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ANNUAL REPORT

2016-17

ADARSH SEVA SANSTHAN

Opp. 4TH Phase, Adarsh Nagar, Sonari

East Singhbhum,Jamshedpur – 831011.Jharkhand

0657-2314098

[email protected]

www.asesjsr.org

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GOVERNING BODY

President

Ms. Kiran Chawla

12 Circuit House Area,

Jamshedpur-1

Vice President

Dr. Ms. NirmalaShukla

R-3/1, Adityapur,

Jamshedpur-13

Secretary

Ms. PrabhaJayaswal

LD-6 Phase-8, Adarshnagar,

Jamshedpur-11

Treasurer

Ms. Lakhi Das

Block- D/66,

At-Bagunnagar

P.O. – Baridih

Jamshedpur-17

Member

Mrs Padma Ramanathan

E-13, Geetanjali Complex,

Kadma, Jamshedpur-05.

Member

Mrs. SumitraPadia 53 C, 7

th phase (N), Adarsh Nagar

Sonari, Jamshedpur-11

Member

Ms. Laxmi Narayan Tiwari

Block No.-3,

H/No.-34,First Line

Shastrinagar,Kadma

Jamshedpur-5

Member

Mr. Jagdish Sharma

BachchaBabuBhatta, Sonari,

Jamshedpur-11

Member

Mr. Maheshwar Thakur

ShahidNirmal Nagar, B Block,

Sonari,

Jamshedpur-11

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PREFACE Dear friends,

It gives us immense pleasure toshare Annual Report (2016-17) of the organization. During the

financial year, we move forward working with core focus activities of working for and with urban

poor along withprimary data collection and compilation through surveys on various indicators of

demographic profiles of slum children and women. Thoughthe organization’s history goes back to

1987 and during these long 30 years with commitment to social vision, our experience has made us to

believe that advocacy is at the core of democratic culture through which linkage between civil society

and government can be developed. With the support from supporters we work for the rights of

children (Survival, Development, Protection and Participation).Working with community, we have

always been child centric, with the belief that rights and responsibility always go hand in hand.

In ASES, we work together closely and are mutually accountable to each other, ensuring that our

fund and resources are utilized properly. While pursuing for our goal, we keep trying to make our

process more transparent and accountable.

“Actions Speak Louder than Words” is not mere a proverb for us. ASES strive to play many

constructive roles, steering community in a meaningful way to raise voice for basic rights and

entitlements. Be it the rights of children, women or community as a whole, awareness is the key for

positive changes within them. Strength of ASES is Balsangathan (Children Club) and Joint Bastee

Committee (Committee of women and men). When we speak of services of health, education or other

basic amenities to deprived community; it should be quality health, quality education and quality

basic civic amenities. Thus, our action would be focused in this direction, so that organization’s goal

of empowerment would materialise in fruitful manner.

Secretary of ASES is chairperson of Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of East Singhbhum while

another member of the organisation is CWC chairperson of Seraikela-Kharsawan district thus we are

able to rehabilitate and support many more children with the support of respective government

department. Working with the children in need has been very satisfying experience.

We would like to thank other organizations, individual and all those played supportive role to make

commitment worthy, without which we would not be able to achieve the desired result. We would also

like to thank our board members for their commitment towards society and organization.

While being committed to improve the quality of life of people, as usual, we always welcome your

comments and suggestions to help us nurture the society further in better way.

President Secretary

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Organization Profile

Genesis

Deeply moved by the living condition of slums in Jamshedpur, PrabhaJayaswal decided to do

something for the slums. With the help of some like-minded individuals, AdarshSevaSansthan

came into being on 22 March, 1987 with a mission to transform the lives of needy and exploited

people living in ignorance.

Having registered as a non-political, non-profit organization in 1991, till date AdarshSevaSansthan

has carried out manifold tasks for the poor and the oppressed section of the society.

Aim

A democratic society, free from exploitation and based on the principles of equality, liberty and

democracy

Mission

o uphold the dignity of the oppressed and marginalized people by empowerment.

Vision

To free the society from the evils of inequality

People leading a life with confidence through socio-economic security measures

People coming forward to help themselves and getting mainstreamed into the society

Objectives

Ensuring right ofdeprived children.

Thwarting exploitation of socially and economically oppressed people of the society in the

hands of the privileged, by effectively preparing them to boldly face such situations.

Empowering people to fight for their rights and face all challenges in life.

Advocacyand awareness for makingavailable opportunities to the stakeholders so as to

become self-reliant for day to day needs

By inculcating behavioural changes inunderprivileged children, mainstreaming of them

through information, education and cultural therapy

Sensitizing society on different social issues and making the community understand its

responsibilities.

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INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS

● RAJASTHAN MAITRI SANGH

● INNER WHEELS

● AIWC, Jamshedpur

● Taruben Gandhi

SUSTAINABLE PARTNER

CLEAN JHARKHAND PROJECT

PARTNERS

FOR CHANGE

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TOTAL POPULATION -17961 (Female – 8795, Male – 9166)

CHILDREN BETWEEN 0-18 yrs. – 6688 (girls – 3314, boys – 3374)

Key issues- Insecure and non-institutional delivery, malnutrition, irregular immunization,

need of new ICDS centers and poor activation of Pre School Education.

Service Providers- ICDS centers, MTC (Malnutrition Treatment Center), Govt. hospitals.

Our efforts and interventions –

To identify pregnant women, motivate and

counsel them towards registration in ICDS.

Regular immunization, safe and institutional

delivery, awareness building of pregnant

women and lactating mothers and mothers for

regular health checkup.

Positive participation in monthly VHND program

in ICDS, identifying malnourished children and

counseling their parents/guardians.

Admission of malnourished children in MTC

through motivation of their parents for treatment

in MTC.

Regular monitoring of PSE run under ICDS.

Training and orientation of AWWs.

Campaign on six services of ICDS through voice

recording and discussion with community and

different stakeholdersatbasti level.

To prepare Pre School Education routine towards

proper implementation in the center.

To conduct crèche (Day care centre) for the children between 6 months to 3 years of

working parents.

Achievements

Out of 34, 30 SAM children of 23 slum area of Jamshedpur were treated and cured.

