CCO Profile - Sahayog Samaj Kendra, Chowk

Name of CCO: "Sahayog Samaj Kendra"

Year of Foundation: 2010

Vision: Bringing Social Change among the Poor and leading them to overall Development

Mission: To unite the needy and the poor, in order to bring development at the grassroot level.

Geographical Coverage: 

Covering 12 Areas (Vibhags)

Director: Fr. Joseph Borges

CCO Staff: Sr. Shweta and Ms. Suvidha

Infrastructure: CCO Office – Furniture, 2 Cupboards, 1 Computer with Internet, Telephone, Stationery.

Core Committee:The Core Committee consists of 14 Women representing the various vibhaagas of the parish. They are actively involved in the planning and implementation of Programmes. 

 

Balsansads:

Name of BS Groups	Estb	Members	Area
St. Augustine	2013	20	9 A
St. Joseph	2013	15	9 B
St. John	2014	12	10
St. Thomas	2013	10	6
St. Francis Xavier	2013	25	7
St. Mathew	2014	12	2 B
St. Peter	2013	16	4
Total		110

 

Programme Interventions:

Women Leaders: 

v  2 Training Programmes conducted with 80 women leaders & Women’s Day celebrated. 

v  Other Government Schemes – Shramik Trainings for Women, JanShree LIC Policy

v  Many have come forward for trainings and other programmes.

v  General Medical Camp

v  Conflicts and family disputes exists, often because of negative attitudes.

v  Built self confidence

Women SHGs: 

8 Groups – maintaining attendance, cash book and files.

Youth Groups:

1 Group - functioning well. 

Environment Activities: 

Personal Hygiene, Coastal Clean up, Peace Rally, Area Cleanliness, Annual Picnic etc.

Health Activities: 

v  Herbal Medicine Awareness, 

v  Herbal Plantation, 

v  Sessions on First Aid, 

v  Blood Donation Camp, 

v  Health Awareness Sessions – on HIV AIDS, Tobacco consumption, Mammography test, Cancer.

Successful Programs: 

The successful programs conducted this year 2014-15 have been the following: Women’s Day, Children’s Day, Shramik Training Programmes, Bal Sansad Programes, Women Leaders Trainings, Youth Day, Kishori Trainings, Jan Shree Policy Awareness, Parent’s day, Girl Child Day, Sports Day and Drawing Competition. 

Challenges Faced:

v  Lack of Cooperation,

v  Financial Difficulties, 

v  Abortions, 

v  Lack of Education, 

v  Due to unseasonal timings of arrival and departure of fishing vessels, project programmes either get postponed or cancelled.

Lessons Learnt:

v  Learnt to take up responsibilities,

v  Learnt to tackle issues,

v  Developed personality,

v  Learnt to take up leadership

Observations:

v  People are still diffident to come forward,

v  Some have no interest in any programme and in unity.

v  Few lack a sense of punctuality.

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