Christmas celebration

CNI- SSI has organized Annual Sports and Christmas celebration programme from 15th Dec 2010, the programme concluded on 22nd December 2010 with Christmas Celebration. During the annual sports and cultural competition 14 different group and individual competitions were organized. The programme concluded with Christmas celebration, on this occasion Mr. Nitin Junonkar  and Rt. Rev. Paul Dupare were  guest of Honor.

Program begun with welcoming and felicitation of the guest. Trainees presented cultural expression from those who won various competitions.  Children of Khelwadi , a play house for children of waste pickers presented group Dance on this occasion .Best Teacher Mrs. Anita Bankar and Best Staff Mrs. Bharti Charan , and Best news compilation , Mr. Ganshyam Mishra were selected by Director Rev. S. Paranjyothy, Director, CNISSI .  The President of CNI-SSI, Rt.Rev.Paul Dupare gave his Christmas message based on Bible book Luke chapter 2, the birth of Jesus Christ. He said that Jesus came to this world with a message of peace.

On this occasion report of the survey conducted for Waste pickers of Nagpur City was release at the hands of Rt. Rev. Paul Dupare in the presences of Mr. Junonkar, Mr. Ranjit Ambastha, Mr. Sudhakar Ramteke. Staff from CHF international and CNISSI those who contributed for Survey Report were felicitated by Rt. Rev. Paul Dupare. Mr. Katre conducted the prize distribution programme for Sports section while Mrs. Aradhana Upadhyay conducted prize distribution ceremony for cultural events. Mrs. Bharti Charan Conducted proceedings of the programme while Rev. S. Paranjyothy, Director, CNI-SSI proposed vote of thanks.

A Health check up camp for UTTHAN Project for Children

The CNI-SSI has organized a Special Health check up camp for the children of Utthan project in Antoji nagar and Suraj nagar on 23rd and 24th of July 2010. A team of 3 Doctors including Dr. Gajanan Sonkusale, Dr.Arti Manjare and Dr.Poornika from Mure Memorial Hospital conducted the health check up of 130 children and medicines was provided according to findings. The major diseases found are viral fever, cold and cough, some children detected skin problems and some were anemic.

The children having skin problem were sent to Mure Memorial Hospital for further treatment. The team of Utthan Mrs.Sangita Dip, Coordinator, Mr.Ashish Dongre, SRA, Ms.Rashmi Singh, CDA and Mr.Gouthamkanth Gummadi, Accountant alongwith volunteers worked hard to make this camp successful.

UMMEED ………. Hope towards dignified life WOMENS MEET HELD UNDER UMMEED

Church Of North India social Service Institute has taken up the task to create awareness among the citizen of Nagpur city concerning the solid Waste and related issues.  With CHF International [Community Habitat Finance] and Nagpur Municipal Corporation as partners in this venture “UMMEED”.

According to a survey conducted by the CNI SSI and the CHF international there are approximately 5000 waste collectors  in Nagpur city .  Accordingly number of initiatives is taken up in 18 selected slums for these waste collectors to help them lead a dignified life.

In this context CNI-SSI has organized a women’s meet of Self Help Group on 31st July 2010 at Lalit kala Bhavan, Kamptee Road Nagpur.  The objective of the meet was to bring all the 70 Self Help Group  together. It was also an opportunity for the Self Help Group to share their experiences in the journey of two years since they were formed.
The programme began with introduction and welcome of the guest  by Mrs. Bharti Charan, Coordinator, UMMEED.  Mr. Ranjit Ambastha, Senior Programe Manager, CHF International, Mr. Vilas Shende Director, Mure Memorial hospital,Ms.  Anupama from NCCI, Mrs. Avanti Shirpurkar,Rev. S. Parajnyothy, Director, CNI-SSI and  Mr. Bhimkar from Kachra Vechak Maajdoor Jan sanghthan were present on this occasion.

The Mr. Vilas Shende laid emphasis on qualities that strengthens the self help group and also how these Self Help Group can be instrumental in bringing about change in society through their initiatives. While Mr.Ranjeet Ambastha Mentioned that Self Help Group of the waste collectors can negotiate with local bodies to get the work done, now being done through private contractor.  Ms. Anupama mentioned the need  of self identity and knowing the self capacity which in turn could  be strength of Self Help Group . Mr. Bhimkar motivated the gathering by sharing the need of being united for the struggle and movement.  Rev. S.Paranjyothy, Director, CNI-SSI mentioned the next step of the Self Help Group being the formation Cooperative of waste collectors and encouraged the women of Self Help Group to be united and aware on emerging issues for bring about the social change.

Two days Leadership & Review Meetings organised under UMMEED project

Under Ummeed project Leadership & Review meetings was organized on 30th & 31st August 2010 at CNI-SSI Hall and Chatterton Hall, Sadar, Nagpur.

The objective of this process is to review the activities done for past two years. Rev. s. Paranjyothy, Director, CNI-SSI, Mr.Ranjit Ambastha Senior Programme Manager, Mrs. Archana Community Development Specialist, Mrs. Aradhana Upadhyay, Programme Manager UMMEED, and Mrs. Bharti Charan, Coordinator, UMMEED were speakers during two days of meeting. During the meeting 40 people came forward as leaders and were able to share their experiences and it was observed that waste collectors has gained confidence .

Drawing & Essay Competitions organised under UMMEED project

Under Ummeed project for general awareness in non slum areas an Essay & Drawing competition was organized on 15th August 2010 at Vasant nagar and the prize distribution to the winners of the competitions was held on 22nd August 2010.

The objective of the programme is to aware people on solid waste management. During the competition introduction about Ummeed project was given to the children and their parents.  Though the children were not aware on solid waste management still they make good drawings about maintaining cleanliness at home and school. This shows that they do waste management at home. More awareness programmes should be taken in this area. Around 15 children participated in the competitions. Alongwith the children some parents were also present during the competitions and prize distribution programme.

Ms.Megha Sahare and Ms.Vandana Koche facilitate the children for competitions. Rev.S.Paranjyothy, Director, CNI-SSI and Mrs.Bharti Charan, Coordinator UMMEED presented the prizes to the winners of the competitions and also shared about the management of solid waste at home and how they can use the waste as fertilizer and it can be used for producing bio gas also

A Health check up camp for UTTHAN Project Children

Under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan CNI-SSI is running a school in Bhandewadi Dumping yard for the children involved in rag-picking. With them the Independence Day was celebrated on 15th August 2010 at Gyanmandir Shala, Bhandewadi. The chief guest Mr.Devendra Mehar, Ward Member hoisted the flag and others present on this occasion were Mr. Ashique Bansod, Health Inspector, Bhandewadi, Dumping yard employees, students of Gyanmandi Shala and some MBA students.  The children presented a song after flag hoisting and the MBA students distributed some sweets and colour pencils to them.

General Health check up camp organised under UMMEED project

Under Ummeed project General Health check up camp was organized on 18th August 2010 at Tulsi nagar and Oriya Mohalla slum with the support of Nagpur Municipal Corporation Health Department.

The objective of this health check up camp is to aware the people on seasonal diseases and what precautions can be taken during the season for protection. Around 50 people were benefited through this camp. The major diseases found are viral fever, cholera, cold & cough etc. After check up required medicines were given to them.

The outcome of this camp was people’s enthusiasm was increased and Kachra Vechak Majdoor Jan Sanghathan decided to voluntarily clean there slum.

CNI-SSI DISTRIBUTES CERTIFICATE TO WASTE COLLECTORS AND SLUM DWELLERS ON COMPLETION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING.

CNI-SSI has organized the certificate distribution programme for the beneficiaries under UMMEED a project for waste pickers and Mobile Training Centre [M. T.C] at CNI-SSI on 23rd September 2010 at CNI-SSI hall, Sadar Nagpur.

Shri S.G More, District project Officer, District urban Development Agency[DUDA] was chief guest while shri sundeep Choudhary,Astt. General Secretary, ISPCK was guest of honor. Shri Sundeep Josh, Asst secretary projects, ISPCK, Rev. S.Paranjyothy,director, CNI-SSI,  Shri Chawre  were present on this occasion.

The programme begun with introduction and welcome of the guest. Mrs. Aradhana Upadhyay, Coordinator, Skill Development Training Unit presented brief note on skills imparted to underprivileged youth and women. She shared that Skill Development Training Unit [S.D.T.U] of CNI-SSI has more than 30 years of experience in equipping unemployed and marginalized youth and women for self-employment through vocational training in 22 different courses, out of which 7 courses are affiliated to Maharashtra Board of Vocational & Technical Education (MBVTE). While we are process of getting accreditation form National institute of open school [NIOS] The organization has trained more than 20,000 trainees down the years.  Most of the courses are women oriented, and 80% the students hail from the slums of Nagpur. CNI SSI is providing the youths who are involved in rag picking for alternative livelihood, so that the youths can lead a dignified life in the society

Mr. Sunil Choudhary mentioned that CNI-SSI through skills training is not only imparting skills but also making women self confident and capable of managing the business.  Mr. More District project officer DUDA congratulated the organization and mentioned that organizations like CNI-SSI contributes to great extend to run various development programmes successfully with the Government. Rev. S. Paranjyothy congratulated the trainees on successful completion of the training and encouraged them to start the initave so that their skills will be further sharpen.  He also assured the trainees for further help required in future. Mr. Chawre , incharge of placement cell encouraged the youth to take up the training seriously and make livelihood of the skills learnt. He mentioned that some of the trainees are earning handsome salary through vocational training.

