The Centre for Lifelong Learning announces 3 one-year evening Programmes from June 2009 to April 2010. Please find below the information about the programmes.
1) DIPLOMA IN GERONTOLOGY (A Course to Work with Older Adults)
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
(a) Goals of the Diploma Programme in Gerontology
· To prepare learners for interdisciplinary practice with older adults and their families while providing professional leadership in the field of Gerontology.
· To generate a trained cadre of functionaries for effective intervention based on a Human Rights perspective for enhancing the ‘Quality of Life’ of Older Adults
(b) Objectives of the Diploma Programme in Gerontology
The Educational Objectives are as follows:
· To offer a comprehensive interdisciplinary ‘rights-based’ perspective in the field of gerontology
· To inculcate a holistic understanding of the biological, social, political and economic issues involved in working with Older Adults
· To impart the necessary attitudes and skills for making effective interventions in the field of Gerontology
COURSE PARTICIPANTS
(a) Eligibility:
· Graduate in any discipline. Preference to be given to those with work experience in clinical, social and developmental settings.
· All NGO personnel involved with geriatric services in fields such as health, mental health and education; administrators of human service organizations and corporate sector personnel.
· The Course will cater to all who intend to branch out or initiate services for the elderly.
· The Diploma Programme has an interdisciplinary focus and so it will invite those from medical, legal and financial backgrounds who wish to address issues of elderly and to audit specific subjects in particular.
2) DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING
OBJECTIVES:
· To develop a greater awareness of “self” as a tool for change in the counselling process.
· To build personal qualities for growth and professional development as necessary requisites for effective counselling.
· To systematically understand the purpose, scope, types, theories and approaches to counselling with a focus on their relevance to practice.
· To develop competencies to plan and engage in relevant interventions for effective counselling.
3) CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL WORK
This one-year part-time Certificate Course in Social Work is offered to those who cannot engage in full-time study in professional social work education. This Course is also in response to the need for more frontline workers for direct service delivery in social development and welfare organizations.
LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION FORMS: June 12, 2009
FOR PROGRAMME DETAILS & APPLICATION FORMS CONTACT:
Call: 91-022- 25525682; 25525681; 25525680; 25525252;25525253; 25525000
Email: stp@tiss.edu; extramural@tiss.edu; sabiha_v@tiss.edu ; nasreen_r@tiss.edu
Website: www.tiss.edu
All 3 Programmes are Certified Programmes of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, a Deemed University . Detailed information about the Institute may be found on its website: www.tiss.edu
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Distance Learning Courses in Social Work
The College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, Distance Education Unit is happy to announce the launch of three new courses, apart from the other courses already being offered from this July. The College will be providing the following 5 courses this year, commencing July, 2009.
· M.A. in Rural Development [ 2 years ]
· PG Diploma in Rural Development [ 1 year ]
· Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development [ 1 year ]
· Certificate in Human Rights [ 6 months ]
· Certificate in NGO Management [ 6 months ]
Admissions close on 15th June, 2009. Feel free to contact us regarding any queries that you might have with regard to these courses.
Contact:
Distance Education Unit
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan Extension Centre,
St. Pius College Complex, Gate no.2,
Virwani Road,
Goregaon (E)
Mumbai – 400 063.
India.
Ph.no: +91-022-28787322
Email address: nnvirtuallearning@gmail.com
Website address:www.nnvirtuallearningcentre.net ; www.collegeofsocialwork.in
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
· M.A. in Rural Development [ 2 years ]
· PG Diploma in Rural Development [ 1 year ]
· Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development [ 1 year ]
· Certificate in Human Rights [ 6 months ]
· Certificate in NGO Management [ 6 months ]
Admissions close on 15th June, 2009. Feel free to contact us regarding any queries that you might have with regard to these courses.
Contact:
Distance Education Unit
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan Extension Centre,
St. Pius College Complex, Gate no.2,
Virwani Road,
Goregaon (E)
Mumbai – 400 063.
India.
Ph.no: +91-022-28787322
Email address: nnvirtuallearning@gmail.com
Website address:www.nnvirtuallearningcentre.net ; www.collegeofsocialwork.in
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Indian NGO requires Regional Manager
Background
TCI Foundation is the social arm of Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCIL). TCIL is a pioneer in the sphere of goods transit in India and is India's leading multi-modal integrated supply chain solutions provider.
As part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s India AIDS Initiative, Avahan, the TCI Foundation is implementing Project Kavach, a $12.26 million project initiated in January 2004, to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among long distance truckers in India. The project is presently operational at 19 large intervention locations across India.
Rationale of the Project
The unique challenges posed by the plethora of trucker-focused interventions in the country, the mobile nature of the population and the fragmented structure of the Indian transport industry explain why trucker interventions in India need a unique approach. TCI Foundation is attempting to address these issues by creatively deploying conventional business tools such as innovative communication and promotions to engage the trucker community, branding and merchandising to build a unique, highly recognizable programme identity and standardizing and scaling up service delivery across a network of major transshipment locations akin to the franchise business model. In order to achieve scale and visibility the programme plans to engage major corporates in the transport and related industries, as well as key stakeholders in the industry.
