Development
Programmes implemented by SDDS in the last three years
1. Awareness
program: Health and hygiene, HIV/AIDS & TB, Value Education -As a part of medical awareness programmes were
conducted among five schools and Colleges. Information was shared on HIV/AIDS
& TB at six Colleges in which 1797 youths participated in the programme. Two Eye check up camps were organized in
association with like-minded doctors. Medical
Check up Camps was organized at two places in which various awareness sessions
were conducted on best practices of health. Information was shared in five schools and
colleges on the importance and relevance of education in which 337 youths
benefited from these programme.
2. Women Empowerment & Gender
Sensitization - Gender
Sensitization programme were organized for SHG women in 6 blocks of Sindhudurg
District. Various aspects of gender
inequality and in equity were discussed in which we covered various aspects and
dimensions of Gender Equity.
3. Agriculture Development
Programme - Initially
with the help of local NGO’s, the farmers were motivated to plant ginger,
saffron, cereals at 25 villages and also as a part of organic fertilizer
farmers planted gliricedia in their farm land. They also started vermin compost
shades and compost preparation process.
4. Cooperative Farming
Programme - As a part
of the MIDAS programme farming was done by farmers from last 3 years. Farmers
enthusiastically took interest for doing co-operative farming and they
benefited. They planted mariegold, various kinds of Paddy seeds, Saffron and
vegetable plantation. Initially we faced problems to get land but villagers and
SHG members those who have land gave it for cultivation and because of their
effort the model of Co-operative farming is working in this area.
5. Scholarship programme for
youth – SDDS through “Help
a Student Scheme” under Mother Teresa Education Trust, Pune has encouraged
every year more than 50 students for College & Skill Oriented Studies for
the last 8 years. So far under this scheme
500 students were helped in pursuing their higher studies.
6. Flood Relief Programme - Three
Flood relief programmes were conducted by the society for last three four years
supporting 501 families with flood relief kits at Kharepatan, Masura, Bhironda,
Sawantwadi, Paushi, Nerur and Banda with the financial help of CASA, Caritas India, New Delhi. Few houses
were built at Vengurla for the families whose houses were collapsed due to the
floods.
7. Capacity Building Programmes for Grassroots and
Staff - SDDS
organized various kinds of Short training programmes like Resource
Mobilization, PME and programmes on PRI, RBA and HIV/AIDS for the Staff and
Leaders.
8. Coaching
classes for children - Around 250 poor, weaker and deserving
students were helped through evening coaching classes.
9. Women’s
Day Programme - The celebration of International
Women’s Day is conducted every year at 6 centres in the diocese for last six
years. The SHG women contribute the programme by performing dances and plays.
10. Programme on Panchayati Raj Institutions - Seminars were held on Panchayat Raj Institution
at 6 places. Total 405 people
attended the seminar. The trained leaders from women and youth groups got
elected as members into local self governance.
11. Small Income Generation Programme - As
Income Generation Alternatives - Food
Processing: Training was held on Papad & other food items making at Vengurla, Masura, Otavane,
Karivade, Bhironda, Oros, Bhedshi and Sawantwadi. Total 248 people
atteneded the training programme. Income
Generation Activities were held for last 3 years at SDDS Sawantwadi where
different types of Chips, various types of juices, Candy, Jam, Mava were
prepared and different food products likes
Laddus, Chakalis, Samosas, etc. were prepared by them in which 83 women participated
and learnt on the various income generation alternative options.
12. Animal Husbandry Programme – Animal Husbandry
Programmes were conducted at 5 Centres. Total 150 farmers attended the training.
Resource Persons covered topics such as Types of Diseases, Preventive measures
and First- Aid, Use of home remedies for prevention, Govt. Schemes on Poultry and
Pig rearing, Cattle rearing, Importance of Hygiene for animal, Feeding of
animal, Govt. Schemes related to animal husbandry, Types of cattle’s,
Traditional practices of chicks rearing, etc. were covered. Various diseases related to livestock were
discussed and professional way of managing livestock development was
highlighted.
13.
General Medical Camps were organized with the help of partners and Government Medical Department
in which posters were exhibited on various health and hygiene issues.