Earlier the trainees shared their experiences about training and being confident in day to day life after getting skill training. 84 trainees were given certificates at the hands of the digniarties present on this occasion . they came from Antoji Nagar, chikli and snehdeep nagar slums.  Mrs. Aradhana Upadhyay conducted the proceedings of the, while Mrs. Bharti Charan Proposed vote of thanks

SEWING MACHINES AND CYCLE CARTS DISTRIBUTED TO WASTE COLLECTORS FOR ALTERNATE LIVELIHOOD UNDER UMMEED

Church Of North India social Service Institute has taken up the task to create awareness among the citizen of Nagpur city concerning the solid Waste and related issues. with CHF International [Community Habitat Finance] and Nagpur Municipal Corporation as partners in this venture “UMMEED”.

According to a survey  conducted by the CNI SSI and the CHF international on the rag pickers of the Nagpur city  it was found that waste collectors  earn their living from collecting and selling the recyclable waste materials including large numbers of youth.

With privatizing collection and processing of garbage. The collected garbage from every household of the city is delivered to the Bhandewadi dump yard .This privatization of garbage collection has alarmed some 5,000 rag pickers who earn their living by rummaging through the city’s bins and dump yards. They are likely to lose income. The daily income has decreased from  Rs 100-2000 per day to  60-70, waste picker. Hence to provide alternative livelihood, skill training was imparted to more than 400 waste pickers including first and second generation and means were identified to help the waste collectors to look for alternative livelihood.

In this context CNI-SSI has organized a resource distribution programme on 7th October 2010 at CNI-SSI where 5 trainees and 5 beneficiary form slums were selected for equipping them with material resource in the form of sewing machine, push cart and cycle rickshaw cart.  The concept of distributing resources in the form of materials is tied up with the Self Help Group of waste collector formed by CNISSI under UMMEED. The Self Help Group will be taking responsibility to recover the amount from the beneficiary. The amount refunded by the beneficiary will be utilized to full fill the requirement of other waste collector thus providing resources to more number of waste collectors.

On this occasion Bishop Paul Dupare, Chairman CNISSI, Mr. Ranjit Ambastha, Senior Programme Manager, CHF International, Mr. Vilas Shende Director Mure Memorial hospital, Mr. Niranjane, treasurer NDC, Rev. S.Paranjyothy, Mr. Chawre retd. General Manager, DIC, Mrs. Archana Choudhary, Community Development Specialist, Mrs. Avanti Shirpurkar, Programme Officer CHF international were present. The beneficiaries shared their experiences mentioning why they were selected as one of the beneficiaries and how the resource provided with help them to earn their livelihood.

Mr. Ranjit Ambastha congratulated all the beneficiaries while Mr. Niranjane Wanted all the selected beneficiaries to make best use of resource provided. Mr. Vilas Shende in his speech mentioned that to improve the livelihood we need resources it may be in the form of money material etc.  The resources provided will help the beneficiaries to improve their earning capacity.  Rev. s. Paranjyothy Director CNISSI while addressing the gathering said that first the institution has gave the beneficiaries fish in the form of skill training  and now had motivated them to catch the fish by giving these resources .

WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATED AT CNI-SSI

Christmas Celebrations with NCCI

National Council of Churches in India has organized Christmas celebration programme on 9th December 2010 with the children of UTTHAN- A project of Church of North India Social Service Institute (CNI-SSI). During the programme the children of UTTHAN enacted a play depicting issues of children at risk. Chintu Harpal and Priya Yadav shared their experience of life before coming to Utthan CDC and the visible changes afterwards. Total 10 children were present in the programme alongwith Utthan staff.

Christmas Programme at Uthan Project

CNI-SSI has organized Christmas programme at Utthan project office in Bhandewadi on 18th December 2010 for the project children. Rev.Dr.Roshan Jambhale was the speaker and Mrs.Lilian Makasare was the chief guest. Some guests from the partner church and CNI-SSI staff also attended the programme and shared the joy of Christmas with the children. Children performed the cultural presentations. Then gifts were given to the children from Utthan and the partner church.

