SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School inculcates Joyful Teaching Learning process.

Joyful Learning Kids of SEVAI Shanthi MHS School

“SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School inculcates Joyful Teaching Learning process in the school offers favourable environment for the academic and extracurricular performances of students” Principal of the SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School Mrs.Chitra Balasubramanian  enlightened the teachers and further said, “As educators, we need to take learning seriously. But that does not mean that learning must feel like serious business for our students. By providing joyful learning environments and experiences for our students, we can improve engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes and it would increase pace of learning with activities like playing, exercising, laughing, acting kind, and having choices as to how to participate. Motivation, attention, perseverance, and creativity go up when students are involved in joyful learning environment. We need to design these environments for our students based on what we know about the intelligence, emotions, and learning opportunities by creating an inviting classroom where students feel happy and comfortable helps to lower feelings of stress and increase positive attitudes about learning. Our students may have any number of struggles that make it challenging to be successful in school. We need

Children Learn in Joyful School  Education Environment 

to have the power to create a welcoming, supportive, and interesting place for students to learn. Paying special attention to the learning materials you use in class is also part of designing a joyful classroom. We can create and use content that appeals to our students and they have shown improvements in retention and understanding of the concepts after lessons. Teacher need to take up an approach that connects real life to learning while valuing what is interesting to our students. There are many ways to surprise and delight our students to heighten their interest in what they are learning. Make learning experiences relevant to the group’s interests. We can’t assume that we know what is interesting and enjoyable to our students. To best understand what our students like and care about, it is important to get to know our students better and take notice of what they are happy about. Invite students to share their interests and desired things, and offer choices as often as possible for them to investigate, respond and create in ways that matter to them”.-Govin

Karthigai festival celebrated in SEVAI-RCI Children Open shelter.

Karthigai festival in Open shelter -happy occasion

Karthigai festival was celebrated in SEVAI-RCI Children Open shelter on 11^th December 2019.Karthika Deepam is one of the most ancient festivals that has been celebrated since ages according to Indian history. It is symbolic of the festival of lights in Tamil Nadu and it is considered as extended Deepavali and the occasion occurs during the full moon day in Tamil month of Karthigai, December. The Children and Open house staff of RCI-SEVAI CCRS project decorated the child friendly shelter beautifully with Karthigai lights. The team of Open shelter earlier washed their floors and in proper way and see that the walls and floor look attractively and children friendly. The inmates and team members draw Rangoli near in the floor to mark the festival as well as to make the shelter as children friendly and pleasing to eyes. The lights usually represent the incorporation of happiness and prosperity in the shelter. The inmate children of open shelter enjoyed the festival and try to make their shelter as their home to look attractive and happiness. Mrs.Revathy, Project Coordinator of RCI-SEVAI CCRS Project, Sukumaran, Home Superintend of Open Shelter and home care givers and kids of the Shelter participated in Karthigai Deepam Festival.Revathy, PCO greeted every one present on this occasion and said, “The Open Shelter is an joyful home for the inmates and special days such as Karthigai festival rejuvenate children, fill the shelter with happiness, joy and delight. Every child in the shelter heartily need to celebrate and takes part in special days, whether it is a festival or a special day for some cause. I believe that the celebration of these special days bring happiness of the inmates a spirit of togetherness”. –Govin 

Trichy Parkour (TPK), a free running academy completes its successful seven years of its services initiated on 12.12.2012.

Trichy Parkour (TPK) Team 

Trichy Parkour (TPK), a free running Academy conducted physical training both indoor and outdoor classes for over 1000 passionate people irrespective of age and gender in Trichy, those they meet in Parks, walkers paths and interested schools and Institutions. Its services in Trichy Science Park, Open shelter Under Railway Children-SEVAI, School teachers and pupils of S. S. Matric higher secondary School and the service organizations appreciate the yeoman services of Trichy Parkour Academy for the physical and psychological fitness of its service recipient citizens. Trichy Parkour (TPK) has a team of dedicated team members for their academy services for the interested citizens in their physical training both indoor and outdoor classes. The CCRS project Director appreciated the Trichy Parkour team for their free Physical and psychological indoor exercise support extended for the inmates of Open Shelter over 60 weeks and the services are well valued by the inmates. One of the key functionaries of Trichy Parkour said, “Trichy Parkour practitioner aims to get from one point to another in a complex environment, without assistive equipment and in the fastest and most efficient way possible. Parkour includes running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, rolling, quadrupedal movement, and other movements as deemed most suitable for the situation. Trichy Parkour Free academy is well composed of dedicated team members both male and female as trainers in the Parkour activities in Trichy. Parkour is a lifestyle to get strong physically and psychologically and to be able to adapt to any situation and overcome obstacles in life. It involves various techniques that require periodic training, compact work and experience to attain perfection. It is a non-competitive activity that has no specific age limit or eligibility. Imran thanks the Trichy Population for their cooperation for the successful implementation of Parkour activities in Trichy. TPK functionary explains that TPK is functioning as AOP, an Association of Persons and proposes to register Trichy Parkour Academy as the statutory body for the expansion of Trichy Parkour (TPK) for reaching larger population of Trichy”.-Kris

