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PREFACE

A WORD FROM THE MANAGING TRUSTEE

With gratitude to God, Kripa Foundation presents our Donors and Benefactors the report of the financial year 2011-2012. Our work of reaching out to the marginalized owing Addiction and AIDS is truly beyond any measurability. The report can only capture a glimpse of the marvels the Lord is doing for Kripa. A significant factor is the growth and increasing demand for starting Kripa cen-tres in the various Diocese/Archdiocese in India. The harvest is great but the la-borers are few. We are overwhelmed by the timely support of our well wishers, donors and benefactors both in India and abroad. A special word thanks to our Global Friends of Kripa and my students of Kripa Iyengar Yoga. We wish to thank our Patrons, the various Archbishops and Bishops for the sup-port and encouragement to the work of Kripa Our vision of being a Global healing presence is affirmed year after year and is a motivating force for the Kripa staff and Family. You are a significant part of the Kripa Family and hence I count on your prayers and support to make the healing Presence of the Lord available to more and more people afflicted and affected by Addiction and HIV AIDS. Thanking you. Yours in the service of the Marginalized Fr. Joseph H. Pereira Managing Trustee

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PATRON

His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias

Archbishop of Bombay

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias — Archbishop of Bombay

Rev. Fr. Joseph Pereira — Founder Managing Trustee

Mr. Denzil D’Souza — Chairman, P.N. Writer & Co. Ltd.

Mr. Herbert Almeida — I.P.S. (Retd. DIG)

Mr. Yazdi H Desai — Jt. Managing Director, P.N. Writer & Co. Ltd

Dr. Francis Pinto — Chairman, Xandev Foundation

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Kripa India

Mumbai Kripa Foundation Helpline & Counseling Centre, Mt. Mary Basilica, Mt. Mary Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050. ℡ +91 22 26405405, +91 22 26439295, +91 22 26418856 kripamtmary@yahoo.co.uk

Kripa Drug Awareness, Counseling & Assistance, Rehabilitation & Extended Care Centre, C/o. Mt. Carmel Church, 81/A Chapel Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050. ℡ +91 22 26405411, +91 22 26433027 +91 22 26429158 (Kripa AIDS Helpline) +91 22 26418210 kripabandra@gmail.com

Kripa Counselling Centre Bldg. No. 10, Bhimjawla Welfare Association Dr. Ambedkar Road, Matunga Labour Camp, Mumbai 400 019.

+91 9224314784 kripadarc@yahoo.co.in

Kripa Foundation Drop in Centre, Jaldip Krida Mandal, Matunga Labour Camp, Mumbai 400 019 ℡ +91 22 65156600 kripadarc@yahoo.co.in

Vasai Kripa Counseling, Deaddiction, Rehabilitation Centre, Papdy, Vasai, Dist. Thane 401 207 ℡ +91 250 2326069, +91 250 2326521, +91 250 2324588 +91 250 2328700 kripavasai@dataone.in

Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS) Papdy, Vasai, Dist. Thane 401 207 ℡ +91 250 2326069 kripaids@yahoo.com

Pune Kripa Awareness, Counseling & Deaddiction Centre, H/36, Papal Seminary Villa, Hingne Khurd, Pune-Singhagad Road, Vithalwadi, Pune 411 051. ℡ +91 20 24347080, +91 20 24348090 kripapune@yahoo.com

Goa Kripa Deaddiction cum Rehabilitation & Extended Care Centre, House No.1710, Soronto, Casa Albuquerque, Anjuna-Vagator Road, Bardez, Goa 403509. ℡ +91 832 2274949 kripanjuna@hotmail.com

Thane Kripa Foundation, Counselling Centre, St. John The Baptist Church, Jambli Naka, Thane (W).

+91 9920025123 kripadarc@yahoo.co.in

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Mangalore Kripa Counseling & Rehabilitation Centre, Kripa Foundation, National Highway No 17, Coconut Garden, Nantoor, Mangalore 575 002. ℡ +91 824 2418942 kripafoundation@yahoo.co.in

Vadodara Jeevan Jyot CCC, Kripa Foundation, Between Gayatri Shakti Pith & Dhiraj Hospital, At & Po: Amodar Village, Taluka: Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat 390019. ℡ +91 2668 245042 ccckripabaroda@gmail.com

Gandhinagar Kripa Foundation, C/o. Mother Teresa Ashram, Chatral Post, Bileshwarpura Village, Ahmedabad - Mehsana Highway, Dist. Gandhinagar - 382 729, Gujarat

+91 9429356103 kripagujarat@gmail.com

Bareilly Kripa Foundation, Near Bishop’s House, 63, Cantt, Bareilly 243 001, Uttar Pradesh. ℡ +91 581 2425598 kripadarc@yahoo.co.in

Delhi Astha - Kripa, Counseling, Deaddiction & Rehabilitation Centre, M.C.D. Community Centre, Opp. ‘D’ Block, New Ranjit Nagar, New Delhi 110 008. ℡ +91 11 25700500 asthafoundation@rediffmail.com

Imphal Kripa Deaddiction cum Rehabilitation Centre, Mantripukhri, Imphal 795 002, Manipur. ℡ +91 385 2421102, +91 385 2427192 jiban_kshetri@yahoo.co.in , kripaimph@sancharnet.in

Guwahati Kripa Foundation Counseling & Rehabilitation Centre, 33, Zoo Narangi Road, Hatigarh Chariali, Guwahati 781 021, Assam. ℡ +91 361 2413002 kripaassam@gmail.com

Shillong Kripa Drug Awareness, Counseling & Rehabilitation Centre, Near Anderson Compute Centre, Lower Lachumier, Shillong 793 001, Meghalaya. ℡ +91 364 2229276 kripashg@rediffmail.com

Kolkata Kripa Counseling Centre, 139/B, Rashbehari Avenue, Kolkatta, West Bengal 700 029. ℡ +91 33 24657916, +91 33 24651960, +91 24649033 kripa_calcutta@yahoo.co.in, jobaguha@gmail.com

Kripa Deaddiction & Rehabilitation Centre, Boys Town of West Bengal, P.O. Dakshin Alipore, 24 Parganas, Gangarampur, West Bengal 743 503. ℡ +91 33 24809063 sandeep_mitra@hotmail.com

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Website: www.kripafoundation.org

Darjeeling Kripa Counseling & Rehabilitation Centre, Mall Villa No.1, C.R. Das Road, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734 101. ℡ +91 354 2254292 kripadarjeeling@gmail.com

Kripa Counseling Centre Municipal Holding No. 12, 1st Floor, Hermitage Road, P.O.P.S., Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal.

