Annual Report 2015-16
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“How deeply you touch lives around you is how rich your life is.” -Sadhguru Annual Report 2015-16 Isha Outreach, the social development branch of Isha Foundation (founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev) has been involved in several path breaking - environmental, educational, health and community revitalization efforts in rural India. - Working primarily in South India, Isha Outreach has become an example of the transformation that human intention and effort can bring about. One of Isha Outreach’s main projects towards development in rural India is the Action for Rural Rejuvenation. The project Action for Rural Rejuvenation (ARR) has been initiated with the aim of boosting the well-being of the body, mind and economy of the people in rural India and thereby uplifting their lives. For several years, Isha has closely been involved in improving farmers’ situations and the general state of agriculture in Tamil Nadu. Since 2013, Isha has been focusing on supporting Farmers Producer Organisations (FPO) as a means for small farmers to find better prices for their products and also expand beyond their agricultural role. Isha has also been spearheading a people’s movement since 2004, to increase the green cover of Tamil Nadu through Project Green Hands. Recipient of the ‘Indira Gandhi Parayavaran Puruskar’ in 2010, India’s highest award for the environment by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the project has planted several million trees since its inception in 2004. OUR MISSION We work to mobilize rural populations and marginalized social groups to transform their communities by providing holistic healthcare, building sustainable livelihoods, empowering farmers, and promoting life in harmony with our environment. IshaOutreach Initiatives Action for Rural Rejuvenation Health Initiatives Farmer Producers Organization Yoga and Community Games Mobile Health Clinics Isha Rural Health Clinics Gramotsavam and Rural Games Project Green Hands Trees for all Isha Agro-Forestry Trees for Life Green School Movement Highlights this year -As one of the biggest floods of the century hit Chennai this year, Isha deployed its Mobile Health clinics (MHC’s) to the flood affected districts of Chennai and Cuddalore with appropriate medicines, vaccines, paramedics and doctors. - As part of this initiative, Isha offered the Nilavembu Kudineer herbal preparation to 1 million people. The preparation prevents contagious diseases such as dengue, chickungunya, swine flu and bird flu. - Isha Gramotsavam - Isha’s Annual Rural Sports Festival, was held in Coimbatore, with Padamashree Sachin Tendulkar as the chief guest. - 50,63,870 saplings of various tree varieties were produced. - In 2015-16, the Green School Movement project was launched in Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu involving 170 Government and Government aided schools to produce 3,40,000 saplings. Action for Rural Rejuvenation Sensing the urgent need to take action against human suffering in rural India, Sadhguru initiated Action for Rural Rejuvenation (ARR), a rural revitalization program, in 2003. The program provides a comprehensive approach to improved health, livelihood and community revitalization. Action for Rural rejuvenation (ARR)’s primary objective is to improve the overall health and quality of life of the rural poor. ARR is a unique, well-defined philanthropic effort, which enhances existing development schemes by supporting indigenous models of health, disease prevention and community participatory governance, while offering primary health care services by allopathic treatment as well as native system (Siddha, Ayurveda) of medicines through its dedicated team of qualified and trained personnel. Throughout this project, health is viewed holistically, involving a multitude of unparalleled components to create healthier environments and wholesome ways of living, targeting the mind, body and spirit concurrently. Rural Health ARR’s health initiative is designed to overcome the two main road blocks in rural healthcare – cost and access. One of ARR’s innovative solutions has been Mobile Health Clinics (MHCs) – healthcare on the move! MHCs are specially designed all-terrain healthcare vehicles capable of reaching areas otherwise inaccessible to conventional healthcare providers. The mobile units combine a pharmacy, awareness generation units and doctor’s office, all built into a truck which tours the villages, staffed by a doctor, nurse, pharmacy assistant, and driver. They bring free, high-quality healthcare and are of invaluable assistance to those who are most vulnerable to disease and infection. For complicated cases which need further investigation or treatment, the MHCs often refer patients to Isha Rural Health Clinics (IRHCs). IRHCs are clinics in centrally situated rural locations which serve up to 30-60 surrounding villages and an average of sixty patients daily. They provide communities with 24-hour access to affordable and expert