Bethany Society Annual Report We Dream of a World Where All Enjoy Fulness of Being! Count me in..!
Arai Mile, New Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, Lady Veronica Lane, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
Wisdom and actions from the past are so relevant for Bethany Society, as we move into the future! The designers of the Living Root Bridges perceived a need and designed a solution, collaborating with nature and the community. The irony is that they believed in an idea which they perhaps did not see in their own lifetime, but opened up opportunities for the communitythat have worked over a period of hundreds of years. Nature teaches us patience. Many of the interventions of Bethany Society require time as they involve the development of human institutions and changing existing systems. We may not see the impact….but we need to continue to believe.
As we move unwaveringly towards our goal of “Leaving No One Behind” through our two major programmes CLEAN (Community Led Environment Action Network) and CLAN (Community Led Accessibility Network) the wisdom of the past continues to inspire us. The flowering of people and networks requires time, patience, resilience and belief.
“As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, we wish to see the goals and targets met for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society. And we will endeavour to reach the furthest behind first.” (Transforming our World : the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ). This quote will continue to remind us that we need to “think globally and act locally.”
Thanks to our wonderful network of the community, the Government, INGOs, local NGOs, friends, and our wonderful staff who have supported and continue to support the dream of an inclusive society. We continue to seek your support and good will.
“You can accomplish anything in life, provided that you do not mind who gets the credit.”Harry S. Truman.
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BETHANY SOCIETY: Established 1981 in Meghalaya, India
Organizational Profile:
1. Name & Registered Address of the Organisation: Bethany Society, Arai Mile, New Tura, W. Garo Hills, Meghalaya 794101 2. Address & Contact detailsof key functionaries:
Mrs. Shirleen B. Sawkmie, President Green Dale, Lower Burney Hills, Arai Mile, New Tura W. Garo Hills, Meghalaya 794101 (M) 9436112004 Mr. Carmo Noronha, Secretary &Executive Director. ( Shillong ) Lady Veronica Lane, Laitumkhrah, Shillong - 793003 Ph: 0364-2210631 M : 09436119808 email: [email protected] Col. T. I. Donald ( Retd ) , Administrator ( Tura ) Arai Mile, New Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - 794101 Ph: 03651-232396 3. Registration details: SR/BS-223/81 of 1981 under Meghalaya Societies Registration Act (Validity till 2019) 214250065 of 1987 under FCRA (Validity till October 31, 2021) 707/12A/CA/’87-’88 under sec 12A(a) of IT Act. PAN : AATB 2783R TAN : SHLB03528A 80G: CIT(E)/10F/714/15-16/16-17/G-0108/739-41 of 13/05/16 (Permanent Validity) Registered under Persons with Disability Act 1995 with Dept of Social Welfare, Govt. of Meghalaya (Validity till 202 4. Profile: Bethany Society is a not-for-profit, secular, registered society established in Mendal, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya in 1981. Its registered office was shifted to Tura, W. Garo Hills in 1985
We dream……(VISION) Of an earth fully alive, wherein everyone enjoys fullness of being.
We work towards this by…….(MISSION) Forming partnerships with people, communities and resources so as to create opportunities which empower, enhance dignity and lead to security of health, food, livelihoods, and shelter in a sustainable manner.
We work with…….(PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS) People in vulnerable situations such as persons with disabilities, children, youth and women living in extreme poverty, especially those located in remote rural areas.
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We work in……(LOCATION) The major focus of our efforts is in Meghalayaand we work in partnership with other organsations across Northeast India
Our strategy is…….(OBJECTIVES)
To mainstream disability in development programmes; leading to an inclusive, barrier free and rights based society. To create sustainable livelihoods, particularly among rural communities, through application of appropriate technology To promote an attitude of stewardship towards the earth. To create and join networks for greater impact
5. Major Activities: Institutional and community based rehabilitation programmes for the empowerment of persons with disability in all districts of Meghalaya, covering 500 villages and reaching out to 5000 persons with disabilities and their families. Institutionally,we manage an ‘inclusive school’, 2 Livelihood and Skill Development Centres, 4 hostels. Rural development and rural livelihood programmes in all districts of Meghalaya with a special focus on micro-enterprise development, appropriate technology and inclusion. Training and capacity building in the sectors of mainstreaming disability, rural development, rural technology and environment education reaching out to all the Northeastern States.
6. Annual Budget: Recurring about Rs. 400 lakhs.
7. Source of Funding Grants from Government of India (National and State) and national and international funding organizations 60% Contributions from donors local,national and international 30% Self generated income 10%
WE ONLY SEGREGATE GARBAGE !!
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8. Governing Body
DETAILS OF GOVERNING BODY ( 2015-2018 )
No. Name Address DOB G Occupation Designation
1. Shirleen Sherwood School, Tura, 04.06.1967 F Entrepreneur & President B.Sawkmie West Garo Hills, Educationist (Indian) Meghalaya. 794101 Brooklyn School, 09436112004 ( M ) Chandmari, Tura, W.Garo Hills, Meghalaya 2. Carmo Noronha Benville Cottage, Bishop 04.02.1953 M Executive Director Secretary (Indian) Cotton Road Bethany Society Shillong – 793001 Lady Veronica Lane 09436119808 ( M ) Laitumkhrah, Shillong
3. Mondakini Dutta Cottage 22.06.1960 F Associate Professor Treasurer Basu Moti Nagar St. Anthony’s College (Indian) Shillong Shillong 09436105986 (M) 4. Rebecca Bogai Nirmali 13.03.1956 F Social Worker Member (Indian) Red Hill Road, Nirmali Laitumkhrah, Red Hill Road, Shillong – 793003 Laitumkhrah, 09436307413 (M) Shillong – 793003 5. Thomas Samuel St. Edmund’s College 18.02.1960 M Principal Member (Indian) Laitumkhrah, St. Edmund’s Hr. Sec Shillong – 793003 School 09089275161 (M) Laitumkhrah, Shillong 6. Bertha Dkhar Grace Cottage 14.09.1959 F Senior Programme Member (Indian) Jaiaw Shyiap Coordinator (Visually Shillong Bethany Society Impaired) 09862573795 (M) Shillong 7. Tourist Mark Cherith, Pohkseh East 12.10.1941 M Retired Director, Member (Indian) Shillong Deptt of Education- 09863116264 (M) Meghalaya
8. Janessaline Boscobel, Arbuthnot Rd 22.01.1980 F Entrepreneur Member Mary Pyngrope Laitumkhrah, Shillong Shillong (Indian) 03642536770 9. Pynhoi Tang Phramer Village & PO 17.01.1984 F Government Servant Meghalaya Indian (Visually West Jaintia Hills NEIGIHMS, Shillong Impaired) Meghalaya 09856048954 (M)
Mr. Carmo Noronha and Ms. Bertha Dkhar were paid salaries as Executive Director and Senior Programme Coordinator in the Society.
