JANHIT FOUNDATION

E- newsletter (October 2016- December 2016)

From the Director’s Desk

By Mrs. Anita Rana

It gives me immense pleasure to share with you these last three months of 2016 at Janhit

Foundation. This quarter has been very lucky for the organization as there was prosperity

and happiness in the environment because of Diwali celebrations and all the other

festivities. I look forward to the other future quarters with same enthusiasm and work on

the plans laid out for the further development of the organization. I also look forward to

be more helpful to the society than I am right now.

INSIDE THIS EDITION:

October 2016- World Wildlife week, “BetiBachao, BetiPadhao”, Martyr’s Day.

November 2016- Child Development Initiative, Guinness World Record.

December 2016- Distribution of Sweater, 10th World Aqua Congress, Samsung Tree

Plantation Drive, Traffic Awareness Programme.

MISSION:

- T o empower local communities to take action to safeguard the environment and natural

resources for themselves and future generations.

-To achieve this through community participation in our projects and activities and

ensuring local people are consulted throughout the process of development.

-We strive towards buildings sustainable future for mankind based on social justice and

believe that this can only be achieved through the up-holding of all human rights and the

rule of law.

-Empowerment of marginalized communities to safeguard their human rights and

improve their local environment.

-Restoring and conserving water and agricultural land alongside providing nutritious and

healthy food sustainably to both current and future generations

-Preventing and reducing pollution of natural resources, and ensuring their sustainable

use to guarantee that our environment does not pose a risk to human health, and can

sustain an appropriate and diverse wildlife.

ABOUT US:

Janhit Foundation is an independent, non-profit NGO, actively engaged in the

promotion of human welfare through environmental protection since 1998.

Our key areas of work include:

- Groundwater quality protection for human health and Provision of safe drinking water

to marginalized communities.

- Promotion of Women Empowerment and ensuring safety for women.

- Protection of river water quality for aquatic ecosystems.

- Enhancement of available water resources through water conservation measures.

- Promotion of sustainable agriculture by organic farming methods.

- Environmental education and empowerment of local communities.

- The emancipation of poverty through education and child rights for children of

marginalized communities.

Janhit Foundation undertakes this work through scientific research, campaigns,advocacy

and grass-root level community involvement.

OCTOBER 2016 8th October 2016 – Celebrating the World Wildlife Week

Wildlife week is celebrated every year in India between October 1 and October 8. The

annual theme of the campaign is to promote the preservation of Fauna in the country.

Janhit Foundation keeping in mind this important event in the country, celebrated the

wildlife week with the children at Mallu Singh Arya Inter College, Daurala on 8th

October.

Children at the inter college were given a chance to create beautiful and admirable

paintings giving the message of Save Wildlife. Prizes were distributed and the best

paintings were awarded by the Director, Janhit Foundation Mrs. Anita Rana. A Rally

Event also took place which had the goal of raising awareness to serve long-term goal of

protecting and safeguarding the interests of wildlife of the country.

The young and vibrant minds were given the message of conservation and protection of

the Fauna by highlighting the importance of conservation of wildlife and how wildlife

has always supported the existence of human beings in multiple ways. The children were

made aware of the duty and responsibility they had towards the wildlife as future

generation of the country.

23rd October 2016 – Saving the Girl Child

“BetiBachao, BetiPadhao” is a social campaign of the Government of India that aims to

address the issue of declining Child Sex Ratio in the country. The main objective of this

initiative is to Celebrate the Girl Child and promote her Education. Janhit Foundation is

one NGO that works in spreading this government initiative among the masses of the

country.

On October 23rd, Janhit Foundation held a program in which the rural population was

made aware about the “BetiBachao, BetiPadhao” initiative. The rural population was

educated about the importance of girls and women in the development of the Indian

Society. A message was given to the people that Female Infanticide should be discouraged

and girls should be nurtured and educated without discrimination. People were motivated

to ensure the protection and empowerment of the girl child. The message that girls are

equal to boys in every sphere of life was given to encourage this thinking so that it is

inculcated by every individual.

27th October 2016 – Awareness about the Martyrs

In India, there are several days declared as Martyr’s Day. They are named in the honour

of those who are recognised as Martyrs for the nation. Janhit Foundation held the task

of educating various school children about the Martyrs, men and women who laid there

lives for the nation on 27th October. The tales of various brave-hearts were told to the

children and a feeling of Patriotism was ingrained and instilled in the young minds. The

martyrs were honoured by lighting diya in a program which was named “Ek diya

Shaheedo ke naam”.

