NEDSSS-Quarterly -Oct- Dec 2020

Quarterly report October to December, 2020 promotion, and prevention of misinformation COMMUNITY ACTION FOR WATER, Dr.Lincoln facilitated and enlightened the participants on SANITATION, AND NUTRITION IN the aspects of nutritious food and diet. He said many NORTHEAST INDIA. (HEALTH PHASE IV) families can't afford enough nutrient-rich foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, meat, and milk. Undernutrition and overweight are now problems affecting people within The project Community action for Water, Sanitation, and the same communities. India has got various schemes so Nutrition in North East India (Health Phase IV) is that everyone gets a safe and healthy diet either free or at implemented in 5 states of 7 partners. The project an affordable price. envisages improving the nutritional status of pregnant Meeting with Misereor, Kindermissionswerk, and women, lactating mothers, and children less than five years Health Partners. old and enhanced health/reduced diseases through better water and sanitation facilities in 254 villages of North East Through a virtual platform, NEDSSS organized a project India. The following activities are conducted in the reporting consultation meeting with Misereor, Kindermissionswerk, months. and health partner organizations. On behalf of the donor agencies, Dr. Piet Reijer, Ellen Schmitt, and Renee Rentke Health Conference: were present for the meeting. The main aim of the programme is to share and have a discussion on the A webinar on the Topic 'Wash & Nutrition' was organized on implementation of the ongoing health activities, challenges, 14th October for directors of health partners, the staff of and way forward. UNICEF, administrators, village heads, health coordinators, Sr. Annpaul the Regional Health Coordinator presented the and supervisors. Resource persons were Mr.Amanur overall status of the project being implemented in the Rahman from UNICEF and Dr.Lincoln Health consultant, region. In detail, she explained how the project activities NEDSSS. were planned and carried out at the community level despite many difficulties and challenges like the National Objectives: w To strengthen the capacity of team members how to better integrate Wash and Nutrition in project work intervention. w Improve and increase handwashing techniques to curb various diseases and further reduce economic crisis. w Advocacy with various stakeholders for resources and linkages with National flagships programs. w Reaching out to the communities particularly the most vulnerable on COVID-19 transmission, hygiene 02

Registration Certificate (NRC), Citizen Amendment Bill Quarterly report October to December, 2020 (CAB), and Covid-19 pandemic which largely hampered the effective implementation of the project. COVID-19 pandemic. Challenges: w Demonstration on nutritious food preparation has w Nationwide lockdown and restriction in movements helped to spread awareness on the importance of taking vitamins and minerals in food among teenage w Community people/Villages not allowing an outsider to girls of 14-15 years old, lactating mothers, and pregnant women. Lactating mothers have learned the benefit of come to their village exclusive breastfeeding. w The lack of water facilities and adequate water w Notable habit changes are seen among the villagers infrastructure is a significant challenge to maintain regarding the hygienic disposal of Child feces and handwashing practices and latrine uses since the Chlorination of water treatment which reduces the risk people are forced to depend on public sources. of communicable diseases. w Lack of accessibility to affordable and nutritious food at w People have shown increased interest in participating in all times ongoing awareness programs and demonstrations to prevent the spread of COVID- 19 by keeping social w Lack of political commitment and people's participation distancing, face mask-wearing, and frequent hand and sanitization. in local governance w Improved rapport and networking between Health w Unprecedented and inevitable setbacks such as CAA facilitation centers of the project area with District protests, natural calamities, Covid-19, etc. Health authorities and PHC centers especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. w Unexpected change of coordinators and supervisors in w One of our health centers had been converted as a some of our partner organizations quarantine center for three months with the request of w The cultural dimensions such as superstitious belief district health officers. systems, gender disparities, and mythical perceptions. w· Increased awareness among people of their right to get w Lack of accessibility concerning mobility, connectivity, the benefits of government schemes. and proper infrastructure w· Reduced seasonal outbreaks of diarrhea among w Since the PHC centers were converted into quarantine children. centers the availability of IAF and vaccination being w Reduction in the number of underweight children. hampered. w 60% of families keep maintaining the kitchen garden w Very slow procedure to reach government schemes to w Adolescent girls, lactating mothers, and pregnant the people, geographical isolation, inadequate health facilities, etc. women have learned to do screening for breast cancer. Achievements: w Individual home visits by the coordinators/ASHA w Even though villagers had been declared as open free workers, sensitizing and creating awareness on Covid- 19 mode of transmission and symptoms. defecation (ODF) villages, people were not aware of the importance of toilet use, after the demonstration of w Created Videos on the technique of hand washing and videos and awareness, 8 villages have initiated the movement on their own, without waiting for the circulated through social media platform-WhatsApps government aid. and emails etc. w The behavioral changes regarding handwashing and Webinar on cancer prevention and healthy lifestyle: sanitation among the children and mothers are very NEDSSS, in collaboration with Sanjeevani life beyond noticeable and significant now. The habit of cancer, organized a webinar on 'Cancer prevention and handwashing turned out to be a blessing despite the 023

