Voluntary Health Agencies
Voluntary Health Agencies
PREPARED BY.. PRATEEK TIWARI PRADEEP DUBEY PRASHANT PATEL PRATIBHA DIXIT PRIYALI CHATURVEDI
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION-VHA are org. that are administered by an autonomous board which holds meetings, collects funds for its support chiefly from private sources and spends money, whether with or without paid workers, in conducting a programme directed primarily to furthering the public health by providing health services or health education , or by advancing research or legislation for health ,or by combination of this activity
FUNCTIONS 1)supplementing the work of government agencies. 2)pioneering 3)education 4)demonstration 5)guarding the work of government agencies. 6)advancing health legislation.
Red Cross promotes the Humanitarian values , which encourage respect for other human beings and a willingness to work together to find solutions to problems
Disaster response continues to represent the largest portion of IRCS work, with assistance to millions of people annually ranging from refugees to victims of natural disasters.
The sharp increase in the number of natural disasters countrywide in recent years has prompted the Red Cross to devote more attention to Disaster preparedness activities. These aim to make Red Cross Societies and communities more aware of the risks they face, how to reduce their vulnerability, and how to cope when disaster strikes
Too many people die as a result of no access to even the most basic health services and elementary health education. Health and community care has become a cornerstone of humanitarian assistance, and accounts for a large part of Red Cross spending. Through these programmes, the Red Cross aims to enable communities to reduce their vulnerability to disease, and prepare for and respond to public health crises.
Education and Training Programmes : INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY organises training, workshops and short courses for volunteers and trainers on Disaster Management, First AID. The NHQ (National Headquarters) proposes to start short and special courses for Disaster Management programme in its DMC wing and at CTI, Bahadurgarh.
Other activities: BLOOD BANK: The Indian Red Cross is a pioneer in the field of blood services and one of the largest voluntary blood banks in India since 1962. IRCS regularly conducts motivational campaigns to organize Voluntary Blood Donation Camps. It has more than 100 blood banks all over the country under different states and district branches
Hospital Services:IRCS provides service for sick and wounded men of the defence forces. Trained IRCS Lady Welfare Officers run welfare services for these people in military Hospitals. The officers run and maintain amenity stores and libraries as well as diversionary therapy programmes such as teaching handicrafts to convalescing patients encouraging ailing soldiers to participate in recreational activities and to give Psychological support for their disability and sickness
Home for Disabled Servicemen:IRCS runs home in Bangalore for servicemen since 1946. The centre is provided with an operation theatre, Physiotherapy Department, recreation room, Library and diversionary therapy all free of cost.
Vocational Training Centre (V.T.C.):The IRCS provides opportunities to increase vocational skills and the earning opportunities of low-income groups and to raise the status of women socially and economically by making them available opportunities for learning and leadership.
Tracing Activities:IRCS helps people trace or send massage to missing loved who have been separated ones through forced, unseen and inevitable circumstances when all other means of locating them have not yielded results
Maternity and Child Welfare:Maternity and Child Welfare schemes of National Headquarters were started in 1954 to extend Maternal and Child Development activities for the Weaker Section of the Community. The welfare activities are being continued through various Hospitals, Sub Centres and Bal Vikas Kendras.
Family Welfare:These are run by different states and district branches. All Red Cross MCW hospitals and centers, as well as family welfare clinics, carry out family welfare work. They motivate eligible couples to adopt small family norms and provide them with contraceptives and other family planning devices. Many of these centers are equipped to meet motivational and clinical arrangements
Nursing:The Red Cross MCW units teach home nursing skills to auxiliary nurses, midwives and housewives
The Tuberculosis Association of India is a voluntary organization. It was set up in February, 1939 as a registered society by incorporating the King Emperor's AntiTuberculosis Fund and King George Thanks-giving (Anti-Tuberculosis) Fund.
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The affiliation or control of and the rendering of assistance to any institution having objectives similar in whole or in part to the objects of the Association. The doing of all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.
Complementing supplementing Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program ( RNTCP ),(Directly Observed Treatment Short Course) DOTs services of Government of India ( GoI ). No new units are to be established to avoid costs and duplication.
Achievements
The TB Seals printed by the Association has won First Prize of TB Seal Designs by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Paris, for the years 2006 and 2007 and in the year 2005, won the Second prize of TB Seal Designs.
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In order to boost the IEC activities, the Association produced a film on Tuberculosis through the grants-in-aid of the Central TB Division of the Directorate General of Health Services and distributed to various TB Institutions and State TB Associations for their health education activities. The Association has also brought out an educative flip charts for use by medico-social workers for the health education program through the grants-inaid of the Central TB Division.
