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MNTN’s World Womens Day 2017 function celebrated at MNTN Office, with our Executive Director Ln.DR. P.Rajendran, and DSWO of Cuddalore, Police Department of
Cuddalore have attend this function.
36 YEARS OF SELFLESS SERVICE TO RURAL POOR
MNTN - MADHAR NALA THONDU NIRUVANAM
THIRUVENDHIPURAM MAIN ROAD, PATHIRIKUPPAM & POST,
CUDDALORE-607 401, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA.
Phone: 04142- 288251, 287239 Cell No: 9442210977.
Email: [email protected] [email protected],
Website: www.mntn.org.in
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”
FOREWORD
Warm greetings from MNTN.
The journey of MNTN NGO which started in 1984 is to work/act as an agent of change to help the poorest of the poor. To realize the dreams of the poor women and the underprivileged. Our focus is on
those who are unable to access quality healthcare, education or basic amenities, rural women empowerment which will give them an
improved quality of life. Livelihood, women empowerment and environment are some other key areas of concern. As you will see
our programs require empathy and proactive reaching out to the poor and needy. We strive to inculcate compassion reaching out to
the poor. Ln. DR. P. RAJENDRAN,
Executive Director MNTN worked towards promoting creating and enhancing livelihood opportunities well
equipped to empower marginalized communities, especially women and girls to live a life of dignity. Our works continued to deliver on our commitment to support the empowerment
of women and girls and enabled their engagement and leadership in the developmental process, promoting their access to quality health service and improve their livelihood. FOUNDER’S SPEECH.
MNTN NGO made a modest beginning way back in 1984 with a program to help the rural women by empowering, facilitating and supporting the poor. We believed that only unity
can change destiny of nation, it can kill poverty, hunger, injustice and discrimination of all sorts and all human beings can enjoy their basic rights like,
o Honest source of revenue o Education o Healthcare services o Basic rights of equal gender
o Women Empowerment o Old Age Care.
The word MNTN is a well known and pioneering NGO in cuddalore district was initiated by
an eminent social worker Thiru K.Perumal. His focus remains firmly on women by further
developing core programmes with the aim of supporting women to build their confidence,
capability and capital. We work to ensure that women have the appropriate solutions for
the unique challenges they face in their time and expertise.
“The simple path; of MNTN…-
Silence is prayer Prayer is faith
Faith is love Love is service”
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPEAKS:
In the 36th year of our service, it is my esteemed privilege to present the Annual report of
2016-2017. MNTN as you know and perhaps are aware and has played a pivotal role in co-
ordinating the social interventions by giving expression to diverse social concerns and
functions effectively operating ventures aimed at women empowerment , poverty
alleviation, good governance at grass root level, natural resource management, capacity
building through trainings etc.
Poverty alleviation via empowering women strongly believes in women empowerment,
that’s why we started number of projects for the welfare of women to achieve income
security, dignified working conditions, increased protection and long term support.
Our goal is to work as an agent of change to help the poorest of the poor and to realize the
dream of the poor and the underprivileged. Our focus is on those who are unable to access
quality healthcare, education or basic amenities which will give them an improved quality
of life.
Community development
Women empowerment
Social welfare—Drug, OAH, SGP/SSH, MMU.
Livelihood
Health
Education
Environmental education and safety
Credit linkage and loan lending through Nabfins, RMK and ESAF etc.
AWARDS RECEIVED
1. STATE LEVEL BEST INSTITUTION AWARD - Received from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of
Tamil Nadu for the Best Services to the welfare.
2. Dr.Malcom Adisehaya Award Received from the State Resource center for the Best service for Adult & Non- formal Education.
3. Best Social Worker Award –Received From dist collector for the Best Service for Women and Child Development.
Our Service
4. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD, received from Tamilnadu Governor Shri . SURJITH SINGH BURNALA. 5.GOLD IS GOLD- BEST INSTITUTION AWARD” – Received From Cinema
Kalaimandram.
6.“NIRVAKA RATNA” Award- Received .from Parthasarathy International cultural
academy Chennai
7. SEVAI SEMMAL Award” – Received from World Tamil Sangam for excellent social service.
8. SEVA RATHNA”Award received from Kootturavu Nagar Kudiyiruppor Nala Sangam-
Pathirikuppam.
