2010 2011

Contact details: Bus stand Sohagpur Distt- Hoshangabad (m.p.)India Tel-07575-278336,278195 Fax-07575-278186 Email-dalitsangh@sify.com
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Index
Sr No. Particulars Page Number

1 2 32 3 4 5 6 7

Fonuders Message Intorduction / Vision / Mission Hisitory Map / Dalit Sangh Working Areas Commuity Based Rehabilitation- Disability (Sight Saver) Child Reporter (Unicef) Ensuring Basic Health Care And Education Right (Terr Des Hommes)

02 03 04 05 06 09 13

8 9 10 11

Livelihood Programme For Marginalized Community

(Department of Science and Technology India Government)

15 17 20 21

Dalit Adhikar Abhiyan (ACTION aid India) Work on Drug Addiction ( MP Government ) Project output & And Dissemination / Capacity building programmes

12 13 14 15

Other achievements Project Management Section Governing body Paper clipping

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Founders Message
At the time of setting up of dalit Sangh the though of taking such big and Herculean task that we did not have even much idea about never came into our mind but then there is an adage that says where there is will there is a way. Last year when we sat and contemplated about the organization, we ourselves could not believe that how we did all these. On the very next moment the other thought clicked in the mind at still have miles to go, there are so many things to do that even the entire life is not enough. Last year the work started on creating child journalists and now there and are more than 340 child journalists in the state. All these children are from the far-flung villages and rural schools of the state of which 60 per cent are girls. The organization had started this project in association with UNICEF The monthly newspaper Phool Jaise Bacho KI Pahal also stated publishing in new color shape. At the outset, we faced little difficulties in news and editing but the young journalist did not only wrote quite refined and balanced news and minimizing the troubles but they also took the responsibility of looking after the editing part and freed the organization from this. Former President Honble A.P.J. Abdul Kalam met child reporter at Bhopal at his visit of Bhopal and appreciate the efforts of organization and supporting agency also. His website also mention the efforts of child reporter with appreciation.We strongly feel that the dedication and the fire that we see in the child journalist (especially girls) will certainly reach the national level. The work that we did for the economic rehabilitation of the visually impaired and physically handicapped people has been presented on Asis level. This project is being run with the help of Sight Savers. Every class of the Bankhedi and Sohagpur blocks got benefited of this project and the economic rehabilitation of the visually impaired and physically handicapped people has already been done. The organization is continuously making efforts to bring the pardhi community to the mainstream of the society. The organization has not only worked hard for the economic rehabilitation of the community but also for the self respect and human rights. Dalit Sangh is given the credit of being the only organization all across the Madhya Pradesh to work for the upliftment of pardhi community. The institution is continuously working for bringing the entire Pardhi community to a common platform in association through various projects in association with UNDP and CEE. The Dali tights campaign that is run with the help of Action Aid in Hoshangabad and Harda districts has brought many positive changes in their mentality and life style. Today they are aware about their and living their life with dignity.It is the matter of great pride in itself. Sangh has also started a fellowship program under which it has given fellowship to a dalit girl who is known as Udan Pari (flying angel) in the entire district. She has been given fellowship for one year. The organization , at the same time, following the tradition of rewarding the social workers has rewerded many of them by organizing various programs. The organization studies every class and institution of the society on its own level. Under this, it studied various aspects of Pardhi, Mongia and Sapera communities. Like social, economic and political thoroughly and published books on them. Apart from monthly newspaper, the company has been mentioned in the progressive report of Action Aid that is published fron Italy. Dalit Sangh is for all and every one relies on it due to which the organization is continuously moving ahead on the path of development. The Sangh, in the near future, is going to work on the issues like earning livelihood and consumer awareness. By the dint of enthusiasm and energy and the reliability of the communities, the organization ha today emerged on the global arena. Because of this students from abroad and cities of the country like Delhi, Bangalore and others started coming here. It is due to the truthfulness and a clear vision towards its ambition that world famous NGOs like TDH, UNICEF, UNDP, CEE. Action Aid, Sight Savers along with government of India are working with it. Once again, I am grateful to all the workers, co-institutions and the communities for taking the organization on the world level. With best wishes. Yours

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INTRODUCTION
Dalit Sangh has been working from last 26 years for a class of society which has been victim of ignorance. The prime objective of the organization is to work social status, human and other rights and solve the issues related issues related to health, hygiene and employment for this class. In addition to this, the organization also aims at working for the child rights related issues. The functional areas of the organization range from Sohagpur and Bankhedi Blocks of the Harda district to Harda Block of the Harda District. The organization in association with the institution like ACTION AID, THD, UNDP, UNICEF and Sight Savers work for backward class rights, health education, bio-diversity conservation on the bai of traditional skills of the Pardhi community and executes many projects for the innocent children and the rehabilitation of the blind people. Besides, the organization continuously works for the education of the deprived children and for the health and the rehabilitation of the old age people.

