NEWSLETTER FOR Q.E DECEMBER 2010.

Wish you all a happy New Year, fruitful and full of Joy

 1.    The end of 2010 marks the end of the first FULL DECADE OF ADARSH in its

 existence. Naturally, this is an   appropriate opportunity to look back on the events of the last one decade – the growth of Adarsh , in terms of the scale  and quality  of its activities, its asset base , and of the factors  that helped in its growth. Simultaneous with this analysis   and appraisal of the positive aspects, it was felt that an appraisal of factors that helped in  the growth and  pace of growth and of the precise direction in which the institution should grow in future. Such an appraisal follows. 

2.       In 2001, January Adarsh was functioning from Ancheri Madhom ,  a leased  building of    2000Sq ft and had  12 children all affected by Cerebral Palsy. The staff strength was also correspondingly lower than now.

                              

3.      The 3 important factors which helped in this enviable growth are, to our mind,

i.                    Excellent team work and dedicated work by the teams of therapists and teachers. The net result of the work of this dedicated team has been measurable progress in certain areas:

 

 

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010 

Surgeries Assisted by Adarsh

Ortho

10

09

20

10

25

10

01

07

ENT

 

 

 

 

02

02

 

 

EYE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No. of children leaving Adarsh and studying in mainstream schools

48

 

     

We have an eminent panel of specialist doctors to help our children.

 

The most  intangible improvement is that the  atmosphere  in Adarsh is such that children and their mothers who admit their children for rehabilitation in a very  depressed state of mind  and  equally gloomy sentiments , turn to  a happy frame of mind . Shri APJ Abdul  Kalam President of India,  who visited Adarsh in December 2005  said “ I saw a number of mothers, mother like teachers, who are with the children always and taking care of them …..God bless them and my respect to them because they are doing a beautiful and godly programme” . Generally, this has been the opinion of almost all visitors to Adarsh.

 

ii.                  Financial health

Any organization, particularly, one which does not discriminate between children on the basis of their financial status and is keen to provide them all with EQUAL Training and Therapy , has to be  well provided with funds. Till 2010, help from Government was very negligible, available through Local self government bodies as reimbursement for tuition fees. Even in 2010, when Government of Kerala gave the first grant, it met hardly 30 % of the running expenses. Therefore, for a substantial portion of the running expenses and the ENTIRE requirements for projects, we had to depend on private donations. We have been fortunate to get this help adequately as is revealed in by the following figures:

The most significant contributions have been from Shri CKMenon , CMD , Behzad Group of companies, Middle East & Europe, Shri N.Krishnan of CLSA Mumbai, Vestas India Chennai and Countache,  Dubai . Think India Foundation, Dallas , USA   had come to our help for putting up additional class rooms.  BPCL, Cognizant Technologies Foundation, TCS, Kochin  , Joy Alukkas are the major Corporates  who helped us. Masonic Lodge, Cochin, Rotary Clubs- Tripunithura, Cochin Mid Town, Cochin West also helped us on various occasion s by contributing vans, equipment etc . We are beholden to all of them. Give India Foundation at Mumbai has been a constant and dependable source of income to us from August 2005, when we got enlisted with them. In 2009-2010 alone we got Rs. 237199/- in  donations  channelized through GIVE INDIA foundation.

 

Donations, cash as well in kind (equipment)-

 

Major Cash Donors are:

1.      Shri.Suresh Gopi, Trivandrum

2.      Sri.Unni Bhaskar, Dubai

3.      Sri.N.Krishnan, Mumbai

4.      Sri.Ramesh Kaimal, M/s.Vestas, Chennai

5.      Think India Foundation, Texas, USA

6.      Padmasree. Sri. C.K.Menon, Cochin

7.        Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd- KRL, Cochin

 

In kind, major donors:

1.      Rotary Club of Cochin West

2.      Rotary Club of Tripunithura

3.      Rotary Club of Mid Town

4.      Cognizant Foundation, Chennai

5.      TATA Consultancy Services

6.      Jayakumar, USA

  

Apart from these major contributors, there have been many many well wishers who have donated smaller sums. We value all these items of help which helped Adarsh to grow and reach its present state.

  

iii.                Organisation.

 

 Recognition by Government and various statutory bodies gives any organization credibility but at the same time imposes on it the responsibility to be more transparent and law abiding. This has been so with Adarsh too.

Recognition by Govt of Kerala No. 265/2008, National Trust, New Delhi.

 

iv.                Governing Council

 

Such a Council came into existence in April 2004 and for that the Trust Deed had to be amended with sanction from the Income Tax Department. Today the Council consists of well known captains of industry and banking , Medical doctors , practising Accountants ,and persons with considerable experience in social work, being connected with Rotary clubs, Lions Club etc. One of the two  founders of Adarsh in 1998 has been associated intimately with it ever since .  They have been  lending  all through  the weight of their vision and experience to the management of Adarsh.

 

4. Financial Transactions

 

     EAR

Income  ( in Rs.) 

Expenditure   ( in Rs.)     

2001

506187      

774213

2010   

4450802     

5845221

                                                        

5. Friends of Adarsh

This group was formed in 2003 , of people well disposed to Adarsh and are desirous of helping  Adrash  in any manner- financial , technical or otherwise.  This group meets informally , particularly  during  planning and execution of major programmes. Their support has been very valuable.

 

6.      Management of Administration,  Evalauation Centre and Projects & Development

 

The day to day running of the  main Rehabilitation Centre and the auxiliary Centre for Evaluation of Developmental Problems are  in  need of  deft handling by trained hands. Such supervision was generally  available. These are now in sufficiently seasoned hands, the former in those of a qualified physiotherapist who also holds an MBA and the latter in those of someone trained and holding  a Master’s degree in Social work .  Projects & Development activities are similarly  supervised by a qualified physiotherapist with over 6 years of work in Adarsh. Such expert supervision of the work, we are sanguine, is what helped Adarsh in its growth and will help in its further growth.

