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Quarterly report July - December, 2018

Peace ProjectPEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION IN NORTH EAST INDIA

The project objective is, “Peace and harmony prevails by bringing

about change in policy and structure in favour of vulnerable sections

and recognising the rights of every individual and group to live in

dignity, safety and peace in North East India particularly Assam,

Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura”.

Nineteen participants were trained on skills of peace-building from th th7 -13 July 2018 and the outcomes of the training are the following:

1. Participants got clarity regarding peace-building frameworks

and are able to reflect on the peace-building strategies and

activities of the on-going project in specific context of

intervention.

2. Participants have clear understanding of gender as structural

and cultural issues of conflicts and are better able to assess its

implications at peace-building programming and activities

levels.

3. Participants learned about the salient features of LEP/AEP in

the regional and local specific context and are able to critically

examine the dangers and opportunities with regard to the

peace-building efforts

4. Participants gained understanding of specific cases of

development induced conflicts and displacements in the

region and are able to identify socio-political and legal ways

and means to resolve the issues at all levels.

5. Participants came to know of Governance and Gender as

critical strategies to peace-building, and assess the changing

trends through constitutional amendments and new laws.

Awareness creation seminar on Human Rights

Awareness creation seminar on Human Rights was conducted for th47 women leaders at DSSS Imphal on 18 & 19 August 2018 with

the objective of creating awareness regarding women's rights and

the various schemes available for the welfare of women. At the end

of the programme, the women expressed that it was very

meaningful and they have become aware about their rights and

many of the schemes available for them to access and that they

would share their learning with their peers back in their own groups.

Studies and Publication:

Studies and Publication: A new study for 2018-19 on the role of

religion in conflicts and peace in the Northeast was launched during

this quarter . The concept note was prepared and sent to all four

partners for their comments. The questionnaire was then prepared

and finalised during August. The fieldwork will be launched in

Imphal and Bongaigaon in September, in Nagaland in October and

in Tripura in November. The draft report of Manipur will be got ready

by December, that of Bongaigaon and Nagaland in January 2019

and that of Tripura in February. The report will then be revised and

finalised by mid-April and sent for peer review. It will be finalised in

May and published in June 2019.

Peace club monthly meetings and peace celebrations were held in

different places in which 557 males & 616 females participated.

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Lessons from the training manual book on Peace and Conflict

Resolution were imparted. Participants gained knowledge on

conflict resolution and the value of peace.

Capacity Building

Capacity Building was conducted for 1422 participants during this

quarter. They have benefitted from the input sessions to change

their mindset to build peace in the conflict situations in the family and

the school.

Training for Youth Leaders

Training for 71 youth leaders from different districts of Nagaland was

organized. They were trained on conflict resolution, peace building

and peer mediation so that they can be the instruments of peace in

Nagaland.

Training for SHG

Training for 218 SHG members was conducted on how to intervene

and solve problems, and how to analyze conflicts when conflicts

arise in their local areas.

Training of Teachers on Peace Building

Training of teachers on peace building, conflict resolution & Human

Rights was organized in Manipur and Nagaland. Sixteen Teachers

of 7 schools in Manipur were trained on the PC functioning & the

activities that can be taken up by the PCs as well. 85 Teachers in

Nagaland were trained on peer mediation and they themselves

made action plans and are willing to be mediators in the schools

and take up the activities in their own respective schools.

Peace seminar

Peace seminar was conducted in 6 colleges in which 83 males &

142 females participated. The seminar helped students acquire

skills of effective communication to cope with stress and have

peace.

District level dialogue

District level dialogue for peace, conflict resolution and human

rights was organized. 83 males & 142 females were present to

discuss/dialogue about the current ongoing issues in

Churachandpur relating to peace and conflict resolution. The

participating organisations have resolved to create awareness on

peace building in their own constituencies/churches for peace and

conflict prevention.

Ecumenical Peace Consultation

E c u m e n i c a l P e a c e

Consultation was held during st29-31 October 2018, at the

Council of Baptist Churches in

Northeast India (CBCNEI)

jointly organized by; Asia

Pacific Baptist Federation

(APBF) ; North East Diocesan Social Service Society (NEDSSS):

Joint Peace Mission Team ( JPMT); NEI – ACTION DESK – NCCI

(National Council of Churches of India); Council of Baptist

Churches in Northeast India (CBCNEI). During the 3 days'

discussion, a number of issues were mentioned as possible causes

of conflict; Land, disrespect for humanity, tribal and group rivalries,

unnecessary denominational divisions, marginalization of

refugees, minorities, and tribes who work in tea gardens, resorting

to political and ethnic violence as an inadequate solution to finding

harmony and peace.

The participants who came together to seek a solution to the

trauma, tension, anxiety and violence in the Northeast Region of

India, were of the opinion that by responding to the invitation in the

Gospel to be the salt and light of the world, the Christian

Communities can make a significant contribution to improving the

life of the people. This goal can be achieved not only by individuals

but also through the team work of all the community of believers. In

the present situation of conflict and turmoil, following the path of

compassion as taught by Christ, the believers can intervene and

bring positive solutions in the region. The participants resolved to

promote compassionate communities wherever they work and live

using their strength and resources.

Seminar on peace for CBOs, Intellectuals, Academicians,

Bureaucrats and Media

thIt was organized on 27 October with the participation of 21 males &

23 females. The objective of the seminar was to bring together


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decision makers on a common platform to discuss on peace

education and its relevance in Naga society.

Training for Religious Leaders on Peace building, mediation,

and dialogue

th thTwo trainings for religious leaders were organized on 13 & 20

October 2018. The programme was attended by religious leaders

from different religions. In the first one, the Chairman of People's

Forum Nagaland gave a brief introduction about the Peace Forum

Nagaland and its initiatives in Nagaland. After the training, there

was an open discussion during which the participants shared about

their understanding on peace and skills needed for dialogue and

mediation to solve conflicting issues.

In the second one, the participants agreed that today as number of

violent conflicts still continue in different parts of the world, it is time

to renew our efforts to mitigate conflicts as peace can be built only

through action, and not with non participation. Mr. Arhomo C Ngullie,

urged individuals to be responsible and to work together for the

development of peace and tranquility in the society.