VISION
A society always comes into existence due to kind of people who live in there, if the spirit of discrimination and disparity strengthens among them in that society then the clashes will keep taking place and it will collapse. In such an unstable and imbalanced society the development wil never be uniform. The powerful people will keep gaining more powers and the existence of the weaker section will always be in the danger. In such a condition, an endeavor is needed that can put a check on this series of conflicts and collapses. The vision of this organization is to form society where there is no discrimination is made on the basis of caste and disparity between the rich and poor does not exist. Every human being in that society should live with dignity and self respect.

MISSION
The organization according to its principle is heading towards the formation of an ideal society where every individual cannot be necessary rich but it will be ensured that no one is poor. Every person in this society should have the basic facilities like health, education, source to earn livelihood, food, shelter, clothes etc. on the top of that every individual out there should have dignity, their rights should be safeguarded and awareness among them will be ensured. The awareness should not only be towards the rights but also towards the duties. The spirit of mutual cooperation should be alive and the evils like discrimination should not hollow the society. The mission of this organization is to create such society and it is committed to play the role of a torchbearer in this direction.

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HISTORY
Dalit sangh was established in 1985 by Dr.Gopal Narayan Awte. Dalit Sangh, committed for the social, political and educational upliftment of the Dalits and the weaker section of the society, is heading towards its broad mission with its vision from last 25 years. During these years the organization has been instrumental in getting the people of the weaker section a respectful status. The organization has not only argued for the rights of such peoplebut also tried to ensure their overall development through various activities. The sangh has always tried to make the basic facilities available for them, to make them educated and aware towaeds their rights and duties and to benefit them through various schemes of the government. In brief, the sangh in these last 25 years have to strengthen these people not only socially but economically and educationally so they gain a respectful status in the society and breathe in open air with dignity. The organization is registered under Madhya Pradesh Society Act 1973 (code 44 of 1973) with serial number 3633/96. During these years the sangh with the various funding agencies has been successfully running many activities like Dalit Right Campaign, Health education, Conservation of bio-diversity by connecting the traditional skills of the Pardhi community people with the mainstream source of livelihood, for the rehabilitation and welfare of the blind people and the innocent people. The organization has got the relaxation in tax payment under section 80G of Income Tax Act. Besides, the Sangh is also eligible for getting funds from International Funding Institutions. The sangh, is running its activities in 354 villages of Sohagpur and Bankhedi blocks of Hoshangabad district and the Harda block of Harda district. The organization is awarded with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial National Award 2008 by Madhya Pradesh government. This award is the symbol that the organization is working in a right direction. This gives organization a moral strength. The organization is quite hopeful that, riding on its aims, it will contribute more in the social welfare works. The organization believes that if some positive changes takes place in a person or a community with its efforts then there cannot be any bigger achievements than this.

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DALIT SANGH WORKING AREAs DETAILS

Name of program/Name of supporting org.

Village Family

Woman Man

Girl

Boy

Total

Dalit Adhikar Abhiyan (H,bad/Harda) Actoinaid CBR/Sight Savers Baccho Ki Pahal/UNICEF LivelyHood/UNDP/CEE (Pardhi community) Child Health and Education/TDH Lively Hood/DST (Government of India)
TOTAL

221 320 50 07 30 05 608

12682 1966 340 70 1050 120 16193

20800 2621 1234 70 2630 105 27460

21385 3026 1448 68 2850 205

10044 559 245 127 420 310

10300 551 210 102 400 298 11861

62529 6757 3137 367 6300 918 80008

28982 11705

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COMMUITY BASED REHABILITATION (PERSON WITH DISABILITY)

Aim of the Programme :
To raise Community base awareness on Blindness, To Rehabilitate (Economic and social)Person with Disability in Community, To associate community with rehabilitation programmes.

