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1) Provision of ration to affected families

provided rations to 30 (11 male & 19 female) COVID-19 affected families on 30th, ,31st Oct & 1st Nov 2021 at AWID Office. The items were 5 kgs of rice, 1 kg of dal, 1 kg of salt, half litre of refine oil to each family.

2) Support to Sanitation workers (under Autonomous District Council –ADC, Ukhrul)

Sanitary items such as hand towel, gloves, masks, Dettol soap and hand sanitizer were distributed to 41 (16 male & 26 female) sanitation workers on 2nd November 2021

Awareness campaign about COVID-19, vaccination camp cum government COVID related schemes and programmes were jointly held in collaboration with Medical Department of Ukhrul District Hospital and Social Welfare Department, Ukhrul on 12th November 2021 at Ngachonmi primary school. With full support and cooperation from CMO Ukhrul, two (2) doctors and 2 nurses were sent for this programme.

3) Due to time constraint and inconveniences,these 2 activities/programs:

a) Awareness campaign about COVID appropriate behavior, Home quarantine procedures, isolation procedures, dos and don’ts. Health workers, PRIs, ASHA workers, volunteers, youth and PO leaders. Volunteer support for Awareness activities.

b) Leveraging resources from Government COVID related schemes and programs, liaisoning with health department at all level

Awareness campaign about COVID-19, vaccination camp cum government COVID related schemes and programmes were jointly held in collaboration with Medical Department of Ukhrul District Hospital and Social Welfare Department, Ukhrul on 12th November 2021 at Ngachonmi primary school, Ukhrul.

With full support and cooperation from CMO Ukhrul, two (2) doctors and 2 nurses were sent for this programme.

The program was attended by 55 people (23 male & 32 female) from project villages namely Meizailung,Khararphung, Luiyainaotang, Kasomtang and Awungtang. Many could not turn up due to harvest season. 36 people got vaccinated out of 55 participants, the remaining 19 had completetd their vaccination before. Out of the 36, 17 people got vaccinated with the second dose and 19 people got vaccinated with first dose

4) Vaccination drive/vaccination camp/collaboration with Govt. for opening vaccination centers in villages, listing of eligible candidates for vaccination were organized and conducted at the same time for two days at 9 project villages.

Dr. Pamza, DIO (District Immunization Officer) talked about the health benefits of being fully vaccinated. He explained in detail the working mechanism of the vaccine like how the vaccine produces COVID- specific antibodies in the body. He added that people should not fall victims of myths, rumours and media’s because there are many misinformations

Mr. Pabitra, DCPO, Social Welfare Department shared about the COVID related Govt. Schemes, how to avail them, required documents, the criteria to apply and be eligible for the schemes.

Ms. Langhu, State Coordinator, CASA Manipur talked about the benefits of getting the vaccine and made an emphasis that it is totally up to an individual or personal choice if she/he get vaccinated and that their objective is to spread awareness, .

With full support and cooperation from CMO Ukhrul, two (2) doctors and 2 nurses were sent for this programme.

The program was attended by 55 people (23 male & 32 female) from project villages namely Meizailung,Khararphung, Luiyainaotang, Kasomtang and Awungtang. Many could not turn up due to harvest season. 36 people got vaccinated out of 55 participants, the remaining 19 had completetd their vaccination before. Out of the 36, 17 people got vaccinated with the second dose and 19 people got vaccinated with first dose debunk myths & rumours regarding the vaccine and try their best to save precious lives.

Mr. Anem an inspiring youth from Saikul, Kangpokpi as a volunteers to promote vaccination partnership with other organisations shared his experiences to achieve a high percentage in his hometown and many villages as well.

