Vision Screening Campaign in Assam

Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care. Access to health care and equitable distribution of health services are the fundamental requirements. Many backward and remote areas in our country lack basic health care infrastructure limiting access to health services at present. A large number of people in rural areas are unable to seek medical help due to variety of economic and social problems. “The groundwork of all happiness is good health”. Basic health care and health assurance seem to be a distant dream for underprivileged people. Eyesight is one of the most important and valued senses we have. Eye examinations are an important part of health maintenance for everyone regardless of age or physical health.

625 million people around the world are avoidably vision impaired or blind because they don’t have access to eye care. At some point in our life need of vision correction is necessary. The simple fact is that by around 45 years old, every person in the world begins to experience the need for vision correction as their eyes naturally age.

Acknowledging the road to provide necessary eye care, Rehab India Foundation joined hands with Fakoruddin Ali Ahamed Hospital organized Free Vision Screening campaign in the Rehab Model Village, Bongaigaon of Assam on 14.10.2014. Dr. (Mr) Banerjee, Eye Specialist, examined the patients and provided his excellent service. More than 60 villagers got their eyes examined and were advices on post check-up surgery. The beneficiaries of the Camp are now eligible for free surgeries in Fakoruddin Ali Ahamed Hospital situated in Barpeta, Assam.

 

The programme was successfully coordinated by Mr. Sadagar Ali, Field Officer, MSW Final year student of Rehab India Foundation.

Needless to say, this was indeed a great opportunity for the underprivileged in our area of operations, which forms part of our Social Upliftment Programme.

This initiative of the Rehab India Foundation go a long way in enhancing out-reach of medical services to the remotest areas. We, the team of Rehab India Foundation, stand to achieve our goal. Empowering people throughout the backward and rural region to reach out and improve their standard of living with our best possible services and support. We take pride in that.

Rural Library Inauguration in Assam

“The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page”. The concept of Rehab Rural Library started as a scintilla from the request from few poor village students. The students requested Rehab to help them with subject guides, dictionaries, etc. This enthusiasm and eagerness of the children prompted the Rehab team-Assam to start the Rehab Rural Library.

A library is a treasure-house of knowledge. It helps a good deal in spreading knowledge and education. A well-stocked library is an asset.

There was no Library in the vicinity of 20 kms surrounding the village. To guide and support the children, Rehab decided to establish a library, for which, the students of various schools and colleges were requested to contribute the books during the Book Donation Campaign held from 10th January 2014 to 31st January 2014. Almost 90 percent of the books were collected in this Book Donation Campaign. 340 books which cost around 21,371/- rupees were collected.

After a course of one month for the mobilization of the collected books, Rehab inaugurated The Rehab Rural Library successfully on 29th September 2014, in the Model Village – Hapachara Gram Panchayat – Bongaigoan District, Assam. Mr.Idres Ali – Principal, Zakir Hussain Public High School, Bijini, Chirang District, was the esteemed Chief Guest of the day. Md.Hussain, Social worker, Chatipur, Chirang district, Mr. Soudagar, In-charge-officer, 26 and 46 numbers of boys and girls, and few of the villagers were present in the event.

The programme started with the inauguration of the Rehab Rural Library followed by the speech of the Chief Guest in the Community Centre. Mr. Idres, the chief guest, in his speech stressed the importance of education for the poor students in the rural villages. He also said that, Library in the villages will contribute enormously in the educational development.

We, Rehab India Foundation would like to extend our heartiest thanks for the gesture shown by the Management, Principal, Staff and Students of the following schools and colleges for their active participation and contribution, in the educational development of the poor children.

i. Bara Nagar College –Sorhag – Borpeta District,

ii. Manikpur Anchalik College – Bongaigoan District,

iii. Bijini College – Chirang District,

iv. North Bongaigoan Higher Secondary – Bongaigoan,

v. Veer Jara Mahavidhyala – Bongaigoan,

vi. Hindi Higher Secondary School – Bongaigoan,

We also appreciate our team members Mr. Gaju Rahman, Ex-Assistant Project Manager, Mr. Juber Ahmed- II year MSW, Mr. Mustfijur- II year MSW, Mr. Abdul Salam-Teacher and Mr. Shahbuddin -Driver for their efficient and impressive participation in the Book Bonation Campaign.

The unity, empathy, serving mind and generous heart of the student and people of Assam to satisfy the poor children’s need was prevalent. Rehab India Foundation joining hands with the students, was able to establish a Rural Library triumphantly. This Rehab Rural Library will hold an immense part in the educational development and embellishment of the poor students’ life.

