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Voluntary Health Agencies Peer reviewed on 09-05-2018

Voluntary Health Agencies Peer reviewed on 09-05-2018. Dr Navya n Assistant professor Department of community medicine Yenepoya medical college. To understand the meaning of voluntary health agency and the functions of voluntary health agencies

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Voluntary Health Agencies Peer reviewed on 09-05-2018

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  1. Voluntary Health AgenciesPeer reviewed on 09-05-2018 Dr Navya n Assistant professor Department of community medicine Yenepoya medical college

  2. To understand the meaning of voluntary health agency and the functions of voluntary health agencies To enumerate the various voluntary health agencies To understand activities of each voluntary agency SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  3. Voluntary Organization- Non political , non profit based organization . It has- autonomous body , consisting of group of members, who hold meetings periodically Mainly concerned- provision of health care services. Funds- private sources, membership fee, and the sale of materials, philanthropists, and the government. Introduction

  4. Advantages over Governmental Organization Voluntary agencies are better accepted Community Participation is present The program is more flexible Limitations Services- not always targeted to those who are in greatest need or in areas where they are required most They do not run according to modern principles and techniques of management ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

  5. Supplement the work of the government- by providing manpower, materials, and funds Pioneering- Research and explore new ways of implementation of activities, and new projects Can contribute to IEC activities They can put up demonstrations and experimental projects Guide and Augment the work of the governmental agencies Advance legislation by mobilizing public opinion on health matters FUNCTIONS

  6. VOLUNTARY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS IN INDIA

  7. Non profit registered society- 1970 Federation of 27 State Voluntary Health Associations linking together 4500 health care institutions and community health programs VOLUNTARY HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN INDIA

  8. VHAI's primary objective is : promoting community health social justice & human rights related to the provision and distribution of health services in India VHAI works for people centered policies and their effective implementation OBJECTIVES

  9. VHAI tries to achieve these goals Through campaigns Policy research Advocacy Need based training Publications and audio visuals Dissemination of information Running of health and development projects in difficult areas.

  10. VHAI- governed- Executive Board consisting of 11 eminent persons elected democratically by its General Body. Decentralized management system headed by- Chief Executive An evaluation- every five years. Need-based training programs are organized regularly for upgrading the skills and the capacities of the staff Organizational Structure

  11. VHAI facilitated- setting up of ICDHI-1995, A people’s initiative to assess the current health and development status ICDHI deliberated on the following issues: Task Force on State of Vector Borne Diseases Control Program in India and the future Challenges. Restructuring of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare - to create a new Department of Public Health which will look into prevention, promotion and disease control aspect National Rural Health Mission Independent Commission on Development and Health in India (ICDHI)

  12. 27th January 1925- name of Indian Council of British Empire Leprosy Relief Association (BELRA) Later changed to HKNS- 1950 Headquarters- Delhi Activities: 1. Financial Assistance to Leprosy Homes and Clinics 2. Health Education 3. Conducting training courses of nine months duration for physiotherapy technicians at leprosy training center (Naini, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh  and Purulia, West Bengal). HIND KUSHT NIVARAN SANGH

  13. 4. Conducts Research and Field Investigations into Leprosy 5. Publication of quarterly Indian Journal of Leprosy and a bi-monthly news bulletin, KushtVinashak for leprosy workers and the general public.   6. Production and distribution of leprosy seals to create awareness about leprosy and help other organizations in raising funds for their work through the sale of these seals. 7. Observance of Anti-Leprosy Day-30th January every year to create mass awareness about leprosy.

  14. 8. Organizing the All India Leprosy Workers Conference and Regional Leprosy Workers Conferences in collaboration with the state branches and other voluntary organizations 9. Maintaining a house called “ShanthiIllam” at Vellore (Tamil Nadu) where leprosy patients who come for surgical treatment at the Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore are provided free boarding and lodging facilities. 10. Running of two mobile leprosy treatment units in two districts of Delhi ( north-east and west) with funds provided by the Government of India.

  15. 1952- affiliated with-International Union for Child Welfare It has State and District Councils It aims at allowing the development of children physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially in a healthy and normal manner with freedom and dignity The ICCW Trust was formed to create and manage the funds INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CHILD WELFARE

  16. Advocating Children's Rights Crèches for children of working and ailing mothers Training programs for child care workers Sponsorship for School Education of under-privileged children Projects for Street and Working children Scrutiny of Adoption Cases and Rehabilitation of Abandoned Children Activities

  17. Institutional and day care services for differently abled children Programs for children in difficult circumstances Programs with special focus on the girl child Education Centers and Support Services Honoring Children for Bravery Honoring Child Artists National Integration Camps/ Adventure Camps Activities

