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1266 MGL Disha Project: remedial classes for 565 slum children in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS), Mumbai is conducting 20 remedial classes for 565 children from slums of Mumbai. Regular classes are going on since July 2020 for the children from Standard I to VII under the aegis of ‘MGL Disha Project’ supported by Mahanagar Gas Limited.
Teachers devote two to three hours daily to cover the prescribed syllabus. Children are taught in a child friendly, non-critical and non-threatening environment. Ms Shamika Ranade (Coordinator- remedial classes) regularly meets all the teachers in group of 5 and also mentors them personally on individual basis; in order to guide them in making best use of the time in the classes. Since most of the schools are closed due to the covid pandemic – these classes play a very vital role in the good education of these children.
The details are as follows:
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No. |
Teacher’s Name |
Area/Place |
No. of Students |
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1 |
Heena Kausar Syed Akbar |
Chirag Nagar |
30 |
|
2 |
Shah Fatima Abdul Wahab |
Jaishoshi Mata Nagar |
30 |
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3 |
Sufiya Mohammad Qamar Shaikh |
Ashok Nagar |
30 |
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4 |
Rekha Vikas Yadav |
Ashok Nagar |
30 |
|
5 |
Shamael Shaikh |
Chirag Nagar |
30 |
|
6 |
Deepa Govind Gupta |
Panjabi Camp |
30 |
|
7 |
Kusum Sarvesh Gupta |
Panjabi Camp |
27 |
|
8 |
Heena Saval Hamid Shaikh |
Agarwal Wadi Center |
27 |
|
9 |
Veena Baburao Talari |
Sion Koliwada |
30 |
|
10 |
Kannaujiya Rintu Dinanath |
Agarwal Wadi Center |
25 |
|
11 |
Mehjabeen Afroz Shaikh |
Patel Nagar Bandra West |
30 |
|
12 |
Safiya Mohammed Istifaque |
Patel Nagar Bandra West |
30 |
|
13 |
Priyanka Yadav |
Dinbandhu Nagar |
30 |
|
14 |
Savita Somnath Dhanve |
Ganesh Nagar |
30 |
|
15 |
Kajal Rajnarayan Sharma |
Panchasheel Nagar |
30 |
|
16 |
Sayariz Mohd Salim Malik |
Gautam Nagar Wadala |
26 |
|
17 |
Aafrin Ejaj Khan |
Bhartiya Kamala Nagar |
25 |
|
18 |
Shaziya Khatoon Abdul Qadir Qadri |
Azad Mohalla Antop Hill |
25 |
|
19 |
Khan Kahkasha |
Bhartiya Kamala Nagar |
25 |
|
20 |
Kannaujiya Priyanka Dinanath |
Antop Hill |
25 |
|
|
Total |
565 |
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1265 MGL Disha Project: Self-help Women’s Groups in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) over the years has formed more than 250 self-help groups (SHG) with the women from the slums of Mumbai; with the objective of empowering them financially and socially.
During these past few months DBDS has formed 14 new SHGs with 154 women from the slums of Mumbai under the aegis of ‘MGL Disha Project’ supported by Mahanagar Gas Limited.
The details are as follows:
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No. |
Name of the SHG |
Member |
Area |
Name of the bank |
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1 |
Sanyukt |
10 |
Anandwadi, Wadala |
Central bank |
|
2 |
Pragati |
11 |
Mahatma Gandhi Nagar, Antop hill |
Union Bank |
|
3 |
Suvrna |
10 |
Mahim |
Bank of Maharashtra |
|
4 |
Yashika |
10 |
Kapada Bazar, Mahim |
State bank of India |
|
5 |
Tulsi |
10 |
Anandwadi, Wadala |
Central bank |
|
6 |
Urja |
10 |
Anandwadi, Wadala |
Central bank |
|
7 |
Ujala |
13 |
Ashok Nagar |
Canara bank |
|
8 |
Surksha |
11 |
Jai Santoshi Mata Nagar |
Canara bank |
|
9 |
Aakashwani |
11 |
Ashok Nagar |
Canara bank |
|
10 |
Unnati |
13 |
Gate no.4 Wadala |
Union Bank |
|
11 |
Women power |
10 |
Pratiksha Nagar |
Canara bank |
|
12 |
Chaitnya |
12 |
Pratiksha Nagar |
Canara bank |
|
13 |
Matsya Kanya |
11 |
Macchi Mar Nagar, Mahim |
Bank of Maharashtra |
|
14 |
Saraswati |
12 |
Pratiksha Nagar |
Canara Bank |
|
|
Total |
154 |
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1264 MGL Disha Project: Financial Literacy for the Under-Privileged
Mumbai, March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS), Mumbai organized a financial literacy session in the Zari-Mari slum of Mumbai. 40 people benefited through this session held under the aegis of ‘MGL Disha Project’ supported by Mahanagar Gas Limited.
Women also took benefit of various schemes like Post Office Saving Account, Sukanya Samruddhi Yojana (SSY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (PMJJY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Public Provident Fund (PPF), and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).
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1263 MGL Disha Project: Health Awareness Sessions in Slums of Mumbai
Mumbai, March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS), Mumbai organized six health awareness sessions for the people residing in various slums of Mumbai. 266 people participated in these sessions held under the aegis of ‘MGL Disha Project’ supported by Mahanagar Gas Limited.
The objective of these sessions was to educate people on health, hygiene and health risk behaviour in context of covid-19 pandemic, cancer prevention and treatment, nutrition and mental health.
The details of these sessions are as follows:
|
No. |
Date |
Topic |
Area |
Participants |
Resource Person |
|
1 |
09-03-2021 |
Awareness on Cancer |
Shitaladevi, Mahim |
30 |
Ms. Minal Desai |
|
2 |
12-03-2021 |
Awareness on Cancer |
Tarwadi, Dockyard road |
40 |
Ms. Minal Desai |
|
3 |
13-03-2021 |
Quit Tobacco |
Vijay Nagar ,Antop hill |
50 |
Mr. Sunil Chavan |
|
4 |
18--3-2021 |
Awareness on Cancer |
Yuva Mitra Mandle, Ghatkoper |
53 |
Ms. Parishi Mujumdar |
|
5 |
22-03-2021 |
Awareness on Cancer |
Shubhas Nagar, Ghatkoper West |
48 |
Ms. Parishi Mujumdar |
|
6 |
23-03-2021 |
Awareness on Cancer |
Shastri Nagar, Sion |
45 |
Ms. Parishi Mujumdar |
|
|
Total |
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266 |
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1262 MGL Disha Project: Free Medical Care for the Underprivileged
Mumbai, March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS), Mumbai organized ten free health check-up camps under the aegis of ‘MGL Disha Project’ supported by Mahanagar Gas Limited. A total of 1088 people benefited from these camps.
Patients were diagnosed to be suffering from Cold, Throat Infection, Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Joint Pain, Fungal Infection, Flu, Gastric Problem, Skin Infections, Fever, Cold, Vision Problem, Anaemia etc. Free medicines were given to all the patients. Many patients expressed their appreciation and sincere thanks to DBDS and Mahanagar Gas Limited for organizing these camps. The details are as follows:
Patients were diagnosed to be suffering from Cold, Throat Infection, Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Joint Pain, Fungal Infection, Flu, Gastric Problem, Skin Infections, Fever, Cold, Vision Problem, Anaemia etc. Free medicines were given to all the patients. Many patients expressed their appreciation and sincere thanks to DBDS and Mahanagar Gas Limited for organizing these camps. The details are as follows:
|
No. |
Date |
Area |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Children |
Medical Team |
|
1 |
02-03-2021 |
Ramgad Sewri |
102 |
33 |
42 |
27 |
Dr. Dinesh & Dr. Sheetal & team |
|
2 |
03-03-2021 |
Bangalipura |
117 |
17 |
77 |
23 |
Dr. Dinesh & Dr. Sheetal & Team |
|
3 |
04-03-2021 |
Rahul Nagar, Bandra (West) |
114 |
11 |
71 |
32 |
Dr. Dinesh & Dr. Sheetal & Team |
|
4 |
05-03-2021 |
Koyala Galli, Antop hill |
107 |
48 |
40 |
19 |
Dr. Ashwin pandye & team |
|
5 |
09-03-2021 |
Khupleshwer mandir, Khadi no.3 |
85 |
29 |
47 |
9 |
Dr. Ashwin pandye & team |
|
6 |
10-03-2021 |
Agarwalwadi, Antop hill |
115 |
34 |
68 |
13 |
Dr. Ashwin pandye & team |
|
7 |
13-03-2021 |
Sangharsh Nagar, Chandivali |
90 |
27 |
55 |
8 |
Dr. Ashwin pandye & team |
|
8 |
15-03-2021 |
Ganesh Nagar, Wadala |
103 |
22 |
67 |
14 |
Dr. Ashwin pandye & team |
|
9 |
17-03-2021 |
Aazad Nagar, Ghatkoper |
154 |
14 |
90 |
50 |
Dr. Dinesh & Dr. Sheetal & Team |
|
10 |
17-03-2021 |
Wadala Fatima chapel |
101 |
33 |
66 |
2 |
Dr. Ashwin pandye & team |
|
|
Total |
|
1088 |
248 |
623 |
197 |
|
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1261 Distribution of Socks for the Underprivileged
Mumbai, March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society distributed more than 33,000 pairs of socks to the poor and needy in 14 slum pockets of Mumbai and in 25 villages of Ahmednagar and Beed districts of Maharashtra. This distribution was done on various days in the month of March.
Fr Rolvin D’Mello (Executive Director - DBDS) thanked Decathlon Sports for sponsoring this entire consignment. Fr Rolvin and Fr George D’Abreo along with their respective teams coordinated this distribution.