Continuation program of COVID awareness, vaccination and COVID related schemes & programs with Medical team and Social Welfare department of Ukhrul district held at three villages i.e Greenland, Alungtang and Awontang on 13th November 2021 at Awontang Community Hall. We clubbed the nearby villagers and three programs together because people’s response is less if we organize meeting more often as most of them are engaged with their field works and others. 50 (22 male & 28 female) people attended the program

Two doctors and two nurses came again for the program from medical team and a staff from social welfare dept. were deputed.24 person got vaccinated out of 50 participants

1st dose -13 & 2nd dose – 11

COVID-19 and Vaccination Camp were again held on 14th Nov.2021 at two villages i.e Lanai with 45 participants (19 male & 26 female) and 10 people got vaccinated and Ngainga villages with 60 participants (38 male & 22 female), 24 people got vaccinated at this program.

Awareness Campaign about COVID appropriate behaviour and COVID related schemes & programs was held on 12th Dec.2021 at Kuirei Village. Led by the village Headman, 50 participants (32 male & 18 female) attended the meeting.

It is found that both the Pastor and Headman and villagers have not vaccinated. Only 3 persons are found vaccinated having completed their dose

After the awareness and general information on appropriate behaviour was told, we told them that COVID is real because some of AWID staffs were infected and gone through the pain we don’t want any of them experience the same pain and suffering. To prove that COVID is real, Our staff Juliet Shaiza shared a heart-touching testimony about her family.

Later they rasied several questions on vaccination, but we told them we are not in a position to give the answers as we are not medical team, but a medical team would be coming the next day so they could raise any quiries.

On 13th Dec. 2021, doctors and his team arrived for vaccination and 6 people got their jab.

According to the Ukhrul district hospital coverage report of COVID-19 vaccination till 12 Dec.2021, out of 90607 voters of Ukhrul district (as per electoral list) 45417 people have vaccinated

Through AWID’s humble intervention on vaccination drive with medical team, 137 people from our project villages have vaccinated.
1st dose- 86
2nd dose - 51
Male- 69
Female- 68

5) Livelihood support to affected and seed support to families

The beneficiaries were selected who were COVID affected and who had stayed in COVID care Centre or admitted in hospitals that were in need of oxygen. All of them are from poor families and need livelihood support for sustaining their families.

We identified 16 such individuals (8 males & 8 females) and given 15 chicks each on 18th Nov 2021 at AWID Office.

They were told to rear the fowls and use this as revolving capital and report the profit they get after three or four months to expand the activity to their livelihood.

6) Support to local CHC/PHC supplying essential needs

There are 3 PHC in our 15 project villages but it is found that none of them are functioning properly, doctors & nurses posted in that Centre’s hardly attend the offices, therefore our supply of essential needs are diverted to 20 COVID patients (11 male & 9 female) who are treating in the district hospital on 19th Nov.2021. The items are

  • - Hot water bag – 20 pieces
  • - Masks- 2 packets
  • - Hand gloves- 1 packet
  • - Hand sanitizer – 20 pieces
  • - Hand towel – 20 pieces
  • - Mineral water (1 litre) – 20 packets
  • - Dettol soap – 20 pieces

7) Mapping of Community Resource and assets for COVID Intervention cum Build the capacities of POs, youth, CBO leaders, Volunteers on COVID appropriate behavior

These two activities were clubbed together and conducted on 30th Nov. 2021 at Awontang Community Hall as villagers cannot give time for each activity because they are also engaging with their own work.

28 PO & CBO were attended the program out of which 17 were male and 11 were female

The first session was taken by medical team. Three doctors were deputed by CMO, Ukhrul.

They were Dr. Deepak from WHO, Dr. Pamreila Grace, DMO (District Malaria Officer), Dr. Thotreichon, DSO (District Surveillance Officer). Each of them talked about the COVID appropriate behavior and the poor response to vaccination of our Community. Many doubts and questions of the participants were thoroughly explained by the doctors

One of our PO members who have PRA knowledge explained and demonstrated the mapping of Community resource and assets for COVID Intervention. Each of the village was given the assignment for mapping their own villages. Necessary materials & Incentive were given for this purpose.

1) One-day Orientation program on project management for CBO & PO members and Formation of 15 SHG’s in project villages

One-day meeting to assess the status of CBOs and SHG formation was held on 7th February 2022 at Awontang Community hall, Ukhrul. 32 members attended the meeting (17 males and 15 female).