Quarterly report October to December, 2020 w It helped the people to understand the benefits of healthy lifestyle' for all the Health partners of the region. handwashing through educational and behavioral tools The resource person was Ms. Sumki Begum; programme Coordinator-outreach, Sanjeevani life beyond cancer. She c. Village campaign on water and Sanitation presented the three aspects of cancer awareness i.e. How to reduce the probability of getting cancer, early detection, w Total 45 events were organized by the health partners and make a substantial difference in a person's life diagnosed with cancer. reaching out to 451 community people. The main causing factors w The campaign framed knowledge around what is 1. Thought process needed to build and maintain community health. 2. Nutrition w Many of the water, sanitation, and nutrition behaviour 3. Breathing Causes Early Diagnosis change interventions are delivered by community health workers. w Tobacco use including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco w The health workers investigated the effectiveness of Change in bowel or bladder habit community-level interventions to improve food, hygiene w Stress behaviors, and reduce food contaminations. w Obesity and being overweightUnusual bleeding or d. Demonstration of videos on nutritious food preparation discharge and weaning: w An unhealthy diet with low fruit and vegetables w 113 people reach out through this event programme w Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere w Inadequate physical activity w Created awareness about nutrition among women and w Lack of sleep w Oblivious change in a wart or mole adolescent girls, lactating mothers, and pregnant w Sexually transmitted HPV infection women. Activities conducted by Partners Organization w Provided technical guidance and support for the a. Advocacy and Network meeting by DSSS: advocacy implementation of various interventions including and network meetings are conducted by all the health developing nutritious recipes based on locally available centers to raised awareness and opportunities to foods. provide improved access to nutrition, safe water, and health. It increased the knowledge on the availability of health schemes, improved collaboration with government and non-government agencies. b. Demonstration of videos on practical of handwashing, sanitation, and hygiene. w Total 45 events were organized by the health partners reaching out to 287 community people. w The village health worker has disseminated awareness- raising videos to educate about the importance of hygiene and tips on how they can protect the people and themselves from the virus. 024

SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND Quarterly report October to December, 2020 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (SEED) The training conducted on 12th November 2020 at Mohkhuti 3no, Japrajan Karbi Anglong District, and Training on Home Care items and Marketing & sales Assam. Mr. Jobin Mathew and Ms. Lily maxima Ekka were the resource persons for the training. The One day training program on 'Homecare items and sales participants were taught through a practical demonstration & Marketing' was conducted on 11th November 2020, at on how to make the finished products of candles using the Mohkhuti 3 No. Japrajan Karbi Anglong District under Paraffin wax, Wicks, Mould, and Color. Immediate outcome: Formation of the core group: To monitor and assess the group activities, a core group consisting of 13 members was formed with the President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This is an informal group formed initially to promote rural employment cum sales opportunities for women at Bokajan Block. The training program was facilitated by Mr. Japrajan and its surrounding areas. Jobin Matthew -Director cum Founder of Johan's foundation NGO-Kerala. 73 participants from Self Help Groups and Plan of Action: The core group is formed to engage in the youths participated in the training program. The main following business activities; objective was to empower rural communities through skills w Manufacturing and Sales of Home Care, Personal building and capacity enhancement on different types of Home Care Products, such as washing powder; Care, and Body Care items multipurpose dish wash, sanitizer, hand wash, floor wash, w Stitching, Tailoring, Weaving, and Embroidery of Harpic, and Phenol. The resource person theoretically explains and practically demonstrated how to make the Cloths finished products and sell them locally. He also took a w Manufacturing and Processing of Food and Bakery separate session on how to market the finished products initially by emphasizing more prioritize from the grass-root items level, retailer, and then wholesaler. w Involvement of Micro Saving activities w Production and Processing of Agricultural goods and Training on Candle making and Marketing and sales Livestock In the initiative of women empowerment, NEDSSS trained 72 rural women and youth from the socially and Engagement plan in the first and second month economically backward status of the society on Candle making & Marketing. For women of remote villages, this w Candle making initiative will go a long way making them financially more w Phenyl independent and improve the condition of their families. w washing power 025