Childline 1098(Collab), Trichy completes one year services after taken over by SEVAI.

Trichy Childine 1098 (Collab) Hub

Childline 1098,Colloab Director, K.Govindaraju,SEVAI mentioned, “Trichy Childline 1098, a 24-hour free emergency phone and outreach services for children in need of care and protection, has completed one year after being taken over by SEVAI-Trichy organization as a collaborative agency with Nodal agency Department of Social Work, Bishop Heber College, Trichy.
CHILDLINE reaches out to any child who calls 1098. Additionally CHILDLINE is focused on creating awareness on the benefits of 1098 among the public and most marginalized groups of children. CHILDLINE reaches out to those children who are denied their rights, especially street children, child labourers, children who are abused, child victims of flesh trade, child addicts, children in conflict with law and children whose families are in crisis.Childline-1098 has taken up several cases against child marriages, child sexual abuse, child trafficking, corporal punishment, adolescent behavioural problems in schools etc. Open house programmes, involving government officials of district child protection unit, members of police department, education department, Women and Child Welfare Department and the NGOs have been conducted. Awareness programmes with regard to childline, POSCO Act and Corporal Punishment, JJ Act was conducted in schools and colleges during 2019. 'Childline se Dosthi,' week celebrations was conducted in November 2019. To create awareness on childline and discuss issues concerning children, monthly meetings will be organised on second Saturday of every month at 11 am at Childline Collab Agency: SEVAI, Trichy.The childline has received 413 genuine calls from January –November 2019, which has been divided under different categories such as Child marriages, Shelter, Medical, Restoration, Protection from abuse, Sponsorship, Child lost and found, Parents asking for help, Emotional support and guidance, Information and referral to service, Education support etc. and efforts have been taken to support the children through legal and official and professional sources. CHILDLINE provides immediate and emergency assistance and later refers the child to other organizations for long-term rehabilitation. The services provided by Childline 1098 include Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Temporary Shelter, Home Placement, and Institutional Placement”.-Kris

Childline-1098, Trichy organized an open house program

Childline 1098-Team member enlightens the participants

Childline-1098, Trichy organized an open house program for school kids in Bichandarkoil, near Trichy in the premise of Raja Aided School open stage. One of the  Childline-1098 Trichy team members shared his views among the kids and their parents and teachers and said, “The best way to prevent child abuse is to help parents, teachers are to develop the skills and identify the resources they need to understand and meet their children’s needs and protect them from harm and it is important  to practice  the common activities of prevention programs, keys to successful prevention services, and protective factors that increase the health and well-being of children and families and it is the responsibility of  everyone to support families in raising safe and healthy children. The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect and Childline 1098 will be helpful to sensitize awareness on child abuse, including signs associated with

Confident Girl child in the openhouse

maltreatment such as physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment. The harmful effects of child abuse and neglect vary depending on a number of factors, including the circumstances, personal characteristics of the child, and the child’s environment. In many cases, child abuse and neglect have consequences for children, families, and society that last lifetimes. Child line-1098 services provide the most common physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect, including findings from its field experiences”. The team member further said, “We believe that every child has a right to a safe childhood free of violence and it is important time to start the conversation in our communities about how we can keep our children safe. By promoting safety, awareness and dialogue, we can prevent abuse from happening in the first place and help keep our children safe”. Childline-1098 team further narrated the key reasons to Prevent Child Maltreatment and said, “It might seem self-evident that we should work to prevent child maltreatment. The damage it may cause can be even more insidious and far-reaching than most people realize and it is vital to prevent child maltreatment before it hurts children and communities, Child maltreatment can be fatal, Child maltreatment can confuse a child’s normal growth and development, the emotional and physical damage a child may suffer from abuse and neglect is extensive and  consequences of maltreatment include chronic health problems, cognitive and language disorders, and socio-emotional problems such as low self-esteem, lack of trust, and poor relationships with adults and peers. Prevention programs targeted at children can improve a child’s awareness of how best to avoid child maltreatment and other unsafe practices.  Child abuse prevention efforts serve as a way to combat other social problems.  Child abuse prevention creates a more compassionate society, one which places a high value on the welfare of children”. -Govin

