QSSS Annual Report 07-08

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Quilon Social Service Society48th Year of Service

Estd: 1960

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Twitter of the year● Women in Transformation for Development

SamrudhiSelf Help GroupsPrachodhini

● Alternative Livelihood ProjectsILO-ALP-UNTRS PartnershipFVTFiLEAD

● Elder CareElders for Elders Trust

● Housing and InfrastructureDevikulangara HousingAnganwadiEravipuram Housing

● Natural Resource ManagementSPEDRain Water Harvesting Tanks

● Community Based Disaster Preparedness Project● Family Welfare

SAFP● Anti Trafficking Project● Educational Sponsorship

Joy SowersPrathibhodhayamTsunami Educational Support

● Social SecurityEmergency FundMahila InsuranceJansree Bhima YojanaJeevan Madhur

● Child CareKuttikootamKids Garden

● Research and Documentation● Fishermen Development Programmes● Other Programmes● Donors & Supporters

Photos-Cover: Thomas Mathew, Malayala ManoramaSatheesh Kumar, Mathrubhoomi

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Putting the pieces togetherAnnual Report 2007 – 2008

Dignity

Humanity

Equality

SolidarityHope Partnership

Impartiality

Life

Challenges

Environment

Response

Emergency

CrisisCourage

Determination

Safety

Changes

Food Shelter

DisabilityLivelihood

Trust Sustainability

Service Voices Heritage

Childhood

Ecology

Conservation

Most Rev. Dr. Stanley RomanBishop of QuilonPresident, QSSS

“Into that heaven of freedom, O Father, let my countryawake” Rabindranath Tagore’s prayer for our countryresonates and drives home the essentials of nationbuilding. A fragmented society fueled by seeminglyirreconcilable conflicts calls for peace building as anurgent priority. Tagore called it the “narrow domesticwalls” and we experience them as conflicting interests.Development train can often be derailed by forceshostile to human rights and the struggle for anegalitarian society. “There is growing awareness thatglobalization requires, and in fact demands anexpanding terrain of open, inclusive and diversesocieties co-existing in harmony and inter-dependence. Our success in ushering a new paradigmof a co-operative international order depends on thesuccess we achieve in expanding space for divergentgroups” (Manmohan Singh). Even those who applaudIndia’s phenomenal growth are disgusted with thedeteriorating plight of the marginalized groups and sowe now speak of “inclusive growth”. Growth wagonhas to carry every one along and has to ensure thatevery citizen is assured of his or her share in the socialcapital.

Development initiatives can become sustainable onlyif they originate from the genuine concerns of peopleand strategies that are owned up by people. Tsunamiresponse has placed the organisation in an enviableposition of networking with many partners and hasbroadened the thematic areas of intervention. Thechallenge of reaching out to the marginalized for anintegrated development plan has to be met with allthe arsenal in hand .The only option available is towork for assuring “inclusive development”.Affirmative action on behalf of people with deprivationhas to be part of our development agenda.

Narrow walls that divide the society have to be pulleddown through effective advocacy, reconciliation andnet-working for common cause. Moses cried out “Letmy people go” on behalf of our God. Every attempt togive solace to people in distress is the echo of thatancient command for freedom.

As I present this report of the year that recedes I feelinfinitely humbled as I behold the men and womenwho are battered but continue their march to the

Director’s Desk

Promised Land with the flame of Hope in their hearts.I call upon all my colleagues to bow before theirindomitable spirit.

And I am happy to hand over the baton to my worthysuccessor Fr Joseph Detto. I am sure QSSS will explorenew grounds and new opportunities.

“Tomorrow to fresh woods and new pastures.”

Fr. Romance Antony31st March 2008

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Rev. Fr. Joseph Detto FernandezNew Director

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Behind the changeWomen in Transformation for Development

Empowering women is an indispensable tool fordevelopment and reducing poverty. The quest of

our network of women groups for Self-definition andposition in socio- political milieux has struck newgrounds in the reporting year. The knowledge base ofthe large army of women eager to transformthemselves from a state of being silent spectators, nayobjects of exploitation into active subjects of socialchange has been strengthened as also their locus standifor socio-economic negotiation. We have come a longway in organizing women for self dependant growth,credit mobilization, and in the struggle for equalstatus.

