Dear Friends,

We are very happy to inform you now the very first month of the New Year was encouraging and promising us as our activities are concerned. 

On the 4^th of January 2007 an exhibition-cum-sale fair was organized by ‘Jan Shikshan Sansthan Raigad’, at Taluka- Pen, Dist. Raigad, which was enormously successful in every respect. 

This ‘beyond expectation’ success on one hand has encouraged us to go ahead with many other activities and on the other hand has given us spiritual strength and energy for the activities we have planned to undertake during the year 2007.

Jan Shikshan Sansthan Raigad, running under aegis of Yuvak Pratishthan, was sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi .

The fair called ‘Melawa 2007’ conducted for the beneficiaries who have completed their courses and those who are being trained in different vocational courses. The main objective of the Melawa was:

a.        Exhibition cum sale of the material prepared by the beneficiaries.

b.       To enable the new entrepreneurs to get new skills of management, marketing & communication.

More than 1200 beneficiaries from different Taluka of Raigad District of Maharashtra , were participated the Melawa. Dr. Medha Somaiya, Chairperson, J.S.S. Raigad; Mrs. Geeta Vaishampayan, Director (I/c); Dr. Kirit Somaiya, President, Yuvak Pratishthan Mumbai; Shri Naren Jadhav, Vice-Chairman J.S.S. Raigad; Smt. Jyoti Gosavi, Education Officer Z.S.S.; Shri. Budhwani & Shri. Wankhede (both BOM Members); Shri Vinay Apte, Actor; Mrs Vaijayanti Apte, Journalist & Producer; Dr. Prachee Javadekar, Management Expert & Educationalist, attended the event.

The Chairperson welcomed the chief guests & participants.  Dr. Kirit Somaiya inaugurated the event by lightening the lamp. During his address to the participants, he expressed his gratitude and congratulates them for being part of JSS Raigad and making themselves a better way to live on their own.  

The Chief Guests Shri Vinay Apte addressed the beneficiaries about the goods prepared by them and highlighted that a course should be developed on acting as many of the Marathi people working in the field of acting so if the course is developed many talented guys would come up in future.  Also the beneficiaries who have completed the Beauty Parlor & Fashion Designing would also get good opportunity in the film industry.

Smt. Vaijayanti Apte addressed on publicity in Entrepreneurship development. She was impressed by the products made by Adivasi womens & appreciated the Chairperson for her efforts for Melawa. She also gave good wishes for all newly launched small enterpreneurs. She said that whatever product we do, it needs publicity through proper channel. She encourages the participants by giving following examples. One handicapped girl got a lot of market after her show in a ‘Manasi’ programme on Zee Marathi. Another example of a girl who is expert in Mehendi. Now days she takes a lot of orders for Mehendi.

Dr. Prachi Jawadekar addressed the beneficiaries regarding management in their fields or profession. How to come up in their business? Indian womens are successful at management from their inborn itself. Womens can do among 32000 different types of work. Also she gave some easy ways for being good enterpreneurs. She told that every business can be divided in three main parts i.e. Production, Skill & Technical Skill. For every business planning is very necessary thing.  Whenever we wish to set up a business, one should know all necessary things i.e.

1.      From which market we could purchase raw material, machineries. 

2.      Sufficient Manpower is available or not at that place.

3.      Product should be based on public demand.

4.      Where we can get market for final product e.g. if we want to sale Detergent powder, first we’ve to do survey that which detergent is mostly used in that area.

5.      Last but most important thing is quality. We should maintain the same quality of product from starting.

She said that J.S.S. Raigad conducting a very good course of M. S. Office, Internet & E-Mail. From Internet we can get various information.  

She also gave one example of Smt. Sunita Ramnathan who started a business of Pen. Now her turnover is Rs. 1000 corers  

Jyoti Gosavi – JSS is a good example how to utilize the grant in proper manner for the welfare & self-employment of needful people.

     The guests then visited the stalls and interacted with the beneficiaries, appreciated them for making such handicrafts and the material, for which they were given training under the scheme. 

Competitions were held of Bridal show, Mehendi & Imitation Jewelry.   

Dr. Mandot, Mrs. Kashmira Bhatt and Dr. Ashok Joshi were present as judges for these competitions.  Judges distributed prizes to the winners. Following are the winners in above different competitions

Bridal Makeup –

     Savita Bhoir – Pali

     Manisha Patil – Pen

     Manali Nagaonkar – Alibag

Mehendi –

     Vaishali Mohite – Pen

     Sonal Malivia – Pen

     Shashikala Mhatre - Pen

Imitation Jwellary –

     Bhumika Jain – Pen

     Supriya Mhatre – Alibag

     Manisha Wadkar – Pen

The programme concluded by vote of thanks by the Director (I/C) of Jan Shikshan Sansthan Raigad.

Now, highlights of the regular activities:

Jeevan Aasha:

In the month of January, 60 patients have visited our office and registered under Jeevan Aasha.  24 patients have received financial assistance this month from different Trusts.  Others are under process.  The following chart is showing the category of the patients / cases:

Cancer             -        08

Heart               -        09

Kidney              -        06

Brain                -        02

General             -        16

Enquiry             -        60

Apart from this, we have received more than 700 phone calls for enquiry / assistance during the month.

2 Patients screened for CT-Scan & 3 MRI cases forwarded to private institutions to be done at very concessional rates i.e. upto 60% & 50% discount respectively in their charges.

We are receiving regular appreciation and gratitude from the patients.

We would like to draw your attention towards a case of Mr. Manish Mirajkar, who is a resident of A-17/403, Veena Nagar, LBS Marg, Mulund West, Mumbai 400 080.  He is suffering from ‘Blood Cancer’ since past 5 years.  He has been jobless on account of his illness and his wife Mrs. Chayya have been supporting the family by doing home based tailoring work by earnings Rs.2,500/- per month.  He has two school going children.