+91 9230007767 glenindia@gmail.com

Nagaland Kripa Awareness, Counseling & De-addiction Centre, Near Christian Revival Church, Upper Kenouzou, Kohima, Nagaland 797 001. ℡ +91 370 2260789, +91 370 2260790 +91 370 2241854 kripanagaland@yahoo.co.in

REGIONAL RESOURCE TRAINING CENTRE (RRTC), Red Cross Building, Raj Bhavan Road, Kohima, Nagaland 797 001 ℡ +91 370 2290228 rrtcne2@gmail.com

Kripa Foundation – CCFZ Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) Zunheboto, Nagaland.

+91 9856306915 kripanagaland@yahoo.co.in ; h.chophy@gmail.com

Rajasthan Kripa De Addiction & Rehabilitation Centre, St. John The Baptist Church, Gandhi Path West, Lalupura, Vaishali, Jaipur, Rajasthan—302021

+91 9785589774 seraphinusekka@yahoo.com

Varanasi Kripa Counselling Centre, House No. 1009, Gandhi Nagar, Nai Basti, Mogal Sarai, Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh— 232101

+91 7499934259 Kripa Worldwide

Germany Kripa Foundation, Bruhlstrasse 26, 79664 Wehr-Oflingen, Germany. ℡ 0049-7761 4745

Canada Kripa Foundation, 5482 Woodchase Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario 423T9. ℡ 905-712-2162

The Yoga Foundation, 210-1330, 15th Avenue, S.W. Calgary Alta, Canada T3C 3N7. ℡ 403-228-5808

Ireland Barry O’Loughlin, C/o Coolmine House, 19 Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. ℡ 6794822, 6793765

U.S.A Kripa US Inc. 7111, West Center Street, Wauwatosa, WI, 53210, U.S.A ℡ 414-774-9642 bryantmascarenhas@live.org

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The Story of Kripa In 1981, in the simple environs of a church compound in Bandra, Kripa (a Sanskrit word meaning “grace”) was established, with a priest, a doctor, a recovering alcoholic and three patients in attendance. In just three decades, Kripa has grown into the largest non-governmental organization in India helping people suffering from chemical dependency and HIV infection. Kripa Foundation is the largest Non–Governmental Secular and Indian Organization, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, helping people afflicted and affected from Chemical Dependency and HIV Infection. Kripa Foundation offers a non-discriminating, supportive Community Living, helping people to introspect and bring about change in lifestyle. Kripa Foundation highlights the need to study risk perception, effectively assist in harm minimization and trains the affected individuals to monitor life as an ongoing process of Spiritual Growth. The thrust is on helping people to introspect and bring about change in lifestyle. This philosophy has awarded Kripa with tremendous experience in behavioral modeling and interventions in vulnerable populations. Since then this Public Charitable Trust has grown to 69 facilities in 12 States in India, namely Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan of which the Treatment cum Rehabilitation Centres in Mumbai, Goa, Imphal, Ko-hima and Shillong are aided through the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE), Government of India grants. National and International Donors aid the remaining centres. Kripa’s work in to the field of HIV/AIDS started off in 1990 when it first reached out to drug addicts incarcerated in the Central Jail at Manipur. In Nagaland, the Kripa Counseling Centre has an ongoing prison outreach programme carrying the message of hope and recovery. The link between substance abuse and HIV/AIDS has led us to conduct on September 11, 1995 a benchmark survey in Manipur, the first of its kind under the aegis of the Government of India/ U.N.D.C.P. Kripa later commissioned a 24/7 HIV / AIDS Helpline on December 5, 1995. This is successfully providing service till date. As demonstrated Kripa has been reaching out to the community of substance abusers, those with dual problems of substance/chemical use/abuse/dependency and HIV and their families. Our Plan of Recovery Vision – A Global Healing Presence. Mission - Non – discriminating, supportive community living helping people to introspect and bring about change in lifestyle, to alter the risk perception, to minimize harm and to see the need to monitor life as an ongoing process of spiritual growth. Goal: Empowering those afflicted and affected by chemical dependency and HIV/AIDS. Objectives: ♦ To provide care, treatment and support. ♦ To interface with community through prevention intervention modules. ♦ To develop and implement training modules. ♦ To generate human resources. ♦ To include research in all aspects of service ♦ To maintain international standards.

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Kripa Foundation Initiatives Kripa Institute of Research (KIR) Kripa Institute of Research is recognized as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The research work aims at understanding the disease parameters, personality profiles, impact on social mores, family units & industry, therapeutic aspects, intervention methodologies and holistic considerations related to lifestyle change. Research output is published in national / international journals and presentations are made at appropriate national / international academic and other forums. Kripa Foundation maintains an extensive database of clients over the last decade. All epidemiological, socio-religious, economic, educational, substance abuse patterns, medical features and disability, therapeutic interventions, outcome evaluations and follow-up records, are maintained and periodically updated. The research work aims at understanding the disease parameters, personality profiles, impact of social mores, therapeutic aspects, and holistic consideration related to lifestyle change. During the reporting period, April 2011—March 2012, KIR has published / presented the following articles.

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Title of the paper Name of the author Month, Year of Publica-tion / Presen-tation and Place of Presentation

Name of Journal / Conference / Symposium / Seminar

1 Home Based Care for PLHIV through capacity building of family care givers – a missing link in the p u b l i c h e a l t h response to HIV and AIDS

Ksh. Jibanmala Devi, Project Director, Kripa Imphal

26th to 30th August 2011 at Busan, South Korea

P o s t e r ( N o . O P - 0 0 9 2 ) Presenta t ion a t the Xth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) at Busan, South Korea

2 The effectiveness of Yoga in substance abusers within the Kripa Model; A comparative study

Dr. M.S. Menon

29th October 2011 – Day II at Chandi-garh, India

6th National Conference of F I N G O D A P o n ‘ Q u a l i t y Assurance in Service Delivery a n d R e d u c i n g N e g a t i v e Consequences of Drug Use’

3 Yoga and Society: Yoga for the people a f f l i c t e d w i t h Addiction and Yoga for the practice of Christian Meditation

1] Rev. Fr. Joseph H. Pereira 2] Dr. Dennyson Pereira

3] Krishna Iyer

March 2012 Journal of Ayush (Ayurveda, Y o g a , U n a n i , S i d d h a , Homeopathy)