Foundation Hirzel and OFI supported SEVAI Rural Technology centre in Sirugamani functions are learning centre for watershed management.

Watershed model set up by SEVAI, visited by Students

Foundation Hirzel and OFI supported SEVAI Rural Technology centre in Sirugamani has established a three dimension Watershed Management model for teaching the trainees and students on the watershed management techniques. Watershed development needs various interventions for soil and water conservation. One such intervention in watershed development is the construction of check dam. The coordinator of the Technology centre K.Devendran said, “Check dams are useful to regulate the flow of water as per needs during summer when there is scarcity of water in water shadow regions of Tamilnadu.Checkdams, percolation tanks, contour and farm bunding, afforestration are some of the key components of Watershed and all these features are marked in the three dimension watershed demo-model and that this demo model is used to describe the process of implementing land use practices and water management practices to protect and improve the quality of the water and other natural resources within a watershed by managing the use of those land and water resources in a comprehensive manner. The watershed project implemented by SEVAI in Dasilnaickanoor is a micro watershed project that results in a plan of how to best protect and improve the water quality and other natural resources in a watershed. The coordinator added, ‘Water is essential for our future. A healthy watershed provides the triple benefits of human, ecological and economic

Tree Nursery Raising

health. The goal of watershed management is to properly balance and manage this resource. Watershed management is an adaptive, comprehensive,

integrated multi-resource management planning process that seeks to balance healthy ecological, economic, and cultural, social conditions within a watershed. Watershed management serves to integrate planning for land and water; it takes into account both ground and surface water flow, recognizing and planning for the interaction of water, plants, animals and human land use found within the physical boundaries of a watershed. Watershed management provides a framework for integrated decision-making to help: assess the nature and status of the watershed; identify watershed issues; define and re-evaluate short and long-term objectives, actions and goals; assess benefits and costs; and implement and evaluate actions. . A healthy, intact watershed minimizes the impacts of flooding and erosion and serves to filter sediments and contaminants so they do not reach our streams, lakes, and groundwater. An abundant supply of clean water is essential for a vibrant economy. Life requires a safe daily supply of water. But water is far more than that: clean surface and ground water is essential to support our high quality of life and the social aspects of our communities.”SEVAI Rural Technology centre has also promoted tree nursery raising techniques unit- Govin 

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School organized Kids day with a theme “Celebrating Kids”

School kids day celebration

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School organized Kids day with a theme “Celebrating Kids”.The Principal of the School, Mrs.Chitra Balasubramaniam spoke on the occasion and said, “Children's early experiences :the bonds they form with their parents and their first learning experiences deeply affect their future physical, cognitive, emotional and

Happy kids

social development. Optimizing the early years of kids’ lives is the best investment we can make as a society in ensuring their future success. The emotional, social and physical development of young children has a direct effect on their overall development and on the adult they will become. That is why understanding the need to invest in very young children is so important, so as to maximize their future well-being. Babies begin to learn about the world around them from a very early age including during the prenatal, prenatal and postnatal period. Family is the single most important influence in a child's life. From their first moments of life, children depend on parents and family to protect them and provide for their needs. Parents and family form a child's first relationships. The first five years of a child's life are fundamentally important. Children learn more quickly during their early years than at any other time in life. They need love and nurturing to develop a sense of trust and security that turns into confidence as they grow. As teachers it’s important to value children’s interests and experiences as it show the children we are listening to them, it helps them to become their own individual person, to concentrate more, have higher self-esteem and it also helps to have. Visual learners learn best through the use of visual aids, diagrams, or other visual tools other than words. Auditory learners process best through listening, reading aloud and talking about ideas. The kids want a simple acknowledgement for all the everyday things they succeed at and do so well, accomplishments other kids might brush off as too easy, or acts adults might not even notice. By recognizing and celebrating such small, everyday successes with kids, parents and teachers can reinforce resilience and self-esteem in immeasurable ways".-Kris

Foundation Hirzel and OFI supports cost effective Rural Technology Centre in SEVAI, Sirugamani.