Mr. Manish has been diagnosed as suffering from Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and has been advised surgery by the Tata Memorial Hospital .  The treatment would cost Rs.10 Lakhs to perform a Stem Cell Transplantation.  Click here for the copy of the certificate issued by the hospital.

We are helping the patient by way of approaching individuals, different trusts for financial assistance to perform such treatment.  We would like to mention here that Rs.2 Lakhs have been arranged from different sources till date. 

We would like to make an appeal to please help in whatever way possible to save Mr. Manish’s life.  Please come forward and support the family.

We request the individuals, organizations, institutions, and all who willing to help / support such patients can help by sending cheques in favour of “Tata Memorial Hospital” with a covering letter mentioning that the payment is being made for the treatment of Manish Suresh Mirajkar and send it to Yuvak Pratishthan, 9C, Neelam Nagar, Mulund East, Mumbai 400 081.  For further information one can contact our office by phone, fax or email.

Slum Intervention Project

According to the PEPFAR guidelines, more focus of HIV /AIDS awareness among youths & Adolescents with implementation of ABC methodology and approach through interactive games like Cricket, Carom, etc. with the message of HIV /AIDS awareness is ongoing process in this project.

A training programme on Generic Condom Promotion was organized by HLFPPT was conducted on 12^th & 13^th January 2007.  Project Co-ordinator and two Out Reach Workers were attended the training workshop.

Similarly NGO planning workshop for US Audit visit to be held during 29^th January to 16^th February 2007, was organized by AVERT Society on 25^th January at Golden Valley Resort, Thane, to validate various documents, process and review of work in the field with all partner NGOs of AVERT Society.

All the regular activities, like BCC Event, One to One, One to Group Sessions, Condom Promotion & Distribution, Tertiary Visit, Secondary Visit, Video Shows, Lectures, Posters Exhibitions, Establishment of Condom Outlets, Treatment and Followup of STD patients, have been done.

PALAVI  KENDRA – (‘S’ Ward)

5637 families have been visited in the month which includes 7890 male, 6724 female get benefited through one to one counselling.  73 ANC cases found.  16 have been referred to our centres at Savitribai Maternity Home & Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital .  7 male, 3 female agreed for voluntary testing referred to VCTC.  5 Tuberculosis patients were sent to RNTCP for further treatment and care. 

A meeting with PLHA (People Living with HIV / AIDS) organized at Ambedkar Matrnity Home, Vikhroli.  MDACS PLHA Meeting co-ordinator Mr. Sandesh Jadhav addressed this meeting.  4 PLHA were participated.

PALAVI  – (‘E’ Ward)

This month in ‘E’ Ward area, our Out Reach Workers had direct interactions with 5671 families, which includes 6280 male and 7252 female.  They were counselled, guided and given proper guidance on health related matters, HIV & PPTCT Centre, Prevention and Family Planning.

In all, No cases found of opportunistic infections.  95 ANC mothers found, out of which 2 have been referred to Nair Hospital PPTCT Centre.  10 cases found suffering from Tuberculosis.  4 cases of Candidacies have been referred to STD Centres. 65 cases of Diabetes were found.

We would like to mention here that we have covered 2,14,125 population of this ward, under which 80 ANC cases are found +ve in this ward.  4 male referred to VCTC.

This month +ve ANC women meeting was held at Nair Hospital .  22 women participated and benefited through counseling.

GTB HOSPITAL

Motivation and empowerment of the patients of GTB Hospital continues with the techniques such as Music Therapy, Yoga, Diet and Nutrition, Biogas Plant and Vocational Training for Rehabilitation of TB patients.

Every week 15-20 patients, which includes both male & female have been attending and taking benefits of yoga every Monday.

Yuvak Pratishthan’s Samarpan Arogya Kendra:

In the month of December, a total of 678 patients, which includes 183 new and 495 old, visited the centre and benefited through allopathic and homeopathic medication.

In all, 11 Asthama, 5 Diabetes, 17 Chronic Arthritis and 6 Cardiac cases found.  Asthama and Chronic Arthritis cases referred for homeopathy treatment, Diabetes referred to Helpage India for further treatment and care.

Regular Mobile General Check –up camps continues.  11 camps held this month in Mulund area.  87 patients visited the camp which includes. We request the citizen of Mulund, Bhandup and all nearby areas to visit the centre and take benefits of all the medication / health related problems from our centre.

Jeevan Akshay(Seva Mobile) :

In the month of January, 5 camps were held at Ramabai Nagar, Bhandup, where 295 persons visited and get benefited through complete check-up, proper guidance and also provided medicines.  This includes 83 New & 212 Old patients.

At Kamraj Nagar, Ghatkopar, 5 camps were held where 268 persons performed complete check-up and provided medicines.

8 cases of STI / STD, which includes 2 new and 6 old cases, have been registered this month.  All of general check-ups like fever, blood pressure etc. were distributed medicines.

Centre for Slum Studies :

In the month of January, Personality Development workshop was conducted for the students of Ruia College during 22nd to 25th January 2007.  12 students from the college actively participated the workshop.  

The sessions were on Time Management, Public Speaking, Group Discussion, Positive Thinking.

Prof. Alpana Sawant of Velingker College was the Resource Person, who presented her views through slide shows on the given topics during sessions.

We sincerely thanks, appreciate our co-workers for fulfilling their duties, and extending support in these activities.

D. K. SHRIVASTAVA

Yuvak Pratishthan

YUVAK PRATISHTHAN

Tel : 2564 40 22 / 44  Fax : 2564 74 96 Email : yuvak@vsnl.in  Website : www.yuvakp.org