Total children between 0 to 5 years – 2241 (girls-1133, boys-1108)

Bal Adhikar Pariyojna is being operational in 23 slum bastis of Jamshedpur With the support of

CRY (Child Rights and You)

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230 pregnant women registered in ICDS for availing benefits of various schemes of

government for them.

363 neo natal were born in 23 slums out of which 279 had institutional deliveries (77%).

Ensured making of birth registration of 289 neo natal

(80%).

Ensured 80 children (boys-49, girls-31) bellow 6

years took admission in different schools.

Attendance of children in ICDS for pre-school

education ensured up to 90%.

Prepared PSE routine with the help of ICDS workers

which was approved by DSWO, East Singhbhum for

proper implementation in the all ICDS of the district.

Key Issues – Drop-out, lack of retention of children in the school, lack of own school building,

child labour, child marriage. Inactivation of SMCs & Bal Sansad

Service providers – Government/Semi government/Non-government schools, Childline 1098.

Our efforts and interventions

To identify drop out and out of school children.

Motivating and counseling of parents for

enrollment/re-enrollment of these children.

Special drive for enrolment of child labour in the

school through motivation and counseling.

To run enrolment campaign at basti level in the

leadership of BalSangathan and to join hands in

Vidyalay Chale, Chalaye Abhiyan and PANKH

conducted by education department.

Positive participation in all SMC meetings of target schools regularly and raising child right

issues.

To conduct joint meetings of Bal Sansad and Bal Sangathan as well as tracking of children

between 6 to 18 years.

Liaison with District Education Department, Dy.

Commissioner, local MLA and to write petition to

Education Secretary regarding the issue.

Regular school visit.

To prepare school routine and sharing with SMCs and

school teachers.

Conducting meetings with mothers and guardians on

child right issues.

Total Children between 6-18 years – 4447 (girls-2296, boys-2151)

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Conducting awareness meetings and campaign

among community people on issues of child marriage

and child labour.

Search for sponsors for Girl‟s education for higher

education for those whose parents can‟t afford their

studies further.

To organize wall writings, awareness rallies, oath &

signature campaigns and MEAL data tracking of each

HH in the leadership of Bal Sangathan.

Assisting PWDs (Special children) towards certificates

and pensions.

To run awareness campaign regarding Childline 1098

in the slum and bastis so that child related cases may

register into Childline.

Assisting CNCP children registered under Childline

service against child marriage and child labour.

Achievements –

Enrolled 267 children (girls-121, boys-146) in the schools, out of which 148 out of school children

(girls-77, boys-71) and 119 drop out children (girls-44, boys-75).

42 child labour (girls-7, boys-35) have been removed

from their workplace and admittedthem in the schools

and camp schools run with the support of Tata Steel

and Tinplate Co. of India.

Organized 110 meetings of 23 BAL Sangathan in 23

slum bastis.

It was ensured that 1 PWD (People withDisability)

child was enrolled in the govt. school,3 children (girls-

1, boys-2) were linked with disabled certificatesand

6children (girl-1, boys-5) werelinked with pension

scheme.

Construction of school building of Sidhu-Kanhu basti, Sonari has been completed with collective

efforts.

The routine for primary schools has been prepared adding extra curriculum activities which was

approved by SMCs. The same routine will be implemented from next new session.

Enrolled 367 children in Primary and Upper Primary schools. They were benefited with stipend,

UIDs (Aadhar Card), Bank passbook and scot assistance for PWD children as well.

Child labour and child marriage cases have been reduced in the operational area.

5 girls from vulnerable and needy families are getting education sponsorship from Lions club of

Jamshedpur.

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Can one imagine that 15 years old slum child can be a part of Open

Defecation free drive and that too of whole of the slum where he is

residing? Rohit Kumar, a school student and part time worker of Sonari,

Jamshedpur, took initiative to aware and sensitize his basti people

regarding importance of construction of individual toiletunderSwachh

Bharat Mission (SBM). Not only he helped them in availing the contribution

amount of 12,000 by government but also motivated and persuaded 250

families in his basti for using the toilet and consequences of open

defecation. He alsohelped450 households of other slums to build toilets

and stop open defecation.

Rohit Karmakar of Nirmal Nagar slum of Sonari, Jamshedpur became a

role modelforSwachh Bharat Abhiyan of government for construction and

using of toilet. His father is a labourer and even he washes cars in part

time for livelihood and continuation of his studies.In spite of that he never

gave up his studies and helps others to the extent he can help.

Asha Karmakar is mother of Rohit says, “Nobody listened to him but he succeeded in his mission

due to his determination and dedication.” Really, it was only his passion that he became a

celebrity.

Slum Girl will represent State at National level on Project namedSMART VILLAGE

Neha Kumari, 16 of Ramjanamnagar slum of Kadma,

Jamshedpur and a student of Rajkiykrit Tata Worker‟s

Union High School, Jamshedpur reside with her widow

mother. Recently she represented her school in Science

Exhibition held at Jamshedpur where she won first prize.

She presented her project „नवीनीकरणसंसाधनोंमेंनवाचार‟to

promote SMART VILLAGE which included few

components like–Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, digital India,

rain and drain water harvesting, promoting agriculture,

awareness on pollution, save electricity and employment. At State level too she was winner of the

project. Now she has been nominated for national competition to be held in New Delhi.

STORIES OF CHANGE

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RIGHT TO ADEQUATE HOUSING is a HUMAN RIGHT guaranteed in international and national

law. History of slums is attached with the development of cities. There is no State level law and

policy in Jharkhand for urban Poor (slums) for Housing or tenure security. Journey with FORD

FOUNDATION started in 2011. During the journey of intervention; we were able to spread

awareness and sensitize people about their rights through campaign, meetings, nukkad natak, road

shows, advocacy, publication etc. Sanyukt Basti Samiti (CBO) is actively working with slums insix

cities of Jharkhand.