TB Awareness Program in Rehab Model Village

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Everywhere a person looks, and everywhere a person’s eye can see, there are people struggling with so many diseases. Tuberculosis is one among them. In order to provide social and psychological support and the necessary knowledge and information about the disease, Rehab India Foundation organized Tuberculosis Awareness Campaign. Tuberculosis is more common than we may actually think. About one-third of the world’s population is currently infected with Tuberculosis, with one new infection occurring every second.

India has approximately two to three million people infected by Tuberculosis and was the highest TB burden country with World Health Organization (WHO) statistics for 2011. Tuberculosis remains one of the largest on India's health and wellness scale and is the biggest health issue that lies around India.

26 October 2014, Tuberculosis Awareness Campaign was coordinated by Mr. Sadagar, Field Officer & MSW Final year student of Rehab in the Model Village of Assam. The campaign was conducted by Dr. (Mr) H. Sarkar (D.T.O) and Dr. (Mr) Bishwajit Roy (S.T.S) from Bongaigaon Civil Hospital, Bongaigaon of Assam.

The main objective of the awareness campaign was to advert to this public health problem and provide the public with the necessary information and knowledge about tuberculosis. The Doctors also explained the rural folks of diagnosing the diseases earlier so that it can be treated soon and can be halted from spreading further.

Even though our government is taking all the efficient steps to prevent the diseases and improve the health care of the people, all the schemes and strategies introduced by the government is not reaching the people living in the remotest areas of our country.



Rehab India Foundation empowers people throughout the backward and rural region to reach out and improve their standard of living with our best possible services and support. We work to make it easier for poor people to get access to and use healthcare services when they need them. Rehab India Foundation takes forward approaches to ensure that the destitute people in the rural areas lead safe and healthy life.

School Kit Distribution 2014

Each child born in this vast and complex country should get the best start in life, thrives and develops to his or her full potential. Education is not a want, it is a necessity. Rehab India Foundation is serving the poor and needy through its various programs and activities. “Education is the movement from darkness to light”. 

Acknowledging the paramount importance of education, Rehab India Foundation has already established free Tuition Centres, to make less privileged children competent enough to compete with the privileged. It is for young students who perform poorly in their academics and dropouts at the primary level and end up as laborers. It provides support for students to enroll in Tuition Centers to pursue their passion and bring out their talents. Rehab India Foundation nurtures school children in the remotest parts of Assam, West Bengal etc. where the families are very poor and underprivileged and cannot afford to spend on the basic things needed for their child’s education. We disbursed School stationery Kits to the underprivileged children of economically weaker section. School Stationery Kit consists of School bag with 5 Note books and Pencil box with Pen, Pencil, Scale, Sharpener and Eraser.

Jasola, Delhi: On 11.09.2014, a number of 60 poor students received the School kits disbursed by us in Jasola Tuition Centre in Delhi. Mr. Muhammed Jabir MM -Rehab Student Coordinator, Mr. Rahees-Area President, PFI, Shaheenbagh, Mr. Vakeel-PFI, Mr. Wasim - Division secretary, PFI, Jamia Nagar, Mr. Jiaul Haque- MSW student, Mr.Shaik Kamaluddin- MSW Field officers, Mr. Nauman-Rehab Secretary and Mr. Osama-Teacher, Jasolla Educare, were present during the distribution. Mr. Muhammed Jabir, Project Coordinator delivered speech on the value of education and also explained the activities of Rehab India Foundation. Mr. Rahees gave orientation to the parents as well as students. The program was well organized and successful.
Joyma, Assam: School kits were disbursed in Joyma of Assam on 26.06.2014. Mr. Juber Ahmed- Assam-In-Charge, Abdul Salam-Commmunity-In-Charge, Rafijul - Techician, Kadar- Community Leader, Shobanam and Boopan-Community Teachers, were present during the distribution. 

Salbari, Assam: On 27.06.2014, School Kits were distributed in Salbari of Assam. Totally 140 students of the backward community received the school kits. Mr. S. Saravana Kumar, Project Manager advised the children that "Each child must have an ambition in his/her life & must work hard towards achieving the ambition".
Model Village, Assam: The school kits were disbursed in the Model village of Assam on 02.07.2014. The program was started with the opening prayer by Mr. Abdul Salam. 200 kits were distributed to the students belonging to the economically weaker section. Mr. S.Saravana Kumar - Project Manager, Abdul Salam-community organiser, Shara Banu and Roshida – Community teachers were present during the distribution. Mr. S. Saravana Kumar elucidated that, the purpose of the distributing school kits is to motivate & encourage rural students. 