Quarterly report October to December, 2020 w Increased knowledge of Gender w Improved the perception of men and women about each Engagement plan within one year (after obtaining necessary licenses) other. w Repacking/selling of tea powder, masala items, w Gender Equality w Parenting pickles, and bakery products w Stereotype w Dish Wash making w Financial Inclusion w Toilet Cleaner making w Hand Wash making Monitoring Visit w Shampoo making Gender Sensitivity Training Monitoring visits are carried out in project villages to make By gender sensitivity, we mean the level of awareness, an sure that project activities are implemented the way they appreciation that needs to maintain at reasonable levels, are described in the plan. Had interaction and discussion the gender differentiation between the male and female. In with different Self-help Group leaders of Sonabeel T-Estate developing countries like In India, women are viewed as on the group's initiatives and strategies for livelihood second-class citizens even women have multiple roles at sustainability. It was observed that some groups are not home and in society. As an opportunity for women to talk able to do much due to the impact created by the COVID- and speak of gender issues one-day training on Gender 19 pandemic at the community and family level. But on the Sensitivity was conducted for Men, women, and youth of other hand, many groups are continuing in Mushroom Mohkhuti 3 No, Karbi Anglong District under the Bokajan Cultivation, Detergent making, and Nutrition Block. The program was organized on 9th November, facilitated by Ms.Lily Maxima and Mr. Jobin Mathew. The BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH intention behind this training was to make aware the PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT community especially the women in exercising individual TRANSFORMATION IN NORTH EAST INDIA rights in their day-to-day life, having faith inequality, equal opportunity, and responsibility in building a stronger society. Entrepreneurship and Peacebuilding The session also highlighted positive practices that need to be improved with positive understanding. 65 People On 2nd, 4th, 18th & 25th October, workshops on benefitted from this training program. entrepreneurship and peacebuilding were conducted for 45 Immediate outcome: women SHG members in Chandel District Manipur. At the end of the sessions, the women shared about the importance of their active role in society. They shared that despite social and economic barriers posed by a patriarchal society, at present they can overcome such barriers due to attending such programs and contribute to the wellbeing of the family and community at large. 026

Celebration of Peace and Environment Day (Tree Quarterly report October to December, 2020 plantation) leaders. 25 male and 15 female Leaders gained Tree plantation was organized on the 2nd of October at St. confidence in managing conflict situations using the Peter's higher secondary school participated by 27 (16 knowledge of Children's Rights during Covid-19 and male & 11 female) students. Through the program, beyond. students gained more knowledge and ideas on the importance of planting a tree in the surrounding for a more Inter-Religious Dialogue and Networking peaceful life. They also thanked DSSS Imphal and the facilitator for organizing such an activity in their school. A meeting on the fundamental rights of children was organized on 10/20/2020 at Ranipur Sariali Community Annual Youth Program Hall. 20 males & 20 females Religious Leaders from Muslim, Christian, Boro Bathou, and Buddhist participated On 6/10/2020, a day of sports was organized at Mainaguri in the program and gained confidence in managing conflict Saralpara Playground where 60 males & 20 females situations using the knowledge of Children's Rights during participated. The youth learned about the importance of Covid-19 and beyond. They gained an appreciation and a teamwork, cooperation, and appreciation of differences new understanding of children's rights to education during between people from different communities. Some the pandemic. information on Covid - 19 Pandemic and to maintain its protocols to keep good health was also shared. Village Workshop on Human Rights leaders and women showed their gratitude to BGSS by participating well in the program. Objectives: w Enhance the knowledge and understanding of human rights w Foster attitudes of tolerance, respect, solidarity, and responsibility Human rights are fundamental inalienable rights that you have just because you are a person. Although the District level Seminar on Peace On 13/10/2020, Awareness on \"Rights of Children during Covid-19 and beyond\" was organized for community government can pass laws to protect your human rights, human rights are rights believed to be granted by God or by some higher power and everyone has human rights even if legislation doesn't protect them or if oppressive governments do not respect them. Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December (for our case it was observed on the 13th keeping in mind the convenience of the participants) — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). 027

