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ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15

SHOHRATGARH ENVIRONMENTAL

SOCIETY

(SES) INITIATE, INSPIRE, INNOVATE , IMPACT………


ABOUT SES

Shohratgarh Envirnomental Society (SES) is a development organization. SES was informally born with issue of local safe drinking water in 1985. Over the years, SES has evolved to be a comprehensive NGO which works in the field of agriculture, food security, livelihood, health, education, disaster mitigation, WASH & environment. Since its origin, SES has been engaged with various development-plus programmes. Various programmes are addressing issues of children, women, youth & unprivileged group. These programmes are based on community, gender participation & ethical ecological values. SES work with rural communities of Uttar Pradesh as well as unprivileged group in urban areas of Uttar Pradesh. Over the years SES has established its identity in Uttar Pradesh. Over the years SES has established its identity in Uttar Pradesh. Due to years of Perseverance, dedication, determination of SES towards pious social cause, Economic & Social Council of United Nation accorded SES Special Consultative Status in year 2011.SES is committed to support ten Principles of the UN Global Compact with respect to human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.In Year 2015; Organization is also accredited by Credibility Alliance.

Development & Equity

Education, Women Empowerment, Gender Equality, Health

Food, Agriculture & WASH

Climate & Energy

Peace & Stability

Infrastructure & Technology

Good Governance & Human Rights

LUCKNOW


VISION: Working For a Society Where Everyone Achieve Personal Happiness &Well-being.

MISSION: To bring social change involving knowledge sharing, capacity building, experimental learning and entrepreneurial development in sustainable ecological manner.

APPROACH:

Right Based

Need Based

Developmental

Constructive Partnership

SES believes that poverty alleviation cannot be done overnight. There are several

issues & causes which cannot be understand without any integrated approach. SES

always tries to integrate all issue related to poverty whether it is health, education,

agriculture, food security in changing environment circumstances. While working, SES

tries to blend to various approaches. The reason of adopting this approach is not to

miss knowledge & experience of various stakeholders in programme. For instance, In

Agriculture, we try to incorporate traditional, indigenous knowledge along with

scientific knowledge & technology.


OUR INTERVENTION IN YEAR 2014-15

PROJECT THEME SUPPORTED BY

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

AWARENESS CAIMPAIGN

ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY OF

ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS,

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE

LIVELIHOOD AMONG

COMMUNITY LIVING IN FLOOD

PRONE AREA OF

SIDDHARTHNAGAR DISTRICT, UP

AGRICULTURE &

SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD

SIR JAMSET JI TATA

TRUST,MUMBAI

PREVENTING CHILD MARRIAGE

AS AN APPROACH TO REDUCE

GENDER BASED VIOLENCE BY

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY

AND SYSTEM BASED

INTERVENTIONS AND

EMPOWERING YOUNG

GIRLS AND BOYS

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ,

HEALTH

MAMTA, NEW DELHI

CHILDLINE 1098 SERVICES CHILD PROTECTION CHILDLINE INDIA

FOUNDATION

WATER SECURITY PLAN WATER, SANITATION &

HYGIENE

WATER & SANITATION

SUPPORT ORGANIZATION,

STATE ( STATE WATER &

SANITATION MISSION),

DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATION OF

JHANSI

CREATION OF 100 SELF HELP

GROUPS (SHGs)

COMMUNITY

EMPOWERMENT

NABARD

BUILDING RESILIENCE AND

INCREASED ECONOMIC

LEADERSHIP OF SMALLHOLDERS

SPECIFICALLY WOMEN FARMERS

IN UTTAR PRADESH

WOMEM EMPOWERMENT,

CLIMATE CHANGE

OXFAM INDIA

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE

SERVICE PROGRAMME

COMMUNITY

EMPOWERMENT, HEALTH

SIR JAMSET JI TATA

TRUST,MUMBAI


THEMATIC UPDATES

Promoting Sustainable Livelihood in Flood Prone Area

In flood prone area, community is dependent on agriculture for food. Failed crop cycle & inability to feed their family force them to migrate, Vis-a Vis increase incidence of malnutrition among family members. Siddharthnagar district falls in the agro-climatic region of ‘upper gangetic plains' 'north-eastern plain' zone. There are several constraints of low productivity such as usar soil, Lack of macro and micro nutrients, Low Organic Carbon and low canal irrigated area.

The key purpose of project supported by Sir Jamset Ji Tata Trust is to increase food security and improve the socio- economic condition of small & marginal farmers through farm activities. In last year project has strengthened livelihood options of community. They were introduced to adopting cow pat pit manure, pruning technology in pulses, and drum seeder in intensification of rice, onion cultivation in kharif and crop diversification into existing system. Livelihood micro-plan of selected were developed for whole year. They were also equipped with knowledge & skill through capacity building. Women have also started income generation activities which add value to their existing income & quality of life. The results were quite encouraging as it has increased income of farmers from previous year.