Seminar on Women's Role in Peace Processes

Seminar on Women's Role in Peace Processes was organised by

NESRC at Jagriti on November 2-3. It began with a keynote address

on Women's Role in Communal Violence, by Teesta Setalvad of the

Centre for Justice and Peace, Mumbai. The first session was on

Mainland India, with a paper each from Jammu and Kashmir,

Communal Violence in Uttar Pradesh and Maoist Violence in Nepal.

The next four sessions had papers from all eight States of the

Northeast.

Training for SHGs/ OFGs/ PVTs and RCs on peace-building

skills

Programmes were conducted in Kingkin Village, Churachandpur on th th th9 Oct.18; S. Haijang on the 13 Oct. 18; S. Haijang on 14 Oct.18;

th thTuibuong on the 14 Oct. 18; Awangtang, Ukhrul on 24 Oct.18; thDungrei, Ukhrul on 25 Oct.18; and again at Thongkin, Chandel on

th th11 Nov.18; Kingkin Village, Churachandpur on 17 Nov. 18, t hMonsang Pantha, Chandel on 25 Nov.18; S. Haizang,

rdChurachandpur on 23 Nov.18,

There were 108 participants. Participants discussed in-depth about

the concept and components of corruption & were enlightened

about the new knowledge gained. A new desire to end corruption at

all levels was felt by the participants who understood the need of

good governance for the development of the village and peace.

SHGs also were exposed to the various schemes and entitlements

operational in the State of Manipur.

Training for youth on life skills, conflict resolution and

leadership

Three trainings were organized for youth at District Training

Centre, Churachandpur on Oct.18th & 19, another one at Monsang thPantha, Chandel on 30 Oct.18 and yet one more at Hamleikhong

Ukhrul on 17th November, 2018. The trainings were jointly

organised with DSSS, IGSSS, NYK and Career Pathfinder. The

total number of participants were 45 male and 47 female with a total

of 92 participants. The aim was to create awareness and inculcate

the knowledge of life skills and mediation among the youth, guiding

them to make informed choices and decisions in personal life and

career.

Annual Youth Programme

Programmes were organized at Monsang Pantha, Chandel & th th thTuibuang, Churachandpur on 19 – 20 Oct & 8 Nov 2018 with

participation of 53 males & 39 females to build peace and

brotherhood among youth through games and sports. The

objective was to instill discipline, healthy competition & fairness in

dealing with various situations in life, gender equality for peace.

The activities made the participants aware of the need for unity and

reconciliation among the youth for peace & development.

Reflection on roles & responsibilities as peace messenger in the

society was carried out.

District level dialogue for peace, conflict resolution and

human rights

A “District level dialogue for peace, conflict resolution and human th rdrights” was organised at Ambassa and Twikarmaw on 19 and 23

October 2018. There were 82 participants. Explanation was given

about peace building skills, four levels of conflict and 5 steps on

how to manage conflicts according to Maccoby and Studder. The

resource person spoke on 30 basic human rights and also shared

some details and meaning of Human Rights. He also shared on the

ongoing issues about National Register Citizens of India (NRC),

Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe (prevention of atrocities) Act

1989, Human Trafficking prevention Act, Forest Conservation Act

1989 and Community Rights.

Life skills and leadership skills for the youth club


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Training on “Life Skills and Leadership” was organized with the

Maharaja Bir Bikram youth peace club members of Khumluwng on th13 October 2018. The resource person shared 10 core life skills

like self awareness, empathy, critical thinking, creative thinking,

decision making, problem solving, effective communication, inter

personal relationship, and coping with stress. He also shared 6

Positive Behaviours of a Leader which are – to think critically, to

solve problems, to respect people, to communicate skillfully, to set

goals and share a vision.

Workshop for religious leaders

Workshop for religious leaders on Anti Human Trafficking and ndPOCSO Act was organized at Bishop's House, Agartala on 2

October 2018 on the following topics:

w Human Trafficking- the meaning, occurrences and various

kinds of trafficking

w Human Trafficking recruitment, movement, exploitation,

reasons behind human trafficking and constitutional provision

against human trafficking

w Indian National Legal Framework amendment, penal code and

POCSO Act

w Child Marriage Prohibition Act 2006

w Child Labour (Prohibition and regulation) Act 1986

w National Policies and Plans on Child Labour, Empowerment of

Women, National Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking and

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Women and Children.

The measures suggested were education at school level; create

awareness at school level, have peer groups/learning and sharing

among peer groups; orient teachers on human trafficking; etc. The

talk ended with the saying: 'we can be agents of change too,

restoring faith….ensuring hope'.ndThe 2 session was on POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual

Offences Act 2012), making the participants aware of the types of

offences and punishments in the Act.

Training on Good Governance for women peace club

members

The peace project staff organized training for women peace club

members on Good Governance on November 2018. The project

staff explained that the concept of good governance is undoubtedly

linked with the citizens' right of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

This could be secured in a democracy only through the rule of law.

Good governance means securing: justice, empowerment,

employment and efficient delivery of services. Good governance

has eight major principles: 1. Participatory 2.Follows the rule of law

3.Transparent 4.Responsive 5.Consensus-oriented 6.Equitable

and inclusive 7.Benefit sharing effectively and efficiently 8. Accountable

The model of good governance: 1.Family 2.Schools and Colleges

3.Health centres 4.State Structures 5.Economic Structures.

COMMUNITY USHERED REGIONAL EFFORT IN HEALTH CARE (CURE) IN NORTH EAST INDIA

Health Project

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Capacity Building for health personnel of Seva Kendra, Miao

and Field Visits to project implementing area

thCapacity building training was conducted on 17 July for the health

coordinator and health supervisors of Cure project at Tinsukia. The

purpose of two days training was to motivate the health workers and

supervisors to implement the project activities well. Topics

discussed were project goal, objectives, activities, writing reports

and filling data formats. While planning for the coming months, the

group decided to address issues such as alcoholism, early

marriage, broken families, illegitimate pregnancies, abortion , lack

of education facilities for drop outs, lack of health centers , issues

of safe water, insufficient transportation and communication

facilities, lack of good health, hygiene and sanitation and

superstitious beliefs while carrying out the regular activities.