No Member of the Governing Body was paid for attending Meetings and no Indian or International travel was supported for any of the Governing Body Members.
There were 2 (two) Governing Body Meetings held during the financial year (2016-2017)
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9. Our key personnel
...... their leadership and dedication and the teamwork of their staff make our interventions
possible and credible...the Society thanks them for their contribution.-
Sl. Name Responsible For Designation & Location Contact Details No
1. Mrs. Shirleen B. Public Relations, Senior President, Tura 9436112004 Sawkmie (Honorary) Citizens’ Programme, Fruit and vegetable processing [email protected] programme, RCI Programmes
2. Mr. Carmo Noronha All Programmes, Resource Executive Director, Shillong 9436119808 Mobilisation, New Initiatives, Public [email protected] Relations, Training, Monitoring & Evaluation
3. Col. T. 1. Donald All programmes at Head Administrator, Tura 9436112955 (Retd) Office, Tura and Garo Hills [email protected]
4. Ms. Bertha G. Dkhar Mainstreaming Eduation, All Senior Programme 9862573795 NIVH Programmes, Child Coordinator, Shillong [email protected] Rights
5. Mr. Michael Sangma CBR - Garo Hills, Senior Programme 9436160292 Supporting DPOs Garo Coordinator, Tura [email protected] Hills, Livelihoods and Hostels, Garo Hills
6. Mr. Herald Massar Administration and Senior Coordinator, Shillong 9863068032 Finance [email protected]
7. Mr. BalerianMargnar Maintenance Senior Coordinator, Shillong 9863088294
8. Mr. Ricky Renthlei Mainstreaming Livelihoods, Senior Programme 9856030623 Coordinator, Shillong [email protected]
9. Ms. Lily Hmar Mainstreaming ( Social Senior Programme 8473871113 Inclusion and Coordinator, Shillong Empowerment, CBR) [email protected]
10. Mrs. Rosa Wahlang JyotiSroat Inclusive School, Principal, Shillong 8257021700 Master Trainer [email protected]
11. Mrs. ManjaKynter ROILANG Livelihood Programme Coordinator, [email protected] Academy, Vocational Shillong Training.
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12. Ms. Wanbiet Tang CBR Programme, Laskein Programme Coordinator [email protected] Block, W Jaintia Hills Phramer, W. Jaintia Hills 9003546802
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13. Ms. Jenivive Hostels Shillong Programme Coordinator 8794234688 Nongsiej& Mr. Ferdinand Lyngdoh Shillong [email protected]
14. Mr. Kynsai Sangriang CBR Programme , Programme Coordinator 8414025956 Mawkyrwat Mawkyrwat, South [email protected]
West Khasi Hills
15. Mr. Bibhudatta Sahu Regional Strategy for Project Director, 9774892439 Inclusive Education in Northeast (RAISE NE). Shillong [email protected]
16. Darity Khongthaw Community Mental Health Programme Coordinator, 9774213135 Shillong Meghalaya [email protected]
17. Battihun Mary Golden Bridge Project Programme Coordinator 9856821549 Khongmawloh Pungweikyian Village, Pynursla Pynursla
10. THANK YOU
Departments of Social Welfare (EKH, WGH, SWKH, WJH) , Education (SSA {DSEO-EKH}, DERT), Rural Development (District Rural Development Agencies), Art & Culture, Office of the Commissioner of Persons with Disability, Deputy Commissioners (EKH, WGH) from the Government of Meghalaya. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Impairment, Dehradun 7
Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi Northeastern Hill University, Shillong NERCOMP, IFAD, Shillong MBDA, Shillong CBM, (ChristoffelBlinden Mission), Germany, Italy, Australia& Bangalore Shanti Onlus, Italy ( Marruicia and friends) Light for the World International, Austria The Hans Foundation, New Delhi Caritas India & CBR-Forum, Bangalore Jan VikasSamiti, Varanasi and LilianneFonds, Netherlands Indo Global Social Service Society, New Delhi Amway, India Isidro Lopez, Sister Lopez and family and friends Spain Joaquim and Melita Noronha and friends from UK Susan Paisley, Kiran and Laura Singh USA Mr. J.J. O’Dwyer& friends, Ireland Delia & Christian Klages and Viren fur Hilfe, Germany The late Mr. John Lobo and family Sponsors& friends from: India The Christian Brothers, especially from St. Edmund’s Community, Shillong. The Missionaries of Christ Jesus, Meghalaya The Society for the Welfare of the Disabled and its units, Shillong The All Meghalaya Association of Persons with Disability, Meghalaya Meghalaya Deaf Association, Shillong Mission Trust, Shillong Nazareth Hospital, Shillong Yatendra Agarwal and Eco Solutions, Mumbai Sherwood School, Tura Schools, Colleges, hostels across Meghalaya supporting inclusion NGO friends from across the State and Region. The many individuals and groups and organizations from Shillong and Tura who support our programmes on an almost weekly basis throughout the year Our Clients in all our programmes. We continue to seek your support and pray for your well-being The next few pages give a glimpse of various interventions.
