16.11.16

(SSR16-068) AMRITA FOR VILLAGES- WAYANAD TEAM

“AMRITA FOR VILLAGES- WAYANAD TEAM”

       1. MISSION :
·         To take surveys regarding the current status of education, healthcare, substance abuse, etc
·         To locate the focus areas for further work in the village
·         To come up with viable solutions to existing problems in the identified focus areas.

       2. CORE CONTRIBUTORS :
·         CATEGORY : 101
·         TEAM CODE: SSR16-68
·         THE  TEAM :
AMRITASARANYA V R- AM.EN.U4ECE14007
ANANIA S                      -AM.EN.U4ECE14108
ATHIRA S NAIR             -AM.EN.U4CSE14014
DEVIKA C                       -AM.EN.U4ECE14020
DEVIKA NAIR S             -AM.EN.U4ECE14021
MEENU RAJ C               -AM.EN.U4ECE14038
·         PLACE :
                                                VALARAMKUNNU, MOTHAKKARA VILLAGE, WAYANAD DISTRICT,KERALA
3.  ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN :
          AAA
          GRAMOTSAV
          SCIENCE CAMP
          SURVEYS
          TUITION
          GARDEN MAKING
          HEALTH CAMP
          YOGA DAY CELEBRATION
          ADULT LITERACY
          HEALTH AWARENESS
          FGD’s
          MOVIE SHOW
          COMPETITIONS
          VISIT  TO  THE   ANCESTRAL HOME
      4.  BACKGROUND OF THE PROBLEM :
          EDUCATION
          SUBSTANCE ABUSE
          WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
          EMPLOYMENT AND SAVINGS
          HEALTHCARE
          VOCATIONAL TRAINING
          FAMILY PLANNING
      5. IMAGES :








       6.    THE  CONQUEST :
·         Completed all the given surveys
·         Adult literacy programme initiated
·         Daily tuition classes
·         English and Hindi language training
·         Substance issue awareness
·         AAA
·         Health and hygiene
·         Successful fgd’s
                                                                     
       7.       OBSTACLES FACED :
·         Transportation facilities were not there
·         The daily trekking
·          Unavailability of toilets
·         Leeches
·         Mingling with men and adolescent boys
·         Getting together all the colonies
·         Laziness of the people

       8.       TOTAL MAN HOURS FOR ACCOMPLISHMENT :
·         900 hours.

       9.       ROAD AHEAD :
·         BOARDING SCHOOL FACILITY AND TRANSPORT TO THE SCHOOLS
·          TUITION    CENTER
·          ABOLITION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE BY SMALL CHILDREN
·         BASIC HYGIENE
·         ALCOHOL  AND  TOBACCO CHEWING  REHABILITATION
·         ADULT LITERACY
·         EXPLOITATION AWARENESS
·         MORE  TOILET FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGE THE VILLAGERS  TO ‘USE’ THEM!
·         UPCOMING  WATER SHORTAGE DURING SUMMER
·         GROW THEIR  OWN  VEGETABLES
·         AWARENESS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS
·         INDIGENIOUS MEDICINE
·         PLATFORM   TO PRACTICE  THEIR   SKILLS  ( eg. TAILORING, PLUMBING,etc )

        10.   ROSES AND THORNS :
·         I am really thankful to Amma for giving an opportunity to become a part of Amrita family and Amrita serve. Each day at Wayanad was like a new page in my life.. We went there with an intention of doing service, but later we realised that Amma is not only focused on transforming them but also transfigure us. We have a lot to learn from them. In the brink of poverty and starvation they never failed to give an  innocent smile. They respect each other and they live with mutual support and their hospitality and care for other being is incredible. They live with rhythm of nature.”, DEVIKA C
·         After coming back from the village, I knew that there is some changes in me.  When I went home my siblings told that I became more responsible than before. Earlier I only when my mom demand to do something then only I will think about to do that. But now I am doing those without anybodys compulsion. May be living as team, or cooking together or eating by sharing during the village transform me like this. Also those days taught me how to adjust anybody or how to live in any situation. I feel it is really great”, MEENU RAJ C
·         The Adivasi’s are the first settlers on this land and yet because of historical and geographical reasons they have been forced to not develop when all the rest of humanity did. But then these people had not thrown away the culture as well as the practices of their own. They are as warmly welcoming as the others, they have the basic love and consideration for others and mother nature… and whatever they take from the nature ,they do it with reverence and devotion. They may lack financially but they are still willing to help who needs it. I learnt from them, how happy they are with their simple lifestyle and made a gentle reminder to know the value of each and everything God has blessed us with and not pine for yet more and more out of greed.”, AMRITASARANYA V R
·         The science camps, the AAA program, the games played all strengthened the bond with the kids. Looking at the photos taken now, I still find a piece of me left there somewhere.I personally think that me as a person has changed a lot since my visit to the village. Earlier, I was just a student who felt comfortable within my circle. After my return, I have become more confident. I’m trying to come out of my comfort zone. I feel a need to make a mark wherever I go. Going and speaking to the villagers has definitely improved my speaking skill. In total, the things experienced and the bonding made will always remain close to my heart”, ANANIA S
·         I have always wondered what's the life of those who live far from the huzzle-buzzle of the city, those who find it extremely difficult to earn their bread and butter. Each and every day in the village was memorable. It was my first village experience and it was amazing. The love and affection shown to us by the villagers, especially the children, was incredible.I have learnt to live a life of simplicity and compassion after being there.”, ATHIRA S NAIR
·         “It was a nice experience in Wayand with lot of fun and memories.I remember an eight year old girl telling me about how her grandmother taught her to chew betel .I was impressed the way kids wish ‘Namashivaya’before entering the tuition class.The last day at the village was memorable with the villagers traditional dance,the kids were almost in tears and I was touched experiencing such innocent love .Overall it was a great time with lots of values and satisfaction.’’,DEVIKA NAIR S



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