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Newsletter — October 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.
Tuition Centre
Tuition Centre Picnic
On 28.09.2023 two tuition center children were taken to Panjalangurichi Veerapandian Kattabomman fort. Photographs of Kattabomman’s heroic history were plastered on the walls, and Kattabomman was one of those who fought against the British and brought freedom to India. The children also learned how brave and resourceful our ancestors were. Through his beautiful puppetry for children, Mr. Victor emphasized the idea that children should live honestly and selflessly from this early age. The program consisted of children’s games and celebration. From the beginning to the end of the program, the children participated with great enthusiasm in all the different activities. This tourist event has a place in everyone’s mind.
A Student's letter
I am Divya. It is a pleasure to meet you through this letter. This trip is a good memory that I will never forget in my lifetime. Our journey and reflections in this fort brought before my eyes how kings lived. All of us sharing a meal together brought great joy and satisfaction. This experiential learning taught me and my friends more lessons than we could read in a book. I am thankful to our organization DAIA for arranging this opportunity for us.
Mobile Library
A mobile library program was introduced to promote reading skills among students at tuition centers in Nachiyarpuram 11th september and Vellapatti on 14th september. Children were provided with English books related to short stories, history, science and general knowledge. This program has been very well received among the students as the habit of reading books is decreasing among the present generation.
Tuition Teachers Meeting
Tuition teachers meeting held on Aug 31st at DAIA office. Ms. Hilda John heard about the experiences and programs that took place at the Tuition Centre last month. Then the reports for the month were submitted. From the teachers In the mobile library program, the teachers reported that reading children’s books was very effective.
Rural Upliftment Programs and Awareness (RUPA PROJECT)
Success Story
Mr.Perumalraj lives in Pudupacheri village under the care of his father. He can neither hear nor speak. He is a daily labourer. Being a disabled person, finding a job was a challenge. At that time, he was unable to go to work because of the severe Covid 19. Awareness and opportunities provided by DAIA, he was inspired to start a small business through the purchase of goats. On 23rd January 2023 he was given two goats. He multiplied them and is now very happy with the economic progress he has made and he is able to support his family.
Empowerment
Ms.Sankarammal (38 years) receiving her sewing machine. She has two children. Her husband is a daily labourer. She learnt tailoring at a tailoring training school run by DAIA. She works in a ready-made garment shop. She is looking forward to a better economic status in the near future.
Mrs Maheshwari (30 years old) receiving her sewing machine. She lives alone with her elderly father and her mother passed away. She completed tailoring course at DAIA’s tailoring centre. She wanted to start a new tailoring business and requested a tailoring machine. She was provided with one and she believes going forward will bring a better life. She believes that she can earn as much as she needs.
Ms. Sankaralakshmi (22 years) receiving her sewing machine. She is a young widow. She studied tailoring at a tailoring training school run by DAIA. She said she would increase her income by sewing ready-made clothes. She expects the economic situation to improve in the future.
Tailoring Centre
The tailoring centre at Pudupatcheri is continuing with 15 students.
Adult Literacy
Ongoing adult literacy classes currently attended by 44 participants.
Medical Camp
Medical Camp for HIV/AIDS patients at Kovilpatti 57 patients were given medical checkup, medicines, nutrition powder and a good meal on Sep 22nd.
Embracing Elders
Our monthly ‘Embracing Elders’ Program for 44 elders held on Sep 13th.
New Staff
We welcomed Mrs.Elizebeth Flora to our team as Program officer. We are excited that she is a part our team.
Welcome Flora!
"I am Flora, I have completed D.Pharm. I worked as pharmacist at Jacob hospital for 11 years. I am very happy to be working at DAIA now ."- Mrs. Flora
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/-
Welcome Flora!
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