The Quantitative outputs are as follows:

Scanning Ca mp Meetings with Different Groups(with Panch Sarpanch, A.N.M., Teacher, Parents, D.P.O., S.H Groups, Asha Volunteer) Awareness Camps Village Level Meetings Workshops Organized Participanted I.E.C.Material (Posters) Developed Exposer Visit (Bhopal) Number Of Beneficiaries Education Livelihood (Certification, Training, Concessions And Economic Rehabilitation) 10 Schools 09

22(Participants:790) 30 (Participants771) 01 04 03 01 23 226

Annual Report DSS 1020 to 2011 Our work has helped us in increasing our reach to the common public, especially children and girl child with disability. We have also

initiated our work on entry-level and new avenues has helped us in reaching people from different domains in working area. Being a part of some of the national and regional level campaigns on Person with disability programme.. We have also been able to improve our networking system with many national and local level NGOs. These features have helped us to become more aware of national and international level practices and has facilitated by the

approaches helping us to improve our programmes efficiency and effectiveness. As an NGO which is increasingly dealing with blindness, disability and limited social freedom to Person with Disability, it is essential to support , train and equip the Person with Disability. As a civil society organization we have experienced that the community based rehabilitation programme is appropriate for person with disability. our project area is two blocks of Hoshangabad District : Sohagpur and Bankhedi, the programme supports, educates, advocates

and equip the person with disability. In our expansion phase organization surveyed Pipariya Block and identified 1555 person with disability.

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0&16Children

Percentage

No. of people

boys girls Males Females total Project area VI 11 10 42 68 131 8.2 HI 40 27 63 34 164 10.4 OH 182 111 483 192 968 62.5 Mlti disability 24 12 14 07 57 3.3 MI 34 22 78 38 172 11.6 LV 13 11 23 16 63 4.5 Total 304 193 703 355 1555 The programme is supported by Sightsaver, reviews and assessments performed by internally and externally also as per norms of supporting agency.

HIGHLIGHTS
We have been able to carry out the project activities and there have been qualitative improvements. 38 person with disability rehabilitated, 21 children with disability integrated with education, certificastion of 101 person with disability and 95% person with disability of two blocks benefited with govt. supported scholarships and pensions. Established block level DPOs (Disable Persons Orgnisation) in our project area. We have also been planning to expand our project to other areas to give a holistic approach to the existing systems. However, it will depend on the funds received by the organization. We have been taking up initiatives for rehabilitating person with disability with the help of institutions, authorities and other private sector organizations who have agreed to help voluntarily by taking care of their education as well as by giving them employment opportunities. Dalit Sangh is an active member in Madhya Pradesh Viklangta Manch, which is a state level Forum to support the person with disability initiative. The Manch consists of Civil Society organization representatives , authorities and person with disability. Continuous local village and block meetings acknowledged by Govt. Authorities. Electronic and print media provide sufficient space for our programmes. Our efforts are appreciated by Other agencies and Authorities also.

I live in Bankhedi block in village tindwada. I am visually impaired. I was given continuous training from the workers of Dalit sangh for my daily works for my mobility in my house and out of the house. I have two brothers, mother, father in my house. They gave me stick training, money identity training, allotted me certificate, railway pass, linked me to social justice board, and helped me to get my pension. Due to CBR program I started earning through vermiculture. I can save 1200 rs and it takes 90 days to be ready. I am very happy and now I help my brothers in agriculture. And its all possible due to Dalit Sangh and Sight Savers.

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CHILD REPORTER
Aim of the Programme :
To prepare child reporters , To publish news-letter every month, To increase awareness of the children on child rights, To develop childrens understanding on village-level initiatives, To develop childrens understanding on Violence Against Children and Child Abuse, To communicate childrens voice at administrative, authorities and non-political domain. To integrate child-centric issues with active participation.

The Quantitative outputs are as follows:

Meet ings wit h Differ ent Gro ups(wit h Teacher and Parent s) Wo rksho p o rganized (Child Repo rt er) Wo rksho p o rganized (Cart oo n & P ho to graphy) Int er-st at e Wo rksho p New Let t er Published (Mo nt hly) Int ernat io nal int er n st ud y Celebr it y I nt er viewed ( fo r mer Ho nble President A.P.J.Abdu l Kalam) Expo ser Vis it (Bho pal) Nu mber Of Benefic iar ies Child ren Presently Dalit Sangh have 340 Child Reporters in Hoshangabad District(5 05 04 03 01 12 01 04 01 340