9. Excellent Worker for Tsunami Relief and Rehabilitation time Appreciation Received from Dist collector
10. GOOD PERFORMANCE certificate of Appreciation Received from JD Medical and Rural Health Service
11. SADHANAI MAHALIR Award Received from Press News Information Office GO, New Delhi
12. Author of two Tamil books on Usage of Herbal plants for Health care;
1. “Nalamudan Vazha Nalla Pala Kurripuraigal”(Golden Hints for healthy living ) 2. “Nalindhorai kakkum Nattu Mooligai”(Herbal remedies for the sick and the weak
REPRESENTATIONS :
Executive Director in : Madhar Nala Thondu Niruvanam (MNTN)
Chairman in : 1.SRS Community College 2.Mother Theresa Matriculation Hr. Sec. School 3.Thanvendhiri Para Medical College
4.Sathanas Teacher Training Institute 5.Tamil Nadu Open University
Vice President in : 1 National Integration Committee
2. Dist. Rehabilitation Committee 3.Dist. Level Tsunami Relief Committee (DLRC) 4.Dist. Rural Development Agency (DRDA
Advisory Committee Member in : 1.Tamil Nadu social Welfare 2.Eradication of Child Prostitution 3.Public Health and Scan Prevention Committee 4.Government Creche Units 5.NYK Selection Committee
Vision : To develop and build up a rural society with economic empowerment through
association of women by encouraging literacy, income generating activities, savings, Human Rights and Total Health Care.
Mission:
Empowerment of rural women through literacy and good health. Empowerment of rural youth through vocational skill trades.
Educating the rural society to have National spirit, saving tendency and self- respect.
Providing health care to rural poor especially children, women and elders.
Women focused: MNTN- focuses on the empowerment of women and girls because they are affected by poverty and discrimination and suffer abuse and violations. MNTN –Madhar Nala Thondu Niruvanam, name itself indicates our service towards women. When equipped with the proper resources women have the power to help whole families and entire communities thereby overcoming poverty.
The objective of MNTN is to raise the status of women by focusing on economic
empowerment.
Rural women empowered
Rural youth empowered Educating the rural society
Providing health care to rural poor. Basic rights of equal gender
Old age care.
Our projects are designed to have a lasting impact, sustainably lifting families out of poverty
by supporting women’s economic inclusion and development.
To develop and build up the rural society through our activity of care and social
responsibility towards the children , women and elders through the aspects of health,
wealth, education, income generation etc.
1. Upholding and protecting the dignity of every human being.
2. Recognizing that the human person is central to development.
3. Developing women’s capacity to grow and enjoy improved quality of life.
4. Building a sustainable and integrated development model.
OBJECTIVE
BENEFIT
ACHIEVEMENTS
GOAL
OUR BELIEF
5. Promoting and practising the values of justice , peace, equality, harmony and
development.
6. Women have equal opportunities and the capability, confidence and capital
necessary to establish and grow resulting in brighter future for the women
themselves and their communities as a whole.
Recognition of women in their families and in the community.
Decrease in cases of domestic violence
Participation of women in decision making process of their families .
Increased literacy rates.
Empowered women enrol their children in professional courses.
Reduction in caste based discrimination.
Participation in politics and political issues.
Women stand united against alcoholism.
Financial support to their family members.
Helping others in financial distress.
Participation as equal in family decision making.
Improved health and nutrition status.
Members started their own business.
Personal saving of members increased.
INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL DAYS CELEBRATED BY THE MNTN FAMILY.
Jan 26 : India’s Republic Day and International Customs day Feb 4 : World cancer Day
March 8 : International Women's Day.
March 15 : World Disabled Day. March 21 : World Forestry Day. April 7 : World Health Day. April 22 : Earth Day. May 1 : Workers Day (International Labour Day). May 15 : International Day of the Family. May 17 : World Telecommunication Day. May 31 : Anti-Tobacco Day. June 4 : International Day of Innocent Children Victims of June 5 : World Environment Day
June 26 : International day against Drug abuse & Illicit Trafficking June 21 : World yoga Day
June 27 : World Diabetes Day. July 11 : World Population Day. August 15 : Independence Day.
Sep. 5 : Teachers’ Day. Sep. 8 : World Literacy Day. Sep. 16 : World Ozone Day. October 1 : International day of the Elderly.
IMPACT OF THE INITIATIVE
Nov.14 : Children's Day ( in India ) Dec. 1 : World Aids Day.
OUR FOOTSTEPS IN VARIOUS OTHER PROJECTS. 1. CARE FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS: Beneficiaries: 3018
The government had been implementing various welfare and development activities for the benefit of the differently able persons. The emergence of this programme paves the
way for their life and future through MNTN. The MNTN explains and helps the Differently abled persons through;
Arranging awareness programmes on disabilities.
To provide guidance and counseling to differently abled individuals. To creat awareness about the needs of persons with disabilities and other general issues concerning disabilities.
To assist disabled graduates to gain successful employment in the public as well as private sector.