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Kripa Institute of Training (KIT) Kripa Institute of Training conducts regular programmes that provide either exposure or substantially enhance the information base and technical ability in both therapeutic concepts as well as documentation. This training is aimed at people working in the field as well as those referred by other organizations of training and development, such as industry, social groups and educational institutions. The training is offered to paramedical, social groups and experiential counselors and students, in addition to graduates and postgraduates in the field. Programmes are conducted by Kripa staff and are often facilitated by nationally and internationally recognized authorities and resource persons. The modalities of training include audio-visual, electronic and text material. Formalized courses stretch from 1 week / 4 weeks to 1 year. Kripa Foundation is recognized for its activities by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. It has been identified as a training centre by N.I.S.D., Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India and by Voluntary Organizations working in India and abroad Kripa AIDS Although Kripa Foundation’s first foray into the field of HIV/AIDS was in the year 1991, it has now embarked on a vast activity directly related to HIV/AIDS care. This activity is in the form of composite replicable projects at various Kripa activity locations. Under Kripa-AIDS, the first initiative is the formation of the 1] Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS) - Kripa Vasai, which is based on SMART

(Surveillance Monitoring & Care Awareness, Research and Training) service. Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS) is the sole private sector initiative in Vasai region for managing the HIV epidemic. The first Clinico-community model of its kind i.e. the first comprehensive system focusing on primary, secondary, and tertiary level prevention linked to a community base. Its broad goal is to establish Vasai as a controlled zone for HIV AIDS. Operating in a predetermined 64 sq km area (VRACS Zone) has utilized various public health strategies to achieve this goal. The focus on participatory care is established through Networked Initiatives for Community Empowerment (NICE). The VRACS project is recognized as the national centre for implementation of training competencies under the Florida Caribbean AIDS Education Centre (FAETC) International programmes in India. The VRACS project is steered by the academic backing of the University of South Florida’s CHART-INDIA (Centres for Health and HIV AIDS Research and Training Program) Centers for Health and HIV/AIDS Research and Training in India (CHART-INDIA) University of South Florida’s Colleges of Public Health and Medicine, through the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Division of Infectious Diseases, have been working collaboratively to establish health centers in various Indian states for HIV/AIDS patient health care, staff training, and medical research. These centers, which are located in states with moderate to high HIV prevalence, include: Indu Research Foundation, Baroda Medical College Hospital, and Rural Health Center, Gujarat, India; Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra; Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, Maharashtra; Government Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh; and Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement Center, Mysore, Karnataka, Sterling Hospital Ahmedabad, and Kripa Foundation, India.

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2] Jeevan Jyot Community Care Centre (CCC) - Kripa Baroda The Kripa Jeevan Jyot Community Care Centre at Amodar PO, Taluka Waghodia, District Vadodara, Gujarat – 390019 was initiated through project funding support from the CBCI – GFATM Round VI. The community care centre provides in patient capacity for 12 (10 adults and 2 children) with an intent to provide care and support and treatment for those PLHA referred by the district and other link ART Centres under NACP – III initiatives. Apart from this, the CCC also provides lo-cal outpatient support, community awareness, support activities, linkages and networking to-wards implementation of the NACP – III objectives. i.e. to regard the progress of the HIV epi-demic in Vadodara district. In this context, efforts are also made to specifically raise the level of awareness among women and children and facilitate safety and empowerment in the con-text of individual sexuality and reproduction. The CCC has enjoyed a tremendous acceptance and utilization of services and has significantly crossed the annual target expectations. Keeping this in view and the huge burden in the local community, there is a need to enhance the Antenatal Care services and prevention of Mother to Child Transmissions of HIV. 3] Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - Kripa Imphal A project on “Prevention of HIV/AIDS in North East India (PANI)” was implemented by Kripa Foundation, Imphal from the month of May 2004 at Keishamthong and Sagolband constituency of Imphal West district and Heingang constituency of Imphal East District, which is supported by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) with an objective which is primarily focus on overall development of health condition among PLHAs, IDUs, their spouses and children. The project was designed as care and support program for PLHIV consisting of services like Free health check up, OI medicine support, Health investigation support, Counseling, Home base care, Follow up, Referral, Nutritional support for CLHIV, Training, Community Sensitization Programmes in the Project areas with CBOs in order to bring about a change in the community response to the HIV AIDS epidemic. As part of sensitization activities to the family members, CRS Imphal organizes family care givers training programmes and Peer Education Training programmes to capacitate the Peers with a view to impart this knowledge acquired to other Peers and also organizes treatment sessions that focuses on treatment part like ART adherence, Positive Living, Hygiene and Nutrition. As an effectiveness of the above services and education, the PLHAs who preferred to remain anonymous due to stigma and discrimination have begun to access the services and changes in health consciousness through positive living are being evident. Besides these, the Community response has also changed im-mensely by increase in the numbers of referral and requests to organize more community sensitization programmes. The PLHAs also receive good psycho-social support through Support Groups and Self Help Groups. Post September 2008, the Project has undergone changes in the Project Design, ‘LIFE AID’ with the goal as, ‘PLHIV in North East Live with Dignity’. Unfortunately the Project has no provision for Children Living with HIV AIDS (CLHAs), Children Affected with HIV AIDS (CAAs) and Orphans. However the staff of Kripa Imphal do provide services like counseling for ART adherence, Psychosocial Support, Games and Recreation, Residential Summer camp, Picnic, etc. During the project phase out, there will be more focus on education and provision for livelihood for the beneficiaries to enable them to sustain themselves.

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Spotlighting Kripa’s Activities ♦ Counselling Centre

Helpline, Screening (Medical, Psychiatric), Counselor’s Evaluation, Admission, Family Systems Therapy and Family counselling, Programme Orientation, Documentation, Other Group Dynamics, Referral to other Health Care Institutions, Public Relations, Fund Raising, Awareness Programmes, Legal Cell, EAP-Job line, Networking with Government, International agencies, Social/Educational institutions, Religious organizations and Agencies.

♦ Detoxification

Preventing & Managing withdrawals, Other Medical Assistance, Standardization of Treatment, Counseling and Support, Patient Self Analysis, Counselor’s Evaluation/Psychiatric Screening, Time Management, Inputs and Work Assignments, Psychometric testing, Group Dynamics, One-to-one Counseling, Other Therapy modules (e.g., R.E.B.T), Prayer & Meditation, Kripa Iyengar Yoga/T’ai Chi, Documentation of the above, Discharge.

