#CarersDay Celebrated @CarersWorldwide

24 September, Hazaribag: The Carers of their PwDs and mentally ill family members have celebrated Carers Day under Carers Promotion Program with support of Carers Worldwide and Commonwealth Foundation, UK.  More than 60 women office bearers of Carers’ SHGs from Sadar, Daroo, Katkamsaandi, Katkamdaag, Ichak blocks in Hazaribag district have joined the Day to share their activities and problems as a community in need of recognition.

On this occasion, Mr. Sanjay Prasad (District Child Protection Officer) has talked to mothers of CwDs and suggested them to make Aadhar Card for themselves and their dependents as all government facilities will be linked to that soon. He said that in case of new entry or delay in payment of government pension to PwDs, one must contact CDPO office to get a clarification and support. Mr. Satish Girija (Secretary, NBJK) has described Carers as the people seeking social and governmental support for the service they provide to their vulnerable family members. He requested the carers to call the Chief Minister on toll free no. 181 and to join the Prime Minister via his program “Man Ki Baat” to talk about their grievances.

Mr. Rajiv Singh (Program Manager) has presented a brief review of Carers Program with 828 carers, mostly women organized in 54 SHGs and 4 block level federations. He has informed about livelihood support to 117 carers and facilitation for disability certificate (43), pension (21), ration card (279), toilet (138) and other entitlements (34) under the program now going to cover more carers of K’saandi and Chouparan blocks.

Md. Nayeem (Asst. PM) has anchored the Carers Day celebration and anticipated for a strong recognition of this serving community. The carers like Mrs. Rekha Devi (Maheshra), Usha Devi (Meru) and Mr. Vijay Paswan (Hutpa) have shared their current activities and asked for toilet, ration card, disability pension and livelihood support for their dignified survival. A support team of Mrs. Vimla Rana, Mrs. Pratima Devi, Mr. Paras Mahto, Mr. Kamalkant Pandey and Mr. Sujit Mishra has contributed to the event.

#WomenTraining on Tailoring & Sewing Machine Maintenance @UshaIntl

19-25 September, Barwadda (Dhanbad): 10 women from Hariyadih, Kadeyan, Sabalpur, Kurmidih, Panduggi, Chhatatand, Bada Jamua and Kalyanpur villages of Govindpur and Tundi blocks of Dhanbad district have joined a 7-days residential training on tailoring and sewing machine maintenance under Usha Silai School Program with support of Usha International Ltd., Delhi.

Gramin Vikas Kendra, a network VO with NBJK has organized the training for local women and Mrs. Nirmala Devi (Mukhiya, Sabalpur panchayat) was the guest of honor during inaugural ceremony. She praised the training for women livelihood purpose and assured for her support. Mr. Shankar Rana (Representative, NBJK) has briefed about the USS program and it’s training for the needy women. He said about clothing & related service as a vital necessity for all and welcomed the trainees who belong to difficult background. Mr. Rana was confident about the service these women will be able to provide after getting standardized training by Usha Silai School professionals.

Mr. Sudarshan Saw (Secretary, GVK) has clarified that 8 trainees are widow, 1 is physically challenged and 2 are abandonees but they want to be self-reliant to look after their children and families. These women trainees will get a new sewing machine to start Usha Silai School at their respective places for tailoring, training to young girls and machine maintenance for others. Mr. Ritesh Lohani, Mrs. Sangita Deshwal, Mrs. Neetu Komal and Mr. Maneendra from Usha International have facilitated the trainees.

Block Level #PublicAdvocacy Campaign for PwDs @ ActionVillageIn

19 September, Koderma: A block level public advocacy campaign has been launched under Disability Rights program by NBJK with support of AVI-BLF, UK. There was a meeting with government officials, PRI representatives and PwDs in Chandwara block of Koderma district. The meeting was inaugurated by Mr. Nand Ram (Circle Officer, Chandwara) and Mrs. Lilawati Devi (Pramukh, Chandwara Block) jointly who appreciated the move to sensitize community as well as the government system over issue of disability.