Figure 1: SRI Cultivation with Drum Seeder & Organic Manure Prepared by Framer


Building Climate Resilient Livelihood & Economic

Leadership of Women Farmers

In the feudal background of eastern Uttar Pradesh, schedule caste was always left from mainstreaming. They have limited control over resources. If they were women, they were doubly alienated from inclusion in the system. Recent climate aberration has further jeopardized their conventional weather based livelihood systems. In Uttar Pradesh, women farmers constitute around 38 percent of total agriculture workforce. But, their access to government schemes and programs, mainstream credit institutions is very limited. One of the prime reasons behind the current deprived status of women farmer

The key purpose of project supported by Oxfam India is to increased resilience and improved income of smallholders, specifically women farmers’. In last year, SEs has mobilized small & marginal farmer especially women & consolidates their spirit in group form. They have adopted holistic farming systems in small landholding, innovated practices for climate resilient agriculture practices.

Figure 2: Participatory Weeding & Session at Farmer Field School


Promoting Environmental issue among citizens

Figure 3: Post NEAC Workshop

The simplest explanation about why the environment matters is that, as humans, the environment-the Earth-is our home. It is where we live, breathe, eat, raise our children, etc. Our entire life support system is dependent on the well-being of all of the species living on earth.

“National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC)” is supported by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. The objective is to create awareness among common people. Regarding current situation of environment & to focus their role for conservation of environment. SES has been nominated as Regional Resource Agency (RRA) to conduct National Environment Awareness. 877 of 1429 organization were selected to conduct the campaign in their respective area. The theme for awareness was “Combating desertification, land degradation & drought.” The activity includes pre methodology & Post workshop, monitoring of activity done by selected organization.


Empowering Youth

Figure 4: Immunization at village level & Learning session by peer mentor

India is of largest youth population in the world today. The entire world is eyeing India as a source of technical manpower. For better development of country, health of youth shall priority for development of youth. Youth have the right to lead healthy lives especially their sexual & reproductive rights. Menace of Child Marriage is marring the ability the youth. UP alone accounts for 15% underage marriages, which highest in the country. In 2011, there were over 27 lakh children in the 10-14 age groups, overwhelmingly girls, who were married. Uttar Pradesh had the largest number of such children

The key purpose of project supported by Mamta is to prevent child marriage as an approach to reduce gender based violence. The approach includes strengthening community and system based interventions and empowering young girls and boys. In last year, groups were formed & session on issue was conducted by youth mentor, capacity building of local health workers & government officials were built. Gender resource Centre was established where youth come & try to sort out their problem. Panchyats have initiated marriage registration process. District action plan to combat child marriage were developed yet to be approved by district coordination committee.


Promoting Community Health Action for Service Delivery

Healthcare is the right of every individual but lack of quality infrastructure, dearth of qualified medical functionaries, and non- access to basic medicines and medical facilities thwarts its reach to 60% of population in India. Considering the picture of grim facts there is a dire need of new practices and procedures to ensure that quality and timely healthcare reaches the deprived corners. The Community Health service delivery projects were begun in Siddharthnagar district last year. The project is supported by JamsetJi Tata Trust.

In The target area too, non- accessibility to public health care and low quality of health care services, a majority of people turn to the local private health sector as their first choice of care. The key purpose of project is to establish community in groups where they can easily access health care facilities & demand for their health rights. In last year, project focus on maternal, child, adolescent health & malnutrition. With effort of project team Village Health Sanitation & Nutrition Committee is in functional & Village Health Nutrition Day were celebrated. Local health worker has understood their responsibility. Day includes growth monitoring of children, ANC, PNC, testing of pregnant women & adolescent girl.

Figure 5: Village Level Dissemination of health status and Nari Sangh Training


Protecting Child Rights

Figure 6: Sensitization of school children by Childline Member

Children are the future hope and get better opportunities to enhance their all-round development. Rights are those conditions that ensure the opportunity to enjoy the fundamental needs so as to enhance one's dignity and prosperity. Despite its provision as the fundamental rights in our constitution, condition of child rights are not very good. Constitution of India accords rights to children as citizens of the country, and in keeping with their special status the State has even enacted special laws. The Constitution, promulgated in 1950, encompasses most rights included in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.

The Key purpose of project supported by Childline India Foundation is responds to needs of children and links them to long-term services. Last Year , CHILDLINE Siddharthnagar’s intervention calls to 1098 comprises of providing medical assistance, linking children to shelter, restoring children home, tracking missing children, intervening with children who has been physically or sexually abused, providing sponsorship and other interventions related to child rights violations. Provided below is the table highlighting the intervention case statistics of CHILDLINE Siddharthnagar in year 2013-14:


Promotion of Self Help Group for Community

Empowerment

Figure 7: Training of SHG Leaders

With support of NABARD, project has been started to encourage habit of saving and credit among women and facilitate the accumulation of their own capital resource base in Shohratgarh Block. So, that they have started using that money in contingency situation or on income generation activities. It also include capacity and skill building about the decision making, leadership, need assessment and planning and joint effort for individual and social change in their locality /village. Total 73 self- help group were created in the year with 1007 members. Total saving was Rs. 231790 & internal lending was Rs. 67600. Currently, SES has 107 Self Helf Group.