To distribute assistive devices to differently abled persons.
2. BANANA FIBRE EXTRACTION UNIT in Ramapuram Panchayat Villages.
Beneficiaries: By Rural Women SHG,s
The MNTN created this opportunity for the purpose of income generation for the rural
women SHGs.
The goal of this project is to build up of an alternative livelihood model with sustainable
income generation thereby generating wealth from banana waste. The objective of the project is to strengthen the rural women SHG’s in Micro enterprise for enhancing their
income generation capacity
This project has a clear focus on three important issues such as;
Environment protection Conversion of waste into wealth Economic empowerment of women, etc The handicrafts trainer from MNTN trains the rural women. These fibers are extracted and converted into handicrafts goods.
3. RMK - LOAN SCHEME : Beneficiaries :350
By Cuddalore Block to Women SHGs.
Rashtriya Mahila kosh or the National credit fund for women have been designed in a sequential manner. The ultimate borrowers are expected to start with the smaller loan
schemes and slowly graduate to the larger loan schemes as they gain experience and increase their own outreach through MNTN Project output: 1. It promotes the activity of providing loans at a low interest.
2. It empowers women economically. 3. The development of women community is encouraged. 4. It enhances an individual women or group of women entrepreneurs to undertake income generating activities.
5. It rehabilitates their socio-economic status. The increase in income improves their quality of life.
4. GOAT FARMING PROGRAMME- (Aided by UNDP)
Beneficiaries: 100 –Rural women
MNTN in bonding with UNDP had brought in a income generation scheme for rural women
SHGs. MNTN formed the groups, approached the groups, survey done in that particular region for Goat Farming business which is a profitable business of great choice. .
We can produce a wide variety of products from goats such as milk, meat and fiber, full goat cream powder, skimmed goat milk powder, goat butter, goat milk cream and fresh goat milk etc. Goat can be raised along with other live stock animals. Commercial goat farming business has created a potential way of employment for unemployed people.
We had distributed nearly 2500 goats for 50 numbers of SGHs. This process can be
replicated for sustainability of the project and income generation.
5. DAIRY PROGRAMME (Aided by Govt of Tamil Nadu)
Dairy farming has been part of agricultural for thousands of years. It has been one part of small, diverse farms. Demand for milk and milk products is on the rise across the country and various state governments are promoting this business through different schemes.
Therefore we the MNTN started Dairy farming as a traditional family run business, today has grown hugely to an organized diary industry. This huge boost in the industry has created a lot of farming jobs for the people through MNTN.
Dairy is an important source of subsidiary income to small/ marginal farmers and
agricultural labourers. The manure from animals provides a good source of organic manure for improving soil fertility and crop yields
6. MICRO INSURANCE Beneficiaries: People of below poverty line.
Micro Insurance is a project to empower the marginalized community with affordable social
security services on lives and livelihoods coupled with health care services. The concept of Insurance tends to build a society with reduced disaster risk and shocks of life with better
disaster and risk management through micro insurance
MNTN has embarked upon the intervention of Risk Reduction measures through Micro Insurance for the vulnerable community blocks of cuddalore ,Kurinjipadi & parangipettai in
cuddalore district. The Micro Insurance is a boon to the people living in Below Poverty Line, casual agricultural workers and fishing labourers.
Success story:
C. Sivamala w/o Chokkalingam in 13th SHG –Arasadikuppam Village,
Her husband had died due to death. Sivamala who belongs to our WSHGs MNTN was helped by us by claiming the insurance amount of Rs.80000/-
1. Created awareness among the target community offering social security services. 2. It builds up a society which can manage and mitigate the adverse impact of unforeseen risk & shocks of life. 3. The lives and livelihoods of the marginalized & vulnerable community are insured at low premium against calamities like death, accident, disability, assets loss etc. 4. The clients can enjoy benefits like, payment for loss of pay\income, funeral expenses, educational grants, health care services etc.
7.VOCATIONAL SKILL TRAINING
The Primary purpose of Vocational Training is to prepare individuals especially the youth in
the age group of 15-25 years and make them employable for a broad group of occupation. Vocational Training in some of the specialized areas, including training of women through
the field institutes
The objective is to provide vocational training to persons who have dropped out of school or discontinued education for economic reasons or are jobless. There is demand for vocational skills in order to mitigate economic hardship. Particularly of unemployment youth in remote areas and further the cause of women’s empowerment. MNTN through its vocational training centre has created many many professional Drivers, Tailors, DTP workers, small scale business enterprise etc.
7.1. TAILORING AND COMPUTER CENTER Objectives:
The objective of the project is to provide opportunities for improving the skills of women, youth and children so that they can find better opportunities for employment and
improving their economic situation. Vocational training such as tailoring and computer courses are conducted to members and also referred to other organisation for skill training.
