IASP RELEASES STEP CLOSER: A World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Film

 

 

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IASP is excited to share with our members and subscribers; Step Closer: A World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Film. Step Closer is a short film aimed at raising awareness and encouraging connections. The film forms the basis of our campaign over World Suicide Prevention Day and leading up to World Mental Health Day on the 10th October. It is available for all to download and share to raise awareness with a positive message: that we all have a role to play in working together to prevent suicide. Please access the full press release and social media toolkit for further details on what you can do to get involved. 

 

 

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Aasra-Help Talk on 'Mental health Self Care' at Help library, 17th Oct 2015

You Are invited to register and attend the session. REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. Limited seating. Venue: Help Library, Ashish bldg 5th floor, Tardeo end of Bombay central bridge

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Polka cafe- Article on Best NGO's in Mumbai ( Includes AASRA)

http://www.polkacafe.com/ngos-in-mumbai-1113.html

Discover The Joy Of Giving Back With These 9 Mumbai-Based NGOs

By: Richa Jain on Mar 31st, 2015

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“In this life we cannot do great things, we can only do small things with great love”, said the very humble Mother Teresa, for she knew that there is no joy better than the joy of giving. Does your heart, too, reach out to the ones in need and make you want to do your bit and give back to the society? Do you think that you alone cannot wage a war against a cause you are so dearly concerned about? Then fret not! These NGOs will be the answer to your doubts.

When you want to be the change you want to see in the world, these NGOs from Mumbai will let you beexactly that.

1. Smile Foundation

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An innovative learning organization, the Smile Foundation set out to uplift and enrich the lives of the lesser-privileged children, their families and communities by providing quality education and spreading awareness about core subjects like health care, social rights and social behavior. Whether you want to contribute as an individual or an organization, as a volunteer or as a donor, Smile Foundation has all its doors open for all.

Join here.

2. OASIS

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Does any person who tosses a little chunk of garbage on the streets annoy you? Or does pollution make you worry about the Ozone layer? Does Global Warming remain a topic of concern for you? Then you probably might consider joining OASIS, Organization of Aware Saviours in Society, which works towards preserving the environment to best of their capacity. Join in as an individual or an organization and do your bit towards making this world a better place to live in.

Join here

3. HelpAge India

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“Touching the lives of 1.25 million needy elders, in your hand lies the power to change one more”, how powerful does this one sentence come across to you? This is what the folks at HelpAge India have to say to you. Join in the brigade and give your best to uplift the lives of the ones who are young at heart but not otherwise.

Join here

4. SNEHA Foundation

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SNEHA Foundation is an NGO dedicated to working towards providing means for prevention of violence against women and children, child health and nutrition, maternal and newborn health and sexual reproductive health. If these are the issues that bother you as much as it does to the highly ambitious and courteous people working at SNEHA Foundation, then they are more than happy to welcome you for your skills, time, talent and experience through their Volunteer Program.

Join here

5. Give India

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They are a fundraising NGO for other NGOs, helping them function more efficiently and thereby transforming lives of thousands of destitute people attached therewith. If you feel strongly about their initiatives, then you can join in as a volunteer or donate for any cause that you are attached to.

Join here.

6. Akanksha Foundation

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The Akanksha Foundation aims to empower and transform the lives of thousands of children from necessitous backgrounds by equipping them with excellent education, imparting knowledge about social values and guiding them towards a brighter future. No matter what background you come from or what skills you possess, profess your love towards these wonderful kids by joining Akanksha and embark on a journey of immense satisfaction and bliss.

Join here.

7. Aasra

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What if you could save even one person from despair and darkness, giving them a new life altogether? The people at Aasra will exactly let you do that. Volunteer or donate, help in any way you can and save a devastated life by giving them new hopes and wings.

Join here.

8. Nanhi Kali

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Founded by Mr. Anand Mahindra, Nanhi Kali thrives on the belief that educated girls will help hugely in eradication of social evils like dowry, over-population, domestic violence, child marriage and even serve as contributors to a growing economy. You can help either by sponsoring a girl child’s education or become a fundraiser or volunteer by giving your time and skills to the project.

Join here

9. Prerna Foundation

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Human trafficking, where innumerable women and children are sent to unknown places and then forced into prostitution or child labour, is an issue which the Indian government is trying too hard to eradicate and for the same, Prerna Foundation has been of great help. They rescue the trapped women and children and then provide them with quality education so as to transform their lives. Join them and help put an end to this heinous crime!

Join here

Let’s resolve to change small things, if not the world. What drives you to make the world a better place? Share them with us in the comments section below!