♦ Rehabilitation Centre

Time Management, Inputs and Work Papers, One-to-one Counseling, Group Dynamics, Other Therapy modules, Alcoholic Anonymous / Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship, Therapeutic Duty Assignments, Psychiatric Monitoring, Psychometric testing Medical and other monitoring, Medita-tion, Kripa Iyengar Yoga, Job placement with the organization, Linkage with home and work, Documentation of above, Discharge.

♦ Extended Care

Occupational Rehabilitation & Income Generation, Internee Period for potential staff and absorption, After-care for the mentally compromised, After-care for insolvents and those unable to relink to society, Post Discharge Follow Up.

♦ Documentation & Research

Programme Literature Preparation (Multi Language), Programme Awareness Material Preparation, Form Designs and Printing, Recovery Instrumentation Research & Development, Management Information Systems, System Research, Feedback from Centers, Preparation of Database, Reports and Returns.

♦ Training & Development

Reference Library, Programme Database, Curriculum Development, Training Programmes, Human Resources Development, Linkage & Affiliation to University/Social Service Organizations/International Agencies for Accreditation, Continuing Education for staff, Valedictory.

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Vocational Rehabilitation, Income Generation & Exhibition 1] Vasai: During the year 2011—2012, Vocational Rehabilitation Programmes like plastic garland

making, paper bags and festive ornament making were conducted for the In-house clients of the centre. A Sale of work stall was held at the centre and at Churches in and around Vasai. The proceeds of the Sale will go towards the Objects of the Organization.

2] In accordance with an invitation from Vasai Janhit Trust, Kripa Vasai set up an exhibition stall at the St. Francis Xavier Church on 23rd October 2011. The function was inaugurated by His Grace, Archbishop Felix Machado among other dignitaries present.The stall was well decorated with banners, posters, pamphlets, brochures and a signature campaign. There was also a power-point show on Kripa Foundation; its activities, facilities and extent of services in the field of addiction and HIV AIDS.

3] Special vocational training courses in paper bags, diyas, Christmas ornaments, book marks and paper kites as part of Occupational Rehabilitation are conducted for Street Children. It is proposed to refer them to other vocational training centres to enhance the skills of the clients. This will enable them to be a productive part of society, enhance self esteem and provide economic sustainability to the client. These products are displayed at stalls / exhibitions and serves as a platform to enhance linkages with other NGOs and co community stakeholders.

Donors & Benefactors

♦ Writer Corporation ♦ Dr. Francis and Mrs. Chantal Pinto ♦ Earnest John Group of Companies ♦ EBCO Pvt. Ltd. ♦ Nicholas Piramal, Piramal Enterprises ♦ Sir Dorabjee Tata Trust ♦ Starsingers, Oflingen, Germany

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Partners Over the years Kripa has worked with a number of different groups who have enriched the organization with their experience and expertise.

♦ International Organizations United Nations Drug Control Prevention (UNDCP) United Nations Office on Drug & Crime (UNODC) World Health Organization (WHO) CHART -INDIA Centres for Health & HIV/AIDS Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Alliance India International Labour Organization (ILO) European Economic Commission International Council of Alcohol & Addiction, Switzerland Indo German Social Service Centre MASHAV- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel Clinton Foundation Xandev Foundation

♦ National Organizations Ministry of Social Justice & Empower-ment- Government of India (MSJE) National Institute of Social Defense (NISD) Ministry of Science and Technology –Government of India National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) AVERT India Emmanuel Hospital Association Federation of Indian NGOs for Drug Abuse Prevention (FINGODAP)

♦ Corporate Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd Mahindra & Mahindra TATA Group Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) Larson & Turbo Air India Mineral Ore Ltd Jindal Corporation Rashtriya Chemical Fertilizers Ltd NOCIL OTIS Sesa Industries, Goa Forbes Marshall Tilak Nagar Industries Ltd. Hiranandani — Vandrevala Foundation Different BPOs and Multinational Com-panies in general

♦ Associates Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - GSO, India Narcotics Anonymous (NA) American Psychological Association. International Council for Alcohol and Addic-tion. (Switzerland) Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI), New Delhi. Armada (India) New Delhi. American Centre, Mumbai. British Council, Mumbai. International Association of Analytical Psychol-ogy (IAAP) USA India Jung Foundation

♦ Health Care Institutions KEM Hospital Nair Hospital MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES St. Luke Catholic Medical Guild Public Health Centre, Vasai

♦ Law Enforcement Agencies Mumbai Police Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

♦ Educational Institutions University of South Florida, USA – Partners for Training SNDT, Women’s University Mumbai University Pune University Mangalore University TATA Institute of Social Sci-ences (TISS) Karve Institute of Social Sciences Nirmala Niketan College of So-cial Work Narsee Moonjee Institute of Management Studies Braille without Borders

♦ Religious Organiza-tions Archdio-ceses Dioceses Local Church Authori-ties

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A Calendar of Caring Events Mumbai 1. Kripa Nite

On 15th August 2011, Kripa Foundation, Mumbai celebrated its 30th anniversary. Rev. Fr. William Whittier, Kripa’s ambassador to the West was the Chief Guest and was felicitated for completing 50 years of priesthood. His book The Journey of a Priest was inaugurated on the occasion. The programme was produced by Felix Flor who exhibited a fine selection of stage and musical artistes to make the evening an enjoyable one. A beautiful rendition of “Where do we go from here?” by Fr. Joe was the highlight of the evening.”

2. Bandra fair for Orphans & Street Children On 15th September 2011, Kripa Mumbai organized an entertainment programme for around 1000 children from various Orphanages and Kripa Street Children Shelter in Mumbai. The children were treated to unlimited rides on giant wheels, merry-go-round, a magic show, body tattoo, clown show and live DJ music. They were treated to lunch and a gift before leaving for the day. Baroda 1. Picnic for Children Living with HIV AIDS (CLHAs)

On 26th April 2011, Kripa Baroda organised a picnic to Kankeria Lake, Ahmedabad for 47 children; beneficiaries of the Community Care Centre (CCC). The resource team put in hard work to provide a day’s entertainment in the form of snacks, lunch, toys and sweets. Visits to the zoo and aquarium and mini-train rides had the children in their elements. The programme ended with all the children thanking the resource team.