Flagship program of GOI for housing “PRADHANMANTRI AWAS YOGNA” (PMAY) was

launched on 25th June 2015, where Government is committed to enable 2 crore urban poor own

their houses by the year 2022, the 75thyear of Independence of the Country. Under this urban

housing mission, central government will provide an assistance in the range of Rs.1.00 lakh to

Rs.2.30 lakh per house under different components of the Scheme including “In-

situ”Slumredevelopment using land as resource, Credit linked Subsidy Scheme, Affordable Housing

in Partnership and Beneficiary led individual construction/improvement. Due to nature of land at

Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Ranchi &Bokaro, “In Situ”Slumredevelopment using land as resource will

have its own constraints.

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban transformation (AMRUT) has been launched on 25th

June, 2015 with the aim to provide basic services to households and build amenities in urban areas

to improve the quality of life for all the residents, especially the poor and disadvantaged. Five

Hundred cities having population of more than 1 Lakh will be benefitted by the mission. Ministry of

Urban Development has identified 7 cities of the state of Jharkhand. The selection has been done

basis of Census Data-2011. These cities are mentioned below:

Giridih Hazaribag Chas

Adityapur Deoghar Ranchi

Dhanbad

The mission will focus on following thrust areas:

Water Supply Sewage management and Sewerage facilities Storm Water drains to reduce flooding Transport-Pedestrian, non-motorized and public transport facilities, parking spaces Enhancing amenity value of cities by creating and upgrading green spaces, parks and

recreation centers, especially for children.

IMPROVED ACCESS TO HOUSING AND BASIC SERVICES FOR THE URBAN POOR

In 100 SLUMS in SIX CITIES OF JHARKHAND

(RANCHI, JAMSHEDPUR, DHANBAD, HAZARIBAG, CHAIBASA and BOKARO)

With the support of

FORD FOUNDATION

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The objectives of AMRUT are:

Ensure that every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection.

increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (e.g. parks) and,

reduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport (e.g. walking and cycling)

●Problem Analysis of each city has been done. Main purpose of the analysis is to gather details of

each slum of each city specifically pertaining to present situation of basic civic amenities as well as

Social Security schemes. With the data gathered, analysis is to be done and accordingly future plan

of action has to be prepared. This will ensure which aspect or component needs to be focused and

worked on. This will work two fold benefit, one community participation will be ensured and

community will be aware and sensitize about the prevailing situation in the bastee. Accordingly

approaches shall be made community for availing the services.

●Joint Bastee Meeting held in each city. There were discussions with regard to schemes/mission of

the government. Which all components of housing

scheme are applicable for each city due to nature of

land. Also had discussion with regard to Swachh

Bharat Mission (SBM) and Deen Dayal Antyodaya

yojana- National Urban Livelihood Mission. How

formation of SHG will help in availing loan for starting

household or small business.

●We had meeting with concerned officials of Urban Local Bodies of each intervention city. Purpose

of the meeting was to make them aware that we as an Organization are working on awareness and

sensitization with regard to various schemes/mission of government, thereby building healthy

relationship with officials. In PMAY major focus is on In situ

slum redevelopment, hence liaison with all the

stakeholders involved in this process is to be worked on for

future course of action. We met officials‟ofLabour

department of respective city too. We had discussion with

them with regard to collaborating with them for aware and

sensitization of the community about social security

schemes of the department. As a result we started filling

form of unorganizedlabour at each city with the support of

department and the process still continues.

●Each city started filling the form of Beneficiary led Construction component of PMAY, as under this

component all those who are having registered (Raiyati) land are applicable for availing the benefit

of this component. Assistance amounting to 2.25 lac is provided in four installmentsby government

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for construction of house to all those who are having kuchha house. Team members of each city in

coordination with Urban Local Bodies (ULB) started helping community people in getting the benefit

under the scheme.

●Since Slum Dwellers migrated in search of livelihood,

hence are having problem with identity proof. As a

result they are not able to avail the benefits of

government schemes applicable to them; hence we

decided to meet Mr. Saryu Rai, Minister-Parliamentary

Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & Consumer

Affairs, Jharkhand. Minister intervened and instructed

the officials for organizing Aadhar camp at Adarsh Seva

Sansthan premises. Accordingly camp was organized

and after few days, we filled the form for ration card since they got identity proof as Aadhar.

●Slum Dwellers of Dhobi Talab- NeecheTola of Chaibasa didn‟t have approval for construction of

individual toilet under swachh Bharat Mission. Hence, teams met City manager and request him to

visit the place for verification. Accordingly verification done and city manager instructed to fill fresh

application. As a result 9 families filled the form and 1stinstalmentamount has also been received by

them for construction of toilet.

●Residents of rehabilitated site of Rugrigarha

of Ranchi faced problems with regard to

water supply as it‟s not drinkable. Since there

is no community hall, street light and

boundary wall, hence Joint Bastee

Committee representative decided to meet

Mr. C. P Singh- Urban development Minister,

Housing & Transport department,

Government of Jharkhand and submit

memorandum to, him. He assured that he will

visit the place and after few days, he visited

the place and gave assurance that one by one each problem will be resolved. Accordingly he gave

instruction to officials present.

●Jharia Rehabilitation & Development Authority (JRDA) has been established in December 2004

for implementation of Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Non-BCCL people residing in fire and

subsidence affected areas of Jharia Coalfield. Hence, survey is conducted in these areas and

accordingly JRDA card is issued. As per circular all those who are having voter card on or before

2011, will only get this card. Six residents of our invention area of Ghanwadih didn‟t receive the

card since they were not having voter card, hence we approached Project Manager and he

suggested to meetGeneral Manager. Accordingly we met GeneralManager and shared the problem

and propose him to include any other substitute as identity proof like residential certificate, Bank

account and School certificate of children and cutoff date being the same. With frequent visit, he

agreed with our point of view and hence six residents too receive JRDA card.

