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Flood Relief Campaign

VOSARD team members on 05/09/2018 visited the flood- hit area in Idukki District where landslides had demolished the topography of agriculture land and found the areas deposited with large quantities of plastic wastes. A cleaning campaign was initiated and removed plastic wastes weighing nearly a tone, from marginal land holdings. The teams intends to make similar efforts in the remaining areas as well, in coming weeks.

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Child & Youth Development

In a country like India with its multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious population, the problems of socially marginalized and economically disadvantaged groups are immense. Within such groups the most vulnerable section is always the children. Children of our target communities are facing direct and indirect problems. That is why our goal is to create a safe and child friendly environment for children in the target area.

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Agriculture & Food Security

Another aim of VOSARD is to improve the rural people's quality of life through sustainable management of the natural resources and addressing the negative effects of environmental degradation. A major component is enabling them to conserve soil & water and facilitating them to mobilize local resources.Trainings on organic farming are conducted. The construction of biogas plants and Vermi compost units are carried out in the operational area.

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Rural Water Supply

The construction of rain water harvesting systems in the remote and hilly areas is part of our Watershed project as well as the Jalanidhi project. In order to have sufficient drinking water during the summer months, rainwater is collected in tanks during the rainy season. Previously the farmers had to rely on water from tankers which was expensive and the quality of that water could not be ensured. Besides the construction of rainwater storage tanks, bore and open wells are also implemented.

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EVENTS

Flood Relief Campaign

On the 5th of September 2018,

VOSARD team members initiated a cleaning campaign at flood-hit areas & removed plastic wastes weighing nearly a tone, from marginal land holdings. The teams intends to make similar efforts in the remaining areas as well, in coming weeks.

Community Gathering

On the 26th of February 2017,

VOSARD community gathering has been conducted. The Function was blessed by the presence of various important personalities in the society and inaugurated by Mr Joice George, MP. We celebrated together with around 1000 people.

Honors & Awards

On the 21st of March 2017,

On the 21st of March 2017, VOSARD has received another honor for our committed work for the marginalised and less privileged people. The honor was given by K Chittilappilly Foundation, for Excellence in Social Service.

Regional Office Inauguration

On the 19th of October 2016

On the 19th of October 2016 we inaugurated our new regional Office in Kattappana. The Building was blessed by Mar Mathew Arackal, bishop of Kanjarappilly and inaugurated by Mr Joice George, MP. We celebrated together with around 2000 people.

World Senior Citizens Day Celebration

On the 1st of October 2021

The world senior citizens day was observed on October 1, 2021 at Idukki by VOSARD. The elderly members from Chakkupallom, Vandanmedu, Kattappana, Erattayar, Kamakshy, Kanjikuzhy and Kanchiyar participated in the celebration.

COVID 19 Relief Activities

On the 1st of October 2021

With the support of MISEREOR, Germany 420 poor and marginalized elderly people in Idukki districr were supported with nutrition supplements .

Nutrition Supplement

On the 1st of October 2021

With the support of many humanitarian organisations and Habitat India 530 families were supported with immediate nutrition support in corporation with VOSARD.

Prize distribution to the Winners

On the 15th of October 2021

The KKS project at Kanchiyar conducted various competitions during Independance day and Onam Celebration and the winners were awarded with shields and prizes.

23rd Anniversary Celebrations

On the 28th of October 2021

VOSARD completed its 23rd years of touching lives and walking with the poor in various areas in Idukki district.

KELI Education Promotion Program

On the 3rd of November 2021

VOSARD in asociation with Swtzerland Malayalee association and Rajagiri Outreach Social Service distributed Rs. 300,000 (Three Lakh) to 21 children from Idukki District studiying for Professional Courses.

Annual Day Celebration 2021

On the 20th of December 2021

Annual Day of JWDS, KWDS and AWDS clusters under "Holistic Development of Marginalized families in Kanchiyar Panchayat" Under KKS is Celebrated on 20-12-2021 at Women's Cultural Centre, Kanchiyar, Idukki District Panchayat President Mr. Giji K Philip Inagurated the Function and Many women and Children participated in the cultural activities and meeting.

Inaguration of Child Protection Committee

On the 1st of February 2022

As part of making Kanchiyar panchayat first child friendly panchayat in idukki district, Child PRoteciton Committes are formed in every wards. and this CPC is inagurated by Honorable Minister Roshi Augustine.

Nutrition Kit Distribution

On the 1st of March 2022

VOSARD under the project MISEREOR, for care and support for elderly in Idukki District, Kerala, distributed Nutrition kit to 50 Elderly in Kanchiyar Panchayat.