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2. Children’s Day On 14th November 2011, Kripa Baroda, in collaboration with Radio City’s Zindagi Mubarak, celebrated children’s day at the Emphie Theatre, Vadodara for around 100 children registered at the centre. The programme consisted of a clown show along with music, singing and dance shows organized by the resource team. The children had plenty of snacks and eatables. More than 700 kilograms of groceries, stationary, clothing, toys, sports goods were collected for the children that would suffice for at least a year.

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Bareilly 1. Awareness Programme

On 12th December 2011, Kripa Bareilly in collaboration with Suchetna conducted an awareness programme for alcoholics from various villages. About 25 alcoholics stayed in the premises of Suchetna and were given talks on alcoholism, changes in lifestyle among other related topics. The participants were also oriented on the Disease concept and Kripa Model of Recovery and to participate in self help groups meetings. The programme was a huge success with feedback from the villagers for more such programmes.

2. World AIDS Day On 01st December 2011, Kripa Bareilly commemorated World AIDS Day in collaboration with Sisters of Charity of Jesus. The programme was held in a village named ‘Tande’. There was a good response from the villagers, mostly women and school children. Prior to the programme, the children went on a rally around the village displaying Banners and shouting slogans. Kripa Bareilly team spoke on Alcoholism and Drugs; its relation to HIV AIDS and also presented their testimonies. The Kripa Model of Recovery and Disease concept were explained in detail to the villages and the feedback was tremendous. Kolkata 1. International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking

Kripa Kolkata in collaboration with Narcotics Control Bureau commemorated International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June 2011. The resource team put up a kiosk which was inaugurated by the Mayor in Council. In-house and Ex-Clients along with their family members participated by spreading awareness to around 300 people who visited the stall. The team also distributed pamphlets, posters and caps.

2. 23rd Anniversary Celebrations Kripa Kolkata celebrated its 23rd Anniversary on 04th February 2012 amidst a gathering of Staff, In-house and Ex-clients and well-wishers. A small cultural programme was organized to solemnize the occasion that was inaugurated by Fr. Joe. Message from eminent members of the public were read. Renditions of Songs and Poetry filled the stage. Around 400 people attended the programme.

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Darjeeling 1. Awareness Programme for Army & Ex-service personnel

Kripa Darjeeling was invited to put up an awareness stall on 06th and 7th May 2011 by the army’s 123 Mountain Brigade that had organized an Ex-service pension adalat along with a rally cum health camp. The team put up a photo exhibition on the dangers and effects of Alcohol and Drug Addiction. The army personnel who visited the stall appreciated the services provided by the centre and suggested reaching out to the army regiments based in and around Darjeeling.

2. New Meditation Centre Kripa Darjeeling has commenced construction work on a new site near the present centre for the purpose of a meditation centre on 03rd January 2012. The centre will be named after Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar and will have yoga and meditation sessions. It is also proposed to conduct Income Generation programmes and other activities, to make the centre self-sustainable. Dharavi 1. Ganpati Awareness Programme

11th September 2011 drew a large crowd at Dharavi, being the last day of immersion of the elephant god. The Kripa Street Children Project; staff and children included, took the opportunity to reach out to the community by putting up a water stall. Display of Banners and IEC Materials were put up at strategic points and there were many people who also availed of information given by the team. Pamphlets on the various aspects of addiction were also distributed.

2. Awareness Programme for General Community Kripa Dharavi in collaboration with various CBOs of Dharavi conducted an awareness programme for the youth and members of the general community on 22nd January 2012 with a view to increase the awareness at community level. Topics on Addiction, its effect on the self and family and relation to HIV AIDS were spoken at length by the team. The feedback received was positive and a request was made to conduct similar programmes in different areas of Dharavi.

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Goa 1. International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking

On 22nd June 2011, Kripa Goa organized a greeting card making competition on the occasion of Anti Drug Day. Students from around 12 schools in North Goa participated in the competition. Other activities included making the students aware of the dangers of addiction and adopting a positive lifestyle. They were also explained effects of drug use could lead to HIV AIDS and other infections. The winners of the competition were awarded prizes. There were also requests for more awareness programmes.

2. 19th Anniversary Celebrations Kripa Goa celebrated its 19th Anniversary on 24th August 2011 at which Fr. Christo De Menezes was the celebrant at the Eucharistic service. A variety entertainment of music and games followed at which a skit depicted the evils of addiction. Prizes were distributed to winners of the games and the programme ended with a sumptuous lunch prepared by the kitchen staff. Guwahati 1. International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

In collaboration with Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Kripa Assam commemorated International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June 2011. In various parts of the city, in-house clients, staff and students from Assam University conducted street plays on evils of addiction and other related topics. In the evening, a meeting was organised by Department of Social Welfare in association with Kripa Assam among other dignitaries of the state.

2. World AIDS Day On 01st December 2011, in commemoration of World AIDS Day, Assam State AIDS Control Society organized a rally from Latasil Play Ground to Machkhowa ITA Centre. Around 4o members including In-house and Ex Clients, Staff participated in the rally. A function was held at the ITA Centre after the rally. Various dignitaries of the State attended the programme. A Medical centre for Second Line of treatment of HIV was opened at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati.

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Imphal 1. Summer Camp for Orphans & Children Living with HIV AIDS (CLHAs)

Kripa Imphal organised a Summer Camp for around 35-40 children; orphans and Children Living with HIV AIDS from 03rd to 6th May 2011. The valedictory function was conducted in the presence of His Grace, Archbishop Joseph Mittathani, Fr. Joe Pereira and other dignitaries. Various sessions like Art of Living, Self Therapy and Recreation especially designed were conducted by experts. The children were also provided with high nutrition food.

2. Awareness Programme at 10th Assam Rifles In collaboration with 10th Assam Rifles, an awareness program was conducted at the Head Quarters of 10th Assam Rifles, Noneh, Tamenglong with more than 60 jawans and officers on 7th and 8th July 2011 by Kripa Imphal. The program was inaugurated by Col. Ajay Sharma (C.O.) and conducted by the resource team on Alcoholism & Nicotine and its related issues through a brainstorming group session, Yoga & Meditation and screening of a film based on the evils of alcohol addiction. Mangalore 1. Awareness Programme at District Sub Jail, Bejai

In collaboration with Roshni Nilaya’s field work students placed in Kripa Managalore, an awareness programme was conducted on 07th April 2011 for around 238 jail inmates of District Sub jail, Bejai. The topics were on Addiction and its harmful effects on human beings and other related topics. Having a limited access to the benefits of awareness pro-grammes, it was proposed to conduct more programmes on Addiction and HIV AIDS for the inmates.