After the completion of the training for two days the regional

coordinator visited Divine health centre, Tissa in Tirap District and

St. Thomas health centre Pongchau, Longding District. There was

group meeting with health workers at the health centre and

interaction with people in the village and on the following day the

meeting was organized at the village Pongchau, Longding District.

Some of the social and health problems of the community that

emerged during discussion were not having health facilities near the

village, difficult terrain to reach far away health centers, negligence

tin health checkups on time and lack of sufficient knowledge to deal

with health issues etc. Inputs were given on improving mother and

child health, nutrition, Institutional deliveries, taking children for

immunization, timely health check up, ANC and PNC care and

malaria care.

Health Net work meeting at NEDSSS

Health Network meeting was organized with various NGOs at

NEDSSS. There were 36 participants including doctors,

programmme managers, consultants, hospital administrators,

pharmacists, health project coordinators, and health supervisors

from different non-government organizations, hospitals and health

care facilitation centers. Purpose of this consultation with all the

health professionals was for enhancing the health services through

the dissemination of information, knowledge sharing and

connecting with one another in our health outreach programs. In

their presentations, speakers highlighted the following:

Mr.Gaurinandan Saikia, the State Project Manager of AHANA

project from Plan In on PPTCT (prevention of parent child

transmission )of HIV, Dr. Ratan J Lihite, NIPER (National Institute of

pharmaceutical education and Research),on getting quality

medicines at affordable price from Janaushadi stores, Mr. Subir

Kumar Das, the consultant to UNIECF on challenges and

advancement of nutrition in children, Dr.Meeta Mahar, a state in

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charge of NGO SAATHI on Mother and Child health and Mr. Shinto

from NMSC on common procurement of goods and supplying to

the health facilitation centers to save the additional cost paid to the

middle agents.

Medical Camp in Dibrugarh, Sarupathar

Regional health coordinator and Sr. Mariana from Benegnabari, thKhetri, attended the health camp conducted on 27 August for the

flood victims by NEDSSS in collaboration with Dibrugarh Social

service society. Dr. Prachi Baishia from Primary health Centre,

Kachomari checked about 200 patients. There were national

medical mobile unit team consisting of two pharmacists and two

ANMs. Fr. Norbert, the parish priest of Sarupathar and number of

volunteers were present to help out with this health camp. Water

filters also were distributed to the flood affected families on that day.

Medical Camps at Benganabari

Medical Camps were conducted on September 4th at Bengenabari, thkhetri and on 9 at Amiya Nagar, Kharghuli . The health team from

St. Johns hospital, Dr. NN Das, Sisters Florence and Margaret

rendered their service in examining patients and distributing

medicines. There were 150 patients at Bengenabari and 117 at

Amiya Nagar. The main cases found were gastritis, fever, common

cold, skin infections, bodyache, infertility cases, children with fever,

general weakness and headache. Local people of that area

helped out with the health camp and appreciated the service

rendered.

Core group Meeting

th stThe 4 Core group meeting took place on 21 September 2018, in

NEDSSS. The participants were the Directors and coordinators of

CURE Project. Misereor Health consultant Dr. Piet Reijer was

present at this meeting as the main observer and the guide to the

group. Each partner presented the progress report of CURE

project for 2 years following which there was feedback and

clarifications from the group and Dr. Piet. Coming together, sharing

the reports and planning for the coming month's activities helped

the group to focus on the project goal, objectives and baseline

findings to check the progress.

Visits to the Field

nd On 22 September Dr. Piet visited the field area of CURE project of

Guwahati Gana Seva Society accompanied by Sr. Sunanda the

Regional Health Coordinator. They visited St. Joseph health

centre, Mariampur, Goalpara and one project village called

Jyotigaon. Dr. Piet interacted with them by asking few questions

on the project being implemented and measuring their knowledge

on mother and child health and malaria health services in the

villages. Asha and health workers responded well and women were

Place and date Number

of

patients

contents

St.Peter’s health

centre chhinchip

on 6th September

38 Dr.Andrew Lalramliana, Chhingchhip PHC,

examine the patients. Sr.Irene and health

workers distributed the medicines

St.Charles Health

Center, Hnathiyal

on 8th September

60 Dr.Vanlalzawma , Medical Officer, did the

medical examination. Complaints

included abdomen related problems,

tooth aches etc.. Health supervisor

Mrs.Rufina and village health workers

helped at the camp

St. Marys Health

centre at Champai

on 8th September

100 Dr.Eric zaukhnina, medical officer of DM

hospital examined the patients and 38

benefited from it. Sr Helen and health

workers assisted in camp

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thalso attentively listening. On 24 September Dr. Piet visited St.

Mary's Health facilitation centre Nongkhrah, Nongpoh belonging to

Fernando Health facilitation centre under Umroi health centre. In

both places we had interactions with Ashas/health workers. They

shared their experiences in working in this project, like motivating

pregnant women to go for ANC checkups, institutional deliveries,

immunization of children and accompanying them to hospital for

deliveries etc.

Health Camp at Jirsong Asong, Diphu

Date and place Number

of

Patients

Description

Langmilli on 16/07/ 2018

Ronmongve on 27/7/2018

Dokmoka on 05/08/2018

105

79

109

Dr.Dilip Kathar from Diphu

checked the patients in all

three places. Health supervisor

and village health workers

helped out with the camp.

Main cases found were fever,

gastric problem , body pain,

skin diseases , and anemia

Total 293

Medical camp at DHONEKHONE, SK Miao

A free medical was camp organized on 14 September 2018 at Mary

Matha Dispensary, Dhonekhone. Dr. Bikash Deb Nath checked 86

patients and medicines were distributed by Sr. Mary and Sr. Princy,

the heath supervisor. The complaints reported were back pain,

fever, UTI. Most of the children were suffering from fever, cold,

cough and vomiting. Health education also was given to the

patients.

