Social Action Forum Irinjalakuda S ocial A ction F orum I rinjalakuda Annual Activity Report 2007 - 2008 Annual Activity Report 2007 -2008 1 Social Action Forum Irinjalakuda TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Chairman ....................................................................................... 3 Presidential Note ........................................................................................................ 4 From the Director’s Desk ............................................................................................ 5 Vision and Mission ...................................................................................................... 7 Organizational Objectives ........................................................................................... 8 Social Responsibilities ................................................................................................. 9 Our Core Area Interventions ..................................................................................... 10 Organogram ............................................................................................................. 11 Management & Working Team .................................................................................. 12 General body Members ............................................................................................. 14 Governing body Members ......................................................................................... 19 Human & Institutional Development .......................................................................... 22 Housing and Habitat Development ............................................................................ 29 Department of Environmental Science ....................................................................... 31 Department of Agricultural........................................................................................ 34 Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................... 38 Sanjo Sadan Ayurvedic De-Addiction cum Rehabilitation Centre.................................. 41 Navachaithanya Drug Awareness Counselling and Assistance Centre........................... 43 Department of Education .......................................................................................... 45 Coastal Area Development Project............................................................................. 48 Welfare Department ................................................................................................. 55 Documentation Department ...................................................................................... 58 SAFI is in Partnership with ........................................................................................ 59 Acronyms ................................................................................................................. 60 AUDITED STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS 2006-2007 SAFI Common Account ............................................................................................... 1 SAFI Foreign Contribution Account .............................................................................. 4 SAFI Tsunami Relief Fund ......................................................................................... 10 SAFI Education Scheme ............................................................................................ 13 SAFI Education Scheme (Fr. John Vazhappilly Memorial) ............................................ 16 SAFI Jubilee Child Education - CASP .......................................................................... 17 Ashanilayam Day School, Kottanellur ......................................................................... 20 Kripa Bhavan, Kottanellur ......................................................................................... 23 Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................... 26 Prakruthi Agricultural Nursery, Kottanellur ................................................................. 29 Prakruthi Tissue Culture Lab ..................................................................................... 32 Palm Dish Unit at Ashanilayam .................................................................................. 35 Sanjo Industrial Training and Production Centre, Ashtamichira ................................... 38 SAFI SHG & SAFP ..................................................................................................... 43 Save a Family Plan (Diocese of IJK)........................................................................... 46 Navachaithnya, Sanjo Sadan De-Addiction cum Rehabilitation Centre ......................... 49 Annual Activity Report 2007 -2008 2 Social Action Forum Irinjalakuda Bishop’s House, P. B. No. 59 Diocese of Irinjalakuda P.O. Irinjalakuda 680121 : 0480 - 2826820/30, Fax - 0480 - 2825050 E-mail:[email protected] Kerala. India MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN A.M.D.G. Faith is to be lived and practiced in every moment of our life. It is the basic principle on which the path of liberation rests. Our Lord Jesus Christ through the parable of Good Samaritan explains the importance of inculcating the right attitude and spirit to work and worship. God shows parental love towards the truly devout. He expects only sincerity and not ostentatious forms of worship. He reassures the devotee through the analogy of poor widow’s offering that even a small offering will be gladly accepted by Him provided it is offered with true devotion. The essence of Karma lies in devotion that is complete surrender to His will and offering one’s soul to God. I am sure the work of SAFI with persistence, goal oriented determination and mission to serve the masses implies true devotion and fulfilling His vision on earth. By fulfilling His mission we are growing great in mind and by mending ourselves to adapt suitability for perfect offering to God. We are called to be torch bearers, trend setters and discover our own identity in a world afflicted with economic and social chaos. We need freshness, dynamism, vibrancy, selfless dedication and sacrifices to give a divine dimension to the human dignity of the marginalised and oppressed. The vision and long term perspective of Rev. Fr. Jose Palatty, the executive Director of SAFI, in social work scenario, of course shows the way forward of SAFI’s vision ahead. Appreciating the team’s good work in the past year; looking forward to the immense contribution from SAFI’s treasure of ‘ray of hope for the poor’ in the coming years. I invite all people of good will to join hands with SAFI to make a positive change to the plight and fate of our poor brethren. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless all of you and your efforts and be with you to guide you in all walks of life. Irinjalakuda Mar James Pazhayattil 24. 05. 2008 Bishop of Irinjalakuda. Annual Activity Report 2007 -2008 3 Social Action Forum Irinjalakuda Bishop’s House, P. B. No. 59 Diocese of Irinjalakuda P.O. Irinjalakuda 680121 : 0480 - 2826820/30, Fax - 0480 - 2825050 E-mail:[email protected] Kerala. India PRESIDENTIAL NOTE One more meritorious year for SAFI has been added to its great historical album filled with very many successful stories of achievements. Certainly the selfless efforts taken by SAFI towards the poor, the un-reached, marginalised and the under privileged during the past years, especially in the last one year, is commendable and praise worthy before the Almighty. In achieving its aims, objectives and set goals the members of SAFI as one team and family under the strong leadership of Rev. Fr. Jose Palatty, the executive Director, have made endless efforts and untiring job during the past one year. I take this opportunity to congratulate everyone who has made the dreams of SAFI come true through their great sacrifices and continued hard work. May the Almighty continue to guide and walk with you in all your endeavours for uniting and uplifting the people with whom and for whom you work. Best Wishes for excelling yourselves as efficient professionals in carrying out the mission of Jesus in the field of social development and above all in building up the rural India with eco-friendly and right-based approach. On this auspicious occasion I extend warm wishes and prayerful felicitations to all SAFI family members. 24. 05. 2008 Fr. Jos Kavunkal Irinjalakuda President, Social Action Forum Annual Activity Report 2007 -2008 4 Social Action Forum Irinjalakuda Our efforts to achieve the goal of human members, our funding partners both National and development covers one more year ,2007-2008. International, Government agencies and authori- Thank the Almighty for the great many blessings ties, Auditors, Press and Media people who have showered upon us by using us as instruments for contributed their mite in a big way to make our the promotion of love, peace , and charity. venture effective and fruitful. It is time for us to reflect upon the past one year to It is the unity of the SAFI family and its team spirit evaluate critically on our work for the poor and which is the guiding principle of our activities . My needy; assess exactly where we stand in our work, sincere thanks to the Associate Directors being equipped to go ahead to meet future chal- Rev.Fr.Benoy Pozholiparampil, Rev.Fr.Seejo Irimpan lenges with courage and determination. and all staff members for their collaborative