“Women in transformation for development” theumbrella department for the women empowermentactivities has consolidated the sector wiseinterventions towards its logical sequence.

In the reporting year the organisation in associationwith the Domestic Workers movement organised thedomestic workers in and around Kollam and organisedseveral programmes including the movement forwelfare fund. Insurance coverage for the credit unionmembers was also another highlight achievement inthis year.

Fish drying unit

Coir making unit

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SamrudhiThe women’s bank of QSSS has continued its drivefor resource mobilization by the marginalized and hasbeen able to broaden the credit availability to its stakeholders driving them farther from middlemen andmoney lenders. Meeting the credit requirements of thepoor has provided a terra firma for sustainabledevelopment. 34,480 women have now forged aremarkable partnership for shared growth.

Self Help GroupsLined up to shower prosperity to thousands of familiesour Self Help Groups have evoked great response inthe reference area. Anwesha the federation of Self HelpGroups organised workshops and seminars forcapacitating the members and to keep pace with theemerging trends in people’s mobilization. Applicationof participatory tools broadened the knowledge baseand assisted in taking up issues scientifically. Gradingof Self Help Groups was carried out in the reportingyear for better accompaniment. A total of 19,346women have been clubbed into 1329 groups for sharedgrowth.

Paper bag making

Mushroom cultivation

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Entrepreneurship Development Department

Providing livelihood security and opening up newavenues in occupation is part of any povertyreduction strategy. More than 60% of the

workforce in our target area depends on thefisheries sector and agriculture but both

sectors face serious crisis coupled with theinherent seasonality issue attached to the

sectors. Equipping the SHGs for takingup viable enterprises has been our major

challenge. In the reporting year wehave been able to explore newgrounds with success. Coir board andJan Sikshan Sansthan accompaniedus in this march of the people for self

reliance.

Entrepreneurship Development Programmes Income Generation Programmes

Trade Individuals Trade Groups Individuals

Paper Bag & Cover 65 Grocery 36 49

Book Binding 52 Dry Fish Units 4 90

Coir Making 72 Tailoring 9 31

Umbrella Making 40 Animal Husbandry 0 47

Embroidery 89 Petty Shop 0 25

Garment Making 58 Catering 1 3

Vanity Bag Making 144 Coin Box 0 10

Dry Fish Making 31 Coconut Vending 2 3

Fabric Painting 29 Fire wood Selling 0 3

Soap & Soap Powder Making 50

Total 630 Total 52 261

Zeroing in on the poorPrachodhini

Vanity bag making unit

Providing new livelihood options to people is amajor concern in a poverty eradication programme.

Perhaps the exodus to the Promised Land consists inseeking fresh and varied livelihood options. QSSS isimplementing three alternative livelihood projects inthe reference area with assistance from ILO, FVTF &iLEAD.

ILO-AIF-UNDP Alternative Livelihood ProjectIn association with International Labour Organization(ILO) we are implementing Alternative LivelihoodProject (ALP) in Tsunami affected villages of Kollamdistrict with a target to train 373 youth/SHG membersin a variety of technical and non-technical trades withresource support from reputed training institutes ofboth government approved and private trainingagencies. Special focus is given on women SHG’s,youth with no employable skills, people withdisability, and members of women headed families inthe age group of 18-40. Post training support is yetanother prime concern of the project. Trainees arelinked to potential employers and to banks foraccessing capital for setting up enterprises.

Functional Vocational Training and Research SocietyFunctional Vocational Training and Research Societysupports QSSS to impart skill trainings to schooldropouts and youth with no employable skills. Theproject relentlessly explores ways and means oftransforming the lives of the vast numbers of schooldropouts in our society by equipping them withrelevant skills they need to earn a living. Thesetrainings are offered in technically approved centers.