Carmo Noronha, Executive Director August 31, 2017
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Annual Report 2016-2017 :Annexure: Summary of Programmes Bethany Society, Meghalaya
S.No. Name of the Started Nature of Outcome/Follow-up Collaboration/Source of Expenditure Project/Location in Project/Activities/Areas funds(Rs) 1. Hostels for 1986 4hostels-2 in Tura & 2 Students undergoing formal education Department of 41,17,654=00 PWDsShillong& Tura in Shillong for 148 are supported for higher studies as per Empowerment of persons with disabilities need. Persons with (PWDs) Students in livelihood training are Disabilities, GOI. supported for micro-enterprise Sponsorships from PWDs avail of formal development and credit linkage Spain, Italy, USA, and non-formal India, Australia, education programmes friends in Shillong and livelihoods training Bethany Society Contribution from parents 2. JyotiSroat School 1992 An inclusive school Follows the Meghalaya Board of Dept of Education 34,70,649=00 Inclusive, Shillong from, pre-school to Secondary Education SSA class XII including (MBOSE) and is recognized by the Bethany Society, children of all Department of Education Sponsorships, impairements Students are supported for Higher Donations, Local Out of 230 students, 85 Secondary, graduation and post- fund raising, are children with graduation NIVH (Dehradun) disability. 18 students completed Class X and Parents’ Supports B.Ed. & other Class XII Contribution trainings for teachers For 2016 all students passed the Board CBM Germany from SSA Examinations Amway 3. Promoting Inclusion 2013 Advocating for 10 students completed B.Ed NIVH Dehradun 65,73,535=00 through changing Government 70 students completed Foundation Light for the World Mainstreaming systems to promote Course for Inclusive Education International Austria inclusion of PWDs Braille Books supplied to Meghalaya North Eastern Hill Nodal Centre of NIVH and Nagaland and to students from University for promoting Braille in various classes NGOs Northeast, Development DPOs established in 30 Blocks of Braille Codes for PWDs now included in NRLM, regional NE languages MGNREGs, Basin Programme April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017
Supplying Braille Provided training support in Books to students from Community Based Rehabilitation to pre-school to post 17 NGOs across NE India focus on Graduation basic needs – health, education, RCI certified courses on livelihoods and social inclusion. Foundation course Supported 7 teaachers of JSS to (FC)and B.Ed(visual commence research on Inclusive impairment) Education Training Programmes for NGOs to promote Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
4 Promoting 1996 Roilang Livelihood Vocational, Livelihoodand National CBM, Germany 73,05,204=00 Sustainable Academy,Shillong Open School programme for 150 Dept of Social Livelihoods Livelihood PWDs and other vulnerable youth Welfare,Govt of Training,Trebrongre,W Supported 1000 Households from10 Meghalaya Garo Hills villages in E.K Hills for Climate Self generated Sustainable Options for Change resilient livelihoods. income Uplifting Natural resource Management Bethany Society Livelihoods(SOUL) ProgrammeDadengreBlock,W.Garo IGSSS,New Delhi Supporting Meghalaya Hills MBDA Basin Development Partnering with MBDA in 4 Blocks Meghalaya Society Authority (MBDA) for promoting enterprises for Promoting Converging with Support 150 SHGs of PWDs Livelihoods ( Govt various Supported trainings in rural of Meghalaya) Govt.Department for enterprises for 500 farmers promoting inclusive Promoted innovative vegetable livelihoods cultivation and livestock training for Promoting and training 300 farmers inclusive SHGs IFAD programme,Tura 5 Social Inclusion and 2004 Promoting inclusion of DPOs formed in 39 Blocks across Caritas India,New 91,51,640=00 Empowerment persons with Meghalaya impacting 3000 PWDs Delhi through Community disability(PWDs) in all CBR programme in 400 villages CBM Based Rehabilitation mainstream Supported over 1700 persons with CBR-Forum, (CBR) programmes in W. Garo mental illness in 7 Districts through Bangalore Hills, S Garo Hills & S comprehensive support Jan VikasSamiti, W Khasi Hills Varanasi Promoting and JJO’Dwyer and 10
empowering Disabled friends fund People’s The Hans Organisation(DPOs) Foundation, New Promoting and joining Delhi State and regional District Social networks Welfare, S W Khasi Promoting Community Hills. Mental Health in selected pockets of Meghalaya 6 Caring for the aged 2002 Facilitating Old Age Over 600 availing of this programme DRDA- West Garo Hills In kind Pension Scheme and under the supervision of the President, foodgrainsto Senior Bethany Citizens from remote Society rural areas of W.Garo Hills 8 Regional Strategy for 2016 Networked with 15 Promoting Inclusive Education in 15 LFI-Austria 97,36,649=00 Innovative and institutions in NE to institutions across NE India. Inclusive Education develop a 5 year Capacity building of teachers and LilianneFonds - JVS- in NE strategy for Inclusive school community – 30 key teachers Varanasi Education in NE India trained who further trained staff in 15 institutions Creating awareness on quality CBM-India Australia and education in SSA programmes in 20 Italy Districts across NE
9 The Golden Bridge 2014 Empowering children 40 pre-school children supported for Shanti Onlus, Italy 74,000=00 Project from poor families to health, education and nutrition link with education in Creating educational opportunities for Pungweiken Village, elementary and high school students East Khasi Hills,
Mr. Carmo Noronha Executive Director August 31,2017
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ANNUAL REPORT2015-2016
“We dream of a world wherein all enjoy fullness of being…..”
Arai Mile, New Tura, W. Garo Hills, 794101, Meghalaya, INDIA Lady Veronica Lane, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, 793003, Meghalaya, INDIA Ph: 91-3651-232396, 91-364-2210631, 09436119808, [email protected], www.bethanysociety.org
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From the Executive Director
In September 2015 the leaders of 192 nations from across the world came together at the United Nations to agree on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as they had done at the end of 1999 to agree on the Millennium Development Goals. The focus more than ever before is on the eradication of poverty and more importantly to do this in inclusive settings so that “No one is left behind.”
The SDGs were created to guide all countries to achieve sustainable development by 2030
“Sustainable development recognizes that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, combating inequality within and among countries, preserving the planet, creating sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and fostering social inclusion are linked to each other and are interdependent.” - 2030 Agenda, para 13
For Bethany Society this is a clarion call to be relevant and to measure its impact against internationally agreed upon indicators. It is a call to “Think Globally and Act Locally.” It is a call to go back to our roots and be true to our vision. It is also an encouragement and support that the Bethany Society thrust towards inclusion through mainstreaming strategies adopted to “Make The Right Real” , are on the right track and should be followed with even more rigor and vigour.
At all levels of the organization, sustainability concerns are demanding leadership that is humble, inspiring, bold, accountable, transparent and committed to the cause. Sustainability demands “a consistent and intelligent method….of rigorously assembling evidence to track progress”… This perhaps is the greatest challenge for Bethany Society over the next 15 years. We need to say “YES” to this responsibility.
