ICDE-INDIA - ICYE

Code: 30• NAME OF THE PROJECT SUMANAHALLI(Village of People of Good Heart)• LOCATION Bangalore, Karnataka• CONTACT PERSON Fr. Joseph Thoompanal CMF• THEME OR TYPE OF PROJECT Disability, Health, Education through sport andoutdoor activities, Urban/Ruraldevelopment• AIMS OF THE PROJECT Sumanahalli had its beginnings in 1978 that wouldhelp, treat and rehabilitate the Leprosy-afflicted inand around Bangalore.Several benevolent and caring individuals andorganizations took up the challenge to create andnurture this fledging Society. In the course of time,it would go on to accomplish major advances in thetreatment and prevention of the dreaded disease ofLeprosy. Today, Sumanahalli stands tall as anexample of what collaborative activity andvoluntary participation can accomplish. And notjust for those afflicted by Leprosy but also HIV, thedisabled and the destitute.• PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES Support HIV center.Tsunami Work.Treatment.Education.Rehabilitation.Vocational training.• COMMUNITY CONTEXT Sumanahalli is located in a rural environment.Situated in a quite and peaceful area which is idealfor the people get peace full mind and also studiespractice an academic subjects. The majority of ourbuildings are good Architected. There are at leastfive languages spoken with in Sumanahalli.Sumanahalli Community is situated about 8kmfrom Bangalore main bus stations.This organization with a big campus more then 6hectors lands. The community attracts manyvisitors, family members of our residents comeregularly, and student groups from otherinstitutions are interested in our work.• VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS Expected English language fluencyHelping nature.Documentation skillsPrepare Summary of the monthly reports in briefegg. Quarterly report, half yearly report, yearlyreport with photo’s and graphCommunication skillsWilling to work with People living withHIV/AIDS.• VOLUNTEER’S TASKS Visit to the Government hospitals, NGO’S workingin this field.Support in organizing community levelprogrammes, awareness and care & supportprogrammesProper document process.• HOST SITUATION Food and accommodation will be provide in hostfamily