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Adolescent
Health Check-up: Vimukti Pothnal |
Petition
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Local
administration fails during lockdown to provide nutritious food to the
Pregnant, lactating mothers and children: Vimukti Pothnal |
Free
health camp for the migrant families: Vimukti Pothnal |
Blood
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Free
Health awareness program: Vimukti Pothnal
On
2nd June 2020 a program was organized in four villages of the working
area, on how to prevent sun strokes, consumption of maximum water and
fruits to avoid sicknesses and the use of house medicinal remedies for
such instances. The need of preventive measures to be adapted at any
situation was the key note address. Free health check up was done for
the old people. For about 45 participated benefited from this health
training program.
Due
to the current Pandemic Covid-19, Corona Virus infection the Country as well as
many of the states is in a lockdown situation since past few weeks. The migrants
are the worst affected due to the lockdown. The state Government has taken
initiative to distribute free food grains and rations. The migrants are
requested to stay wherever they are and are requested not to travel in this
situation. Vimukti leaders and community members surveyed the houses whether
they got any ration or food grains given by the Government. It was learnt in the
survey that the pregnant lactating women do not get nutritious food which is
allotted to them. Pulses, cereals are not served in the Midday meals for the
children. In view of protection against spread of Corona Virus information was
provided in detail to old members, women and the children by following social
distance, the use of mask, frequent washing of hands was insisted. 
Adolescence
is a transition from childhood stage to adulthood stage and hence there is an
extensive physical and psychological change in an individual. These adolescents
are usually unaware about healthy lifestyle essentials and habits. Vimukti
Pothnal Staff Nurse makes a periodical visit to all the Sponsored children
families and encourages to all the Sponsored children to live a healthy
lifestyle and prevent the unforeseen future illnesses. Children are the most
energetic folks, and perhaps this is why parents fail to see the need for early
health checkup for them. This screening and test are not merely because your
child might have fallen sick, but preventive methods to ensure the growth of the
child happens most naturally. Also, this is the best way for our Staff Nurse to
understand what is healthy for the individual kid in our working area. Leukemia,
heart diseases and other problems that are life-threatening can be identified at
an early age. Preventive measures can be taken to control the disease. Upcoming
health issues can be determined and can be treated in the right manner. The
tests include screening for dental health, sleep deprivation, skin infections,
infections in the digestive tract, and lot more. Health checkup once in three
months is the only way to ensure a healthy and happy childhood.
Spread
of Covid-19 has affected the daily life of millions around the world and
the country. Central government along with the cooperation of state
Governments had declared lockdown from March 23rd to May 30th 2020. It
was successful in containing the spread of virus. Some relaxations were
given in the second phase where few shops were allowed to sell things
basic for daily living. At the same time liquor shops were also allowed
to sell the liquor which is a sad thing to hear. The daily wage earners
who have collected some money are been spending money to buy liquor
resulting in fights in the families. There is so much of suffering, loss
of lives; loss of belongings, families on streets is seen thereafter;
The Government being ware of the situation but failed to respond to this
chaotic situation. The Vimukti Women came together and appealed to the
Panchayat local body unit leaders not to permit the illegal sale of
liquor and to take stringent action on concerned people without delay.
It
has been brought to the notice that in the Toranadinni and also nearby
villages of Pothnal that under the Anganvadi- Central Government scheme
of providing nutritious food to the pregnant and lactating mothers has
been totally neglected during lockdown period. Under ‘Matr Purna’
project and children up to the age of 0-3 and 3-6 years are supposed to
get cereals, grains, milk, eggs, and pulses so on. The pregnant,
lactating mothers have to get 150gm rice, 24 to 25 eggs per month, milk,
pulses, grains and cereals. It was Government’s action plan in view of
eradicating malnutrition, promoting child health development; reduce the
number of infant and mother mortality rate. It is a wonderful initiative
taken by the Government. But the fact is that the local Panchayat
administration has failed to provide as per the expectations. The
village women addressed this issue and their problems to the Vimukti
staff. There was strong outcry on the equal and fair distribution of
pulses allotted to them. They also submitted memorandum to get an
amicable solution. The concerned authorities are requested to address
the issue as soon as possible. 
On
12th May 2020 Vimukti organized a free health camp for the migrants who
had been travelling since long and had stayed due to lockdown in Pothnal.
There were about 80 families who had free health screening. The families
earn daily living by spraying medicines on trees and do other works.
They were on their way back home but due to lockdown could not travel
further. The families were living around the Vimukti organization
Pothnal. The Trust after knowing the situation immediately distributed
food kits to them. There were many children in the group. So Vimukti
initiated free health camp and also distributed Protein tonics and
medicines. The elders had B.P test as well. The entire group was
enlightened on various social issues. Due to migration children are
deprived of education. They later turn to bonded child laborers. It is a
serious crime in the present day context. The present laws are very
severe towards such practices. So the elders must be aware of it. They
have a social responsibility towards their children and their
upbringing. The migrant families received lot of attention and care in
this health camp. 
“Your
blood donation can give a precious smile to someone’s face.”
Acharya
Vinoba Bhave Once Said, “It is a worker who balances the world by his
hands. Absence of workers means collapse of the world”. 1st of May
world celebrates the international Worker’s day. It adds one more
holiday in the calendar. On this special day our beloved laborers are
remembered for the amount of work they do. What generally we see in our
workers is that the total dedication and zeal for work. We need to be
grateful to them for their immense contribution to their families,
society and world at large. To make this day even more special Vimukti
Charitable Trust® Pothnal celebrated laborers’ day in its premises.
Director Fr. Sathish Fernandes in his message he said, for the
wellbeing, and for the good of laborers many measures have been taken in
the society. We are indeed indebted to our laborers. He explained
further, who are the true laborers, their stand in the society and their
duties and responsibilities towards the society. Many of the workers
face dangers in their day to day lives so they need to be protected in
every way possible. Compensation need to be given by the owners or those
who recruit to the ill-gotten. There is no labor without laborers.
Government has to work seriously in upbringing the standard of laborers.
To mark this day, Vimukti identify the worker’s families who are
affected y the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and distributed free food kits
to these families in this emergency situation. Vimukti staff Mr.
Charlie, Mr. Jaysheel and Mamatha played a major role to make this day a
memorable one.
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VIMUKTI
CHARITABLE TRUST is a social action unit of the Capuchin Franciscan of
Karnataka Province, Registered under the Trust Act bearing number,
Trust/718/10A/Vol-II/V-299/2000-2001 Dated 01.05.2000. VIMUKTI is
integral liberation as understood popularly and it undertakes and
executes socio-economic empowerment activities among the disadvantage
and the vulnerable sections of the society. As the activities of the
province became widespread, ‘Vimukti’ came into existence in 1999 to
co-ordinate, document, monitor, review and evaluate the social work
intervention activities to ensure greater efficiency and increased
accountability towards the same.
The
Karnataka Capuchin Province has established a registered trust called,
Vimukti Charitable Trust for social service and developmental activities
in the Province. The goals and objectives of this trust are to be
attained in a systematic and cohesive manner. For this purpose the
Province shall establish in a suitable place a well furnished central
office to plan, coordinate and supervise all the programmes and the
activities. The Statutes are applicable to all the Friars of the
Province who are involved in this ministry. So that all the Programmes
function effectively and achieve the expected goals and objectives.
These Statutes are to be read along with the Constitutions of the Order
and also the Statutes of the Province.