Blocks) and to take the Child Reporters initiative farther Dalit Sangh proposes to include more junior child reporters under the programme for a specific period. The project outlines various activities with children and all others concerned with the

Annual Report DSS 1020 to 2011 process right from organizing, mobilizing, capacity building, skill development, improving presentation skills and inculcating command over language of their understanding backed with constant support, handholding and regular program monitoring and assessment. In order to empower the poor villagers, SC's and ST's communities voices, issues of child rights and their restoration Dalit Sangh came up with idea of grooming Child Reporters as a supplement to achieve its mandate. It all started 3-4 years back when it was conceived that Children from rural backdrop would be groomed with the qualities of journalism and to inculcate them with such values that make them able to raise a voice against the disparities, inequality and prejudice happening around them. Final numbers of child reporter are: Block Village School Child reporter 5 51 25 340 This idea was well appreciated by various esteemed Agencies and supported the cause for the last few years. As this idea has been

instrumental in bringing about social change though silently in getting feedback from the pupils about their weal and woes including problems and suggestions from areas where generally nobody cares to know about. The child reporters

initiative has been a tremendous success and has offered substantial potential for replication. We have come across scores of instances wherein the issues raised by the child reporters have been helpful in bringing about the desired changes, created results, compelled the administration to mend the process wherever

required, improved quality of Mid Day Meal, helping remove caste barriers, witnessing increase in awareness amongst the children about their rights and have gained courage as a result of processes evolved for implementation of programme with constant interaction to put forward any issue of

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Annual Report DSS 1020 to 2011 importance with the administrative officials, elected representatives and other government machinery through wider coverage of their publication. The child reporters have also made the machinery to function with

education

punctuality and utmost quality. The objective of this project is to prepare the children as young journalists so that they can contemplate on the problems faced by the community, be aware of their rights, and address the same through a newsletter. The children have published articles on topics of local importance, such as unclean toilets in schools and poor quality of teachers. The problems addressed in the newspaper have often been attended to by the authorities. For instance, once a school teacher who sexually harassed students was exposed by the newspaper, and he was subsequently expelled. A kuchcha road in Gundrai village was cemented, thanks to the reportage in the newspaper. This breed of young journalists has thus gained immense confidence in the process. They have also had the opportunity to interview the officer of UNICEF, Angla Balpur (USA) and Program Coordinator of UNO (United Nations Organization) Dr. Charis (Japan). These children are often taken to several workshops on subjects like news sources, news gathering and news editing, in the Babai, Pipariya and Hoshangabad blocks in order to develop their technical skills in the field. They are also taught photography, interviewing skills, cartooning, collecting, reporting and editing. The paper was also highly appreciated by the ex-President APJ Abdul Kalam who suggested that they write about people involved in social work in rural areas. Besides ensuring empowerment of the student community, the paper has also provided a platform for students, teachers and parents alike, to envision a more democratic society founded on the principles of progressive social change.

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Annual Report DSS 1020 to 2011 We are proposing to include 250 child reporters out of 5 development blocks of Hoshangabad district viz. Babai, Hoshangabad, Bankhedi, Piparia and Sohagpur in the same schools as had been identified for the previous years with junior batches. To ensure

sustainability of the efforts of previous years the Senior child journalists also require to be offered handholding support for them

separate plan of action is enumerated in the activity plan.

Highlights
Former President Honble A.P.J. Abdul Kalam met child reporter at Bhopal at his visit of Bhopal and appreciate the efforts of organization and supporting agency also. Former President Honble A.P.J. Abdul Kalams website also mention the efforts of child reporter with appreciation. Child reporters raised local issues and the newspaper is continue. Most of the child reporter are girls and they interviewed top Officials of Unicef, editor of Delhi Press and Govt. Officers. All the leading newspapers published the news of child reporters in their newspaper. I am Gopal from Baharpur. Sometimes I thought about the great leaders of our country how they must be? How do they talk or share their views with others etc it was my dreamMy dreamcame to be in reality when I met Dr, A.P.J. Abdulkalam at Raj Bhavan Bhopal. A delegation of child reperters of Dalit Sangh was given the time to be with him on 14th November 2010. I was one of the member of that group and we had discussion with that great personality for more than sixty minutes. This time became memorable in my life. Due to Dalit Sangh organization my dreams came to be.