We clubbed these two programs together as the situations regarding COVID pandemic had not subsided in our district, people were not willing to attend the meeting frequently.

In the first session, assessment of the CBOs status was taken up and the consolidated points were: -

They were Dr. Deepak from WHO, Dr. Pamreila Grace, DMO (District Malaria Officer), Dr. Thotreichon, DSO (District Surveillance Officer). Each of them talked about the COVID appropriate behavior and the poor response to vaccination of our Community. Many doubts and questions of the participants were thoroughly explained by the doctors

a) During 2020-21, the pandemic had affected all our activities in all the district. Therefore, we could not have our CBOs meeting as planned.

b) Although COVID cases started subsiding, fuel price hiked and the transportation charge had increased so much that the TA we paid was not sufficient for them. Hence, they are reluctant to attend the program.

b) c) To access govt. schemes, our CBOs expressed that whenever they approached the concerned depts. The officers were either not available in the offices or the information of related schemes were also not disclosed. Therefore, to pursue any schemes involved a lot of expenditures and time consuming which also is not affordable in terms of finance and labor.

In the second session, we formed 15 SHG’s with the women group. Each group should have 15-20 women selected from poor of the poorest families of their respective villages, to enhance their livelihood by using their innovative methods. Each group was given a cash book to maintain their accounts, a register book to record the minutes of their meetings, membership enrollment and a file cover. A seed money of 1200/- and a profile format were given to each SHG. They were also encouraged to have regular meetings and to have their own contribution and use it as revolving fund among themselves.

Time to time their progress will be monitored.

2) Field Visit

Frequent field visit could not be carried out as planned for the past 2 years (2020-2021) due to COVID pandemic. This year in the month of Feb 12 & 13th 2022, two of our staff namely: Aton Shaiza & Ayao Shaiza visited 5 villages of chingai block. They are Ngahui, Kuirei, Kalhang, Nungbi Kajui & Nungbi Khullen

LM block (Ngainga & Lanai) on 18 & 19th Feb 2022. And visited Ukhrul block i.e. Greenland, Alungtang & Awontang on 15th March 2022. Awungtang, Kasomtang & Luiyainaotang on 16th March 2022 and Khararphung and Meizailung on 17th March 2022.

Findings/responses of field visits: -

  • - Many villages have applied for various government schemes but the schemes have not been realized yet.
  • - Most of POs are reluctant to work actively as there is no financial support of their own.
  • - In some villages the record books of SHGs were checked and found that some have started growing vegetables like cabbage, peas etc. but the starter seed money we gave them were too less to implement their desired activities, so we shall be adding some more amount from the budget to each SHGs

3) Observation of International Women’s Day

The International women’s day could not carry out on 8th March due to unavoidable circumstances so we observed it on 15th March at Phungyo Baptist Church with 30 (10 males & 20 female) number of participants. Ms. Thingreiphy Lungharwo, President, Tangkhul Shanao Long (Women’s League) was the resource person.

The program was graced by Mr. Zaklei Kaping, Pastor of Phungyo Baptist Church. Ms. Aton Shaiza, gave a keynote address on the observation of International Women’s Day, also encouraged girl’s/women achievers to facilitate on this day so that we can promote more women achievers. We have to change our mindset and gave equal treatment to our younger generation.

The resource person highlighted background of International Women’s day and its significant and elaborate the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. Advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis and disaster risk reduction is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century. Women are increasingly being recognized as more vulnerable to climate change impacts than men, as they constitute the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent on the natural resources which climate change threatens the most.

At the same time, women and girls are effective and powerful leaders and change-makers for climate adaptation and mitigation. They are involved in sustainability initiatives around the world, and their participation and leadership results in more effective climate action

Continuing to examine the opportunities, as well as the constraints, to empower women and girls to have a voice and be equal players in decision-making related to climate change and sustainability is essential for sustainable development and greater gender equality. Without gender equality today, a sustainable future, and anequal future, remains beyond our reach.

