Posts Tagged ‘india’
Inclusive Cities: transforming the lives of Delhi’s urban poor
Posted in Events, Research by Kate Archdeacon on September 30th, 2011
| 11 October , 2011 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 1:00 pm |
Source: Brotherhood of St Laurence
Photo: Asha
Over 23 years of working with the urban poor in India, the non-government organisation Asha has developed a community development model that emphasises pro-poor growth and the inclusion of slum dwellers in the rest of society. Join Dr Kiran Martin, Director of Asha, and Visiting Fellow at the Nossal Institute for Global Health, University of Melbourne, at this special lunchtime seminar.
Around one third of inhabitants of the world’s cities – nearly one billion people – live in urban slums. Over 3 million people in India’s capital New Delhi, stay in slum areas. India’s slum populations are growing at much higher rates than urban populations overall, a trend mirrored across the developing world. This state of affairs is unsustainable for India and the world. People in slums display poor developmental indicators across the board, from poor health to low literacy rates to lack of access to financial services. Over 23 years of working with the urban poor, the NGO Asha has developed an urban community development model that emphasises pro-poor growth and the inclusion of slum dwellers in the rest of society. Having seen success in poverty alleviation through programmes in health, education, empowerment, financial inclusion and environmental improvement, this seminar focuses on how Asha has achieved results in heterogeneous slum communities through the practical application of such universal values as equality, individual dignity and social justice.
12.00 pm – 1.00 pm, Tuesday 11 October 2011
Fr Tucker’s room, Brotherhood of St Laurence, 67 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Click through to register your attendance or to read more about Dr Martin.
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CERES Global India Cultural Exchange Information Session
Posted in Events by ceres on September 14th, 2011
| 21 September , 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| 20 October , 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
When: Wednesday 21st September 2011 & Thursday 20th October 2011
Time: 6.30 – 8.00pm
Where: CERES Eco House
Address: Lee St, East Brunswick, 3058
RSVP: ceresglobal@ceres.org.au
Learn about how CERES connects with grassroots community development organisations that focus on women’s empowerment, education, health, and climate action, and how you can be involved through a CERES Global culture exchange program.
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CERES Global India Information Sessions: Cultural Exchange Program
Posted in Events by ceres on July 12th, 2011
| 19 July , 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
This year marks CERES Global’s 7th year of connecting with grassroots organisations in rural India to create better understanding between the two countries and to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world. CERES Global participants absorb local life and culture, while learning from and working with local communities passionate about tackling climate change in locally appropriate ways. Come and learn more about our upcoming India program at an Information Session.
CERES Global – India Cultural & Skills Exchange Program – Information Sessions
Tues 19th July 6.30–8 pm
Thurs 25th August 6.30–8pm
Wed 21st Sept 6.30–8pm
Thurs 20th October 6.30–8pm
All Sessions are at the CERES EcoHouse (just inside the Lee Street gates)
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CERES Global: India Travel Program 2011 Update
Posted in Events by ceres on September 30th, 2010
| 14 October , 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| 4 November , 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
With our series of community engagement information sessions wrapped up it’s time to start planning our January trip to India. We have a group of enthusiastic people ready to embark on an exciting journey into rural India to share their skills and experience with local NGOs to help support grass roots projects. CERES Global has been working with local people and NGOs for the last six years to support the implementation of a variety of sustainable projects in rural India to benefit the environment and the local community. This January we will be working across all five community engagement areas (Climate Action; Environmental Education; Schools and Kindergardens; Health; and Empowering Women). Some of the work we will be doing will involve:
- documenting the lives of women who belong to a women’s group outside Pitchandikulum in South India;
- developing and trialling a health education program for young women in the tribal village of Pal in Central India;
- visiting a progressive kindergarten group that doubles as an environmental education and women’s support group in a remote community in the foothills of the Himalayas.
There are still places available so if you are interested in finding out more about these projects or have an interest in another area of community engagement (Climate Action; Environmental Education; Schools and Kindergardens; Health; and Empowering Women) come along to one of our Information Sessions:
When: Thursday 14th October, Thursday 4th November
Where: Eco House, CERES Community Environment Park, Lee St, East Brunswick
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Indian snacks and chai will be provided from 6.30pm.
Please RSVP to Vanessa at ceresglobal@ceres.org.au or on 9389 0183. For more information please contact Vanessa or go to our website for more information www.ceres.org.au/global
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CERES Global: India 2011
Posted in Events by ceres on August 26th, 2010
CERES Global is a unique cultural exchange program where participants can experience the richness of other cultures while gaining insight into different ways of sustainable living. CERES Global Trips to India, Indonesia and East Arnhemland provide people with the opportunity to experience and share in the impressive environmental and community development work carried out by village communities. This summer we’re heading to incredible India. For the last six year CERES Global India trips have spent time with Women’s Self Help Groups all over India. From the tropical south to the foothills of the Himalayas CERES Global volunteers have been involved in helping women develop small business enterprises to empowering women through training programs.
Information Sessions for 2011 CERES Global India Travel Program:
CERES Global is currently looking for women with an interest in women’s empowerment and training to join our next trip. If you would like to find out more please come along to our next Information Session to see and hear about the projects we’ve supported over the last six years, meet past travellers, enjoy some Indian food and drink, and find out how you can be involved.
Contact Vanessa at ceresglobal@ceres.org.au or on 0425 856 666.
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Sustainable Healthcare Clinic in India: Screening
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on March 23rd, 2010
Source: Climate Action Calendar
Active Melbourne Film Series 2010: Independent Documentaries addressing environmental and social justice issues.
In 2008, two volunteer acupuncturists visited a remote village in Northern India. They were amazed at what they encountered, immediately inundated with patients who had never received medical treatment before due to isolation, poverty and desolation, they carried out their work in a dilapidated hut. The need for a healthcare clinic in the area was all too evident.
After seeing the benefits of the temporary clinic, these two acupuncturists created a dream and a promise to bring acupuncture and healthcare permanently to the village. From this dream came the creation of Traditional Healthcare clinics, designed on the principles of permaculture and sustainability, with educational rooms, renewable energy and water conservation.
“Come and join us for a viewing of a 20-minute short of our three part series on The Making of a Sustainable Healthcare Clinic in India.”
Thursday 25 March 2010 @ 6pm
Hayden Raysmith Room
Level 4 Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Entry by donation
Drinks and snacks available
All proceeds go to: Traditional Healthcare