Ferro cement panels are produced by Women Masons in SEVAI RTC.

Hirzel Foundation supports cost effective Rural Techonolgy Centre through SEVAI a Trichy based NGO which  promotes cost effective Rural Technology centre in the cost effective and energy efficient construction of shelter and the associated civil works in Sirugamani of Trichirapalli District. Housing, next to food and clothing is the most important need of a human being. The Technology project ensures safety, construction cost; expenditure on maintenance, availability of materials and the various components associated with construction sector. SEVAI advocates some guiding principles for developing sustainable alternative building technologies such as energy conservation, concern for environment, (c) minimization of transport and maximization of locally available materials, decentralization of production and maximum use of local skills. SEVAI team views that though energy conservation is a necessity, but it should not be achieved at the cost of human thermal comfort and has prescribed the general guidelines for designing of climate responsive building: Minimization of heat gains during daytime and maximization of heat loss at night in hot seasons, and reverse in cold seasons, Minimization internal heat gain in the hot season,Optimisation of building structure, and  that walls and roof are the two important components of the building envelope that affect the thermal comfort of a building and roof has the strongest thermal impact of heat loss and gain as it receives most of the solar radiation. A combination of traditional knowledge with advanced technology has been preferred and SEVAI views for use of local

Cost Effective shelter constructed by SEVAI

construction materials and recommended relying on technical ability of rural construction workers. Foundation can be done with Random rubble masonry in mud/cement mortar placed in excavation over thick sand bed. Rubble pointing above ground level in stabilized cement mortar. Use of lean cement concrete mix 1:8:16 for base with brick masonry in 1:6 cement mortar footings. Use of lean cement concrete mix as above for base and over burned bricks masonry in cement lime mortar (1:2:12) footings. Arch foundations in place of spread foundations.Walls: Brick work in 1:6 cement mortar using bricks from black cotton and inferior soil stabilized with fly-ash., Rat-trap bond brick work in 1:2:12 cement lime mortar/1:1.5:3 cement sand mortar, Hollow concrete block masonry in cement mortar, Compressed mud blocks masonry in mud mortar, Stabilized mud blocks masonry (4% cement or lime) in stabilized mud mortar., and lime brick walls in 1:6 cement mortar. Roofs can be done with Domes and vaults in brick or stabilized mud block with appropriate mortar, Upgraded thatch roof on appropriate frame work.,Pre-cast RCC “L” panel, Precast RCC cored units in M15 concrete.

Cement Hollow Block Production

Roofs can also be casted with Filler slabs, partly precast RCC planks and joist in M15 concrete, partly precast RCC joist and brick panels, partly precast RCC in hollow concrete blocks, Thin RCC ribbed slabs, Ferro cement channels, Brick funicular shell on edge beam, Bamboo reinforced concrete, Brick funicular shells with RCC edge beams, Brick jack arched over RCC joist. Brick arches: For spanning elements for opening: Flat, semi circular and segmented, precast thin lintel and lintel cum chajja, Brick arch with sand stone chajja, Ferro cement chajjas. For doors and wind frames Precast RCC frames with wood insert, Resin bonded saw dust frame, Polyvinyl chloride frame, Fiber reinforced plastic frame can also be used. Plantation timber styles with particle board inserts. For door panels, Medium density fiber board doors, Cement bonded particle board, Plantation timber style with rice husk board inserts, Red mud polymer panel doors, Ferrocement doors and Polyvinyl chloride doors panels.

Press clipping childline 1098 Trichy

press clippings of Railway children SEVAI-CCRS Project

A co-implementing children in Contact with Railway Stations-CCRS Project of SEVAI, a Trichy based NGO, Railway children and Trichy Railway Division administer Child Assistance Booth in Trichy Railway Junction.