This programme employs a strong system of measurable indicators supplemented with regular survey-based mechanisms to monitor progress on major outcomes as well as a comprehensive evaluation plan to assess impact. A 17-member team operating out of Gurgaon (National HQ), Nagpur (Regional unit) and Bangalore (Regional unit) manages the project. The team is equipped with diverse skill sets including STI Management, Communication, M&E and Program Management.
In addition, the program has played a pivotal role in supporting the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in their efforts to design and implement a large scale National Program for HIV prevention among truckers under National AIDS Control Program (NACP) III. TCI Foundation’s engagement with NACO is focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of the project’s learning, systems and tools to the National Trucker Program as and when it rolls out.
NACO, as part of its NACP III, has prioritized HIV prevention among truckers as a key programme component and intends to launch the trucker program as a single national-level project to target long-distance truckers. NACO proposes to set up a National Trucker Consortium to design, manage and monitor national trucker interventions to halt the spread of HIV among the truckers. TCI Foundation, in partnership with All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), has been selected by NACO to manage the National Consortium. Over the next couple of months the team managing project Kavach and the truckers TSG project will be around 40-45 people
Reason for Hire
TCI is looking for a dynamic Regional Manager who will coordinate, supervise, and monitor the progress of the implementation of the National trucker Program project on all the interventions within a specified region. The position is of importance with in the central team and will have 5-7 direct reports.
Roles and Responsibilities
· Oversee the scale up and on-going management of interventions across the region in conjunction with respective SACS.
· Provide technical assistance, guidance and building capacity of the implementing partners to ensure the standardization of the program across regions.
· Co-ordinate with SACS and NGO partners for implementing the project at grass root level according to the guidelines.
· Coordinate with the local partners (trucking companies, associations, SACS etc) to ensure their full support.
· Provide regular quality supervisory support to the contracted agencies /NGOs.
· Monitor and evaluate project plans and activity outcomes. Based on the data should analyze and present his/her idea to the core team, initiate revisions of plans according to the need of the community.
· Engage and advocate with transport companies and transport sector associations for greater engagement and for implementing structural intervention efforts.
· Facilitate and provide support to consultancies/studies/ training to be carried out in the region
· Advocacy / Sensitization at regional level and liaisoning with various stakeholders.
· Submit monthly/quarterly/Annual reports to National Trucker TSG.
Must have:
· Post-graduate/Masters degree in Social science /Public Health with at least 8 -10 years’ of total professional experience. Out of which at least 3-5 yrs regional or state level managerial position in social sector (preferably in the area of HIV/AIDS) in a recognized organization
· Demonstrated knowledge of planning, monitoring and evaluation systems of projects and programs.
· Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks on short deadlines.
· Ability to network amongst diverse partners.
· Excellent written and oral English & Hindi communication skill.
· Conflict resolution and negotiation skills/ people skills/ other required soft skills.
· Prepared to travel frequently in the region.
Preferable:
· Working knowledge of SACS/NACO/NGOs is preferred.
· Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of office products.
· Knowledge of one local language desirable
Location: Delhi/Gurgaon
Third Sector Partners, a leading CxO and board search firm in the Not for Profit sector has been retained by TCI Foundation. Interested candidates can send in their CVs along with three references and a covernote to application.rm.tcif@gmail.com , anamika@thirdsectorpartners.com or Contact us at: +91 22 6660 3558/6660 3559.
The last date for submitting applications is 20th May 2009.
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
TCI Foundation is the social arm of Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCIL). TCIL is a pioneer in the sphere of goods transit in India and is India's leading multi-modal integrated supply chain solutions provider.
As part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s India AIDS Initiative, Avahan, the TCI Foundation is implementing Project Kavach, a $12.26 million project initiated in January 2004, to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among long distance truckers in India. The project is presently operational at 19 large intervention locations across India.
Rationale of the Project
The unique challenges posed by the plethora of trucker-focused interventions in the country, the mobile nature of the population and the fragmented structure of the Indian transport industry explain why trucker interventions in India need a unique approach. TCI Foundation is attempting to address these issues by creatively deploying conventional business tools such as innovative communication and promotions to engage the trucker community, branding and merchandising to build a unique, highly recognizable programme identity and standardizing and scaling up service delivery across a network of major transshipment locations akin to the franchise business model. In order to achieve scale and visibility the programme plans to engage major corporates in the transport and related industries, as well as key stakeholders in the industry.
This programme employs a strong system of measurable indicators supplemented with regular survey-based mechanisms to monitor progress on major outcomes as well as a comprehensive evaluation plan to assess impact. A 17-member team operating out of Gurgaon (National HQ), Nagpur (Regional unit) and Bangalore (Regional unit) manages the project. The team is equipped with diverse skill sets including STI Management, Communication, M&E and Program Management.
In addition, the program has played a pivotal role in supporting the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in their efforts to design and implement a large scale National Program for HIV prevention among truckers under National AIDS Control Program (NACP) III. TCI Foundation’s engagement with NACO is focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of the project’s learning, systems and tools to the National Trucker Program as and when it rolls out.
