Empower women in poverty through micro credit

A health program was organized by the Sri Sai Institute of Paramedical and Hotel Management, Villianur, Puducherry on Saturday, the 30^th April 2022 at 3.00 p.m. for the children of Janani Home for Girls and Colas Nagar Evening School and the women from local community of Colas Nagar. More than 30 children and women were present to attend the program. The students of Sri Sai Institute of Paramedical Sciences offered the following programs. Lessons were taught through dance, miming, and role play. 

Hand Wash: The children were taught different ways of washing their hands

1. Get wet and soapy: Get your hands wet in clean water.
2. Rub: Rub soapy hands together long enough to sing “Happy Birthday” in the head twice. ...
3. Rinse:  Hold your hands under clean, running water.
4. Shake and dry: Shake hands a few times, then dry them with a clean towel or hand dryer.

 Need for sanitation: The children were taught that the sanitation systems aim to protect human health by providing a clean environment that will stop the transmission of disease, especially through the fecal-oral route. For example, diarrhea, the main cause of malnutrition and stunted growth in children, can be reduced through adequate sanitation.

 First Aid Program: The children were taught that First aid is emergency care given immediately to an injured person. The purpose of first aid is to minimize injury and future disability. In serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the victim alive.

 Good and Bad Touch: The children were taught that Good Touch / Bad Touch is a body-safety program that teaches our children a comfortable way to talk about a very sensitive problem. Children are taught what abuse is, personal body-safety rules, who can help them, and what to do if they are threatened or harmed.

 Women as the fulcrum of the society: A song was sung by the students which depict the role of women in the community and their sacrifice. The song also narrates how women should be treated.

 This program was organized by Mrs. Sushanthiga, Managing Trustee Ms. Puviarasi, Manager and Accountant, Jeeva, Secretary of Sri Sai Institute of Paramedical Sciences along with the team members of Prime Trust, Mrs. Mary, Program Manager, and Ms. Uma Maheswari, Accountant. 

Links:

• Prime Trust Program on Hand Wash
• Prime Trust Program on First Aid
• Prime Trust programs on Good and Bad Touch

                                                      DENTAL CAMP FOR THE NEEDY

 Oral health plays a vital role in the overall health and wellbeing of the individual. With the objective of helping people access oral health and hygiene facilities, Prime Trust in association with VEL Dental Clinic through its Mobile Dental Services organized a free dental check-up and awareness camp on 1.4.2022 at the Janani Home premises.

 Dr. Anitha Das and Dr. Uma Maheswari conducted the camp. The staff members of Prime Trust, Mrs. Nathali Raja, Miss. Uma Maheswari and Miss. Ranjini organized this event.

 Oral health services offered during the camp include a dental check-up, tooth extraction, scaling, fillings to treat cavities, and more. Our experts guided the patients about the food intake and daily routine they should follow to prevent dental disorders.

Meeting of Women Self Help Groups at Ezhil Nagar, Puducherry

On Saturday the 19th of March 2022, a group of 15 women from Ezhil Nagar gathered at Prime Trust to form a Self Help group. A meeting was organized by Mr. Arul Joseph, Program Manager, and Mrs. Nathali, Secretary and they explained the rules and regulations with regard to the formation and running of the group. The women named the SHG as Akshaya-Shri Nivedha Self Help Group. Mrs. Devaki was unanimously selected as their President and the Secretary would be selected soon. They have decided to save Rs.300/- as their monthly saving.

 Meeting of Women Self Help Groups at Solai Nagar, Puducherry

On Saturday the 19 of March 2022, a group of 12 women from Solai Nagar gathered at Solai Nagar Evening School to form a Self Help group. A meeting was organized by Mr. Arul Joseph, Program Manager, and Mrs. Nathali, Secretary and they explained the rules and regulations with regard to the formation and running of the group. The women named the SHG as Akshaya-Punnagai Pookal Self Help. Group. Mrs. Gayathri was unanimously selected as President and Mrs. Sulochana as the Secretary. They have decided to save Rs.500/- as their monthly saving.

 Awareness Generation Program

The women groups were offered awareness generation on women's rights, child rights, domestic violence, consumer awareness, health and hygiene, HIV/AIDS, and vitamin deficiency.

 This program was organized by Mr. Arul Joseph, Program Manager, and Mrs. Nathali Raja, Secretary.

On 17.03.2022, the Union Territory of Puducherry Child Protection Society, Govt. of Puducherry in collaboration with the Child Welfare Committee and Juvenile Justice Board organized a one-day training program for House Mothers of Child Care Institutions in Puducherry on Child Rights and Child Protection from sexual abuse and education for the children.

All the concerned who are working with children have participated in the program. Eminent speakers who have length experience in working with children offered lectures. They covered the topics of how children are abused and how to protect them. 

All the staff members of Prime Trust, who are working in the Home for the Girls and Remedial Schools attended and got benefitted. 

               Donation of RO Water Purifier by the officials of Canara Bank, Puducherry

On Women’s Day, 8^th March 2022, the officials of Canara Bank, Puducherry visited our projects and made a donation of RO Water Purifier for the children. They shared with us that they came to know the activities of Prime Trust through word of mouth and through our social media. They spent time with the children, took note of their studies, their ambition, and their goals.

They assured that any kind of need for the children in the future will be supported by them.

The team members of Prime Trust thanked all the members for their generous contribution to the needy.