Functioning for over 22 months now at the busy junction, the Child Assistance Booth, a combined scheme of SEVAI, Railway Children and Tiruchi Railway has rescued several runaway minors found wandering at the station. During 2018 and till date, the Child Assistance Booth has rescued 1528 minors a majority of whom are runaway children. A majority of them are boys and around 10% are girls. The reasons for children leaving their homes have been found to be varied. Interaction with them shows that conflict with parents and teachers, domestic problem, separated parents, lack of parental care and inability to cope with studies are among factors that trigger the fleeing. The Child Assistance Booth has a team of social workers and outreach workers working round-the-clock in three shifts at the junction. While the outreach workers rescue the runaways, the social workers examine the immediate needs of such minors. The rescued minors are brought to the booth and their immediate needs are addressed to put them at ease. Usually, such children are found with a wavering mind engulfed by a sense of anxiety and loneliness. It is for this reason that they are made to feel comfortable through pep talk and handed over to the Government Railway Police or Railway Protection Force as per procedure and from there on to the Child Welfare Committee for initiating further steps, the SEVAI representative said. There have also been instances where the rescued minor has hailed from north Indian States. A proper follow-up is carried out once the children are reunited with their parents under the instructions of the Child Welfare Committee. All efforts are taken to restore the runaway children with their parents after following due procedures. Counseling is provided to the child and parents during the restoration process. If the child is not inclined to stay with the parents, they are given safe shelter to pursue education and constantly motivated to go home. Parents need to understand the sentiments of their child and spend adequate time with them to prevent such tendencies from creeping in the minor a child activist says.-Govin

SEVAI Shanthi Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai commemorates Red Day Celebration on August30th 2019

Kids and Teachers in Red Day Celelbration in SEVAI School

Sarah Sebaoun, a teacher of SEVAI Shanthi Higher Secondary School reports. “On August 30^th, we organised a Red Day Celebration following on our Colour Day Theme that SEVAI Shanthi School started with the younger students. After the enthusiasm and success that the two past editions that Blue and Yellow day had, we decided to have a Red Day to complete the primary colours sessions. In this day, our constant aim to improve and learn, we introduced some new activities. To develop their sensorial skills, we prepared some Montessori based activities in which the children were able to manipulate different shapes, materials and to create their own and unique piece of work.We also prepared some red colour objects of everyday life for the children to touch and see, as well as a fancy-dress contest with red colour things for Pre-KG. All the SEVAI Shanthi School community participated to make a success out of this day by contributing somehow with materials, decorations or activities. We believe that teamwork is important to build new events of this kind among our students. The class and teachers from Sevai Special School also joined the celebration wearing red colour dresses and decorating their classroom. We are looking forward to new adventures for our school community”. -Kris

Krisha Jayanthi -2019 Celebrated in SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School.

Krishan Jayanthi celebration-children dressed up for the occasion

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School community gathered around the Perumal and Pillayar school temples to celebrate Krishna Jayanthi. Every year, the school celebrates the birth of lord Krishna between August or September and, this year it is on August 23^rd.Our youngest students captured all the attention today with their colourful and traditional dresses. The LKG and UKG children dressed up as Krishna and Rathai and all the students visited the temple to do poojai and pray in front of the God. The sole reason of celebrating this festival is bringing people together so that principles of unity strengthen and we didn’t want to miss this opportunity to do the same among our school community. Lord Krishna's birth is symbolic of the victory of good over evil. It was a very special celebration in which all took part. - Sarah 

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary school, Petavaithalai celebrated the Independence Day-2019

Section of Participants of the Independance Day Function

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary school, Petavaithalai celebrated the Independence Day in school premise, with great involvement and show. The school building and the ground were cleaned and decorated for the occasion. A flag pole was put up at school ground. The seating arrangement was made in the school Auditorium. Markings were made on the ground with white lines. The flower pots were kept all along the path. There was great enthusiasm among students. The school band of students took its position half an hour before the actual function was to begin. The students had taken their places well before the time. They were all in school uniform. The guests began to arrive at 79.15 a.m. the teachers received them and offered those seats. All the respectable persons, parents of students and teachers of other schools were invited on this occasion. The function began exactly at 9.30 a.m. all who were present stood in attention. The principal of the school, Ms.Chitra hoisted the National flag. The petals of rose fell on us. The students sang a song in honor of the national flag. She made an impressive speech and said, “Colonial powers were transferred to India on August 15, 1947. The Constituent Assembly, to who power was to be transferred, met to celebrate India's independence at mid night on August 14, 1947. It was then that the free India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru gave his famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech.  Today we celebrate the 73rd Independence Day of our great Nation.  On this joyous occasion I convey my greetings and good wishes to all and pray for their peace, progress and prosperity. Today, India is looked upon as the largest and most vibrant democracy in the world.  In recent years India has been well known the world over for its achievements in several fields, particularly in the arena of Information Technology.   The greatest achievement of this country is that in spite of its vast diversity and a population of 1/6 of entire humanity, the country has continued to remain intact and strong even after over seven decades of independence. A great challenge to be faced by India in the near future is shortage of food. India being predominantly agriculture based economy, and with a vast population of