  18. 1939 Head quarters- New Delhi and branches in all states Activities: Seal Campaign every year to raise funds Training Programs for doctors and health workers in anti-tuberculosis work Promotion of health Education Promotion of Consultations and Conferences TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

  19. The Tuberculosis Centre in New Delhi The Lady Linlithgow Sanatorium at Kasauli The King Edward v11 Sanatorium at Dharmapur Tuberculosis Hospital at Mehrauli Institutions under TAI

  20. 1949 Headquarters- Mumbai, with branches all over India Activities: 1. Runs Family planning Clinics with grants- government providing family welfare services –MTP and sterilization 2.Conducts Mobile Camps 3.Conducts Training Programs for health care workers with 2 Regional Training Centers in Hyderabad and Gwailor FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

  21. 4. Educates the community on population control and prevention of STD. 5. Organizes seminars and conferences 6. It publishes quarterly journal related to family welfare 7.Gives Financial Assistance to other NGOs 8. ParivarPragatiPariyojana – Community development activities ACTIVITIES

  22. It is an autonomous organization under the general administrative control of the Ministry of Education Organized by the Government of India in August , 1953 CENTRAL SOCIAL WELFARE BOARD

  23. 1. Surveying the needs and the requirements of voluntary welfare organizations in India 2. Promoting social welfare organizations on a voluntary basis 3. Provides financial Aid 4. Initiated the ‘ Family and Child Welfare Services’ in rural areas for the welfare of women and children. Where social education, literacy classes, distribution of milk is promoted, along with organization of crèches and providing maternal aid ‘Industrial Cooperative’ Scheme- women of lower middle class in urban areas are employed and given salary Activities

  24. Commemoration of Kasturba Gandhi- 1944 Fund of nearly one crore rupees Activity- 1. Improving health of rural women –promoting safe pregnancy and child birth KASTURBA MEMORIAL FUND

  25. 1952 Non political and non official organization Objective- to achieve health by the actions and efforts of the people eg. Improvement of Sanitation in the villages BHARAT SEVAK SAMAJ

  26. 1926 Only women’s welfare organization in the country Running MCH Clinics, Adult Education Centers , and family planning clinics AALL INDIA WOMEN’S CONFERENCE All India Women’s Conference

  27. 1946 Functioning for the relief of the blind It organizes ophthalmic camps and coordinates with other organizations ALL INDIA BLIND RELIEF SOCIETY

  28. INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTARY AGENCIES

  29. 1920 - 400 branches all over India • National Headquarters has: • Blood Bank (New Delhi) • Disaster Management Centre (New Delhi) • 6 Regional Warehouses • Central Training Institute (CTI) in Haryana. • Home for disabled servicemen (Bangalore) • Vocational Training Centers in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. • Health Centers in 4 districts of Uttarakhand INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

  30. State Branches

  31. Disaster Relief and preparedness Tracing Services Provided to • Family members separated due to conflicts, disaster or any other situation of humanitarian need • Refugees and asylum seekers • Migrants • Separated children Activities of the Red Cross

  32. 3. Supply of Milk and Medical Supplies to schools, maternity and child welfare centers 4. Family Planning Services 5. Maternal and Child Welfare Services- which provide technical advice and financial aid 6. St John’s Ambulance Association –training for first aid, home nursing, etc. Activities

  33. Activities- Upliftment of Villages Provision of First Aid Control of outbreaks of disease Promotion of International understanding and cooperation Junior Red Cross

  34. Endowed by Mr. John D. Rockefeller- 1913 Active in promotion of public health and medical education Improvement of agriculture, family planning, and rural training centers. In 1920 – implement control of hookworm infections through sanitary latrines Rockefellar Foundation

  35. Helped- establishment- All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Calcutta and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi etc. Sponsors educational visits- advanced training of health professionals of India to other countries Sponsors visits of specialists from USA Provides grants in aid for carrying out researches Activities

  36. Active- development of rural health services and family planning Activities: 1. Established orientation training centers in Singur , Poonamallee, and Najafgarh to provide training to medical staff 2. Helped research-cum-action projects with improvement of environmental sanitation 3. Calcutta water supply and drainage scheme 4. Helped establish the National Institute of Health and family Welfare, Delhi FORD FOUNDATION

  37. Renamed-Center for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) . 1945- North America by the American donors- send food to people in Europe during Second World War Largest, independent , non profit based organization Began implementing in India in 1950 COOPERATIVE FOR AMERICAN RELIEF EVERYWHERE (CARE)

  38. School Lunch Program Integrated Child Development Service Scheme Educational and Vocational Training Distribution of garden tools, pump sets and seeds for vegetable gardens in schools Improvement of medical care by providing medical equipment Supporting Other Projects- Nutrition and Health Project and Reproductive and Family Welfare Project Activities

  39. SUMMARY ???

  40. THANK YOU

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