The support of the Governing Body and resource organisations for taking such bold and innovative steps keeps us motivated. The enthusiasm of the personnel of various units under inspiring leadership, in embarking on programmes that go beyond the confines of Bethany Society and demand collaboration, networking and quality interventions, has made the responsibility of the Executive Director so much more enjoyable and smooth. Programmes such as the Regional Strategy for Inclusive Education in Northeast India (RAISE NE), CBR
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Programmes focusing on Inclusive Development, Inclusive Livelihoods that are Climate Change resilient, Community Mental Health, Community Led Environment Action Network ( CLEAN) for contributing to the SWACHH BHARAT MISSION, support to Disabled Peoples’ Organisations (DPOs) to be independent and inter-dependent ……are a witness to this.
Being open to the voices of our primary stakeholders, particularly persons with disability and children, has been our most challenging, humbling and rewarding experience.
All this, would not have been possible without the support of so many support organisations which include the Meghalaya State Government, The Central Government, International and National NGOs, corporates and more importantly individual donors from across India and the world, parents of students, staff…………. To each of you on behalf of Bethany Society “ THANK YOU AND MAY YOUR NUMBER INCREASE!”
Carmo Noronha July 31, 2016
Launching of the RAISE NE Project: February 26, 2016 3 INGOs, 15 NGOs, 5 STATES (Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura)
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BETHANY SOCIETY: Established 1981 in Meghalaya, India
Organizational Profile:
1. Name & Registered Address of the Organisation: Bethany Society, Arai Mile, New Tura, W. Garo Hills, Meghalaya 794101 2. Address & Contact details of key functionaries:
Mrs. Shirleen B. Sawkmie, President Green Dale, Lower Burney Hills, Arai Mile, New Tura W. Garo Hills, Meghalaya 794101 (M) 9436112004 Mr. Carmo Noronha, Secretary & Executive Director. ( Shillong ) Lady Veronica Lane, Laitumkhrah, Shillong - 793003 Ph: 0364-2210631 M : 09436119808 email: [email protected] Col. T. I. Donald ( Retd ) , Administrator ( Tura ) Arai Mile, New Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - 794101 Ph: 03651-232396 3. Registration details: SR/BS-223/81 of 1981 under Meghalaya Societies Registration Act (Validity till 2019) 214250065 of 1987 under FCRA (Validity till October 31, 2021) 707/12A/CA/’87-’88 under sec 12A(a) of IT Act. PAN : AATB 2783R TAN : SHLB03528A 80G: CIT(E)/10F/714/15-16/16-17/G-0108/739-41 of 13/05/16 (Permanent Validity) Registered under Persons with Disability Act 1995 with Dept of Social Welfare, Govt. of Meghalaya (Validity till 202 4. Profile: Bethany Society is a not-for-profit, secular, registered society established in Mendal, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya in 1981. Its registered office was shifted to Tura, W. Garo Hills in 1985
We dream……(VISION) Of an earth fully alive, wherein everyone enjoys fullness of being.
We work towards this by…….(MISSION) Forming partnerships with people, communities and resources so as to create opportunities which empower, enhance dignity and lead to security of health, food, livelihoods, and shelter in a sustainable manner.
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We work with…….(PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS) People in vulnerable situations such as persons with disabilities, children, youth and women living in extreme poverty, especially those located in remote rural areas.
We work in……(LOCATION) The major focus of our efforts is in Meghalaya and we work in partnership with other organsations across Northeast India Our strategy is…….(OBJECTIVES) To mainstream disability in development programmes; leading to an inclusive, barrier free and rights based society. To create sustainable livelihoods, particularly among rural communities, through application of appropriate technology To promote an attitude of stewardship towards the earth. To create and join networks for greater impact 5. Major Activities: Institutional and community based rehabilitation programmes for the empowerment of persons with disability in all districts of Meghalaya, covering 400 villages and reaching out to 5000 persons with disability. Institutionally, we manage an ‘inclusive school’, 2 Livelihood and Skill Development Centres, 4 hostels. Rural development and rural livelihood programmes in all districts of Meghalaya with a special focus on micro-enterprise development and inclusion. Training and capacity building in the sectors of disability, rural development, rural technology and environment education reaching out to all the Northeastern States.
6. Annual Budget: Recurring about Rs. 300 lakhs.
7. Source of Funding Grants from Government of India and national and international funding organizations 60% Contributions from donors local,national and international 30% Self generated income 10%
Training Parents, CBR workers to support children with Cerebral Palsy BETHANY SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT : 2015-2016 5
8. Governing Body
DETAILS OF GOVERNING BODY ( 2015-2018 )
No. Name Address Age G Occupation Designation
1. Shirleen Sherwood School, Tura, 49 F Entrepreneur & Educationist President B.Sawkmie West Garo Hills, Brooklyn School, (Indian) Meghalaya. 794101 Chandmari, 09436112004 ( M ) Tura, W.Garo Hills, Meghalaya 2. Carmo Noronha Benville Cottage, Bishop 63 M Executive Director Secretary (Indian) Cotton Road Bethany Society Shillong – 793001 Lady Veronica Lane 09436119808 ( M ) Laitumkhrah, Shillong
3. Maria Silva Nirmali 47 F Social Worker Treasurer (Indian) Red Hill Road, Nirmali Laitumkhrah, Red Hill Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong – 793003 Shillong – 793003 09436307413 (M) 4. Thomas Samuel St. Edmund’s College 56 M Principal Member (Indian) Laitumkhrah, St. Edmund’s Hr. Sec School Shillong – 793003 Laitumkhrah, Shillong 09089275161 (M) 5. Bertha Dkhar Grace Cottage 58 F Senior Programme Member (Indian) Jaiaw Shyiap Coordinator (Visually Shillong Bethany Society Impaired) 09862573795 (M) Shillong 6. Mondakini Basu Dutta Cottage 56 F Associate Professor Member (Indian) Moti Nagar St. Anthony’s College Shillong Shillong 09436105986 (M) 7. Tourist Mark Cherith, Pohkseh East 76 M Retired Director, Member (Indian) Shillong Deptt of Education- 09863116264 (M) Meghalaya
8. Lt. Col Referen Boscobel, Arbuthnot Rd 68 M Retired Colonel from Indian Member Diengdoh Laitumkhrah, Shillong Army (Indian) 03642536770
Mr. Carmo Noronha and Ms. Bertha Dkhar were paid salaries as Executive Director and Senior Programme Coordinator in the Society.