NACO, as part of its NACP III, has prioritized HIV prevention among truckers as a key programme component and intends to launch the trucker program as a single national-level project to target long-distance truckers. NACO proposes to set up a National Trucker Consortium to design, manage and monitor national trucker interventions to halt the spread of HIV among the truckers. TCI Foundation, in partnership with All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), has been selected by NACO to manage the National Consortium. Over the next couple of months the team managing project Kavach and the truckers TSG project will be around 40-45 people
Reason for Hire
TCI is looking for a dynamic Regional Manager who will coordinate, supervise, and monitor the progress of the implementation of the National trucker Program project on all the interventions within a specified region. The position is of importance with in the central team and will have 5-7 direct reports.
Roles and Responsibilities
· Oversee the scale up and on-going management of interventions across the region in conjunction with respective SACS.
· Provide technical assistance, guidance and building capacity of the implementing partners to ensure the standardization of the program across regions.
· Co-ordinate with SACS and NGO partners for implementing the project at grass root level according to the guidelines.
· Coordinate with the local partners (trucking companies, associations, SACS etc) to ensure their full support.
· Provide regular quality supervisory support to the contracted agencies /NGOs.
· Monitor and evaluate project plans and activity outcomes. Based on the data should analyze and present his/her idea to the core team, initiate revisions of plans according to the need of the community.
· Engage and advocate with transport companies and transport sector associations for greater engagement and for implementing structural intervention efforts.
· Facilitate and provide support to consultancies/studies/ training to be carried out in the region
· Advocacy / Sensitization at regional level and liaisoning with various stakeholders.
· Submit monthly/quarterly/Annual reports to National Trucker TSG.
Must have:
· Post-graduate/Masters degree in Social science /Public Health with at least 8 -10 years’ of total professional experience. Out of which at least 3-5 yrs regional or state level managerial position in social sector (preferably in the area of HIV/AIDS) in a recognized organization
· Demonstrated knowledge of planning, monitoring and evaluation systems of projects and programs.
· Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks on short deadlines.
· Ability to network amongst diverse partners.
· Excellent written and oral English & Hindi communication skill.
· Conflict resolution and negotiation skills/ people skills/ other required soft skills.
· Prepared to travel frequently in the region.
Preferable:
· Working knowledge of SACS/NACO/NGOs is preferred.
· Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of office products.
· Knowledge of one local language desirable
Location: Delhi/Gurgaon
Third Sector Partners, a leading CxO and board search firm in the Not for Profit sector has been retained by TCI Foundation. Interested candidates can send in their CVs along with three references and a covernote to application.rm.tcif@gmail.com , anamika@thirdsectorpartners.com or Contact us at: +91 22 6660 3558/6660 3559.
The last date for submitting applications is 20th May 2009.
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
TCI Foundation needs a Communication Manager
Background
TCI Foundation is the social arm of Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCIL). TCIL is a pioneer in the sphere of goods transit in India and is India's leading multi-modal integrated supply chain solutions provider.
As part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s India AIDS Initiative, Avahan, the TCI Foundation is implementing Project Kavach, a $12.26 million project initiated in January 2004, to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among long distance truckers in India. The project is presently operational at 19 large intervention locations across India.
Rationale of the Project
The unique challenges posed by the plethora of trucker-focused interventions in the country, the mobile nature of the population and the fragmented structure of the Indian transport industry explain why trucker interventions in India need a unique approach. TCI Foundation is attempting to address these issues by creatively deploying conventional business tools such as innovative communication and promotions to engage the trucker community, branding and merchandising to build a unique, highly recognizable programme identity and standardizing and scaling up service delivery across a network of major transshipment locations akin to the franchise business model. In order to achieve scale and visibility the programme plans to engage major corporates in the transport and related industries, as well as key stakeholders in the industry.
This programme employs a strong system of measurable indicators supplemented with regular survey-based mechanisms to monitor progress on major outcomes as well as a comprehensive evaluation plan to assess impact. A 17-member team operating out of Gurgaon (National HQ), Nagpur (Regional unit) and Bangalore (Regional unit) manages the project. The team is equipped with diverse skill sets including STI Management, Communication, M&E and Program Management.
In addition, the program has played a pivotal role in supporting the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in their efforts to design and implement a large scale National Program for HIV prevention among truckers under National AIDS Control Program (NACP) III. TCI Foundation’s engagement with NACO is focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of the project’s learning, systems and tools to the National Trucker Program as and when it rolls out.
NACO, as part of its NACP III, has prioritized HIV prevention among truckers as a key programme component and intends to launch the trucker program as a single national-level project to target long-distance truckers. NACO proposes to set up a National Trucker Consortium to design, manage and monitor national trucker interventions to halt the spread of HIV among the truckers. TCI Foundation, in partnership with All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), has been selected by NACO to manage the National Consortium. Over the next couple of months, the team managing Kavach & Truckers TSG project will be around 40 - 45people.
Reason for Hire
TCI is looking to hire a Communication Officer, who will be responsible for designing & implementing communication strategies (Behavior Change Communication Strategies) for Kavach project & provide technical/capacity building support (in communication strategy development & implementation) to the Trucker TSG project.
Roles and Responsibilities
Preferably:
Experience of designing & implementing communication strategies for health programmes.
Location: Delhi/Gurgaon
Third Sector Partners, a leading CxO and board search firm in the Not for Profit sector has been retained by TCI Foundation. Interested candidates can send in their CVs along with three references and a covernote to application.co.tcif@gmail.com, priyanka@thirdsectorpartners.com or Contact us at: +91 22 6660 3558/6660 3559.
