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Quilon Social Service Society

48th Year of Service

Estd: 1960
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Twitter of the year

● Women in Transformation for Development
Samrudhi
Self Help Groups
Prachodhini
● Alternative Livelihood Projects
ILO-ALP-UNTRS Partnership
FVTF
iLEAD
● Elder Care
Elders for Elders Trust
● Housing and Infrastructure
Devikulangara Housing
Anganwadi
Eravipuram Housing
● Natural Resource Management
SPED
Rain Water Harvesting Tanks
● Community Based Disaster Preparedness Project
● Family Welfare
SAFP
● Anti Trafficking Project
● Educational Sponsorship
Joy Sowers
Prathibhodhayam
Tsunami Educational Support
● Social Security
Emergency Fund
Mahila Insurance
Jansree Bhima Yojana
Jeevan Madhur
● Child Care
Kuttikootam
Kids Garden
● Research and Documentation
● Fishermen Development Programmes
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● Other Programmes Cover: Thomas Mathew, Malayala Manorama
● Donors & Supporters Satheesh Kumar, Mathrubhoomi
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Dignity
Equality

Humanity Impartiality
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Solidarity
Hope
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Life
Challenges
Putting the pieces together
Annual Report 2007 – 2008
Environment
Response

Emergency
Ec
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Crisis
Courage

Changes
Determination
Food Shelter
Safety

Sustainability
Disability Trust
Livelihood

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Most Rev. Dr. Stanley Roman
Bishop of Quilon
President, QSSS
Director’s Desk

“Into that heaven of freedom, O Father, let my country

awake” Rabindranath Tagore’s prayer for our country
resonates and drives home the essentials of nation
building. A fragmented society fueled by seemingly
irreconcilable conflicts calls for peace building as an
urgent priority. Tagore called it the “narrow domestic
walls” and we experience them as conflicting interests.
Development train can often be derailed by forces
hostile to human rights and the struggle for an
egalitarian society. “There is growing awareness that
globalization requires, and in fact demands an
expanding terrain of open, inclusive and diverse
societies co-existing in harmony and inter-
dependence. Our success in ushering a new paradigm
of a co-operative international order depends on the
success we achieve in expanding space for divergent
groups” (Manmohan Singh). Even those who applaud
India’s phenomenal growth are disgusted with the
deteriorating plight of the marginalized groups and so
we now speak of “inclusive growth”. Growth wagon
has to carry every one along and has to ensure that
every citizen is assured of his or her share in the social
capital.

Development initiatives can become sustainable only

if they originate from the genuine concerns of people
and strategies that are owned up by people. Tsunami
response has placed the organisation in an enviable
position of networking with many partners and has
broadened the thematic areas of intervention. The
challenge of reaching out to the marginalized for an
integrated development plan has to be met with all
the arsenal in hand .The only option available is to
work for assuring “inclusive development”.
Affirmative action on behalf of people with deprivation
has to be part of our development agenda. Promised Land with the flame of Hope in their hearts.
I call upon all my colleagues to bow before their
Narrow walls that divide the society have to be pulled indomitable spirit.
down through effective advocacy, reconciliation and
net-working for common cause. Moses cried out “Let And I am happy to hand over the baton to my worthy
my people go” on behalf of our God. Every attempt to successor Fr Joseph Detto. I am sure QSSS will explore
give solace to people in distress is the echo of that new grounds and new opportunities.
ancient command for freedom.
“Tomorrow to fresh woods and new pastures.”
As I present this report of the year that recedes I feel
infinitely humbled as I behold the men and women Fr. Romance Antony
who are battered but continue their march to the 31st March 2008
 Rev. Fr. Joseph Detto Fernandez
New Director

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Behind the change
Women in Transformation for Development

E mpowering women is an indispensable tool for

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development and reducing poverty. The quest of
our network of women groups for Self-definition and
position in socio- political milieux has struck new
grounds in the reporting year. The knowledge base of
the large army of women eager to transform
themselves from a state of being silent spectators, nay
objects of exploitation into active subjects of social
change has been strengthened as also their locus standi
for socio-economic negotiation. We have come a long
way in organizing women for self dependant growth,
credit mobilization, and in the struggle for equal
status.

Fish drying unit

Coir making unit

“Women in transformation for development” the

umbrella department for the women empowerment
activities has consolidated the sector wise
interventions towards its logical sequence.

In the reporting year the organisation in association

with the Domestic Workers movement organised the
domestic workers in and around Kollam and organised
several programmes including the movement for
welfare fund. Insurance coverage for the credit union
members was also another highlight achievement in
this year.
 Samrudhi
The women’s bank of QSSS has continued its drive
for resource mobilization by the marginalized and has
been able to broaden the credit availability to its stake
holders driving them farther from middlemen and
money lenders. Meeting the credit requirements of the
8 poor has provided a terra firma for sustainable
development. 34,480 women have now forged a
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remarkable partnership for shared growth.

Paper bag making

Self Help Groups

Lined up to shower prosperity to thousands of families
our Self Help Groups have evoked great response in
the reference area. Anwesha the federation of Self Help
Groups organised workshops and seminars for
capacitating the members and to keep pace with the
emerging trends in people’s mobilization. Application
of participatory tools broadened the knowledge base
and assisted in taking up issues scientifically. Grading
of Self Help Groups was carried out in the reporting
year for better accompaniment. A total of 19,346
women have been clubbed into 1329 groups for shared
growth.
Mushroom cultivation
Zeroing in on the poor
Prachodhini

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Entrepreneurship Development Department

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P roviding livelihood security and opening up new
avenues in occupation is part of any poverty
reduction strategy. More than 60% of the
workforce in our target area depends on the
fisheries sector and agriculture but both
sectors face serious crisis coupled with the
inherent seasonality issue attached to the
sectors. Equipping the SHGs for taking
up viable enterprises has been our major
challenge. In the reporting year we
have been able to explore new
grounds with success. Coir board and
Jan Sikshan Sansthan accompanied
us in this march of the people for self
reliance.

Vanity bag making unit

Entrepreneurship Development Programmes Income Generation Programmes

Trade Individuals Trade Groups Individuals
Paper Bag & Cover 65 Grocery 36 49
Book Binding 52 Dry Fish Units 4 90
Coir Making 72 Tailoring 9 31
Umbrella Making 40 Animal Husbandry 0 47
Embroidery 89 Petty Shop 0 25
Garment Making 58 Catering 1 3
Vanity Bag Making 144 Coin Box 0 10
Dry Fish Making 31 Coconut Vending 2 3
Fabric Painting 29 Fire wood Selling 0 3
Soap & Soap Powder Making 50
Total 630 Total 52 261
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Alternative Livelihood Projects

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P roviding new livelihood options to people is a

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major concern in a poverty eradication programme.

Perhaps the exodus to the Promised Land consists in
seeking fresh and varied livelihood options. QSSS is
implementing three alternative livelihood projects in
the reference area with assistance from ILO, FVTF &
iLEAD.

ILO-AIF-UNDP Alternative Livelihood Project

In association with International Labour Organization
(ILO) we are implementing Alternative Livelihood
Project (ALP) in Tsunami affected villages of Kollam
district with a target to train 373 youth/SHG members
in a variety of technical and non-technical trades with
resource support from reputed training institutes of
both government approved and private training
agencies. Special focus is given on women SHG’s,
youth with no employable skills, people with
disability, and members of women headed families in
the age group of 18-40. Post training support is yet
another prime concern of the project. Trainees are
linked to potential employers and to banks for
accessing capital for setting up enterprises.

Functional Vocational Training and Research Society

Functional Vocational Training and Research Society
supports QSSS to impart skill trainings to school
dropouts and youth with no employable skills. The
project relentlessly explores ways and means of
transforming the lives of the vast numbers of school
dropouts in our society by equipping them with
relevant skills they need to earn a living. These
trainings are offered in technically approved centers.