No Member of the Governing Body was paid for attending Meetings and no Indian or International travel was supported for any of the Governing Body Members.
There were 2 (two) Governing Body Meetings held during the financial year (2015-2016)
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9. Our key personnel
...... their leadership and dedication and the teamwork of their staff make our interventions
possible and credible...the Society thanks them for their contribution. -
Sl. Name Responsible For Designation & Location Contact Details No
1. Mrs. Shirleen B. Public Relations, Senior President, Tura 9436112004 Sawkmie (Honorary) Citizens’ Programme, Fruit and vegetable processing [email protected] programme, RCI Programmes
2. Mr. Carmo Noronha All Programmes, Resource Executive Director, Shillong 9436119808 Mobilisation & Public Relations, Training, [email protected] Monitoring & Evaluation
3. Col. T. 1. Donald All programmes at Head Administrator, Tura 9436112955 (Retd) Office, Tura and Garo Hills [email protected]
4. Ms. Bertha G. Dkhar Education, Child Rights Senior Programme 9862573795 Coordinator, Shillong [email protected]
5. Mr. Michael Sangma CBR - Garo Hills, Advocacy Senior Programme 9436160292 and Hostels, Garo Hills Coordinator, Tura [email protected]
6. Mr. Herald Massar Administration and Senior Coordinator, Shillong 9863068032 Finance [email protected]
7. Mr. Balerian Margnar Maintenance Senior Coordinator, Shillong 9863088294
8. Mr. Ricky Renthlei Livelihoods Senior Programme 9856030623 Coordinator, Shillong ricky_renthlei @yahoo.com
9. Mr. Sububrata Dey Mainstreaming ( Social Senior Programme 9612496850 Inclusion and Coordinator, Shillong [email protected] Empowerment, CBR) [email protected]
10. Mrs. Rosa Wahlang Jyoti Sroat Inclusive School, Principal, Shillong 8257021700 Master Trainer [email protected]
11. Mrs. Manja Kynter ROILANG Livelihood Programme Coordinator, Academy, Vocational Shillong Training.
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12. Ms. Lubarda Pohtam CBR Programme, Laskein Programme Coordinator 8258853455 Block, W Jaintia Hills Phramer, W. Jaintia Hills [email protected]
Ms. Jenivive Hostels Shillong Programme Coordinator 13. Nongsiej & Mr. Shillong Ferdinand Lyngdoh 14. Mr. Kynsai Sangriang CBR Programme , Programme Coordinator 8414025956 Mawkyrwat Mawkyrwat, South [email protected] West Khasi Hills 15. Mr. Bibhudatta Sahu Regional Strategy for Project Director, 9774892439 Inclusive Education in Shillong [email protected] Northeast (RAISE NE). 16. Darity Khongthaw Community Mental Health Programme Coordinator, 9774213135 Meghalaya Shillong [email protected]
17. Battihun Mary Golden Bridge Project Programme Coordinator 9856821549 Khongmawloh Pungweikyian Village, Pynursla Pynursla
11. THANK YOU
Departments of Social Welfare (EKH, WGH, SWKH, WJH) , Education (SSA, DERT), Rural Development (District Rural Development Agencies), Art & Culture, Office of the Commissioner of Persons with Disability, Deputy Commissioners (EKH, WGH) from the Government of Meghalaya. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI National Institute of Visually Handicapped, Dehradun National Institute of Hearing Handicapped, Mumbai Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi Northeastern Hill University, Shillong NERCOMP, IFAD, Shillong MBDA, Shillong NESFAS, Shillong CBM, (Christoffel Blinden Mission), Germany, Italy, Australia & Bangalore Shanti Onlus, Italy ( Marruicia and friends) Light for the World International, Austria The Hans Foundation, New Delhi Isidro Lopez, Sister Lopez and family and friends Spain Caritas India & CBR-Forum, Bangalore Jan Vikas Samiti, Varanasi and Lilianne Fonds, Netherlands Indo Global Social Service Society, New Delhi Kevin Dessa, Australia Susan Paisley, Kiran and Laura Singh USA Mr. J.J. O’Dwyer & friends, Ireland Delia & Christian Klages and Viren fur Hilfe, Germany Janai Lang, Torino, Italy Jack and Melita Noronha and friends from UK BETHANY SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT : 2015-2016 8
Sponsors & friends from: India The Christian Brothers, especially from St. Edmund’s Community, Shillong. The Missionaries of Christ Jesus, Meghalaya The Society for the Welfare of the Disabled and its units, Shillong The All Meghalaya Association of Persons with Disability, Meghalaya Meghalaya Deaf Association, Shillong Mission Trust, Shillong Nazareth Hospital, Shillong Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong Yatendra Agarwal and Eco Solutions, Mumbai Sherwood School, Tura Schools, Colleges, hostels across Meghalaya supporting inclusion NGO friends from across the State and Region. The many individuals and groups and organizations from Shillong and Tura who support our programmes on an almost weekly basis throughout the year Our Clients in all our programmes. We continue to seek your support and pray for your well-being The next few pages give a glimpse of various interventions.
