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History:
New Life came into existence in the year 1993 with the help of philanthropists from various fields like agriculture, engineering, medicine, etc. The mission of New Life is to bring to mainstream the women who are far behind their counterparts in socio-economic status.
New life is registered under the Societies Registration Act on 24.06.1993. The registration number is 324/1993. It is also registered under FCRA, 1976. The FCRA registration number is 010140146 and the date of registration is 04.01.1995.
The organization with the governing board comprising of experienced and committed individuals. The basic focus of the organization is Women Empowerment through Micro Finance. Besides, New Life is involved in various developmental activities and rehabilitation works. But the New Life mainly focuses the children and women.
VISION:
To bring the poor women and their children into the main stream of economy and thereby make them participate in the process of nation building. New Life is committed in building up a society based on equity and social justice where women and children are the leaders of social change of better tomorrow.
MISSION:
To retain our niche as an institution builder in the development sector, focusing on the basic needs of poor women and Children from low – income households.
ACTIVITIES IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2008-2009:
In its endeavour to develop the socio-economic status of women and children, New Life undertook the following activities:
Ensured Childhood to the Children of People in Conflict with Law in Trichy District:
Starting from the year 2004, six ELCs (Early Learning Centres) centers are run in Ariyamangalam, Uppuparai, Kaja Pettai, Vamadam, Kodappu, and Sathyamoorthi Nagar the urban slums of Trichirappalli District, Tamilnadu.
Nutritional supplement is given to the children. The learning is made enjoyable to the children by adopting a syllabus of topics encountered by the children in their day-to-day life. Physical and mental health of the children, mothers and pregnant women in the target community are taken care off. The target population is given awareness on sexual infections, family planning, childcare, child psychology, legal rights, etc. The women in the area are organized into groups and are trained on various income generation activities. Youth clubs were formed to encourage the youth to come together and participate in community development. Besides this the target children between the age of 6-18 are financially supported to continue their studies / undergo vocational trainings.
All the 1602 Households in the 6 target areas are happily drinking safe water, and 150 ELC children are safeguarded from water borne and fecal borne diseases by drinking boiled and cooled water. 708 target families who understood the importance are drinking boiled and cooled water. 134 Households are using household or community toilets. 363 households have developed the practice of washing hands with soap. 465 children are washing hands with soap after defecating.740 women in the 6 target areas would have participated in demonstration sessions. 1131 women gained knowledge on health facilities and schemes provided by the Government.
Rehabilitaton of Prisoners:
Rehabilitation of prisoners had been one of the noble cause for which we have been working since 1997.
The prisoners in the central prison, Trichy were given training on various income generation activities like poly bag sugar cane nursery, vermi-compost manufacturing, carpentary, mat weaving, tailoring, etc. This project gives training to the prisoner in the making of craft products for their future life.
Organization is giving psychological counseling to the prisoner. Nearly 2345 families were counseled.
We are also giving education to the prisoner for their better life. Adult literacy classes are organized for prisoners by our volunteers/Staffs, nearly 1217 convicts were educated.
The inmates of the prison were also given awareness on legal rights and human rights on aspects such as
- Right to freedom of protection against arrest.
- Right to freedom of protection against illegal detention.
- Right to freedom of certain protections in respect of conviction of offences.
- Right to freedom of practicing certain profession.
- Right to equality before law.
263 families gained knowledge on Human Rights and Childs Rights. 271 family gained knowledge on Basic Legal aspects.
Poonjolai: (The home for children)
A home for the deserving children who are orphaned, semi-orphaned, deserted, and extremely poor or whose parent is inside the prison is run. Children are taken care of in the home by providing health and education supports to them. The children are made to feel at home by the affectionate and tender carae given to them by the team of New Life.
22 children are in the home this year. The children are admitted to the nearby High School in Kodappu. The children below the age of six are sent to the nursery.
In addition to the formal education, the children are taught dance, music, and artwork. They are also taught Karate as a self defense measure. They are trained in making greeting cards, candles; embroidery works and other job oriented arts so that they may stand on their own legs when the time comes for them to leave the home.
Go to School Programme:
This programme is for the children under age of 6-14 for their future they have to Go to School. This programme mostly finanscial problem in more for the parents. So the programme gives support to the children to educate them. Programme mainly concentrated the drop out students from the school to continue the school studies.