NOVEMBER 2016 CHILDLINE SE DOSTI WEEK

DAY 1

In November, a full week was dedicated by Meerut Child line as the Child line se dosti

week. With the funding of the Rotary Club, Meerut, 30 children from slums of Tejgadhi

and Kashiram area watched the movie M.S Dhoni at PVS mall. After the show, children

had a meal at Rajbhog Hotel, Garh Road. It was a good day and they enjoyed it very

well. Child line team was involved in coordinating the whole event

DAY 2

On the second day of the Child line se dosti week, a medical camp was organized by the

Child line with the help of a hindi daily Hindustan. Doctors from the KMC Hospital

supported the cause by checking the slum children and distributed medicines to them.

Majority of the kids had hampered eyesight and bad teeth. They were advised to brush

their teeth twice a day and keep their surrounding clean. Janhit Foundation director Mrs.

Anita Rana along with her team distributed Frooti along with the medicines.

DAY 3

On the third day, a Rangoli competition was organized at the Child Line office only for

the girls from the slum. Colors for the competition were provided by the Child line and

every participant received a prize in the end to boost their morale.

DAY 4

On the forth day of childline se dosti week,Janhit foundation along with K.L.

International school and Hindustan times took 100 slum children to the school. They

played various outdoor games like football ,kho-kho, etc. The slum children got engaged

with the school children and enjoyed very much. The slu m children were also shown a

documentary film on child abuse named as ‘good touch bad touch’ this film created

awareness among the children and educated about child abuse. They were given lunch to

eat. The school children gifted clothes, books, toys and hygiene kit to slum children.

DAY 5

On the fifth day of child line se dostiweek ,Janhit foundation organize an event to

celebrate friendship day. The event was started by senior police officer Mr.RavindreGaur

who took part in this event , and slum children tied friendship band on his hand. He took

oath to fulfil his promise of friendship with the children. The children tied friendship

band on development officer Vishakji and in return he signed the oath of friendship.

DAY 6

On the sixth day, Meerut Childline along with Shri Mallu Singh Kanya Inter college

organized a rally which included 100 girl students of the same school and teachers. The

rally focused on cleanliness and education by shouting the slogans. It also focused on the

heinous crimes like female feticide and cruelty like lack of education, child marriage, Child

labor, Child trafficking etc. in the rally. The rally started from the school, covered

Modipuram bypass and concluded at the gates of the school.Janhit Foundation Director

Mrs. Anita Rana & school’s principal Dr.NeeraTomar was the chief organizer. Children

were also given Frooti and a packet of biscuits.

DAY 7

On the final day of the week, 100 children from slums were taken to the Dominoz for a

pizza and cold drink party. This was organized by the joint contribution of Hindi daily

Hindustan along with K.L. International School, Meerut & Child line, Meerut. The

chief guest of this event was the District Magistrate Ms. B. Chandrakala. Chief editor of

Hindustan daily along with the school Principal and Janhit Foundation Director, Mrs.

Anita Rana.The children had fun and were very much excited as they never tasted pizza

and had a party like this before.

10THWORLD AQUA CONGRESS

10th world Aqua Congress – International conference 2016 was organized in New Delhi

on 24th and 25th November at India Habitat Center, New Delhi. The theme of the

conference was Water-Smart Solutions for Growing India and Janhit foundation was

also a part of the conference.

The first day had 3 technical sessions which were themed on “Water Resources:

Availability and Management”. The first speaker was Dr. DK Chadha, Ex-chairman-

CGWG & President GHS who spoke about the water governance. The second speaker Er.

EK Biswas, Chairman, Central Ground Water Board shared his views on the challenges

and road map of the Sustainable development and management of water resources. The

final speaker on the first day was Mr. Samit Ray, Director – Govt. affairs & Public

policies, United Technologies corporation who addressed the effects of the climate change

on Disease Management strategies.

First session of the second day was themed on the Water Resources: Availability,

Management, Quality which had 3 speakers in its agenda. First speaker on the second

day was Er. Vivek P Kapadia, Chief Engineer, WRD Gujrat who spoke on the Usage of

the recycled water. Second session for the day was themed at “Emerging Technologies,

Enhancing water use efficiency & Smart solutions which was conducted by Prof. K G

Moodley, Honorary Research Professor, Durban University of technology, SA who spoke

on water security through Participatory Management In the Indian Himalaya Region.

Final session for the conference was themed on “Resource Management, Utilities & Smart

Solutions” headed by Dr. VineetGahlaut, Head – National Centre of Seismology, MOES. The

keynote speaker presented his views to Ensure Smart Water Availability by Behavioral change.