Finance core group meeting with Partners

thFinance core group meeting was conducted on October 16 with 17

members including the Directors, Accountants and Health

Coordinators from ZEP Aizawl, DSSS Imphal, SSC Shillong, SK

Silchar, SK Miao, GGSS, and Jirsong Asong. Mrs. Claudia Hartman

ZEP conducted health Camp at three health centres. Details are given below:

from Misereor's finance department was here to guide us. Each

partner including NEDSSS presented their finance narrative report

and the challenges faced after which there was brief discussion

and clarification by the group. Valuable suggestions were given by

Mrs. Claudia Hartman that was helpful for everyone.

Field visits by Regional Coordinator

th stFrom October 29 - 31 Sister Sunanda, the Regional Health

Coordinator visited Don Bosco Health centre at Jirkynding. She

took part in the health camp in Arbon village conducted in

collaboration with PHC of Jirkyndeng. 130 patients were examined

and 55 children were given MR (Measles and Rubella) injection.

Health worker of that village and community members were

cooperative in this programme.

nd thMonitoring visit was made to Seva Kendra, Miao from Dec 2 - 8 by

the Regional Coordinator. Assessment of the project activities

implemented in Lazu and Changlang under CURE project was

done. Visited two remote villages and had interactions with

beneficiaries, conducted meetings with adolescent girls and village

health workers of both areas on different days in order to appraise

their knowledge on topics such as mother and child health,

antenatal care, delivery, post natal care , immunization , nutrition,

the patients care , malaria preventive measures, access to health

centre services addresses by the project. It was reported that

health and hygiene has improved and behavior change is seen with

regard to health care practices. At the end of the visit, the health

project team of Seva Kendra, Miao gathered at Tinsukia to assess

the performance. The data from the project site showed increase in

institutional deliveries, immunization, knowledge on malaria

management, taking care of health when people are sick, improved

net working with other health departments and enhanced rapport

with people. The challenges faced were people's slowness to adopt

to new healthy practices introduced by the project, not getting

resource persons for programmes, lack of government support,

lack of adequate transportation, long distance, language problems

to communicate well, lack of proper communication facilities etc.

Partner level Activities

ZEP Aizawl : Village level orientation camp was held in 20 project

villages on MCH cum nutrition, importance of ANC, institutional

delivery, PNC immunization natural method of family planning,

locally available nutritious diet and care of newborn & children etc.

General check up was done for pregnant mothers. Children and

mothers with minor ailments were given treatment with free

medicines and few cases were referred for further diagnosis and

treatment. There were 514 participants including both direct and

indirect beneficiaries.

Seva Kendra Miao

MCH and Nutrition Camp was conducted by five Health centers in

different villages. Details are given below:

Place Participants Learning / output Date

Tissa Health Centre, 75( 35 nursing

mothers, 5 pregnant

women , 25 children,

and 10 men

MCH benefits ,

government schemes and

balanced diet

01/10/2018

Lazu in Lower

Chinhan village

40( pregnant -10,

Nursing mothers

20

ANC , Institutional

delivery , nutritious diet

demonstration , salad

making, vitamin , iron

and folic acid supplied

7/10/2018

Ponchau Health

centre, Bonia village

23 women Health of mothers and

children, IFA distributed

14/102018

Assisi health centre ,

Wawoi saba village

15( 3 pregnant

women and others

ASHA , VHSNC

members, mothers

and anganwadi

workers)

Health schemes, hygiene,

nutrition, vitamin intake,

Given medicines to the sick

ones and multivitamin to

pregnant women

18/10/2018

Mary Mata Health

Centre, Dhonikona

village Megkenu

15 SHG members Institutional deliveries,

immunization, child care

22/10/2018

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LINKAGES BETWEEN WASH AND NUTRITION

Linkages between WASH and nutrition

The activities undertaken during the period from October, 2018 to

December, 2018 are as follows:

NEDSSS in partnership with UNICEF, Assam has engaged itself for

capacity strengthening initiative on WASH and improved nutrition

outcomes amongst mothers and young children in 6 selected

districts of the state viz., Goalpara, Dhubri, Dhemaji, Tinsukia,

Sivasagar and Jorhat. The main objective of the programme is to

build capacity of ICDS supervisors for better service delivery and

also to come up with costed plan for WASH facilities in Anganwadis.

With this project goals, a two day TOT programme was organised on

WASH for ICDS supervisors in the following districts:

1. Training of Trainers for ICDS Supervisors and CDPOs were

conducted on October 4 &5, 2018 in Goalpara district of Assam.

Mrs. Varnali Deka, the Deputy Commissioner, Goalpara was the

chief guest for the program. Other dignitaries present were the

Additional Deputy Commissioner and the District Social Welfare

Officer. Also in the program were present representatives of

UNICEF Assam viz., Shweta Patnaik, WASH Specialist and

Michelle D' Silva, Program associate and Mrs. Prativa Singh,

WASH Specialist UNICEF Delhi and Mr Ram Chandra Singh,

National Consultant on WASH in institutions. The first day of the

TOT had meaningful sessions on technical aspects as well as

current WASH scenario. Resource persons from NHM, PHED &

SWD were present. The second day of the TOT was mainly to

engage the participants to come up with a costed plan for WASH in

Anganwadis. Mr. Ram and Ms. Emilly were the moderators for the

session. The plan of action will be compiled by NEDSSS for follow

up and hands on support in the field.

2. Training of Trainers for ICDS Supervisors and CDPOs was

conducted on October 9 &10, 2018 in Dhubri district of Assam. Mrs

Kishori Baruah, DSWO was the chief guest for the program who in

her inaugural speech specifically mentioned that Dhubri has 47%

stunting cases in the State and hence the urgent need to focus on

WASH and nutrition. Technical sessions were followed by the

group exercise where the participants were divided into groups of

5-6 each and the group work was carried out. The NEDSSS team

moderated the exercise and successfully came out with the costed

plan for the respective

ICDS Districts.