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ENSURING BASIC HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION RIGHT

Aim of the Programme:
To raise awareness o n ado lescent child and wo men's healt h, To raise awar eness o n ch ild r ig ht s, To raise awareness o n Fo rest Act and Mahat ma Gand hi Nat io nal E mp lo yment Guarant ee Act .

The Quantitative outputs are as follows:

Covered Area Beneficiaries (with Panch Sarpanch, A.N.M., Teacher, Parents, D.P.O., S.H Groups, Asha Volunteer) Health Awareness Camps MNREGA and Forest Act Awareness Camps Village Level Meetings Child Vaccination Workshops Organized MNREGA and Forest A Workshops Organized Health
The resident of rural and forest area living in difficult circumstances and our organization initially intervene in ten villages. Our organization address the issue of Livelihood (MNREGA), Health (Adolescent Child, Women's Health and Clean Drinking Water) and Child Rights (Education). Dalit Sangh reinforce

10 891

10(beneficiaries: 264) 10(beneficiaries: 290) 30 (Participants771) 90 % 01 01

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Annual Report DSS 1020 to 2011 existing health structures, carries out medical examinations with referrals, promotes healthy behaviour and concentrated hygiene awareness

sessions with children in schools and their families helps to decrease the risks of water borne diseases.The programme is supported by Terre Des Hommes(PSF), reviews and assessments performed by internally and externally also as per norms of supporting agency.

HIGHLIGHTS
We have been able to carry out the project activities and there have been qualitative improvements. 90% children covered under facilitation programme. People living in project area benefited by Maternity Benefits and family planning measures. Rate of Child Marriage Decrease after our intervention in project area. 205 Families have got 60 days job in MNREGA. 41 families have got land possession under forest act. We have also been planning to expand our project to other areas to give a holistic approach to the existing systems. However, it will depend on the funds received by the organization. Continuous local village and block meetings acknowledged by Govt. Authorities. Our efforts are appreciated by Other agencies and Authorities also.

I am Gulvati I live in village Gonadeh, tehsil Sohagpur, district Hoshangabad. I have three daughters and one son. I am not so good in health and my husband wished me to have one more issue for the want of male child. Due to ill health I do not prefer to enlarge my family. Then Dalit Sangh volunteers we call them didi convinced my husband by their ways they explained that there is no difference between girl or boy. Not to discriminate between them. Dalit Sangh volunteers carried me to government hospital on their motor bike. I did my family planning operation, again they left to my home and arranged some medicines also. Now I am happy and healthy also due to the efforts done by Dalit Sangh.
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LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMME FOR DALIT COMMUNITY

Aim of the Programme:
Eco no mic develo p ment o f d alit co mmu nit y Awareness fo r t he savings and fo r mat io n o f self help gro up. To aware dalit co mmu n it ies t o earn liveliho o d t hro ugh scient ific met ho ds wit ho ut har ming t he bio -d iver sit y. Department of Science and Technology. Most of the organization raise the issue of Dignity and Other Social Problems and rarely address the issue of their Livelihood or Economic Upliftment. State and Central Govt.'s established various schemes and policies for upliftment of Schedule Caste but the community not benefited as fully due to lack of information and procedure.

Organization initiates a three year programme for livelihood of schedule caste and it is supported by

Department

of

Science

and

Technology supports grass-root organization

on livelihood of marginalized community and Dalit Sangh initiated the programme in 2011. Dalit Sangh select 180 families of 5 Villages and the following activities executed : Surveyed 5 villages. Marking resident of BPL Card Holder families for training. In three villages: Mahua Kheda, Chichili and Shobhapur organization started tailoring centres.

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Annual Report DSS 1020 to 2011 organisation intervene on village level livelihood programme as : Poultry and Goatry on available resources. in first phase after completion of the tailoring training, trained persons polarized their occupation in established local market. the organization is specific act as a catalyst to develop community for their livelihood and sustainable development.

Blo ck 01

Villages 05

Family 180

Tot al po pu lat io n (Male :00 Fema le:00)

HIGHLIGHTS
20 womens trained in sewing and stitching. Three groups of self-help-group established in three villages. Contact established with 180 families in 5 villages.

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DALIT ADHIKAR BHHIYAN

(A Campaign for Dalit Rights) Aim of the Programme :
Dignity, Equality, Empowerment, Advocacy and Awareness Dalit, Women and Child Rights.