Institute for Livelihood Education and DevelopmentInstitute for Livelihood Education And Development(iLEAD) launched by Aide et Action in Trivandrumin 2007 promotes tailor made programs targeted atdropout youth between 18-25 years from economicallyweakest sections and enables them to gain access toopportunities for sustainable livelihoods and growth.Identifying the most vulnerable youth in the projectarea of Suraksha Project in Kollam coast the projectaddress the issue of reducing poverty andvulnerabilities that may lead to trafficking. Theprogram offers demand driven skill development,micro-enterprise development and apprenticeship

Dreams come trueAlternative Livelihood Projects

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X-ray welding training

opportunities which are in need of efficient manpowerthat are developed to suit the local community andeconomy. Students are offered hostel facilities free ofcost in Trivandrum itself. It offers a flexible learningenvironment that facilitates both market orientationand personal growth in an increasing global contextof a market economy and positive citizenship.Beneficiaries will be helped in placement as well asprovided with post-placement support. Training of thefirst batch is over and around 100% of the studentsare placed in different parts of kerala. The second batchand the third batch are ongoing. Catholic ReliefServices is co-sponsoring the project.

Partners Trade Trainees Placements

Total M F

ILO- DTP 30 13 17 03

ALP- Mushroom Cultivation 32 00 32 16

UNTRS Building Materials 30 00 30 00

Three wheeler 30 24 06 03

Diploma in Multimedia 25 09 16 Training

Store Keeper 25 10 15 06

Pipe Fabrication 31 31 00 Training

Diploma in Computer Applications 22 03 19 01

Certified course in Computer Hardware Maintenance 14 11 03 Training

X-Ray welding 39 39 00 “

Diploma in Computer Accounting Software 22 06 10 “

FVTRS Aluminium Fabrication 20 20 00 “

Plumbing 20 20 00 “

Mobile Technician 20 14 06 “

Ladies Tailoring 40 0 40 “

Electrician 20 20 00 “

iLEAD ITES 20 01 19 20

Automobile 38 38 00 38

BPSA 13 0 13 13

Hospitality Management 21 20 01 21

Sales & Marketing 10 02 08 10

CRS 12 02 10 12

Total 534 283 251 125

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Multimedia training

Elders are our national treasures and responding toa catastrophic disaster we have provided them a

chance to organise and live with a life of dignity. Adepartment to provide care and assistance for the agedwas set up after Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004. Inpartnership with HelpAge India, we have providedthem improvement in Socio-economic status, healthstatus, solidarity and restored their self confidence.Our partnership has served thousands of elders invarious forms.

New beginningsElder Care Department

Elders for Elders TrustElders for Elders Foundation is the world’s firstorganization, formed by the elders, working for theelders towards productive and healthy aging to ensurethat the rights and entitlements of the elderly aspromised by the Madrid International Plan of Actionon Aging, 2005 are realized. The Kerala chapter of EFEwas registered in Kollam. EFE in the reporting yeartook charge of the Tsunami rehabilitation program.

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Hon’ble Minister for Finance Mr. Thomas Issac, inaugurating the advocacy event organised by Elders for Elders Trust

Highlights of the Reporting Year1. 98 ESHG’s are working in the disaster affected

areas for the socio economic upliftment of theelders.

2. Punarjani the federation of elders self help groupsin village and district level is ensuring theprotection of the Elders.

3. Scale up capital of Rs. 54,38,000 was distributedto the graded SHG’s.

4. Village Elder Care Committee continued to ensurethe social protection of the elder in the Village

5. Grain purchase for ensuring food security of elderscontinued and a sum of Rs. 6,67,459 was pooledin the Grain purchase.

6. Capital grant to the tone of Rs. 1,66,825 wastransferred to the VECC’s in the reporting year.

7. Mobile Medical Unit continued to support the 18villages till December and a total of 10,000 elderswere catered medical assistance.

8. Elder’s week was observed.9. Poster making competition was arranged for high

school students.10. Punarjani Puraskaram for the best self help group

was awarded to Jeruselem SHG.11. Vayojana Shabhdam, News letter of elders was

released.12. Training on disaster preparedness was offered to

elders.

13. Advocacy event was organised in the capital ofKerala with a rainbow of programmes.

14. Two multi purpose community centers are beingconstructed.

15. Campaign for old age pension was carried out.

Village Immersion Programme to learn the life of theelders was carried out.

