SOCIAL APOSTOLATE

Objectives:

• To consciously work with team spirit striving to develop the habit of sharing, dialogue and communion.
• To become aware of the ever growing unjust structures which is in total contradiction to the values of the Gospel.
• To develop and promote and attitudes of respect, equality, compassion, love and hospitality with all persons with whom and among whom we work.
• To cooperate and collaborate with the government and other agencies to make health care assessable for all, in accordance with the teachings of the

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Differently abled people

 Aids and appliance are made available from the Government

Awareness programmes are conducted.

Medical camps and medicines are provided.

Self help groups

 Loan for medicine, education and livelihood

Tailoring for women

Income generation programmes for the SHG’s

Awareness programmes on women’s  Rights, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis…

Widow pension

Children

Education help is given for books, uniform, stationery, fees from 1^st std to Degree)

Children are given an opportunity to attend Camps conducted by NGOs

Youth

Vocational Training in Mechanism – electrical, computer, handicraft.

Residential care and special education for the mentally challenged children.

Cultural training

Sports for differently abled- District, State and National level.

Government facilities : ID card, travel ID, financial support and loan.

CIHDSA (Centre for Integrated Human Development and Social Action) is to form Women Sangams in and around Coonoor.

WOMEN

Special training for women is given on:

1. Animator and Representative Training
2. Members Training
3. Skill Training
4. Tailoring, Knitting and Embroidery
5. Catering
6. Home Appliances
7. Homemade Chocolates
8. Glass Painting
9. Paper Bag Making
10. Candle Making
11. Phenol & Soap Making
12. Beautician

ADOPTION OF TRIBAL VILLAGES

Tribal Villages are visited regularly and many Medical Camps are conducted.

Tribal school dropout children are identified and admitted in schools and hostels. 

DE-ADDICTION CENTRE

Alcoholic patients are admitted and given treatment and counselling.

TAILORING CLASSES

Tailoring classes are conducted and certificates are issued after completing 6 months course.

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