The last date for submitting applications is 20th May 2009.
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
TCI Foundation is the social arm of Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCIL). TCIL is a pioneer in the sphere of goods transit in India and is India's leading multi-modal integrated supply chain solutions provider.
As part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s India AIDS Initiative, Avahan, the TCI Foundation is implementing Project Kavach, a $12.26 million project initiated in January 2004, to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among long distance truckers in India. The project is presently operational at 19 large intervention locations across India.
Rationale of the Project
The unique challenges posed by the plethora of trucker-focused interventions in the country, the mobile nature of the population and the fragmented structure of the Indian transport industry explain why trucker interventions in India need a unique approach. TCI Foundation is attempting to address these issues by creatively deploying conventional business tools such as innovative communication and promotions to engage the trucker community, branding and merchandising to build a unique, highly recognizable programme identity and standardizing and scaling up service delivery across a network of major transshipment locations akin to the franchise business model. In order to achieve scale and visibility the programme plans to engage major corporates in the transport and related industries, as well as key stakeholders in the industry.
This programme employs a strong system of measurable indicators supplemented with regular survey-based mechanisms to monitor progress on major outcomes as well as a comprehensive evaluation plan to assess impact. A 17-member team operating out of Gurgaon (National HQ), Nagpur (Regional unit) and Bangalore (Regional unit) manages the project. The team is equipped with diverse skill sets including STI Management, Communication, M&E and Program Management.
In addition, the program has played a pivotal role in supporting the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in their efforts to design and implement a large scale National Program for HIV prevention among truckers under National AIDS Control Program (NACP) III. TCI Foundation’s engagement with NACO is focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of the project’s learning, systems and tools to the National Trucker Program as and when it rolls out.
NACO, as part of its NACP III, has prioritized HIV prevention among truckers as a key programme component and intends to launch the trucker program as a single national-level project to target long-distance truckers. NACO proposes to set up a National Trucker Consortium to design, manage and monitor national trucker interventions to halt the spread of HIV among the truckers. TCI Foundation, in partnership with All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), has been selected by NACO to manage the National Consortium. Over the next couple of months, the team managing Kavach & Truckers TSG project will be around 40 - 45people.
Reason for Hire
TCI is looking to hire a Communication Officer, who will be responsible for designing & implementing communication strategies (Behavior Change Communication Strategies) for Kavach project & provide technical/capacity building support (in communication strategy development & implementation) to the Trucker TSG project.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinating communication and promotional activities of the Kavach project
- Develop and implement effective communication strategies for the Trucker TSG project.
- Coordination with all regions and contractual agency for developing effective communication modules
- Provide technical assistance to contractual agency & NGOs for developing communication materials.
- Close working with regional offices and contractual agency to develop effective communication systems for targeted intervention.
- Raise the level of awareness among target population about HIV/AIDS.
- Develop and carry out research proposals and campaign impact evaluations on a cyclical basis.
Must have:
Masters Degree in Mass Communication Studies, Social Sciences or any other discipline relevant to the position.
At least 6 -7 years of experience with skills in designing &implementing communication strategies (Behavior Change Communication Strategies), preferably within the development sector.
Excellent inter-personal skills & ability to work in partnership with multiple stakeholders/partners( like NGO’s, Government agencies, media/advertising agencies and research agencies),to help them design & implement communication modules & impact measurement systems(Technical Assistance)
Ability to manage & monitor a communication budget.
Willingness to undertake project travel.
Preferably:
Experience of designing & implementing communication strategies for health programmes.
Location: Delhi/Gurgaon
Third Sector Partners, a leading CxO and board search firm in the Not for Profit sector has been retained by TCI Foundation. Interested candidates can send in their CVs along with three references and a covernote to application.co.tcif@gmail.com, priyanka@thirdsectorpartners.com or Contact us at: +91 22 6660 3558/6660 3559.
The last date for submitting applications is 20th May 2009.
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
Inviting Essay on ELDER ABUSE : Essay Competition
SILVER INNING FOUNDATION an organisation dedicated for Elders and their Family Members invites an Essay of 1000 words on the topic of "Elder Abuse: Role of Civil Society and Government ".
On the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2009, Silver Inning Foundation, a dedicated organization for senior citizens and their family members will be commemorating Elder Abuse Day on 15th June’2009. It has taken the initiative to create awareness among civil society and Government to eliminate elder abuse at both micro and macro level.
World Elder Abuse Day 15th June ,programme aims to increase society's ability, through various programmes to recognise and respond to the mistreatment of older people in whatever setting it occurs, so that the latter years of life will be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
The Three (3) best essays will be published on Website www.silverinnings.com as also on Blogs: http://peopleforsocialcause.blogspot.com/; http://silverinnings.blogspot.com/ And best Ten (10) will get Participation Certificate.
All the essays will be property of and used by Silver Inning Foundation as database/paper presentation for its strategy to Tackle Elder Abuse. The verdict of management of Silver Inning Foundation & Silver Innings for selection of best essay will be final.
Silver Inning Foundation consists of a dedicated team of professionals contributing to the cause of the elderly. Silver Inning Foundation conducts seminars, camps, lectures, awareness modules, Dementia management services and also has support groups for home based advice.