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MOMENTUM OF REHABILITATION BEFORE EVICTION Continues

Once again Slum Dwellers have been rehabilitated

before eviction and this time this happened with

Slum Dwellers of Banas talab (Banas Pond), which

is situated at the heart of the city near Bahu Bazar

of Ranchi. They have been residing at the place

since more than 60 years (As per the residents)

and the land belongs to Fishery department. 85

families reside at the place and comprises mainly of

adivasi, dalit and OBC. For livelihood, majority of

people work as daily wager, rickshaw puller and

domestic worker. Suddenly residents received

notice for vacating the place as beautification of

Banas talab is proposed and after few days‟

government issued tender for renovation and

beautification of Banas Talab. Since Bastee

Committee is already functioning, hence

meeting was held by Joint bastee Committee in

several phases and it was decided to submit

letter to Municipal Corporation for rehabilitation

before eviction. Since letter was submitted at the

time when Slum dwellers of Khadgarha Bus

Stand of Ranchi were rehabilitated, hence follow

up of the same was done. As a result, survey started in September 2016 and as per survey 82

families list have been prepared. They were to be rehabilitated at Rugrigarha under BSUP scheme

having multi storied building (G+3). They have been rehabilitated and as per the scheme

beneficiary has to pay 10% of the cost of construction, which is 35,000 to be paid in instalment. On

25th December 2016, 80 families have been rehabilitated as per the terms and conditions set by

Municipal Corporation. Journey still continues

Journey of rehabilitation before eviction started in 2015, when first time in the history of Jharkhand,

142 families has been rehabilitated from Khadgarha Bus Stand of Ranchi to Madhukum in 2015.For

renovation of Khadgarha Bus Stand, government issued notice to slum dwellers for vacating the

place.Again in April 2016, more than 100 residents of Rugrigarha of Ranchi were rehabilitated

under BSUP scheme.

Rehabilitated Site

Banas talab

STORIES OF CHANGE

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The Understanding and practice of children‟s rights is an important element in the preparation of

young peoples. Such understanding and expression about basic

child rights by children is a big thing. With the focus of developing

a healthy environment for children, where they can freely express

their views and opinions on issues they affected. Child reporters

programme is being operational in East Singhbhum, West

Singhbhum, Latehar, Simdega and Giridih District of Jharkhand.

Child reporter‟s initiative based Child rights of expression and

rights of participation (Article 12 and article 13 of Convention on

Rights of Children (CRC).

Child reporters of 130 middle schools learnt about child rights

through school level interaction session and

capacity building progarmmes through child

reporter‟s initiative. Further, sensitized children

start thinking about situations around them.

They start talking on relevant issues of society

(viz. child labour, child marriage, education,

health and many more issues) at school, family,

surrounding and other places. They use their

writing skills for raising their voice. Child

reportersarenow able to put their thoughts

efficiently among family members, society,

officials etc.

The process of recognizing children‟s voices

started in intervened area. Some Child reporters

succeeding in stopping their early marriage, some children make effort to admit out of school

children to school, Children make effort to stop addiction of friend and parents, promoting hand

washing for healthy life, girl‟s continuing education and many more effects. The Children of

government middle schools of rural blocks putting their voice confidently in front of govt. officials

and in programmes etc. it‟s sign of change and also a proud moment for stakeholders. Various

activities conducted under child reporter‟s initiative conducted during Apr-Dec 2016.

Coverage of Child Reporters programme:

Child Reporters programme implemented in 130 schools in 5 Districts of Jharkhand named East

Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Latehar, Simdega and Giridih as follows:

CHILD REPORTERS PROGRAMME in 130 SCHOOLS

In 5 Districts of Jharkhand

With the support of UNICEF

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S.N. District Block No of Schools

1. East Singhbhum (70 Schools)

Jamshedpur 40

Musabani 10

Ghatshila 10

Musabani 10

Dhalbhumgarh 10

Boram 10

2. West Singhbhum (15 Schools)

Chaibasa Sadar 15

3. Latehar (15 Schools)

Latehar Sadar 15

4. Simdega (15 Schools)

Simdega Sadar 14

Thethaitanger 01

5. Giridih (15 Schools)

Giridih Sadar 11

Bengabad 04

Total No of Schools 130

Child Reporters got appreciation from veteran journalist in Media Workshop with

Prabhat Khabar:

Our child reporters sometimes got opportunity to visit

various newspapers offices during exposure visits. This

time child reporters participated in workshop of

journalists of kolhan region of prabhat khabar organized

by UNICEF Jharkhand. During the workshop reporting

the stories regarding swachh bharat mission and children

issues stringers and journalists of prabhat khabar

trained. In workshop, Dr. Madhulika Jonathan-Jharkhand

chief, UNICEF, Premchand Kumar-Unicef, Moira Dawa-

Communication officer, Unicef, Prabhat Khabar

Raghuvansh ji, Senior Editor, Anuj Sinha, Editor and

Vinay Bhushan Ji oriented the journalists of kolhan on

swachh bharat mission and related aspects.

In workshop, Child reportersalso expressed their

opinions on the issues of sanitation, asked questions;

presented self-composed poems and all about their

efforts and shared their experiences as child reporters.

Child reporter‟s ideas, self-composed poems, and their

efforts were greatly appreciated by all. Senior editor of

Prabhat Khabar and Rajya Sabha MP Harivans Ji said, "I

am remembering my own childhood by listening to these

child reporters. Now, I can definitely say each one of the

child reporters is far more talented forums. The children

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with their rhythm, raising problems with confidence, it‟s quite inspiring. The issues raised by children

can become the basis of reports forjournalists.Childreporterswould be able to take decision about

future,good luck to all of them.” An exhibition of the child reporter‟s creative works also displayed

during the workshop.

Child Reporters Supported “Vidyalay Chale, Chalaye Abhiyan” Campaign:

In April 2016, Jharkhand Government launched

“Vidyalay Chale, Chalaye Abhiyan” for creating

awareness and link out of school children to school.

In this campaign child reporter of East Singhbhum,

West Singhbhum, Latehar, Giridih and Simdega

actively participated.

During the campaign, child reporters & child

Parliament members actively participated in

awareness drive, meeting with village

representatives, Prabhat Pheri, slogan, poster

making, identifying out of school children, door

todoor visit to motivate parents to send their

children to school, debates, cultural events, etc.

During the campaign child reporters played key role in making it successful.

Apart from the active participation of child reporters, many child reporters prepare report of daily

activity of school level. Some of reports can be read on Childreporter‟s popular blog named

"बालपत्रकारोंकीचौपाल" (“Baal Patrakaron ki Choupal) link

http://childreporterjharkhand.blogspot.in/p/chalayein.html.

