A SOCIAL PROJECT REPORT ON SOCIETAL AWARENESS ABOUT HUMANITARIAN VALUES In the partial fulfilment of University of Pune For MBA-I

programme Under the guidance of Mrs.Aditi Mishal

JDC .BYTCO INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH

SUBMITTED BY MS.PREETI CHANDNANI

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is the incident of great pleasure in submitting the social project report.I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to Mrs.Aditi Mishal for her valuable guidance. I am also very grateful to Indian Red Cross Society, Nashik, one of leading voluntary humanitarian oraganisations working all over India for health & care of the vulnerable people and communities. I am also very grateful to Mr. Amol kulkarni,Nashik district project co-ordinator, Indian Red Cross Society Nashik for his untiring guidance in this project without which the project would have not been possible and he has been encouraging me throughout.the project has been developed as a result of a valuable advice. I am greatly indebted to our respected principal Dr.A.A.Verulkar for co-ordinating the keen interest and giving me an opportunity to complete this social project.

MS.PREETI CHANDNANI

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CH.NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PARTICULARS Introduction to the topic Organisation profile Research methodology Data representation Findings Suggestions Conclusion What I have learned Sample quetionnaires Bibliography PAGE NO.

SOCIETAL AWARENESS ABOUT HUMANITARIAN VALUES

The Social Awareness About HUMANITARIAN VALUES project involves studying and gathering data over a two-week period. At the conclusion of this project the class was surveyed to establish whether their attitude and knowledge about human values has changed.the results of the evaluation of the project by the students are explained in this project.in this course of this programme the students learned about the things they lacking in their society i.e peace and harmony,economic and physical security,personal dignity and supportive community. The goal of the project was to measure the effectiveness of the experiential education program about social organisations.did it raise attitude and awareness of the students? Does this type of project promote and improve the learning of knowledge for students? These are questions explained in this project. The results and conclusions indicate that a positive relationship was established between experiential education,improved student attitude and increased knowledge about humanitarian values. In every instance the survey results were positive with some being unanimous.The study indicates that the students had a positive shift in attitude. It presents information that can serve as the groundwork for future investigations in area of social awareness education. This study demonstrates that experiential,outdoor education is very important in education.

CHAPTER:1 INTRODUCTION TO TOPIC Whether people live in huge cities or isolated villages, whatever language they speak, they all want to have the best for their children and families and to live in peace and harmony, with economic and physical security, personal dignity and in a supportive community. But too many people are at risk from situations that threaten their capacity to live with a minimum of socio-economic security and human dignity they are vulnerable. Indian Red Cross works together with other National Societies all over the world to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. The first part of this mission statement, to improve the lives of vulnerable people, captures these objectives while adding a dimension of capacity building, sustainability and dignity. Indian Red Cross works through mobilizing the power of humanity to provide support and solidarity. Indian Red Cross is open to all individuals, who can find in the Red Cross "space" in which to come together to exercise their responsibility to assist others and find solutions to community problems. The mobilization of beneficiaries, volunteers and donors is the manifestation of that responsibility. By working in this way mobilizing the power of humanity the Indian Red Cross empowers people, promotes cooperation and lasting peace. The vision of Indian Red Cross is to become a leading humanitarian organization serving vulnerable people by the end of 2007 To fulfill this vision requires several development activities. Many of them have been identified during the process of developing this National Development Plan. Three strategic directions, four objectives and seventeen actions have been defined. Three cross cutting strategic directions have been considered when developing this National Development Plan. Focus on disaster prone states Focusing on core programs Focus on branch development

SOCIAL AWARENESS ABOUT HUMANITARIAN VALUES work is based on raising the awareness and strengthen the knowledge, understanding and respect of the public authorities and others to the Fundamental Principles, the Emblem and International Humanitarian Law. This is possible with the help of an oraganisation which work on the same namely Indian Red Cross Society. Too many people die as a result of no access to even the most basic health services and elementary health education. Health and community care has become a cornerstone of humanitarian assistance, and accounts for a large part of Red Cross spending. Through these programmes, the Red Cross aims to enable communities to reduce their vulnerability to disease, and prepare for and respond to public health crises. The aim of the topic is to influence the behaviour of the people we work with, through a better understanding of Fundamental Principles and humanitarian values. The three main target groups are those working within Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, public and private authorities and members of the communities where we work. Red Cross promotes the Humanitarian values, which encourage respect for other human beings and a willingness to work together to find solutions to problems. From the seven fundamental principles, the movement aims to influence the behaviour of all the people.