The Last date for submission of Essay is 31st May 2009.
Email your essay on or before 31st May 2009 to info@silverinnings.com and copy to silverinnings@gmail.com .The winners will be announced online by email after 10th June 2009.
For more information please call on Tel no. 09987104233 – Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm.
Terms and Condition:
Essay not more then 1000 words
Essay should be in English
Essay should be sent by Email only
Indian Residence or POI can participate
This Programme is promoted by INPEA (International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse) Indian Chapter through Development, Welfare and Research Foundation (DWARF) and 'Little Things Matter Initiatives' (LTMI).
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
On the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2009, Silver Inning Foundation, a dedicated organization for senior citizens and their family members will be commemorating Elder Abuse Day on 15th June’2009. It has taken the initiative to create awareness among civil society and Government to eliminate elder abuse at both micro and macro level.
World Elder Abuse Day 15th June ,programme aims to increase society's ability, through various programmes to recognise and respond to the mistreatment of older people in whatever setting it occurs, so that the latter years of life will be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
The Three (3) best essays will be published on Website www.silverinnings.com as also on Blogs: http://peopleforsocialcause.blogspot.com/; http://silverinnings.blogspot.com/ And best Ten (10) will get Participation Certificate.
All the essays will be property of and used by Silver Inning Foundation as database/paper presentation for its strategy to Tackle Elder Abuse. The verdict of management of Silver Inning Foundation & Silver Innings for selection of best essay will be final.
Silver Inning Foundation consists of a dedicated team of professionals contributing to the cause of the elderly. Silver Inning Foundation conducts seminars, camps, lectures, awareness modules, Dementia management services and also has support groups for home based advice.
The Last date for submission of Essay is 31st May 2009.
Email your essay on or before 31st May 2009 to info@silverinnings.com and copy to silverinnings@gmail.com .The winners will be announced online by email after 10th June 2009.
For more information please call on Tel no. 09987104233 – Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm.
Terms and Condition:
Essay not more then 1000 words
Essay should be in English
Essay should be sent by Email only
Indian Residence or POI can participate
This Programme is promoted by INPEA (International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse) Indian Chapter through Development, Welfare and Research Foundation (DWARF) and 'Little Things Matter Initiatives' (LTMI).
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Sex education in schools leads to promiscuity says Rajya Sabha committee
The Committee on Petitions, comprising Rajya Sabha members from several political parties and headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Venkaiah Naidu, has said that “there should be no sex education in schools” since “our country’s social and cultural ethos are such that sex education has absolutely no place in it”.
The committee was deliberating an August 2007 petition that called for a debate on the implementation of sex education in schools, which has become a contentious issue in the country.
In its report, the committee says that sex education “promotes promiscuity”, there is “no justification” or need to teach HIV/AIDS to schoolchildren in the 14-18 age-group, and that sex education “incites stimulation of instincts which is detrimental to society”. Basic “instincts like food, fear, greed, coitus, etc, need not be taught, rather control of these should be the subject of education,” the report continues.
The committee ruled that children must be given the message that sex before marriage is “immoral, unethical and unhealthy” and that sex outside marriage is “against the social ethos” of the country. It advocated “instinct control” and “dignity of restraint” and called for a new curriculum to include material on the life and teachings of saints, spiritual leaders, freedom fighters and national heroes to “re-inculcate in children our national ideals and values which would also neutralise the impact of cultural invasion from various sources”.
The panel, however, agreed that students should be made aware that child marriage is illegal and is injurious to the health of the girl-child. It also believed that children should be told that ‘consensual sex’ below the age of 16 amounts to rape.
The committee criticised the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s Adult Education Programme (AEP), launched in 2005, as a “cleverly used euphemism whose real objective was to impart sex education in schools and promote promiscuity”.
It objected to the AEP’s focus on prevention of HIV through use of condoms, saying it found no credible survey or study to establish that fact that schoolchildren in the 14-18 age-group were at high risk and needed education on HIV prevention. It recommended that HIV/STD-related education should not be permitted before the 10+2 stage in the biology syllabus and was critical of the involvement of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) in framing the curriculum. In fact, it said that its members were embarrassed by the “indecent” powerpoint presentations on the AEP that the Delhi government brought out, and it was apprehensive of the negative effect that such education would have on children.
The committee recommended instead that chapters on naturopathy, ayurveda, unani and yoga and moral values should be made part of the syllabus. This would aid “total development of the child”. Chapters like ‘Physical and Mental Development in Adolescents’ and ‘HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases’, and related topics, should be removed from the curriculum and incorporated in biology books only at the 10+2 stage.
NACO secretary K Sujatha Rao, when asked to comment on the committee’s stand, said that there was “a lot of evidence that supports imparting life skills education. In fact, the 15-20 age-group contributes about 30-35% of the HIV epidemic. A study has been done by the Population Council which suggests that adolescents are at risk”.
The panel did not take into account the fact that children are subjected to sexual abuse and are not equipped to handle such situations out of ignorance. Many educators believe that the reality of modern life is that children are being exposed to sex via the media and consequently need a better understanding of the subject, which is what a well-thought-out sex education programme would provide.
The Supreme Court has held that sex education in schools can’t be brought under the ambit of constitutional rights by making it part of the right to education.