Inclusive Livelihoods (150 SHGs , 1000 PWDs)
Carmo Noronha, Executive Director July 31, 2016
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Annual Report Annexure: Summary of Programmes 2015-2016 Bethany Society, Meghalaya
S.No Name of the Started Nature of Outcome/Follow-up Collaboration/Source of funds(Rs) Expenditure . Project/Location in Project/Activities/Areas 1. Hostels for 1986 4hostels-2 in Tura & 2 in Students undergoing formal Ministry of Social Justice & 32,34,036.25 PWDsShillong& Tura Shillong for 152 PWDS education are supported for Empowerment, GOI. Cross Disability higher studies as per need. Sponsorships from Spain, Italy, PWDS avail of formal and Students in livelihood training USA, India, Australia, friends non-formal education are supported for micro- in Shillong programmes and enterprise development and Bethany Society sustainable livelihoods credit linkage. Contribution from parents training 152 completed programmes. 2. Jyoti Sroat School 1992 An inclusive, pre-school to Follows the Meghalaya Board CBM, Germany 26,10,102.26 Inclusive, Shillong class XII, school with a of Secondary education Bethany Society, Sponsorships, special focus on students Curriculum and is recognized Donations, Local fund raising, with visual impairment by the Department of SSA , IGNOU Out of 230 students, 80 are Education NIVH (Dehradun) children with disability. Students are supported for Parents’ Contribution Supports B.Ed. & other Higher Secondary, graduation trainings for teachers from and post-graduation SSA Model Inclusive Education Programme established Appeared for Class X and ……appeared for Class XII 3. Promoting Inclusion 2013 Advocating for changing students completed B.Ed NIVH Dehradun 52,19,136.98 through Government systems to students completed Light for the World-Austria Mainstreaming promote inclusion of PWDs Foundation Course North Eastern Hill University Nodal Centre of NIVH for Braille Books supplied to NGOs promoting Braille in Meghalaya and Nagaland and Northeast, Development to students from various Braille Codes for regional classes NE languages Work commenced on Braille Supplying Braille Books to codes of different regional students from pre-school to languages post Graduation Create awareness for RCI certified courses on Government officials through Foundation course (FC)and trainings in Meghalaya BETHANY SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT : 2015-2016 10
B.Ed(visual Administrative Institute impairment) (MATI) Training Programmes for Provided training support in NGOs to promote CBR to 15 NGOs across NE Community Based India Rehabilitation (CBR)
4 Promoting 1996 Roilang Livelihood Vocational, Livelihoodand CBM 77,86,382.24 Sustainable Academy,Shillong National Open School Dept of Social Welfare,Govt of Livelihoods Livelihood programme for 200 PWDs and Meghalaya Training,Trebrongre,WGar other vulnerable youth Self generated income o Hills Supported 1000 Households Bethany Society Sustainable Options for from17 villages in E.K Hills IGSSS,New Delhi Uplifting for Climate Change resilient MBDA Livelihoods(SOUL) livelihoods. Meghalaya Society for Supporting Meghalaya Natural resource Management Promoting Livelihoods ( Govt of Basin Development ProgrammeDadengreBlock,W Meghalaya) Authority (MBDA) .Garo Hills District Social Welfare, S W Converging with various Partnering with MBDA in 4 Khasi Hills. Govt.Department for Blocks for promoting promoting inclusive enterprises livelihoods Supported trainings in rural Promoting and training enterprises for 500 farmers inclusive SHGs IFAD programme,Tura 5 Social Inclusion and 2004 Promoting inclusion of DPOs formed in 39 Blocks Caritas India,New Delhi 92,88,962.81 Empowerment persons with across Meghalaya impacting CBM through Community disability(PWDs) in all 3000 PWDs CBR-Forum, Bangalore Based Rehabilitation mainstream programmes in CBR programme in 400 Jan VikasSamiti, Varanasi (CBR) W. Garo Hills, S Garo Hills villages JJODwyer and friends fund & S W Khasi Hills Supported over 1700 persons The Hans Foundation, New Promoting and empowering with mental illness in 7 Delhi Disabled People’s Districts through Rehabilitation Council of India Organisation(DPOs) comprehensive support Foreign Contribution General Promoting and joining State Education and Rehabilitation and regional networks with Disability Promoting Community BETHANY SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT : 2015-2016 11
Mental Health in selected pockets of Meghalaya 6 Caring for the aged 2002 Facilitating Old Age Over 600 availing of this DRDA- West Garo Hills In kind Pension Scheme and programme under the foodgrainsto Senior supervision of the President, Citizens from remote rural Bethany areas of W.Garo Hills Society 7 Regional Strategy for 2016 Networked with 15 Promoting Inclusive LFI-Austria 30,84,060.12 Innovative and institutions in NE to Education in 15 institutions LilianneFonds - JVS-Varanasi Inclusive Education develop a 5 year strategy across NE India. CBM-India Australia and Italy in NE for Inclusive Education In Capacity building of teachers NE India and school community. Creating awareness on quality education in SSA programmes 8 The Golden Bridge 2014 Empowering children from 30 pre-school children Shanti Onlus, Italy 4,00,000.00 Project poor families to link with supported for health, education in Pungweiken educaiton and nutrition Village, East Khasi Hills, Creating educational opportunities for elementary and high school students 9 Bethany Office Expenses, Repair Training ,Sale and .Exhibition, 28,14,303.12 Administrative and Maintenance, Salary Donation and Contribution etc. Expenses and provident fund to the Staff, Training expenses etc 3,44,36,983.78
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ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 2015
We dream of an earth fully alive wherein all enjoy fullness of being ……………….
Established 1981, Mendal, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India
Arai Mile, New Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794101 Lady Veronica Lane, Laitumkhrah, Shillong – 793001 Phone No.: +91-364-2210631, 91-9436119808 Email: [email protected], website: www.bethanysociety.in
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1. INTRODUCTION
Bethany Society is a non- profit, secular, registered, charitable Society established in Mendal, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India in 1981, under the vision and inspiring leadership of Sister Rosario Lopez.
We dream……….. Of an earth fully alive, wherein everyone enjoys fullness of being.
We work towards this by………. Forming partnerships with people, communities and resources so as to create opportunities which empower, enhance dignity, include and lead to security of health, nutrition, livelihoods and shelter in a sustainable manner.
We work with…….. People in vulnerable situations such as persons with disabilities, children, youth and women living in extreme poverty, particularly those residing in remote rural areas.
We work in……….. Northeast India and the major focus of our interventions is in Meghalaya.
Our Strategy is…………… To organize programmes on disability which are inclusive, barrier free and rights based, using the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) approach. To create sustainable livelihoods, particularly among rural communities, through application of appropriate technology and promotion of micro-enterprises. To promote an attitude of stewardship towards the earth. To create and join networks for greater impact.
We value……. Transparency, excellence, collaboration, interdependence and networking in furtherance of our dream.