CHAPTER:2 ORGANISATIONAL PROFILE

INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY was established in 1920 under the Indian Red Cross Society Act and incorporated under Parliament Act XV of 1920. The act was last amended in 1992 and of rules were formed in 1994. The Indian Red Cross is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 700 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities. It is a leading member of the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement. The Mission of the Indian Red Cross is to inspire, encourage and initiate at all times all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized and even prevented and thus contribute to creating more congenial climate for peace.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION 1: Enhance the capacity of Indian Red Cross to deliver its humanitarian message both within and outside the society, and to advocate tolerance and coexistence in the communities. Increase the capacity in disaster preparedness and disaster response in disaster prone branches and National Headquarters and reduce the vulnerability of communities in key disaster prone areas. Increase the capacity in health and care in branches and National Headquarters and improve the health of vulnerable people and communities. Raise the capacity of the branches and that of National Headquarters in mobilizing, organizing and managing local resources in order to improve the situation of the vulnerable Under each strategic objective, one or several actions, which need to be taken to achieve it, are identified and explained. This is followed by a listing of expected results and of concrete implementation measures. Raise the awareness and strengthen the knowledge, understanding and respect of the public authorities and others to the Fundamental Principles, the Emblem and International Humanitarian Law. Help and support the vulnerable to handle HIV/AIDS epidemic and respond to public health crisis with particular focus on HIV Aids

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Seven Fundamental Principles of Red Cross 1. Humanity : The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples. 2. Impartiality : It makes no discrimination as to nationally, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress. 3. Neutrality : In orders to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. 4. Independence : The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement. 5. Voluntary service : It is voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain. 6. Unity : There can be only one Red Cross Or Red Crescent in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory. 7. Universality : The International Red Cross and Red Crescent.

MISSION

The Mission of the Indian Red Cross is to inspire, encourage and initiate at all times all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized and even prevented and thus contribute to creating more congenial climate for peace. Following is Brief of organisation:

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteering has been at the very heart of the Red Cross since its inception in 1920.Volunteers are the backbone of all Indian Red Cross activities, helping branches to run successful programmes and assisting millions of vulnerable people in need. IRCS reward and recognize volunteers whenever possible and appropriate and

provides appropriate personal development opportunities.IRCS recruits volunteers irrespective of their race, ethnicity, sex, religious belief, age, and disability or membership. All volunteers are entitled to choose to become a Member of Indian Red Cross Society, can have appropriate training or personnel development to be able to undertake their agreed tasks or role; and accept or refuse any task or role in accordance of a code of ethic or fundamentals of a voluntary service.
PUBLICATIONS

IRCS publishes pamphlets, manuals & proceedings related to all topics of disaster management for training and educational programmes with the help of other National and International societies and Federation and also it brings out journal and newsletters.
PROGRAMS

Promote life and health through training and education on safety, primary health care and healthy living. Encourage community service through training and education.

Disseminate the seven fundamental principles of Red Cross and Red Crescent movement through activities that encourage the Red Cross ideals. Promote international friendship with activities that cultivate a humanitarian spirit. Technical support in the development of youth programmes, fundraising, identification of material and human resources.

Nashik District Red Cross Organisation Profile

The Nasik District branch of Indian Red Cross Society is basically looking after 5 activities. They are as follows: y y y y y First Aid Training. Imunization and Vaccination. Disaster Management. Family Planning unit. HIV/AIDS Youth Peer Education Programme.

Amoung the above,Awareness generation against stigma and discrimination forms an integral part of IRCS HIV/AIDS programme. On World AIDS Day, Voluntary Blood donation Day and other occasions special focus is given to this social menace. Street plays, rallies and skits are used to spread awareness amongst the communities to allow PLHIV with dignity. Nashik District Branch of the Indian Red Cross Society has stepped a way forward by launching the one of its kind, the Self Help Group (SHG) named as Jeevanjyoti of PLHIV comprising of twelve members. This initiative has resulted in efforts by the members of the group to generate funds by all possible means. Substantial sum of money has been deposited in a bank. It has opened vistas of opportunity for the group members. Now they are taking loan to have their own vocation, starting small-scale business and funds are available for contingencies. Main attention is paid by the members of the organisations to provide and spread awareness and knowledge about HIV+ and AIDS,for this ,Nashik district branch of red cross is putting efforts to make the people aware about this disease in the best possible way.