2. Awareness Programme at Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Bondel An Awareness Programme was conducted on 26th May 2011 by Kripa Mangalore for nearly 120 jawans of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) camp at Bondel District. The team gave valuable inputs on Alcoholism and its various stages in affecting an individual, effects on the family and society. Personal testimonies were also shared. This had a positive effect on the participants who put forth many questions to the team and requested for more programmes in future.

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Nagaland 1. School campaign on Drug Abuse Prevention

Around 300 students of Christ King Hr. Sec. School, Kohima from classes VIII- XII attended the one day school campaign on Drug Abuse Prevention organized by RRTC, Nagaland on 20th October 2011 in the school premises. The focus of the campaign was on gateway drugs and Voluntary Blood Donation. The resource team encouraged the students to keep away from intoxicants like Dendrite, Erasex, Gutka and Alcohol. A short topic on Voluntary Blood Donation was also presented.

2. 10 Days Detoxification Camp Kripa Nagaland provided the technical assistance for a 10 day detoxification camp for 30 jawans of the 28th Assam Rifles at its Headquarters at Chieswema from 01st to 10th February 2012. The camp started with registration, medical and psychological screening. The prescribed treatment module consisted of inputs, holistic approach, relapse prevention programme, group dynamics, counselling and evaluation to cover the physical, mental and spiritual well-beings of the participants. Pune 1. Awareness Programme for Street Children

In collaboration with ‘Intervida’, Kripa Pune conducted an awareness programme for a group of Street Children on 06th December 2011. The children were made aware on the dangers of addiction and its harmful effects on body and mind. The children were given valuable inputs on quality of life and changes in lifestyle. It was proposed to conduct programmes once a month along with Art Based Therapy sessions for them.

2. Art Based Therapy for Street Children On 25th February 2012, Kripa Pune conducted an Art Based Therapy for around 20 Street children. The purpose is to create and maintain a rapport with them. Different forms of therapies like, music, dance, instruments were used. The children enjoyed the sessions and from their feedback, it was proposed to have these programmes every 04th Saturday of the month.

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Shillong 1. Awareness Programme at Mawprem School

In accordance with a request by Mawprem Modern School, Shillong, an awareness Programme on ‘Drug Abuse & HIV-AIDS’ was conducted on 13th June 2011. The resource team conducted sessions that were very interactive with the students putting forth many questions on HIV AIDS and Drug Addiction. After the programme, pamphlets and chocolates were distributed to the students.

2. Psycho-spiritual counselling programme On 05th October 2011, the Pentecostal church as part of its spiritual week programme selected Kripa Shillong and organized a Psycho-spiritual counseling programme with the patients consisting of one to one counseling, skit and games. The patients participated and also presented a couple of spiritual songs along with the youth. Two members of the church presented their testimonies on alcohol and drug abuse. Vasai 1. Awareness Programme at G.T.H.School, Vasai

In accordance to a request from the Govt. Tech. High School, Kripa Vasai conducted an awareness programme for around 30 students in the school on 04th July 2011. The resource team presented a skit on addiction, sufferings of an addict, effects on the family, role of the social worker / counsellor. The team also gave inputs on the dangers of addiction, its relation to HIV / AIDS. There was a question-answer session. The programme concluded with clients in treatment sharing their personal testimonies. .

2. Awareness Programme for Street Children In collaboration with ‘Snehasadan’, Kripa Vasai conducted an awareness programme for around 25 street children on 20th September 2011. The children primarily identified as using inhalants and other drugs were registered by the centre. The resource team gave them valuable inputs on, the dangers of addiction, its effect on an individual and changes in lifestyle. It was a positive interactive session with the children, who put forth many questions.

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Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS) 1. Vasai—Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) Marathon

In accordance with a request from the Mayor of Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation and Members of the VRACS Advisory Board, Kripa Vasai took active part in the Marathon, under the banner, ‘Save a Girl Child’. On 18th September 2011, Staff and In-house clients set up an awareness stall at Papdy junction. The team displayed banners and posters while cheering the runners. Pamphlets on Addiction and HIV AIDS were distributed to those who availed of it.

2. Navratri Celebrations On 05th October 2011, a Navratri program was organized for the beneficiaries of Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS) at Kripa Foundation, Vasai. The Guest of Honour was Mr. Jagdish Shetty who presided over the function. There was a pooja followed by the traditional ‘Garba’ dance. Patients and Staff of VRACS and Kripa Vasai participated in the dance. Another event was a fancy dress competition. Prizes were given to the winners of the dance and fancy dress competition. The programme concluded with snacks and refreshments. Jaipur 1. Inauguration of New Centre

On 05th March 2012, Kripa Jaipur was inaugurated and blessed by Rev. Fr. Joe Pereira. A short prayer service was arranged which was attended by about 150 guests which included AA members of Jaipur. Rev. Fr. Ramond Coelho, an active supporter of the centre promised to extend his support and cooperation towards the welfare of the centre. Extensive surveys and links with Self Help groups have been initiated to assess the rampant problem of Drug Addiction. .

2. Awareness Programme on Addiction An 'Addiction and Alcoholism Awareness' programme was initiated and conducted by the Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Trust Hospital premises on 04th March 2012. The resource team gave presentations on Psycho Spiritual dimension of Addiction, epidemiology, social & personal issues and treatment programme modalities for Addiction management. Mr S K Bhalla's personal sharing and comments on the effectiveness of Self Help Groups in particular the AA, were very well received.

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Zunheboto 1. Orientation Programme at Sumi Baptist Akukuhou

In accordance with a request from Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Church, Kripa Zunheboto conducted an orientation programme on 03rd April 2011 during the general service. The resource team made presentations on disease concept, Kripa’s inception and growth to the devotees who promised to extend their help and take initiatives with regard to the treatment of the victims of addiction. Life experiences were narrated by the in-house clients. The church authorities also indicated their willingness to have collaborative efforts in future.