2. ORGANISATION PROFILE:
Registration details: Meghalaya Societies Registration Act.SR/BS-223/81 of 1981 (Valid till January 2016) 214250065 of 1987 under FCRA valid till March 31, 2016 ( Registration is applied for) 707/12A/CA/’87 under sec 12 A (a) of IT Act. Registered under PWD Act 1995 ( Government of Meghalaya)
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Major Activities: Institutional and Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programmes focusing on mainstreaming disability reached out to a population of 6,000 persons with disability living in over 600 villages of Meghalaya and some states of Northeast India such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram. Rural development and rural livelihood programmes in seven districts of Meghalaya- East Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, West Garo Hills, East Garo Hills, West Jaintia Hills and South Garo Hills in over 500 villages with a major focus on micro-enterprise development and appropriate technology for mitigating climate change variations. Training and capacity building in the sectors of disability, rural development, rural technology, environment education reached out over 6000 clients which included teachers, professionals in disability sector, farmers, NGO personnel, persons with disability in all Northeastern States. Formed and became a part of local, regional, national and international networks and collaborations as a strategy for reaching out to a larger number of clients.
Staff: Institutional staff: 70 Rural Development: 50 Staff Benefits: Casual Leave, Earned leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Provident Fund, Pension, Insurance, Gratuity and Leave Encashment, Sponsored professional training.
Annual Budget: Recurring above Rs. 300 lakhs.
3. DETAILS OF GOVERNING BODY ( 2012 - 2015)
Sl. Name Address Age G Occupation Designation No. Dakopgre, West Garo Hills, 1. Shirleen B. Sawkmie Meghalaya-794101 47 F Educationist & Entrepreneur President 9436112004 (M) Benville Cottage, Bishop Cotton Rd 2. Carmo Noronha 62 M Development Professional Secretary Shillong 793001 9436119808 (M) 3. Maria Silva Nirmali, Red Hill Road, 50 F Social Worker Treasurer Laitumkrah Shillong 793003 9436307413 (M) Grace Cottage, Jaiaw, Shillong 4. Bertha G. Dkhar 53 F Teacher Member 9862573795 (M) 5. Lt. Col (Retd) Boscobel, Arbutnot Road, 66 M Farmer Member Referen Diengdoh Shillong 793003 364-2536770 6. Mondakini Basu Motinagar, Shillong 793003 55 F Associate Professor Member 9436105986 (M) 7. T. Samuel St. Edmund's Campus, 50 M Principal Member Laitumkhrah, Shillong 793003 9089275161 (M) 8. Tourist Mark Cherith, Pohkseh East, Shillong 70 M Retd. Director of Education, Member 793006 Govt of Meghalaya 9863116264 (M)
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Mr. Carmo Noronha and Ms. Bertha Dkhar are paid by the Socity for their services as Executive Director and Senior Programme Coordinator, Mainstreaming Disability Unit. (Education).
The Governing Body meets three times a year for evaluating programmes and discussing policy matters. Individual programmes have separate Managing Committees, responsible for the functioning of the programmes. Thus a decentralized approach is encouraged and the same is followed at the individual programme level to deyelop leadership. Managing Committees have been mandated to work on the core issues of quality, sustainability, standard operating procedures and accountability.
No member of the Governing Body or Managing Committees or staff was supported for foreign travel or local travel or provided allowances from Society funds in the year 2014-2015
4. Our key personnel
...... their leadership and dedication and the teamwork of their staff make our interventions possible
and credible...the Society thanks them for their contribution.-
Sl. Name Responsible For Designation & Contact Details No Location
1. Mrs. Shirleen B. Public Relations, Senior President, Tura 9436112004 Sawkmie Citizens’ Programme, Fruit and vegetable processing [email protected] programme, RCI Programmes
2. Mr. Carmo Noronha All Programmes, Resource Executive Director, 9436119808 Mobilisation & Public Shillong Relations, Training, [email protected] Monitoring & Evaluation
3. Col. T. 1. Donald All programmes at Head Administrator Tura 9436112955 (Retd) Office and Garo Hills [email protected]
4. Ms. Bertha G. Dkhar Mainstreaming Education Senior Programme 9862573795 Coordinator, Shillong
5. Mr. Michael Sangma CBR - Garo Hills, Advocay Senior Programme 9436160292 and Hostels, Garo Hills Coordinator, Tura
6. Mr. Herald Massar Administration and Senior Coordinator, 9863068032 Finance, Shillong Shillong [email protected]
7. Mr. Balerian Margnar Maintenance Senior Coordinator, 9863088294 Shillong
8. Mr. Ricky Renthiel Mainstrearning Livelihoods Senior Programme 9856030623 Coordinator, Shillong [email protected]
9. Mr. Gary Nengnong Mainstrearning Social Senior Programme 9856122072 Inclusion and Empowerment Coordinator, Shillong
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Sl. Name Responsible For Designation & Contact Details No Location
10. Mrs. Rosa Wahlang Jyoti Sroat Inclusive School, Principal, Shillong 8257021700 CRR Training
11. Mrs. Manja Kynter ROILANG Livelihood Programme Academy, Vocational Coordinator, Shillong Training.
12. Mr. Ralph Jana CBR - Training & Training Coordinator, 8575500873 Monitoring Shillong [email protected]
Ms. Jenivive Hostels Shillong Programme 13. Nonsiej & Mr. Coordinator Ferdinand Lyngdoh Shillong 14. Mr. Kynsai Sangriang CBR Programme Programme 8414025956 Coordinator Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills 15. Ms. Pynhoi CBR Programme, Laskein Programme 9856048594 Tang Block ,Phramer,Jaintia Hills. Coordinator, Phramer, East Jaintia Hills 16. Darity Khongthaw Community Mental Health Programme Meghalaya Coordinator, Shillong 17. Battihun Mary Golden Bridge Project Programme Khongmawloh Pungweikyian Village, Coordinator Pynursla
5. OUR GRATITUDE TO THE FOLLOWING WHO MADE OUR INTERVENTION POSSIBLE
• Departments of Social Welfare (EKH, WGH, SWKH, WJH) , Education (SSA, DERT), Rural Development (District Rural Development Agencies), Art & Culture, Office of the Commissioner of Persons with Disability, Deputy Commissioners (EKH, WGH) from the Government of Meghalaya. • Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI • National Institute of Visually Handicapped, Dehradun • Northeastern Hill University, Shillong • NERCOMP, IFAD • CBM, (Christoffel Blinden Mission), Germany, Italy & Bangalore • Shanti Onlus, Italy ( Marruicia and friends) • Light for the World, Austria • The Hans Foundation, New Delhi • Isidro Lopez, Sister Lopez and family and friends • Caritas India & CBR-Forum, Bangalore • Jan Vikas Samiti, Varanasi and LilianneFonds, Netherlands • Indo Global Social Service Society, New Delhi • Mr. J.J. O’Dwyer & friends, Ireland • Delia & Christian Klages and Viren fur Hilfe, Germany • Janai Lang, Torino, Italy • Jack and Melita Noronha and friends from UK • Sponsors & friends from: India, Australia, USA • The Christian Brothers, especially from St. Edmund’s Community, Shillong.