We conducted parents teachers meet which in 271parents were involed in partents teachers association activities. 140parents contributed financially and materially.48new children in 6 target areas were enrolled in ELC. 121children in 6target areas were admitted in primary schools including 48 children from ELCs.59 were identified and 26 were admitted in regular schools and 2in NFE centres.121 children completed pre-primary school and 48 of them are from our ELCs.87children completed primary education and moved to secondary level of education.
Read to lead:
New Life’s Read to Lead project is designed to support the education of 10,680 students of Standards 1 to 8 in the Tiruchirapalli district of Tamil Nadu. This project was started on 12 January 2009 and has now been approved by the ‘ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth’ and ‘GiveIndia’.
New Life has already identified the beneficiaries of the project. 10,680 children, who were screened and supported by earlier projects on the basis of their vulnerability to poverty situations, are proposed to be supported in this project.
The students selected will be admitted to our coaching classes with the specialist teacher, which will be conducted after school hours. The project’s innovation rests within the identification of problems associated with the students’ learning processes according to both the subject being studied as well as the individual lessons with each subject. As previously mentioned, these problem areas will then be identified by model tests and examinations conducted at the district level. The integrity of the examination will be strictly maintained, with external examiners being engaged for the purpose of upholding this level of integrity. Tests will be conducted frequently and will aim to strengthen students’ confidence levels in competition at a district, state or national level in preparation for entrance examinations and enrolment into higher education courses. 11145 children are benefiting through in this programme.
Micro-Credit and Savings Programme:
The poor women from the BPL category and their wards, irrespective of caste, creed and religion are the target segments in the multi-various activities being carried out by New Life. The total number of members benefited by the various programs of the organization as of March 2009 is 25456 from Trichy, Karur, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkotai and Cuddalore districts.
Micro-credit is viable and essential in eradicating poverty at the grass roots level). Micro-credit provisions micro (small) loans to individuals who need it to improve their living conditions. The premise of the micro-credit scheme is humani. Every individual has an enterprising capacity – a spirit within them that strives to improve their lives.
Over 1259 groups with membership of 25456 and residing in urban slums and rural areas have mobilized savings of over Rs.2974.23 Lakhs and have absorbed over Rs.6248.12 Lakhs as loans for various opportunities for improving their standard of living, Supported by various development financial Institution.
New Life started on lending directly to its members from the year 1999.As on March 2009; the total membership of the program is 25456 with an outstanding portfolio of Rs.48.67 Lakhs.
New Life, through its community owned association structures known as Affinity Association of Self Help Groups (AASHG), plays an active role in promoting and providing micro-credit. The AASHGs are community based groups comprised of women leaders that manage the credit needs of the individuals within that community. Community based Affinity Associations are one of the most effective way in channeling the loans to the borrowers. The AASHGs are responsible for gathering and validating the credit needs of the borrowers.
Special School for Child Labour:
The special schools are run for the children between the age of 9 to 14 (dropouts and non-starters) who are working in the Mat Industry, Weaving Industry, and Match Industry etc. The CHEERS of the Trichy District Administration supports the project. The project aims at providing Non-formal education to the Child Laborers and enrolling these children in the regular schools. Besides this, the project also aims at enriching the children by training them on music (vocal), games, tailoring, and by teaching them yoga and moral values. The project had benefitted a total of 1366 children, out of which 730 children had been mainstreamed and admitted to regular schools.
At present, the program is benefitting 174 children through six special schools situated in Arangoor, Musiri, Kamatachipatti, Amoor, Kodiampalapalayam and Ariyamangalam. 102 children have been admitted to regular schools in the current year.
"Nila Palli" is awareness cum motivational program, conducted under the project, for the child laborers and their parents. Under this program, an entire full moon day is set aside for games, cultural programs, and a public meeting.
Health programme:
The members are given subsidized consultation by the Physician in our Board and a Gynecologist on obtaining the Health Card issued by the organization. Besides this, health camps are conducted in coordination with the leading physicians and hospitals like Vasan Agarwal Eye Hospital, A.G.Eye Hospital, K.M.C.Cancer Institute and ManoPriya Gynaecological Clinic.
8690 members are given subsidized consultation by the Physician in our Board and a Gynecologist on obtaining the Health Card issued by the organization. 3 health camps are conducted.