Source: http://infochangeindia.org/200904287726/Health/News/Sex-education-in-schools-leads-to-promiscuity-says-Rajya-Sabha-committee.html and DNA
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
The committee was deliberating an August 2007 petition that called for a debate on the implementation of sex education in schools, which has become a contentious issue in the country.
In its report, the committee says that sex education “promotes promiscuity”, there is “no justification” or need to teach HIV/AIDS to schoolchildren in the 14-18 age-group, and that sex education “incites stimulation of instincts which is detrimental to society”. Basic “instincts like food, fear, greed, coitus, etc, need not be taught, rather control of these should be the subject of education,” the report continues.
The committee ruled that children must be given the message that sex before marriage is “immoral, unethical and unhealthy” and that sex outside marriage is “against the social ethos” of the country. It advocated “instinct control” and “dignity of restraint” and called for a new curriculum to include material on the life and teachings of saints, spiritual leaders, freedom fighters and national heroes to “re-inculcate in children our national ideals and values which would also neutralise the impact of cultural invasion from various sources”.
The panel, however, agreed that students should be made aware that child marriage is illegal and is injurious to the health of the girl-child. It also believed that children should be told that ‘consensual sex’ below the age of 16 amounts to rape.
The committee criticised the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s Adult Education Programme (AEP), launched in 2005, as a “cleverly used euphemism whose real objective was to impart sex education in schools and promote promiscuity”.
It objected to the AEP’s focus on prevention of HIV through use of condoms, saying it found no credible survey or study to establish that fact that schoolchildren in the 14-18 age-group were at high risk and needed education on HIV prevention. It recommended that HIV/STD-related education should not be permitted before the 10+2 stage in the biology syllabus and was critical of the involvement of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) in framing the curriculum. In fact, it said that its members were embarrassed by the “indecent” powerpoint presentations on the AEP that the Delhi government brought out, and it was apprehensive of the negative effect that such education would have on children.
The committee recommended instead that chapters on naturopathy, ayurveda, unani and yoga and moral values should be made part of the syllabus. This would aid “total development of the child”. Chapters like ‘Physical and Mental Development in Adolescents’ and ‘HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases’, and related topics, should be removed from the curriculum and incorporated in biology books only at the 10+2 stage.
NACO secretary K Sujatha Rao, when asked to comment on the committee’s stand, said that there was “a lot of evidence that supports imparting life skills education. In fact, the 15-20 age-group contributes about 30-35% of the HIV epidemic. A study has been done by the Population Council which suggests that adolescents are at risk”.
The panel did not take into account the fact that children are subjected to sexual abuse and are not equipped to handle such situations out of ignorance. Many educators believe that the reality of modern life is that children are being exposed to sex via the media and consequently need a better understanding of the subject, which is what a well-thought-out sex education programme would provide.
The Supreme Court has held that sex education in schools can’t be brought under the ambit of constitutional rights by making it part of the right to education.
Source: http://infochangeindia.org/200904287726/Health/News/Sex-education-in-schools-leads-to-promiscuity-says-Rajya-Sabha-committee.html and DNA
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Apply for UN Training Programme in Policy Formulation for Ageing:2009
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGEING,United Nations - Malta in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Invites Application for INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME in POLICY FORMULATION, PLANNING,IMPLEMENTATION and MONITORING of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing on 12 – 23 October 2009.
BACKGROUND
The dramatic and unprecedented increase in the number and proportion of older persons in the World is leading to various political, economic and social consequences and challenges. In developing countries, where by the year 2025, seventy-two per cent of the World’s older persons are expected to be living, this demographic phenomenon will pose a particular challenge. Although a number of developing countries have initiated various innovative and concrete measures aimed at meeting the needs of older persons, there exists an acute shortage of trained care-givers at all levels in the field of Gerontology. In February 2007, the United Nations began its five-year review of progress towards the achievement of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing agreed upon by the international community at the Second World Assembly on Ageing which took place in Madrid, in April 2002.
OBJECTIVES
This multi-disciplinary Training Programme in Social Policy, designed by an International Expert Group, is aimed at discussing the implications of population ageing, underscore the importance of including ageing issues in a country’s development planning and discuss options for policy formulation and programme / services’ implementation. It also aims at providing a broad and up-to-date understanding of the complex and far-reaching consequences of mass longevity. Participants are helped to evolve and implement appropriate policies, that will ensure the quality of life and well-being of older persons in their own society.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
The programme consists of lectures, seminars, site visits and workshops. Topics dealt with include: 1) understanding the commitments of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing as well as the Regional Implementation Strategies; 2) ensuring that policies in response to population ageing have a holistic approach and are implemented in a coordinated manner over a wide range of policy areas; 3) exploring ways of facilitation the participation of all stakeholders namely: governments, civil society, the family, the community and the older persons themselves; 4) collecting and disseminating the best knowledge and evidence based practices available regarding adequate policy responses to population ageing and 5) monitoring progress towards the achievement of the Priority Directions and Recommendations of the Madrid Plan of Action.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE:
Applications are invited from policy-makers and decision-makers in the field of Ageing in developing countries. They should be directly engaged in policy and decision-making for older persons in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors in their own country.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested persons and organisations may apply by sending the following to:
The Director, International Institute on Ageing, 117 St. Paul Street, Valletta VLT 1216, MALTA
1. An application form which is available through the Institute's web-site or directly from INIA.
2. Proof of proficiency in English.
3. A letter of recommendation from the Director of your Organisation.
4. A personal letter (giving reasons for attending the course).
5. Copies of relevant certificates.
Closing date for applications is 12 August 2009.