2. 01st Anniversary Celebrations On November 25,2011, Kripa Zunheboto – C.C.F.Z celebrated its 01st Anniversary. Mr. Khevuto Shohe Director of Social Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland congratulated the staff for their genuine efforts at uplifting the conditions of the marginalized and urged members of the general community to contribute to the efforts of the team. Recovering addicts mesmerized the audience with their enchanting special numbers. Dr. Daniel Chishi, Associate Pastor of SBAZ and Mr. Shitoho Assumi, Associate Pastor of SBCZ did the invocation and benediction respectively and Dr. P.S. Datta of the Centre conducted the proceedings and offered the vote of thanks. Thane 1. Awareness Programme for Students of St. John The Baptist Junior College In accordance with a request from St. John The Baptist Junior College, Thane (W), Kripa Thane conducted an awareness programmes for around 300 Students of the College. The resource team gave powerful inputs on the different aspects of addiction and spoke at length on the Kripa Model of Recovery. Topics on secondary addiction like nicotine and tobacco chewing were also spoken on. In-house clients shared their personal experiences and described in detail of the benefits of the recovery programme. This served as a form of encouragement to the students as many of them were victims of the secondary addic-tion. There was also a question-answer session in which there was active participation by the students. There was a request from many to conduct more such programmes in future.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY THROUGH MULTIPLE MODALITIES Training, Workshops, Conferences, Conventions, Seminars, Symposiums, Exposure Visits, Orientation, Networking & Advocacy A major component of the Kripa Foundation module is capacity building. Periodic in-house programmes such as work-shops, trainings, etc. are organized and conducted to enhance the standard of functioning of the organization. Staff from other organizations are also invited to attend these programmes. In addition, the faculty of Kripa is also invited as resource people for programmes conducted by external organizations. 1. Conference on Human Trafficking

On 18th November 2011, M.A.R.G., a social work organization, supported by the British High Commission, New Delhi organized a One day conference on Anti Human Trafficking at Tourist Lodge, Conference Hall in Darjeeling. Kripa Foundation along with other NGOs participated in the conference. There were discussions by the Social Welfare Department and Police department on the subject of trafficking in the hills of North Bengal, stopping of trafficking and implementing cross border human trafficking measures. A skit on Human Trafficking enacted by the Local Youth & Youth with Mission Group was highly appreciated by all.

2. Training Programme for Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society On 06th August 2011, Kripa Dharavi was invited to conduct training of 13 counsellors of Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society at Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai. Topics on Safer Practices, Overdose Management, Enhancing skills of Rapport Building and Vein Care Management and Information on STIs and IDUs and Role Play were presented by the resource team. The programme concluded with feedback and a question-answer session. 3. Yoga Workshop at Kripa Goa

Under the able guidance of Rev. Fr. Joe Pereira, a workshop on Yoga and Meditation was conducted at Kripa Goa from 08th to 14th January 2012. The staff of the centre welcomed the guests from Germany & Switzerland by having an Aarti ceremony and presenting a rose to each participant.

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4. 6th Asian Recovery Symposium

Project Director, Kripa Guwahari attended the 6th Asian Recovery Symposium from 16th to 18th January 2012 at New Delhi that was organized by The ‘Colombo Plan’ and funded by US Dept. of State. Around 200 people living in Recovery from 12 countries participated in the symposium and the sessions were on Living in Recovery, Tools, Conflict, Resolution, Recovery, Ethics and Role of Family in Recovery.

5. CHILDLINE Meeting On 22nd February 2012, Kripa Assam participated in the meeting held and organized by CHILDLINE 1098, Guwahati for various Stake holders from Government Departments and NGOs working with children to discuss various issues in respect of child rights and protection and to evolve a common working strategy for a wider coverage. The meeting was held at Bishnu Nirmala Auditorium and the members on the dais were eminent personalities from medical, administrative and legal departments in the state. 6. 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific

The Project Director of Kripa Imphal presented a poster titled Home Based Care for PLHIV through capacity building of family care givers - as a missing link in the public health response to HIV and AIDS’ at the above Conference. This was held at South Korea from 26th to 30th August 2011. The purpose was to highlight the issue of Public Health response to HIV, including provision of ART medicine, lack of capacity building of family care givers for ensuring adherence to treatment and home based care.

7. Training Programme on The Basic Tenets of Jung’s Analytical Psychology A training programme on, ‘The Basic Tenets of Jung’s Analytical Psychology’ by Dr. Ashok Bedi, MD, was organised by Kripa Mumbai from 20th to 21st February 2012, at Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation Centre, Bandra. The programme was for staff and collaborators involved in the recovery process in the field of chemical dependency and HIV AIDS. The purpose of the training was to introduce Jungian concepts; as they apply to the recovery process in addiction and highlight the spiritual interconnectedness between Jungian psychological principles and the 12 Step Program of the Alcoholic Anonymous (A.A.)

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8. 12th National Conference of Christian Agencies to combat Substance Abuse Network

The 12th National Conference of CACSAN, was held at Panji, Goa from 22nd to 24th February 2012 under the theme, ‘Care Today; Rewarded Tomorrow’. Fr. Joe Pereira presented a paper on, ‘Holistic approach to Treatment and conducted an extensive meditation workshop at the conference. Staff of Kripa Mumbai also conducted sessions on Addiction and Family Systems. There was also a panel discussion on Addiction by other participants present.

9. FINGODAP Conference From 28th to 30th October 2011, The Federation for Indian NGOs for Drug Abuse Prevention held its Sixth National Conference on, “Reducing Negative consequences of Drug Use” and quality assurance in service delivery, at Chandigarh, at which members from the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment were present; members from other NGOs including Kripa Foundation made presentation and many new initiatives were taken. 10. Regional conference of Principal Secretaries RRTC, Kripa Nagaland organized a two day Regional conference of Principal Secretaries/ State secretaries of welfare/social Justice Departments and selected Non-Governmental Organizations of the North Eastern States on 15th & 16th November 2011 in Assam. The meeting was sponsored by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The meeting was to discuss and address issues relating to the proposals sent by the states under various schemes implemented; and to improve utilization of funds as well as other related issues requiring attention of NE States and implementation of Maintenance and welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007; speedy disbursement of scholarships through banks/post offices account of the students, issuance of disability certificates & generation of awareness about various schemes.

11. Five Days Training on Livelihood Option In collaboration with NISD, The Regional Resource and Training Centre, NE II organized a training programme on ‘Livelihood option’ at the Centre for Community Transformation from 15th to 19th March 2012 that was sponsored by NISD. 23 Participants from the states of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh & Meghalaya attended the training. Experienced and noted facilitators contributed to the success of the training. The organizers congratulated the trainees on completing the five days training and encouraged them to give their best in their line of work.

