Diwali Camp at Pali for Bal Sansad Children - 25th Nov, 2015

On the 25^th Nov, 2015, SahaJeevan  Samaj Kendra, Pali CCO organized a fun filled activity for its Bal Sansad Children. A total of 95 children participated in this one day Diwali camp. The organizers Ms. Carol and the Core Committee Members along with some youth organized the event. 

Four Volunteers from St. Andrew's College, Bandra were present and they took a few fun filled games for the children. 

Ms. Sheetal Palande the Program Coordinator too was present and she took a session on "Child Labour". 

The children enjoyed the day and they went home to share with their parents and neighbours their learnings and experience of the day. 

Property Rights Training For Women on 25th November 2015 at Dongri

On 25^th November Prerna Samaj Kendra organised program for women on property rights and family disputes. 

Total 51 were attended the program. Advocate Mr. Sandeep Dhoble was led the program. 

Many questions asked by participants related to property matters and Sandeep addressing to them. 

He also mentioned that making a "living will" is most important because it will useful for distributing of properties after death of parents and also prevents many disputes. It’s a legal handover from parents to their nominees.

Reported by- Dongri CCO TEAM

Diwali Camp for Bal Sansad Children at Manori - 20th & 21st November, 2015

Savdhaan Samaj Kendra, Manori organised 2 days Diwali camp program for Balsansad children. Total 75 children have actively participated and enjoyed the camp. 

The first day program was led by Ms Sheetal Palande –(CSA program coordinator) on ‘Team Building’. Through the various games children have received the message “unity is great power”. Alone we cannot do everything but as a group we do many things (Strength in Unity). After that children performed two traditional dances.

Second’s day program was led by CCO staff Ms Suvarna Bandya and Ms Snehal Patil on Responsibilities towards family health. Children have performed the role play on ‘hale dule dr’ means (To be aware From Bogus Dr Practitioner). They gave very beautiful message that every patient has right of access medicine facilities. Every citizen has fundamental responsibilities to ensuring doctors must have qualification to his field, before purchasing medicines make ensure that they should not be outdated. 

On first and second day there were different games like musical chairs, walking on papers, crossing the rivers etc played by children’s.

The camp ended with massage by Fr. Michael D’souza- parish priest of Manori church. He requested children to attend Balsansad meetings regularly which will give them the opportunity to come forward and build their personality. He expressed his gratitude towards the CCO staff and children for organizing the program. 

  

Reported by- Ms Rasika Bhandari, Ms Suvarna Bandya & Ms Snehal Patil (Manori CCO Team)

Advanced Training for Women Leaders on Property Rights - Manori - 19th Nov, 2015

All queries and disputes arise due to family property. Understanding this reality, the Manori CCO - Savdhaan Social Centre, Manori organized an Advanced Training Program for Women Leaders on the topic of Property Rights and Family Disputes on the 19th November at the Parish Training Hall, Manori. Twenty one (21) women actively participated and posed their difficulties and queries to Mr. Sandeep Dhoble, the Resource Person. 

Report by CCO Staff - Ms. Suvarna. 

Financial Literacy Trainings for SHGs at Chowk CCO in November, 2015

Women assert their Rights at Pali after Training on Food Security - 17th Nov, 2015

On 17th November 2015 Sahjeevan Social Centre, Pali organized an Advance Training Program for Women on Food security and Rationing issues, 61 women were present. 

Mrs. Taruna Kumbhar from Rationing Kruti Samiti was the Resource Person. Women raised many querries related to rationing issues from their area for which the Resource Person gave legal, right practices and practical answers for each of their queries. 

After the training program the 22 Women along with CCO and CSA staff and resource person visited the Ration shop in Pali for an exposure and practical knowledge on the issues raised during the training program. 

- Staff of SahJeevan Social Centre, Pali

Young Kishoris from Manori get insights into married life& family - 17th Nov, 2015

‘’Marriage is a partnership, it is not an ownership and its a union of two hearts who love with each other forever.”  -unknown

Savdhan Social Centre, Manori CCO’S identified needs among Kishoris to enjoy relationships after their marriage and choose better their half in their life . Therefore they decided to have an input session for Kishoris on Married Life & Family. 

