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National Council of Churches in India. Experiencing, Embodying, Expanding Ecumenism. In the service of Church and Nation since 1914 and beyond. NCCI is….
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National Council of Churches in India Experiencing, Embodying, Expanding Ecumenism In the service of Church and Nation since 1914 and beyond
NCCI is… An Inter-Confessional autonomous Council and an ecumenical expression constantly initiating, promoting and coordinating various forms of ministries of Witness and Service in the wider community. Serving as a common platform for thought and action for mutual consultation and action for life and witness of the Churches in India. The Churches fulfill their common task in fellowship with one another.
NCCI works from the… Headquarters: National Council of Churches in India Christian Council Campus Civil Lines Nagpur, Maharashtra www.nccindia.in NCCI Liaison Office: CNI Bhawan, 16 Pandit Pant Marg, New Delhi
Constituent Members • 30 Member Churches • 17 Regional Christian Councils • 17 All India Christian Organizations • 7 Related Agencies • 3 Autonomous Bodies
All India Christian Organizations Related Agencies Member Churches Regional Councils All India Christian Organizations ASSEMBLY General Body Executive Committee Personnel Committee Finance Committee Office Bearers SECRETARIAT Autonomous Bodies C O P C OM C J P C C O D CO T C O Y C C R URM IPC AICCW
Ecumenical Solidarity for HIV and AIDS ESHA MakeaChurch ofDifference A Project of Commission On Justice, Peace and Creation National Council of Churches in India
Genesis In 2008 Quadrennial Assembly adopted A Policy Guidelines for the Indian Churches Since 2009 Implementation
Vision • Church as Just and Inclusive Community • Church of All and Church for All • World without HIV/ADIS Pandemic
Mission To enhance the Mission agenda of the Indian Churches, in partnership with the public sector and civil society, in addressing the issues of Stigma and Discrimination, Gender, Sex and Sexuality, HIV/AIDS prevention, Care and Support and becoming HIV friendly Faith Communities.
Objective • To assist the Churches and the faith based organizations to mainstream HIV & AIDS in whatever Mission activities they involve in! • To secure the human rights of those infected by HIV/AIDS, and giving unconditional support • To improve the health and extend the lives of infected people • To accompany the infected, those who mourn and those who live on • To celebrate life • To Nurture communities, and • To Advocate for Justice.
Strategy • Multi Sectoral • Church Life • Theological Institution • Educational Institution • Developmental Wings • Health Care Institutions
Addressing Stigma & Discrimination Sex and Sexuality Gender Care and Support
Participatory Planning Process • Appreciative Inquiry – AI - Positive Core • Discovery , Dream, Design and Destiny • Participatory Assessment of Religious Communities • (PARC) • Measuring HIV Competent Institutions and Individuals • The 12-boxes framework • Organizations • ADD Emmaus • Dialogue and Discussion
Policy Guidelines Translated into 8 Major Indian Languages
Theological Interventions • Curriculum • Theological Educators Training (pedagogy) • Theological Roundtables on Human Sexuality • Research and Publications • Bible Studies on Human Sexuality
Action in Motion • Bible Study Guidelines • Self Help Groups for PLWAs • Self Help Groups for Sex Workers • Organizational Policy for Ecumenical Organizations • Research & Publications • Text book for HIV Course • Guidelines to the Churches on Human Sexuality • Campaigns - World AIDS Day and EASTER BEACON
ECUMENCIAL SOLIDARITY FOR HIV AND AIDS (ESHA)Commission on Justice Peace and CreationNATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHRUCHES IN INDIA WORLD AIDS DAY 2010 LIGHT A LAMP – PLEDGE FOR RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Advocacy & campaign Mass urge Context
LIGHT A LAMP – PLEDGE FOR RIGHTS WHY LIGHT?
Context • Larger • Specific
Larger Context • AUSPICIOUS • BEGINNING • FAITH EXPRESSION • POSITIVE • PROMISE • PRAYER • LIFE • GOD
Specific Context • Deepavali • Karthigai • Advent • Christmas
Filling the Gap Using the opportunity Touching the Sentiments Facilitating to Express
Inspiration From World AIDS Campaign Light for Right Org.
A Theme Conceptualized • Advent: Season of Hope and Joy which contrast sharply with those suffering with and affected by HIV • Advent – a time of real Hope of Light • Call to Christians to demonstrate Love, Compassion, Solidarity and Support. • Faith Affirmation on Healing and Liberation of the PLWAs Lightening the Rights • Advent: Symbol of ‘Light’ that Liberates all forms of oppression and discrimination, breaking the darkness of apathy, ignorance, hopelessness and despair
Objectives • Draw the National Ecumenical Movement’s attention to the denial of Rights of the people living with HIV and vulnerable population • Mobilize support and solidarity for the protection of the rights of people living and affected by HIV & AIDS that they may achieve public access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support and to combat stigma and discrimination and misrepresentation of sexuality which is gift of God
Target Group Christians & Local Congregations • 2. Expected Outcome • 10000 individuals • Impact • Awareness & Sensitivity Inspiration; World AIDS Campaign Light for Right Org
Distribution Of Red Ribbons
Pledge and Care Oath and Blood Donation
Reported Activities 40 Student Christian Movement of India Units - 200 students from each institution participated - 8,000 10 Dioceses and Synods - Average of 50 Congregations - 500 congregations average of 100 members 50,000 75 Local Congregations average of 100 members 7,500 24 Schools average of 2000 students 48,000 9 Theological Seminaries an average of 200 students 1,800 15 Developmental Organizations reached out to several hundreds of publics 5 Hospitals an average of 200 people - 1000 Total Over 1,00,000 individuals
Activities Involved Distribution of … 1000 Posters Over 1,00,000 Red Ribbons Over 50,000 Handbills Rallies Street Theater Singing Prayers Preaching Public Meetings Blood Donations Solidarity Visits
Future Plans Working with Government People Groups and Other Faiths
Come Let Us Join WORLD AIDS DAY - 2011 PLEDGE FOR RIGHTS LIGHT A LAMP Ecumenical Solidarity for HIV and AIDS, NCC India
ECUMENCIAL SOLIDARITY FOR HIV AND AIDS (ESHA)Commission on Justice Peace and CreationNATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHRUCHES IN INDIA Thank You WORLD AIDS DAY 2011 LIGHT A LAMP –PLEDGE FOR RIGHTS CAMPAIGN