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The Association is publishing a Souvenir every year on occasion of the inauguration of the TB Seal Campaign, which is inaugurated by H.E. the President of India on 2nd October at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The Association also organized with the help of Delhi TB Association street plays and Nukad Nataks to propagate the RNTCP / DOTs program.
Donation
The Association depends entirely on public support in this humanitarian work. The Tuberculosis Association of India is convince that the main reason for lack of success in controlling TB is inadequate awareness about the disease in the common man. Therefore, we are focussing our attention on health education to create proper awareness about TB and to remove misconceptions and superstitious beliefs. All these activities involve heavy expenditure and need the generous contribution from individuals and institutions.
OUR MISSION
As a National Organisation, strive to be recognized as the most progressive entity for providing services of unequivocal excellence to women and children for their protection, capacity building and total empowerment.
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To raise awareness about the legal and human rights of women and girl child and to run campaigns against social evils affecting them.
Objectives
The Board must Act as a change maker with a humanitarian approach by reinforcing the spirit of voluntarism.
Create an enabling mechanism to facilitate networking of committed social workers for the empowerment of women and children.
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Develop a cadre of sensitive professionals with a gender centric vision committed to equity, justice and social change. Recommend gender specific policy initiatives to meet the new challenges for women and children in emerging areas.
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Strengthen voluntary organisations and expand coverage of engendered schemes in areas where they have not yet reached. Initiate and strengthen its monitoring role to act as social audit and guide for the voluntary sector so as to access Government funds as resource.
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Generate awareness about the challenges of a society in transition where negative use of technologies and practices are impacting on the wellbeing of women and children.
Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) is a non-profit, registered society formed in the year 1970. It is a federation of 27 State Voluntary Health Associations, linking together more than 4500 health and development institutions across the country.We are one of the largest health and development networks in the world.
VHAI's primary objective is to make health a reality for the people of India by promoting community health, social justice & human rights related to the provision and distribution of health services in India. VHAI tries to achieve these goals through campaigns, policy research, advocacy, need based training, media and parliament interventions, publications and audio visuals, dissemination of information and running of health and development projects in difficult areas.
VHAI works for people centered policies and their effective implementation. It sensitises the general public on important health and development issues for evolving a sustainable health movement in the country with due emphasis on its rich health and cultural heritage.
To ensure social justice , equity and Human Rights in the provision and distribution of health services to all, with emphasis on the less privileged millions. To promote and strengthen a medically rational, culturally acceptable and economically sustainable Health Care System in the country. To develop sustainable and innovative strategies to ensure health and overall community development in remote and vulenrable areas through various grassroot level initiatives. To provide relief and rehabilitation in areas affected by disasters and calamities and help the affected rebuild a better life for themselves.
VHA- CONTRIBUTIONS.
11th Five Year Plan VHAIs contribution to the 11th Five Year Plan Document through various Steering Committees and Working Groups received considerable appreciation. Some of VHAIs major concerns, shared with Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission and other Members have been incorporated in the 11th Five Year Plan Document.
Janani Suraksha Yojana Helpline In 2006, VHAI, as the Regional Resource Centre under the RCH Scheme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI, launched the JSY Helpline in Rajasthan, in collaboration with National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the Government of Rajasthan. The Project operated from the Community Health Centres in the selected 28 blocks in 28 districts of Rajasthan. The easy accessibility of the JSY Helpline toll number: 155310 and its 24/7 service has led to an increase in the total number of registrations of pregnant women and institutional deliveries in the project area.
Project Arunoday Since January 2006, VHAI has, at the request of the state government of Arunachal Pradesh, been running five Primary Health Centres in the state, that were previously almost dysfunctional. Arunoday strives to ensure quality healthcare by maintaining a balance between preventive, promotive and curative approaches. Although the project area poses a number of challenges, Project Arunoday has been able to make a promising start with a lot of encouragement from the local community and the state government. In view of the good results in the health status of the covered population, the state government is further planning to hand over a few Community Health Centres (CHCs) to VHAI in the near future
ICCWPROGRAMMES.
1) Crises Intervention Center for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect
2) Prevention of Child BeggaryJuvenile Guidance Bureau
4) Action program on Child Labour 5) Child labour relief project 6) Counseling& Guidance Services of Handicapped Children
In 1979, seven friends made a simple decision to change the lives of India's underprivileged children. Led by a 25 year airline purser, Rippan Kapur, Rs. 50 and a dining table as their resources and a belief that each one can make a difference in a child's life, they aimed to enable all children to realize their full potential. This was how CRY began.