Institute for Livelihood Education and Development

Institute for Livelihood Education And Development
(iLEAD) launched by Aide et Action in Trivandrum
in 2007 promotes tailor made programs targeted at
dropout youth between 18-25 years from economically
weakest sections and enables them to gain access to
opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and growth.
Identifying the most vulnerable youth in the project
area of Suraksha Project in Kollam coast the project
address the issue of reducing poverty and
vulnerabilities that may lead to trafficking. The
X-ray welding training
program offers demand driven skill development,
micro-enterprise development and apprenticeship
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that are developed to suit the local community and

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economy. Students are offered hostel facilities free of
cost in Trivandrum itself. It offers a flexible learning
environment that facilitates both market orientation
and personal growth in an increasing global context
of a market economy and positive citizenship.
Beneficiaries will be helped in placement as well as
provided with post-placement support. Training of the
first batch is over and around 100% of the students
are placed in different parts of kerala. The second batch
and the third batch are ongoing. Catholic Relief
Services is co-sponsoring the project.
Multimedia training

Partners Trade Trainees Placements

Total M F
ILO- DTP 30 13 17 03
ALP- Mushroom Cultivation 32 00 32 16
UNTRS Building Materials 30 00 30 00
Three wheeler 30 24 06 03
Diploma in Multimedia 25 09 16 Training
Store Keeper 25 10 15 06
Pipe Fabrication 31 31 00 Training
Diploma in Computer Applications 22 03 19 01
Certified course in Computer Hardware Maintenance 14 11 03 Training
X-Ray welding 39 39 00 “
Diploma in Computer Accounting Software 22 06 10 “
FVTRS Aluminium Fabrication 20 20 00 “
Plumbing 20 20 00 “
Mobile Technician 20 14 06 “
Ladies Tailoring 40 0 40 “
Electrician 20 20 00 “
iLEAD ITES 20 01 19 20
Automobile 38 38 00 38
BPSA 13 0 13 13
Hospitality Management 21 20 01 21
Sales & Marketing 10 02 08 10
CRS 12 02 10 12
Total 534 283 251 125
 New beginnings
Elder Care Department
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E lders are our national treasures and responding to
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a catastrophic disaster we have provided them a
chance to organise and live with a life of dignity. A
department to provide care and assistance for the aged
was set up after Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004. In
partnership with HelpAge India, we have provided
them improvement in Socio-economic status, health
status, solidarity and restored their self confidence.
Our partnership has served thousands of elders in
various forms.
Hon’ble Minister for Finance Mr. Thomas Issac, inaugurating the advocacy event organised by Elders for Elders Trust
Elders for Elders Trust
Elders for Elders Foundation is the world’s first
organization, formed by the elders, working for the
elders towards productive and healthy aging to ensure
that the rights and entitlements of the elderly as
promised by the Madrid International Plan of Action
on Aging, 2005 are realized. The Kerala chapter of EFE
was registered in Kollam. EFE in the reporting year
took charge of the Tsunami rehabilitation program.
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13. Advocacy event was organised in the capital of

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Kerala with a rainbow of programmes.
14. Two multi purpose community centers are being
constructed.
15. Campaign for old age pension was carried out.

Village Immersion Programme to learn the life of the

elders was carried out.

Village immersion programme at Arattupuzha

Highlights of the Reporting Year

1. 98 ESHG’s are working in the disaster affected
areas for the socio economic upliftment of the
elders.
2. Punarjani the federation of elders self help groups
in village and district level is ensuring the
protection of the Elders.
3. Scale up capital of Rs. 54,38,000 was distributed
to the graded SHG’s.
4. Village Elder Care Committee continued to ensure
the social protection of the elder in the Village
5. Grain purchase for ensuring food security of elders
continued and a sum of Rs. 6,67,459 was pooled
in the Grain purchase.
6. Capital grant to the tone of Rs. 1,66,825 was
transferred to the VECC’s in the reporting year.
7. Mobile Medical Unit continued to support the 18
villages till December and a total of 10,000 elders
were catered medical assistance.
8. Elder’s week was observed.
9. Poster making competition was arranged for high
school students.
10. Punarjani Puraskaram for the best self help group
was awarded to Jeruselem SHG.
11. Vayojana Shabhdam, News letter of elders was
released.
12. Training on disaster preparedness was offered to An elder viewing
elders. advocacy event at
Trivandrum
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Housing & Infrastructure

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E nsuring a decent habitat is a priority intervention

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in our context of extreme poverty. Habitat

restoration was a major component in our tsunami
response. A total of 668 houses were constructed under
the Tsunami rehabilitation programme of the society.

Devikulangara Housing Programme

A cluster of islands in Kayamkulam Lake close to
Azheekal estuary suffered heavy loss in tsunami, but
was ignored by Govt in rehabilitation plan. We could
not ignore their sad plight and so we ventured into
the most challenging of all the Habitat interventions.
With the support of Catholic Relief Services we were
privileged to provide habitat to 29 families. Concerned
islands are T.M.Chira, Thumbolichira and
Mangadichira in Devikulangara Panchayat in
Alappuzha district. Houses were handed over on the
14th of December 2007.

Anganwadi
Monstrous waves destructed the infrastructural
facilities in the coastal villages. In the reporting year
QSSS constructed five Anganwadis in Alappad GP and
12 Anganwadis in Kollam Corporation. Any
intervention to bring happiness to children is a matter
of joy.

Eravipuram Tidal Waves Displaced Rehabilitation

Programme
Recurrent tidal waves from 2005 washed away the
dreams of hundreds of families in the Eravipuram
coast. With support from Caritas India we were able

Caritas Gardens Punthalathazham Housing

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Abhayam - Transitional shelters for tidal waves displaced
to construct 99 houses in a massive rehabilitation
programme in Kollam Coast. On 2nd December 2007,
Rev. Dr. Stanley Roman Bishop of Quilon inaugurated
the housing scheme. The rehabilitation package
consisted of two and a half cents of land for each family
with a spacious house with modern amenities.
Common amenities like crèche, elders’ care center and
common area for play and socialization have been
provided. The housing complex has been christened
“Caritas Garden “Extensive community mobilization
has taken up bringing in coherence among people.
Habitat is maintained by elected committees and we
do hope the complex will prove to be a model habitat.

Transitional Shelter for Tidal Waves Displaced

The transitional shelter for 24 families displaced by
sea erosion was inaugurated on the 1st of December
2007. Our community mobilisation team has formed
children groups and several committees were in place
for the habitation management like, education
committee, coordination committee headed by
convener, committee for health and hygiene,
electricity usage committee, committee for law and
order etc. Two men SHG’s and five Women SHG has
started and they have started savings collection. This
project was supported by Malteser International.

Habitat for Special Category

In the reporting year we could provide decent houses
for 63 families who have been selected from a bench
mark. List includes battered people and families
suffering social isolation.
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conservation
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C aring for the country’s natural resources, the

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society also led a plethora of activities in the

reference areas. In the road map to development we
forget to consider the natural resources which are vital
for our existence and for the achievement of socio-
economic and environmental well being. Natural
Resource Management department streamlines plans
and implement several programmes to ensure a decent
habitat.

SPED
Sustainability through Participation, Empowerment
and Decentralization is a joint venture of Save a family
plan and Canadian International Development Agency
for the Sustainable Development of the society. The
goal of SPED II is to contribute to the reduction of
poverty in these vulnerable village communities by
ensuring efficient management of natural resources,
increased educational status, and improved health and
economic conditions. Focus of the year was the Water
Shed programme started in the Parichery 11th ward of
Kallada Panchayath. Varieties of programmes were
offered in the reporting year.
Rain water harvesting tanks

Item Beneficiaries Trainings Beneficiaries

Water shed 15 Good Governance 1000
Coconut sapling 25 Environment Education 1000
House Maintenance 5 Women Empowerment 1000
Sanitation Programme 10 Income Generation Programmes Beneficiaries
Natural Fencing 500 Family Groups 50
Well Reconstruction 10 HIV infected 40
Income Generation Programmes 5 Trafficked Victims 35

Rain Water Harvesting Tanks

In the reporting year with support from Catholic Relief
Services and beneficiary contribution, we were able
to construct 83 RWH tanks with a capacity of 5000
liters in Thirumullavaram and Sakthikulangara. 29
RWH tanks were provided as part of the habitat
development programme in Devikulangara.