Rehab India Foundation strives to bridge the gap between the underprivileged students and education by overcoming the barriers in acquiring it. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. With the firm belief that the educated mind alone can not only eliminate the social evils but also aid in the socio-economic upbringing of the society. We work toward providing appropriate learning opportunities to the rural populace who do not otherwise have access to education and helping the underprivileged children in attaining their right to knowledge and quality education. Rehab India Foundation provides a platform for better learning and brightening our tomorrow.

Children's Day Celebration 2014

14th of November every year is observed as Children's Day everywhere in our country. “Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the future of tomorrow”. - Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru. It was Pundit Nehru's dream that all the children of the nation must be educated. In memory of this great leader and to honor his love for children, November 14 is celebrated in India as Children’s day.

Rehab India Foundation celebrated Children’s Day with the underprivileged children.


Children’s Day celebration in New Delhi 

Jasola: General Secretary of Rehab India Foundation, Mr. Afsel Chandrankandy celebrated Children's day gleefully with the children of Jasola Tuition Center. The program was organised by Mr. Nur Alam, Field Officer. Mr. Syed Anwar - MCJ Coordinator, Field Officers Mr. Neuman and Mr. Nur Alam, Mr. Sirajuddin MCJ Student and teachers of Rehab Community Center were present on the occasion. The gathering was welcomed by Field officer Mr. Nur Alam.

Mr. Afsel Chandrankandy encouraged the children with his inspirational speech. He also sang rhymes and shared some wise cracks with the children. Mr. Syed Anwar - MCJ Coordinator and Field Officer Mr. Neuman advised the children to come up in their lives. Cultural event was also conducted. The students of the Tuition centre actively participated in singing rhymes, saying poems, dancing etc. The students of the Tuition centre celebrated the Children’s Day cheerfully. They were very happy upon celebrating the Children’s Day with Rehab team members.




Celebration in Andhra Pradesh / Telungana

Nandamuri Nagar: Children’s Day was celebrated enthusiastically in Nandamuri Nagar’s Rehab Community centre. Mr. S. Abdulla - Headmaster of Urdu Aided School, Nandamuri Nagar, Mr. P. Idris khan – Popular Front of India was invited as the Chief Guests of the occasion.

The Chief Guest shared their thoughts about Children’s Day with the children. They also explained the children on the importance and necessity of primary education. Cultural activities like singing rhymes, poem saying, musical chair etc. were organized. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the events. Field officer Mr. Muhammed Hussain organized the function well. 30 students actively participated in the event. The celebration was concluded with distributing sweets.


Nizzamuddin Colony: The occasion was celebrated joyfully by the children. Various games like lemon and the spoon, musical chair, hop race were conducted. Drawing, singing, rhymes competition were also organized. Best performers were awarded with prizes. Around 80 students were participated in this programme. Mr. S. Mubeen, Rehab VDP in-charge gave a motivational speech on the necessity of primary education. The Programme was concluded with sweet distribution of sweets.

Eidgah: In Eidgah of Andhra Pradesh, the occasion was celebrated merrily by the children. Mr. S. Ahamedulla sharif VDP in-charge gave a speech on children’s day. Cultural activities were also conducted. Prizes were distributed to students who performed well. Around 65 students actively participated in our programme. The celebration was concluded with sweets distribution.

Holagundha: As a part of children’s day celebration, various cultural activities were conducted in holagundha. MR. Hamid-Popular front of India, Adoni division President was invited as the Chief Guest of the day. He delivered an inspirational speech on Primary Education, Indian history & our culture. Through his speech, he motivated the students to study well in order to develop our country. Prizes were distributed to the best performer in studies & games. Around 140 students actively participated in the event. Sweets were distributed to all the students at the end of the function.

Nandavaram: In Nandavaram of Andhra Pradesh, various programmes such as singing, musical chair, hop race, essay writing, drawing competition were conducted. Prizes were distributed to students who perform well both in studies & cultural activities. Mr. Muhammed Hussain, Secretary, Popular Front of India, AP, was the Chief Guest. He gave a motivational speech about the student’s role in the development of a country & necessity of education in human life. In addition, 35 school bags were distributed to the needy students. Programme was concluded with the speech of Mr. Bakthair, VDP in-charge. Around 130 students actively participated in the celebration. Sweets were distributed to all of them.