National cultural events by school children

over a billion people has to be self sufficient in terms of food production to feed its people. Thanks to its great farming community, ever since Independence India has been largely self sufficient in terms of food crops and has always grown crops much beyond its needs.India has always had a vision and a message for the world. From the very beginning of our civilization we have believed that the world is one and humanity is a single family. India is committed to establish ties of friendship and co-operation with all countries. India's engagement with the world is intensifying both in the economic and political fields. India is a country that has, and is, contributing to regional and global peace and stability”. The guest of honour Mr.Pichaimani asked the participants to take pledge to safeguard the freedom of nation. He also reminded us of great sons of India, Mahatma Gandhi, Pt. Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, and their sacrifices to the nation. After that different groups of students presented a programme. Everyone liked the programme.Prizes were distributed the students and sweets were distributed to the participants. In the end, all stood in attention. All the students, teachers, parents and participants sang the National Anthem in chorus. With this the function was over. -Kris

Child Welfare Committee-Trichirapalli celebrated 73rd Independence Day in Trichy.

Sweets distributed by CWC Chairperson

Child Welfare Committee-Trichirapalli, Department of Social Defence, RCI-SEVAI CCRS Project, Trichirapalli Child line 1098 celebrated 73^rd India’s Independence Day in the SEVAI Open Shelter of RCI-SEVAI CCRS Project situated in Kalairangam Premises of Trichirapalli.Tmt.R.Kamala, Chairperson, of CWC and CWC members Dr.M.Gnana Velu, Tmt.Arul Selvi, Adv.N.Krishna Moorthy and Dr.F.Carter Premaj part took in this Independence Day Celebrations.CWC member Dr.M.Gnanavel welcomed the gathering. The inmates of the Open Shelter and RCI-SEVAI Team and Childline 1098 collab team members and the guests stood round the flag pole, the Director of RCI-SEVAI and Childline 1098 collab Director and Treasurer of the District Welfare Committee, K.Govindaraju hoisted the flag and the participants stood in attention and gave salute to the flag.CWC Member Adv.N.Krishnamoorthy delivered the Independence Day speech and said, “Fifteen August, is a red letter day in the history of India. On this day in 1947, our country becomes free form the long imprisonment of the British rule. Since 1947, fifteenth August is celebrated every year with great joy and pride. It reminds us for the great struggle of our freedom from the British rule. The great sacrifice for our freedom fighters are remembered, which serves as a beacon light for the development of this great country. It is an occasion of celebration for every Indian and the whole nation celebrate a holiday from all work and take a pledge to work whole heatedly for the development of this country and preservation of Independence. The whole

Childline 1098,Trichy collab Director honoured

nation pays homage to the security forces who have laid down their lives for the honor and security of the country”.  Tmt.R.Kamala, Chairperson, of CWC congratulated the Childline 1098 for bagging the certificate of appreciation for the good work done by Trichy Childline Collab from the District Collector on the occasion of celebration of 73^rd Independence Day arranged by the Trichy District Administration. The Chairperson also appreciated the RCI-SEVAI team for their noble work for the reaching the needy children those care and protection under CCRS Project. CWC members Tmt.Arul Selvi and Dr.F.Carter Premaj distributed prizes to the inmates of the Open Shelter those successfully participated in the various Independence Day events.SEVAI Associate Director proposed vote of thanks and said “This day always remind me of the untold sacrifices of the fighters of freedom. We should worship those patriots who shed their blood for achieving Freedom”. Sweets and souvenirs were distributed for the participants of the Independence Day. - Kris

Childline 1098, (Collab) Trichirapalli District, was honoured with certificate of appreciation by District Collector on Independence day-2019.