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CHAPTER:3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

PRIMARY DATA: There are three methods in which primary data has been collected: y Observation: In such type of method of collecting primary data, information is collected by observing the situations or events existing in the organisations itself. It is not always possible to qualify the data and draw accurate conclusions on the basis of such data. I visited the paalanghar of indian red cross society, Nashik situated in Nashik city itself where children between the age group 00-05 are admitted and taken care of them right from their education to their diet.Amoung those ,there were children who were HIV+ and they were treated well by the members with good concernand without any discrimination. y Questionnaire: In this type ,the researcher prepares a list of questions to study and collect data on personal preferences,social attitudes, opinions, etc. The questinnaire are made to the respondents and they are supposed to furnish the information. we asked different questions to the members,associates,coucellers as well as to the children of that paalanghar about how they feel residing here and about hier education. Questions asked to the members about how the take care specially of HIV+ children and their education is carried out.

y INTERVIEW: Interview method is a powerful technique of collecting data.it is an oral method of communication and obtainig data in field surveys. The data is gathered with the help of discussion with the respodents. It is a direct method of collecting data. We interviewed the parents of the HIV+ children who participated in the councelling sessions as well as we interviewed the counsellers and members who provide information about first aid treatments and vaccination programs. Also we interviewed the children of paalanghar of red cross in nashik about their care taken over there. SECONDARY DATA: The data which is already collected by others can be termed as secondary data .the researcher may make use of such secondary data for conducting researcher eg.reference books,website,any printed material or even unpublished data etc. Interview method is best suitable for this project. we interviewed our guide Major.P.M.Bhagat,secretary of IRCS, Nashik. The Indian Red Cross is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 700 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities. It is a leading member of the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement. The Mission of the Indian Red Cross is to inspire, encourage and initiate at all times all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized and even prevented and thus contribute to creating more congenial climate for peace.

Indian Red Cross Society is running youth peer education programme, care and support at Bel-Air hospital in Nasik and a special capsule on stigma and discrimination with the support of German Red Cross in three districts of Maharashtra. The Nashik district branch also conducts interactive sessions for PLHIV with the community people under anti-stigma and discrimination activities. Street plays are organized wherein HIV positive people play the role of negatives and vice-versa. Dandiyas are also organized for bringing laughter and cheer to their lives. Amol Kulkarni, Nashik District Project Co-ordinator, Youth Peer Education Programme, who is the initiator of Jeevanjyoti says, By forming a Self Help Group (SHG), we aim at economic empowerment of PLHIV and helping them in finding better ways of livelihood. With our efforts we have just got trained some of the members in making diyas, sky lamps etc. which they would sell during Diwali period. Thats not all, some are now empowered to provide catering services during our YPEP activities and elsewhere. We are helping them to be selfsustainable. One country that is moving towards requiring first-aid training , where traffic accidents are a leading cause of fatalities: more than 1,600 annually. With the support of national authorities, the Red Cross Society in Nashik is working to expand a programme that has already offered first aid training to more than 3,000 licence applicants. The victory is not without challenges the most immediate one being a lack of mannequins, a costly investment for developing countries. Now that we have the mandate, , the Red Cross Societys acting, we must demonstrate the capacity to deliver.

Key recommendations by Red Cross: Governments should promote compulsory first-aid education in schools or among those applying for driving licences, according to the advocacy report. A similar approach should be taken in the workplace. The report calls for time limits on first-aid certificates that would trigger refresher courses. Protect those who respond. Only eight of the 52 countries surveyed have legislation to protect people providing first aid, yet fear of liability often discourages people from giving first aid. Invest. First-aid training and education is cost effective, it reduces the severity of injuries and the subsequent cost of medical treatment. HIV/AIDS AWARENESS IRCS helps and supports the vulnerable people to handle HIV/AIDS epidemic and respond to public health crisis with particular focus on HIV Aids. The IRCS is very active in the prevention Of HIV / AIDS. It trains youth to disseminate information about the prevention of HIV / AIDS through Youth Peer Education Programme. It also has programmes and projects for children of HIV positive mothers, to provided comprehensive care.