The Quantitative outputs are as follows:

Co vered Ar ea Village Level Meetings Sector Jan-Samvad Block Level Jan-Samvad Bal-Bhim Club Meeting Workshop on Children workshop on Women Rights Exposer Visit Training programme on REFLECT Awareness Camp State Level Dalit Right convention National REFLECT Convention The mission of the Dalit Sangh is to eradicate caste based discrimination and atrocities. It is to ensure equality and equal rights for all. especially focus on the doubly marginalized dalit women, and the manual scavengers who occupy the lowest rung of the caste hierarchy. Dalit is a title that has been espoused by the so called 'lower castes' of India to describe themselves. The caste system in India divides the society into groups ranked by ritual status determined by birth and governed by the principles of ritual purity and pollution. Each caste is associated with a traditional occupation. These 3 Districts (220 Villages) 19 (Every Month)(Participant : 286) 12(Every Month)(Participant : 223) 15(Participant : 908) 554(Participants:2485) 2(State -Level) 2(State -Level) 02 02 02 01 01

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Annual Report DSS 1020 to 2011 castes are considered so impure that even their touch is defiling and hence they are subjected to the most extreme manifestation of caste

discrimination - untouchability. While the practice of untouchability has been

constitutionally abolished, it is still extensive in many parts of India and Dalit continue to suffer routine maltreatment and dishonor at the hands of the other castes. Dalit Sangh, a non-government organization, working for the empowerment of Dalit communities. The organization supports

individuals, community-based organizations, and networks that work to secure social change and protect the rights of Dalit. Dalit Sangh provides the Support Dalit towards and

strengthening

Movement

nurturing future leaders for the movement. Dalit Sangh dreams an egalitarian where Dalit communities, especially women, live with dignity, have equal opportunity and proportionate social and economic participation in mainstream society.

Activities:
Advocacy Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Support Community based Organizing Learning, Training, and Events/Activities

Geographic Focus:
2 Dist r ict s Ho shang abad and Harda. St at ical o ver view o f pro ject :

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Annual Report DSS 1020 to 2011 Districts Block Village No. of Bal Bhim Club 221 No. of Reflect Group 49 Village Total Population level organization 52 62529

02

52( 512Boy: 760Girl:) The programme is supported by Action aid- India, reviews and assessments performed by internally

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and externally also as per norms of supporting agency.

HIGHLIGHTS
By the efforts of Bal Bhim Club member (Children's Group :) raise the village level issues before the NCPCR (Under Right to Education Act). By the efforts of Bal Bhim Club member in Mahuakheda village fees refunded of 30 children's by Govt. School authority. By the efforts of Bal Bhim Club member (Children's Group) the issue of midday meal irregularities raised and the authorities take action against the Self Help Group- President. Rate of Child Marriage Decrease after our intervention in project area. By the effort of REFLECT Circle member district consumer forum penalized State Electricity Board Rs.2000 to each family. By the effort of Community organization several families adjoin their name in BPL Card and other schemes. By the effort of Community organization Community benefited by various schemes like: bicycle distribution (Girl Child), Widow Pension, old-age pension, disability pension and certification etc. We have also been planning to expand our project to other areas to give a holistic approach to the existing systems. However, it will depend on the funds received by the organization. Continuous local village and block meetings acknowledged by Govt. Authorities. Our efforts are appreciated by Other agencies and Authorities also.

I am Narmadabai from village Chichli, tehsil sohagpur district Hoshangabad. Government allotted two acre of land to me but, a mighty person had a hold on it. I was wandering to government office from last eight years to get back my land by measuring it. Dalit Sangh institution helped me by giving my applications and making arrangements for me to sit for dharna. On the same day after two hours the land was measured and the papers were handed over to me. This was possible due to the movement of DALIT ADHIKAR ABHIYAN. I am happy to regain my land and I feel empowered.

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WORK ON DRUG ADDICTION

Our organization is working from last 20 years for relief from drug addiction. In the year 2010-11 organization got the support of Madhya Pradesh government. Organization wants the dalit and thetribal community to relived from the drug addiction so that, thay can live a better and healthy life. Due to drug addiction women violence and other crimes are been increased and community cannot develop economically. Keeping all these reasons in mind organization is working for the serious problem like drug addiction. AIM:To aware people regarding drug addiction. To protect children from drug addiction. To protect youth from the drug addiction and they can live a healthy life. To aware people regarding the problems related to drug addiction . To decrease the death rate happening due to drug addiction. ACTIVIES;Dalit sangh works in the community of sohagpur block in hosangabad district in which workshop was organized on block level for the protection from drug addiction, a talk with youth regarding the diseases due to drug addiction, a talk with students about its bad effect on health, wall writing on panchayat and nagar panchayat level, poster show in villages, towns and market, poster and pamphlet publishing. HIGHLIGHTER:Organization is working in 35 villages of sohagpur block 221 people left the life of drug addiction More than 500 people are related to this program.