Fr Rolvin D’Mello (Executive Director - DBDS) thanked Decathlon Sports for sponsoring this entire consignment. Fr Rolvin and Fr George D’Abreo along with their respective teams coordinated this distribution.
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1260 AXA Project: a social development project in Pune and Chinchwad
Pune, March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) conducted two health awareness sessions and one sanitizer making training in the slums of Pune and Chinchwad under the aegis of the health project financially supported by AXA Business Services. A total number of 64 people benefited from these activities.
Mr Nagsen Chavan and Mrs Sarika Kadam (both DBDS staff) were the resource persons for the two health awareness sessions; held on 26th and 27th of March explaining the importance of washing and cleaning hand with hand wash and covering nose and face with mask and obey social distancing. Following information was also given to participants:
Mrs Akshada Naik (DBDS staff) was the resource person for the sanitizer making training held on 18th March. The objective of these trainings was to impart skills and knowledge for supplementary income to the families connected to this project. The participants learnt to make three types of sanitizers namely liquid-based, gel-based and spray. Resource person also conducted a session on business development and management: marketing, costing, budgeting, pricing and branding of products.
Mr Nagsen Chavan and Mrs Sarika Kadam (both DBDS staff) were the resource persons for the two health awareness sessions; held on 26th and 27th of March explaining the importance of washing and cleaning hand with hand wash and covering nose and face with mask and obey social distancing. Following information was also given to participants:
- COVID-19 symptoms and precautions
- SARS and COVID-19 and how it spreads
- Clinical features like incubation period, recovery time, signs and symptoms
- Preventive measures
- Government guidelines
- Stigma prevention and positive attitude
Mrs Akshada Naik (DBDS staff) was the resource person for the sanitizer making training held on 18th March. The objective of these trainings was to impart skills and knowledge for supplementary income to the families connected to this project. The participants learnt to make three types of sanitizers namely liquid-based, gel-based and spray. Resource person also conducted a session on business development and management: marketing, costing, budgeting, pricing and branding of products.
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1259 Ration Distribution for the Poor and Needy in Chinchwad
Pune (Chinchwad), March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) during the month of March helped another 100 poor and needy families; by distributing relief kits containing ration, hygiene kits and toiletries. This relief operation was financially supported by AXA Business Services.
Fr Rolvin D’Mello (Executive Director – DBDS) speaking on the occasion mentioned that the help was provided to: migrants, widows, physically challenged, etc. He further added that DBDS has reached out to more than 7.5 lakh poor and needy during the course of last one year - providing for their basic and essential needs.
Fr Rolvin D’Mello (Executive Director – DBDS) speaking on the occasion mentioned that the help was provided to: migrants, widows, physically challenged, etc. He further added that DBDS has reached out to more than 7.5 lakh poor and needy during the course of last one year - providing for their basic and essential needs.
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1258 Ration Distribution for the Poor and Needy in Pune
Koregaon Park (Pune), March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) during the month of March helped another 100 poor and needy families; by distributing relief kits containing ration, hygiene kits and toiletries. This relief operation was financially supported by AXA Business Services.
Fr Rolvin D’Mello (Executive Director – DBDS) speaking on the occasion mentioned that the help was provided to: migrants, widows, physically challenged, etc. He further added that DBDS has reached out to more than 7.5 lakh poor and needy during the course of last one year - providing for their basic and essential needs.
Fr Rolvin D’Mello (Executive Director – DBDS) speaking on the occasion mentioned that the help was provided to: migrants, widows, physically challenged, etc. He further added that DBDS has reached out to more than 7.5 lakh poor and needy during the course of last one year - providing for their basic and essential needs.
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1257 Distribution of Free Educational Material for Slum Children
Mumbai, March 2021: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) distributed school bags, stainless steel water-bottles, lock-seal tiffin boxes and geometry boxes to 184 children residing in the various slums of Mumbai. This venture was financially supported by the Association of Auxilium India (Seregno, Italy) in loving memory of Maria Tagliabue in Radaelli.
Following strictly the COVID-19 restrictions: 4 different events at different timings were held on 31-March at Don Bosco Matunga with less than 50 children for each of the distribution programs. Fr Bernard Fernandes (Principal – Don Bosco High School, Matunga) was the chief guest for all the four programs. In his inspiring speeches; he explained to the children the need of studying well and apart from enjoying their games, he urged them to study well in order to have a bright future.
Fr Rolvin D’Mello (Executive Director - DBDS) speaking on the occasion thanked the Association of Auxilium India for their support. He also informed that all these children attend the daily remedial classes conducted by DBDS in the various slums of Mumbai which is part of the MGL Disha Project.
The distribution took place in the Don Bosco School Hall - with less than 25% attendance of its full sitting capacity due to the COVID-19 restrictions. All the other mandatory regulations like: sanitizing of hands, checking of temperatures, wearing of masks and social distancing were strictly followed; these precautions were personally monitored by Fr Rolvin himself. The children went back delighted and grateful for all that they received to enhance their educational journey.
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