Goat rearing - Income generation programme for women

We build resilient
communities in coastal
areas of Kollam
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Cleaning of Mundakkal coast

C ommunity based disaster preparedness project

envisions creation of resilient communities
capable of managing disaster. Preparedness, mitigation
and risk reduction are the pillars of the project.
Paradigm shift affected is that local communities and
not the outside agencies are the principal respondents
to a disaster. We envision a community aware of its
resources and in position to take up responsibilities.
And yet disaster preparedness cannot be an isolated
venture but has to be coupled with developmental
initiatives. It is a question of addressing geological and
social vulnerabilities from a development angle.
Project is being implemented in selected wards of 4
LSG’s viz Kollam Corporation, Neendakara
Panchayath, Alappad Panchayath and Arattupuzha
Panchayath.

Search and rescue training for women

 Goal
Capacitation of coastal communities of ten wards of
Kollam Corporation, 6 wards of Neendakara GP, 15
wards of Alappad GP & 13 wards of Arattupuzha GP
to effectively manage disasters and promote
sustainable development through community
mobilization.

Strategic Objectives
● Strengthen capacities of Community based
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organisations and structures to address
development issues in a collective manner.
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● Promote and replicate locally specific water and

sanitation structures and create community
consciousness on eco-restoration and
environment.
● Facilitate lobbying and networking with PRIs,
Line Departments and other institutions for
sustainability of the community initiatives. School safety campaign

Emergency Response Teams (ERT’s) About 2000 volunteers clubbed in 200 teams are
ERT’s have been formed in villages and training in holding the fort in forty coastal villages to combat and
specific tasks associated with disaster preparedness manage disaster.
were imparted to the members. The teams include
Build back better was one of our mottos in the
1. Early Warning Team response programme to tsunami. Resilience building
2. Search and Rescue Team not only means creating a society to ward off all kind
3. Medical and First Aid Team of risks, but also to drive the community in the path
4. Relief and Rehabilitation Team of development. Our villagers are on the track. We are
5. Damage Assessment Team sure “we build back better”

Activities accomplished in reporting year

Programmes No of
Programmes
Conducted
One day orientation on Community Based Disaster Preparedness to General Public 44
Participatory Learning & Action in new Project intervention areas 20
Training for Disaster Management Team at Local Self Government Level 2
Training of Cluster level Task Force (ERT’s) 30
Training ward level Community Based Organisation leaders 6
Training Panchayat level Federation leaders 2
Exposure visit for 25 selected DMT members to successful model CBDP projects 1
Providing First aid kit to the Task Force Teams 12
Orientation on CBDP to School Children 19
Training for staff on CBDP 2
Gender training for staff 2
Monthly review and reflection meetings 12
Awareness training on water, sanitation and eco-balancing to school children 19
Orientation on CBDP to PRI and other Govt representatives 4
Bi-annual review meeting on CBDP with Panchayath Raj Institutions 8
Hope and opportunity for
a better life
Family to Family Adoption

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O utstretched hands from

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overseas brighten the lives of
distressed families through a bond
of friendship and support. Save a
Family Plan India, the co-
coordinating agency of this noble
cause is committed to seeking
justice and working with the
marginalized and poor of India
regardless of caste, creed, gender or
political affiliation. The Family - to
- Family Development Program is
the core program of SAFP. Adopted
families are supported by regular
monthly assistance for a sustainable
livelihood.

In the reporting year 21 families

attained self sufficiency and hence
they were removed from the roll and
another 22 destitute families were
enrolled in the beneficiary list. A
total of 444 families are beneficiaries
of this programme.

A self sufficient family after 5 years of SAFP assistance

Assistance Received
● Family Sponsorship – Rs. 24,43,500
● Special Educational Assistance – Rs. 42,840
● Medical assistance – Rs. 75,000
● Housing Assistance – Rs. 87, 500
● Other Special Assistance – Rs. 3,99,945
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Adopted family

Other Activities
● 157 families could start income generation
programmes
● Arranged family visits
● Special coaching camps for students
● Annual Celebrations
● Entrepreneurship Development Programmes
● Awareness Classes
● Assistance to ill people
● Community Based Rehabilitation of the
Differentially abled

Petty shop - Income generation programmes

Advocating for the rights
of Women & Children
Suraksha

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P rotecting women and children occupy a center

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stage in our development agenda. Trafficking
issues are emerging as a major concern in our reference
area and we have partnered with CRS to address the
issue Suraksha project is implemented in 35 wards
coming under the jurisdiction of the organization.