healthcare services. Mobile Health Clinics(MHC) Chennai and Cuddalore Relief efforts by MHC this year – In December 2015, one of the worst floods of the century hit Chennai and the surrounding coastal areas. Sadhguru at this time appealed to all volunteers to help out in whichever way they could. The Mobile Health Clinics equipped with doctors and paramedics were sent to the flood hit areas to provide free consultation and treatment to people who could not move out. “After the Tsunami, ISHA volunteers have played a big role in helping our coastal community rebuild in a more permanent, safe and effective way. They have taught us yoga, established herbal gardens and community games and have been providing high quality free medical care at our doorsteps.” - Nayakarpettai, Cuddalore District As part of this initiative, Isha offered the Nilavembu Kudineer herbal preparation to 1 million people. The preparation prevents contagious diseases such as dengue, chickungunya, swine flu and bird flu. 320,000 people have received the medicine so far. Volunteers distributed food items and essential amenities in flood-affected areas. Rice, water, children’s diapers, clothes for men, women and children, sanitary napkins, toothpastes, toiletries, biscuits, bedspreads and blankets were offered to affected populations. Patients treated in Chennai Male Female Total Village patients patients Patients treated treated Kullathur 291 113 178 Vyasarpadi -Gandhipuram - 110 1 173 63 Vyasarpadi -Kalyanapuram 261 -2 373 112 Manali-Ambethkar street 183 78 105 Kurukku pettai-Nethaji 118 street 202 84 Anakaputhur 380 84 296 Karaiyansavadi 312 112 200 Vyasarpadi -3 326 128 198 Number of relief camps 8 Number of days 6 Grand Total 2240 Patients treated in Cuddalore district Male Female patients patients Village Total treated treated Alappakkam 123 M-38 85 Periyapattu 111 25 86 Kamalimedu 86 29 57 Thyakavalli 43 8 35 Aandaar mulli pallam 125 29 96 Silambimangalam 91 40 51 Madavapallam 15 0 15 Koththattai 125 32 93 Kalkunam 174 51 123 Bhuthampadi 56 15 41 Periyakattupalayam 126 52 74 Vishoor 97 35 62 Kadampuliur 98 34 64 Malikampattu 84 25 59 Number of relief camps 14 Number of days 6 Grand Total 1354 Achievements of MHC this year 6 Mobile Health Clinics were functional in 2015. #villages touched/week: 212 villages Total # of visits to these villages: 6017 Patients treated by MHC this year Total # of Patients 82862 Male 30077 Female 52785 Paediatrics 10826 Geriatrics 33453 Patients Share Perumal, 69 years, Nathegoundenpudur Village, Coimbatore I have severe joint pains and when I came to know Ramathal Iyyasamy, 70 years, Alandurai about Isha Free Mobile clinic visiting our village every (Coimbatore District) week for free treatments, I started getting their free treatment, medicines and Pain relief oils all free of cost. “Our village is deprived of Transport and Hospital facilities due to which we have I am getting their free medicines and checking my blood to travel very long distances for our pressure level every week, thereby keeping it in control. livelihood. It becomes very difficult for My financial situation is very low, and for sure I would aged people to travel for any medical not be able to buy these medicines every week, but for treatment to the nearby hospital. Since the 1.Isha Free Mobile Clinic is supporting me. Isha Free mobile clinic is visiting our For people like us, this is a real blessing. I thank Isha village and treating us and giving on behalf of all of them.” medicines free of cost we are feeling really very blessed and happy. I am getting treatment and medicines for my high blood pressure and am very satisfied by this facility.” Isha Rural Health Clinics(IRHC) Isha Rural Health Clinics (IRHC)s respond to a community’s need for affordable and accessible quality health care. Two of the IRHC’s have been equipped with a lab, pharmacy and facilities for minor surgery. Each IRHC serves 30 to 60 surrounding villages and treats an average of 60 patients daily. Most of the allopathic medicines are procured in bulk directly from the producer and sold at 50% market price. Master Health Check-up at subsidized rate is conducted quarterly. Each IRHC is equipped with a lab, a pharmacy with medicines available at 50% discount, and minor surgery facilities. Apart from its in-house doctor, the IRHC also has a team of visiting specialists for gynaecology, ENT and paediatrics. What makes these clinics really special is that many among the 10-member staff in each clinic are full-time volunteers. This year Alandurai IRHC 2015-16 Month Villages Total Average Total ECGs covered Patients patients/day Tests done April 35 666 22 233 28 May 39 858 28 153 19 June 35 869 29 269 32 July 38 912 29 287 19 August 37 923 30 339 25 Sept 33 960 31 285 18 Oct 29 1017 33 384 26 Nov 32 1337 48 382 22 Dec 31 1230 40 355 22 Jan 39 928 32 324 12 Feb 30 981 34 410 34 March 35 793 26 311 33 Top three investigations: Blood Sugar, Urine (gravidex), ECG Dental Care service is available in one of our IRHC at Alandurai Village, Coimbatore district since 2012.