3. Training of Trainers for ICDS Supervisors on WASH was

conducted in Dhemaji District on 21st and 22nd of November,

2018 at Multi-purpose Zilla Parishad Hall, Dhemaji with 60 ICDS

supervisors. Mr. Birinchikumar Borah, District Social Welfare

Officer, Dhemaji, Mr. Ankur Protim Dutta, SBCC & Monitoring

Consultant, UNICEF, Mrs. NayanmoniDoley, Asst. Laboratory

Chemist, PHED, Dhemaji, Mrs. Santana Baruah, CDPO

Murkongselek ICDS project, Dhemaji were present in the program.

Follow up activities:

1. The NEDSSS team has been providing technical support to the

ICDS Supervisors in meeting the criteria of WASH model

centres in all the 6 districts.

2. The team visits the centre on a regular basis for constant follow

up.

3. The team is also coordinating with the concerned departments

in gathering data related to WASH and nutrition of the

anganwadis in the districts.

4. The team has been regularly conducting meeting with the

district social welfare as well as district administration and

updating on the WASH interventions taken up and seeking

suggestions and feedback for future course of action.

EducationPROMOTING EDUCATION CULTURE AMONG THE TRIBAL CHILDREN OF 16 VILLAGES IN KAMRUP AND BISWANATH CHARIALI DISTRICTS, ASSAM (PHASE-II)

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Training on Children's Parliament

A two day training on Inclusive Neighborhood Children's Parliament th th(INCP) was conducted from 4 -5 September, 2018 at NEDSF. It

was facilitated by Mr. Joseph Rathinam from Neighbourhood

Community Network Tamil Nadu. The two day training helped to

build the capacity of the Project staff on INCP. The first day of the

training was on social analysis, political analysis, Neighbourhood

Parliament and Children's parliament. The second day was on the

role of the ministers, election process and action plan.

Outcome of the training

w The participants understood the advantages of having

Children's Parliament

w The participants understood the difference between

Neighborhood Parliament and Children's Parliament.

w They learnt how to form Inclusive Neighborhood Children's

Parliament (INCP)

w The participants learnt about the election process of ministers

of Children's Parliament

w They also learnt about the role of ministers

w Learnt various mapping techniques like social mapping,

political mapping and seasonal mapping etc.

At the end of the training there was evaluation of the training and

action plan for the coming months were prepared. Altogether 25

animators of Bridge school and staff from other organizations

attended the training.

Residential training

Three day residential leadership training for children of Children's

Centre Date Total no of

participants

Nartap Bridge school 08/09/2018 45

Amsing Jorabat Bridge school 09/09/2018 55

Hathisila Bridge school 09/09/2018 65

Amchong Tea Estate Bridge school 16/09/2018 47

Benganabari Khetri Bridge school 30/09/2018 83

Bagmari Tea Estate Bridge school 31/09/2018 75

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The trainings brought about awareness among children and

parents on the Right to Education. One of the resource persons Mr.

Anthony Xess from Amsing Jorabat spoke about the importance of

education and highlighted the Right to Education. He said that

every child between the ages of 6-14 has the right to pursue

education. Right to Education Act provides free and compulsory

education up to elementary school. He encouraged parents to

send their children to school. He also spoke on the importance of

education. He said that an educated child is equipped with basic

knowledge of reading, writing and simple as well as knowledge of

theri rights and duties. He or she will understand their own rights.

The child can participate actively in decision and policy making. He

also motivated the children to study hard and develop their

potential.

Meeting on Neighbourhood Children's Parliament

The Neighborhood Children's Parliament (NCP) is a forum for

Children's participation in local governance, giving suggestions

regarding the development of the neighborhood, needs and

problems of children. In order to give awareness on the concept of

NCP to parents and local leaders training was conducted at five

bridge school centers in Kamrup district of Assam. 306 people

including parents and children participated in the programme.

Sl No. Date Name of the Bridge School Participants

1 06/10/18 Hathisilla Paniketi Kamrup

district

66

2 07/10/18 Amsing Jorabat 79

3 14/10/18 Amchong Tea Estate 66

4 18/10/18 Bengnabari Khetri 50

5 22/10/18 Nartap Sonapur 45

th thParliaments from Bridge Schools, was conducted from 24 – 26

September, 2018 at NEDSF. The aim of the training was to build the

capacity of the leaders of the Neighborhood Children's Parliament.

The training was facilitated by Mr. Tennyson Shaiphu, the project

coordinator. Forty five children participated in the training. The

important component of the training was the concept of Children's

Parliament, how to form Children's Parliament, Process of Election

of ministers and roles and responsibility. The coordinator explained

in detail about the advantages of Children's Parliament citing

success stories from Neighborhood Community Network Tamil

Nadu. Training also included screening of motivational videos,

competitions in games, dances, singing and poem recitation by the

children.

The training helped children understand the overall concept of

Children's Parliament and motivated the children to attend the

bridge school regularly and study better.

Distribution of Learning Materials

In order to encourage and to help the needy and the poor

students of the centre, learning materials such as note books,

pencils, erasers, and Globes were given to all the 8 centres.

Apart from learning materials they were also given footballs, ludo,

skipping ropes etc., to play and enjoy themselves during their

free time. All these materias can encourage children to come to

Bridge School regularly.

Quarterly Staff Meeting

thOn 27 September, quarterly meeting for 8 animators was held at NEDSF. During the meeting the followings points were discussed:s Progress of the activities in the field as per the planned target.s Sharing of achievements and challengess Action Plan for the coming monthsThe project coordinator advised them to give more emphasis to Children's Parliament and regular home visits in the coming days.

Campaign on Right to Education

The Campaign on Right to education to sensitize was conducted in

the following centres:

Outcome

1. The villagers and children understood about NCP as well as its objectives2. The Children understood their role and responsibilities and are eager to form NCP

Children's day Celebration

Children's Day was celebrated in 8 Bridge School Centres.

The objectives of the celebration was to make the children aware of

the importance of Children's day and the importance of education in

children's lives. Villagers and local leaders were present on the

occasion. They addressed the children and encouraged them in

their studies. To mark the occasion children performed dances and

poems were recited. The celebration ended with distribution of

snacks and sweets for the children. Children became aware of the

importance of Children's Day. They also gained confidence in

speaking and dancing on the stage. They learnt to work together as

a team. 591people including parents and children participated in the

celebration.