Course Fee: US$ 1750 (includes tuition, board-accommodation and meals but excludes travel).
INIA might have available a limited number of partial scholarships. However, since this is not guaranteed, it is in the interest of prospective candidates to secure alternative funding.
Contact:
International Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta),
117, St. Paul Street,
Valletta VLT 1216,
MALTA
Telephone: (+356) 21-243044/5/6
Telefax : (+356) 21-230248
E-Mail: rosette.bonello@inia.org.mt
Web site: http://www.inia.org.mt/
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
BACKGROUND
The dramatic and unprecedented increase in the number and proportion of older persons in the World is leading to various political, economic and social consequences and challenges. In developing countries, where by the year 2025, seventy-two per cent of the World’s older persons are expected to be living, this demographic phenomenon will pose a particular challenge. Although a number of developing countries have initiated various innovative and concrete measures aimed at meeting the needs of older persons, there exists an acute shortage of trained care-givers at all levels in the field of Gerontology. In February 2007, the United Nations began its five-year review of progress towards the achievement of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing agreed upon by the international community at the Second World Assembly on Ageing which took place in Madrid, in April 2002.
OBJECTIVES
This multi-disciplinary Training Programme in Social Policy, designed by an International Expert Group, is aimed at discussing the implications of population ageing, underscore the importance of including ageing issues in a country’s development planning and discuss options for policy formulation and programme / services’ implementation. It also aims at providing a broad and up-to-date understanding of the complex and far-reaching consequences of mass longevity. Participants are helped to evolve and implement appropriate policies, that will ensure the quality of life and well-being of older persons in their own society.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
The programme consists of lectures, seminars, site visits and workshops. Topics dealt with include: 1) understanding the commitments of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing as well as the Regional Implementation Strategies; 2) ensuring that policies in response to population ageing have a holistic approach and are implemented in a coordinated manner over a wide range of policy areas; 3) exploring ways of facilitation the participation of all stakeholders namely: governments, civil society, the family, the community and the older persons themselves; 4) collecting and disseminating the best knowledge and evidence based practices available regarding adequate policy responses to population ageing and 5) monitoring progress towards the achievement of the Priority Directions and Recommendations of the Madrid Plan of Action.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE:
Applications are invited from policy-makers and decision-makers in the field of Ageing in developing countries. They should be directly engaged in policy and decision-making for older persons in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors in their own country.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested persons and organisations may apply by sending the following to:
The Director, International Institute on Ageing, 117 St. Paul Street, Valletta VLT 1216, MALTA
1. An application form which is available through the Institute's web-site or directly from INIA.
2. Proof of proficiency in English.
3. A letter of recommendation from the Director of your Organisation.
4. A personal letter (giving reasons for attending the course).
5. Copies of relevant certificates.
Closing date for applications is 12 August 2009.
Course Fee: US$ 1750 (includes tuition, board-accommodation and meals but excludes travel).
INIA might have available a limited number of partial scholarships. However, since this is not guaranteed, it is in the interest of prospective candidates to secure alternative funding.
Contact:
International Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta),
117, St. Paul Street,
Valletta VLT 1216,
MALTA
Telephone: (+356) 21-243044/5/6
Telefax : (+356) 21-230248
E-Mail: rosette.bonello@inia.org.mt
Web site: http://www.inia.org.mt/
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Indian Association of Social Sciences and Health (IASSH)
I am happy to inform you that the Indian Association of Social Sciences and Health (IASSH) has grown into a great fraternity of social scientists of all disciplines-statistics, demography, sociology, anthropology, economics, women's studies, psychology. management and human rights. As of today we have 362 life members.
We have a website www.iass.org and we also send out a E-Newsletter every three months providing information on resources, Job opportunities, fellowships, research grants, conferences and seminars etc. I invite you to join this fraternity and avail the opporunity to make your contribution to the advancement of social sciences in the field of health.
The Sixth conference of Indian Association of Social Sciences and Health (IASSH) was held recently in Pondicherry during 7-8 March, 2009. The theme of the conference was Health, Equity and Human Rights. There were three symposia and ten technical sessions, and these were attended by over 200 participants including some from internaional organizations and international NGOs. IASSH covered the cost of travel and accommodation of all the participants.
Our Seventh Conference will be held in Hyderabad on the theme Health, Poverty and Human Development. The venue and dates of the conference wil be announced in due course. We look forward to your participation in that conference. In order to ensure that you receive the conference brochure on time, I would appreciate your becoming a life member of iASSH soon in order to avail the discounted registration fees offered to members
Best regards,
Dr.K.E.Vaidyanathan
President, IASSH
Email: vaidyake@hotmail.com
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
We have a website www.iass.org and we also send out a E-Newsletter every three months providing information on resources, Job opportunities, fellowships, research grants, conferences and seminars etc. I invite you to join this fraternity and avail the opporunity to make your contribution to the advancement of social sciences in the field of health.