Project envisages a society where women, youth and

children lead lives free from trafficking and
exploitation.

Teachers sensitization programme

● Sensitization to Media
● Formation of Youth Groups
● Legal Awareness Class to Women

In October 2007, the third phase of the project started.

Third phase concentrates on the Community Vigilance
Groups and formation of the Bala Sabha.

Balpanchayat inauguration
Expected Results
● Target community access accurate information
and provide appropriate services to prevent cases
Main Activities of human trafficking in respective community
● Leadership Development
● Strong network with key informants with
● Awareness Sessions
increased level of awareness to stop trafficking at
● Seminars
local level
● Sensitization programmes
● Safer migration through helpline and reduction
● Campaigns through IEC
in vulnerability and exploitation
● Formation of Community Vigilance Groups
● Training to Animators and SHG Leaders

Sensitizations Trainings Item Trainings

Self Help Groups 275 Panchayathi Raj Institutions 2
Anganwadi 38 Media Persons 1
Teachers/PTI 1 Police Department 1
Advocates 2 Office Staff 1
Students 1 Seminar on Safe Migration 4
Street Plays 30 Youth Club Strengthening 3
Animators Training 15 Kuttikootam Seminar 12
Kuttikootam Summer Camp 3
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Educational Sponsorship

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E ducation is the premise of progress in every society, Joy Sowers

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in every family” {Coffy Annan} Education is the
right of every child. Keeping this in mind we have
offered a series of innovative programmes to advance
the cause of education of the marginalized groups.
Started in 1986 with support from Joy Sowers Belgium
the scheme offers a platform for people who wish to
place a smile in the faces of shattered children
continued to brighten the smiles of children. In the
reporting year 19 children were sponsored under the
scheme.

Prathibhodhayam
Initiated by the Bishop of Quilon this project aims to
boost the standard of education of the diocesan
community. In the reporting year, project offered
support to 48 children. Under this scheme selected
students from marginalized families are placed in
reputed schools with hostel facilities. This is a pioneer
scheme to promote excellence.

Support to Students from Tsunami Affected Areas

Tsunami shattered the dreams of several children in
Alappad GP. We are sponsoring a number of students
from Alappad GP for quality education.

Total Educational Sponsorship

School/Stream No of Children
Std. I – IV 42
Std. V- VII 61
High School 17
Higher Secondary 6
B.A 4
Bachelor of Science 2
Computer Courses 2
Computer Teacher Training 1
General Nursing 4
BSc Nursing 2
PhD 1
Health Worker 1
MBBS 2
Bachelor of Engineering 1
Total 146
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Emergency Assistance

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O ur emergency assistance department
gave solace to so many and walked
with them for a bright tomorrow. A sum of
Rs.5,81,938 was offered to the needy people.

Mahila Insurance
Ensuring social protection to women is a
matter of concern. In partnership with the
New India Assurance Company 8531
women have joined the insurance
programme till date. In the reporting year
25 beneficiaries received the claim.

Janashree Bhima Yojana

In December 2007, QSSS insured 10500
persons (Male and Female) from the coastal
and inland areas in the LIC programme for
social security. Under the project a total
amount of Rs. 18,80,000 were released to
28 dependants of the policy holders. Apart
from death benefits, Rs. 20,03,400 was
released to 3339 children under the
education scholarship programme.

Jeevan Madhur
Jeevan Madhur is the first micro insurance
programme of Life Insurance Corporation.
Its highlight is that it helps savings and
ensures insurance coverage A total of 4318
people joined the micro insurance scheme
and a sum of Rs 5,15,208 is been assured. Claim distribution
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Child Care Programmes

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Kuttikootam Activities of the Kuttikootam
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C hildren’s Group continued and kept on track with

the set objectives of the Kuttikootam.
Kuttikootam was a novel initiative of the society to
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Weekly Meetings
Commemoration of important Days
Debates on current affairs
render psycho social care to the children affected by ● Library
Tsunami. 1578 students were clubbed into 84 groups ● Kuttikootam Rally
and the so called PRATHYASHA KUTTIKOOTAM is
marvelously moving to ensure the future of the society. Kids Garden
In the reporting year Bal Sabhas were formed to train Aiming to provide conditions for affectionate care and
children to become socially committed and to be scientific childhood management for babies of
emerging leaders of tomorrow. uneducated mothers under compulsions of staying
away at work, six KIDS GARDEN were formed in the
coastal areas and it continued its work in the reporting
year. A total of 55 boys and 76 girl child were nurtured
in the KIDS GARDEN.