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No.

Date Name of the Bridge School Participants

1 14/11/18 Nartap village Sonapur District 63

2 17/11/18 Amchong Tea Estate Sonapur

District

79

3 16/11/18 Hathisilla PaniketiKamrup district 66

4 14/11/18 Bengenabari 50

5 15/11/18 Amsing Jorabat 45

6 14/11/18 Bagmari Tea estate, Biswanath

district

110

7 14/15/18 Jitpur 80

8 14/11/18 Samukjuli 98

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EducationCHILDREN FOR EDUCATION ENVIRONMENTAND RIGHTS (CHEER)

Three day residential training on Effective Teaching for

Animators

3 day residential training on Effective Teaching for 24 Animators

was conducted under Children for Education Environment and st rdRights (CHEER) project from 1 to 3 September, 2018 at NEDSF,

kharghuli, Guwahati.

Mr. Tennyson Shaiphu the project Coordinator, welcomed the

participants and introduced, Mr. Ajit Nath Kumar, the resource

person to the participants and Sr. Deepika, Chief Coordinator of

the organisation. Sister Deepika addressed the participants and

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spoke about the organization and its works, and the project in brief.

After the introduction the resource person took over the session.

Topics of the training

Qualities of good teacher:

1. Courage

2. Confidence

3. Kind

4. Loving and caring

5. Patience

6. Responsible

7. Punctuality

9. Leadership quality etc.

Class frame work:

1. Planning

2. Maintenance of register

3. Seating arrangements

4. Lesson planning for the class

5. Reading and writing practice

6. Class work

7. Home work

8. Follow up

The participants were asked to demonstrate how to

organize classes.

Methods of teaching

Different types of development :

1. Physical development

2. Language development

3. Mental or cognitive development

4. Creative development

5. Social and emotional development

The trainees were taught using different methods such as action

songs and different learning activities. This method helped the

animators grasp the concepts. The teachers are motivated to

introduce these methods in their centres.

On the second day the team was trained on how to plan for the

lessons and they were guided on how to make class frame work.

The afternoon session focused on practical demonstration on class

management. The participants were divided in five different groups

and prepared a class teaching and learning demonstration.

The third day program started with review of the previous day's

session and continued with the technique of teaching and class

room management.

Learnings:

s Demonstration class helped the trainees to learn techniques

of teaching and class room management.

s They learned how to manage several classes in one class

room.

s It helped the participants to explore their creativity in class

room management.

s Performance of co-curricular activities helped building

confidence and personal development.

s It focused on skill development of the trainees.

s The training helped the trainees to understand how an activity

helps in integrated development like- fine muscle development,

large muscles development, language development, cognitive

or mental development, creative development and social and

emotional development.

Project Orientation Meeting

thOn 13 of Sept. two project orientation meetings were organized.

One was at Khaliamari primary school. It was conducted under the

initiative of Mr. Sunil

Bhengra, Head teacher of the center and Amit Roy assistant

teacher of Khaliamari study center. In Malijan the meeting was

conducted under the initiative of Mr. Paulus Guria, the head

teacher of the center and Hana Rumi Sanga the assistant teacher

of Malijan study center. The meeting was conducted in the church.

Objectives of the meeting was to orient the people of the village on

the new project on Children for Education, Environment and Rights

(CHEER) and Committee formation for each centre.

thOn 14 project orientation meeting was organized in Joghalani

Primary school. The meeting started at 2:15 pm. School

headmaster and other teaching and non-teaching staff were

present for the meeting. People of the community were also

present along with the school children. The meeting was initiated

by KirpaTopno and Philip Guria.

thOn 16 of Sept. four meetings were organized in Bokajan. The

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meeting was arranged by Ajay Nayak and Salina Barla in Bokajan

Primary School.

Another orientation meeting was organized in Sonabeel No-1 thPhulbari on 16 Sept. Here the meeting was organized under the

guidance and supervision of Jashmoni Sanga and Barnabas

Kandulna. The other meeting was conducted in Sonabeel No-2

under the leadership of Elina Surin and Hemchandra Kumar.

Oirentation meeting for Tang Tang centre was organized at Tang

Tang. In Tang Tang the meeting was initiated under the guidance

and leadership of Rupali Barla and Habil Aind.

All the meetings had similar agenda as given above. The community

people were present for the meeting. After the meeting they were

provided with refreshments. Happy Toppo was the facilitator of the

meetings. He explained to the community about the project and the

works that are to be undertaken under the project.

Children’s Day Celebration

Children's day was celebrated in all the eight study centres. The

program was conducted under the supervision of the teachers in

their respective study centres. There were competitions (such as

games, sports and dance and singing) organised in the centres.

Teachers from government schools, Fr. Ranjeet Horo, Principal, St.

Xavier's College, and Fr. Biswajtt Ekka, Director TSSS, were invited

as the Chief Guests and dignitaries for the program. The Presidents

and Secretaries of Study Centre Management Committee were

also invited as Guests of honour. Celebration included cultural

songs and dances by the students and teachers. There was

interaction between the children and the Chief Guests and Guests

of honor. There was prize distribution, funds for which was locally

mobilized by the teachers. Tea and snacks were served at the end

of the program.

Program impact

s The children were able to get an opportunity to identify their

talents and area of interest.

s This gave an opportunity to build their confidence and face

the public

s The teachers also got the opportunity to organize and plan for

program.

s The program was able to attract the students to the study

centres

Two day training on Children's Parliament

Two day training program on Children's Parliament (CP) was th thconducted at Dholaibil, Tezpur from 10 to 11 December, 2018.

Impact of the program

w It helped to make an effective review on the CP activity

and work

w It helped in making a strategic future planning

w The program helped to understand the concept of

Neighbourhood Children's Parliament in details

w The roles and responsibilities of CP became more clear

to them

Resource MobilizationCAPACITY BUILDING OF 15 DSSSs FOR RESOURCE MOBILIZATION IN NORTHEAST INDIA

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The current reporting period focused on the following

activities:

1. Interface meeting at Diocese level on Resource Mobilization

and finalization of RM Policy.

