BETHANY SOCIETY : ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 1, 2008 – MARCH 31, 2009
HIGHLIGHTS !!
We created opportunities by…
- ….supporting 250 young people with disabilities in formal and non-formal educational and livelihood programmes, in Shillong and Tura. There was a major thrust on inclusion, as a strategy for mainstreaming disability.
- ….working with over 1200 persons with disability and their families (residing in 400 villages of 7 Blocks, in 2 Districts of Meghalaya) to access educational, health, livelihood, social and empowerment programmes of the local Government.
- ….facilitating the formation and strengthening of Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) in every District of Meghalaya and training them towards building ….an inclusive, barrier-free, rights based society for all.
- …..developing the capacity of SHGs of persons with disability and made available micro-credit to 80 persons with disability for livelihood initiatives.
- …..training 100 teachers of the SSA ( Education for All ) Programme of the Government and other NGOs to manage inclusive classroom environments.
- ……commencing a B.Ed. Programme in Special Education in collaboration with North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
- ……joining State and Regional level networks for creating synergies for greater impact, especially for promoting the rights of vulnerable groups such as persons with disability.
- …….establishing an Orthodpaedic Rehabilitation Centre at Tura.
- ….mobilizing communities in 100 villages of 3 Blocks, to form 300 Self Help Groups (SHGs) and thus enhancing opportunities for improving livelihoods.
- ….conducting trainings in over 30 remote locations for building capacities of communities to manage their natural resources, through application of appropriate technology. Over 1000 people attended.
- …..pioneering “Bokashi” farming, organic farming practices and livestock management for enhancing choices for livelihoods.
- …….improving training facilities at Tebrongre ( West Garo Hills ) and Shillong for natural resource management.
- ….encouraging and supporting 40 of our staff members to enhance their skills for more effective personal and professional management.
- ….helping more than 500 below the poverty line ( BPL ) senior citizens of the West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya to avail of the Government Social Programmes and thus live life with dignity.
- ….collaborating with the Tura Municipal Board to design a sanitation programme for over 1000 families.
- …..setting up systems for financial sustainability of programmes
OUR PROFILE !!
Bethany Society is a not-for-profit, secular, registered, charitable Society established in Mendal, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya in 1981, under the inspiring leadership and vision of Sister Rosario Lopez.
We dream……
Of an earth fully alive, where everyone enjoys fullness of being.
We work towards this by…….
Forming partnerships with people, communities and resources so as to create opportunities which empower, enhance dignity and lead to security of health, food, livelihoods, and shelter in a sustainable manner.
We work with…….
People in vulnerable situations such as persons with disabilities, children, youth and women living in extreme poverty, particularly in remote rural areas.
We work across……
Northeast India, but the major focus of our interventions is in Meghalaya.
Our strategy is…….
- To organize programmes on disability which are inclusive, barrier free and rights based, using the Community Based Rehabilitation ( CBR ) and Institutional approach.
- To create sustainable livelihoods, particularly among rural communities, through application of appropriate technology and promotion of micro-enterprises
- To develop an attitude of stewardship towards the earth among ourselves and our clients.
- To create and join networks for greater impact.
Our staff…….
- Institutional staff: 70
- Rural Development/Project 50
Staff Skills:
Inclusive Education, Education of the Visually Impaired, Community Based Rehabilitation, Rural Development, Organic Farming, Appropriate Rural Technology, Micro-credit and micro-finance, micro-enterprise development, NGO management
- Highest Paid : Rs. 10,000=00
- Lowest Paid : Rs. 3,000=00
Staff Benefits:
- Casual Leave, Earned Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave,
- Provident Fund, Pension, Insurance, Gratuity and Leave Encashment,
- Sponsored professional training.
Our recurring Annual Budget……. Rs. 150 lakhs
Our Address & Contact details:
Mr. Carmo Noronha, Executive Director. ( Shillong )
Lady Veronica Lane, Laitumkhrah, Shillong – 793003
Ph: 0364-2210631 M : 09436119808 email: bethanyngo@rediffmail.com
Col. T. I. Donald ( Retd ) , Administrator ( Tura )
Arai Mile, New Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya – 794101
Ph: 03651-232396
Our Registration details:
- SR/BS-223/81 of 1981 under Meghalaya Societies Registration Act.
- 214250065 of 1987 under FCRA
- 707/12A/CA/’87-’88 under sec 12A(a) of IT Act.
