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2006
Conducted a workshop for parents on dealing with adolescents and participated in the
career counselling fair at St. Ebbas School at the request of "Career & Wings".
At
the request of the North Chennai Police, Suicide Awareness Programs were conducted
in different parts of North Chennai from 2/2/2006 to 8/4/2006.
Programs on
Suicide Prevention were held at Prof. Dhanapal College for UG/PG students, Employees
of SFI at Avadi, P.T. Audit Staff, TCS, Sholinganallur. S.B. Mootha Girls Secondary
School, 60 teachers of Dindivanam, Action Aid field workers at Kanyakumari, M.A.
Chidambaram College of Nursing, Southern Pearl School, teachers and students of D.A.V.
School, Mogapair, 50 members of voluntary organization at Vilupuram and Sri Krishnaswamy
group of schools at Anna Nagar.
A workshop for media people was conducted at Hotel
Savera on sensitive reporting.
The new premises of Sneha at No.11, Park View Road,
R.A Puram, Chennai-28 was inaugurated on 11th October and on the same day the 24 hours
service was inaugurated.
2005
Tsunami Training Programs were conducted for field workers and
others involved in relief. Our volunteers were asked to help prepare
training manuals for UNDP, UNICEF and WHO on training volunteers and
relief workers during disasters.
Tent Befriending at Srinivasapuram
for those affected by the Tsunami was set up in a tent sponsored by
Bhoomika Trust.
Stress programs for standard 10 and 12 students was
conducted in Kumari Rani Meena Muthiah Corpn School, Springfield Matriculation,
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jai Hind Matriculation School and Vidyodaya Matriculation
School.
Psycho-social support training was conducted at MSSW, Sukam
Psychological Centre, NIFT, MAC Nursing College, KMC and Anna Nagar Valliammal
College for Women.
World Suicide Prevention day Publicity campaign was
conducted in various centers in City.
2004
Sneha launched a support
group called “Survivors After Suicide”
this year for members who have survived the loss of
a dear one by suicide. Dr.B.Saraceno, Director, Mental
Health Division launched the programme, W.H.O. at a
function held on January 30, 2004 at the TAG Centre,
Chennai.
Workshops for FEFSI (Film Employees Federation of South
India) employees, Teachers (45) of Nirmala Sr. Sec. School,
Coimbatore.
A Seminar on Suicide Prevention conducted
by us on behalf of JJ Nagar Police Station for the residents
of Mogappair, Chennai.
Training programme for Nursing students
of MAC College of Nursing, for MSV College of Nursing, Coimbatore
at Perambur
Awareness programmes on Suicide Prevention at
Namachivayapuram, Choolaimedu, Hanumanthapuram, Lloyds Road, Chennai - 5,
and for Arunodaya and SUDAR.
NGOs in Chennai, Trustpuram Ladies
Club Members were some of the work undertaken by SNEHA.
A programme
was conducted for 12th std students of Vel Matric Higher Secondary School,
Pallavaram on Stress and other related fears.
Podhigai TV, Jaya TV,
Sun News TV, Sab TV, Radio Mirchi, The Hindu, Dina Mani &, Mambalam Times
gave extensive coverage to our service round the year.
24 Hours
befriending service for students & parents of Xth & XII std at the time
of examination results.
SNEHA conducted a Mini Marathon Race (7 KM)
at Annanagar to create awareness about SNEHA and World Suicide Prevention
Day, followed by distribution of pamphlets at important intersections in
Chennai.
EVAM conducted an English play "Python Hysteria" and donated
the funds to SNEHA
2003
A number of awareness programmes were conducted for
specific target groups like Students, nursing college
students, rural women self help groups, teachers, slum
dwellers. In this year, September 10 was declared as
World Suicide Prevention Day.
Sneha distributed about 10,000 pamphlets throughout
the city and created awareness on suicide prevention
on this day.
A workshop was conducted
for the employees of FEFSI (Film Employees Federation
of South India). Around 50 employees participated in
this programme.
2002
The year 2002 saw Sneha
reaching out to slum dwellers, students and organisations.
This year again Sneha remained open for 24 hours for
a period of 15 days from May 18 to June 2 during the
announcement of Board Examination results. Got wide
coverage on JAYA T.V., Indian Express and quick news.
The Director of Sneha participated
in a panel discussion along with two counsellors in
the field of Education & Marriage counselling. The
subject was “Relationship in Transition”.
The Director spoke about befriending relationships.
Awareness programmes were conducted in the slums of
Pulianthope.
