People First Initiatives is a collective action of few like-minded people from diverse fields cutting across caste, creed, age, sex and religion. We came together because we believe in strength of togetherness and the contributions (small/little/substantial) that the group can make in one’s lives and society, at large. We firmly believe that every individual has inherent potential and is worthy enough of a life with - dignity and respect.
Manipur, today, is at a very critical juncture due to its socio-economic and political dynamics. The most affected are the common people who do not have an adequate platform to raise his/her voice to claim for one’s basic rights. The widening of gaps between rich and poor, growing culture of militancy, rise in cases of HIV/AIDS, drug dependence, school drop-outs, nepotism, corruption and the unpredictability of situations, have all added bad odour to one’s meaningful existence and have pushed people to fight for survival. There may come a day when an individual would start devouring fellow individual- just to survive. The so called ‘fittest’ consisting of politicians, contractors, govt.babus, insurgents and others, somehow, manages to survive without feeling a pinch on their skins- the hardships that common people faced on day to day basis. The fight to survival will go on with the most marginalized, vulnerable groups, students, PLHIVs (People Living with HIV), unemployed youth feeling the maximum heat.
In this time of need, People First Initiatives would like to contribute as change agents to foster a relationship of trust among people through rights based approach in development in health, education and environment. We are a voluntary group and strongly believe in channelizing positive energy of youth for positive change for those people that may matter the most, be it small or big. We believe in making progress together for one’s ‘Good health, Fulfilled education and Sustained environment’.
Things to look forward
Through rigorous thought processes and discussions among the team members and other well wishers, People First Initiatives have decided to come together and take up the cause of Carmel Jyoti- a home for Children affected and infected by HIV in Manipur under the broad theme 'Coming together for Children in need'. As part of this cause, we plan to undertake resource mobilization activties so as to enable the home to create some corpus for themselves to be able to meet unforseen eventualities, that these children in difficult circumstances, may come across in days and years to come.
The past few days have been really challenging as the team have been involved in mobilization of resources (money or kind) from friends, dear and near ones and friends of our best of friends. It is still an on-going effort and hope to continue till a substantial amount is pooled in for the home. The entire journey has been so much wonderful with so many friends and well- wishers extending support and the sheer words of encouragement convinced us to strive harder to take challenges head on.
On the 16th day of October' 2010, we have planned for a day activity with Sisters and Children of Carmel Jyoti under the broad theme- 'Coming together for Children in need' (Please refer to details below)
Plan for 16th October' 2010
Goal: Well-being of Children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS residing at Carmel Jyoti.
Objectives:
· To provide psycho-social support through provision for nutritional counselling and medical care at the home.
· To enhance communication skills of the children for holistic growth and integration with the society.
Activities:
· Free medical checkups of the children with basic resource at disposal for purchasing drugs.
· Interaction cum communication workshop with the children for enhancing their communication skills as well as confidence level.
The People First Initiatives have already negotiated with a Pediatrician (with experienced of pediatric HIV/AIDS) and a Nutritionist for nutritional assessment and counselling of these children on the day. The team will also be arranging a small lunch for the children as well as detailed planning session will be held with the Sisters for follow up actions. The team will hand over all the money collected so far to the sisters and subsequently, as and when contributions keep pouring in...
The team will be documenting the entire day activity so as to share with contributors and others and for record keeping of People First initiatives . It will be done with verbal consent of the Sisters as well the children.
Sincere appeal by People First Initiatives
Please do join us together for the cause and help us to grow in making changes for those lives needing utmost care, love and protection. We cannot make any promise but we know that you and I can make huge difference in lives of these children.
Please do feel to write at:
Togetherness is Strength!!
For People First Initiatives
A. Romendro Singh
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