the centre. At Malgoan one parent gave the land
at minimum cost and the Society constructed
the centre. Different activities are planned for the
prevention of disability and rehabilitation of the
disabled. Different activities are organized in these
villages for the rehabilitation of the disabled and
prevention of disability.
Medical Camps and Corrective
Surgeries
Regular medical camps are conducted for the
disabled persons with the help of Bangalore St.
John’s Hospital. And children who need corrective
surgery are taken to Bangalore St. John’s Hospital
for surgery and treatment. So far we have taken
270 children Bangalore for corrective surgery and
have provided orthotic Aids and Appliances to 120
children.
Early Intervention and Child
Guidance
In Sangli Ashadeep we have an early intervention
programme for the children with disability and
also special guidance is given to parents and
children. Children from many parts of Sangli
district come here for IQ test.
Dilasa (Programme for HIV Infected /Affected
People)
The name DILASA means Divine Invitation to
Love and Serve the Abandoned. The society has
many activities for the People Living with HIV/
AIDS (PLHA). It is a wing established to work for
infected and affected PLHAS. It has expanded its
mission among the PHLAs to all the 4 districts
of Maharashtra. Presently, Sangli Mission has
one hospice (Dilasa Bhavan), 1 hostel for HIV
infected children and 1 hostel for affected girls
2 community care centers, and 4 coordination
centres in each district for the care and support of
PLHAS.
o Emergency Medication
o Ambulance service
o Nutrition programs
o Educational aid and support
o Monthly get together of HIV infected
and affected
o IGP
Human Empowerment Programs
The “Social and Development Action” of Sangli
Mission engages in carrying out various activities
in the developmental field, especially in the rural
areas. Empowerment of women through the
promotion of Self-Help groups (SHGs) is one of
the major thrust areas of this department. Five full
time field animators are engaged in empowering
women through various activities.
Formation & Strengthening of
Community Based Organizations
Formation of the community based organization
for the integral development of the society helps
archive the self sustenance of community.
Micro Finance
For the development of the poor people we
have initiated microfinance for them. People
are motivated for micro savings and micro loans
are provided for healthy asset creations. People
are motivated to insure their life through micro
insurance schemes of Life Insurance Corporation.
Training in IGAs
Different training programmes are conducted
for women farmers and youth to start Income
generating activities. Mainly agro-based trainings
Major Activities of DILASA
o Home visit to the PLHAS
o ART programs
o CBR of PLHAS
o Referrals to other NGOs and hospitals
o Follow up programs through house visits
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