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• The Missionaries of Christ Jesus, Meghalaya • The Society for the Welfare of the Disabled and its units, Shillong • The All Meghalaya Association of Persons with Disability, Meghalaya • Meghalaya Deaf Association, Shillong • Mission Trust, Shillong • Sanker, Shillong • Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong • Yatendra Agarwal and Eco Solutions, Mumbai • Sherwood School, Tura • Schools, Colleges, hostels across Meghalaya supporting inclusion • NGO friends from across the State and Region. • The many individuals and groups and organizations from Shillong and Tura who support our programmes on an almost weekly basis throughout the year • Our Clients in all our programmes.
We continue to seek your support and pray for your well-being The next few pages give a glimpse of various interventions.
Mr. Carmo Noronha Secretary & Executive Director July 31, 2015
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Annual Report Annexure: Summary of Programmes 2014-2015 Bethany Society, Meghalaya
S.No. Name of the Started Nature of Outcome/Follow-up Collaboration/Source of Expenditure Project/Location in Project/Activities/Areas funds(Rs) 1. Hostels for PWDS 1986 4 hostels-2 in Tura & 2 in Students undergoing formal Ministry of Social Justice 27,02,183=00 Shillong & Tura Shillong for 152 PWDS education are supported for & Empowerment, GOI. Cross Disability higher studies as per need. Sponsorships from Spain, PWDS avail of formal Students in livelihood Italy, USA, India, education programmes and training are supported for Australia, parents and sustainable livelihoods macro-enterprise friends in Shillong & training development and credit Bethany Society linkage. Contribution from parents 152 completed programmes. 2. Jyoti Sroat School, 1992 An inclusive, pre-school to Follows the Meghalaya CBM, Germany 22,07,119=00 Shillong class XII, school with a Board of Secondary Bethany Society, (Mainstreaming special focus on students education Curriculum and Sponsorships, Donations, Education Unit) with visual impairment is recognized by the Local fund raising, Out of 200 students, 80 are Department of Education SSA children with disability. First batch of students sent NIVH (Dehradun) Supports B.Ed. & other for class XII Parents’ Contribution trainings for teachers from Students are supported for SSA Higher Secondary, graduation and post- graduation Model Inclusive Education Programme established 3. Mainstreaming 2013 Promoting Inclusive 17 students completed B.Ed NIVH Dehradun 49,18,123=00 Education Unit Education across NE India 50 students completed Light for the World-Austria Nodal Centre of NIVH for Foundation Course North Eastern Hill promoting Braille in Braille Books supplied to University Northeast, Development Meghalaya and Nagaland Braille Codes for regional and to students from NE languages various classes Supplying Braille Books to Work commenced on students from pre-school to Braille codes of different post Graduation regional languages RCI certified courses on Foundation course (FC)and B.Ed(visual impairment)
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S.No. Name of the Started Nature of Outcome/Follow-up Collaboration/Source of Expenditure Project/Location in Project/Activities/Areas funds(Rs) 4 Mainstreaming 1996 Roilang Livelihood Vocational, Livelihood and CBM 33,28,807=00 Livelihoods Unit Academy,Shillong National Open School Dept of Social Welfare Livelihood programme for 200 PWDs ,Govt of Meghalaya Training,Trebrongre,W and other vulnerable youth Self generated income Garo Hills 1000 Households from17 Bethany Society Sustainable Options for villages in E.K Hills IGSSS,New Delhi Uplifting Natural resource Livelihoods(SOUL) Management Programme Converging with various DadengreBlock,W.Garo Govt. Department for Hills promoting inclusive livelihoods Promoting and training inclusive SHGs IFAD programme,Tura 5 Social Inclusion and 2004 Promoting inclusion of DPOs formed in 39 Blocks Light for the World, 72,01,632=00 Empowerment Unit persons with across Meghalaya Austria disability(PWDs) in all impacting 3000 PWDs Caritas India,New Delhi mainstream programmes in CBR programme in 400 CBM W. Garo Hills & S W Khasi villages CBR-Forum, Bangalore Hills Trained and provided field Jan Vikas Samiti, Varanasi Promoting and empowering support to 15 NGOs across JJODwyer and friends fund Disabled People’s NE India Organisation(DPOs) Trained over 100 teachers Training in CBR in B.Ed and foundation Promoting and joining State course in inclusive and regional networks Education Trained 150 inclusive SHGs
6 Mainstreaming Health 2006 Comprehensive Eyecare Eyecare support to CBR Light for the World,Austria 66,76,710=00 and rehabilitation in programme, eye-screening Hans Foundation, New collaboration with Mission in schools, cataract Delhi Trust,Shillong operations reached over Comprehensive Mental 5000 clients. Health promotion across Over 1000 persons with Meghalaya in collaboration severe mental health Sanker and problems identified and are MLCU,Shillong under medication and mental health included in CBR programmes 8 BETHANY SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT (2014-2015)
S.No. Name of the Started Nature of Outcome/Follow-up Collaboration/Source of Expenditure Project/Location in Project/Activities/Areas funds(Rs) 7 Caring for the aged 2002 Facilitating Old Age Over 600 availing of this DRDA- West Garo Hills In kind Pension Scheme and programme under the foodgrains to Senior supervision of the Citizens from remote rural President, Bethany areas of W.Garo Hills Society 8 Regional Strategy for 2014 Networked with 15 Proposal sent for support to LFW-Austria 15,00,000=00 Innovative and institutions in NE to three international INGOs JVS-Varanasi Inclusive Education develop a 5 year strategy CBM-Australia and Italy in NE for Inclusive Education In NE India 9 The Golden Bridge 2014 Empowering children from 30 pre-school children Shanti Onlus, Italy 5,00,000=00 Project poor families to link with supported for health, education in Pungweiken educaiton and nutrition Village, East Khasi Hills,
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