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Village immersion programme at Arattupuzha

An elder viewingadvocacy event atTrivandrum

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Ensuring a decent habitat is a priority interventionin our context of extreme poverty. Habitat

restoration was a major component in our tsunamiresponse. A total of 668 houses were constructed underthe Tsunami rehabilitation programme of the society.

Devikulangara Housing ProgrammeA cluster of islands in Kayamkulam Lake close toAzheekal estuary suffered heavy loss in tsunami, butwas ignored by Govt in rehabilitation plan. We couldnot ignore their sad plight and so we ventured intothe most challenging of all the Habitat interventions.With the support of Catholic Relief Services we wereprivileged to provide habitat to 29 families. Concernedislands are T.M.Chira, Thumbolichira andMangadichira in Devikulangara Panchayat inAlappuzha district. Houses were handed over on the14th of December 2007.

AnganwadiMonstrous waves destructed the infrastructuralfacilities in the coastal villages. In the reporting yearQSSS constructed five Anganwadis in Alappad GP and12 Anganwadis in Kollam Corporation. Anyintervention to bring happiness to children is a matterof joy.

Eravipuram Tidal Waves Displaced RehabilitationProgrammeRecurrent tidal waves from 2005 washed away thedreams of hundreds of families in the Eravipuramcoast. With support from Caritas India we were able

Rebuilding InfrastructureHousing & Infrastructure

Caritas Gardens Punthalathazham Housing

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to construct 99 houses in a massive rehabilitationprogramme in Kollam Coast. On 2nd December 2007,Rev. Dr. Stanley Roman Bishop of Quilon inauguratedthe housing scheme. The rehabilitation packageconsisted of two and a half cents of land for each familywith a spacious house with modern amenities.Common amenities like crèche, elders’ care center andcommon area for play and socialization have beenprovided. The housing complex has been christened“Caritas Garden “Extensive community mobilizationhas taken up bringing in coherence among people.Habitat is maintained by elected committees and wedo hope the complex will prove to be a model habitat.

Transitional Shelter for Tidal Waves DisplacedThe transitional shelter for 24 families displaced bysea erosion was inaugurated on the 1st of December2007. Our community mobilisation team has formedchildren groups and several committees were in placefor the habitation management like, educationcommittee, coordination committee headed byconvener, committee for health and hygiene,electricity usage committee, committee for law andorder etc. Two men SHG’s and five Women SHG hasstarted and they have started savings collection. Thisproject was supported by Malteser International.

Habitat for Special CategoryIn the reporting year we could provide decent housesfor 63 families who have been selected from a benchmark. List includes battered people and familiessuffering social isolation.

Abhayam - Transitional shelters for tidal waves displaced

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Caring for the country’s natural resources, thesociety also led a plethora of activities in the

reference areas. In the road map to development weforget to consider the natural resources which are vitalfor our existence and for the achievement of socio-economic and environmental well being. NaturalResource Management department streamlines plansand implement several programmes to ensure a decenthabitat.

SPEDSustainability through Participation, Empowermentand Decentralization is a joint venture of Save a familyplan and Canadian International Development Agencyfor the Sustainable Development of the society. Thegoal of SPED II is to contribute to the reduction ofpoverty in these vulnerable village communities byensuring efficient management of natural resources,increased educational status, and improved health andeconomic conditions. Focus of the year was the WaterShed programme started in the Parichery 11th ward ofKallada Panchayath. Varieties of programmes wereoffered in the reporting year.

Item Beneficiaries Trainings Beneficiaries

Water shed 15 Good Governance 1000

Coconut sapling 25 Environment Education 1000

House Maintenance 5 Women Empowerment 1000

Sanitation Programme 10 Income Generation Programmes Beneficiaries

Natural Fencing 500 Family Groups 50

Well Reconstruction 10 HIV infected 40

Income Generation Programmes 5 Trafficked Victims 35

Pioneering a model ofconservationNatural Resource Management

Rain Water Harvesting TanksIn the reporting year with support from Catholic ReliefServices and beneficiary contribution, we were ableto construct 83 RWH tanks with a capacity of 5000liters in Thirumullavaram and Sakthikulangara. 29RWH tanks were provided as part of the habitatdevelopment programme in Devikulangara.

