Catalysts for Social Action
CSA Newsletter | Volume 35 | January – 2016
About Catalysts for Social Action
AFFECXN (Read: AFFECTION), is a Newsletter published by Catalysts for Social Action (CSA). Established in September 2002, Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) is a Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to the cause of child welfare and rehabilitation for children living in orphanages.
Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) is a Not-For-Profit organisation dedicated to the cause of child welfare and rehabilitation. We partner with a number of child care institutions (CCIs) / orphanages to improve the lives of orphaned children.
We partner with 60+ agencies (adoption agencies and child care institutions/orphanages) across the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. Around 3200+ children benefit through our interventions.
In the area of enabling holistic child care, we support a number of child care institutions in the areas of Health & Hygiene, Nutrition, Education, Vocational skills, Infrastructure support and Recreation activities. CSA not only cares but also goes beyond, thus, enabling children to be self-sufficient and become contributing members of society.
As part of optimal child rehabilitation, CSA facilitates Adoptions in the country; we work with existing adoption agencies in rural areas to facilitate the quality, speed and number of adoptions in India. We have successfully facilitated over 240+ adoptions in India, so far. We believe that Adoption is the best form of child rehabilitation. Our intention is to ensure that every adoptable child should find a home.
Did You Know About Adoption Guideline Changes In India! Read On...
Changes in Adoption Guidelines in 2015
2) The Central Adoption Resource Information Guidance System (CARINGS), a centralised system that collates the data, will be connected to the district child protection units.
3) NRIs will be treated on par with domestic adoptive parents
4) A child of below five years, will be given up for adoption 60 days after being cleared for adoption
5) A child of above five years, will be given up for adoption 30 days after clearance
6) The new guidelines have also made it possible for single parents to adopt.
7) While single mothers can adopt children of either gender, single men can only adopt male children.
8) The minimum age difference between child and parent cannot exceed 25 years under the new guidelines.
Celebration Of Independence Day at Rays of Hope, Mumbai
CSA organised Recreation/Fun Activities for the children of Rays of Hope.
Mr. Sarath Divella, from Lion Bridge and his staff celebrated Independence Day at Rays of Hope.
Children performed skits and songs. The staff from Lion Bridge also participated in the performance by performing patriotic songs. About 80+ children also enjoyed Zumba dancing with Zumba dance instructor Mr.Philip Manuel.
First Aid training, Goa
Masterchef-Nutrition Awareness Week, Pune
Science Utsav at Vivekanand Balashram
Tailoring and Dress Making Workshop
Talent Show at Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
A Talent Show was organized for children residing at CCIs in MP – from dance performances to best layout of belongings, to Karate demo to Miss CCI pageant – the children had a blast! Prior to the event, children went to formally invite officials from Government departments to come and grace this day. Later, children were able to interact with the officials and share their concerns and ask questions on different topics related to their work. Kids were then treated to pizzas! All in all, a fun day for children!
Hand Washing Day, Pune
Cultural Talent Show at Odisha CCIs
Around 200 children participated in cultural events like drawing, singing and folk dance. They also had an opportunity to interact with Government officials and Child Welfare Committee Chairperson.
Educational and Vocational Support
Counsellors have also been appointed to help students improve their scores and the mental health.
Life skills sessions are also conducted for children in the age group of 14-18 years.
Become a Catalyst with us!
We have a long way to go before we can truly say that sustainable, value based care and support is being provided to children in adoption agencies and orphanages.
CSA believes in the highest standards of governance and transparency and will share project specific information with you.
We invite you to support our cause in the form of individual or corporate donations / sponsorships. Kindly get in touch with us for further information on donation options available.
You can engage with us in the following ways:
Volunteer with us!
For further details, contact us.
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Made payable to “Catalysts for Social Action” and sent to- Catalysts for Social Action (CSA)
2nd Floor, Technosoft Engineering Projects,Technosoft Gateway,
Plot no. B14, Road No.1,
Wagle Estate,
Thane West, Mumbai 400 604
Maharashtra. INDIA.
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Contact Catalysts for Social Action
Email: info@csa.org.in
Website: http://www.csa.org.in
Location: Catalysts for Social Action (CSA), 2nd Floor, Technosoft Engineering Projects, Technosoft Gateway, Plot no. B14, Road No.1, Wagle Estate, Thane West, Mumbai 400 604
Phone: +91-22-25826030
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