Awarenesson Child Marriage

On the 1st of March 2022

In association with Childline Idukki awareness classes on child marriage was conducted by collab office, Kattappana and subcentre Kumily in various parts of Idukki District, Kerala. total number of 2310 beneficiaries were covered including students, SHG members, Auto/Taxi dirvers, and general public.

Parents and Teachers Training

On the 1st of April 2022

In association with KKS project at Kanchiyar one day parents and teachers trainings were conducted at Kattappana for 30 members. dr. Jose antony presided over the functionan d Mrs. Leelamma Baby, the Community counsellor conduted the training session.

Awareness Class to Children

On the 1st of April 2022

VOSARD in corporation with CHILDLINE IDUKKI conducted one day awareness session for teenagers on child rights and POCSO act in Kumily panchayat. 45 children participated in the session and childline coordinator Mr. Jose Vadakkel provided classs to the children.

Walking Stick Distribution

On the 1st of May 2022

Under the project on Care and support for elderly in Idukki district, Kerala, 100 walking sticks were distributed to elderly in Kanjikuzhy, Erattayar, Kamakshi, Kanchiyar, and Vandanmedu panchayats.

Summer camp for Children - MIZHIVU 2022

On the 1st of June 2022

One day summer camp was conducted for children aged 10 - 18 in 5 panchayats of idukki district and 695 children participated in the Camps.

School Awareness Programme

On the 1st of June 2022

School awareness programmes were conducted at different schools in Kattappana and Kanchiyar panchayats promoting child friendly environment and children were oriented on sex education and POCSO act. Total 6 schools were covered and orientation given to 1620 children, teachers and parents.

Onam Celebration

On the 6th of September 2022

In coopertaion with Sameeksha Samskarika Vedhi, and Friends of Kattappana Onam was celebrated. 1000 SHG members of VOSARD and various other humanitarian organizations, Schools and College students participated during the procession conducted at Kattappana, Idukki District, Kerala.

World senior citizens day celebration

On the 1st of October 2022

The world senior citizens day was observed on October 1, 2022 at Idukki by VOSARD. The elderly members from Chakkupallom, Vandanmedu, Kattappana, Erattayar, Kamakshy, Kanjikuzhy and Kanchiyar participated in the celebration .

Silver Jubilee Celebration

On the 28th of October 2022

VOSARD celebrated the begining of its silver jubilee on 28th of October 2022 at Regional Office Kattappana. Rev. Dr. Geore Edayaditil CMI )(Provincial, St. Joseph's Province Kottayam), Fr. Jossey Thamarasrity CMI (VG, CMI Generalate), Fr. Josekutty Ikkaraparambil CMI (VG St. Joseph's Province Kottayam), Mr. Giji K Philip (Idukki District Panchayat President), Dr. S Ramakrishnan (Exicu. Director DISHA Trust), Mr. L Lobidas ( Exicu. Director ODA, Triichi) and other eminent personalitites from political and other social service sectors participated in the Silver Jubillee Inaguration Session.

Leaders Training Programme

On the 6th of November 2022

Training for the SHG leaders of the differently abled persons was conducted on 6th November 2022.The programme was organized in association with NABARD.Federation leaders and SHG Leaders participated in the training programme.

Ayurvedic Medical Camp

On the 14th & 20th of November 2022

VOSARD under the project MISEREOR ' Enhancing quality of life of senior citizens in Idukki district; conducted Ayurvedic medical camps on 14 th and 20 th of November at Idukki and Kattappana block panchayaths of Idukki districts.460 Senior Citizens become the direct beneficiaries of the camp. The camp was organized in association with Department of Ayurvedic Medicine.The programme focused on free treatment and supply of Ayurvedic medicines to the

Annual Day Celebration of the Women Empowerment Project

On the 19th of November 2022

Annual day has been celebrated on 19 November 2022 by the women SHG members of KKS project.The pogramme was inaugurated by Mr.Gigi K Philip (President District Panchayath Idukki). The main objective of the project is the holistic development of marginalized families in the area through Women Empowerment and Child Development.All the members of the project participated in the cultural events conducted thereafter.

Launching of Interstate Project

On the 6th of January 2023

A new phase for the empowerment and support for citizens was inaugurated on 6th January 2023 at VOSARD regional office kattappana.Municipal Chairperson of Kattappana Muncipality Mrs Shiny Sunny and Vikas Director Fr. Lijo Kochuveetil jointly lightened the lamp.The projectaims to satisfy the needs and issues of elderly people in Ayyappancovil, Kamakshi andKanjikuzhy of Idukki district and Thogamalai block of Trichy district, Tamilnadu.

State level celebration

On the 4th of February 2023

International intellectual disability day celebration ,Observed the International intellectual day on 04/02/2023.The programme was organized in associating with Department of social justice and SNAC kerala.12 special schools participated in the parogramme with around 500 intellectual children as the direct participants of the event. The programme marked the presence of Mr. Dean Kuriakose (MP) Ms.sheeba George I.A.S (Districtcollectot Idukki) and other politicians, various organizations heads and other dignitaries. Cultural events of intellectual children took place after the public meeting.

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  • 2023
  • Feb

Launching of Interstate Project

International intellectual disability day celebration Observed the International intellectual day on 04/02/2023.The programme was organized in associating with Department of social justice and SNAC kerala.12 special schools participated in the parogramme with around 500 intellectual children as the direct participants of the event. The programme marked the presence of Mr. Dean Kuriakose (MP) Ms.sheeba George I.A.S (District collectot Idukki) and other politicians, various organizations heads and other dignitaries. Cultural events of intellectual children took place after the public meeting.

  • 2023
  • Jan

Launching of Interstate Project

A new phase for the empowerment and support for citizens was inaugurated on 6th January 2023 at VOSARD regional office kattappana.Municipal Chairperson of Kattappana Muncipality Mrs Shiny Sunny and Vikas Director Fr. Lijo Kochuveetil jointly lightened the lamp. The project aims to satisfy the needs and issues of elderly people in Ayyappancovil, Kamakshi and Kanjikuzhy of Idukki district and Thogamalai block of Trichy district, Tamilnadu.

  • 2022
  • Nov

Annual Day Celebration of the women empowerment project

Annual day has been celebrated on 19 November 2022 by the women SHG members of KKS project.The pogramme was inaugurated by Mr.Gigi K Philip (President District Panchayath Idukki). The main objective of the project is the holistic development of marginalized families in the area through Women Empowerment and Child Development.All the members of the project participated in the cultural events conducted thereafter.

  • 2022
  • Nov

Ayurvedic Medical Camp

VOSARD under the project MISEREOR ' Enhancing quality of life of senior citizens in Idukki district' conducted Ayurvedic medical camps on 14th and 20th of November at Idukki and Kattappana block panchayaths of Idukki districts.460 Senior Citizens become the direct beneficiaries of the camp. The camp was organized in association with Department of Ayurvedic Medicine.The programme focused on free treatment and supply of Ayurvedic medicines to the elderly

  • 2022
  • Nov

Leaders Training programme

Training for the SHG leaders of the differently abled persons was conducted on 6th November 2022.The programme was organized in association with NABARD.Federation leaders and SHG Leaders participated in the training programme.

  • 2022
  • Oct

Silver Jubilee Celebration

VOSARD celebrated the begining of its silver jubilee on 28th of October 2022 at Regional Office Kattappana. Rev. Dr. Geore Edayaditil CMI )(Provincial, St. Joseph's Province Kottayam), Fr. Jossey Thamarasrity CMI (VG, CMI Generalate), Fr. Josekutty Ikkaraparambil CMI (VG St. Joseph's Province Kottayam), Mr. Giji K Philip (Idukki District Panchayat President), Dr. S Ramakrishnan (Exicu. Director DISHA Trust), Mr. L Lobidas ( Exicu. Director ODA, Triichi) and other eminent personalitites from political and other social service sectors participated in the Silver Jubillee Inaguration Session.

  • 2022
  • Oct

World senior citizens day celebration

The world senior citizens day was observed on October 1, 2022 at Idukki by VOSARD. The elderly members from Chakkupallom, Vandanmedu, Kattappana, Erattayar, Kamakshy, Kanjikuzhy and Kanchiyar participated in the celebration .

  • 2022
  • Sept

Onam Celebration

In coopertaion with Sameeksha Samskarika Vedhi, and Friends of Kattappana Onam was celebrated. 1000 SHG members of VOSARD and various other humanitarian organizations, Schools and College students participated during the procession conducted at Kattappana, Idukki District, Kerala.

  • 2022
  • Jun

School Awareness Programme

School awareness programmes were conducted at different schools in Kattappana and Kanchiyar panchayats promoting child friendly environment and children were oriented on sex education and POCSO act. Total 6 schools were covered and orientation given to 1620 children, teachers and parents.

  • 2022
  • Jun

Summer camp for Children - MIZHIVU 2022

One day summer camp was conducted for children aged 10 - 18 in 5 panchayats of idukki district and 695 children participated in the Camps.

  • 2022
  • May

Walking Stick Distribution

Under the project on Care and support for elderly in Idukki district, Kerala, 100 walking sticks were distributed to elderly in Kanjikuzhy, Erattayar, Kamakshi, Kanchiyar, and Vandanmedu panchayats.

  • 2022
  • May

Federation Annual Day

Federation of Elderly people functioning in Kanjikuzhy panchayat celebrated theri annual day in May 2022. Dr. Jose antony inagurated the function and the elders conducted various cultural and arts programmes.