District Collector  hands over the certificate of appreciation to Childline Collab

Trichy: Childline 1098, (Collab) Trichirapalli District, was honoured with certificate of appreciation by District Collector of Trichirapalli District for outstanding work done for children – for 2019 at the Independence Day celebrations Held in Trichy on Thursday. I.Murali Kumar, the Project coordinator of Childline 1098 received the Certificate of Appreciation from Thiru.S.Sivarasu, I.A.S, District Collector Trichirapalli District.Childline-1098 (Collab) is entrusted to Trichy based NGO,SEVAI, which has been serving for poor and needy  in this Trichirapalli District over four decades in the areas of development of Children, women, differently abled, homes for homeless, water and sanitation, promotion of cost effective technology, running rural schools, organic farming, watershed management, SHG promotion, response to disaster, HIV intervention, Railway Children-SEVAI CCRS Project, running open shelter for boys  etc.  Director of SEVAI/Director of Child line collab,K.Govindaraju congratulated Muralikumar for receiving the prestigious certificate of appreciation from District Administration. Child Welfare Committee Chairperson, Tmt.R.Kamala, and other CWC members congratulated Childline 1098 (Collab) for receiving the certificate of appreciation.K.Govindaraju,Director, Childline-1098 collab stated, " CHILDLINE India is a project of Ministry of Women and child development.Childline India foundation operates a telephone helpline   called Childline, for children in distress. It was India's 24-hour;toll free , phone outreach service. CHILDLINE works for the protection of rights of all children aged from 0 to 18. Their special focus is on all children in need of care and protection, especially the more vulnerable sections, that includes, Victims of child sexual abuse, Street children and youth living alone on the streets, Child labourers working in the unorganised and organized sectors, Domestic help, especially girl domestics, Children affected by physical / sexual / emotional abuse in family, schools or institutions,Children who need emotional support and guidance, Victims of child trafficking,Children abandoned by parents or guardians,Missing children,Run away children, Children who are victims of substance abuse,Differently-abled children, Children in conflict with the law,Children in institutions, Mentally challenged children,HIV/ AIDS infected children, Children affected by conflict and disaster, Children whose families are in crisis. It also helps the children who are in need of care and protection. Child line number is - 1098. Within 60 minutes help can be reached to the child and crisis can be handled.It may involve going to the police station, Child Welfare committee, Juvenile welfare board or Hospital.  childline gives children a place to tell their ordeal, at least they can share it with somebody, they get counselled or some help can be provided to them".-Kris

Trichy Childline1098 Collab created safety awareness among the school children.

Childline 1098 collab counselor creates awareness

Trichy Childline1098 Collab created awareness among the school children in Government aided Primary school in Bichandarkoil of Manachanallur Block of Trichirapalli District about good touch and bad touch and team member Social work counselor said “For children, "good" touch is touch that cares for them, that is necessary for their health or safety, or makes them feel safe, or is fun. "Bad" touch is any touch that they don't want or makes them feel scared, or any secret touch, or any touch on their genitals or bottom, unless it's necessary for their health. The differences between safe and unsafe touch are important to parents and teachers when it comes to their children, especially young kids who are in elementary and middle schools. It's also important to teach adults that we have the primary responsibility for keeping children safe. So whether it is schools, families, first responders, sports teams, etc, it's important for all of us to be aware and invested in keeping our children safe. The most important thing is for parents and teachers to have that dialog with the child and the dialog that it's okay in the context of having open and front discussions about our bodies."Another childline 1098 team member Gandhimathi said, “In India, CHILDLINE 1098 is the first national 24-hour free emergency phone outreach service for children in need of care and protection. Its mission, through the guiding principles ‘Connect’, ‘Catalyse’, ‘Collaborate’ and ‘Communicate’, is to create a safe system able to ensure the rights that should be granted to every single children of the world.We, SEVAI, is partner organisation of CHILDLINE 1098-collab and we operate in the entire district of Trichirapalli. CHILDLINE works for the protection of rights of all children aged from 0 to 18. Their special focus is on all children in need of care and protection, especially the more vulnerable sections, that includes,Victims of child sexual abuse,Street children and youth living alone on the streets, Child labourers working in the unorganised and organized sectors, Domestic help, especially girl domestics, Children affected by physical / sexual / emotional abuse in family, schools or institutions, Children who need emotional support and guidance, Children of commercial sex workers, Child victims of the flesh trade, Victims of child trafficking, Children abandoned by parents or guardians, Missing children, Run away children, Children who are victims of substance abuse,Differently-abled children, Children in conflict with the law,Children in institutions, Mentally challenged children,HIV/ AIDS infected children, Children affected by conflict and disaster and Children whose families are in crisis. It also helps the children who are in need of care and protection”. Govin 

Trichy Kids celebrate Independence Day at Annanagar Science Park.