Multi Stake Holder Symposium at Jamshedpur

On 8th December 2016, Multi Stake holder Symposium organized at Hotel Wave International,

Jamshedpur. In the programme, almost 80

child reporters and Panchayati raaj

representatives from Jamshedpur, Bodam,

Ghatsila, Dhalbhumgarh, Chaibasa sadar

blocks of East Singhbhum and West

Singhbhum Districts of kolhan region

participated.

At the beginning of the program Smt. Prabha

Jayaswal, Chairperson, Child Welfare

Committee, East Singhbhum and secretary of

Adarsh Seva Sansthan addressed the

participants on issues of child rights. In her

statement, referring to the child welfare

committee and child rights issues including

information on the safety of children. She shared the information on the Juvenile Justice Act,

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children in conflict with law; children need care & protection, POSCO.

In the next session of the program, Documentary on Divya, a Child Reporter presented. She

worked for Stopping Child labour in Sopodera with the help of friend child reporters.

Child reporters Laksmi Mardi, from MS Bodra tola shared her experience of changes in herself

as child reporter. Lakshmi said, earlier she was introvert and didn‟t want to talk much with

people. As a child reporter, I experienced changes in myself, now I have information and

confidence. Now, Laxmi is a good artist, her paintings got rewards at many places. Child

reporter SohagiHansda tells the story of the bravery of raising voice against eve teasing.

Deepankar roy-child reporters from MS Harindhukdi, Dhalbhumgarh, Jaydev Kumbhkar, MS

Beldih, Boram explained their effort in their areas regarding issues of sanitation and hygiene.

With their effort and awareness, now people in theirvillages, startedbuilding toilets. On this

occasion, child reporters of UGHS Khukradih, Jamshedpur and MS Damodarpur, Boram

presented skit on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Stopping Child Marriage respectively. Many

child reporters presented patriotic songs, as well as cultural presentation. More than 10 child

reporters also presented self-composed poems on different child issues.

The final session of the program conducted with Panchayati raj representatives from different

blocks of kolhan. They briefly discussed the issues of children in their area. The Multi stake

holder symposium anchored by the child reporter priya Mahato, class 9 student from UGHS

Khukradih, Jamshedpur with support and cooperation with Child Reporter Jyoti Patro from MS

Ranidih.

Participation of child reporters in UNICEF on Campus

In Nov-Dec 2016, at Jamshedpur UNICEF on campus

activities organized in association with Karim City College,

Jamshedpur. Under the initiative child reporters got

opportunity to participate in film making workshop and

theater workshops.

In Short Film Making Workshop, Child Reporters Sohagi

Hansda, Shardha Kumari and Sitamni Hembram got

opportunity to tell about their efforts. Sohagi and Sharda

make bold attempt to speak against eve teasing, Sitamani

conducted an awareness drive against the problem of

alcoholism in their village.

Under UNICEF on Campus Initiative, a fifteen-day theater workshop held at the Karim City

College. During the workshop, students of mass communication trained to child raising issues

through theater. Five Child reporters named Jyoti Patro, Suklal Tudu, Pungi Baske (From MS

Ranidih, Jamshedpur) and Somay Lohar, Puja pramanik (From MS Jagmohanpur, Boram)

participated in workshop.

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During the workshop participants learnt about

communication tools, body language, street plays,

stories making, theatrical skills and get detailed

information on related topics. The children actively

participated in the workshop. During the workshop,

theater expert Shiv Lal Sagar Mahato, Jitrai Hansda

and Kuldev Mahato trained the students.

During the workshop, Child Reporters played role in

Play based on Child Issues mainly child marriage,

Child Abuse and connecting issues. The Play

presented at UNICEF@70 Celebration organized on

13th December at Kerela Samajam Model School

Sakchi, Jamshedpur. Progarmme started with

UNICEF@70 special poem written by Child Reporters from Simdega.

Interactive Meeting of Child Reporters with Govt Officials:

In East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Latehar, Giridih and Simdega Child reporters got the

opportunity to meet with block level officials. In series of learning visits conducted in 9 blocks of

5 districts. During the learning visit child reporters meet with Block Development Officer, Circle

Officer, BPO, BEEO and many level officials. Through these learning visits Children are familiar

with administrative and educational structures of blocks. In other hands, Child reporter meets

with official and asked many questions from officials and concerned authorities. The entire

programme was very beneficial for childrenconsidering future perspective also. Children know

about services available at offices, they can contact BDO on cases of child marriage. They also

got lot of confidence and information by meeting with officers. Officials said to children study is

the way to become successful in life and focus on your key interest area. If they face difficulties,

find a solution themselves first and then move on in getting alternate or exact solution of the

problem. Total of 19 visits conducted in 2016.

Child Reporters Initiative on Social Media:

Apart from spreading awareness in children through school level interventions, we launched exclusive blog and facebook page last year for promoting children efforts online. The title of blog

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homepage is “Bal Patrakaro ki Choupal” (बालपत्रकारोंकीचौपाल). Child Reporters activity,

information and children‟s expressions regularly uploaded on blog and Facebook page. We also got very positive response on web. At present we got 886 likes on facebook page and more than 7000 hits from entire globe on Child reporter Blog. And 282 Followers on Child Reporters Twitter Page.

The URL of Child ReportersBlog: www.childreportersjamshedpur.blogspot.in

The URL on Child Reporters facebook Page: www.facebook.com/childreporters

Twitter Handle of Child Reporters: @ChildReporters

Newsletter “NanhiKalam” online

In 2016, Child reporters programme activities and children expressions

documented in Child Reporters Newsletter named “Nanhi Kalam” (नन्ही

कलम). 5 volumes of “Nanhi Kalam” published and distributed in on

quarterly basis. The articles and poems written by child reporters from

different districts of Jharkhand and information of events with child

reporters published in newsletter. We can also read all editions of

newsletters published in 2016 and in previous years online by Google

search.

News Clipping:

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Samaveshi Sheher program‟s main objective is to focus on Residential Vulnerability, Occupational

Vulnerability and Social Vulnerability of Urban Poor. To create healthy environment in urban poor

regard improving condition of civic basic amenities, their livelihood, awareness regard their legal

rights, linking them for source of income generation and approach to implement government

schemes.

