Rehab Distributes Houses Keys to Assam Victims

Rehab India Foundation enters in Phase-II of Model Village Project and distributes 31 houses to the victims of ethnic violence in Assam

Chief of the Day, E. M. Abdul Rahman, Chairman of Popular Front of India unveiled   the second phase of Rehab Model Village Project in Rehab Model Village at Hapasara Gram Panchayat on Sunday dated Nov, 11, 2012.

 Appreciating relief work of Rehab India Foundation, Abdul Rahman handed over the first key of the house to Md. Jahangeer Ali, victim of communal riot occurred in BTAD in the year of 1994.  Later, 30 house keys were distributed to the other 30 selected families who were victims of Assam disturbance.

Meanwhile, Vice President of Rehab India Foundation A. Bashar explained that Model Village Project aims to facilitate low cost housing, quality education, livelihood opportunities and medical aid to the victims of Assam disturbance.

Adding to this, Rehab India Foundation initiated Model Village Project on May 2011. It has completed the Phase One of the initiative. During the first Phase, Rehab distributed 49 houses to the needy people. Among them, 23 families left the houses due to employment. Thus to end the migration of grieving families from the region, Rehab is planning to initiate self employment and SHG programmes in the region, thereby bringing financial stability in the households of the affected people. Altogether, Organization has distributed 60 houses to the deprived families in two phases.

Detailing of the programme, Rehab Assam Chapter President Inamuddin presided the function and Vice-President Dr. A. Bashar welcomed the gathering. Aimuna Khatun recited the Quran verses on this noble occasion. Popular Front Chairman E.M. Abdul Rahman delivered the key-note address emphasizing on the social values and inculcated sense harmony among the affected people. Hapasara Gram Panjayath President Mumtaz Begam, NCHRO National Secretary Adv. A. Mohamed Yusuff, All India Imams Council National Secretary A. Shahul Hameed Baqavi, Society for Total Empowerment of Minorities (STEM - Assam) Dr. Sheik Hazrath Ali Ahmed were also graces the occasion by their presence and addressed the gathering in function. Rehab Assam Chapter member Naushad Ali delivered vote of thanks and promised to the people to initiate holistic development of the region.

Rehab Unveils Mobile Health Unit

Rehab India Foundation initiated Mobile Medical Unit for marginalized, backward, downtrodden and neglected people of Assam

New Delhi, 10^th Nov 2012: Chief of the Day, Dilip Bora, Gana Adhikar Daily Editor and Professor of Guwahati University inaugurated Rehab’s Mobile Medical Unit in Assam for providing the emergency service to riot hit victims residing in Relief Camps.

Abu Bashar, Vice President of Rehab India Foundation told that the aim of this well equipped Mobile Medical Unit with qualified Doctor and Nurse is to reach to the unreached people whom medical facility is not available.

Shading light over Relief Programme in Assam, 300 volunteers of Rehab are working on war footedly round the clock to help the victims who were driven out of their house. To facilitate basic amenities and legal aid to the victims, Rehab initiated Relief Programme. Rehab has completed third phase of the programme. Presently, they are involved in fourth phase distribution programme. One of the major initiatives is the Mobile Health Unit which they have achieved successfully. In this phase, they distribute undergarments and will facilitate legal aid to the victims of ethnic violence. Rehab India Foundation has spent around 50 lakhs and is planning to invest more.

 

This apart, Rehab is working on mega project titled Model Village in Assam. For the purpose, Rehab purchased 15 acres of land in Hapachara Village of Bongaigaon District of Assam and has started construction of 1000 cottages for the 24,000 refugees living in various camps of Assam since last 18 years. Under this project, we have constructed 60 low cost houses; among them 25 houses have been distributed to the needy families.  In Model Village, we have unlocked Medical Camps and Educare Programmes. We are also planning to initiate self employment programmes.

REHAB MSW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME IN DELHI

O.M.A Salam, General Secretary of Rehab India Foundation inaugurated MSW Scholarship Programme on 27^th August 2012 at Rehab Head Office, New Delhi.

Muhammad Jabir, Project Coordinator of MSW Programme said, “For the programme, we have shortlisted six students from West Bengal, Manipur, Assam and Bihar. Full course fee of IGNOU MSW Programme has been paid by Rehab.” He also told that  every month students have six days coaching classes; IGNOU Contact Classes, Internal Academic Classes, Spoken English and Skill Development Training, Field Visit, Observational Visits, Discussions, and Assignments.

First session was kicked off in late August and second session initiated on 7^th Oct 2012. During the second session, students surveyed Dhobighat Slum near Batla House and identified the basic problems of people. Students prepared the report with relevant photographs and submitted to the project Coordinator.

In addition, students visited an NGO titled Development Labs, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. Here discussion was held over the functioning of non-profit organization. They were told what is the difference between NGO and Trust, how to design project and do budgeting etc.

In a nutshell, students were motivated and wanted to involve in more practical activities. Also, they gave their inputs for different livelihood projects.

Rehab food kit distribution program in manipur

Rehab distributes Qurbani food kits

During the Celebration of Eid-Al-Azha, Rehab India Foundation Distributed Food Kits among more than 25,000 deprived families.

Delhi, 27th Oct 2012: Rehab India Foundation distributed Qurbani Food Kits to the poor and needy families across North and North Eastern States including Refugee Camps in Assam during the festival of Eid-al-Azha.

For this noble activity of Rehab, Donors across the country joined hands and offered their share of Qurbani to Rehab Qurbani Food Distribution Program 2012.On the occasion, over fifteen thousand kilos of Qurbani Food Kits was distributed in the Camps.

Apart from Assam refugee camps, Rehab distributed Qurbani food kits to places where it is active in its major social endeavors like West Bengal, Manipur, Bihar, U.P, A.P., and Rajasthan and Delhi also.

E. Abubacker, Chairman of Rehab India Foundation said, “Rehab Family is highly thankful to all our Donors and Supporters who were actively involved in making this program successful as it was done in the last year.”  To add to it, he also extended his gratitude towards the volunteers who worked hard during the festival to help the fellow citizens.

FAMILY GET TOGETHER OF SELF EMPLOYMENT BENEFICIARIES PROGRAM IN NEW DELHI (Video)

FAMILY GET TOGETHER OF SELF EMPLOYMENT BENEFICIARIES PROGRAM IN NEW DELHI

New Delhi, 20^th Oct: Honored as Chief Guest, Dr. Mushahid, Prof. in Jamia Milia Islamia inaugurated the program titled “Family Get Together of Self Employment Beneficiaries”. 

A voluntary organization, Rehab India Foundation distributed interest free loans to the needy for self employment. The loan was utilized for various livelihood generation activities like buying Rickshaw, establishing tea stalls, small grocery shops etc. The program aimed to inculcate behavioral change among the beneficiary on savings & moral values in the family.150 beneficiary with their family participated in the one day get together cum workshop program.

The Chief Guest of the day Dr. Mushahid addressed the gathering and emphasized that every parent should ensure that their children must complete education so that they can contribute in the development of their family & society by and large.

Usman Baig from Popular Front of India also appreciated the efforts of Rehab India Foundation. In addition, Prizes were distributed to the Self-Employment beneficiaries who had paid all the installment of Loan. 

This besides, Prizes were distributed to the students of Rehab Tuition Centre. Prizes were given for regular attendance, hygiene and on good behavior.

Safarullah Program Manager in Rehab gave lecture on Moral and Ethical Values. After vote of thanks given by Team Rehab, Food packets were distributed among the beneficiaries.