The Sixth conference of Indian Association of Social Sciences and Health (IASSH) was held recently in Pondicherry during 7-8 March, 2009. The theme of the conference was Health, Equity and Human Rights. There were three symposia and ten technical sessions, and these were attended by over 200 participants including some from internaional organizations and international NGOs. IASSH covered the cost of travel and accommodation of all the participants.
Our Seventh Conference will be held in Hyderabad on the theme Health, Poverty and Human Development. The venue and dates of the conference wil be announced in due course. We look forward to your participation in that conference. In order to ensure that you receive the conference brochure on time, I would appreciate your becoming a life member of iASSH soon in order to avail the discounted registration fees offered to members
Best regards,
Dr.K.E.Vaidyanathan
President, IASSH
Email: vaidyake@hotmail.com
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
In Hindi: Karmayog CSR Ratings of the 1000 largest Indian Corporate
A Report on the Karmayog Corporate Social Responsibility Ratings 2008 ofthe1000 Largest Indian Companies is now available in Hindi (courtesy GoogleTranslate) at http://209.85.153.132/translate_c?hl=en&sl=en&tl=hi&u=http://www.karmayog.org/redirect/strred.asp%3FdocId%3D22987&prev=hp&usg=ALkJrhhnsYE_VkJQgydw_957PGgfWBFMKA
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Rejuvenate yourself with Nature: A special Summer Camp for Senior Citizens
Silver Innings a Social Entrepreneur organization dedicated for the cause of Elderly, has organized one of its kind first time in India a 4 days & 3 night special summer camp for Senior Citizens who are 50+ on Thursday 28th May 2009 at Redstone Eco Center & Organic Farm, Panchgini, near Mahabaleshwar, India.
The Theme of this summer camp is Successful Ageing.
This is an initiative to give chance to elderly to Rejuvenate themselves, to make new friends and to explore nature. The camp is designed to enhance the camp experience for Senior Citizens.Para Medical staff and Doctor on Call Facility available.
Panchgini derives its name from the five hills in Sahyadri mountain range around it with Krishna River flowing alongside. Panchgani is about 285 km from Mumbai and 100km from Pune . It is situated at 1293meters (4242 feet). Its one of the most popular hill station in Maharashtra.
The activities includes – Yoga, Meditation, Nature Walk, Organic Farming, Talent Show, Bon Fire , visit to Local Market and many more interesting things.
Date of Camp:
28th May 2009 to 31st May 2009 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday).Thursday 28th Morning Departure from Mumbai and Return to Mumbai on Sunday 31st late Eve.
Camp Site:
The Redstone Eco Center & Organic Farm
Bhose Village
Panchgani (near Mahabaleshwar)
Maharashtra
India : 412805
Cost:
Rs.4750/- per person Ex Mumbai (This includes Travel by Non AC Semi Luxury Bus/CAR, Vegetarian Diet Food specially planned by professional dietician and Activities)
Note:
Detail itinerary and programme will be provided after registration.
If you are 50 + or you want to gift your parents a holiday then contact for registration and application form:
Mr.Bhavesh Chheda: 09892612992
Mr. Sailesh Mishra: 09819819145
Email id: info@silverinnings.com
Last date for registration and payment Thursday 21st May 2009.
Golden opportunity to discover yourself through sustainable living and understanding ecological balance.
This programme is organized by Silver Innings in association with Silver Inning Foundation and The Redstone Eco Center & Organic Farm.
Silver Innings, A New Beginning……………………………….
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
The Theme of this summer camp is Successful Ageing.
This is an initiative to give chance to elderly to Rejuvenate themselves, to make new friends and to explore nature. The camp is designed to enhance the camp experience for Senior Citizens.Para Medical staff and Doctor on Call Facility available.
Panchgini derives its name from the five hills in Sahyadri mountain range around it with Krishna River flowing alongside. Panchgani is about 285 km from Mumbai and 100km from Pune . It is situated at 1293meters (4242 feet). Its one of the most popular hill station in Maharashtra.
The activities includes – Yoga, Meditation, Nature Walk, Organic Farming, Talent Show, Bon Fire , visit to Local Market and many more interesting things.
Date of Camp:
28th May 2009 to 31st May 2009 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday).Thursday 28th Morning Departure from Mumbai and Return to Mumbai on Sunday 31st late Eve.
Camp Site:
The Redstone Eco Center & Organic Farm
Bhose Village
Panchgani (near Mahabaleshwar)
Maharashtra
India : 412805
Cost:
Rs.4750/- per person Ex Mumbai (This includes Travel by Non AC Semi Luxury Bus/CAR, Vegetarian Diet Food specially planned by professional dietician and Activities)
Note:
Detail itinerary and programme will be provided after registration.
If you are 50 + or you want to gift your parents a holiday then contact for registration and application form:
Mr.Bhavesh Chheda: 09892612992
Mr. Sailesh Mishra: 09819819145
Email id: info@silverinnings.com
Last date for registration and payment Thursday 21st May 2009.
Golden opportunity to discover yourself through sustainable living and understanding ecological balance.
This programme is organized by Silver Innings in association with Silver Inning Foundation and The Redstone Eco Center & Organic Farm.
Silver Innings, A New Beginning……………………………….
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
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