WORKSHOP ON MISSING CHILDREN, JUVENILE VICTIMS &

DELINQUENCY UNDER THE POXOGUIDELINES

Child line on November 26th, organized this workshop in Police Line Auditorium whose

chief guest was the Superintendent of Police Mr. Ajay Mahadev. Other guests included

Child welfare officer from every police station in the district, C.O. Kotwali Mr. Ranvijay

Singh, Senior Prosecution officer Mrs. Ruby and Joint Prosecution officer Mr. Sarvesh

Kumar Gupta. The event was led by Mr. Ranvijay Singh who informed the audience

about the J.J Act 2015 followed by Mrs. Ruby who informed the audience about the

Prevention of Sexual abuse against children, 2012. Senior psychologist of LLRM

Medical hospital, Meerut informed everyone about the child’s psychology. Towards the

end of the workshop, Mrs. Anita Rana, Director, Janhit FoundationMeerut discussed

about the issues related with children and the working of the Child line, Meerut with the

police present there. Child Rights and the Acts related to the children were also discussed.

WORKSHOP AT ASHA JYOTI CENTRE

A 3-day workshop from December 26 to 28 was organized in the Asha Jyoti Centre,

Medical, Meerut. Asha Jyoti Organization works for the benefit of women and children

whose toll-free number is 181. During the workshop, every employee was called and was

informed about the vision & mission of the organization and how does it work. Asha

Jyoti Centre will provide free education, stay, food & Medical facilities to all women

along with employment opportunities. The event was inaugurated by District Probation

officer Mr Ashutosh and CDO Mr. Vishakh. The event was managed by the Women

Helpline worker Mr. Abhishesh Sharma. Project coordinator of Asha Jyoti Centre Mr.

Arvind was also present along with all the newly recruited member of the organization

for three days.

CHILDLINE HELPED IN THE EYE OPERATION OF A MINOR

On November 24th, Director of Janhit Foundation, Meerut Mrs. Anita Rana helped Ikra, daughter

of a daily wage laborer Ashfaq of Old Tehsil. Ikra had congenital cataract thus leading to a poor

eyesight which was restored by the operation whose expenses were taken care by the child line.

DISTRICT CHILD PROTECTION UNIT (ICPC) BAGHPAT MEETING

On December 3rd, District Child Protection Unit, Baghpat organized a meeting led by

the head of DCPU. Since the child line is also a part of the committee, child line members

were also a part of the meeting. Other members included police dept., Medical Dept.,

Education dept., Dept. of Labor, Transportation Dept., Railway Police etc.

The discussion held on the following points:

1. Mandatory monthly meeting of DCPU.

2. To declare a Nodal officer of every dept. like Health dept., Education Dept.,

Nutrition Dept., Panchayti Raj dept., police dept. etc.

3. For the provision of the organization related to Shishugrah.

4. Meerut children home should be available 24*7 to admit children.

5. If any missing child is found, the police station should inform the District Probation

officer or Child Protection officer so that medical verification of the child is completed

as soon as possible and the child can be produced before the CWC.

6. 24-hours emergency medical services should be available for the children.

7. Child labor and trafficking.

8. Availability of Baal Samvad court at district level.

9. Availability of the best Child friendly environment for the rescued children.

Child line discussed with the DM, Baghpat for the aggressive awareness program of the

child helpline number 1098 for better services of the child line. DM has assured child line

that he will work in this regard and ordered Education dept. and the Medical Dept. to

print the number and logo of the childline.

SWEATER DISTRIBUTION

On December 24th, Mrs. Anita Rana, Director Janhit FoundationMeerut, with the

sponsorship of Rs. 18,000 by Rotary club, Meerut distributed sweaters to 100 girl

students at Shri Mallu Singh Arya Kanya Inter college. Mr. Rahul Kalyan,

Additional District Judge was present at the event in the capacity of the Chief Guest.

Mr. Pranay Gupta, Chairman, Rotary Club and school’s principal Dr. Neera Tomar

were also present who appreciated the joint efforts of both organizations.

TRAFFIC AWARENESS PROGRAM

A drawing and slogan competition was organized for 2 schools namely Shri Mallu Singh

Arya Kanya School and Kasturba Gandhi Kanya School for the awareness about the

traffic rules. Mrs. Kiran Yadav, SP Traffic was present as the chief guest of the event

who explained the traffic rules to the children and made children aware about the

responsibilities on road while driving.

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