Rain water harvesting tanks

Goat rearing - Income generation programme for women

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We build resilientcommunities in coastalareas of KollamCommunity Based Disaster Preparedness

Community based disaster preparedness projectenvisions creation of resilient communities

capable of managing disaster. Preparedness, mitigationand risk reduction are the pillars of the project.Paradigm shift affected is that local communities andnot the outside agencies are the principal respondentsto a disaster. We envision a community aware of itsresources and in position to take up responsibilities.And yet disaster preparedness cannot be an isolatedventure but has to be coupled with developmentalinitiatives. It is a question of addressing geological andsocial vulnerabilities from a development angle.Project is being implemented in selected wards of 4LSG’s viz Kollam Corporation, NeendakaraPanchayath, Alappad Panchayath and ArattupuzhaPanchayath.

Cleaning of Mundakkal coast

Search and rescue training for women

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Programmes No ofProgrammesConducted

One day orientation on Community Based Disaster Preparedness to General Public 44

Participatory Learning & Action in new Project intervention areas 20

Training for Disaster Management Team at Local Self Government Level 2

Training of Cluster level Task Force (ERT’s) 30

Training ward level Community Based Organisation leaders 6

Training Panchayat level Federation leaders 2

Exposure visit for 25 selected DMT members to successful model CBDP projects 1

Providing First aid kit to the Task Force Teams 12

Orientation on CBDP to School Children 19

Training for staff on CBDP 2

Gender training for staff 2

Monthly review and reflection meetings 12

Awareness training on water, sanitation and eco-balancing to school children 19

Orientation on CBDP to PRI and other Govt representatives 4

Bi-annual review meeting on CBDP with Panchayath Raj Institutions 8

Activities accomplished in reporting year

GoalCapacitation of coastal communities of ten wards ofKollam Corporation, 6 wards of Neendakara GP, 15wards of Alappad GP & 13 wards of Arattupuzha GPto effectively manage disasters and promotesustainable development through communitymobilization.

Strategic Objectives● Strengthen capacities of Community based

organisations and structures to addressdevelopment issues in a collective manner.

● Promote and replicate locally specific water andsanitation structures and create communityconsciousness on eco-restoration andenvironment.

● Facilitate lobbying and networking with PRIs,Line Departments and other institutions forsustainability of the community initiatives.

Emergency Response Teams (ERT’s)ERT’s have been formed in villages and training inspecific tasks associated with disaster preparednesswere imparted to the members. The teams include

1. Early Warning Team2. Search and Rescue Team3. Medical and First Aid Team4. Relief and Rehabilitation Team5. Damage Assessment Team

About 2000 volunteers clubbed in 200 teams areholding the fort in forty coastal villages to combat andmanage disaster.

Build back better was one of our mottos in theresponse programme to tsunami. Resilience buildingnot only means creating a society to ward off all kindof risks, but also to drive the community in the pathof development. Our villagers are on the track. We aresure “we build back better”

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Outstretched hands fromoverseas brighten the lives of

distressed families through a bondof friendship and support. Save aFamily Plan India, the co-coordinating agency of this noblecause is committed to seekingjustice and working with themarginalized and poor of Indiaregardless of caste, creed, gender orpolitical affiliation. The Family - to- Family Development Program isthe core program of SAFP. Adoptedfamilies are supported by regularmonthly assistance for a sustainablelivelihood.

In the reporting year 21 familiesattained self sufficiency and hencethey were removed from the roll andanother 22 destitute families wereenrolled in the beneficiary list. Atotal of 444 families are beneficiariesof this programme.

Hope and opportunity fora better lifeFamily to Family Adoption

Assistance Received● Family Sponsorship – Rs. 24,43,500● Special Educational Assistance – Rs. 42,840● Medical assistance – Rs. 75,000● Housing Assistance – Rs. 87, 500● Other Special Assistance – Rs. 3,99,945

A self sufficient family after 5 years of SAFP assistance

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Other Activities● 157 families could start income generation

programmes● Arranged family visits● Special coaching camps for students● Annual Celebrations● Entrepreneurship Development Programmes● Awareness Classes● Assistance to ill people● Community Based Rehabilitation of the

Differentially abled

Adopted family

Petty shop - Income generation programmes

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Protecting women and children occupy a centerstage in our development agenda. Trafficking

issues are emerging as a major concern in our referencearea and we have partnered with CRS to address theissue Suraksha project is implemented in 35 wardscoming under the jurisdiction of the organization.