Program is operational since April‟2015. At present ASES is working with 695HH (inclusive 8

slums). Most of the households are Daily wager, Street Vendors, Domestic Worker, Rag & Slag

Pickers, Beggars.

ACTIVITIES OF THE YEAR

Formation of SELF HELP GROUP, linking SHGs with Bank & Government Schemes

Collectives formed in each intervention areas. Some SHGs

running since 2015, some are 6 month old. They are regular

with weekly savings, book keeping and meeting. 3 SHGs

linked with Bank and applied for loan under “Deen Dayal

Antyodaya yojana”. Now SHGs are running smoothly and

aware, sensitized in such a way that they discuss and

resolve basti issues themselves. We approach for formation

of Federation name “GHRELU KAMGAAR MAJDOOR

SANGATHAN” (A unit of domestic worker).

Strong advocacy with government officials and other stake holders for implementing

government schemes

In 2015 government launch a scheme name “shram

shakti pehchaan yojna”, we have filled 800 forms

under this schemes but government not implemented

this scheme and number of queries came from target

audience regarding why they haven‟t receive labour

card. Due to this we organize consultation meeting

with labour department ,JNAC and labour union and

raises issue of labour card. After interfence on this

topic labour suprintendent Mr.Digamber Mahato

ordered to start fill up form again and those

beneficiaries who haven‟t bank account, camp will be organized foropening bank a/c in zero

balance . 494 forms has been filled and 88 beneficiaries bank a/c (PNB) has been opened.

SAMAVESHI SHEHER (EMPOWERING FOR INCLUSIVE CITIES – URBAN POOR) in 8 slums of Jamshedpur

With the support of IGSSS

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Slum women advocates for CSR fund (Larsen & Turbo Ltd) for health camp

Our 5intervention slums ofBurmamineshave high

incidence of water borne diseases like cholera,

malaria, skin diseases, tuberculosis etc. They

haven‟t any health facilities, no PHC is available

there. Active CBOs and SHGs leaders applied for

health camp to L&T under CSR fund. After advocacy

and interface with department they support for health

camp, which was organized at Community Hall,

Sidhu Kanhu Basti No2 on 18.02.2017.10. Dr.Mohan

Kumar (Child Specialist) & his team were present for

checkup. Officers of Larsen; Turbo Ltd, Samaveshi

Sheher team were present there for making this program successful. Total 213 beneficiaries

benefitted with this free heath checkup camp of which 113 Children, 16 Male and 84 Women. Free

medicine were given to all those who need it.

Vocational Training for Women (Urban Poor) &

Participation in public fair ceremony

Vocational Training with trade tailoring has been

organized at New Shyam Nagar, Janta Basti and

SidhuKanhuBastiNo.2. Objective was to link

beneficiaries with income generation. We organized

tailoring training of 30 days in each slums in two

phases. Basic training was also provided to them.

They get training to prepare goods like blouse,

petticoat, kurtis etc. On completion of training they

started stitching and marketing the items at nearby

shops, neighbor and stitch own self cloth also. Now 45

women are actively working and earning Rs 2,500-

3,000 per month individually.Prepared goods are sold

through public fair ceremony organized at Kandra

Bazar and at Adarsh Seva Sansthan premises.

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Awareness Campaign (Nukkad Natak) with theme importance of Identity Card,

Immunization, ICDS Centre, Education..

Nukkad Natak camp started from Sidhu Kanhu Basti

No2, Burmamines, the camp run in all 8 slums of

Kadma, Sonari & Burmamines. With objective to focus

on sensitization for importance of identity card e.g.

Voter ID, UID, Bank A/C, PAN card etc. A drama

focusing on importance of immunization, ID, regular

checkup of pregnant ladies, ICDS centre was held.

1000-1200 beneficiaries sensitized with this camp.

Issues of these slums are most of the beneficiaries

haven‟t any id, bank a/c, students are dropout and out

of school, Highly addicted with alcohol & pregnant ladies not having regular checkup .Hence this

camp help us in motivating them for enrollment under UID , admission in school , enrollment in

ICDS etc

Consultation with Government Department and Launch of Whatspp group for

sharing issues and schemes for development of unorganized labor development

Consultation meeting was organized with labor department,

peer NGOs, Labor union and other stake holders with the

objective for development of unorganized labour and

resolution of labour issues. whatsapp group launched name

“HELP FOR UNORGANIZED LABOR”. Government

officials, labor union, active CBOs are members of this group.

They are free to share their issues, schemes and other

relevant things. Main objective for creating whatsapp group is

to liaison with department and being update with schemes.

Mrs.Shabana Wasim from Aadhar Mahila Seva Sansthan

shared skill training programs on various trades for urban

poor, wherein only SC/ST &OBC candidate having caste

certificates can access the training. Mr.Raghunath Pandey

(President, JUSCO workers union) taken initiative to link poor

women and children with CSR fund for education and health

support.

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A Successful Advocacy for MLA fund

Slum women collectives & CBOs of New Shyam Nagar and Jakir Bhatta , Kadma successfully

advocated for MLA fund . With regular visit to MLA office regarding basti issues, on 18.03.2017 Sri

Saryu Ray (Food public distribution and consumer affair minister JHARKHAND

&MLA,Jamshedpur West) visited to Kadma field, met slum dwellers and listened to their basti

issues. He sanctioned PP of Community Hall for New Shyam Nagar, Kadma. Same day

Interface meetingwith 41 identified vulnerable families was held at ASES premises, where Sri Saryu

Ray Ji was present to listen to their issues. Families haven‟t any ID not even UID because they

haven‟t any proof due to absence of ID we are not able to link them with bank and other

government schemes. Sri .Saryu Ray instructed the department to organize camp at ASES for

those who haven‟t any ID for UID enrollment and instructed us to fill PDS forms of vulnerable

families and committed to link them for other government schemes. 50 Beneficiaries enrolled for

UID till date

Some success stories link are provided below, please go through the link:

http://us13.campaign-archive2.com/?u=8fa5b5c0a3ad9c7eaa37205a8&id=5550fcfffd&e=fe464276c0

http://igsss.org/newsevents/hygiene-and-sanitation-a-step

http://us13.campaign-archive2.com/?e=fe464276c0&u=8fa5b5c0a3ad9c7eaa37205a8&id=2254b332a2

http://us13.campaign-archive2.com/?u=8fa5b5c0a3ad9c7eaa37205a8&id=800bdcfeff&e=fe464276c0

Program focusesonimproving the nutritional status through initiating agricultural related activities,

kitchen gardening. The project proposes to mobilize, organize and strengthen women and equip

them with improved concepts of farming and issue related to health, hygiene practices and nutrition.

The project also proposes to form and nurture the SHGs, social and financial strengthening and

establishing linkages with the government programmes for ensuring convergence. Women will also

be organized in group for their social and economic empowerment.

MAJOR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES:

Essay/drawing competition in schools on health, hygiene and nutrition issues.

Participatory training of adolescent girls/girls groups, women on health, hygiene and

nutrition issues.

STORIES OF CHANGE

IMPROVING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWEREMENT OF WOMEN With the support of

Centre for World Solidarity in Two villages of Ghatsila

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Regular meeting of SHGs

Promotion of Kitchen Gardening with 20 Aadivasi women

Awareness Health hygiene and nutrition security in Rural Haats (rural market) [Leaflet

Distribution & street plays-NukkadNatak]

Training on improved agriculture practices with bio inputs.

Input support for women Farmers

Interface meeting of Sahiyas, ANM, ICDS workers and Mata Samiti members/SHG groups.

Training for the awareness creation on the government schemes related with nutrition and

livelihood.

Block level consultation with government officials, PRI members, Gram Sabha members and

other important stakeholders.

Publication/printing of IEC/ Leaflet materials Distribution

CHANGE ENABLED:

●150 School children made aware on the health and hygiene

and nutrition issues through

drawing competition. With the

regular follow up of the ASES

team/school authorities, they

will gradually adopt the

practices helpful to curb the

health hygiene and

malnourishment related

problems like washing hand

before and after eating, drinking

clean/boiled water etc.

●45 Adolescent‟s girl/ 55

women - Young boys and

girls/women will be more

aware on the health and

hygiene issues. Adoption

of improved health,

hygiene and person

hygiene care practices by

adolescent girls/women

through training program.

●Since SHG has already been formed and it‟s functioning properly as a result memberscollectively

approach for different government programmes and schemes. SHG Members understood the

concept of small savings as a result they start saving and depositing. 340 women SHG members

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participated in the village level SHG meetings. Total savings of Rs.4, 59,314/-has been done by the

SHGs in the project villages. One Federation has been formed of about 9 groups and is strongly

functioning and linked with KVK.

●40Aadivasi women farmers have been trainedonscientific method on kitchen gardening, who have prepared kitchen garden in their backyard which became source of continuous supply of green vegetables to their families and few women sale in rural market.

Streets Plays-NukkadNatak done at various places for aware and sensitization about the issue. Villagers/school children are now more aware on the Health hygiene and nutrition security issues. They are gradually assimilating the health and hygiene practices, changing their food habit (more intake of vegetable etc.)

●60 farmers have been trainedonscientific method of agriculture practices with bio inputs, who have prepared SRI process in their cultivate land which became source of income as initially they were not much aware about these methods.

●Paddy of Navin and Shabahgi and Seeds of tomato, cabbage,

Brinjal, Nenua, gourd, juice provided to 60 village members for

promotion of vegetable cultivation.

●Interface Meetings & Training for awareness of Govt.

schemes was held, where SHG members got to interact with the PRI representatives, government officials on different

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issues and shared their expectations and assert their demand. SHG members also exposed directly to their rights and entitlements and PRI members also understood their responsibilities and get an impression about the expectations of the villagers. On completion of training, villagers met Government official about different schemesand availed benefits. 30 women beneficiaries got Jharkhand Krishi Card, 2 Deep Irrigation, 3 Indira awas, 2 JananiYojana, 2 Ladli Yojna and 5 Widow Pension.

●1200 reading materials (leaflets) have been

published on health, hygiene and nutrition issues for

distribution in the school, village and Haat.

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CHILDLINE is a platform bringing together the Ministry of Women &

Child Development, Government of India, Department of

Telecommunications, street and community youth, non-profit

organizations, academic institutions, the corporate sector and

concerned individuals. CHILDLINE stands for a friendly 'Didi' or a

sympathetic 'Bhaiya' who is always there for vulnerable children 24

hours of the day, 365 days of the year. A phone number that spells

hope for millions of children across India, CHILDLINE is India's first

24-hour, free, emergency phone service for children in need of aid and assistance. Whether you are

a concerned adult or a child, you can dial 1098, the tolls free number to access the services. 1098

not only respond to the emergency needs of children but also link them to services for their long-

term care and rehabilitation. CHILDLINE work for the protection of the rights of all children in

general. But special focus is on all children in need of care and protection, especially the more

vulnerable sections.

CHILDLINE will reach out to every child in need and ensure their rights and

protection through the Four Cs.

Step 1 –CONNECT through technology to reach the „last mile‟.

Step 2 – CATALYSE system through active advocacy.

Step 3 – COLLABORATE through integrated efforts between children, the state, civil

Society, corporate and community to build a child friendly social order.

Step 4 – COMMUNICATE to make child protection everybody‟s priorities.

CHILDLINE 1098 SERVICE

CHILDLINE 1098 service is a 24 hour free emergency phone outreach service for children in need

of care and protection. CIF undertakes replication of CHILDLINE, networking and facilitation,

training, research and documentation, and Communications and Strategic Initiatives both at the

national and international level.

CASES from (Apr.16 to Mar. 17)

Case Category Total Intervened Cases

Medical 17

Shelter 16

CHILDLINE Project across India is supported by the Union Ministry of Women and

Child Development (MWCD) under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)

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ACTIVITIES

In this year CHILDLINE East Singhbhum did many activities like Outreach, Phone testing, Open

house, IdentifyVolunteer, Events and Awareness programs for Awareness of 1098, Child Right,

Finding CP (Child Protection) cases and making positive relation with the allied systems.