- Registered under Persons with Disability Act 1995 with Dept. of Social Welfare, Govt. of Meghalaya.
- Registered with Credibility Alliance.
OUR GOVERNING BODY { 2006 – 2009 }
| Sl.
No |
Name | Address | Age | G | Occupation | Designation |
| 1. | Shirleen B Sawkmie | Forest Colony,Chandmare
Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya – 794101 09436112004 (M) |
45 | F | Educationist &
Entrepreneur |
President |
| 2. | Carmo Noronha | Benville Cottage,
Bishop Cotton Roaad Shillong – 793001 09436119808 |
57 | M | Development
Worker |
Secretary |
| 3. | Joann Havelka | Holy Cross Villa,
Red Hill Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong – 793003 |
78 | F | Teacher | Treasurer |
| 4. | Solomon Morris | St. Edmund's College,
Laitumkhrah Shillong – 793003 |
42 | M | Teacher | Member |
| 5. | Bertha Dkhar | Grace Cottage,
Jaiaw Shyiap Shillong |
50 | F | Teacher | Member |
| 6. | Sarah John | Nirmali, Red Hill Road,
Shillong – 793003 |
45 | F | Educationist | Member |
| 7. | Referen Diengdoh | Boscobel
Arbuthnot Road Laitumkhrah Shillong – 793003 |
65 | M | Retired Army Colonel | Member |
Mr. Carmo Noronha and Ms. Bertha Dkhar are paid by the Society for their services as Executive Director and Headmistress, Jyoti Sroat School, Shillong.
The Governing Body meets three times a year for evaluating programmes and discussing policy matters. Individual programmes have separate Managing Committees, responsible for the functioning of the programmes. Thus a decentralized approach is encouraged and the same is followed at the individual programme level to develop leadership. Managing Committees have been mandated to work on the core issues of quality and sustainability.
No member of the Governing Body or Managing Committees or staff was supported for foreign travel from Society funds.
Our key personnel…….
| S. No | Name | Responsible For | Designation & Location | Contact Details |
| 1. |
Mrs.Shirleen B. Sawkmie |
Public relations, Senior Citizens' Programme, Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Overall evaluation. |
President Tura |
9436112004 shirleen@rediffmail.com |
| 2. |
Mr. Carmo Noronha
|
All Programmes, Resource Mobilisation & Public Relations, Monitoring & Evaluation. |
Executive Director Shillong |
9436119808 bethanyngo@rediffmail.com bethanymegh@hotmail.com |
| 3. |
Col.T.I.Donald (retd
|
All Programmes at Head office and Garo Hills |
Administrator Tura |
9436112955 |
| 4. | Ms. Bertha Dkhar | Jyoti Sroat Scholl, Advocacy,Development of Braille across Northeast. | Headmistress, Shillong |
9436340137 bgdkhar@yahoo.com |
| 5. | Ms. Avegail Sohkhlet | ROILANG Livelihood Academy | Director, Shillong | 9436103018 |
| 6. | Mr. Michael Sangma | Community Based Rehabilitation Programmes, Garo Hills, Advocacy and Hostels, Garo Hills. | Programme manager, Tura | 9436160292 |
| 7. | Mr. Herald Massar | Marian Centre for Appropriate Technology, Shillong and Finance | Programme Coordinator, Shillong |
9863068032 massarherald@yahoo.co.in |
| 8. | Mr. Gary Nengnong | Legal Awareness Cell, Deaf Blind Programme, micro- credit, Disability related trainings, placement. | Programme Coordinator, Shillong |
9856122072 garynengnong@rediffmail.com |
| 9. | Ms. Marian Makre | Hostels, Shillong & Campus Coordinator, Shillong | Warden, Shillong | 9862721585 |
| 10. | Mr. Ricky Renthlei | Sustainable Livelihoods and Micro-enterprises. | Programme Coordinator, Shillong | ricky_renthlei@yahoo.com |
| 11. | Ms.Carmelia Wankhar | Community Based rehabilitation Programmes – West Khasi Hills | Programme Coordinator,Mawkyrwat | 9863122672 |
Our logo…….
People supporting each other, symbolize partnerships and inter-dependence for realizing human potential. The dark blue and yellow colours symbolize disability issues and inclusion. All are embraced by the earth in light blue colour, symbolizing that we are part of the purity and complexity of the web of life and the importance of sustainability as a core value.
THANK YOU!!
SUPPORT FOR OUR PROGRAMMES CAME FROM !!