Cheerful kids with tri-colur flags

‘Happy Independence Day to Each and Every Citizen of India’, kids in Tennur Annanagar Park greeted their peers and citizens. The kids glued the Tri-Color Flags in the shirts of the walkers and users of Science Park on 15^th August 2019 as part of the commemoration of Indian Independence day and share sweets with the park users. On 15th August 1947, we became a free country and every year everyone around India celebrates this day in their heart. In Thennur Annanagar there is a science Park with trees and fresh air. This park best suits for early morning walking. Kids and people of all walks of life used to go there for walking and do some yoga and breathing exercises. Parkour and fitness awareness programmes also takes place here. The park is managed by Trichy Municipal Corporation. The park user kids took initiative of celebrating Independence Day in the park. The park user appreciated the kids’ initiative of sharing their happiness and their awareness of the importance

Kids glue tri-colur flag to a senior citizen

of this day and the reason behind celebrating it every year. The parents of the kids and seniors    shared the information with the kids about sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and their journey and efforts to make Indian a free country  and about the importance of this day and connect them to love and feel pride about India.-Kris

SEVAI: Raja Government Aided Primary School celebrated India’s 73rd Independence Day

Trichy: Independence Day Celebration India’s 73rd Independence Day was celebrated in Government Aided Raja Primary School, Bichandar Koil, managed by SEVAI.   The day inspired patriotic feelings especially with hoisting of the National flag and a March Past by the students. The students also presented cultural events on the importance of India’s independence. This school commemorates this day by arranging for various skits, competitions and other events also which remind and celebrate the arduous struggle many had to go through in order to enjoy the Independence we have today. The Head Mistress; Ms.S.Narmadha delivered the Independence Day speech among the students and participants. The Head Mistress spoke, “The Independence Day of India, which is celebrated throughout the Country on the 15^th of August every year, holds tremendous ground in the list of national days, since it reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliverance from the clutches of British colonialism of more than 200 years. It was on 15^th August 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism, and the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the Country. India's gaining of independence was a tryst with destiny, as the struggle for freedom was a long and tiresome one, witnessing the sacrifices of many freedom fighters, who laid down their lives on the line. The day is observed as national festival and is treasured with great passion all over the country”. The program ended with distribution of sweets. -Kris

Trichy Parkour (TPK) gains momentum.

Parkour Demo by trainer, Imran

Trichy Parkour (TPK), an Adventure Sports activity which was launched in December 2012 in Trichy by Mohamed Imran Shajahan with the coordination of like-minded youth those as Sam Alexander, Muthu, and Jamal Mohamed in association with 15 team members with a vision of that TPK shall be a pioneer to project Parkour as a Safe, healthier and long term sport in India and Mission that TPK strives towards a slim, fitter, healthier India and to Infuse Indian traditional sports into internationally arts in Indian domain. Trichy Parkour, a discipline that is unique gains momentum steadily in Trichy and it involves training the body and mind to move past obstacles in the path of the partakers using movements such as jumping, vaulting, climbing, crawling, balancing, etc. Parkour is simply used to get as far away from danger as fast as possible and in situations where we have to chase someone we can easily catch someone by shortening out route.Mohamed Imran Shajahan elucidates “the experienced TPK team members are conducting physical training both indoor and outdoor classes for people irrespective of their age and gender and over seven years Trichy Parkour (TPK) have trained over 400 students in Trichy and these enthusiastic students are usually the people whom we meet and greet in our Trichy streets, of all walks of life including physically challenged.” The founder is proud of expressing that TPK is still at their

Trichy Parkour Participants

early years, they are first if not the best Parkour Team in India. It gives kids the opportunity to explore their environments and if taught properly, it also helps them in traversing an environment safely by identifying potential treacherous points, Focus a lot on strengthening your body. Being strong to be useful is what Parkour is about”. Currently TPK conducts its project in Public Science Park, Annanagar of Trichy City Municipal Corporation.Trichy Parkour (TPK) strives towards achieving their objective of ‘To be the number one PARKOUR team in India in quality and safety with a philosophy of inculcating the qualities of its target population such as Self discipline, Focus, Determination, Control of fear, Humility, Helping others and positive way of live etc.TPK Proposes to undertake additional courses such as  Free running, Chase tag,Calisthanics, Crossfit, Slack lining, Rock climbing, Body building, Karate, Silambam, Boxing, Nunchaku,Valari,Tonfa,Yoga etc.-Govin