Annexure : Bethany Society, Meghalaya. Summary of Activities 2012-2013
Serial number |
Name of the Project or Location |
Started in |
Nature of Project, Activities or Areas |
Outcome or Follow-up |
Collaboration or Source of funds(Rupees) |
Expenditure (Rupees) |
1. |
Hostels for P.W.Ds
Shillong & Tura |
1986 |
- 4 hostels-2 in Tura & 2 in Shillong, for 155 P.W.Ds with different types of disabilities
- P.W.Ds avail of formal and non-formal education programmes and sustainable livelihoods training
- 15 pursuing higher secondary and university education
|
- Students undergoing formal education are supported for higher studies as per need.
- Students in livelihood training are supported for micro-enterprise development and credit linkage.
- All students completed courses successfully.
- A children's park completed in Shillong.
|
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GOI.
- Shanti Onlus, Italy
- Sponsorships from Spain, USA, India, parents and friends in Shillong & Bethany Society
- Lilliane Fonds
- Contribution from parents
|
30,39,95=00 |
2. |
Jyoti Sroat School,
Shillong |
1992 |
- An inclusive, pre-school to class 7 school, with a special focus on students with visual impairment.
- Out of 200 students, 80 are children with disability.
- Nodal Centre of N.I.V.H. for promoting Braille in Northeast
- Supports B.Ed. & other trainings for teachers from Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
|
- Follows the Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education Curriculum and is recognized by the Department of Education
- Students are supported for Higher Secondary, graduation and post-graduation
- Extension work started in the school through M.P.L.A.D. Fund
|
- Christoffel Blinden Mission, Germany
- Lilliane Fonds
- MPLAD Fund
- Bethany Society, Sponsorships,Donations.,Local fund raising,
- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
- Fees
|
33,63,085=00 |
3. |
Roilang Livelihood Academy, Shillong
|
1996 |
- Vocational, Livelihood and Open School Programme for 75 P.W.Ds.
- Training offered in cane & bamboo handicrafts, leather & rexine items, tailoring, knitting, handmade paper products, screen printing, weaving, bakery and processing.
|
- Students continue higher studies after open school or are supported to set up income generation programmes.
- 450 P.W.Ds have completed training till March 2013
|
- CBM
- Dept of Social Welfare, Meghalaya
- F.V.T.R.S., Bangalore
- Bethany Society, donations
- Local contribution
- Sale of items produced
|
8,90,873=00 |
4. |
Community Based Rehabilitation (C.B.R.) Programme. |
2002
W.Garo Hills
2007 S.W.Khasi Hills
2010
Jaintia Hills |
- Focus on health, education, livelihoods, social inclusion and empowerment issues within communities.
- Reaching out to 1500 P.W.Ds in 300 villages in 5 Blocks of West Garo Hills.
- 320 P.W.Ds in 33 villages in Mawkyrwat Block of West Khasi Hills
- 325 P.W.Ds in 30 villages of Laskein Block of Jaintia Hills.
- A fully equipped Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Centre provides services for clients of the programme in Tura.
- Livelihood training in Bethany Society Technology Parks in Shillong and Tura.
|
- Over 1500 P.W.Ds have been rehabilitated.
- P.W.Ds linked to Government programmes through District Rural Development Agency, National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
- More than 100 children linked to Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan schools in the different districts.
- Parent's Association formed in West Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills
- 100 Inclusive Self Help Groups formed and supported for micro-enterprises
|
- Christoffel Blinden Mission, Germany.
- Caritas, N.Delhi
- Bethany Society
- Shanti Onlus, Italy
- JJ O'Dwyer, Ireland
|
24,69,903=00 |
5. |
Sustainable Rural Livelihoods |
1996 |
- Training and Research in technology centres in Tura and Shillong
- Microenterprise programme for inclusive Self Help Groups.
- Training of farmers and local communities in sustainable agriculture and livestock
- I.F.A.D. programme in West Garo Hills for sustainable livelihoods.
- Promoted renewable energy based on solar energy
- Processing of fruits and vegetables
- Formation of Farmer's Clubs
|
- Set up over 40 piggery and farming units
- Trained 1000 farmers and local communities
- 150 inclusive Self Help Groups formed across the Northeast and trained
- Low cost dryers for fruits and vegetables
- Social Audit in 400 villages
|
- Christoffel Blinden Mission
- N.A.B.A.R.D.
- Department of Science and Technology
- Training and Income Generation Funds
|
133,65,580=00 |
6. |
Training N.G.O. personnel in mainstreaming disability |
2004 |
- Training field workers from N.G.Os in Community Based Rehabilitation (C.B.R.).
- Follow-up of training and implementation of C.B.R. across Northeast
- Promoting Disabled People's Organisations(D.P.Os) across Meghalaya and Northeast.
- Promoting rights of persons with disability
|
- 70 personnel from 14 N.G.Os from Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur trained.
- Monitored 17 C.B.R. Projects.
- D.P.Os formed and trained in 38 Blocks of Meghalaya
- Formed a C.B.R. regional network
- Strengthened the Association of Challenged People and Meghalaya Deaf Association
- Supported 30 people from NE to attend the C.B.R. World Congress
- Trained 60 teachers for Foundation Course in Inclusion
- 16 Teachers completed B.Ed. Special Education
|
- Light For the World Austria
- Training Fees
- North Eastern Hill University
|
25,96,072=00 |
7. |
Promoting Mental Health across Meghalaya |
2011 |
- Including mental health as a component of C.B.R.
- Collaborating with Martin Luther Christian University for training Mental Health Professionals
- Collaborating with Sanker to improve urban mental health services and increase awareness in schools and colleges
|
- 40 C.B.R. workers trained
- Mental Health and Mental Illness included in 600 villages where C.B.R. is being implemented
- Training programmes commenced in MLCU
- Sanker increases reach in Shillong
|
Hans Foundation, New Delhi |
30,08,816=00 |
8. |
Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (R.E.D.D.) |
2011 |
- Mobilise village communities for sustainable livelihoods.
|
- 62 villages facilitated to form micro plans for sustainable livelihoods
|
Community Forest North East |
8,77,130=00 |
9. |
Promoting conservation through livelihoods |
2012 |
- Mobilised villages in Sawsymper to conserve forests and promoted sustainable livelihoods
|
- 17 villages and 1000 households included in the programme.
- Bokashi Piggeries and natural farming introduced
- Linkages created with banks.
|
UNDP-SGP |
5,80,286=00 |
10. |
Promoting Braille Literacy in North East |
2012 |
- Preparing Braille Books
- Promoting Braille Literacy in the other North Eastern States.
- Creating linkages with State Governments
|
- Prepared Braille Books for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Nagaland and Meghalaya
- Trained 100 teachers from Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland in Braille
- Established linkages with Education Department of Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim
|
National Institute of Visually Handicapped, Dehradun |
12,46,588=00 |
11. |
Eye Screening and Medical Intervention for eye services in Meghalaya |
2006 |
- Colbaborating with Mission Trust, Shillong for medical eye interventions in urban and rural areas of Meghalaya
|
- Early intervention programmes in rural areas
- Comprehensive eye services including eye surgeries, cataract operations available locally and in over 300 C.B.R. villages
- 6000 clients availed of services
|
Light for the World Austria : |
44,88,290=00 |
12. |
Caring for the aged |
2002 |
- Facilitating Old Age Pension Scheme and foodgrains to Senior Citizens from remote rural areas of W. Garo Hills
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- Over 600 availing of this programme under the supervision of the President, Bethany Society
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D.R.D.A. West Garo Hills |
In kind
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Mr. Carmo Noronha
Executive Director
July 31, 2013