Water Security Plan

Figure 8: Awareness of School Children & School

Because water is a basic need for all life and good health, access to enough safe water, or water security, is defined as a human right by international law. Water is nature’s gift, but there is a limit to what nature can provide. In many places the amount of water for drinking is becoming dangerously low. Where land has been paved and trees cut down, rain that once soaked into the ground and was stored as groundwater now runs off into the ocean and becomes salt water. Much of the water that is left is too polluted for human use. The key purpose of project Supported by Minsitry of Drinking water, government of India is to pilot model for achieving drinking water security through convergence and participatory integrated water resources management, SES undertook block Mauranipur of district Jhansi for Water Security Plan. Last Year, 55 water security plan of panchayat is submitted to district of Jhansi. These plan shall be implemented by government department in coming year.


SES IN NETWORK:

SES is part of several local, state, regional, national & international group or alliance:

Climate Justice Fast Group: It is an International group working on climate change.

Sahyog: It is network of NGOs in eastern Uttar Pradesh working on disaster mitigation

SANUP (Sustainable Agriculture Network): It is network related to agriculture .

Srijan : It is a sexual and reproductive health initiative for joint action network. It has networking with over 200 voluntary organizations working on health issues.

LaghuSimantKrishakMorcha: It is network of small & marginal farmer.

The White Ribbon Alliance: It is an international coalition bound together by a common goal: to ensure that pregnancy and childbirth are safe for all women and newborns in every country around the world.

FANSA: A network of water sanitation & hygiene. It’s part of fan global. SES is hosting organization in Uttar Pradesh.

GCPEA: is a new global coalition officially formed in february 2010 out of a series of technical conferences convened by UNESCO.

AAHM-India: It is a global voluntary partnership where members share a common commitment to the rapid eradication of hunger and malnutrition in the world.

SANDEE: It is a regional network that uses economic tools and analyses to address south Asia’s environmental challenges. It is based on the premise that solutions to economic development concerns and environmental problems are integrally linked.


TEACHAIDS : It is dedicated to addressing the challenges associated with providing health education through the creation of free, research-based, culturally-appropriate learning materials. It believes in harnessing medical and educational expertise and utilizing technology to freely disseminate HIV and AIDS materials around the world to those who need them most. AIDS is a preventable and treatable illness, and with the proper education, it can be controlled effectively.

GNB: It is a new global partnership to end the harmful traditional practice of child marriage, so that girls can fulfill their potential. It is created by the Elders,GNB brings together organizations that work to tackle child marriage at the grassroots, national and global levels around the world.

STOP TB PARTNERSHIP: The Stop TB Partnership is leading the way to a world without tuberculosis (TB), a disease that is curable but still kills three people every minute. Founded in 2001, the Partnership's mission is to serve every person who is vulnerable to TB and ensure that high-quality treatment is available to all who need it.

CANSA(Climate Action Network South Asia): It is network which covers climate change and development” issues both internally within the region and outside the region.


GOVERNING BOARD:

S.NO. NAME GENDER POST PROFESSION 1.

SRI INDRA BHADUR SINGH

Male PRESIDENT

RETD. TEACHER

2. JITENDRA KUMAR SRIVASTAVA

Male VICE PRESIDENT

BANK OFFICER

3. DR. BRIJESH CHANDRA SRIVASTAVA

Male SECRETARY

TEACHING

4. DR. AJAY KUMAR SRIVASTAVA

Male JOINT SECRETARY

TEACHING

5. SRI P.K.PANDEY

Male TREASURER

TEACHING

6. ARVIND KUMAR SINGH

Male MEMBER

TEACHING

7. DR. ANITA KHARE

Female MEMBER

DOCTOR

8. SMT. SUMAN PANDEY

Female VICE PRESIDENT (WOMEN)

SOCIAL WORK

9. DR. SEEMA SRIVASTAVA

Female JOINT SECRETARY (WOMEN)

TEACHING

Distribution of Staff according to Salary in 2012-2013:

Amount In Rs. Staff

Less Than Rs. 5000 8

5001 to 10000 27 10001 to 20000 8 More Than 20000 4 Total 47


GOALS OF SES:

1. ERADICATING POVERTY:

2. ENDING HUNGER, FOOD SOVERIGNTY/SECURITY, IMPROVED

NUTRITION & SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE:

3. ENSURING HEALTHY LIVES

4. ENSURING INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE & QUALITY EDUCATION

5. GENDER EQUALITY, EMPOWERING WOMEN & GIRLS

6. ENSURING SUSTAINABLE & AVAIBILITY OF WATER & PROPER

SANITATION

7. ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

8. IMPROVED URBAN AMENITIES

9. ACTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE & RELATED SHOCKS

10. PROMOTING IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY

11. PROMOTING PEACEFUL, TOLERANT SOCIETY FOR SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT

SHOHRATGARH ENVIRONMENTAL

SOCIETY

9, PREM KUNJ, ADARSH COLONY, SHOHRATGARH-272205, U.P., INDIA

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