Tag: India

Building Local Capacities for Peace in Manipur

Project Name Building Local Capacities for Peace in Manipur Project Location India Project Natures Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Establish community capital in Manipur to promote peaceful coexistence among different ethnic groups in the region and mitigate the impact of harmful conflicts. Beneficiaries Leaders from various sectors (including churches, civil society organisations, women’s and youth groups), and children. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 1,100 people Key Activities Organise peace workshops for youth groups, women, church leaders, and leaders of civil society organisations in five regions, enabling them to learn how to heal historical wounds. Organise inter-ethnic football matches for youth groups, church leaders, and leaders of civil society organisations to learn cooperation with other ethnic groups through sports activities.

Arise & Restore: Child Protection Programme in Bihar, India

Project Name Arise & Restore: Child Protection Programme in Bihar, India Project Location India Project Natures Anti-human Trafficking Children and Youth Development Project Objectives Respond to and assist vulnerable and marginalised communities in combating human trafficking through equipping and engaging local churches while fostering community awareness against human trafficking to protect children. Beneficiaries Children and adolescents in crisis, church leaders. No. of Beneficiaries 560 people Key Activities Establish 4 children’s literacy groups. Set up 4 support groups, rescue 60 children, and provide accommodation and legal assistance to 45 child trafficking victims. Provide training to church leaders on topics such as gender empowerment for children, Integral Mission, and livelihood training. Project Period Feb 2023 to Jan 2024 Expenses

Child Development Project

Project Name Child Development Project Project Location India Project Natures Children and Youth Development Project Objectives Provide high-quality education, health, and hygiene support for children and youth, and nurture their spiritual growth. Beneficiaries Children and young people from impoverished families No. of Beneficiaries 124 people Key Activities Provide tuition, provide textbooks and nutritional supplements, and provide vocational training, medical consultations, home visits or online consultation services; also encourage parents to apply for government assistance. Project Period Jul 2021 to Jun 2023 Expenses Approx. HK$92,040 Donate Now Impact Story Abithalakshmi’s father is a security guard with a low salary. Her mother is not working, and they live in a small house with their three children. The family is in

Urban Resilience Project in Delhi

Project Name Urban Resilience Project in Delhi Project Location India Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Livelihood Development Project Objectives Providing vocational skills training to teenagers to help them find jobs or become self-employed Providing alternative employment opportunities for middle-aged people with financial difficulties Teaching disadvantaged poor families their right to social and access to basic health care Giving children access to non-formal education Beneficiaries Children, young people and adults from underprivileged families No. of Beneficiaries 3,699 people Key Activities Conducting community baseline surveys Developing community awareness and advocacy activities, with a particular focus on people with disabilities and widows, to raise awareness and sensitise the community to the availability of resources Supporting the development of income generation

Kalyanpur Disaster Risk Management & Resilience Project in Bihar

Project Name Kalyanpur Disaster Risk Management & Resilience Project in Bihar Project Location India Project Natures Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Urban and Rural Development Creation Care Project Objectives Manage and reduce the risk of disasters in the community in order to minimise damage to life, livestock, property and livelihoods. Ensure that the powers of the disaster risk management system are exercised properly. Beneficiaries Impoverished communities, students and farmers affected by natural disasters. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 7,130 people Key Activities Establish a disaster management committee, working groups, self-help groups, and children’s councils. Provide training on disaster risk management methods. Set up project teams to train the community through simulated exercises, dramas, and posters. Provide livelihood training

The Invisible Victims of COVID-19 In India

When people in Hong Kong think of the pandemic, several terms come to mind: the safety of vaccines, the economic downturn, restricted gatherings and travel bubbles. To religious people, there are the added “religious gatherings”. Such events are undoubtedly the concerns of many of us in Hong Kong. However, for the poor living overseas, their main concern is not contracting the virus, but surviving. The safety of vaccines and travel restrictions are the least of their concerns. Take India as an example. In late April, tens of thousands of confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported daily. The number even rose to more than 400,000 confirmed cases in a day. News reports show civilians crying out in anguish in the