Annual Sports Meet held at Suraj Nagar

Utthan project has organized Annual Sports Meet for the project children on 30th January 2011. Around 130 children participated in various competitions like Marble spoon, race, ball throwing in bucket, chocolate eating without using hands etc.  Mrs.Lilian Makasare, Head Mistress of BCS Primary School was the Chief guest.  The objectives of the programme were to develop the physical faculty of the children, ensure mass participation of the children, to spot out their talent and nurture it and also to develop spirit of sportsmanship and leadership qualities from childhood. During the programme it has been observed that the children were very enthusiastic and having many talents and such games are important for physical development. The whole Utthan team worked hard to make this programme successful.

PARENTS MEET HELD AT CNI-SSI

Under Utthan ‘Parents Meet’ was organized for the parents of the project children on 31st January 2011. Around 120 parents participated in the meet. The objective of the programme is to share the love of Christ with the parents, to strengthen fellowship with the parents, and to develop their spiritual lives in the light of the gospel. To guide the parents Rev.Arief Umer Saheb and Rev.S.Paranjyothy were the resource persons on this occasion. They talk on God loves humanity. The staff led the participants in praise and worship and some biblical games were also taught. At the end of the programme feedback from the participants were taken in which some of them shared that this was the first opportunity for them to listen about the love of God. The outcome of the programme was this that some parents inclined to learn more about God and His love for humanity. Good participation and good inputs from the resource persons was the strength of the programme. The entire team of Utthan worked hard to make this programme successful.

HEALTH CHECK UP CAMP HELD AT CNI-SSI

The CNI-SSI has organized a Health check up camp for the children of Utthan project in Bhandewadi and Suraj nagar on 2nd and 3rd February 2011. A team of 3 Doctors including Dr. Gajanan Sonkusale, Dr.Arti Manjare and One doctor and two nurses from Mure Memorial Hospital conducted the health check up of 126 children and medicines was provided according to findings. The common findings were viral fever, cold and cough, some children detected skin problems and some were anemic. 
Children who need regular treatment for some major problems were sent to Mure Memorial Hospital for further treatment. The team of Utthan worked hard to make this camp successful

FIRST PHASE OF STEP-UP FOR PEOPLE BELONGING TO BELOW POVERTY LINE HELD AT CNISSI

Church of North India-Social Service Institute has organized the inauguration programme of Skill Training Employment Promotion for Urban Poor (STEP-UP) scheme under Swarna Jayanti Sahari Rozgar Yojana(SJSRY) implemented by DUDA on 25th March 2011 at CNI-SSI hall, Sadar, Nagpur. The objective of programme is to provide skill training to people belonging to below poverty line (BPL).  CNI-SSI is the Nodal Agency for Nagpur district and will work closely with DUDA and Technical Board of Vocational training and education for this purpose.

In the light of above context beneficiaries from 5 zones viz Laxmi Nagar, Hanuman Nagar, Nehru Nagar, Dhantoli, and Mangalwari were called to have registration with nearest government ITI. On this occasion Mr. More, District Project Officer, DUDA and Mr. U.R Kharode, District Vocational Training and Education Officer, Mrs. Pragati Patil, Corporator, Civil Lines area were present.

Mr. U.R. Kharode shared about the STEP-UP scheme and laid emphasis on need of commitment to the skill training and also completion of the same with sincerity and hard work, while Mr. More mentioned that in other schemes under SJSRY they can avail loan for small business. . Rev. S. Paranjyothy Director, CNI-SSI congratulated the beneficiaries and encouraged them to undergo skill training in ITI’s allotted to them. And also thanked the government officers for their support and cooperation.   Mrs. Pragati Patil extended her help pertaining to matters related to NMC and Self Help group.

A team of 10 lectures from Junior College, MCVC were present to give guidance to beneficiaries which were divided zone wise to get them enrolled. Approximately 500 people belonging to BPL from 5 zones were present.  Mrs. Aradhana Upadhyay, Mrs. Bharti Charan, and Dr. Siddharth Bhange conducted the proceedings of the programme at various stages, while Mr. Ramkrishna Katre proposed vote of thanks.  A team of 40 people of surveyors and supervisors work hard for data collection of BPL beneficiaries and make this program a success.