2. Workshop at Diocese Level for developing Resource

Mobilization Policy and Succession plan.

Workshops were organized in 12 DSSSs namely Development

Association Nagaland, Diocesan Social Service Society Imphal,

Guwahati GanaSeva Society, Itanagar Diocesan Empowerment

Association, Jirsong Asong Diphu, Jana Unnayan Samiti Tripura,

Miao Seva Kendra, Seva Kendra Silchar, Seva Kendra Dibrugarh,

Social Service Shillong and Zoram Entu Pawl Mizoram. During the

workshop inputs were given on various ways and forms of

resources. Beside Policy Development, importance of mobilizing

locally available resources was stressed. Inputs were also given on

fund raising through websites, digital and non digital means such

as social media, organization's website, brochure, grand proposals,

small business programme etc.

Outcome of the project

s 12 workshops conducted at Diocese Level for developing

Resource Mobilization Policy and Succession plan at DSSS

level.

s 13 DSSSs partners have drafted Resource Mobilization Policy

and succession guidelines out of which few are yet to be

approved by the Board members.

s Partners are continuously looking out for opportunities for

resource mobilization from external and internal sources.

s Partners realize the importance of local resource mobilization

rather than depending on traditional funding/foreign aid which is

diminishing in this current scenario.

s Through project training and workshop, DSSS Imphal and

Dibrugarh Seva Kendra have expressed the need for having

policy to deal with sexual harassment at work place.

Accordingly the policy was developed and given to them for

further action.

Challenges and Outcome

s All the project activities are to be implemented at the DSSS

level. Hence fixing the dates in consultation with the DSSSs

is a big problem as they have their own programme.

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Sometimes the trainings are postponed due to various

unforeseen reasons making timely completion of activities

difficult. The project manages to overcome the challenges by

constantly engaging with the partners.

s High staff turnover at DSSS level slows down the process in

implementing the inputs given to the organization.

In spite of the challenges NEDSSS has given maximum inputs to

achieve the project objectives. The capacity building and the various

trainings on resource mobilization to DSSSs have enhanced the

possibility of exploring and tapping locally available resources. Staff

and management team of DSSSs are aware of the importance of

adopting measures toward sustainability of the organization and

therefore steps are being taken towards it looking at larger impact of

the organization's work. The impact of the project will continue to

strengthen and expand organization's work leading to the

realization of its mission and vision.

The project Catholic Social Teachings and Key Strategic Plan of Caritas India, 2018-2023 focuses on helping Diocesan partners, religious congregation's leaders and community leaders understand Catholic Social Teachings, so that they incorporate these values in their Social work interventions at micro to macro level. Catholic Social Teachings is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every person, from the moment of conception to death, has inherent dignity and a right to life consistent with that dignity. The core values are channelized through strategic action of Empowerment, animation, Dialogue, Volunteerism and Giving Community.

In short it is about

1. Being relational with God, Self and Creation

2. Hearing the cry of the poor and striving for righteousness

3. Doing something about the cry that we have heard.

In the current reporting month, orientation about the

REGIONAL ACTION ON CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS AND KEY STRATEGIC PLAN OF CARITAS INDIA FOR 15 DIOCESES OF NORTH EAST INDIA

project was conducted in three DSSSs. The aim is to understand and incorporate the core values of Catholic Social Teachings in their current developmental activities (schools, social work at community church, etc).

Immediate outcome

s The concept of the Catholic Social Teachings enhances their

understanding of development perspective of society.

s It motivates them to act as a responsible persons towards

integral development of the society.

s The Catholic Social Teachings and Key Strategic Plan of Caritas

India give direction for the new projects and framing of

organizational policies.

s The major themes such as human dignity, option for the poor,

participation, common good, stewardship towards creation and

promotion of peace can be incorporated in the social

developmental activities, making difference at family,

community and society.

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Sl.

NoOrganization Date

Participants

M F Total

1Tezpur Social Service

Society16-Nov 8 13 21

2Bongaigaon Gana Seva


3Jaintia Hills Development


TOTAL 36 32 68

HealthMANTHAN PROJECT STATUS DOCUMENTATION

th thOctober 27 and 28

A Project on documentation the status of Field Learning sites (FLS) that was created under Manthan Project is underway supported by UNICEF. The project involves data collection for study of the impact of the project after a year of its completion and the publishing of the findings. It will be done by Espial Edge Private Limited in collaboration with Aeon Market Research Private Limited.

A two day training was conducted by Dr. Srikant from Delhi on the tools to do the survey for 20 participants who will do the field survey.

One day state level consultative meeting with District Social Welfare Board officers, CDPOs and supervisors was conducted on 3rd November 2018 in collaboration with Social welfare department, UNICEF and NEDSF. The meeting was held at Rajdhani Regency hotel and there were 26 participants. The programme started with welcoming resource persons Dr.Tulika Goswami, Dr.Shweta Sharma from UNICEF and all the participants followed by self introduction. In the first session Dr. Shweta Sharma enlightened the group by giving brief information on Manthan project which was implemented earlier by UNICEF and NEDSSS in 7 districts Of Assam. She told the group that the purpose of this workshop is to assess the status of Field Learning Sites (FLS) formed under Manthan project and document them for furthering the centers with

more active steps to improve the service deliveries and capacitate the Anganwadi workers and take part in Poshan Abhiyan of government programme. After Dr. Shweta's presentation, Dr. Tulika Goswami presented the evaluation report of Manthan project done in Nagaon and Golaghat districts. As a whole the findings showed that there is improvement in FLS' functioning, knowledge level and service delivery. But there is need for improvement in all the aspects of FLS functioning from district level to the field level.

