Bethany Society Annual Report We Dream of a World Where All Enjoy Fulness of Being! Count Me In..!
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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. Carmo Noronha July 31,2017 2 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. 3 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 !! 4 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) 5 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. Sl. Name Responsible For Designation & Location Contact Details No 12. Ms. Wanbiet Tang CBR Programme, Laskein Programme Coordinator [email protected] Block, W Jaintia Hills Phramer, W. Jaintia