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PROJECT OUTPUT AND DISSEMINATION

Dalit Sangh had conducted workshops, seminars and awareness programmes this year on many topics for specific groups like anganwadi workers, panchayat members, social workers, advocates, teachers, and others. Some of the broad topics covered in the classes include women empowerment and laws related to women, child and Dalit rights. Sub-topics include gender, leadership, personality development, livelihood skills, women & society, human rights, sexual harassment at workplace, sexual abuse and rights of women and children. Legal topics include Dalit Rights, PWDV Act, consumer court, right to information act etc. Adolescent topics include food and health, physical and psychological problems faced by girls during menstrual period, sexuality and sexual health, maintaining healthy relationships etc.

CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES

Various capacity building programmes have been carried out this year with a view to meet changing demands and ensuring flexibility and functionality. These programmes help us to take our activities into a broader arena and also help in training as well as overall development of staff members. They have been categorized into general programmes, staff participation in other programmes and staff members as resource persons.

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OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
The organization got National Award for Child Welfare 2009 fro m Honourable Pratibha Patil president as the for

organization

works

the all round develop ment and welfare of children and for its valuable

contribution to mitigating the injustice to the most deprived children. The child reporters of the organization met former president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on 14 t h November 2010. he highly appreciated this activity of the organization. He named the child reporters fearless and dynamic journalist. He appreciated the questions of the children and congragulated the organization for taking this initiative of phool jaise bacho ki pahal a monthly newsletter. Dr. A.P.J.Abdul kala m gave a big space for the child repoters in his website. it happened for the first time in the history of Madhya Pradesh that former president mentioned about the newsletter bacho ki pahel. He gave the topic as my unique experience.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT SECTION

Dalit Sangh has a very transparent system of working and a constant co-ordination is maintained between sections. The extent and number of activities to be conducted during the year like workshops, seminars and other programmes are decided in the beginning. The major decisions of the organization are taken by the executive committee members elected from the general body. This executive committee consists of members from the staff as well as external active members. This year we have conducted regular monthly committee meetings. We have an active and dynamic staff consisting of 25 members responsible for the daily activities of the organization. The community work, counseling, adolescent sections work in close co-ordination with each other. The pattern of reporting and interaction is as follows

Daily meetings

These are conducted on a daily basis where in course of action on cases are decided and cases are assigned to community workers. Community workers also have to report their cases and reports have to be submitted on a daily basis.

Monthly Staff meeting These are conducted once in a month where in section wise reporting is done. The main aim is to review the activities of the organization. Necessary decisions are taken and problems are discussed jointly. Monthly written reports also have to be submitted on the first of every month. Committee Meetings These meetings are also conducted every month with a view to take policy level decisions of the organization. Advisory Committee Meetings Our advisory committee members mainly consist of journalists, doctors, social workers and activists. We have a horizontal system of management and the sections are mostly managed by the co-ordinators and supervised by the project head.

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INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERS OF PRESENT GOVERNING BODY

S.No. Name Designation Address Qualificat Age ion 1Dr. Gopal Authey Founder Mitra Kunj Sohagpur B.S.C/AR 55

Occupatio n
Social Worker

2- Mrs.
MadhuAhirwal

President

Gotam ward Sohagpur

M.A .

42

Social Worker

3- Mr. K.S.Thakur 4- Mr. Ratan Umre 5- Mr.Naresh Pawar 6- Mr. Ashok

Choursiya

Vice President Secretary

53B Saket Nagar Bhopal

M.S.W

38

SocialWorker

Ambedkar ward Sohagpur

B.A

30

Social Worker

Joint Secretary Treasurer

Rajendra ward Sohagpur

B.A

40

Social Worker

Bihari choik Sohagpur

M.CO M

40

SocialWorker

7- Mrs. Madhu Bai 8- Mrs. Sabina Bee

Member

Vill Sobhapur Sohagpur

5th

40

SocialWorker

Member

Ambedkar Ward Sohagpur

5th

38

H.Wife

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