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12. Alcoholics Anonymous Night Vigil at Thane

On 07th January 2012, Kripa Vasai was invited as key speakers at the AA Night Vigil at Thane. Dr. S. Mehta spoke on the need for Medical in recovery of a client. Mrs. Jean Pereira spoke on Family issues and methods to resolve them. Other topics on Spiritual Healing & holistic methodologies were also touched on.

13. NISD-MSJE National Level Certification Course Organised by the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), a one month in-house and exposure training to other NGOs was conducted at Kripa Vasai for five participants, from 09th December 2011 to 08th January 2012. Sessions included, cause and consequence of drug abuse, processes for detoxification and Deaddiction, counselling, co-morbidities of physical & psychological nature, codependency involving families, referrals, networking & linkages. The students were also made to participate in Awareness Programme 14. Exposure Visit & Orientation Programme by MSW students

A group of MSW students of Maratha Vidya Prasark Samaj College of Social Work, Nasik visited Kripa Goa on 5th December as part of their curriculum. They were given a tour of the centre and an overview on Kripa Foundation. A movie on addiction and HIV AIDS, testimony and interaction from In-house clients gave them deep insights on addiction and recovery. They were also asked to assist in an awareness programme conducted on HIV AIDS. The feedback received was very positive.

15. Youth & Adolescent Consultation Meet A day consultation meet on youth and adolescent under NACP-IV strategy was held on 24th November 2011, organized by Plan India & Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses, Delhi in collaboration with RRTC, Nagaland. Around 50 participants from various NGOs participated in the meeting. The main objective of the meeting was to create an interactive and discursive dialogue to gather quantitative feedback and explore the responses, suggestions and recommendations of participants on the lived realities, perceived risks, vulnerabilities and challenges in relation to issues of HIV/AIDS in order to find linkages between different operational areas. It also aimed to gather suggestions and recommendation on successful strategies of communication and media in the dissemination of HIV/AIDS education within schools and other relevant settings.

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16. Networking of NGOs in Dharavi

On 21st February 2012, the Dharavi NGO forum comprising of around nine NGOs organized a meeting at Kripa Dharavi. The purpose of this meeting was to introduce a new NGO, ‘Mava Sansthan’ into the forum. Other NGOs gave an update on present and future planned facilities of their centre and to strengthen the referral system with health care centres and law enforcement agencies. There was discussion on the preparation of Women’s Day.

17. Mumbai Marathon Each one’s vision of charitable work is aligned with the Kripa Mission that makes us see the tomorrow of others thus helping others to help themselves. This is aligned to each one’s inner voice. The vision of global healing presence epitomizes the work done here in Mumbai. Together we discover the “Great Reality” from deep within. Accordingly on 15th January 2012, Fr. Joe Pereira and staff of Kripa participated in the Mumbai Marathon. It had been a touching affair. People of caliber and style were involved in the event that helped bring the purpose and ambition towards one kind of social issue, minimizing the usage of chemicals towards light – not only real light but a glowing lamp at the end of the tunnel. 18. Visit by Speaker of Chattisgarh Legislative Assembly

On an official visit to the city of Mumbai, Mr. Dharamlal Kaushik, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Chattisgarh visited the Mount Mary Basilica, Bandra Mumbai on 19th October 2011, after which he visited Fr. Joe's office at the Mount. The staff present explained the work of Kripa Foundation; to which Mr. Khausik was very impressed. Accompanying Mr. Kaushik was Mr. Narayan Chandel, Dy. Speaker of Chattisgarh Legislative Assembly and Mr. Devendra Verma, Secretary-Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly along with their families.

19. Visit from the Mayor, Vasai On 23rd April 2011, Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS) welcomed the First Mayor of Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, Hon. Shri Rajivji Patil as a new Advisory Board Member. The Mayor was felicitated by Rev. Fr. Joe Pereira, amongst other members, in-house clients, staff of Vasai & VRACS and other prominent well wishers of Kripa from the Vasai area. Fr. Joe briefed the Mayor about Kripa and its activities who in turn promised to extend a dual support to VRACS through the Corporation and as a Board member, and also suggested to increase the quantum of activities in the migrant population areas of Vasai-Virar belt. It was also decided that VRACS will support the Corporation in their activities like Health, Sanitation and Green Environment.

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Honors, Achievements, Technical Updates & Thanksgiving 1. Fr Joe appointed member of Social Defence Bureau, Govt. of India 3. Fr. Joe receives CPCI National Excellence Award to Priest

The Catholic Priests' Conference of India, a voluntary association of diocesan priests in India, bestowed upon Fr. Joe H Pereira and 4 other priests from different dioceses of India the "National Excellence Award" at their Colloquium on "Good Governance, Corruption and Citizenry" headed by Justice N Satosh Hegde on 30th November 2011 at Platinum Jubilee Hall Dolours' Basilica (Puthenpali). Thrissur.

2. Donation by Mr. Neville & Late Sandra Defence Bureau, Govt. of India

“Viva Queimada”, a coffee table book by the author Mr. Neville Gomes, tracing the 500-year journey of the East Indian community in Mumbai was launched at a scintillating theatrical performance at St. Andrew’s auditorium on 6th December. Mr. Neville Gomes declared that the proceeds from the sale of the book w o u l d g o t o charitable institutes like Ummeed and W o me n ’ s I n d i a Trust. Books are available at Kripa.

5. Donation of a bus by Celebrate Bandra Trust

On 22nd November 2011, Bollywood super star, Salman Khan came to Kripa Bandra to inaugurate the new bus donated by Celebrate Bandra Trust for its outreach project of conveying students from schools and colleges to its centre. The vehicle was blessed by Fr. William Athaide, Parish Priest. At an informal function in the annexe, Mr. Khan addressed the in-house clients and gave them a heart to heart talk on his own personal sharing and urged them not to give up the programme and continue in their resolve to make something of their lives. Our thanks to Ms. Patricia Nath and M r . A r j u n C h h a b r i a , T r u s t e e s o f Celebrate Bandra Trust for their gift.

4. Fr. Joe felicitated by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) At the National Convention for CA students “BREAKING THE HABIT" held in Mumbai on the 25th of November 2011, Fr Joe was felicitated by WIRC- ICAI, in the presence of over 500 students, delegates and office bearers of ICAI and WIRC and CA students Representatives. Mr. S.Y. Joshi Chairman WIRC, mentioned that ICAI was proud to be associated with Kripa in spreading the awareness of addiction to the college students doing Chartered Accountancy. A short video clip of Fr. Joe's w o r k w a s screened at the auditorium.

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