On this occasion, Mrs. Sujata Prasad (Program Manager, Disability Rights) has introduced NBJK and its initiative towards rights of PwDs in Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Gaya, Nawada districts in Jharkhand and Bihar. She pleaded for associating PwDs to government facilities and entitlements specially made under the law but still inaccessible for them. Mr. Vinod Rana (District Coordinator, Koderma) has informed about program achievement as certification for 70 PwDs, 69 applications in process for Swami Vivekanand pension scheme, school enrollment & parents training for 23 CwDs, and association of 211 PwDs with 23 SHGs formation in Chadwara block. He requested for speedy processing of pension cases ad livelihood support to PwDs & their carers.

Next activity under the campaign was held at Katkamsandi block of Hazaribag distict on 20 September. Mrs. Shruti Pandey (Block Pramukh) has inaugurated the function and shown her full faith in ability of PwDs with a say for government support to them. Mr. Dhirendra Kumar (BDO, Katkamasandi) has assured to provide all available services to PwDs. Many important government officers of the block like Mrs. Meena Thakur (CDPO), Mr. Nirmal Singh Banra (JSS) and Mr. Anil Sinha (BWO) were present in the meeting and promised to cooperate with the Rights program.

RDHS Students Honored by CCL, Charhi @CoalIndia1

19 September, Charhi (Hazaribag): Three 10th pass out students of Roshni Dhruv High School, Churchu (Hazaribag) have been honored at CCL Club, Charhi by Central Coalfields Limited under its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative. CCL has arranged the function to promote talented students of the area. Md. Tauhid Alam (83%), Nutan Kumari (72%) and Sumona Sarkar (63%) from RDHS, Churchu were distributed prizes along with students of other schools during a program. They have passed class 10th this year.

The General Manager (CCL, Charhi), local leaders like Mr. Shankar Singh, Mr. Parmeshwar Mahto and others have presented them gifts on this occasion and appreciated their devotion for study despite adverse situation. Also they have called Mr. Dineshwar Singh (Principal, Roshni Dhruv High School) and felicitated him on behalf of school management for grooming of such children.

All speakers have accepted that our village children can do much better if provided timely support and backup. We are grateful to the parents of our students, those live with limited resources but prefer for schooling of their children, said Mr. Dineshwar Singh after getting honored for the school.

CAF India, GlobalGiving and Orkapod Support to LBHC Children @lordbuddhahome

7 September, Bodhgaya: The orphan children of Lord Buddha Home for Children have got their daily use items like lunch box, shoe polish, tooth brush, nutri-drink/food, school bag, bat, water bottle, pencil, colors etc. via Amazon (Online Shopping company) under Gift A Smile program of CAF India. There were 49 children who have received such gifts to smile and extended their heartfelt thanks to the people came forward with a noble idea. The children have expressed their innocent feelings in writing and revealed their plans of using these gifts.

Also GlobalGiving has supported 25 children in the month of August for their Tuition Fee and Bus Charge. Likewise Orkapod Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. has donated for Tuition Fee and Bus Charge to ensure schooling of 38 LBHC children in July. Mr. Tripurari Prasad Singh (Asst. Manager, LBHC) has conveyed sincere thanks and best wishes to all individuals and organizations those supported the orphanage to fulfill its objective.

LBHC was established in 2005 with the initiative of Stichting Kinderhulp Bodhgaya (the Netherlands) that keeps 69 destitute children with proper care, food, cloth and schooling to mould them as responsible citizens gradually.

RCC Girl Students Participated in Drawing & English Competitions @JNJNews

27 August, Hazaribag: 90 school girls from 10 Remedial Coaching Centers (RCCs) running at villages like Amrit Nagar, Sarauni, Ramdev Khairka, Biribir, Baihri, Guruva, Mandai Kala, Mandai Khurd, Demotand and Babhanwai around Hazaribag town have come together for an Inter-Center competition. These RCCs, especially for girl students are supported by Johnson & Johnson Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai and cater for high school girl children (class VIII-X) with extra classes on Science, Maths and English. Also these organize co-curricular activities to embolden these village girls.