SEMINAR ON IMPORTANCE OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ROLE OF WASTE PICKERS HELD

Church Of North India social Service Institute has taken up the task to create awareness among the citizen of Nagpur city concerning the solid Waste and related issues, with CHF International [Community Habitat Finance] and Nagpur Municipal Corporation as partners in this venture “UMMEED”. CNISSI has organized a seminar on “The importance of Solid Waste Management in the cities and the role of waste pickers on 23rd March 2011 at Hotel LB, Sadar Nagpur.
The programme began with welcoming of the guest by Rev. S. Paranjyothy, Director, CNISSI. Ms. Bharti Chaturvedi delivered the talk on the role of waste pickers in solid Waste Management wherein she laid emphasis on how waste pickers play vital role in solid waste management in context of environmental and economic benefits. She quoted the examples from various cities of the facts world. Mr. Ranjit Ambastha, Senior programme manger presented a talk on CHF partners and efforts under SCALE-UP in various cities in India Mr. Ranjit shared about the journey of UMMEED. 
This was followed by perspectives /voice on the above mentioned theme from representatives from Government, NGO and Waste picker. Mr Ashik Bansod, Sanitary Inspector, from NMC, shared his view, while Ms. Alpana Bose Tambe made a power point presentation on behalf of CNISSI on socio economic situation of waste pickers and intervention of CNISSI. Mrs Sulochana, members of Kachra Vechak Majdoor Jan Sangthan (KVMJS) shared her experience a problems they face and how they were empowered by initiatives of UMMEED.
A book “SAPNE SAKAR HUE” was released on this occasion by the Hands of Mr. Sudhakar Ramteke, Vice President, CNISSI. The book consist of Testimonies from field covering the stories from SHG,KVMJS, Skill Training for alternative livelihood  benefitted from the initiatives under UMMEED.
A panel discussion held where in the representatives from waste picker community benefitted through, KVMJS, Self Help Group, Skill Training for alternate Livelihood, Eco-club, Bio gas plant presented their view and discussed as to how they were helped to lead a dignified life. Mrs Archana Choudhary, Community Development Specialist, from CHF presented the overview of the programme.
Representatives from government, Non government Organization, Board members of CNISSI, and representatives from Waste pickers’ community participated in seminar.  Approximately 100 people attended the seminar and gain information about present scenario of solid waste management in Nagpur city and role of waste pickers. Rev. S. Paranjyothy, Director CNSSI, Mrs. Archana Choudhary, from CHF international, Mrs. Bharti Charan and Mrs. Aradhana Upadhyay conducted proceeding of the programme at various stages while Rev. S. Paranjyothy proposed vote of thanks.

OUR VOICE-OUR RIGHTS

NATION - WIDE CAMPAIGN INAUGURATED ON INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY

Church of North India-Social Service Institute, NCCI, ,NCCI-URM, YWCA,YMCA, DWFCS, AICCW has jointly organized a women’s meet on the occasion of 100th International Women Day on 8th March 2011 at All Saints ground, Nagpur. The theme of the meet was Participatory Rights of women.  The objective of the programme was to start the Nation-wide campaign to aware the masses to work towards the implementation of  the women’s bill which was passed in Rajya Sabha and yet to pass in Lok sabha.. 
Rt. Rev. Bishop Paul Dupare, Rev.(Dr.)Roger Gaikwad, General Secretary NCCI, Mrs. Pamela Rohitas, Gen. secy, YWCA, Mr. Sunil Singh Gen. Secy ,YMCA, Mrs Neerja Prasad, Secretary DWFCS, Mrs. Pragati Patil, Corporator, Civil Lines, Mrs. Rachel Pradhan, Executive secretary AICCW, Rev. S. Paranjyothy, Director CNISSI, Rev. Aseer Ebenezer, Finance secretary NCCI-URM  were those among present Mrs. Vaijayanti Deshpande and Mrs. Trithi Patel member of Human Rights Commission were the speakers on this occasion.
The programme begun with introduction and welcoming of the guest. Mr. Rajesh Jadhav Coordinator for VCLC, shared the purpose of the programme.  The dignitaries present, brought greetings to gathering on the occasion of International Womens Day. Rt. Rev. Paul Dupare appreciated the contribution of women in every field such as social, political economical and cultural.
The poster was release on this occasion to declare the Nation - wide campaign having the slogan Our Voice - Our Rights. Mrs Vaijayanti Deshpande speaker on this occasion mentioned it is very important to empower the women to change the society where women will be considered equal to men. While Mrs. Trithi Patel another speaker laid emphasis on sex ratio of men and women and encouraged women in participating the process of decision making.
On this occasion women’s from slum were felicitated. Trainees of CNISSI presented a dance on women empowerment. Ingle and group presented Kalapathak which depicted the atrocities faced by women .
Approximately 500 women participated in womens meet. Mrs Bharti Charan and Mrs. Rachel Pradhan conducted the Programme while Rev. S. Paranjyothy, Director, CNISSI proposed vote of thanks.

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