Celebration in Haryana 

Kalinjar: Children’s Day was celebrated in Kalinjar in Mewat, Haryana. Sports competition such as Kabadi, Running race etc and memory games were conducted. 50 Students actively participated in the sports activities. Teachers and Parents were also present in the celebration. Prizes and sweets were disbursed at the end of the function. The program was well organized by Field Officer Mr. Jiaul Hoque.

Celebration in Assam

Salbari: Children’s Day was celebrated at Salbari Community centre in Bongaigaon of Assam joyfully. Games and competition such as musical chair, running race, frog race etc were conducted for the children. All the children participated in the competitions enthusiastically. Prizes, notebooks, pens, etc were disbursed at the end of the celebration.

3 no. Jaraguri: In 3 no. Jaraguri of Assam, the occasion was celebrated merrily by the children. Various competition such as running race, kabadi, badminton etc were conducted. Prizes were distributed to the students who perform well. 180 students participated in the celebration.

Celebration in West Bengal 

Mohaldapara: The Children’s Day was celebrated in the Mohaldapara community centre. Mr. Wakib – MSW – 2nd Year Student, Mr. Sultan – MSW – 1st year student, Mr. Salim – Village committee member, and Mr. Manirul – Village committee in – charge were present in the programme. Competitions for singing patriotic songs, Gaazal, poem & dramatics were organized. 82 children participated in the programme enthusiastically. Prizes were given to the winners. Chocolates were disbursed at the end of the programme. The occasion was concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Wakib.

Dhumpara: The occasion was celebrated in the Dhumpara community centre. Mr.Mustafijur – MSW – 2nd Year Student organized the programme. 80 children participated in competitions like Gaazal and poem recitation. Prizes were given to the winners. Chocolates were disbursed at the end of the occasion.

Kohitpur: The celebration was held in Kohitpur community centre. 62 children participated in the celebration. Mr. Shaidul – MSW – 1st Year Student, Community Teachers Mr. Rahoof and Mr. Barik and village committee members were were present in the programme.

Celebration in Rajasthan:

Talera: 50 students and few parents participated in the Children’s day celebration held in the Rehab community centre of Talera. Sports competition like kabadi, running race etc and memory quizzes were organized. Field Officer Mr. Kamaluddin distributed the prizes to the winners of the competition. Sweets were disbursed at the end of the celebration. The entire programme was organized well by Field Officer Mr. Nur Alam.

Pundit Nehru on knowing the importance of education to children of our country included and highlighted the point in his five years plan that every child in India would get free and compulsory primary education. Over thousands of schools were built throughout the villages of India when he was in power.

In the present situation of our country, we cannot hide the fact that many children in India are not getting basic privileges like education. Many children are earning money instead of playing with toys.

Children's Day celebration is the tribute to childhood. John Kennedy, 35th US president has quoted it rightly, “Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future”.

The true essence of children's day is to understand the significance of childhood and support the children with what they actually need in their life. Rehab India Foundation is striving hard to support the children and working towards creating child friendly society, where all children are free from exploitation and receive quality education.

Partners Visit in the Model Village

Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care. However, there are people who lack housing because they cannot afford or unable to maintain a regular, safe shelter.

To give shelter for the victims of natural calamity and ethnic violence, Rehab India Foundation inaugurated the Rehab Model Village at Hapasara in Bongaigoan District in the state of Assam. This Model Village being our dream project is built with the vision that everyone should be educationally sound, access to health and employment. After losing their homes, families and hopes Rehab supported them by providing basic amenities. They were given free medicines, education, Ifthar food kits, Qurbani foot kits etc. The villagers were given interest free loans with which they indulge themselves in occupations like agriculture, cattle rearing etc. The children of the village were given free education, through which drop out were eliminated to a great extent. More four villages were identified for this project and the same standard will be replicated there. All the necessary aspects such as education, health and economic development will be given importance.












When the Rehab Model Village was paid a visit by the Government PHC Doctors and staff on 10th of September 2014, they were taken around the Model village visit by the Rehab Medical team. The Government medical team had interaction with few common folks and also visited the Rehab Medical Centre.