Impacts: MNTN providers this opportunieties for improving the skills of women, youth and children. MNTN facilitates the SHG members and youth to gain skills that provide employment opportunities. SHG women have started enterprises on their own after the training. Women and youth who did computer courses have found jobs. Students are benefiting from the courses during the summer holiday because it aids them during higher studies women who go out of their home for the first time and to have professional and social activities are benefitted. The tailoring centers have become well known in the surrounding and the importance of women having to work and be independent is accepted and encouraged by the people. In Cuddalore there are many Drivers and Tailors who have their roots in MNTN.
7.2. TNVRC-(TAMILNADU VOLUNTARY RESOURCE CENTRE) Aided by Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu state non Governmental organization and volunteers resource center. The objectives of TNVRC is building capacities of community based organization such as SHGs, PLFs, Urban Neighbourhood federation (INFs), Trainers of Mahalir Thittam, Governemnt
officers and NGOs, research and documentation, undertaking special projects aimed at women development i) Governance Training ii) Financial Management iii) Capacity Building- such as; a) Women Empowerment b) Training for senior officers/executives of Govt/NGOs/CBOs c) PRA Techniques d) Rural Development and Panchayat Raj e) Financial Management-Auditing and Accounting of SHG/PLF f) Soft Skills.
9. RNEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMME A) ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS:
Today, our way of living often harms the environment. The way that we produce and
consume goods depletes the Earth. The growing world population continues to drain the earth of its natural resources.
Carbondioxide and other “greenhouse gases” are an important part of Earth’s natural cycles, but human activities are boosting their concentrations, in the atmosphere to dangerous levels. The result is rising global temperatures and an unstable climate that threatens humans, economies and ecosystems.Energy lights our cities, towns and villages. Energy powers our vehicles, trains, planes and rockets. Energy help us cook our food, play music, television etc. energy powers machinery in factories and tractors in fields.Energy is universally recognized as one of the most significant inputs for economic growth and
human development. Increasing demand for energy is creating problems ranging from rise in prices energy shortage, pollution and waste, displacement of people etc.Renewable
sources (Energy derived from Flowing water, Solar radiation, Wind energy, Energy from tides, Geothermal energy, Biomass (Wood, animal and crop waste).
MNTN created awareness and educated the community.Conservation is important since it saves money and natural resources, reduces environmental impacts. Identify electricity usage and wastage, changing energy wasting habits, becoming energy efficient. The practical implementation was based on using LED bulbs, natural fertilizers, less pollution,
planting.
B. EARTH DAY AWARENESS PROGRAMME.
The celebration of Earth Day is on April 22nd and it began 1970. It has grown into a global event recognized by over 192 countries. Devoting special a day to helping for the earth is a
way to demonstrate how much we care about the future of our planet. No matter what you like to do best, there's a way to get involved in Earth Day.
We the MNTN and its overall schemes celebrate Earth day by; Planting a tree, Make a meal with locally-grown vegetables, Educate a family member, Clean up trash in your neighborhood, Set up a bird feeder or save power the possibilities
are endless. water and energy conservation. If you live near a body of water, do research to find out whether it's healthy or in need of help.
Host clean-ups of local bodies of water and their shores Fight air and water pollution
Plant trees and install community gardens etc.
These are practiced and preached by MNTN in all rural villages through rural WSHGs.
10. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Natural disasters can neither be predicted nor prevented. The problem before us is how to cope with them, minimizing their impact. Tamil Nadu has witnessed havoc caused by cyclones and storm surge in the coastal regions, earthquakes, monsoon floods, landslides, and recently the Tsunami. Increase in urban population coupled with the construction of man-made structures often poorly built and maintained subject cities to greater levels of risk to life and property in the event of earthquakes and other natural hazards. One of the main objectives is to reduce the risk of loss of human life and property and to reduce costs to the society. We have to recognize that in such cases of natural disasters.
MNTN at the time of disaster minimized the effect of flood by accommodating in our Old Age Home. We provided food and accessories. We arranged for a Medical Camp and
thereby avoided from contamination of diseases. MNTN also provided several relief measures of distributing food packets in various areas, providing water packets, bread packets, candles mates, bed sheets etc.
11. INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY.
March 8th is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
. International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8 as an important opportunity to:
MNTN is always for women and women empowerment therefore, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women because visibility and awareness
help drive positive change for women declare bold actions. For MNTN it is an opportunity to align and promote relevant activity. Whatever your objective, International Women's Day is the perfect moment for gender-focused action which is done by MNTN through its actions and practices, on all aspects in various rural villages among WSHGs. For some women’s day is a celebration but for MNTN it’s a creation of purposeful action targeted towards bold action.
12. WORLD AIDS DAY
World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December each year and we MNTN take an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living
with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. Today, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite , people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition. Therefore MNTN conducts various awareness and educational programmes in community, rural villages, schools and in anganwadis for local people. World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and Government that HIV has
not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education. World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show support to and solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV. Wearing a red ribbon is one simple way to do this.
13. ELDERS DAY.
1st October is celebrated as the International Day for Elderly. It was started celebrating for the first time on October 1st in the year 1991 to aware the people about issues which affects the elders as well as to appreciate their contribution towards the society. In MNTN, the day is celebrated every year to make certain the welfare of elder persons as
well as to enroll their significant involvement in the society to get promoted from their knowledge and ability. The day is celebrated to examine issues, promote public awareness
and focus on which type of behavior can help older men and women throughout their life. MNTN celebrate International Day for Older Persons is specially celebrated for the senior
citizens to focus on the responsibilities towards their lives through the demonstration of promotional material in schools, institutions, offices and public notice boards. People are
getting encouraged about their responsibilities towards the lives of elder people to make their life better and happy by analyzing all the problems affecting the life of older people.
For MNTN it is not a that particular day of celebration, since it holds and shelter the elders for the past 15 years with its affection and action based on love and care
14. DRUG DE-ADDICTION DAY.
All countries and communities continue to improve the lives of everyone blighted by drug abuse by integrating security and public safety with a heightened focus on health, human rights, and sustainable development."
Drug trafficking, once viewed largely as a social and criminal problem, has transformed in
recent years into a major threat to the health and security of people and regions. This year’s International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an opportunity to highlight the importance of addressing these twin threats through the rule of law and the provision of health services. We MNTN protect vulnerable people through a wide range of activities including education and prevention, treatment of drug dependence, care and rehabilitation for drug users, and social support. Drug use, at its core, is a health issue.
Drug dependence is a disease, not a crime. The real criminals are the drug traffickers. MNTN had by succeed in these aspects we reinforce our commitment by our Puthiya Paathai Drug De addiction Centre to the basic principles of health and human rights,
shared responsibility, a balanced approach to reducing supply and demand, and universal access to prevention, treatment and support. This will foster communities free of drug-related crime and violence, individuals free of drug dependence who can contribute to our
common future, and a safer world for all.
15. INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Independence Day, which is observed annually on the 15th of August, is a national holiday commemorating the nation's independence from British rule. MNTN celebrates the Independence day by hoisting flags in the premises of our various projects. Our Executive Director hoists the flag in the OAH, SSH and Drug and distributes sweets to all beneficiary and
staffs. Our Executive Director provides note books, pen and pencils for the school children’s in and around the premises. .
16. REPUBLIC DAY National Flag. Our Executive Director gives a speech on the fame of India.
WSHG members are invited on this day and their achievements, hard work, initiative etc
have been honoured.
India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress since Independence. As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as it is by mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical entity. Bounded by the Great Himalayas in the north, it stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west.
17. WORLD YOGA DAY
International day of yoga is also called as the world yoga day. United Nations General Assembly
has declared 21st of June as an International Yoga Day on 11th of December in 2014. Yoga in India
is considered to be around 5,000 year old mental, physical and spiritual practice. Yoga was
originated in India in ancient time when people were used of meditation to transform their body
and mind. Launching a particular date of practicing yoga all across the world and celebrating as
yoga day was initiated by the Indian Prime Minister to the United Nations General Assembly.
Yoga is very necessary and beneficial for all human being if it is practiced by all on daily basis in the early
morning. It is a worldwide event celebrated by the people of all countries through practicing yoga,
meditation, debates, meetings, discussions, variety of cultural performances, etc.World Yoga Day or
International Day of Yoga will be celebrated by the people throughout the world Third time on 21st of
June in 2017, at Wednesday.
MNTN celebrates the day with all the staffs assembled for yoga class, explaining the
benefits it provides to the mental, physical and spiritual health.
OUR CURRENT PROJECTS:
I. CHILD –ORIENTED PROJECTS: DAY CARE CENTERS-CRECHES:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT SITE: Cuddalore Block BENEFICIARY: Rural Childrens in 23 Villages.
These centers are the day care centers where the children at the age of age 3-6 are being
accommodated. Now –a- days in rural areas many people are in below poverty level. So to live in this
world they had to work all the more. Even rural
women go for work since they cannot afford to the living cost. When both of the parents go for work,
there is no one to take care of them, either relatives or neighbours, since they too go for work. So they leave their child in these centers. This is an effective method to address the child for school admission and prepares them to cope –up with the outer-environment. Project Outcomes: 1. These centers take care of the child. 2. They are given food and accommodation. 3. They are safely sheltered here. 4. Their parents are free from worrying & concentrate on their work. 5. They develop their language skills is enhanced. They become well –versed in; (a) Academic such as; Able to recognize numbers
Can count objects Recognize letters of the alphabet
(b) Language skills
Able to sing songs Able to tell stories
Can tell about the parts of the body, vegetables, fruits, etc. Communicate ideas, problems and feelings. (c) Social skills Keeps things in order Comes neatly dressed Helps others.
2. HEALTH PROJECTS
A. MNTN’S DRUG –DE –ADDICTION CUM TREATMENT CENTER. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT SITE: MNTN’s Puthiya Pathai center at Pathirikuppam has been run by MNTN for the past 15 years
BENEFICIARY: Drug/ Alcohol Addicts.
Drug Alcohol is a serious problem both for the addict and for his family. Drug abuse may be perceived both as an aberrant behaviour and as a social problem. It is
regarded as an evidence of individuals social maladjustment and viewed as a widespread condition which has harmful consequences of the society.
The frequent use of drug is considered dangerous and
sometimes anti-social and immoral. These addictions are caused due to;
a. Psychological- Such as relieving tension, removing inhibitions, casing depression, satisfying curiosity, removing boredom, feeling high and confident.
b. Social- Motivated by friends and challenging social values. c. Physiological- Physiological motivations are removing pain, getting sleep, heightening sexual activities Others devoting to pleasure, seeking new excitement and sensation. It is a “soul saving” and a prestigious project of MNTN.
The character of an addict will be:
Quiet, withdrawn & emotionally unstable Slow, sickly & desperate
Depressed, unsure & desperate Disinterested & depressed
Secretive & distrustful
Worried, in fear of the future & pessimistic etc.
So we treat them by detoxification, counselling, yoga & meditation therapy with
rehabilitation programmes. Then addicts are given follow-up for regular medication.
Case History of a Treated Addicts: The client Mr.N.Dhandapani is 43 years old and is residing at Arisiperiyangkuppam ,
Cuddalore. He is married and is working as a Tailor.
Family History. His parents expired. He has one elder sister and two younger brothers and one younger
sister. He is married and his wife’s name is Selvi aged 38, has one daughter aged 17 and one son aged 19. Problem’s faced. The patient’s wife and his daughter was very much worried about his health and life, his son was quarelling with him often for his ill behaviour and therefore his wife finally came here for treatment. He was given the treatment, was detoxified and attended yoga and counseling classes. Motivation: The counselling sessions he underwent changed his attitude and is physically and mentally fit. He is now motivated to concentrate on the future of his son and daughter. The beneficiaries for the year 2016-2017; 183 – Inpatients were treated.
52 – Out patients were treated. 212 --Cases were followed-up
Finally, it gives a re-incarnation to the addicts, who want to change his life- style. This center is catering service at Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Puducherry, Villupuram, Kumbakonan, Virudhachalam and Chennai also.
Project outcome: 1.The addicts are treated and counseled to regain their life. 2. Eradicates the miseries of women. 3.Rescues the family relationship and its bond.
4.Re-vitalizes the addicts physically & mentally. 5.Enhances to achieve an addcition free society 6.Prevents the economical decline of the victim & his family.
2. B) MOBILE MEDICARE UNIT RUN BY MNTN PROJECT DISCRIPTION: PROJECT SITE: 10 villages in the Cuddalore Block
BENEFICIARY: Rural people and mainly for Elders of age above 60 (400 beneficiaries)
It’s a project where MNTN provide basic and essential medicare at the door steps of the needy and the underprivileged elder. To offer older people in remote rural and urban slum areas access to free medical care by visiting them in their own communities.
It is just an amalgamation to the primary health care centers. This gives specialized care to the Elders. Ageing is a time of multiple illness and general disabilities, where we give care,
medicines to prevent any disease, thereby increasing their quality of health.
Through this MMU project done by MNTN, each elderly has a medical chart and a constant monitoring of their health is done. This programme enables them to assure their role in maintaining and improving their own health and in encouraging to do the same and secure old age beneficiaries. MNTN Mobile Medicare Unit is equipped with one
Doctor, and a Nurse along with the required medicines. It aims in helping the older people living in slum areas, who are from a weak social background.
Project outcome: It improves the quality of Elder’s health. This service helps the person who is unaffordable for their medication. It brings out the inaccessible health problems of the elders.
It enables in improving their own health.
