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At the meeting each of the cities spoke about their activities,
problems faced by them with the allied systems and the
already existing facilities in the cities and districts. In the
plenary session all the participants discussed ways to
address the problems raised. At the meeting the District
Social Welfare Officer, Puri pledged his full-fledged support
to the CHILDLINE activities.
West Zone
CHILDLINE Nagpur participated in an Info-entertainment
Programme on HIV/AIDS organized by the Nagpur Young
Men’s Association (NYMA). NYMA offered CHILDLINE an
exhibition stall at the venue. CHILDLINE was able to reach
out directly to almost 200 people who visited the stall. An
added benefit was the chance for CHILDLINE to interact
with NGOs working on HIV/AIDS who offered CHILDLINE
help in related cases in the future.
Health Camp Organised by Nagpur CHILDLINE. On
International Labour Day, 1st May 2008, Nagpur CHILDLINE
in collaboration with *Sickle-Cell Department, Government
Medical College, Nagpur organized a Health Camp at
slum area. Being able to organize this camp was a major
achievement for CHILDLINE because the people living in this
area are afraid of taking medicines and injections because
of their superstitious beliefs. 137 Children within the age
group of 0-18 years were the beneficiaries and sickle cell
tests were done on 110 children. 10 persons were detected
as sickle cell patients and have been referred for further
treatment at Government Medical College, Nagpur.
Nagpur CHILDLINE organized an ‘Educational Material
Distribution Programme’ on Saturday, 2nd August 2008.
The educational material for 470 children was sponsored
from Leela Ventures and Roshan Estate, Nagpur.
CHILDLINE Mumbai observes World Addiction Day. As
part of the open house, the CHILDLINE Mumbai Team
along with the Narco Analysis Cell of the Mumbai Police
organized a session on 26th June 2008, which was also
the World Addiction Day. The event was organized in
the Bandra East Community Centre where street children
coming to CHILDLINE are often given shelter.
The guest speaker for the event, Dr. Tawarik, educated
the children on Drugs and their side effects, disorders
related to drug addiction and syndromes. These children
are addicted to intoxicants such as whiteners, nail polish
removers etc. Dr. Tavarik made a child (the child was
himself an addict sometime back and was on hard drugs
such as Afim and Ganja) do a role-play on what happens
when a child is into substance abuse. The children were
shown a demo on how whiteners are harmful to the body
by pouring it on a piece of thermocol, which eventually
got burnt in the process.
Thirty-two children who participated in this event were in
the age group of 9 to 18 years.
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Children were later given snacks and shown posters of
CHILDLINE. However, most of the boys were already well
informed about the CHILDLINE service. Children also called
CHILDLINE and tested the service.
Celebrating Impact Day 6th June 2008 is celebrated
as an Impact Day by Deloitte corporate office. This
day is symbolic for the employees in terms of sharing
social responsibility. As part of the Impact Day, Mumbai
CHILDLINE team members met 15 employees of Deloitte
and conducted an awareness programmes on CHILDLINE
service. They performed puppet shows in the community
and slum areas in Powai, Mumbai. After the puppet shows
the Deloitte and CHILDLINE team distributed CHILDLINE
pamphlets and stickers in the community to enhance the
understanding of the people.
At the same time CHILDLINE children were also taken to
Deloitte office where they were taught Warli paintings
and the staff played games. Children were also shown a
children’s film by Deloitte. At the end of the day CHILDLINE
was felicitated along with other participating NGOs.
Telecom Advocacy: As a fall-out of the CAB meetings, the
telecom department has printed the CHILDLINE message on MTNL
Telephone bills for Mumbai city in the month of June’08.
The Melting Pot
21st September 2008, The Oberoi Melting Pot united the
nations of the world to contribute towards CHILDLINE India
Foundation.
The Oberoi Melting Pot is an annual event hosted by
The Consular Corps in Mumbai, in association with The
Rotary Club of Bombay and The Oberoi, Mumbai.
This annual event brought together twenty countries including
Australia, Belgium, China, Egypt, France, Japan, Germany,
Ireland, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, The Netherlands, New
Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United
Kingdom, USA and Vietnam. They showcased their culture
and their culinary traditions. The evening entertained more
than 500 guests with special performances by the African
drummers, vocals from Indonesia, China etc. There were
a variety of culinary treats at the 19 food stalls from the
respective countries. In addition were the sponsored prizes
from the raffle hampers and silent auctions for holiday
packages to these places.
CIF is extremely grateful to The Oberoi Melting Pot
for introducing CHILDLINE to the world, we extend our
acknowledgement to Ms. Busi Kuzwayo Dean, Consular
Corps in Mumbai; Mr. Gul Kriplani, Past President Rotary Club
of Mumbai; Mr. Mohit Nirula General Manager, The Oberoi,
Mumbai; Kanan, Udeshi Manager, Communications, The
Oberoi. Our heartfelt thanks to the Honorary Consul Generals
of all the twenty countries for extending their kind support
to CHILDLINE India Foundation.
* Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder characterised by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape.