GURGAON'S BEST NGO AWARD GIVEN BY GOVT. OF HARYANA

 
     
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 

11TH ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL YEAR 2010-11
 

ARDS is a nationally recognised Non-Governmental Organization, established in Gurgaon in July 2000. The organization is already awarded by best NGO of District, now has been accredited by income tax department for permanent exemption u//s 80 G of income tax act 1961, Today ARDS is present in 3 States of India and has extended its reach. The organization is committed to integrated health and development issues in the context of poverty, gender and rights with life cycle approach. It’s driving mission to empower the underserved and marginalized individuals and communities through gender sensitive participatory processes, for achieving optimal and sustainable health and development.
 
  Completed Projects during year 2010-11
1. TI-MIGRANT PROJECT UNDER NATIONAL AIDS CONTROL PROGRAMME.
 

Our organization is running Targeted intervention (TI) migrant project with the support of Haryana State AIDS Control Society and NACO, to focus on HIV transmission prevention efforts on the high risk groups of migrant in Gurgaon. HIV/AIDS prevention programme through targeted interventions with the migrants. Haryana is a low prevalence state in STD/HIV/AIDS transmission but various studies and our past experience shows that there is a rapid increase in vulnerable migrant population. So we have an aim of reducing the risk of HIV Infection among Migrant who practice high-risk behavior. The main approach of the project is to know the knowledge Attitude & practice of the target migrant population. Increasing availability and accessibility of condoms 100% to targeted group and consistent use among 80% of the target population. Increasing health-seeking behavior among 100% of the migrant and providing STD treatment using SCM system. To promote health-seeking behavior by utilizing appropriate counseling techniques and providing STD treatment through identified local service providers and organizing camps wherever required to patients and their regular sex partners in the target area. To promote correct and consistent use of condom among target population groups by making condom accessible and provide support to retail outlets for social marketing of condoms, condom promotion activities like condom depots establishment, condom demonstration etc. were done. To create enabling environment for sustainability of the project in the target area and to create an environment that doesn’t create obstacles .To mobilize/empower the community so that they can advocate and articulate their own issues and respective solutions, activities like celebration of important days/events like world aids day.
   

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MOTHER NGO FARIDABAD FOR RCH-11 PROGRAMME UNDER NRHM.
 

The status of Mother NGO Faridabad under RCH II in Which MNGO the Composite Project is being implemented In the target area through 4 selected FNGOs. The field Implementation of activities plan organized by Mother NGO as well as FNGOs were commenced w.e.f. 1st April, 2008. Three Days Orientation of Project staff of Field NGOs was also conducted Field visits were also carried out from time to time. Base line Survey in first or second month of startup activities was done by field NGOs. RRC MAMTA also carried out field cum office verification along with records of Mother NGO as well as FNGOs. The project activities are planned for FNGO target area and services will be provided By organizing a Health camps, Orientation, Field visits, Motivation, Contacts,& FGDs etc.
   
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FAMILY COUNSELLING CENTRE.
 

ARDS is successfully running the family Counseling center at Gurgaon city near district court. The programme is supported by the Centre Social welfare Board Delhi & Haryana state social welfare Board Chandigarh. The Family counseling centre started w.e.f. 01.03.2008. The motive of this organization is to resolve conflicts in the family and for these 2 family Counselors are appointed (one male & female). During The Year 2010-11 the centre has consulted and settles the 64cases.
   
4. DRESS DESIGNING TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN

ARDS is successfully completed the Dress- Designing, Training Programme from 01-06-2010 to 30-06-2011 in village Fazilpur district Gurgaon. The centre is organizing training Course for poor & needy sc women for free of cost. Till now 4 batches successfully completed the course. The Organization not only giving training but also motivates The trainees to form of SHGs. The district level programme officer of the women & child development department was monitoring centre.
   
5. WOMEN HELPLINE & SWADHAR SHELTER HOME FOR WOMEN IN DISTRESS.
 

The programme is running from 10 March 2009 to continue as you know e most vulnerable sections in any society. A large number of them face violence at the hands of the strangers. Family members and others know to them Such abuse may take place even at homes and work places. The violence may be in form of psychological Abuse and actual physical abuse. Victims in most cases Cannot take recourse to the criminal justice system for a Variety of reasons including the fear of social stigma and Lack of knowledge about the institutions that could come, for their rescue in order to provide necessary assistance, for such victims, a round the clock Women Helpline is setup with No. 0124 6527008 at the Swadhar shelter home Gurgaon. Its scope is further hereby expanded so that it helps woman. From now on wards it shall be known as, WOMAN HELPLINE PHONE NO. 0124-6527008. Indian family as a social institution is well known for the emotional and physical Support that it provides to its extended members, many a time it fails to respond to the needs of women, especially for women in difficult circumstance like widows destitute and deserted women, women ex-prisoners, victims of sexual abuse and crimes, including those trafficked and rescued from brothels, migrant or refugee women who have been rendered homeless due to natural calamities like flood, cyclone, earthquake, mentally challenged women , women victims of terrorist violence etc. Sometimes society itself drives such women out of the system to lead lives. Since the commencement of the project 519 women inmates rehabilitated.
   
6. SHORT STAY HOME FOR WOMEN
 

The Home is providing long/short stays for women and girls in difficulties. Our main objective is to make them rehabilitate and independent earning. They require help and guidance to regain confidence in them to meet the situation and to require skills to become self-reliant and to develop relationships with people that could help in the re-establishment of their status in society. For meeting the situation, institutional services where Counselling and guidance, medical and psychiatric check-up and treatment, facilities of development of skills and relationships are provided could prove useful. The effort has to be to help the women to rehabilitate themselves within a short period of time. An evaluative study was conducted recently to assess the impact of Institutional programmes on residents and discharged residents. It appears from the Study that the scheme has considerably helped the girls and women-facing crisis in their lives. The programme is being closed with effect from 27-09-2010.
   
   

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