  • 2022
  • Apr

Awareness Class to Children

IVOSARD in corporation with CHILDLINE IDUKKI conducted one day awareness session for teenagers on child rights and POCSO act in Kumily panchayat. 45 children participated in the session and childline coordinator Mr. Jose Vadakkel provided classs to the children.

  • 2022
  • Apr

Parents and Teachers Training

In association with KKS project at Kanchiyar one day parents and teachers trainings were conducted at Kattappana for 30 members. dr. Jose antony presided over the functionan d Mrs. Leelamma Baby, the Community counsellor conduted the training session.

  • 2022
  • Mar

Nutrition Kit Distribution

VOSARD under the project MISEREOR, for care and support for elderly in Idukki District, Kerala, distributed Nutrition kit to 50 Elderly in Kanchiyar Panchayat.

  • 2022
  • Mar

Awarenesson Child Marriage

In association with Childline Idukki awareness classes on child marriage was conducted by collab office, Kattappana and subcentre Kumily in various parts of Idukki District, Kerala. total number of 2310 beneficiaries were covered including students, SHG members, Auto/Taxi dirvers, and general public.

  • 2022
  • Feb

Inaguration of Child Protection Committee

As part of making Kanchiyar panchayat first child friendly panchayat in idukki district, Child PRoteciton Committes are formed in every wards. and this CPC is inagurated by Honorable Minister Roshi Augustine. .

  • 2021
  • Dec

Annual Day Celebration 2021

Annual Day of JWDS, KWDS and AWDS clusters under "Holistic Development of Marginalized families in Kanchiyar Panchayat" Under KKS is Celebrated on 20-12-2021 at Women's Cultural Centre, Kanchiyar, Idukki District Panchayat President Mr. Giji K Philip Inagurated the Function and Many women and Children participated in the cultural activities and meeting.

  • 2021
  • Nov

KELI Education Promotion Program

VOSARD in asociation with Swtzerland Malayalee association and Rajagiri Outreach Social Service distributed Rs. 300,000 (Three Lakh) to 21 children from Idukki District studiying for Professional Courses.

  • 2021
  • Oct

23rd Anniversary Celebrations

VOSARD completed its 23rd years of touching lives and walking with the poor in various areas in Idukki district.

  • 2021
  • Oct

Prize Distribution to the Winners

The KKS project at Kanchiyar conducted various competitions during Independance day and Onam Celebration and the winners were awarded with shields and prizes.

  • 2021
  • Oct

World senior citizens day celebration

the world senior citizens day was observed on October 1, 2021 at Idukki by VOSARD. The elderly members from Chakkupallom, Vandanmedu, Kattappana, Erattayar, Kamakshy, Kanjikuzhy and Kanchiyar participated in the celebration

  • 2021
  • Oct

COVID 19 Relief Activities

With the support of MISEREOR, Germany 420 poor and marginalized elderly people in Idukki districr were supported with nutrition supplements

  • 2021
  • Oct

Nutrition supplement

With the support of many humanitarian organisations and Habitat India 530 families were supported with immediate nutrition support in corporation with VOSARD.

  • 2021
  • Sept

Flood Relief Campaign

A cleaning campaign was initiated at flood-hit areas and removed plastic wastes weighing nearly a tone, from marginal land holdings.

  • 2017
  • Mar

Honors & Awards

On the 21st of March 2017, VOSARD has received another honor for our committed work for the marginalised and less privileged people.

  • 2017
  • Feb

Community Gathering

On the 26th of February 2017, VOSARD community gathering has been conducted. The Function was inaugurated by Mr Joice George.

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VOSARD - Touching lives with Community Based Rehabilitations
Rehabilitation of people with disabilities is one of our major interventions since 2002. We have been working with around 5800 PWDs in the district and built their capacity to address their basic rehabilitation and developmental needs..
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VOSARD's Women Empowerment Programmes
Seminars, workshops, interactive lectures, exposure visits & training camps are organized to enhance the womens’ capacities. Skill and leadership trainings are conducted and the women are motivated to contest in Panchayat elections..
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Best Practices with Child & Youth Developments
In a country like India with its multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious population, the problems of socially marginalized and economically disadvantaged groups are immense.That is why our goal is to create a safe and child friendly environment for children in the target area..
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Strengthen the Society by Building Social Institutions
Community mobilization is one of the most important factors in social work. VOSARD has been focusing on uplifting the poor and weaker sections of the society right from the beginning. Through self-help initiatives and capacitating them to be a part of the main stream society..
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VOSARD (Voluntary Organization for Social Action and Rural Development) was established in 1998 with the aim of transforming the lives of the poor, marginalized and the under-privileged groups in the most backward and remote hilly areas of Idukki District in the state of Kerala (India).

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