After Dr. Tulikas presentation, discussion was held in two groups on the strengths and challenges of Anganwadis , extent of benefits to pregnant women, children under 2 years and their mothers. The main positive points are:

s Created awareness on health of women and children

s SAM children were identified and treated

s Knowledge on nutritious food disseminated to pregnant and lactating mothers

s The concept of FLS was taken to the field level

s Preparation of different recipes and its demonstration

Challenges

s Language problem to communicate

s Distance to reach Anganwadi centers

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WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS ATTENDED

Conference on

Preserving Biodiversity and Livelihood through traditional Agroforestry in Northeast India

jointly organized by Bosco Reach out and GIZ

Day I:

thInaugural Session of the workshop was held on 25 September at Don Bosco Insitute. Shri Atul Borah Hon'bleMinsiter, Agriculture, Horticulture and Food Processing was the Chief Guest of the day. One of the speakers Dr. Peter Gross, Project Director, Head of GIZ, briefed the gathering that GIZ is Indo German Initiatives. GIZ works for the German Government in collaboration with the Indian Government. They work mostly to influence policy makers on Climate change related issues.

Day II:

The second day of the workshop was held at Bosco Reach Out at Ulubari. The programme was divided into two sessions and a panel discussion. There was paper presentation by various experts both national and international. Dr. Peter Gross, Project Director, Head of GIZ- North East India. Presented a paper on Jhum Landscape management and biodiversity conservation through rotational agroforestry. Dr. D.K. Chetri, Nagaland, spoke about Jhum optimization in Nagaland: Officer from State

s No weighing scale and measuring tapes in anganwadies

s Lack of interest from beneficiaries to learn in spite of giving training

s Regular monitoring and work has to be guided and checked

s Regular mothers' meeting to be done

s Trainings to be given to Anganwadi workers regularly

s CDPOs, supervisors, and anganwadi workers are given other works by Government. Hence they are not able to maintain reports and do the work well.

s Facilities and fund to be made available to supervisors.

s Anganwadi workers need to be sincere regarding their certificates

s Sufficient provision of nutrition

After this session Madam Moni Deepa, Deputy Director of State Social Welfare Officer spoke to the group on all around development of children and mother's health. She emphasized on the nutritional value of homemade food and the food intake of pregnant women, growing community kitchen garden, community engagement in improving nutrition, planting fruit trees and plants like strawberries. Madam Manjari, Deputy Director, also was present for this meeting.

Agriculture Research Station (SARS) suggested that cultivation of Jhum in the same place for 3 years will sustain Jhum. On this he shared SARS experiences.

In the second session Shri A.M. Singh, Sp Prinicipal Chief Conservator of Forest Govt. of Assam, spoke about the richness of northeast India with biodiversity and how this biodiversity can be used for livelihood. He said that to preserve biodiversity we need to change the mindset of the people. Dr. Lukose P.J., HOD, Social work, ADBU, presented a paper on Gender role and Traditional Agroforestry of North East India.

The panel discussion was on Government Policy towards Preserving Biodiversity and livelihood through traditional agroforestry in North East India.

Training on Conflict Sensitivity

Tennyson Shaiphu & Catherine Chopfoza attended Training on thConflict Sensitivity on 19-24 November 2018 at Mumbai

organized by DPI Misereor partners.

The learning outcome from the training are:

s Introduced to DNH tools and apply them through a case study. The focus was on identifying peace and conflict potentials in a given project area

s Learnt how to analyse the interconnection between the context and the development initiative. The focus was on how to minimize negative impacts while maximizing positive contribution within a given project area

s Learnt how to develop alternative programming options which ensure that we deliver the positive impacts of a project without feeding into local conflict dynamics and causing harm

s Experienced a mixture of methodologies with inputs on DNH framework where focus was given on working in small groups and explore new tools and apply them to real-life case studies.

Future Plan

To implement the learning with the teams from different states over the next 12 months.

Skill Training on Alternative Learning and Living:

The third alternate livelihood training programme was organized by th th NEDSSS on September 15 and 16 for the partners helping them

find innovative ways to find self employment and increase one's own income. The new items learned this time was making umbrella, mosquito repellent, room spray, various high-tech

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Consultation Meeting at DBI

The Regional Health Coordinator attended consultation meeting on rd23 August organized by a NGO SAHAJ in collaboration with IDEA

and Common Health at DBI. They shared about their activities

focused on data driven dialogues for gender equalities and SDGs

being implemented in upper Assam. The agenda is “leave no one

behind” which reflects fair, equitable and inclusive development

process. Their selected targets are: 1. Reducing maternal mortality

rate, 2.Ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health,

3.Eliminating violence against women, 4.Eliminating harmful

practices such as early marriages, forced marriage, and 5.Ensuring

universal access to human rights. They assist the partner

organizations to prepare reports which help in conducting state and

national level discussions, policy dialogue with government officials

and key stake holders and to monitor the progress of selected

targets.

detergents , liquid hand wash, dish wash, winter wash, hair shampoo, vehicle cleaner, pain oil, Vicks, harpic, phenyl, floor cleaner washing soap, bathing soap, ujala, vinegar, glass cleaner etc. This programme was conducted by Mr. Varghese Paul and Mr. Santhosh from Centre for Alternative Learning and Living, Chalakudy, Kerala. 28 participants attended the training.

INSIGHT Civil Service Academy had the inaugural function for the

third batch on 09-07-18. The batch has 50 students who have come

from all the States of North East and one from Kerala. On the day of

inauguration, motivating the students to aim high, Rev.

Fr.Varghese, the Director said that thinking beyond the horizon in

search of knowledge and transformation is the need of the hour. His

Grace Archbishop John Moolachira, the President of NEDSSS,

said that success doesn't mean an absence of problems but it is

overcoming the problems. Other special dignitaries who addressed

the students and were present on this occasion were, His

Excellency Bishop Lumon Monteiro (Bishop of Agartala),

Dr.Rajshekar IPS ( CBI Guwahati Division and faculty member

Insight IAS). Rt .Rev. Monsignor John Kashiphrii ( Vicar General of

Diocese of Imphal), Rev. Fr. Amalraj ( Deputy Secretary of North

East Regional Catholic Bishop's Council ) Rev. Sr. Annie Varghese

SCC (Provincial, Holy Cross Sisters)Adv. MS Idris ( Director ICSA,

Bangalore),and Mr. Rakesh (Branch Manager South Indian Bank).

The function was made colourful and enjoyable by the cultural

events performed by the aspirants. The course will be for coming 10

months.

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