- Government of Meghalaya
- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
- District Rural Development Agency, East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, West Garo Hills. ( Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. )
- Deputy Commissioners and their staff from the various Districts especially East Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills.
- Department of Social Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
- Meghalaya State Social Welfare Board.
- Northeastern Hill University, Shillong
- KVIC, Shillong.
- Meghalaya Rural Development Society, Shillong ( IFAD and Government of Meghalaya )
- Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya ( SSA Programme & DERT )
- Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, Mumbai.
- Christoffel Blinden Mission, Germany.
- Light for the World, Austria
- CBR-Forum, Bangalore
- DKBW, Germany
- Shanti Onlus, Italy
- Mr. J. J. O’Dwyer & friends, Ireland
- ElectricAid, Ireland
- Delia & Christian Klages and Viren fur Hilfe, Germany
- Biola and Oscar, Dr. Javier & family, Dr. Eduardo & friends, Beatriz Sanz & family
- Mr. Isidro Lopez, Lopez family and friends from Spain
- Sponsors & friends from : India, UK, USA.
- The Christian Brothers, especially from St. Edmund’s Community, Shillong.
- The Missionaries of Christ Jesus, Meghalaya & Spain.
- The Society for the Welfare of the Disabled and its units, Shillong
- Khatarshnong Socio Organisation, Cherrapunjee
- The Association of Challenged People, Meghalaya
- Sherwood School. Tura.
- Schools, colleges, hostels across Meghalaya supporting inclusion
- NGO friends from across the State and Region.
- Our clients in all our programmes.
Forming partnerships is at the heart of what we do. That we are able to continue in our efforts with so much passion is due to a charismatic President and Governing Body, proactive and enthusiastic Programme Heads and Managing Committees, with a very committed group of staff who continue to shoulder responsibility beyond the call of duty. All love what they do!! To each of them my sincere thanks.
It’s a privilege to be part of such a group!
The next few pages give a glimpse of various interventions.
Mr. Carmo Noronha
Secretary & Executive Director
May 30, 2009
We dream of a world fully alive where everyone enjoys fullness of being.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMMES { 2008 – 2009 }
| S.No |
Name of the project / Location |
Started |
Nature of Project / Activities / Areas |
Outcome / Follow up |
Collaboration / Source of Funds ( Rs ) |
Expenditure ( Rs ) |
| 1. |
Hostels – Shillong & Tura |
1986 |
4 hostel-2inTura & 2 in Shillong for 172 PWDs with different types of Disabilities. PWDs avail of formal and non-formal education programmes and vocational training. 11 pursuing higher secondary and university education.
|
Studentsundergoing formal education are supported for higher studies as per need. Students in vocational training are supported for income-generation programmes. All students completed cources sucessfully. |
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI.12,74,400 = 00 Sponsorship from Spain, Italy, USA, India & Bethany Society 13,98,001 = 00 |
26,83,905/- |
| 2. |
Vocational Training for self-employment of PWDs. Tura |
1986 |
Training in Knitting for women & cane & bamboo articles for men. 12 PWDs given training per year. |
12 PWDs completed training in 2008-2009. Bethany Society follows up all trainees through full time Field Workers. |
Department of Social Welfare, Govt.of Meghalaya. 1,09,021 = 00 Bethany Society, 10,000 = 00 |
1,19,362/- |
| 3. |
Jyoti Sroat School, Shillong |
1992 |
An inclusive pre school to class X, school with a special focus of students with visual impairement. Out of 133 students, 84 are children with disability. Nodal Centre of NIVH for promoting Braille in Northeast. Support B.Ed.& other trainings for teachers. Special Unit for the deaf-blind |
4 students appeared for class X & All students have so far passed in their Board Exams. Students are supported for Higher Secondary, Graduation and Post-Graduation. |
Christoffel Blinden Mission, Germany 9,98,370 = 00 Bethany Society 12,87,072 = 00 Sponsorship, Donations, Local Fund Raising, SSA 6,19,706 = 00 |
29,05,148/- |
| 4. |
ROILANG Livelihood Academy,Shillong |
1996 |
Vocational, Livelihood and open school Programme for 75 PWDs Training offered in cane & Bamboo handicraftss, leather & rexine items,tailoring,knitting,handmade paper products,screen printing,weaving,bakery and processing. |
Students continue higher studies after openschool or are supported to set up income generation programme.30 completed training. |
Income from sale of items produced,sponsorships,local fund raising : 5,18,417,=00 Bethany Society : 5,11,704 =00 Deptt. of Social Welfare 1,40,000 = 00 |
11,70,121/- |
| 5. |
Community Based Rehabilitation ( CBR ) Programme. |
2002 in West Garo Hills 2007 in West Khasi Hills |
Focus on Health, education, livelihoods, social & empowerment issues within the communities. Reaching out to 1200 PWDs in 360 villages in 5 Blocks of West Garo Hills. 360 PWDs in 38 villages in Mawkyrwat Block of West Khasi Hills. A fully equipped Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Centre provides services for clients of the programme in Tura. |
Over 600Pwds nave been rehabilitated. 60 new villages introduced to the programme in2009. PwDs linked to Govt. programmes through District Rural Development Agency, National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme etc. |
Christoffel Blinden Mission, Germany : 12,87,174 = 00 CBR-Forum, Bangalore : 4,96,800 = 00 Bethany Society : 61,165 = 00 |
18,45,139/- |
| 6. |
SHAILYNTI – Aprogramme for the deafblind in Meghalaya, Shillong & Tura. |
2006 |
Formal education in Jyoti Sroat, Shillong. CBR Programme in West Gro Hills & West Khasi Hills. Advocacy & awareness programme in all districts and in other NE states. |
Fully functional unit in Shillong with 3 students. 15 identified and provided services in CBR programme. |
Sense International ( India ), Ahmedabad : 28,400 = 00 For finance the programme was merged with Jyoti Sroat School. |
|
| 7. |
Legal Awareness Cell, Shillong |
2003 |
Coordinates the formation of Disabled Persons Organisations ( DPOs ) in Meghalaya and formation of Sate & Regional networks. Conducts awareness programmes on rights based approach. Soecific focus on UNCRPD and access to Govt. Schemes for PWDs. Coordinates Training Programmes for teachers B.Ed., Foundation Course. |
DPOs formed in each Districts with collaboration of District NGO Partners. DPOs in 20 Blocks out of 40 Blocks A network of 6000 PWDs in Meghalaya. State & Regional network of NGOs formed. PWDs included in schemes of government. Facilitated the formation of CBR INdia Network ( NE ). |
Light for the World, Austria : 10,86,783 |
10,86,783/- |
| 8. |
Marian Centre for Appropriate Technology, Tura & Shillong. |
2000 |
Providing Transport facility for all programmes in Shillong. Training in appropriate Technology & Micro-enterprises. Managing Rural Technology Park at Tura. Monitoring the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in West Garo Hills, East Khasi Hills. Organic certification Experimenting with innovative technologies. |
Recognised by dept. of Agriculture, MRDS as Resource NGO. More than 2000 Ruaral persons trained. Established models of organic practices for tea, coffee, horticulture, piggery, poultry. |
Generated from various programmes : 31,00,000 = 00 Sir Dorabji Tata Trust & Khatat Shnong Socio Organisation : 4,00,000 =00 |
35,00,000/- |
| 9. |
Livelihood improvement Project, Tura & Shillong |
2006 |
120 villages in Songsak & Samanda Blocks East Garo Hills & Pynursla Block, East Khasi Hills. SHG formation and training in micro-finance and livelihood improvement. |
400 SHGs formed Micro credit programme & Livelihood programme commenced |
Meghalaya Rural Development Society ( MRDS ), IFAD : 18,72,000 = 00 |
18,72,000/- |
| 10. |
Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Programme |
1983 |
5 Creches in East Garo Hills for 125 Children. Nutrition, pre-school and mother & child programme. |
125 Children and mothers being provided with pre-school and nutrition programme. |
Meghalaya State Social Welfare Board : 2,11,920 = 00 Bethany Society : 31,570 = 00 |
2,43,490/- |
| 11. |
Eye screening and Medical intervention for eye services in Meghalaya |
2006 |
Collaborating with Bawri Nethralaya, Shillong for Medical eye interventions inurban and rural areas of Meghalaya |
Early intervention programmes in rural areas. Comprehensive eye services available locally. |
Light for the World, Austria : 54,85,218 = 00 |
54,85,218/- |
| 12. |
Caring for the aged |
2002 |
Facilitating Old Age Pension Scheme and food grains to Senior Citizens from remote rural areas of West Garo Hills. |
Over 500 availing of this programme under the supervision of the President, Bethany Society. |
DRDA, West Garo Hills. |
In kind |
Mr. Carmo Noronha
Executive Director
May 30, 2010