Our Regular Activities -

Awareness on 1098 and Child Right

Outreach conducted - 3547

Open House done – 09

Volunteers Identified- 52

Phone Testing done – 579 (Airtel-113, Vodafone-36, Tata-171,Relaince-57, Others-202)

Our Special Events and Campaigns –

Events done – 04 (Through canopy on the occasion of World Tribal Day, Ganesh Mela, Durga Puja

and Tusu mela)

Campaigns done –

Childline se Dosti Campaign – (14th Nov 16 to 20th Nov 16)

Child Labour Campaign – (Held on 12th June 2016 )

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – (Feb. 17 to Mar 17)

Achievements during the year

We provided shelter approx. 24 children to different Institutions, Hostels and Homes.

We stopped 12 Child Marriage cases.

We stopped and mainstreamed 28 Child Labour Cases.

Approx. 27 children have been returned back to their home.

Approx. 8 Missing Children found.

Restoration 20

Protection from Abuse 28

Conflict with law 34

Sponsorship 03

Child Lost 11

Parents asking for help 55

Emotional Support & Guidance 03

Others 10

TOTAL 197

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Meena Lohar, Age 16 years (female). Father‟s name is Gurupodo Lohar and mother‟s name is

Tarwa Lohar. They reside at Bage Basti, Marine Drive Road, Kadma, Jamshedpur, East Singbhum,

of Jharkhand. She has four sisters and two brothers. Meena is elder from all. Her mother tongue is

Bengali. She is drop out from std. III. Her mother is maid servant and father is unemployed. They

are not economically sound.

Once day, her neighborhood Mausi told her mother about Ganpat Singh Choudhury, who is 23

years. His father‟s name is Laxmi Nrayan Choudhary. They live in Pritam Puri, Thashil, Thana

Nimka, Dist.-Sikt, Rajasthan. Meena‟s Parents decided for the marriage of Meena with Ganpat

Singh within 2 days.

On 14th Jan 2017, the boy came to Jamshedpur with his brother-in-law and friends to watch Makar

sankranti (Tusu mela). On 15th Jan 2017, they went to her home with marriage proposal. Her

parents fixed her marriage with that boy on 16th Jan 2017 and did shopping same day. But Meena

didn‟t want to get married. Hence, she denied for the same but her parents did not listen to her

words.Meena‟s marriage was fixed in two days only. Everything happened so fast hence; she did

not understand what to do. She was very sad. She refused to marry since beginning but her parents

forced her to do so. Since her parents threatened and forced her tomarry, due to this she agreed

but she was much tensed and scared because they didn‟t know anything about that family. They

were unknown about them.

On 16th Jan, 2017, we received call from CCC, Kolkata andon getting information about the case,

Childline team members went to Meena‟s house for home trace and saw marriage mandap there.

Upon this, immediately we informed CWO and In charge of Kadma Police Station. Thus, Childline

succeed to rescue Meena with the help of local Police. Police arrested Bridegroom Ganpath

Choudhary, his brother-in-law Pokharlal and car driver. Vehicle Innova car (RJ14UE-0416) is still in

Custody of police. The case was lodged against them from Childline team member (Archana

Ghosh). Then we took her to childline office. Her counseling has been done by counselor. We gave

letter and produced her to the Chairperson of C.W.C, East Singbhum. Subsequently we gave letter

to BDO, SJPU and DCPO. On 17th Jan., 2017, the news of Meena‟s marriage published in

newspaper (Prabhat Khabar).On 16th January, Meena‟s brother, sister-in-law and her mother came

to Childline office and requested to release bridegroom of (Rajasthan) from Hazat and do not stop

the marriage. At last due to broken marriage, Meena‟s family did not want to keep Meena. We

convinced her brother to keep her with him and Meena too want to stay with her brother. Hence,

Meena went to his brother‟s home by the order of CWC chairperson, East Singhbhum. Meena

promised that she will indulge herself in some other activity like stitching etc. and she will not marry

now.

During this case community people were sensitized about the issue and thanked us for involvement

in such cases. They told that if they know about any case of child marriage and other related

issues, they will surely inform to childline or police.

STORIES OF CHANGE

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Hand Wash during Swacch Bharat Abhiyan Awareness session on 1098 Screening of Komal Movie

Making friendship with DC during

CHILDLINE se dostiabhiyan

Signature Campaign during CHILDLINE

se dostiabhiyan

Wall writing on Child Labour Day

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CREJ [Campaign for Right to Education in Jharkhand]

CREJ is a state alliance of NGOs working to ensure child rights with primary focus of proper

implementation of Right to Education Act. We also work on surveys and data analysis part to

focusonstatus of school and ICDS infrastructure, facilities for children in both institutions like –

school uniform, books & TLM, mid-day meal &nutrition,qualitative education & PSE and

immunization along with six services of ICDS. We highlighted the issue of child drop out and

retention. Involving School teachers and AWWs this campaign brought positive outcomes towards

community people awareness. The process must continue, so that beneficiaries can be sensitized

accordingly.

Right to City Campaign

Adarsh Seva Sansthan has been working on housing rights including basic civic amenities of the

people of the slum area. The campaign addresses and highlights the issue to influence and

sensitize government and corporate sector towards ensuring people‟s right. Also campaign work

with community and slum dwellers for housing tenure security and issue of urban poor. ASES‟s

sixintervention cities of Jharkhand (Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Chaibasa, Bokaro)

is part of the campaign.CBOs, CSOs, like-minded organizations and individuals participate in the

campaign by organizing state level conventions and meetings to meet the goal.

National Alliance of Grassroot NGOs [NAGN]:

NAGN is a National network of grassroots organizations committed for protection of children‟s

rights. NAGN is based on a shared vision and common understanding on the issues concerned to

children to build solidarity for the cause of children and move forward unitedly to ensure effective

action at the grassroots level for the protection of children‟s rights. One organization in each state

takes responsibility of the state level coordination as State Convener of the Alliance.The Alliance is

governed through equal democratic and transparent participation by all its members. The

philosophy and belief of the Alliance is “Numbers do not matter but the commitment to the Rights of

Children and the quality of action in support of the cause is the only concern”.

OUR ALLIANCE

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Our Presence in Jharkhand