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Newsletter — November 2022
Jeya Gell
Dear friends,
It’s my absolute pleasure and privilege to connect with you through this edition of the newsletter. This month, all our activities were caried out efficiently.
Our tuition centre children had two weeks of school holidays and they used their time well, doing science experiments, sports, craft, debating etc. It is amazing to see the talent of our youth.
The RUPA (Rural Upliftment Programs and Awareness) programs were done with much enthusiasm and many benefited from it. Few committees have been formed in the villages, challenging them to take on the task of taking care of their own villages and their fellowmen.
The medical camps were held as usual at Tuticorin and Kovilpatti with a total attendance of 86 patients. The follow-ups on the eye camp done last month by Dr. Agarwal hospital, offered some relief to many who needed care.
The elderly celebrated ‘International Elders Day’ on October 1st. It was a time of reflection of their contribution to families and the society. It was a day; their hard work and efforts were remembered and cherished. Most of them live alone under very poor circumstances, but yet it was a day to be thankful for what God has done in their lives.
Please read on to know about all our activities this month.
Blessings,
Hilda John.
Executive Director.
Tuition Centre- TATA Proengage
We conduct tuition centres at 10 centres (Jothibass nagar, Vellapatti, Kandasamypuram, Thambikai meendan, Ramanatchiyarpuram, Rajapandinagar, Siluvaipatti, Madathur, Vallinayagipuram) regularly. The children are given a nutritious snack, and helped with their homework from Monday to Saturday. On Saturdays, online English classes are run by TATA Proengage volunteers in 4 centres.
Around 25 kids attend each of these centres. To run the tuition centre effectively, TATA Pro-engage along with DAIA together conduct online training classes for the children.
Students studying at Vellapatti tuition centre enjoyed doing science experiments using chemical materials to find out the reactions of volcanoes and made slime.
Craft Work
The children had two weeks of quarterly holidays.During this time the teachers engaged them in sports, making craft from recyclable materials, conducting debate, public speaking, etc.
PPP (Positive Parenting Program)
On October 10th, parents meeting was held at the Tuition Centre in Rama Nachiyarpuram and Thambikaimeendan areas. In this meeting the parents discussed the children's score and progress between the last exam and this exam. The extent to which evening classes play a role in the academic progress of children were discussed.
Tuition Teachers Meeting
On October 29th, a monthly meeting for tuition teachers was held at the DAIA office. Mr. Francis delivered an inspiring message. Mrs.Prema asked about the events that happened in each tuition center last month. Mrs. Helen conducted a maths lesson. The teachers shared the successes of the children, their challenges and encouraged each other to do better. Then everyone was provided with the necessary items for the snacks to be given to the children that month.
Village Development (RUPA Project)
Youth Program
On 3rd October 2022, a youth program was conduvted in which Mr.Francis spoke about what efforts should be undertaken to develop the village. The importance of bringing the youth together and the role of the youth in fixing public toilets were discussed. They said that they will give their full support. They are enthusiastic and are looking forward to work together for the upliftment of their villages. DAIA gifted them with cricket bats and ball in an effort to unite the boys and men. They have planned to have a tournament after the rains.
Empowerment Scheme
Ms. Muthammal (23 years) lives with her parents in S. Puthur village under Jambulingapuram panchayat. Father drives a van and mother works as a laborer. She studied tailoring at the tailoring school run by DAIA. She requested a machine for her to start a business at home. This will help her in increasing her monthly income. We provided the sewing machine.
Mr.Albert Aseerwadham (57 years) lives with his sister in Jambulingapuram Colony. Due to the accident, his legs were broken and he is unable to walk. He does not have enough income. He requested to provide him with goats. He is determined to improve his economic status. We provided two goats.
Mrs.Avadaiyammal (55 years) lives in Jambulingapuram village. Her husband passed away many years ago. Her daughter with Audaiyammal. Daughter works as a daily wage. She requested to provide her with goats. She is looking forward to a better economic status in the near future. We provided two goats.
Mrs. Gengai Veila (27 years) lives with her son in Veerapandiyapuram village. She goes for daily wages. Her husband works in a ready-made garment shop. She studied tailoring at the tailoring training school run by DAIA. She requested for a sewing machine to stitch ready-made clothes and increase her income through sewing. We provided her a sewing machine.
