Training on Project Report Writing 28th & 29th Dec 2017

  

The Caritas India  Jeevan PLE (People Led Empowerment) had organized two days training on Project Report writing for Jeevan PLE project coordinators on 28^th and 29^th November 2017 at Canossa Convent, Andheri Mumbai. There were 12 participants from Karunya Trust, Kalyan, Vasai Janhit Trust, Pune Diocesan Social Service Society, Center for Social Action, Mumbai, Sinddurg Diocese Social Service Society, Aurangabad Social Service Society, Loksamgraha Social Service Society Chanda, Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra Ahmad Nagar and Muskan.

The resource person for the training was Mr. Andrew Fernandes and Dr. Maitrayee who are development consultants for social work. 

The objective of the training was :

•   To write in brief and prepare quality report
•  to capture verity and Newness in reports
•  to teach report writing skills and clarity

Mr. Andrew explained the importance and features of a good report writing wherein it has to be precise and completely self-explanatory so that people can capture and understand the content. Furthermore, he explained the impersonal style with which the report has to be written with accurate date, signature and reference to relevant details related to the topic.The technical details have to be maintained and arranged in a logical manner.

A Sample Monthly Report Format with examples was presented and explained along with the difference between output and outcome.Each participant was given an exercise to prepare a report on topics like Sustainable Agriculture, Tribal Rights etc. Discussions were held and feedbacks were given to improve the writing skills. The guidelines for writing an impact /case study and steps to be followed were taught as well.

The training on project report writing was very well explained by the resource persons. All participants were able to understand the report writing format and the consolidated report. They even learnt the tools, methods and structure of Impact case study.  

LEGAL AID WORKSHOP FOR COMMUNITY WORKERS 16th Nov 2017

A one day workshop (5th Capacity session) was conducted by CSA on the 16^th of November 2017 at Dadar Salvation Church Hall, Mumbai. The topic was legal rights with a specific focus on the Domestic Violence(DV) Act (2005). The resource persons for the workshop Adv. Bharat Kale was an activist & offers legal services, legal awareness trainings and also works at policy level interventions, public interest litigations, etc. The 30 participants were representatives of various Community based organizations. 

The session was very interesting for the participants as most of them knew a thing or two about the DV Act; however, there were still several misconceptions and questions regarding the same which were aptly addressed by Bharat Kale. He spoke about the Rights of a Woman at a Police Station, filing of Zero FIRs, things to keep in mind when filling an FIR, on ways to communicate with the Police, and other small tips that social workers could use in various cases. Also he explained the governing system as well as fundamental & human rights. Although the workshop was a short one the participants felt empowered with more knowledge and information that they could take back to the community and their homes. Feedback from the participants was positive with a stress on more sessions on other laws as well.

Cake Making with Domestic Worker Group 14.11.2017

Mrs. Sailee Shirkhe who's been through Basic and Adv. Capacity building programmes of CSA, conducted a cake making & cake-icing workshop at the Skill Enhancement Program for domestic workers held at St. Pius Community centre, Mulund on 14th November 2017. This program taught a new skill to the twenty-five domestic workers, to enhance their income generation capacity. They were taught techniques to prepare cakes without the usage of microwaves and using simple materials available in the market at affordable prices. These women are inspired and plan to make and sell cakes as a side business. It is indeed a success story of CSA training programmes for empowering a woman to empower others.

Centre For Social Action (CSA) a registered trust has as its vision to be “Facilitators of a Just and Humane Society based on Love, Equality, and Harmony with Creation”. The mission of CSA is to initiate and sustain non-violent, collaborative, and integral development processes for vulnerable individuals and groups and work for the empowerment and upliftment of the poor and the marginalised people in the city of Mumbai and its suburbs, Dharavi Island (comprising the villages of Uttan, Gorai, Manori, Pali, Chowk and Dongri), parts of Thane district and whole of Raigad district. 

CSA functioned as the Office for Social Work being since 1951, however only after the Consultation in 1990 the mandate of a structure was commissioned. In 1997 the then trustees registered this Office as a Trust. A process of Perspective Planning was initiated in 1999 which enabled the trustees and various stakeholders involved in sharpen their focus resulting in the Vision and Mission of CSA which were reaching out to various vulnerable and marginalized groups of women, children, dalits, tribals and prison inmates through their various partners located in Greater Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts.

As per the challenges and the needs based issues people were sensitized and the issues dealt with have been – Gender and Development, Anti-Human Trafficking, Promotion of Home based care for People living with HIV AIDS, Protection of Human Rights, Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Communal Harmony, Promotion of formal and non-formal Education especially for tribals and responding to natural calamities and disasters by providing relief and rehabilitation.

CSA’s approach has been a combination of various approaches with a focus on responding to the need through Partner Engagement, Community Mobilization, People-led Development, Networking, Awareness building, Engage with Stakeholders – Government and Systems (Socio, Political, Economic). CSA has constantly worked with like-minded organizations who journey towards the same goal and values that are upheld. They are Equality, Justice, Human Dignity, Peace and Harmony, Love, Inclusiveness, Collaboration, Participation, Respect, Forgiveness, Transparency, Accountability and Unity.  