Quarterly report October to December, 2020 Development, 2. Promotion and engagement of Volunteers, 3. Organizational Strategic Plan incorporating The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the the KSPs. The following activities were organized in this inalienable rights to which everyone is entitled to as a reporting period. human being - regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinions, national or social Capacity building training of DSSS partners on the origin, property, birth or another status. KSPs concept The resource persons explained that human rights are Effective orientation on the objective of the project rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, implementation provides concise and accurate information nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. to the staff or employee, further which helps them Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom positively result in the process of the work. Keeping this in from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. Many practical cases on human trafficking, child labor, child marriage, love jihad, filing an FIR, RTI, etc. were used and explained on different human rights and duties. The participants were quite happy and shared that the sessions were very informative and applicable in their situations. The day ended with a vote of thanks from Kamdev Karmakar. REGIONAL ACCOMPANIMENT SUPPORT IN MAINSTREAMING THE KEY STRATEGIC PILLARS OF CARITAS INDIA IN NORTH EAST INDIA The project “Regional Forum accompaniment support for mainstreaming Key Strategic Pillars (KSPs) in all the diocesan partner organizations” is implemented with 16 view, Capacity building cum project orientation was Diocesan Partners NGOs in seven states of the North East conducted for the directors and staff of 12 diocesan partner Region since 2018. It aims to capacitate partner organizations on 7th December through a virtual platform. organizations on the Key Strategic Pillars (KSPS) of Caritas The concept and purpose of the accompaniment support India i.e. Empowering Animation, Dialogue, Volunteerism, project were explained in detail by Rev. Fr. Varghese and Sharing Community and henceforth creating Velickakam, the executive director of NEDSSS. He said the sustainable structure in the process of community project has been implemented in the region since 2018 for development. The third year of the accompaniment project which the forum is taking the lead role in the disseminating which started from October 2020 focused on three areas of and capacity building of the diocesan partner developmental strategies i.e. 1. Community-led organizations. The current project aimed at a result-based outcome and he, therefore, requested their support and cooperation in the implementation of the activities. Based on the three aspects of the proposed objectives, corresponding activities, and expected results were shared by Mr. Savio Rangla through PowerPoint presentation. 028

Community Movement and Network Creation Quarterly report October to December, 2020 been of great help for the children, it has brought Training on 'Community Movement and Networks Building' seriousness in their studies. was held at Miao Sevaka Kendra and Seva Kendra Silchar. Children parliaments: under the initiative of the children The program aimed, to capacitate the staff to understand parliament the following activities were taken: better the various types of people's organization at the community level, the importance of community-led s CP weekly meeting: Under the initiative of the activities/initiatives, and how to mainstream community-led development in their social work intervention. 35 staff children's parliament weekly meetings were organized. participated in the training program. In Miao Seva Kendra Different CP groups took resolutions in the CP the training was co-facilitated by Sr. Sunita director of Miao meetings and made action plans. Such as cleaning Seva Kendra and Mr. Mintu Mushahary, Farm project drive, plans for games and sports, etc. coordinator. In Seva Kendra Silchar it was facilitated by the Assistant director Sr. Sherly. Various training methods were s Safai Abhiyan: Cleaning drives were organized by the used (PowerPoint presentation, brainstorming) to make them understand community-led initiatives and network CP groups in their communities. building. s Celebration Gandhi Jayanti: On 2nd October 2020 Group exercises and assignments were provided to stimulate learning by doing what is: Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated by each center. Cultural programs were conducted in the centers. Children took w Mutual help People's organizations part in various cultural programs w Right based people's organizations s Celebration of Children's Day: On 14 November 2020 w Community-led activities/movements children's Day was celebrated in every center. w Networking and advocacy Intermediate outcome w A clearer understanding of the various types of people's organizations at the community level. w Enhanced their knowledge on the importance of advocacy and network building w How to incorporate and mainstream people-led development in their social work activities REDUCTION OF CHILD LABOUR IN THE TEA GARDEN AREAS OF SONITPUR DISTRICT, TEZPUR ASSAM Project Goal: Prevention and abolition of child labor and creation of Child Labour Free Zones in the tea gardens of Assam. Study centres: All the study centers had their classes regularly. Along with the classes, all the centers had organized class tests for the children. The regular classes have helped the students in their daily learning as the schools were closed due to the pandemic. The test has 029

Quarterly report October to December, 2020 s Home visits: home visits were scheduled every week by Teachers took the initiative to celebrate the event. the teachers. At the time of the pandemic, teachers Teachers performed various activities to entertain the provided awareness to the community through home visits. They were guiding the students to continue their self-study s Human Rights Day Celebration: Human Rights Day was celebrated on the 10th December 2020 and People from the community took part in the programme. Various awareness speeches on Basic Human Rights were delivered by the teachers and village leaders in the program. children. Village leaders were also invited to the EMPOWERING OF CHILDREN THROUGH celebration. CHILDREN'S PARLIAMENT s Games and Sports Competitions: Games and sports The goal of the project 'Empowerment of Children through Children's Parliament' is to create an environment where competitions were organized for children in every the child's voice is heard, appreciated, and exercise their center. Prizes were distributed to the children as a sign rights to influence decision making in 16 villages of of reward. Manipur and Assam through Children's Parliament by 2023. s 175th Anniversary Day celebration of KINDER Objectives: MISSIONSWERK: 175th anniversary day was celebrated in every center. The program was organized w Formation of 16 Children's Parliament in 8 villages of as a thanksgiving, expressing gratitude to KINDER MISSIONSWERK for their support and contribution Assam which help the children a lot to excel well personally and it has brought a positive impact to society. w To build the capacity of all 600 children to become child s Exposure Visit: The students were taken for an advocates and influence policies at all Levels exposure visit to Tezpur. Children visited some of the w To strengthen the existing 8 children parliament of historical places in the nearby city. These were organized for refreshing the mind of the students and Assam and train them so that their voice is heard taking a break from their routine study. w To bring down the dropouts and link them with the s Paddy harvesting: Paddy harvesting initiated by the CP formal school through bridge school. group from Tang study center. Observation of children's day: Children's Day was celebrated each year on 14th November as a tribute to Nehru on the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal 0120

Nehru. Our bridge school in Assam and Manipur too Quarterly report October to December, 2020 celebrated Children's day meaningfully. Teachers cum animators took initiative to celebrate Children's day and Rights as an alienable right of every person born to this entertained the children with dance, games, and other earth or universe. He also explained to the gathering about items. The importance of children's day was explained to the Children Parliament and how development can be the children by sharing the life story of Nehru the great brought about with the involvement of children from a very leader. Children took part actively in the celebrations. young age. Ms. Lydia explained the genesis of the Observation of Gandhi Jayanti day: International Day of Human Rights observation. Universal Gandhi Jayanti day was observed in Assam as well as in Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Manipur by children in their respective bridge schools. Nations General Assembly.UDHR is an inalienable right Children organized a cleanliness drive to mark the that is entitled to every human being- regardless of race, occasion. More than 500 children took part in the color, religion, sex, language, political, national, property, celebration. Children were taught to stay clean and to keep birth, or another status. She explained in short about the their surroundings clean all the time. A sense of belonging rights that are provided to the Indians by the Constitution of and responsibility towards their villages was created India. The right to equality, fraternity, Life, food, clothing, shelter, right to education, freedom of speech, and opinion through the program. was explained to the children. Emphasis was given that no Observation of International Human Rights Day: one can violate these rights and when violated, the law can The International Human Rights Day was observed in the be used to get these rights, which is entitled to every target area by Children Parliament in the State of Manipur. human being. Ms. Ratna, President of Lamjing Lamtak The parents of the children, partners in the Children Lup, a Women Organisation of the village talked about Parliament project, and the elders of the village participated equality and the use of resources by all, irrespective of in the program. The observation of the International Human place of origin or tribe, etc., taking the local context under Rights Day brought a change of attitude and increased the consideration. understanding of the need to uphold it. The speakers on this auspicious occasion were Village Chief, Purum Chumbang Presidents/Secretaries of the Women and the Youth Clubs, they explained what Human Rights is, who provides Human Mr.Th. Apem, Headmistress of Hope Care School, Purum Rights, and how we can address them when human rights Chumbang explained about the theme of this year's are violated in any country. Human Rights Day: 'Recover better. Stand up for Human Human rights day was organized in the following Rights'. She explained the theme in the context of the places of the project areas. COVID-19 Pandemic and how the Right to health calls for Lamlongei: every person to take action for good health amidst the Fr. Biju, the Director DSSS Imphal, explained Human pandemic and the world to recover better from the pandemic. She emphasized the right to education as there are many dropouts in the village. Purum Lainingkhul Mr. Mk Daairil spoke about Human rights and talked to the participants about the historic movement led by Nelson Mandela for the freedom of his people. The Resource person at Chandonpokpi village Ms. Th. Theisini, Women 0112

Quarterly report October to December, 2020 Animator cum Teacher in charge of the Children Parliament Centres. Sec. Chandonpokpi Baptist Church talked about the right to education and women's rights. Mr. Th. Minthing, President, Observation of Human Rights day at NEDSSS Chothe CLAM also talked about the right to education and the duties. Mr. Romeo spoke about the rights of children International Human Rights day observation was organized and the importance of education. by NEDSSS under Peace Project. Five Bridge schools from various part of Kamrup District participated in the celebration. Mr. L. Sunny, the Headman of Purum Tampak village, Mr. The training was facilitated by Fr. Anup Chand Minj and Kh. Dampuh , President, Purum Tampak Sporting Club Mousumi Kalita from Legal Cells for Human Rights- (PTSC), Mr. Phaihungir of PTSC, and Mr. Y. Mohonsing , Guwahati. The training help the participants to understand Pastor of Purum Tampak, spoke on the occasion. fundamental rights of individual, various rights violation Chandropoto cases across the states. They also Mr. Pr. Simthar, the Chief of Chandropoto, Mr.Y. Isaac learnt recourse and teacher, and Mr. Abunglen, teacher cum Animator were the measures if their resource persons at Chandropoto. The resource persons rights are violated. talked about Child Rights especially that of education and 60 participants took the need to give active cooperation to the program as it part in the training. aims at the development of the children and the village. Daily tuition The children at Lamlongei and Purum Chumbang took part in a drawing competition and were given prizes to the Daily tuition is winners. The children participated in various programmes being conducted on that day. Mr. Krishnamani, from the Manipur police for 3 hours in the villages by Animators cum Teachers. It department, was the chief guest on the day at Lamlongei, helps the students, especially those who are weak in their and he said that the children attending such kind of studies. During the tuition hour, at least one hour was awareness programs are fortunate as they are exposed to spent sharing the concept in the children's parliament information and knowledge not found in their school among the children. Meetings of the Children's parliament curriculum. The learnings from such a program will be enabled the children to speak about issues in the village remembered by the children throughout their life. and take decisions among themselves to solve the issues. Cooperation and words of encouragement to the children The concept of Children's Parliament is new to the villages for taking an active part in the project in the future were of Manipur and it still needs to be taught among the also given to the students and the parents present for the children. occasion. It was indeed a very good and enlightening program for the children. There were a good number of Motivational home visits: participants for the program in each center. The participants also took part in the light refreshment arranged by the Animators continue to visit houses in the village encouraging parents to send their children to school and giving awareness of the importance of education. Home visits have become very important and encouraging during this pandemic and the animator takes initiatives to motivate the parents and children on how to take care of themselves from the Corona Virus. Special attention is given to interact with children to understand the problems they face in this difficult situation. Extra-curricular activities Animators in the villages continue to conduct extra- curricular activities, to bring out their talents such as Painting competition, singing, poem recitation, craft 102