benoynsreedhar, Author at Snehagiri Society

Mithralayam Old Age Home

Dec 12, 2015Feb 27, 2021 benoynsreedhar

When people reach their old age they can’t do anything by themselves because of poor health. They become more dependent on others and need constant care. Their family members, who might be working hard to make their livelihood, may not be able to pay required attention to them even though they wish to. Some mothers become lonely in their old age due to unexpected tragedies in their life. ‘Mithralayam old age Home’ is a project for such mothers. It started functioning on 1st October 1995. Now we have 10 inmates…

Mithralayam Special School, Snehagiri

Dec 12, 2015Jan 29, 2021 benoynsreedhar

There are so many children in our society who are mentally and physically challenged. Most of the people have a stereotyped impression that they are unable to do things by themselves. It is true that they need our special attention and one of the family members is compelled to quit their job to take care of special children. Mithralayam Special School is a project from Snehagiri Society from 24th October 1995. The aim of the School is to give activities of Daily Living Training for the Children. Here we take…

A Christmas visits to the families of the Special School Students

Dec 12, 2015Feb 27, 2021 benoynsreedhar

Our Social work team visited every student of the special school for Christmas 2020 as the children were at home due to the pandemic outbreak. It was an opportunity to reconnect with each child and their families. The students were really glad and excited to receive a Christmas gift from Snehagiri during this visit.

Sneha Cancer Care Programme

Dec 12, 2015Feb 27, 2021 benoynsreedhar

‘Sneha Cancer Care Programme’ (SCCP) is a new initiative by Snehagiri Society to support the families of cancer patients. Inauguration of the same was held on 7th November 2020. The aim of the project is to help those families through financial aid for Children’s education, marriage, debt clearance, etc. It also provides counseling support and awareness about governmental and nongovernmental projects for cancer patients.

Snehagiri Secretarial Institute

Dec 12, 2015Feb 27, 2021 benoynsreedhar

It was established on 1st January 1982. The programme started with 4 English type Writing Machines and 18 students. Later on, Malayalam and Hindi type writing machines were also added to the Course. This course fee was quite reasonable. It gave concession to the students from poor families and assured a bright future. It was a course with great opportunity at that time.

Visit to the homes of Cancer patients under SCCP

Dec 12, 2015Feb 27, 2021 benoynsreedhar

Visiting the cancer patients at their homes helped to understand their family conditions and take necessary action as needed. The patients and the family members underwent counseling to help navigate issues related to this condition such as coping with the demands of illness, family conflicts, grief, etc., all of which can affect the patient’s care.

Snehagiri Sesoil Manufacturing Unit

Dec 12, 2015Feb 27, 2021 benoynsreedhar

This unit operated in the premises of Snehagiri Society and extracted oil from nutmeg, cumin seed and ginger, which is generally used for medicinal as well as food purposes. It was one of the employment generation projects of the Society.

Old Age Home Inmates Family Visit

Dec 12, 2015Mar 4, 2021 benoynsreedhar

The family members of the elderly were requested to visit the Mithralayam home since visits by them were relatively less during the pandemic. They obliged to this kind invitation. This visit helped to know more about the families of our inmates and their backgrounds, making it easier to understand their condition so as to render help in the future.

Khadi Weaving & Spinning Unit

Dec 11, 2015Feb 27, 2021 benoynsreedhar

Fr. Paul kodiyan started the programme with 5 hand looms to provide weaving training to unemployed women. In 1985, it got the certificate and recognition of Khadi Commission. It gave employment to many women providing them financial independence. Apart from this a Khadi spinning Centre with 50 charkas was started and gave employment to people. Two Khadi Bhavans were opened in Mala and Thrissur as well.

Snehagiri Tailoring Centre

Dec 27, 2014Feb 27, 2021 benoynsreedhar

Tailoring centre for women was started in 1979 by St. Theresa’s Vanithakshemam, a sister concern of Snehagiri Society which got government Recognition in 1983. This project aims at women empowerment through financial and economic independence. Every year almost 120 women complete different short-term courses from the center under an experienced faculty.