Drawing & English spelling competition was open for Class VIII and students like Unmul Khair (Mandai Kala), Annu Kumari (Amrit Nagar), Komal Kumari (Baihri) clinched first, second and third positions respectively. Class IX & X students have joined English Essay-cum-Spelling competition held separately for them. Anjali Kumari (Baihri), Rukhsana Parveen (Mandai Khurd) and Neha Bharti (Baihri) have stood first, second and third from class IX while class X became proud with Anisha Kumari (Amrit Nagar), Radha Kumari (Sarauni) and Kusum Kumari (Amrit Nagar) as first, second and third  consequently.

All instructors of RCCs were present in the event and Mr. Prabhu Nath Sharma (Treasurer, NBJK) has distributed prizes among winner students with encouraging words. Also he appreciated all participants for showing interest in the competition. Mrs. Sujata Prasad (Program Manager) assisted him to organize the event.

#EyeCheckup Training for Disability Program Team @ActionVillageIn

27 August, Hazaribag: A training on simple eye check up process was conducted for the staffs of Disability Rights program being executed in Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Nawada and Gaya districts with support of AVI-BLF, UK. Mr. Karunanidhi (Chatra District Supervisor, Jharkhand Rural Health Project by Sightsavers, Kolkata), his two aides Mr. Vikrant Kumar Singh and Mr. Suvendra Kumar Pandey have taught the trainees about use of vision chart, torch and tape-measure to gauge vision of children or adults in any less privileged rural setup.

There were more than 50 field workers, block coordinators and district coordinators from Disability Rights program who have attended the training on simple eye check up. Mrs. Sujata Prasad (Program Manager, Disability Rights) has introduced the training and said that such skill is much needed for the program staffs and a trained field worker can provide crucial service of eye check up much easily at villages or village schools. This will provide an edge to our intervention and identification of many visually impaired children or people will be possible for their further treatment or other support to them, she pointed out on the occasion.

After training, all the trainees were provided a set of Torch, Vision Chart and Tape-Measure for each to initiate simple eye check up during their field visits.

#LivelihoodTraining and Grant for 16 PwDs @CBMIndia

22 August, Dumka: 16 people with disabilities have received grant of Rs. 5000 for each after completion of their 6 months training for skill development on computer, mobile servicing, bicycle repair, tailoring, bed-side nursing etc. under Community Based Rehabilitation program by NBJK with support of CBM India. Now they will start their own shop or business to use learnt skill for livelihood.

During grant distribution ceremony, Mr. K. Rajan (Project Coordinator) has said that self-reliance of PwDs is the key issue, we want to address through the program and we have identified such beneficiaries through survey to provide them training to develop their skill as service provider. This initiative will facilitate them to lead lives with a different perspective and point from where they can change a typical equation, he opined. Also Mr. Rajan has informed about a placement fair scheduled for skill trained PwDs on 29 August in Dumka to provide them an opportunity to get employment.

NBJK works with PwDs in 10 blocks of Dumka district and supports for their entitlement realization, CBR and economic independence under the program.

Fire-Brigade with Mock Drill at LBHC @lordbuddhahome

19 August, Bodhgaya:  Bihar Government’s Fire Brigade office, Bodhgaya has sent a team in the premises of Lord Buddha Home for Children to ensure safety of children from fire and to prevent any such happening there. The Fire Brigade has provided important awareness towards fire, their kinds, causes, preventive measures and carefulness needed for fire management.

The fire fighting team members have exercised a mock drill and shown mechanism-maintenance of fire extinguishing instruments before the children and staff. Mr. Suresh Paswan (Fire Officer), Mr. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi (Head Fireman), Mr. Arun Kumar (Fireman), Mr. Sumit Kumar Gupta (Fireman) and Mr. Awadh Kishor Sharma (Home Guard) have comprised the fire brigade. They visited LBHC, observed fire safety arrangement and issued a No Objection Certificate to the orphanage officially.

Currently 8 fire extinguishers are mounted in the premises to avoid any fire born accident here; Mr. Tripurari Prasad Singh (Assistant Manager, LBHC) has informed the Fire Brigade people. He has coordinated with the team members and briefed them about activities of LBHC and NBJK at Bodhgaya.