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Newsletter — May 2023
Jeya Gell
Dear friends,
Greetings. I am delighted to meet you all through this newsletter and share many works we have done so far.
Eye Camp
On April 1st, DAIA and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital,Tuticorin organized a free eye camp at Zion campus in Tuticorin. It was attended by PLHA people, senior citizens and general public. People benefited from this camp by getting treatment for cataracts, nearsightedness, farsightedness and other eye problems. 93 people participated.
Tuition Centre
We conduct tuition centres at 10 places regularly. The children are given a nutritious snack, and helped with their homework from Monday to Saturday. Around 25 kids attend each of these centres.
Life-Skill Programme
On April 26th , a life-skill programme for adolescent girls was held at Kirubai Nagar DAIA office. Students studying at the tuition centre organized by DAIA participated in this. The workshop on topic Love, Sex, Marriage, [LSM] how to protect adolescent girls from the lusts that come with puberty. Teenage love comes from only physical attraction and it does not bring lasting happiness in life. Both men and women should preserve their chastity till marriage. Mrs. Prema conducted the workshop it was very useful for all of the students who attended. 25 students participated.
Tuition Teachers Meeting
On April 28th, a monthly meeting for tuition teachers was held at the DAIA office. During this meeting Mr. Francis shared words of encouragement with the teachers. The month of May is holiday for the children, but still they are encouraged to work on the worksheet to an lateral thinking which are distributed to the tuition centre. Mrs. Hilda John heard the report of their experiences and challenges in the past few months. After that, English class was conducted by Prof.P.G.Jesudason. All the teachers participated very enthusiastically.
Village Development (RUPA Project)
Success Story
Mrs.Annapoornam(age 46) lives with her husband in Jambulingapuram village. She is married and has children. Her husband is blind due to an accident at work. He is unable to go to work now. So, she decided to run a Petti shop near the house for the family's income. But she could not buy enough items to sell. On November 30th 2022, DAIA provided her with all the necessary items for the shop. She is determined to improve her economic status. Now they live a happy life with special focus on increasing sales and saving income. She and family very thankful.
Empowerment
Mrs. Arumugamani (60 years) lives in Pudur village, her husband passed away many years ago. She goes for daily wages. She requested that it would be helpful if we got her chickens so as to increase her income. She was provided with 5 chickens.
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Tailoring Centre
The tailoring centers started at S.Pudur is progressing well. 16 women are studying in S.Pudur. The women are undergoing tailoring classes are participating with much interest and enthusiasm.
Adult Literacy
Adult literacy program was held at Jumbulingapuram, Pudupatcheri and S.Pudur villages. 40 people participated and were asked questions related to general knowledge. They participated enthusiastically.
Financial Literacy
The economic development program for all the benef iciaries took place in the villages. They shared about further improvement of their livelihood. 35 people attended with interest.
Youth Awareness Programme
On 25th April, workshop was held on topic ‘Addiction’ in Jambulingapuram village. 16 young men participated in the meet. In the workshop Mrs.Prema gave an awareness above addicition and it was pointed out that we should realize the value of time and keep away from wrong things, and work towards our ambition.
Medical Camps
Tuticorin
On April 1st, 86 patients attended the medical camp held at Zion Campus, Tuticorin. Mrs.Prema delivered an exciting message. PLHA people, elders and general public participated and were benefited. Dr.Mummoorthy examined the patients. Medicines, tonics, and nutrition powder were distributed. The camp ended with a good meal.
Kovilpatti
On April 21st, 51 patients attended the medical camp at St. Paul’s campus, Kovilpatti. Mr.Francis delivered an uplifting message. Dr.Mummoorthy examined the patients. Medicines, tonics, and nutrition powder were distributed. Their weight was monitored and recorded. The camp ended with a good meal.
Embracing Elders
On April 12th, 44 elders attended the camp at Zion Church, Tuticorin. Mrs. Eben Jason delivered an uplifting message. They were given groceries and nutrition powder. Their weight was monitored and recorded. The camp ended with a good meal.
Impact 2023
On 22nd April DAIA impact-2023 meeting was conducted for our well- wishers with video presentation. Hilda John told the gathering that how many beneficiaries were helped through DAIA and it was possible because of everyone’s cooperation.
On April 29th, an impact-2023 meeting for well-wishers living in Tuticorin was held at DAIA office.
New Project
Smile Project
The scheme is planned for the month of July/August-2023. The aim of the project is to bring as smile on the faces of sick and poor children under 10 years of age, by providing them with soft toys and picture books. Please support us in this venture.
Mobile Library
This Programme is planned effect from July-2023. The aim is to improve the reading skill of tuition centre children through a good collections of books. Please support us in this venture.
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Thank you!
We are deeply grateful for the support we get from our donors and volunteers. We cannot do what we do without your support.
We pray for your blessings as you sacrificially give. The seed that you sow today will bear fruit surely!
Warm Regards,
Jeya Gell.
Reflection: Kindness
"Always help someone. You might be the only one who does."
Let us be kind and lighten the burden of those who are suffering.
Debasish Mridha - QUOTESTATS.COM
Development Association for Integrated Activity (DAIA)
5E/95, Kirubai Nagar, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, India. 628 008.
Phone: +91 9488373224 (0461) 2311548, 2391548, Email: admin@daiaindia.org
Founder: Mr. Gell Joseph 1945 - 2015
Bank name | A/c name | A/c No S/B | IFSC code |
|---|---|---|---|
International Needs Australia | 69 579 7035 (Donations from within Australia)
Ref: DAIA India - Donor name | BSB: 083 125 | |
City Union Bank, Tuticorin | Development Association for Integrated Activity | 085001000097607
(Donations Within India) | CIUB 0000085 |
State Bank of India, New Delhi | Development Association for Integrated Activity | 40113007625
(Donations from countries other than India) | SBIN 0000691 |
Mrs. Jeya Gell