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Richa Jain

Richa is an incipient writer, always amused by the beauty of new and complicated words, a wishful Yogi and a traveller, can dance to the ringing of the phone, a happy Leo, consumed by books, enjoys the silence of late-nights, a social butterfly and loves anything that involves food. When unoccupied, you will find her doodling whimsical images on...   Read more

Rashtriya Kisan Samanvay Samiti (National Farmers Coordination Committee) Meet on Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 and (Amendment 2014)

Rashtriya Kisan Samanvay Samiti (National Farmers Coordination Committee) Meet on Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 and (Amendment 2014)

Feb, 2015. New Delhi

Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, passed during the UPA regime and “The Right for Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014, brought in by the current Government, is not acceptable, was the opinion expressed unanimously by over 30 farmers organisations, which participated today in the meeting convened on the above issue. The same views are also held by various other farmers organisations all over the country, was conveyed by the other farmers. BKU has given a call to organise an all India protest rally in Delhi with one lac farmers on 18 March, if the Government decides to go ahead with the current form of the Ordinance said BKU Spokesman, Sh. Rakesh Tikait. However the party General Secretary, Sh. Yudhvir Singh said that he is hopeful from the Government that they will reconsider the stand on the amendments, as was given the impression by Sh. Rajnath Singh and Smt. Sushma Swaraj in meeting with us day before.   Bhartiya Kisan Union was represented by all its State presidents.

Dr. MJ Khan, National Convener of the Federation of Indian Farmers organisations (FIFO) said that some of the clauses in the Amendment Ordinance are progressive in nature, which will address the emerging challenges of the farmers and the rural society, create more economic opportunities. He said that the problems that farmers are facing cannot be addressed by more money being handed out or doles given through one time compensation, but by more facilities and more opportunities. Development of infrastructure, Industrial projects and economic activities in rural areas will mean more jobs, more incomes, better facilities and social and economic empowerment.

Sh. Krishan Bir Chowdhary, president, Bhartiya Krishak Samaj said that we are opposed to the Ordinance in its current form, but we are ready to discuss the concerns with the Government and if the recommendations of the Coordination Committee based on the today’s deliberations are accepted, then we will support the Government on this issue. He also said that Anna Movement is politically driven and captured by certain NGOs with political intents. It will meet the same fate, as the previous Dharna. Some NGOs will make a similar political flesh out of this agitation, leaving Anna ji high and dry. Following organisations participated in the meeting:

1.       Sh. Rakesh Tikait, National Spokesman, Bhartiya Kisan Union

2.       Sh. Yudhveer Singh, South Asia Convenor, International Farmers Alliance and Gen Secy, BKU

3.       Sh. KB Chowdhary, President, Bhartiya Krishak Samaj

4.       Sh. Puneet Singh Thind, General Secretary, Rashtriya Kisan Sangh

5.       Sh. Kesari Singh Gujjar, President, Dehat Morcha

6.       Sh. Ram Karan Solanki, President, Delhi Unit, BKS

7.       Sh. Arun Bhaku, Gen. Secy, Kisan Manch, Uttarakhand

8.       Sh. MI Sayyed, President, Vegetable Growers Association of India, Kolhapur

9.       Sh. Shriram Gadhve, President, Federation of Farmers Organisations, Maharashtra

10.   Sh. Dashrath Ram Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Rythu Association, Warrangal

11.   Sh. Raja Ram Tripathi, President, MAHACHAMP, Chhatisgarh

12.   Sh. GN Sharma, President, Bihar M&A Farmers Association

13.   Sh. Sudhir Aggarwal, President, Uttar Pradesh Beej Utpadak Sangh

14.   Sh. KT Gangadhar, President, Karnataka Rajya Rayyat Sangh

15.   Sh. Kannain Subramania, Convenor, South India Farmers Coordination Committee

16.   Sh. Banwari Beniwal, State President Haryana, Bhartiya Kisan Union

17.   Sh. Mahavir Gulia, Haryana State President, Bhartiya Kisan Sangh

18.   Sh. Rajesh Sharma, General Secretary, Bhartiya Praja Party (Manvir Teotia)

19.   Sh. Ravinder Chauhan, President, Himachal Pradesh Apple Growers Associaiton

20.   Sh. Pramod Tyagi, President, Progressive Farmers Organisation, Uttar Pradesh

21.   Sh. Bijendra S Dalal, Convenor, Haryana Progressive Farmers Club, Palwal

22.   Sh. Rajesh Sharma, President, J&K Cooperative Association and J&K Farmers Council

23.   Sh. Prabhakar Kelkar, Gen. Secy, Bhartiya Kisan Sangh

24.   Sh. Kamal Chauhan, President, Haryana Mashroom Farmers Association

25.   Sh. Mahavir Gulia, Haryana State President, BKS

26.   Sh. Vidyadhar Singh Olkha, Rajasthan Farmers Association, Ganganagar 

27.   Dr. MJ Khan, Convenor, Federation of Indian Farmers Organisations

Demands of the Farmers

1. Consent of 70% land holders in a project of the Government and 80% in PPP projects,  consent is must for acquiring the land for developmental projects. Government must not acquire land for private parties, accept in PPP projects for public purpose.
2. The word “Appropriate Government” has to be clearly defined. We demand that in Districts the right to acquire land should be given to District Boards, which have farmers representation. In other authorities, farmers nominees must be included.
3. The Social Impact must be ascertained by a committee, which should have 50% farmers and non-governmental representatives. Effective measures should be taken to address the farmers issues.
4. The Amendment under section 24 (2) should be withdrawn, which gives the validity of projects beyond five years, pending arbitration
5. Lands acquired for industrial purpose and such other projects, where employment is generated, 50% of the class 3 and class 4 level jobs are reserved for those farmers, whose land is acquired.