To enable people to take responsibility for the situation of the deprived Indian child and so motivate them to confront the situation through collective action thereby giving the child and themselves an opportunity to realise their full potential
The key functions of Development Support (grant making) and Resource Mobilization (fundraising) along with the other support functions Communications, Human Resources, Youth and Volunteer action, Finance, Planning and Information Technology, Policy and Research, Documentation, The CRY Shop - all play a critical role in our organization building efforts.
INTRODUCTION
Established in 1949, India's leading and largest reproductive and sexual health organization. FPA India works through 38 branches and special project spread across the country assisted by national and international funding
OBJECTIVES
Population Stabilization Prevention of Unsafe Abortion and Sex Selective Abortions Reduction in Infant Mortality Rate Reduction in Maternal Mortality Rate Reduction in Reproductive Morbidity of Men and Women Reduction in STIs including HIV Gender Equity and Gender Equality Meeting the sexual &reproductive health Needs of Youth
STRATEGIES
Under strategic Plan 2005-09 5As are:
Capacity Building
Medical Training Courses Specialized Training Programmes Developing and implementing need based Reproductive and Child Health Programmes
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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health care Counselling Prevention and management of HIV/AIDS Pathological/diagnostic facilities
INTRODUCTION
A secular, apolitical, non-profit and a nongovernmental organization. Registered under the Societies' Registration Act, 1860, in 1978 Voice the needs of Indias 90 million "grey population, and directly impact the lives of lakhs of elders through various services every year
MISSION
To work for the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons To improve their quality of life.
OBJECTIVES
To foster the welfare of the aged in India especially the needy aged To raise funds for projects which assist the elderly irrespective of cast or creed To upholding the Rights of the Aged To create awareness in the younger generation and in society about the problems of the elderly in India today
CORE VALUES
Rights Older people have the right to basic age care facilities such as pensions, social security, health care, safety & security, transportation & mobility... Resources HelpAge India relies on external support to help the elderly live with dignity.
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Relief HelpAge India touches the lives of 15 lakh elders through its services every year to provide them with a better quality of life.
ACTIVITIES
HelpAge India focuses on Emergency relief based on need assessment, Improved access to health and eye care facilities, Community-based services, Livelihood support for the elderly, It supports programmes like old age homes and day care centres and the Adopt-A-Grandparent scheme.
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launch a campaign to fight elderly abuse. Health Insurance for Older People Fight against growing incidence of crime against the elderly,
INTRODUCTION
Established in august 1952. Conceived as a non-political and non-official national platform for constructive work. The Bharat Sevak Samaj provides a common platform for all who wish to give their share of time and energy to developing the people's own effort in relation to the National Plan Assist in the development of existing voluntary organisations.
OBJECTIVES
To find and develop avenues of voluntary service for the citizens of India to a) Promote national sufficiency and build up the economic strength of the country, b) Promote the social well-being of the community, and
c) mitigate the privations and hardships of its less favoured sections ; and To draw out the available unused time, energy and other resources and direct them into various fields of social and economic activity.
FUNCTIONS
The Samaj render assistance:
a. In restoring and improving the social health of the community by building up standards of honesty in public conduct and public administration
In creating social awareness among the people with regard to conditions and problems, and their own obligations, and the need for unity.
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In conducting campaigns and in the adoption of practical measures :i) for the conservation and best utilization of the public and private resources, ii) for creating maximum savings to promote productive activity. iii) for improving the existing facilities .
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Assist in organising and conducting training
programmes, work camps and follow-up activities as well as organizing seminars . Assist in agricultural operations and generally helping in the "grow more food" activity.
ACTIVITIES
SEVEN - POINT PROGRAMME FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE DEVELOP LOK KARYA KSHTRAS TO SECURE PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN RURAL SECTOR
JANJAGRAN ABHIYAN to build up popular enthusiasm for the Plan and to mobilize public cooperation to implement the plan. HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
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CENTRAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICE setup in the centre to take up construction works include :a. Rural and urban Welfare Extension Project b. Creches and Day Care-centres c. Recreational and Cultural Centres d. Maternity Centres. e. Crafts and Vocational Centres for women; f. Training-cum-production classes. g. Mahila Mandals; h. Rehabilitation centre for physically and mentally retarded children.
INTRODUCTION
established in 1927 dedicated to the upliftment and betterment of women and children" AIWC today has over 1,56,000 members in more than 500 branches across the country. working for women's development and empowerment.