This International Women’s Day, let’s claim “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.

III. Networking/Convergence

1. One Day training on Food Processing and basket making

A One Day training on Food Processing and basket making was conducted on 8th April 2021 at Wino tang Shanao long Hall, Ukhrul. 29 women and 1 male participated the training. This program is sponsored by DHP (Development of Human Potential), Imphal.

The moderator (Ms. Ningthingla Ruivanao, Secretary AWID) welcomed and thanked the participants for their good response and Cooperation. She briefly explained the objective of the training that each and every individual should work hard with locally available resources for their family economy. The participants were enquired about their economy and occupation status. Interestingly, out of 30 only 3 women are govt. employees who enjoy monthly salary and only one women is earning some income out of her agriculture produces. The moderator demonstrated some processed fruits made out of local wild fruits and handmade basket which are in good demand these days. She stressed on the need of joint operation to produce in large quantity to meet the demand, so that we can look out for marketing avenues both within and outside the state. She further challenged and motivated the participants to use their time and energy wisely and to use their God-given talent productively and creatively to be able to generate income to have a sustainable life.

The resource person highlighted background of International Women’s day and its significant and elaborate the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. Advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis and disaster risk reduction is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century. Women are increasingly being recognized as more vulnerable to climate change impacts than men, as they constitute the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent on the natural resources which climate change threatens the most.

Two women were engaged for this programs. They are:

a) Ms. Katawon Ragui for Basket making
b) Ms. K. Fanchon for fruit Processing

Although a One Day training is rather short, most of them have learned the basic knowledge of the above mentioned skills which would enable them to earn a humble income for their families.

2. Two staff of AWID attended a Consultative Programme of NGO operating in Ukhrul district UDCRMS Hall, Ukhrul on 24th September 2021, organised by FXB India Suraksha, Ukhrul.

3. Manipur PIOs on Formation of POs on State Level was held on 13th Oct. 2021 at CASA Office, Imphal. The PIOs discussed on the context in which the working Committee was instituted and its mandate was highlighted. Discussed on the composition and the name, the nature and timing of involvement of the PIOs and also how to make the platform sustainable were also held. Some of the decisions were also taken:-

  • - It was decided that the state level platform be formed initially from within the PIOs of the ongoing project partners.
  • - Decided to name the platform as Platform for People’s Organisation (PPO)
  • - Members of this committee shall be the core committee of the state level platform
  • - Angdawnsang to continue as the Convenor
  • - Five PO members from each area shall be selected and the names be submitted in the next meeting.

4. NGO Management Training Programme –UNM-M Ukhrul partners (TTA,AWID,PASDO, VVD & CeWE) together held a meeting at TTA Office, Ukhrul to discuss some programme to be taken up by the partners. The meeting was attended by Ningthingla Ruivanao.

5. Langhu, State Coordinator, CASA Manipur, Sukan Chakma, Associate Program Coordinator, CASA Guwahati and Anem from Saikul who is a volunteer for COVID Vaccination campaign for field visit on 11th Nov.2021 at AWID Office. They were concerned about the COVID Response and other activities to be taken up as we are far behind schedule/others due to fund delay. They gave many good suggestions and necessary corrections regarding action plans, reporting, fund handling, legal complainces and how to carry out our activities and programs on time effectively. The staff members of AWID have more clarity with their guidance and knowledge for which we are grateful to them

6. One day training on NGO Management and Accountancy was organised and conducted on 4th Dec.2021 at Awontang Community Hall, sponsored by UNMM. 21 females & 10 males from various churches and societies attented the training.

7. International Human Rights Day was attended by staff of AWID which was jointly organised by PASDO, EYAR and Vanguard Resources at Phila Food training centre, PASDO Complex, Ukhrul on 10th December 2021

IV. FOOD PROCESSING

The production of food processing was very less during the year 2020-2021 because of COVID pandemic and the poor yielding of many seasonal fruits. We hope that next year will be more fruitful and productiv