3. CARE FOR THE ELDERS PROJECT: A. HOME FOR THE AGED RUN BY MNTN for the past 15 years
PROJECT DISCRIPTION:
PROJECT SITE: Annai Alamelu Old Age Home at K.N.Pettai. BENEFICIARY: Elders ignored by the family Elders who has no one to take care Elders who are badly sick
Having money, but longs for a family set-up. The word ageing has been defined variously “as those changes occurring in an individual as a result
of the passage of time. Ageing is a part of living it beings with conception and terminates with death.The definition of aged officially accepted in
India was 55 years, the age of superannuation. The
determination of old age is naturally linked with the average life expectancy. Now a days, the institution of joint family has started disintegrating due to recent change in social values, social structure and economy resulting from industrialization and urbanization and consequent mobility, poverty, unemployment, under-employment and inflation have rendered the family members unable to discharge their duties to the aged. The generation gap is widening, the attitude of youngsters is now becoming more individualistic and unquestioned regard for authority and respect to the elders is vanishing. The constantly worsening economic situation makes it difficult for most of the families to make their both ends meet, consequently affecting the aged and their firm adversely, some of them who are neglected and frustrated that they are obliged to leave their famil ies and fend of themselves.
For these persons we had started the MNTN’s Old Age Home which gives free food and shelter. They are also given care and protection, medical care, counseling etc. The management of OAH gives them simple skill based employment activities like; Gardening
Candle making Waste cotton thread packing etc.
To erase the feeling of isolation among Elders, periodical picnic trips and temple
visits are also followed Establishing of family counseling centers.
A small library set-up is provided. Periodical health check-up. Project outcomes: The elders of age above 60 are given care and protection. Various contests are conducted such as painting, debates, grandparents - meet etc. Rehabilitation of the blind aged, physically handicapped or other diseases. They will go for a walk around the garden and relax themselves. News papers or book reading, indoor games, watching TV etc are their leisure time activities. Counselling is provided to relax their minds.
It gives a homely feeling with their friends aside.
8. PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR ELDERS Beneficiaries above 60 years
Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialty that, by using mechanical force and movements, remediates impairments and promotes mobility, function, and quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention. It is performed by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries). MNTN’s role in PT management commonly includes prescription of or assistance with
specific exercises, manual therapy and manipulation, mechanical devices such as traction, education, physical agents which includes heat, cold, electricity, sound waves, radiation, assistive devices, prostheses, orthoses and other interventions. PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness-oriented
programs for healthier and more active lifestyles, providing services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. This includes providing therapeutic treatment in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. Functional movement is central to what it means to be healthy.
B. SENSITISATION PROGRAMME FOR ELDERS
The programme adequate infrastructure logistics to senior citizens. If only the Govt. assistance is extended the relationship between the Elders and Youngsters would be more
developed and the feature younger generation will certainly respect the Elders and the objective of the programme will be fulfilled.
4. SWADHAR GREH PROGRAMME run by MNTN
PROJECT DISCRIPTION: PROJECT SITE : ANBAGAM SWADHAR GREH HOME at K.N.Pettai. BENEFICIARY : 30 Women in distress, destitute or any family problems.
There is a big need of taking care of the destitute or distressed women in India. Since
women are the ones who are being more exploited in the society. They experience a lot of problems and pains. These pains and problems push them to conclude their life by suicide,
some change their life from rational or moral view and some become mentally ill. So to avoid all these problems we run a Short Stay Home. The inmates or beneficiaries
are sent by the family members, who are being; Ignored by the family members
Betrayed by the male sex Dowry problem
Family problem or any other.
We are providing stay for women who have come out of their home as neither their relatives accepted them. These women have a homely-feeling and do household works.
They accept each other and share their feelings and difficulties. The counsellor counsels them whenever they are in need. They are provided certain life scoping skills; medical assistance and personality development classes to strengthen themselves.
Project outcome:
Awareness (Physical, mental & educational) for the women folk is established. i. They are motivated to run their future.
ii. Social taboo regarding sex is explained by the doctor or a counselor. iii. Communication is enhanced.
iv. Their inner wounds are healed and given self-confidence. v. They are made mentally strong and active.
vi. Legal awareness is given. vii. Life –Coping skills such as,
Tailoring Basket making
Candle making Readymade garments making etc are taught.
5. NABFINS LOAN SCHEME (Aided by Govt. of India)
Beneficiaries: Women Self Help Groups. NABFINS has been making efforts to establish linkages between SHG organized by MNTN
for poor people in rural area. Nabard provides assistance and support for the training of staff of other credit institutions engaged in credit dispensation.
