Santhivardhana Ministries

In observance of Safe Motherhood Day, an event brought together tribal, scheduled, and backward-class pregnant and lactating women. The focus was on educating them about prenatal and antenatal care, as well as precautions during and after pregnancy. Collaborating with the Health and Women & Child Welfare Department, the day included free medical checkups, medicines, and counselling. This occasion aimed to raise awareness, honour traditions, and provide a kit containing essentials like blouse material, bangles, turmeric, Kumkum, and peanut sweets to participants, emphasizing care for mothers.

Under the guidance of Santhivardhana, 180 rural young adults and women completed a comprehensive 3-month Computer Training programme. Supported by the Community Polytechnic scheme by Human Resource Development, Delhi, the training emphasized vital skills like DTP, MS Office, Visual Basic, and internet usage. Notably, 12 participants secured positions in different private establishments, highlighting the programme's success in facilitating employment opportunities.

Awareness meetings regarding HIV/AIDS have been organised at the village/community level, facilitated by IEC & BCC resources. In Tirupati and Chandramampalli villages, Santhivardhana engaged youth, women, girls, and the community in these sessions. Emphasizing preventive measures, the discussions covered HIV testing during PPTCT for pregnant mothers, safeguarding against mother-to-child transmission, and protective sex practices with condom demonstrations to prevent STIs, STDs, and HIV/AIDS. Moreover, a school-level campaign, led by an external resource from St. Paul’s Trust and coordinated with school teachers, educated students about HIV/AIDS, including adolescent growth, body mapping, and sex education materials.

Santhivardhana Ministries took the lead in organising a medical camp for vulnerable individuals, receiving assistance from Operation Blessing India. Over 600 sick and underprivileged individuals gained from this initiative, where qualified doctors from Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, conducted examinations and distributed free medicines worth Rs. 2 lakhs.

In Peddapuram Mandal of East Godavari District, Kakinada, 220 marginalized women and girls, primarily from SC and BC communities, received Tailoring & Embroidery training across 8 villages. Ministry of Human Resources, New Delhi, facilitated this 6-month course through the Community Polytechnic Scheme, with 3 batches led by a skilled instructor. Notably, 18 beneficiaries were referred by Santhivardhana to TTDC (Technical Training Development Center), Samalkot, for an extended 2 ½ years of training in Tailoring & embroidery.

Operating two special schools, Santhivardhana Ministries provides a nurturing environment for 150+ mentally and physically challenged children. These schools, located in Pulimeru and Annavaram, offer essential services like education, therapy, vocational training, and care. In addition, a specialized school in Bendapudi village caters to children with intellectual disabilities, ensuring holistic development through qualified educators, therapists, and caregivers. With support from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, these initiatives empower children for self-reliant and dignified futures, focusing on capacity building and psycho-social assistance.