An awareness session was held at the Rehab community centre. Dr. (Mr) Hameed said about the importance of health & hygiene. He also stressed on cleanliness factors such as washing hands with soap before food, which has to be practiced in our daily routine

This was followed by Mr.Nur Md. He laid emphasis on the importance of controlling mosquitoes by keeping our surroundings clean. He even said about the dangerous effect of the various diseases that is caused due to the mosquitoes.



The Govt. medical team also interacted with the children and parents. Besides, the team organized a medical checkup to the people.

Finally, Mr. Saravana Kumar, Project Manager, interpreted about Rehab and their upcoming projects. The visitors were astonished and amazed on how Rehab has changed the lives of people whose lives were full of sorrow and grieve. The visitors were impressed. They appreciated and encouraged the Rehab team for their efforts and service. They further encouraged them to continue their endeavors.

Free medical health check-up for children in Assam

The theme of the medical camp was to take raise awareness and to create an alarm of safety habits to prevent children from contagious diseases. Other treatments incuded the common ailments, diarrhoea, fever & common cold.

Location: Community Centre, 3 No. Jaraguri, Assam

Date: 25 December 2013

Total patients treated: 90 children

Location: Community Centre, Joyma Camp, Assam

Date: 26 December 2013

Total patients treated: 57 children

Adolescent Group at 3 No Jaraguri

Rehab India Foundation in its endeavor to cultivate sense of dignity and empowerment among females has initiated a holistic campaign in few locations of Assam. As we think that women are the most significant pillars of a developed society. After a care full assessment of the needs of the community Rehab devised a multi-throng approach to achieve this goal. It also applied tools that suits the socio-economic & culture of the specific area through participatory approach. We encouraged the community to participate in the development process.

“From last few months, we are actively providing multiple support services to the people of 3 no jaraguri, Assam, be it educare, rehabilitation & counseling, awareness and healthcare support.  With the formation of Adolescent Group, we believe that more women feel empowered and will be involved in decision making process.” said Project Manager Sarvana Kumar.

On Nov 22, first meeting of Adolescent Group was well organised by Mr. Juber, Rehab MSW 1st year student. Total thirty five girls attended the programme. During the meeting, President and Secretary of the group were announced among the nominated candidates. 

Parents Meet at Joyma Camp

Rehab India Foundation structured Parents Meet for the parents of Rehab’s tuition center students at Joyma Camp in Kokrajhar District, Assam on Oct 11-2013.

The program was arranged by Mr. Saravana Kumar Project Manager and Mr. Saudagar Field Officer & student of Rehab MSW Scholarship Programme.

Different Topics were discussed by Project Manager, Filed Officer, and Community Teachers motivating Parents to ensure 100% education in the Village.

Mr. Sarvana Kumar requested Parents to send all their Children to School and ensure 0% drop-out among School going children. After that, Mr. Soudagar gave details of different objectives of Rehab India Foundation and community teachers   forwarded dialogues on importance of education for getting good employment opportunities in future.

What a dilemma!

The persons who sacrificed to brighten our future are forced by us to get out from our lives when they grow old…

In this so-called modern society, everything has reserved. The clear idea has shown by our younger generation that how they dub their elder by rejecting them as old-fashioned. Without any regret majority among us crush emotions, sentiments and disrespect honour and dignity of parents and grand parents.

Thanks God for our Government of India, some private and nonprofit institutions that they have started working for old-age homes otherwise maximum poor parents and grand pas would have to live on the street. Even, we should appreciate our Indian culture that at least we have been learning from our childhood to respect elders by choice or by forcefully. Otherwise, majority would not hesitate to say goodbye to parents because they are not comfortable to return little bit to them.

Listen! Among many non profit organizations, Rehab is one of them. It aims to sensitise the youth where it is active and one of the prime location is the Model Village in Assam where recently it has celebrated Elderly Day.

Rehab celebrated Elder Day at Rehab Model Village in Assam. Total 73 parents and grand parents participated. They arranged to realise the beauty of their time-the beauty of their culture, values and norms. They were called to experience their lost respect and power when they were supposed to be the head of their family.

Different competitions were organised to entertain them. During Ghazal competitions, five participants from each group participated enthusiastically in the programme. And, quiz competition was organised between both the groups. At the end, prizes were distributed to the winners.

Interacting with Mr. Saravana Kumar, Project Manager, he said, “The programme was organised to listen oldage people. They have lot of things which they would like to share but due to neglection they have glued their lips. But this is our duty to sensitise our people that if you are doing wrong with their parents then they have to be ready for their turn because their kids will learn from their behaviour.”