Project envisages a society where women, youth andchildren lead lives free from trafficking andexploitation.

Sensitizations Trainings Item Trainings

Self Help Groups 275 Panchayathi Raj Institutions 2

Anganwadi 38 Media Persons 1

Teachers/PTI 1 Police Department 1

Advocates 2 Office Staff 1

Students 1 Seminar on Safe Migration 4

Street Plays 30 Youth Club Strengthening 3

Animators Training 15 Kuttikootam Seminar 12

Kuttikootam Summer Camp 3

Advocating for the rightsof Women & ChildrenSuraksha

Main Activities● Leadership Development● Awareness Sessions● Seminars● Sensitization programmes● Campaigns through IEC● Formation of Community Vigilance Groups● Training to Animators and SHG Leaders

● Sensitization to Media● Formation of Youth Groups● Legal Awareness Class to Women

In October 2007, the third phase of the project started.Third phase concentrates on the Community VigilanceGroups and formation of the Bala Sabha.

Expected Results● Target community access accurate information

and provide appropriate services to prevent casesof human trafficking in respective community

● Strong network with key informants withincreased level of awareness to stop trafficking atlocal level

● Safer migration through helpline and reductionin vulnerability and exploitation

Balpanchayat inauguration

Teachers sensitization programme

Education is the premise of progress in every society,in every family” {Coffy Annan} Education is the

right of every child. Keeping this in mind we haveoffered a series of innovative programmes to advancethe cause of education of the marginalized groups.

Back to schoolEducational Sponsorship

Joy SowersStarted in 1986 with support from Joy Sowers Belgiumthe scheme offers a platform for people who wish toplace a smile in the faces of shattered childrencontinued to brighten the smiles of children. In thereporting year 19 children were sponsored under thescheme.

PrathibhodhayamInitiated by the Bishop of Quilon this project aims toboost the standard of education of the diocesancommunity. In the reporting year, project offeredsupport to 48 children. Under this scheme selectedstudents from marginalized families are placed inreputed schools with hostel facilities. This is a pioneerscheme to promote excellence.

Support to Students from Tsunami Affected AreasTsunami shattered the dreams of several children inAlappad GP. We are sponsoring a number of studentsfrom Alappad GP for quality education.

School/Stream No of Children

Std. I – IV 42

Std. V- VII 61

High School 17

Higher Secondary 6

B.A 4

Bachelor of Science 2

Computer Courses 2

Computer Teacher Training 1

General Nursing 4

BSc Nursing 2

PhD 1

Health Worker 1

MBBS 2

Bachelor of Engineering 1

Total 146

Total Educational Sponsorship

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Emergency Assistance

Our emergency assistance departmentgave solace to so many and walked

with them for a bright tomorrow. A sum ofRs.5,81,938 was offered to the needy people.

Mahila InsuranceEnsuring social protection to women is amatter of concern. In partnership with theNew India Assurance Company 8531women have joined the insuranceprogramme till date. In the reporting year25 beneficiaries received the claim.

Janashree Bhima YojanaIn December 2007, QSSS insured 10500persons (Male and Female) from the coastaland inland areas in the LIC programme forsocial security. Under the project a totalamount of Rs. 18,80,000 were released to28 dependants of the policy holders. Apartfrom death benefits, Rs. 20,03,400 wasreleased to 3339 children under theeducation scholarship programme.

Jeevan MadhurJeevan Madhur is the first micro insuranceprogramme of Life Insurance Corporation.Its highlight is that it helps savings andensures insurance coverage A total of 4318people joined the micro insurance schemeand a sum of Rs 5,15,208 is been assured.

Holding strongSocial Security

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Claim distribution

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Kuttikootam

Children’s Group continued and kept on track withthe set objectives of the Kuttikootam.