Disaster Preparedness The Indian Red Cross Society (with Federation support) initiated a nation-wide Community Based Disaster Preparedness (CBDP) training programme in 1999 after a series of awareness raising workshops between 1996 and 1998. In 2000, the National Society convened a national strategic planning workshop attended by 19 State Branches from which a strategic plan for DP/DR ( 2004-2007 ) was formulated and its activities are still continuing. The vision of the programme is institutional strengthening, training and knowledge sharing through the establishment of a Disaster Management structure, programmes for strengthening and expanding community based disaster preparedness (CBDP) in disaster affected areas.
NASHIK DISTRICT PEER EDUCATION PROGRAMME BY IRCS

Indian Red Cross Society is running youth peer education programme, care and support at Bel-Air hospital and a special capsule on stigma and discrimination with the support of German Red Cross in three districts of Maharashtra. One of them is Nashik district. In this programme,the organisation registers various schools and colleges and select students from them and then these students are made participated in the programme in the form of rallies and other social activities for social awareness. Awareness generation against stigma and discrimination forms an integral part of IRCS HIV/AIDS programme. On World AIDS Day, Voluntary Blood donation Day and other occasions special focus is given to this social menace. Street plays, rallies and skits are used to spread awareness amongst the communities.

INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY NASIK DISTRICT BRANCH HIV/AIDS YOUTH PEER EDUCATION PROGRMME

PEER EDUCATION PROCESS.

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REGISTRATION OF THE INSTITUTE :-

Registration form filled by YPEP counselor. In this form details about institute along with name and phone number of key person is given. II) PEER EDUCATOR SELECTION:-

YPEP counselor initiates the process of peer education selection in 8th stander with prior permission of Head mistress. In this process counselor ask some questions and facilitate a dialogue within class. And try to identify the students views, attitude, knowledge like nonbiased, nondiscrimination and skills like communication, leadership etc. ten student selected 5 boys and 5 girls as a peer educators. III) TRAINING OF TRAINERS :These selected peer educator participates in training of trainers.In this training YPEP counselor introduce Red Cross movement and YPEP. In the core content basic concept related HIV/AIDS and life skills facilitated by counselor.

 HIV/AIDS BASICS:- Full form of HIV/AIDS meaning, characteristics of HIV/AIDS Sources of HIV transmission. HIV

living in which type of body fluids. Related myths and miss concepts . Testing methods, window period . Opportunistic infections. Concept of stigma and discrimination etc.  LIFE SKILLS:1.Self awareness and confidence building. 2. Decision making 3. Goal setting. 4. Communication skill and assertive communication. 5. Inter personal relationship. 6. Coping with our own emotions. 7. Stress Management 8. Problem solving 9. Conflict management 10. Leadership

IV) PEER GROUP BUILDING :- After T.O.T. peer educators identify their peers as group member then with their concern peer educator . Peer educator have to select 10 peer member in each group. In the group process per educator have to give information related HIV/AIDS and life skills by various activities and in leisure- time too.

V) PEER GROUP MEMBERS TRAINING: - Peer educator have to organize the training of peer group members and facilitated the HIV/AIDS and life skill subjects and conduct some related activities.

VI) PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES:-

 MONTHLY NEWS LETTER :- In YPEP we publish monthly new letter and create the platform for peer educators and peers/ students for writing their views, some information for motivating and orient them.  QUESTION BOX:- Peer educators initiated this activity for their peers for awareness and giving proper information as well as to clear their miss concepts about HIV/AIDS.

 TO PARTICIPATE IN WORLD AIDS WEEK ACTIVITIES:- Peers and students participate in various competitions.  SESSION ON HIV/AIDS :- Organize session for students other than peer members related HIV/AIDS .  POSTER EXHIBITION: - Exhibit Posters having HIV/AIDS related massages for peers and student in the related school. VII) PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY AWARENESS

 STREET PLAY :- During public festival like Ganesh festival peer educators and peer members presented street play at public place. And take the roll in community awareness.  POSTER EXHIBITION: - Exhibit Posters having HIV/AIDS related massages in Community.

 AWARENESS RALLY:- Peers and students participate in awareness rally in community during AIDS week.

The IRCS is very active in the prevention Of HIV / AIDS. It trains youth to disseminate information about the prevention of HIV / AIDS through Youth Peer Education Programme. It also has programmes and projects for children of HIV positive mothers, to provide comprehensive care. It increases the capacity in health and care in branches and National Headquarters and improve the health of vulnerable people and communities.

CHAPTER:4 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

DATA PRESENTATION: