WE CARE
For Children, Women & Senior Citizens
A campaign which focuses on the rights and empowerment of children, women and senior citizens, and seeks to stimulate creative discussions for holistic solutions. Includes awareness campaigns, outreach initiatives, and special programmes that can create an impact on the social psyche.
CARE for Children
A 2-Day upavasam and ‘Jagratha Sangamam’ was organised at Sree Vadakkumnatha Temple Ground in Thrissur in January 2013, to raise awareness about the issues faced by children. In the context of increasing child abuse in Kerala, the campaign gave a call to ensure safety for children at home and in the society.
WE CARE for Woman Empowerment
An 8-Day Woman Empowerment Campaign was organised at Thrissur in 2016. The programme, exploring the various aspects of Woman Empowerment and the need for effectively addressing the threats to safety and development of women, reached out to the public through various channels and programmes.
Campaign highlights:
- 51 hour upavasam by ATMA volunteers
- 5-Day perspectives conclave on Woman Empowerment with talks by experts
- Mass garba performance with 500 dancers
- 2- Day Seminar with dignitaries from different walks of life
- Cultural programmes
- Competitions for school & college students
Other Programmes
- Awareness drive and outreach at North Bus Stand, Thrissur, on Women’s Day (in 2017 and 2018) – pamphlet distribution, street play, public meeting
- Free health check up and medical camp for women at North Bus Stand, Thrissur, on Women’s Day 2018
Special Programme:
Seminar on ‘Economic Participation of Women- New age opportunities and challenges’ on 9th March 2019 at Thrissur, with participation of over 200 women delegates. Sessions were guided by an eminent faculty panel
WE CARE for Elders
- Celebrate 55+’ : Workshops on Graceful Ageing conducted every year to empower senior citizens to overcome the challenges of age with grace, camaraderie and wise choices.
- Sensitising school children about the problems of senior citizens through talks and workshops.
Graceful Aging
Sensitising
