Roshni distributed assistive devices to 22 children with developmental delay. The programme was inaugurated by Mr.Marigowda Patil, the president of Taluk Farmers association by distributing Niramaya card to the children. Niramaya cards were distributed to 20 children. In the programme, Ms.Sumangala, PDO of Hullathi, Mr.Manjunath Shigihalli, Panchayath member of Balambeeda and Mr.Sannaveerappa and Mahabaleshwar panchayath members of Naregal were present.
The representatives of self help groups for women had training on Book keeping. In the training women were taught to write cash book, ledger and the minutes of their SHG meeting. The training was given by Mr.Madhu from Sanghamitra Rural Finances and Sr.Synthia, co-ordinator of Roshni De-addiction programme.
Free eye check up was organised in Roshni with the support of Rotary hospital Sirsi. 230 outpatients with various eye problems participated in the camp and had their eye check up done. Among them 90 people were selected for the free cataract surgery. They were taken to Rotary hospital Sirsi in two batches and got their surgery done.
Lok Manch National Coordinator Fr.Sannybai, programme coordinator Sr.Ruby, State coordinator Fr.Francis Balraj, National core committee member Sr.Anitha, Campaign facilitator Ms.Teena and Fr.Jerald, unit coordinator visited Roshni to monitor the Lok Manch activities. They visited Devarahospete village and Interacted with the people regarding the implementation of Lok Manch in their village. Thereafter Lok Manch leaders of all the pockets were asked to present their works and plans for the sustainability of Lok Manch.
Staff capacity building training on social analysis was organized for the staff in Roshni. Rev.Fr.Santhosh Dias, Director of Mother Theresa Charitable Trust, Gulbarga was the resource person for the training. He gave the inputs on what is social analysis, difference between information and analysis; how to analyze a problem and the values to be inculcated by a social worker in the process of social analysis were made clear to the staff. Two days training was a useful to the staff to analyze the various problems they come across in their respective area of work.
Lok Manch leaders were given training on the schemes available for farmers and the people with disabilities. Mr.Sangamesh from Agriculture department briefed the farmers on various government schemes available for farmers and Mr.Shivkumar from Roshni explained about the various facilities available for the people with disabilities. Mr.Chanbasappa, a farmer from Hirekerur shared his success story of water preservation and the techniques he used in farming. Lok Manch leaders were happy about the learning they had through the resource persons.
Roshni had organized two days cricket Tournament in Taluk ground on the occasion of world deaf day. Cricket Tournament was inaugurated by Taluk Panchayath president Mr.Siddappa Hirgappanavar. Twelve cricket teams participated in the tournament. The players were asked to express their opinion regarding hearing impairment, situation of the hearing impaired in the society and the role of Government and community in their empowerment. The cricket teams became aware of the needs of the deaf and were enlightened to support their cause. Amul Stars team was the winner, Zoya Z team were the runner up and Darga team got the third place.
Taluk Advisory Board meeting of Childline programme was organized by Roshni in CDPO office Hangal. Thahasildar Mr.Gangappa M. presided over the meeting. Government officials from Women and child, backward classes, Social welfare, Health, Education departments, Depot manager and NGO representatives were present. Issues pertaining to child marriage, child abuse and beggary were discussed. Panchayaths and departments were called upon to take responsibility for the well being of the children.
Life skill training for the children panchayath representatives of Hirekanagi, Adoor, Balambeeda, Karagudri, Baichuvalli, Bommanahalli, Kanchinegaluru and Araleshwar was held in Adoor and Hangal Tree Park. 130 children got insights on self esteem, communication and stress management. Fun games and other activities were conducted for the children. They had a day of relaxation and learning in the company of each other.
Surgery screening camp was held in collaboration with Association of people with disability Bangalore, B.D.Thatti Trust, Lakshmeshwar and Roshni Trust Hangal. The programme was organized in Malladada Rudramma Memorial hospital Haveri. Dr.Abhishek from Indira Gandhi hospital Bangalore did the screening of the children and referred them for necessary treatment. 22 children from Haveri and Gadag districts got the benefits of this programme.
