Events

PROGRAMS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR

(To create a supportive environment)

Celebration of Pongal at

Vizhiththezhu’s Aravanaipagam on 13.1.2014

In order to bring in joy and a sense of togetherness among the inmates the shelter management committee decided to celebrate the Pongal at Aravanaipagam on 13.1.20214. The program was aimed to give the thus far homeless inmates a sense of family love and care by involving them all in this celebration.

The Pongal Vadai and all other Pongal feast were cooked for the inmates and were given to them. They were also given new dresses to mark the festive occasion.

The inmates were greatly enjoyed the occasion and were emotionally happy about certain instances such as lighting of lamp by them. Thus they were overall happy about the opportunity presented to them on this occasion.

Pulse Polio Camp

Vizhiththezhu always looked out for opportunity to integrate with the community which would enable better functioning of the Aravanaipagam. One such opportunity was presented to it by the Corporation of Chennai on the day of its Pulse Polio Camp. At the request of the corporation officials for a space to conduct the polio camp, Vizhiththezhu offered its assistance by organizing the camp at the Aravanaipagam premises. Beside, taking part in this polio campaign Vizhiththezhu took this opportunity to build a good rapport with the community people in order to know about the shelter home project of the Corporation of Chennai. Also this gave an opportunity for the inmates to engage with community people and a sense of togetherness with the community.

Republic Day Celebration

                                              

The Twenty Sixth of January 1950 was a milestone in the history of our nation. This was the day India became fully sovereign and severed all its political allegiance from the British Empire. This was day on which all the citizens of our nation were formally declared equal in all respects and were assured of their liberty and development through the enforcement of our constitution. Hence Vizhiththezhu rightly chose this day to let know their inmates that they are in no way lesser than the rest of the rest of the society by organizing a republic day celebration at its Aravanaipagam.

Objectives of the program:

1. To make the inmates who were so far experienced a sense of exclusion from the society, feel that they are part of this society by making them involve in a national festival.
2. A source of recreation for the inmates by organizing cultural events
3. To maintain a friendly relationship with the local community so as to get their continued support for this cause,.
4. To make the youth and children of the region know about this project and to develop a caring attitude among them towards the homeless people.

Activities:

The program was attended by the Mr.M.Pandian, Councilor Corporation of Chennai who hoisted the Tri Colour and delivered a motivational speech. He also distributed sweets to the inmates and the people of our area. After which we organized a cultural program which included dance and drama by the local school children.  The event was enthralling for the inmates and gave them an opportunity to flush out their stress and depression. The inmates were so much so happy that they themselves performed few dance in front of the audience.   This was a great success and moment to rejoice as the program delivered the intended result. This opportunity also helped the Aravanaipagam to get attached much more with community. 

World No Elder’s Abuse Day

World No Elder’s Abuse Day on 15^th of May. So, Vizhiththezhu planned to conduct an Awareness program on “World No Elders Abuse Day’ at Chennai High School, West Coovam Road, Chintadripet, Chennai. Through this program children know about the importance of the elders and they will involve social activities. Vizhiththezhu planned to apply new programme for the inmate’s psychological development and carrying. That each child can adopt one inmate and take carrying and speak affectionately with their parent’s permission monthly once. Programme Duration from 9.00 am to 10.30 am , 100 children are participated in the world No Elders Abuse Day, Awareness Programme.

Awareness program:

The Session started with the small introduction about Vizhiththezhu and Vizhiththezhu’s Activities, Shelter for Homeless Project and its process and World No Elders Abuse Day, Importance of Elders and some quality about the elders and Adoption system explained by Miss.Durga Devi, Co-ordinator, Vizhiththezhu, Aravanaipagam.

Poetry:

Poetry Created and read by Miss.Bharathy  who is the one of the children in the Aravanaipagam about the elders and elder’s rights.

Vote of thanks:

Vote of thanks given by Mrs.Chandra Vadhani, Care Taker, Vizhiththezhu’s Aravanaipagam.

    General check up

The camp was attended by 113 people (including 20 of our inmates. All these people were thoroughly screened by the medical personnel and were treated accordingly. Free medicines were provided to those who were in need of, and around were provided free spectacles at the camp. For those who require further treatment like cataract surgery etc. The hospitals were asked to arrange for free service in the coming future if the patients wish to undertake.

It is worth to mention the service of the entire medical team for their benevolent and sincere job at the camp they were gracious to accept the invitation at very short notes and made this camp a grand success.

 Free Legal Awareness Camp

On this camp we invited a Judge Mrs.Sudha from Georgetown and gave a wonderful speech about Free Legal awareness camp. This creates a good awareness among the inmates and the area people. The judge spokes very friendly and clarified all the details.

Anti tobacco day

On May 31^st we celebrated the Anti Tobacco Day with the Chintadripet youth. We invited the organization called “CAN STOP” and made them to give awareness on tobacco control. They have given a very brief advice as well the cause of using the tobacco. They made them understand the hazardous of the smoking and consuming alcohol. This was the good experience that everyone had.