As per the Social Perspective Plan the four broad Program Areas and Objectives of CSA are:

1. Vulnerable Children and Education: 

  a. To restore the human dignity of vulnerable children through the process of empowerment.

  b. To bring about equitable, qualitative and value based education for all.

2. Women Empowerment and Right to Sustainable Livelihood: Every woman in the archdiocese is empowered and her basic rights are guaranteed.

3. Environment and Good Governance – To create sustain and empower CBOs to promote environment-friendly practices and ensuring accountability in governance through a process of participative democracy

4. Communal Harmony and Emergency Response:

   a. We commit ourselves to promote Communal Harmony through a process of empowerment. 

  b. A well-coordinated and secular response to effectively manage emergency situations. 

Setting Oneself Free! - Stress Management Workshop for Domestic Workers 7-7-17

Under Basic Skill Self Enhancement program; Centre for Social Action along with Partner organization Salvation Community Centre has organized the 3^rd session on Stress management on 7^th July 2017. 

A total 21 domestic workers (women) actively attended the session. Dr. Evelet Sequeira was the resource person; who conducted the session and shared 3 techniques of stress management – Learn to be stress free i.e. Breathing technique, Sound technique and Dance technique.

The Resource person also shared the story of an elephant who is tied to a chain. The Elephant still believes that the rope can still hold him, so he will never try to break free.” The visit to the zoo was amazed to note that these animals could at any time break free from their bonds but because they believed they couldn’t, they were stuck right where they were. Like the elephants, many of us go through life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before? Failure is part of learning; we should never give up the struggle in life.

After the end of the session one of the women expressed all her emotions in front of the whole group and at then at the end all 8 women individually meet with the resource person to discuss about their personal issues to get solutions on the same.

Capacity Bldg of Bandarpakhadi Women on Effective Teamwork

On the 22^nd June, 2017 a workshop was organized by CSA at Holy Cross Chapel, Bandarpakhadi for Mahila Mandals and SHG women. 29 women participated in the workshop animated by Fr. Sandeep Borges. Through group exercises and interaction with women he focussed on building the women into a team. He asked them about the purpose of the formation of the team. 

“Team is a collection of persons who interact with each other regularly and are work with each other to attain their common goals”. A team brings people together with different expertise and enable them to apply their specialized knowledge in solving their problems. It also helps in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.

The Women expressed their happiness as their perspective of best utilization of their capacity and working together was enhanced.

Mishal Dabre

Summer Camp - 24th to 28th April, 2017 at Roshini Griha, Poinsur

Roshani Griha CCO, Poinsur conducted a Learning & Fun Summer Camp for vulnerable children during 24^th April to 28^th April 2017 in collaboration with CSA  (Mishal Dabre) & Volunteers (Mrs.Nehal & Ms.Abigel). 27 children from the community participated.

Besides the usual ice breakers, games and fun activities children were introduced to social themes viz.

• Environment (Best out of Waste, Saving Water & Electricity),
• Health (Hygiene & Nutrition),
• Gender Issues (Good touch/bad touch, Respect for Elders, Relationships, Safety & Security),
• Leadership for Transformation (Building Self esteem & Self confidence, Communication Skills & Leadership Qualities).

These session were taken through the use of games, group activities & debates.

Be Bold for a Change! - Women day at Roshini Graha, Poinsur 16-3-17

BE BOLD FOR A CHANGE' was the international theme for woman’s day. Making the woman aware that if you want a change in societies outlook, then the woman the change begins from you. Carrying forward the same theme our woman at Poinsur celebrated Woman's day at Our Lady of Remedy school hall on 16th March 2017 organized by the Roshni Graha CCO.

Ms. Clipsy Banji was the resource person for the day and she conveyed the message of the theme to the woman through games and interactive sessions in their local language. Motivating the woman to be BOLD and stand up for their rights and ultimately there will be a change

The woman enthusiastically performed cultural songs and cultural dance .Women who never come out and spoke in public for the first time that day spoke on the mic in front of 90 woman who were present for the celebration and therefore initiating their first step towards implementing the theme ''BE BOLD FOR A CHANGE'’.

The entire event was planned and executed by the local woman along with the help of Ms. Sushila Pallicha (Asst director CCO) and CSA staff Mishal Dabre

Womans day Celebration - Bunderpakhdi ( Kandivali)

And the celebration does not end .The women of Bunderpakhdi ( Kandivali) belonging to the holy cross Mahila Mandal celebrated women’s day on 9th March 2017 with the theme - ‘Addiction is more Dangerous than Poison”. Fr. Diago Pereira and Mrs. Rashmi Deepak Tawdae (Corporater)were the chief guest for the celebration. Mrs. Shoba Bajpai from Jeevan dhara was the guest speaker. She spoke on Addiction( Drugs, Mobile and alcoholism) The entire event was planned and executed by the women along with the help of CSA staff. 200 children, woman and men were present for the celebration.



The women who have never performed in front of
big crowds; CONFIDENTALLY performed skits, songs and dances to convey the message ‘ addiction is more dangerous than poison’. This day gave the women the motivation to 
continue spreading awareness on addiction and also continue helping local people in the village to fight against the use of these vices