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Newsletter — November 2023
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Dear friends,
Greetings. I am delighted to meet you all through this newsletter and share many works we have done so far.
Tuition Centre
Flood Disaster Relief Assistance
Thoothukudi District was flooded due to heavy rains from December 17th for upto a week. Saveriyapuram, Vellapatti, Kurinji Nagar and Kandasamy Puram tuition centres were affected. The floods had caused great havoc in the region and many people had to start building their lives again from scratch. We conducted a survey to assess the extent of damage and the areas of need to be addressed.
Students studying in DAIA-run tuition centers in these areas lost school bags and books.
On Jan 20th, Mr. Ramesh from TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd. and Mrs.Hilda John (DAIA, Executive Director) encouraged the children by providing them with school bags, stationery and notebooks. The bags and stationery were a gift of love from many volunteers from the TCE group. Our heartfelt thanks to them.
Mobile Library
A reading challenge program was introduced for the children studying in our tuition center. It was aimed to challenge kids as much as possible. The first round was a success with around 70 kids participating in the challenge. Prizes were given to the children who read the most books.
Pongal Celebration
Some of our tuition centers celebrated Pongal on Jan 15th, The children remembered the bounty of harvest that our land gives for us and God’s blessing on us, our families and our motherland. They enjoyed having Sakkara Pongal.
Some of our tuition children participated in the competitions held by their schools.
We are so proud of them and wish the very best in their studies.
Tuition teachers -Monthly meeting
On January 30th , a monthly meeting for tuition teachers was held at DAIA office. During this meeting Mrs. Jeya Gell shared some encouraging words to the teachers. In this meeting, the teachers said that the students have scored well in the half-yearly examination and the school bag and note book provided to the students are useful for the students. They submitted their reports for the last month and received the required snacks for the children.
Medical Camp
On January 19th, 41 patients attended the medical camp at St. Paul’s campus, Kovilpatti. Mrs. Hilda John spent time conversing with our beneficiaries, asking them what made them attend the camp every month. Many shared about their lives and the reason they come is to meet their brothers and sisters and get the nutrition powder which keep them going. In many hospitals they are still treated with stigma. In the camp they have free health check-up and free medicines. Dr.Mummoorthy examined the patients. Medicines, tonics, and nutrition powder were distributed. Their weight was monitored and recorded. The camp concluded with a good meal.
"I was bedridden for 6 months. All my family members and myself included believed that I will not make it alive. Some of my friends who attended DAIA camp, brought me fresh nutrition powder every month. The only food I had was the malt I made from the nutrition powder. I gradually became better and I came out of my illness. I strongly believe that the intake of nutrition powder every morning and night gave me chance to new life. Thank you!" - Mrs.Fatima
Embracing Elders
Our monthly ‘Embracing Elders’ Program for 44 elders held on Jan 10th.
Mrs. Eben Jason entertaining them with an uplifting message. Almost all of them were affected by the December floods. Many were alone during the floods. They had lost their meagre possessions but started to rebuild again. Mrs. Eben Jason said encouraged them to bravely face whatever problem comes in their life. They enacted a small skit to emphasis the message. The day was a day of socialising for the elderly, sharing their joys and sorrows. They were given grocery packs. The camp finished with a good meal.
Self Help Group- reintroduction
On October 4, Government self-help group manager Ms. Asha shared about the loan assistance from the government to women for self-employment. All beneficiaries of the empowerment program and vocational training program were encouraged to make use of this opportunity.
Tailoring Centre
The tailoring centre at Pudupatcheri is continuing with 15 students.
Adult Literacy
People in the villages of Jambulingapuram, Pudupatcheri, S. Puthur were encouraged by telling short stories, discussing about general knowledge and self-confidence. 44 people participated in this.
Embracing Elders
Our monthly ‘Embracing Elders’ Program for 44 elders held on Oct 11th.
All 44 elders were given groceries for the month and enjoyed a meal together.
Medical Camp
Medical Camp for HIV/AIDS patients at Kovilpatti.
49 patients were given medical checkup, medicines, nutrition powder and a good meal on Oct 20th.
Christmas Appeal
Christmas - The greatest love story
As we approach Christmas, we are reminded of the reason of the season. It is a time of joy sharing the amazing love story of God with mankind. We often share this love by giving gifts to our near and loved ones.
Many of our beneficiaries whom we serve, don’t have an opportunity to give or receive a gift this Christmas. We invite you to reach out to someone, because ‘changes occur only when someone cares an awful lot!’
Gifts can be donated cash or in kind.
In kind donation
• Sarees - 140 nos.
• Dhoti - 20 nos.
• Shirt - 60 nos.
• Towels - 50 nos.
• Chidren Gift - 300 nos.
Cash donation
• Meals for 100 Nos. X Rs.200 = Rs.20,000/-
• Meals for 50 Nos. X Rs.200 = Rs.10,000/-
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