Kuttikootam was a novel initiative of the society torender psycho social care to the children affected byTsunami. 1578 students were clubbed into 84 groupsand the so called PRATHYASHA KUTTIKOOTAM ismarvelously moving to ensure the future of the society.In the reporting year Bal Sabhas were formed to trainchildren to become socially committed and to beemerging leaders of tomorrow.

Transforming the futureChild Care Programmes

Activities of the Kuttikootam● Weekly Meetings● Commemoration of important Days● Debates on current affairs● Library● Kuttikootam Rally

Kids GardenAiming to provide conditions for affectionate care andscientific childhood management for babies ofuneducated mothers under compulsions of stayingaway at work, six KIDS GARDEN were formed in thecoastal areas and it continued its work in the reportingyear. A total of 55 boys and 76 girl child were nurturedin the KIDS GARDEN.

Objectives● Offset the maladies of Low Birth Weight● Launch the children towards systematic learning

process● Ease out the poor working parents concerned from

the tension of leaving behind the infants● Nutritional feeding● Parental awareness and Child management

A tiny tot in kids garden

Kuttikoottam in Kollam beach

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Researches1. Disaster Prone Area Survey2. Diocesan Survey3. Diocesan Perspective Plan

Reports1. Annual Report English &

Malayalam2. Samrudhi quarterly bulletins3. Samrudhi quarterly Peoples

Bank Bulletins

News Letter1. Voice of Elders (Elder Care)2. FVTF News Letter

Posters1. Anti Human Trafficking

The changeResearch & Documentation

Brochures1. Communicable Diseases2. Rain Water Harvesting

Leaflets1. Community Based Disaster

Preparedness

Booklets1. Legal awareness to women &

children2. Role of Task Forces in CBDP.3. Gender Equality

Bit Notices1. Women’s Day Awareness2. AIDS Day Sensitization3. Lenten Campaign4. Jansree Bhima Yojana5. Elders Village6. ILO-ALP--UNTRS

Stickers1. School safety programme

Documentaries1. Twilight Journey of Elder for

the rights2. Documentary on Street Play

(Anti Trafficking)

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Other Programmes● MEN SELF HELP GROUPS - A small army of

1225 males were clubbed into 106 Self HelpGroups continued to work in the reporting year.

● SAGARA – FISHERMEN DEVELOPMENTCENTRE – 84 fishermen grouped into 14Sanghams worked in an organised manner.Sangham was able to allot license fromgovernment to all boats with the legalspecifications. A sum of Rs. 1, 50,000 was allottedas loans to the fishermen. In the reporting yearSangam was able to trade fish to an amount of Rs.10, 00, 000.

● Continuing Literacy Education Centre - Literacyeducation centre of the Karikuzhy continued towork for the literacy campaign.

Uniform distribution

Annual Day of Kids Garden

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Aide et Action

American India Foundation

Canadian InternationalDevelopment Agency

Caritas India

Catholic Relief Services

Corporation of Quilon

DSSS Generele Germany

FVTF Bangalore

Govt of Kerala

Harbour Engineering Department

HelpAge India

iLEAD

International Labour Organisation

Italian Bishops Conference

Joy Sowers Belgium

Kerala Social Service Forum

Funds for futureDonors & Supporters

Kerala State Literacy Mission

Kindermission werk, Germany

Kolping India

Latin Catholic Association ofNew York

Life Insurance Corporation of India

Malteser International

Manos Unidas

Misereor Germany

Missie Procure Netherlands

Missiebureau bisdom

New India Assurance Company

Raskob Foundation USA

Save a Family Plan

SELAVIP Japan

Tsunami Emergency AssistanceProject

United Nations DevelopmentProgramme

“To be with the lost, the least and the last”

Quilon Social Service SocietyReg: No – Q 137/60, Fatima Road, Kollam-691 013Kerala State, IndiaCall – 91 – 474 – 2797428 (D), 2797438 (O)Fax – 2797438,[email protected]

Quilon Social Service Societyis the offical organisationof the Catholic Diocese of Quilon social concern anddevelopment of the people. It enjoys legal statushaving been registered under Travancore CochinLiterary Scientific and charitable SocietiesRegistration Act of 1957 (Q-137/60)

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