MISSION
To work actively for the general progress and welfare of women and children. To work for permanent international amity and world peace. To stand against all separatist tendencies. To promote greater national integration and unity.
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To secure recognition of the inherent right of every human being. To support the claim of every citizen to the right to enjoy basic civil liberties.
OBJECTIVES
To work for a society based on principles of -social justice, -personal integrity, -equal rights, -opportunities for all. To work and to secure the basic essential of life, such as food, clothings, housing, education and other social amenities. To support the claim of every citizen to the right to enjoy basic rights and liberties. To make women aware of the fundamental rights conferred on them by the Constitution of India. To co-operate with the people and organizations of the world for the implementation of those principles, which alone can assure permanent international amity and world peace.
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Environment conservation and preservation Gender discrimination Women in distress Non-conventional sources of energy Renewable energy and technology
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Textile Printing Non-conventional & Renewable Energy Consumer Awareness Research Programmes Rural Sanitation, Water and Waste Management Institutional Care
Short Stay homes Old age homes
Single working Women Hostel
INTRODUCTION
There are about 40 lakh leprosy patients in India. The Mass Scale Treatment and rehabilitation programme for leprosy affected persons was launched with the establishment of Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh, on all India level in the year 1949. It acts as a useful bridge between the Government and non-governmental organizations To strengthen collaboration and coordination for a common goal i.e. prevention and treatment of leprosy and rehabilitation of the cured person. At the , National level, Hon'ble President of India is the President of the Sangh and the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare is the Chairman. .
OBJECTIVES
To control leprosy and provide relief and assistance to the afflicted person and their family. To collaborate and coordinate with other organisations already working for the control and elimination of leprosy . To promote social research and also the research into the causes and treatment of leprosy.
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To devise means whereby the result of such research may be communicated effectively to the social worker, medical professionals and the public. To establish and maintain institutions for the treatment of patients by uptodate scientific method. extension of existing institutions or establishing the new ones . To educate the public opinion with regards to the disease of leprosy and its control through latest medicines.
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To establish Children Homes for the Healthy and Non-affected children of the leprosy affected person. To establish training centers for leprosy and para medical worker. To establish centers for Occupational therapy, Physio-Therapy and Meditational therapy.
1. Production of Handloom cloth 2. Physio-therapy unit and plastic surgery 3. Poultry farming 4. Cultivation of vegetables 5. Sewing center 6. Farming etc.
REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES
PRESENT ACTIVITIES
There are at present about 1200 leprosy affected persons under the care and patronage of Delhi Pradesh Branch of the Hind Kusht nivaran Sangh. The Sangh provides them complete medical care for all their ailments including daily bandaging of wounds and ulcers.
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The HKNS is striving for the rehabilitation of cured leprosy affected persons . Prosthetic and Mobility aids such as tricycles, artificial limbs, M.C.R. footwear, crutches etc., are arranged for the needy patients desirous of self-employment. The healthy children of leprosy affected persons are admitted to different Residential Institutions . HKNS is taking up periodical medical check up. Other activities include holding of exhibitions, celebration of anti leprosy fortnight and organizes awareness programmes and medical camps.
FUTURE PROGRAMMES:
1. Reception cum diagnostic center. 2. Arrangement for various clinical/ medical tests. 3. Free medical aid for treatment of leprosy. 4. Skin O.P.D. 5. Indoor facilities for leprosy affected children.
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6. A model children home for healthy children of leprosy patients with facilities for boarding, lodging, education, recreation, physical and mental development 7. A home for aged able-bodied leprosy cured persons on subsidized / sharing basis. 8. Rehabilitation bureau. 9. Center for Social Research 10.Training of Leprosy Workers / Para Medical Personnel.
INTRODUCTION
The women workers of the Kasturba Trust are a source of strength and assist people during violence and in natural disasters like earthquakes and floods. The 22 branches with more than 500 centres are spread throughout India. Some centers are trying to reach out to women and children in remote, almost inaccessible areas. All these centers have been of immense social, economic and intellectual value.
STATES BRANCHES
OBJECTIVE
To promote peoples movement for cleaning the human mind of violence . To promote Community participation To protect the environment from pollution To provide Vocational training
Creches (Jhulaghar)
Basic Schools (from 1st to 8th standard)
Higher Secondary school for Girls (Kasturba Kanya Vidya Mandir (Banwasi Kanya Ashram)
Girls College (Kanya Mahavidyalaya)
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Nursing training
Training for Block Workers Short Stay Homes Income Generating Activities like Dairy farming, agriculture, cloth Making, Hand Spinning and Hand Weaving. Training in Printing, Umbrella Making etc.