Children were checked for water borne and faecal borne diseases and vitamin deficiency by Medical Officer Govt. Primary Health Centre, Trichy. 73 children are affected by water borne diseases, 57 children were affected by faecal diseases and 6 children have vitamin deficiency. Medicines were provided to those children and the health workers are taking special care to those children.
Amudha Surabi:
Nachikurichi in Vayalur Road wear a festive look with VIPs visiting the Poonjolai the home of children to launch the Amudha Surabi--mid day meal programme of the elderly.
The field officers of New Life had made a household survey in the village to identify the deserving elderly persons aged above 60 years who are starving for a good meal at least a day...
In the day time they are watching TV, Reading or Listening News Papers in our Home and also the beneficiaries are all involved to play the historical games like Thayam, Pallanguli based on their wish. 25 elderly Persons are benefiting under this programme.
Micro Insurance:
"Extending Social security to the poor for critical illnesses”
The project was designed to cover the health risks of the population (women, men and children of the vulnerable sections of coastal areas) in Trichirappalli, Perambalur and Nagapattinam District with special reference to those suffering from Terminal Illness in order to provide them HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE care.
The rural populations in these revenue districts besides the people living in the urban slums of Trichirappalli town were the targeted beneficiaries of the project. The age group that is covered is from 25 to 75 years. Both men and women belonging to SF/MF/ Landless Agriculture Laborers were covered under the project.
Under this Project 1323 beneficiary’s risks on lives covered. 1019 beneficiaries are covered under DIABETIC CARE.304 beneficiaries are covered under BRONCHITIS CARE.
14092 Members provided awareness on social security cover available from the perils of critical illness. These 14902 members were reached through the village level meetings conducted amongst 1193 SHGs.
35 persons from the nomad gypsie community (commonly known in Tamilnadu province as Narikuravars) were provided with the health insurance cover for the first time in their lifetime (any insurance for that matter).
152 SHG women members from the rural villages have taken the mediclaim policies.49 SHG women members from rural villages have taken life insurance cover.Two terminally ill patients (affected by Cancer) were referred to Shanthalaya Trust for palliative care and nursing assistance.
Joy of Giving Week:
Partnering with Give India., New Life was celebrated the Joy of Giving week and This Programme advertisement has telecast the Television. On October 1st in Chennai at Chennai Trade Centre around 6 PM there was a music concert, dance and cultural events and a buffee hosted by Oriental Cusine. New Life is a registered NGO for that event and we had booked 20 seater tables for the event. Nearly 20 people are come and shared the joy of giving on October 1st.
Diwali Celebration:
Diwali was celebrated on 15th and 16th October 2009 with full of Joy in the Poonjolai premises, all our Child Care and Child Labour Special Schools.Our Fund Raising Team was arranged new dresses, crackers and Sweets for the children. Our Board Members, Volunteers and all Staff members are participated in this celebration. It makes the children enjoy with lots of fun and laugherDiwali was celebrated on 16th October 2009 with full of Joy in the Poonjolai premises. Our Fund Raising Team was arranged new dresses, crackers and Sweets for our Staffs and their Children also.
Identity:
- New Life is registered as a non-profit organization under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The MoA and AoA are available on request.
- New Life is also registered under FCRA, 1976.
- Registered with Ministry of Finance, Govt of India (u/s 35 AC of Income Tax Act)
- Registered with CCIT, Trichy (u/s 80 G and 12 AA) No: C.No.6162E (151)/2002-2003/CIT-I/TRY
- Name & Address of Main Bankers:
- State Bank of India, Srinivasanagar, Trichirappalli.
- ICICI Bank Limited, Thillai Nagar, Trichirappalli.
- A Board Rotation Policy exists and practiced.
- The Board approves programmes, budgets, annual reports and audited financial statements. The Board ensures the organization’s compliance with the laws and regulations of the country.
Accountability and Transparency:
- No remuneration, sitting fees or any other form of compensation has been paid to the Board members during the year 2008-2009.
- Rs.3113/- reimbursements have been made to the board members.
- CAO’s remunerations is Rs.0.00 (Nil)
- During the financial year 2007-2008, the highest Salary paid employee is Rs. 204000/-per year.
- The minimum salary of the financial year is Rs.15120/- per year.
- The Board of Directors of the organization during this financial year had neither received salary nor enjoyed any other benefits from the organization.
- Staff Details:
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