 

Quarter: October-December 2010

 

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 

 

  • The highly popular ASIANET MUNCH  STAR SINGER JUNIOR programme for Childrens’ Day was shot in Adrash with full participation of our children.
  • On the 10th of October , a dinner, as part of  “Joy of Giving” was hosted at Abad Plaza with Shri Vinu Mohan, a popular young  cine star  as the  chief guest. Some items produced by our Vocational Training Unit  were auctioned at this programme. We were able to raise over Rs.3,00,000 from the dinner - a net Rs.2.5 lakhs.
  • In November, at a mela  held at Abad Plaza , again items  made by our Vocational Unit were displayed  and Adarsh won the 2nd prize for the best stall in the event.
  • a.  World Disability Day was observed on December the 3rd . This day is observed  all over the world in order to raise awareness about  disability.  This year we observed it with  more than the usual vigour.  At a function  held on that day, presided over by Smt. . Jayashree Menon, wife of  Padmashree Shri.C.K.Menon, our  Chief Patron, who had donated about Rs 20 lakhs specifically for this work. The  important activities were a.inauguration of  a new wing of 2700 sq ft to  acccommodate  the Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and Alternative therapy rooms and canteen, by Shri  V.N.Rajeshekaran.Pillai, Vice Chancellor IGNOU

 

b. Inauguration of   the Home based rehabilitation Programme phase II by Shri .E.Nandakumar, Executive Director, BPCL-KRL, taking the number of children under this scheme to 74 from 35. BPCL is supporting the entire programme.

 

c. Formal launching of   the software “FastForword” for children with learning disorders by Shri P.P.Jose of General manager Joy Alukkas Group, the  donors of the software.

 

d. Formal inauguration of the sale of tickets for  the Fund Raising Programme by Shri Gopinath  Muthukad which is scheduled for February 12th 2011 at  Gokulam Park  was by Shri John President , Chottanikkara Panchayat   who handed   over the first ticket to Cine Actor Shri.Sreejith Ravi.

 

e. The efforts of Shri. Santosh Paul, our contractor, in completing the construction of the new wing early and those of Ms Kalpana our teacher of  for the last  10 years  were  suitably recognized at this function.

 

  • In celebration of Navy week in the week of December 9th, ten lucky students from Adarsh got to go aboard a Navy ship. Simultaneously, 47 of our students got to witness an exhilarating 20-20 cricket match, being played between Mar Ivanious college TVM and Victoria College  Palakkad . The programme also included a musical performance by Shri. Afsal. Gifts and lunch were provided for the children by AIRCEL.
  • 17th of December is celebrated every year in Adarsh as “Adarsh day”, to commemorate our  moving into the present building on that day  in 2005 formally and when the beloved President of  India, Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam  visited us and dedicated the building.  At this year’s function on that day, Adarsh saw the participation of cine star Bala and his talented wife Amritha Bala who was a contestant from Idea star singer, as well as other distinguished guests including SShri Devdas, Krian Raj, Kiran, Managing Director-Tyrex .Brief clips of this event were  telecast on Surya channel on the 2nd of January..
  • On the 21st, 100 students were taken to see the film show “Karyasthan” at the Savitha Theatre. Our sincere thanks to film producer Shri  Anto Joseph and actor Shri  Dileep to make it possible to watch the film.

 

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • Following a talk at Adarsh by Shri, Jomon of the Blind Aassociation, a project for Vision Impairment has been undertaken  by 2 teachers,  representatives of the Association.
  •  On the 1st of November, the Lion’s Club, Tripunithura conducted an eye camp where eye specialists were consulted by 34 of our students from Adarsh and many of them were referred to Angamaly Little Flower for further diagnosis/treatment. 
  • Sports day was held on November 13th and the maximum participation was seen this year.
  • Annual Day celebrations were held on the 23rd December before the school closed for Christmas vacation. The students and staff along with the parents put up  a good show with lots of fun and frolic making the  Christmas celebrations full of  joy.. Santa Claus distributed cakes and gifts sponsored by the Parents Teachers Association to the children

 

Major Donations during the quarter

 

Regular Donors:

1.      M/s.Teejan Foods, Kochi

2.      Shri. A.E.Laxmanan, Chennai

3.      Dr. Anand, Ernakulam

4.      Staff of Kerala High Court.

5.       Shri. Sheeba Thomas, Cochin

6.      Mrs. Anusha- M/s.Logical Steps, Cochin

 

Other donors: 

1.   Shri.N.Krishnan,  Mumbai

2.    M/s.Joyalukkas,   Ernakulam

3.    Shri.M. Narayankutty, Trichur

4.       Shri.S.Vedantham, USA

5.       Shri.K.N.Ardhanareshwaran, New Delhi

6.       Shri.Vivek.Satyan, Ernakulam

7.       M/s.Delta System, Kottayam

8.       M/s.G.Joseph Chartered Accountants, Ernakulam.

9.       Shri.E.P.George, Ernakulam

10.  Thomas Chittilappilly Trust, Ernakulam

11.  V.Karunakaran, Thrissur

12.   Shri. Ramji, Chennai

             13.   Shri.. Umesh Bhat ,Ernakulamj

14.   Shri.P.Rajagopal, Ernakulam

15.   Shri.B.K.Kumar, Ernakulam

16.   Shri. K.Chandrasekharan  Pillai, Ernakulam

17.   Shri.M.P.Budhi Raja, New Delhi

18.   M/s.Synergy Social Fund, Ernakulam

 

 

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