A workshop was conducted
for Students of Umayal Achi School of Nursing on ‘Suicide
Prevention’. Awareness programmes were conducted
for II year B.A. Students at Stella Maris College’
for Professors of I.I.T. Chennai and for 46 students
of Sri Ramachandra Medical College of Nursing.
2001
The year 2001 saw Sneha reaching out to slum dwellers
in T.P. Chatram, Teynampet and Pulianthope, students
in M.C.C. Tambaram, Vedavalli Vidyalaya, Walajahpet
and SOS children's Village, Tambaram. Workshops
were held for student nurses of the Omayal Achi College
of Nursing and trainees from SCARF. Sensitisation programmes
were conducted for the Finance Ministry Women's Association
and Mohan Foundation Counselling Centre. To address
the emotional needs of students
during the crucial period of the examination
results, Sneha remained open round the
clock from 25th May to 10th June.
Sneha had the distinction of being the first
NGO to host the Biennal Conference of the International
Association for Suicide Prevention from
22nd - 26th September. 400 luminaries from the fields
of Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychology and Social Work,
hailing from 22 countries participated in the conference,
which was being held in Asia for the first time.
2000
Awareness campaign through the launch of wallet
calendars with information about Sneha,
And setting up of stalls in exhibitions. Several mainstream
and vernacular publications carried features on Sneha.
Sensitisation programmes were held for trainees from
SCARF, student nurses from the Navnirman Trust and students
of the Madras School of Social work. Conducted a session
on suicide prevention for the staff of ISRO, Sulurpet.
On its 14th Anniversary, Sneha conducted a workshop
for nurses from the leading hospitals of the city.
1999
A number of awareness and sensitisation
programmes were conducted for students,
student nurses, teacher trainees, trainees of SCARF
and trainee nurses of Andhra Mahila Sabha. Awareness
campaigns were also conducted for organisations such
as the Viswakarama Society, Rotary Club, Agricultural
Women's' Association and Lions Club. Ms. Mandy from
Jersey, Channel Islands visited Sneha for a Training
programme and participated in the Annual Conference
at Pondicherry.
1998
A number of awareness programmes were organised to sensitise
students, members of the Rotary Club, housewives, members
of Zonta and Canstop. One-day workshop at Air Force
Station, Avadi and for Arunodhaya. The Madras University
recognizes Sneha as a Resource Centre for suicide prevention.
1997
Sri Lanka Sumaitrayo hosted a resource workshop
at Colombo. Sneha addressed the Trustpuram
Ladies Club and the Madras School of Social Work on
suicide prevention. Participated in the "The Hindu"
poster exhibition. Conducted
a one-day workshop at Air Force Station, Avadi and for
Arunodhaya an NGO working for street children. Awareness
programmes among the students of Standard XI of the
Hindu Senior Secondary School and for the students and
staff of DAV Senior Secondary School.
1996
Sneha organised a two-day International
workshop on suicide prevention. The topic
was "Towards a multi-dimensional approach to suicide
prevention in India". The highlights of the workshop
were commemorative lectures on "Youth Suicide"
by Dr. David Clark, Chicago-USA; Prof. Robert Goldney,
Australia spoke on the topic "Suicide Prevention-everyone's
responsibility". Vanda Scott, U.K. spoke on "The
role of Voluntary Organisations in Suicide Prevention".
1995
Sticker campaigns on suicide prevention in the auto-rickshaws
in Chennai. Conducted street-plays
in Tamil in the slum areas in Chennai with the help
of the Nalamdana Stage group.
1994
Sneha invited Prof. Dr. Richard Frederick
Ramsay from the University of Alberta,
Canada for conducting a two-day Workshop, on the need
for suicide prevention centres.
1993
On the occasion of the seventh anniversary
celebrations Sneha invited other voluntary
Social Service Organisations to participate and speak
about their services. 18 such organisations participated
in this programme under the President ship of the renowned
social worker Mrs. Sarojini Vardappan.
1992
A Programme by eminent dancer Sudharani
Raghupathi that was presided over by His
Excellency the Tamil Nadu Governor Dr. Bhisma
Narain Singh.
1990
Signboard campaign in suburban
trains and a programme by singer K.J. Yesudas to raise
funds.
1989
Drama competition among the
employees of PTC (Pallavan Transport Corporation).
1988
Signboard campaign in P.T.C.(Pallavan
Transport Corporation) buses about Sneha.
1987
Poster competition among college
students.
1986
Seminar on suicide prevention
involving doctors and psychiatrists.
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