Nabard, through MNTN provides refinance assistance for agriculture, promoting rural
development activities. It improves small and minor irrigation by way of promoting agricultural activities. Special assistance is given by bank for the promotion of small scale
cottage and village industries. MNTN in joining hand with NABARD had Extended formal banking services to the unreached rural poor by evolving a supplementary credit delivery strategy in a cost effective manner by promoting SHGs. Until now Rs.18 Crores have been distributed to the 416 SHGs, so for. Nabard, since its inception, has been entrusted with the responsibility of providing small loans to the priority sector. It fulfills this responsibility by supporting several schemes for
the small and marginal loans by promoting the SHG Bank Linkage Model through the MNTN NGO.
Nabfins brief is to establish, promote and sustain;
a) Good governance leading to transparency in accounting, remuneration and disclosure.
b) Reasonable rates of interest and other costs which earn a profit. c) Investment in activities that generate income in the short,
d) Fair practices which ensure that there is no over/multiple lending or coercion in collection.
MNTN builds confidence and management skills, provides grants sourced from NABARD for
institutional capacity building and to improve the organizational and financial management of SHGs. The tenure of loans is not uniform or standardized; it ranges from 12 months to
36 months depending on the purpose of the loan.
6. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES A. TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY RUN BY MNTN PROJECT DISCRIPTION: BENEFICIARY: Who wants to continue their studies.
MNTN is most popular for its service on the part of educational programmes, since education is considered to be a life long process. Education may be an inalienable human right. We cannot measure life in terms of years, but in terms of its quality. Education adds
meaning to life, it confers dignity and status to the person and also enriches society in general. Education provides opportunity for pursuing knowledge for its own sake,& for
personal enrichment.
The benefits of education is: o It improves their health and morale
o Multiplies social interactions o Decreases loneliness
o Gives new meaning to life.
Provides opportunity for learning new skills o Revive old hobbies o Creates Awareness about the fast changing world. o Sensitize them to world events. Therefore to satisfy & achieve the above important roles MNTN had started this self-initiative and social commitment programme. Here we offer Batchelor,Master degrees & many Diplomo programmes M.B.A, M.Phil etc. Project output:
Interested candidates who are interested, but cannot afford to their education are utilized by our TNOU.
Candidates who have discontinued school, yet want to be a qualified person are enrolled.
apply Candidates who have failed in their past can also
B. SRS-COMMUNITY COLLEGE RUN BY MNTN DISCRIPTION: This offers some special professional courses such as;
Diploma in DTP operator.
Diploma in computer Hardware servicing
Diploma in plumbing technician
Diploma in House electrician. Diploma refrigerator & A\C mechanism
Diploma in house hold electrical goods repairing services Diploma in four wheeler Mechanism. Project output: 1. Candidates at the age of 15 who had lost in their exams can apply. 2. Drop-out students can utilize this opportunity. 3. Degree certificates can be registered in the employment exchange.
4. Since it’s a professional course, job can be easily provided by a Government or private sector.
5. Self employment is the most outstanding target for an interested professional.
Respected Members, Friends and well wishers. It has been our constant Endeavour to be completely committed to our objectives and
transparent in our work. We believe that an organisation or for that matter an individual,
whose fundamentals are based on virtues of honesty, ownership towards the society we live in and regard to human dignity, is bound to grow in the right direction.
MNTN was registered under the Societies Registration Act. To work/act as an ‘agent of
change’ to help the poorest of the poor access and actualise their rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India. Empower the poor and the marginalised; Provide shelter to the sick
and abandoned; Address health issues by providing poor patients’ support and care; Develop community health programmes and services; Support literacy centres and
increase learning; Work towards gender equity and empowerment of women, Work in the area of environmental protection and conservation.
MNTN is a non-profit organisation, with the mission to work for the poor by nurturing and
supporting projects in the area of public health, education, women empowerment, community development and social welfare. As a social service organisation, to provide
quality services to the needy and the under-privileged enabling them to live with dignity and development We need the support of empathetic, public spirited individuals/ institutions to sustain our current activities and to expand the scope of our dreams. You can provide your time, your clinical expertise, IT, teaching and other professional skills to strengthen our work and further enrich it. Personal/ institutional donations to nurture our projects will be greatly valued. All donations made in India are eligible to Income Tax benefits under the provisions of Section 80 G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. We also welcome overseas contributions and are duly registered under Foreign Contribution Regulatory Act. As a custodian of public funds, we believe we are accountable to the wider public for the efficient use of these funds. Accountability and transparency have always been the guiding principles
Thanks to All
Yours sincerely,
(Ln.DR.P. RAJENDRAN) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-MNTN.
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