Mrs. Panchavarnam (65 years) lives in Jambulingapuram village, her husband passed away. She sells products such as murukku, omawater and bathroom cleaner. She requested to help her in doing business She expects the economic situation to improve in the future. We provided the necessary materials for the improvement of her business.
Tailoring Centre
The tailoring centers started in Jumbulingapuram and S.Pudur is progressing well. 8 women are studying in Jumbulingapuram and 12 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 in the villages of S. Pudur, Pudupacherry and Jambulingapuram. 40 people participated. They were taught vowels. They participated enthusiastically.
Financial Literacy
The economic development program for all the beneficiaries took place in the villages. They shared about further improvement of their livelihood. 35 people attended with interest.
Success Story
Mrs. Ramakrishnammal (46 years) lives with her husband in Jambulingapuram village. As her husband's income was insufficient, she showed interest in starting her own business. The government announced a scheme to sew "yellow bag". As she is well versed in the tailoring businesss, if she has her own sewing machine, she will join the scheme and multiply her income. On July 19, 2022, she was provided with a sewing machine by DAIA. She happily said that now she sews more than Rs.1500 per week in the "Yellow Bag" sewing project and saves the rest for her expenses. She is determined to improve her economic status. She expressed her gratitude to DAIA.
Embracing Elders
On October 12th, 45 elders attended the camp at Zion Church, Tuticorin. Mrs. Eben Jason delivered encouraging message. Oct 1st was International Elders Day’. This day was celebrated and it reminded them of their contribution to the society. Her message was that if you are confident and happy in old age, you can live a healthy and happy life. People listened eagerly. They were given groceries and nutrition powder. Their weight was monitored and recorded. The camp ended with a simple nutritious meal.
Medical Camp
Tuticorin
On October 1st, 39 patients attended the medical camp held at Zion Church, Tuticorin. Mr.Francis delivered uplifting message. Dr.Mummoorthy examined the patients. Medicines, tonics, and nutrition powder were distributed. The camp ended with a good meal.
Empowerment Scheme
On October 17th, 47 patients attended the medical camp at St. Paul’s Church, Kovilpatti. Rev.Samuel Thomas delivered encouraging 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.
Christmas Appeal
If you would like to share the joy of Christmas with any of our patients, empowerment scheme to be beneficiaries, children, elderly, please contact us. Below are some examples of gifts that can be shared. If you would prefer to support monetarily, please mention as Christmas gift to the bank details below.
Elders - Total - 65 people (10 Men & 55 Women)
Disabled - Total - 10 people (7 Men 3 Women)
Gifts - Sarees, Dhoti, Towels, plate, hot water bag, flask, bedsheets, rubber slippers etc.
PLWHA patients:
• Tuticorin & Kovilpatti - 145 Men, 255 Women
Gifts - Sarees, Shirts, bedsheets, Dhoti, etc.
PLWHA patients (children):
• Tuticorin - 35 boys & 40 Girls
• Kovilpatti – 40 boys & 35 Girls
Tuition centre children: (Tuticorin)
• Jothibass nagar, Vellapatti, Kandasamypuram, Thambikai meendan, Rama natchiyarpuram, Rajapandi nagar, Siluvaipatti, Madathur, Vallinayagipuram – 10 centres – 30 Students x 10 centres = 300 students
Zion church orphanage (partners of DAIA):
• Tuticorin 5 Boys & 5 Girls
Gifts - Ball, t shirts, tiffin box, stationery, etc.
If any of your children or you would like to see with whom the joy was shared, we will send a picture taken when they receive the gifts, please contact us and let us know.
In case you want to send gifts, please make sure it reaches us before November 25th, 2022.
May the love and kindness you share be with you and your family!
Christmas programs
• December 3rd -Tuticorin PLHWA
• December 9th - Kovilpatti PLHWA
• December 13rd - For Jambulingapuram village (RUPA Project)
• December 14th - For Embracing elders (Tuticorin)
Christmas programs for tuition centres (Tuticorin)
• December 11th – Rajapandi nagar (5 tuition centres)
• December 17th – Zion Church (5 tuition centres)
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