This topics a linked with Kishoris because young girls faced the problems on how to deal with relationships between husband and wife, in- laws. 

Twenty Five (25) Kishoris attended the program, which was led by Ms Trupti Jadhav.  She works with J.J Dharmshala foundation and conducts awareness sessions on various topics. 

The session was very interactive and she started by asking questions on whom they intend to marry in the future? And what do you mean by married life? The responses were unity of two hearts, responsibilities, caring loving of each other etc.

She covered important aspects of a good marriage life, like how to choose a life partner, how to deal with each other, family members, life adjustment in future. There was an open sharing and discussion about good knowledge in sexual education.

She also gave tips on how to trust each other, enjoying sexual relationships, spending good time with each other, mutual understanding with each other needs, and clear communication between each other which will help them to build good relationships in life.

Report noted by- Ms Rasika Bhandari, Ms Snehal Patil, Ms Suvarna Bandya, Manori CCO Team

Diwali Camp And Children's Day - Chowk CCO - 11th & 12th Nov, 2015

Date:   On 11th and 12 ^th of November 2015

Place: St. Andrew Church ground

 

No .of Participants:  352 children

We believe that children are priceless treasures and gifts from God. We know our children are unique and special, full of surprises and amazing gifts. But we often lack the skills and knowledge to help them realize how special they are and who they can become. 

So we have given them a lot of opportunities to discover their gifts and talents in these two days Diwali camp for the Balsansad children.

On the 1st day there was different games through these games they were taught and learnt of their Birthday dates, Vibhag names and which Vibhag they are belong, their sir name. 

The different games like baloon passing, broom and ball, Musical Chairs etc, And the next day there was group wise fancy dress, acting on advertisement, and dance competition. 

Most of the children explored their talents. From Nursery to 9 std. children was in mix group. Everyone was very active and alert to participate in the program. 

There was a great joy among every group. Towards the end of camp the resource person Br. Prasant has given imputs on Diwali that it is festival of the lights, the day as good triumphs over the evil. 

He also explained to the children that lightning lamp symbolizes of all the negative forces, wickedness, violence, anger, fear, injustice oppression and suffering. 

Children understood well the meaning of Diwali. Finally the groups 1^st, 2nd and 3^rd were received the prizes.

Sr. Shweta

Diwali Dhamaka - Gorai CCO, 10th November, 2015

Date: 10^th November, 2015

Time: 10.ooam to 6.00pm

Venue: Gorai church hall

Total No. 150 children

The Diwali Dhamaka program started with a short prayer conducted by Sr. Christel. There after Fr. Sandeep introduced the various programs for the day and he gave an explanation on Diwali Festival. He said, "it’s a feast of Light & how we should celebrate the Diwali". 

Thereafter an ice breaker game was played. He made eight groups. Fr. Sandeep then conducted simulation games. After this session Sr. Christel through a power point presentation explained to the children about Children who work and are involved in Labor. She shared about Street children’s life style. She emphasized the Health & Hazards which is the cost paid by the child workers especially in the Zari Industries, Carpet industries, Glass factories & the making of carpets for functions. 

After this session Fr. Sandeep organized a beautiful Magic show on various aspects. Before lunch he took all the children into the church and asked them to pray. He then blessed the food & requested children to share the food which each other. 

After lunch the CCO Staff - Ms. Nasim & Ms. Natal engaged the children in action songs and dances. Various games were conducted through which they learnt  how to manage their time through group activities & team work. 

Thereafter a Documentary film on Health and the ill effects of consuming chewing tobacco i.e. Paan, Gutkha, Tobacco and the various effects of them on one's body. 

Last of all prizes were distributed for those who were winners along with take away gifts shared. With snacks & refreshment children enjoyed the most. 

Then finally the Diwali Dhamaka ended with a short prayer, the children were so happy that they kept asking if they could come the next day too to enjoy the good times they experienced. 

Written by: Gorai CCO - Sr. Christel, Ms. Nasim & Ms. Natal.