanage Control Since 2012 the Institution trained are disowned and cast out from their Board of Social Welfare Department women in different arts for employ- families. Now there are 47 inmates. of Kerala. It has got a capacity to ment and self-improvement. During Most of them are physically hand- accommodate 40 clients. The Child the year 42 students joined this icapped, mentally challenged, with Welfare Committee (CWC) func- institution for training in different severe diseases and so on Also there tioning under the Juvenile Justice courses after mastering the sub- are a few who do not even know their Act, refers children to this institu- jects. name and place of origin. Three Sis- tion. During the year CWC sent 17

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