Objectives
● Offset the maladies of Low Birth Weight
● Launch the children towards systematic learning
process
● Ease out the poor working parents concerned from
the tension of leaving behind the infants
● Nutritional feeding
● Parental awareness and Child management

Kuttikoottam in Kollam beach

A tiny tot in kids garden

The change
Research & Documentation

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Researches Brochures Bit Notices

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1. Disaster Prone Area Survey 1. Communicable Diseases 1. Women’s Day Awareness
2. Diocesan Survey 2. Rain Water Harvesting 2. AIDS Day Sensitization
3. Diocesan Perspective Plan 3. Lenten Campaign
Leaflets 4. Jansree Bhima Yojana
Reports 1. Community Based Disaster 5. Elders Village
1. Annual Report English & Preparedness 6. ILO-ALP--UNTRS
Malayalam
2. Samrudhi quarterly bulletins Booklets Stickers
3. Samrudhi quarterly Peoples 1. Legal awareness to women & 1. School safety programme
Bank Bulletins children
2. Role of Task Forces in CBDP. Documentaries
News Letter 3. Gender Equality 1. Twilight Journey of Elder for
1. Voice of Elders (Elder Care) the rights
2. FVTF News Letter 2. Documentary on Street Play
(Anti Trafficking)
Posters
1. Anti Human Trafficking
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Other Programmes
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● MEN SELF HELP GROUPS - A small army of

1225 males were clubbed into 106 Self Help
Groups continued to work in the reporting year.
● SAGARA – FISHERMEN DEVELOPMENT
CENTRE – 84 fishermen grouped into 14
Sanghams worked in an organised manner.
Sangham was able to allot license from
government to all boats with the legal
specifications. A sum of Rs. 1, 50,000 was allotted
as loans to the fishermen. In the reporting year
Sangam was able to trade fish to an amount of Rs.
10, 00, 000.
● Continuing Literacy Education Centre - Literacy
education centre of the Karikuzhy continued to
work for the literacy campaign.
Uniform distribution

Annual Day of Kids Garden

Funds for future
Donors & Supporters

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Aide et Action Kerala State Literacy Mission

Quilon Social Service Society

American India Foundation Kindermission werk, Germany

Canadian International Kolping India

Development Agency

Latin Catholic Association of

Caritas India New York

Catholic Relief Services Life Insurance Corporation of India

Corporation of Quilon Malteser International

DSSS Generele Germany Manos Unidas

FVTF Bangalore Misereor Germany

Govt of Kerala Missie Procure Netherlands

Harbour Engineering Department Missiebureau bisdom

HelpAge India New India Assurance Company

iLEAD Raskob Foundation USA

International Labour Organisation Save a Family Plan

Italian Bishops Conference SELAVIP Japan

Joy Sowers Belgium Tsunami Emergency Assistance

Project

Kerala Social Service Forum

United Nations Development
Programme
“To be with the lost, the least and the last”
Quilon Social Service Societyis the offical organisation
of the Catholic Diocese of Quilon social concern and
development of the people. It enjoys legal status
having been registered under Travancore Cochin
Literary Scientific and charitable Societies
Registration Act of 1957 (Q-137/60)

Compiled by Jaimon C Uthup, Documentation Officer

Printed & published by Fr. Romance Antony, Director

Printed at Printers Castle, Kochi

Quilon Social Service Society

Reg: No – Q 137/60, Fatima Road, Kollam-691 013
Kerala State, India
Call – 91 – 474 – 2797428 (D), 2797438 (O)
Fax – 2797438,
qsss@rediffmail.com
www.qsss.org