NGAILUT SHG is one of the SHG that is functioning at Kingkin Village. The Village is located at Churachandpur District, Manipur under Tuibong Block which is 2km away from the National Highway (Main road). The village is surrounded by Some other village ie. In West- S Molchan Village, East- S.Haijang village,  North East-Kholmun, South- M. Songgel Village. The village is situated between this village. This village was established in the year 1965 by Pu, Chunglet and it was maintained under his chieftainship and the village had 13 houses. Since it was a small village from its inception it was hard to get government facilities like development funds, health facilities etc. NGAILUT SHG was formed in the year 2012 due to financial difficulty faced in the village and loan was taken from an NGO RAS( Rural Aid Service) But due to its high interest and difficulty in its repayment of interest and capital no one was able to take up large loan amount and the loan taken was not sufficient enough to provide the family basic necessities like everyday groceries and children education, but they are troubled only with its repayment forgetting our poor living condition and unable to do other alternative works to support ourselves. So, for 2 years the group members collected money and used it for its loan capital repayment after which taking loan from RAS was stopped completely. Living condition was hard and the financial crisis in the village worsen. In 2016NERCORMP Project was introduced at KINGKIN Village where the NGO take initiative part in formation of NaRM-G & SHGs wherein NGAILUT SHG was formed with 13 members, the President, secretary and Treasurer as bank signatories under which bank account was opened. After a year a sum of Rs. 35,659/- was received from NERCORMP. The funds were utilized for Weaving, Piggery, & Petty Shop. The funds were Beneficial’s for that family who has less income with D category. The loans were distributed among the members with only 1% interest which was a blessing as compared to the previous loan with a high interest. Till now loan was taken four times and the loan was made as revolving loan system . In a meanwhile the group also brings monthly saving of Rs.20/- per members as they kept continued  after 2 years the group  resolve to implement Turmeric farm from their saving amount . on March 1^st week of 2019 in group Turmeric farm was started by tilling and plantation was started under the group name. The work on the farm was taken up continuously one hidden success was that there is unity among the members as they work together in group and group loans were going smoothly.  By now corpus fund of Rs. 125000/- is kept  and loan disbursement in between the members   helps immensely. Loan like piggery loan, Weaving loans and non-farm business helps member increased their income source and improved member living condition. Besides the success in loan NERCORMP Project imparts us several training like Account training – books of records and file maintaining were from learning  members became familiarized. The success in everything like financial stability and household maintenance were brought through NERCORMP Project further the group also like to  appreciate and show gratitude towards NERCORMP. Lastly with great hope and humble prayer that NERCORMP Project will continue to support NGAILUT SHG in future day to come and we are grateful to NERCORMP for helping us to overcome our financial difficulty  we continue to pray that NERCORMP to be our blessing in the  future. (Story capture & Compile By: Mr. Letkhongam Supervising Officer Action for Women and Child Advancedment (AWCA), during a field visit to Kingkin village under NERCORMP –III project at  Tuibong TD block, Churachandpur, Manipur.)

LEGAL AID CLINIC INAUGURATION

On the 22nd February 2019, Action for Women and Child Advancement held an inauguration program of the newly set up Legal Aid Clinic in S. Munhoi Village, Singngat TD. The Legal Aid Clinic of S. Munhoi was inaugurated as one of the outreach centres of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Churachandpur.

A short program was held which began with Ms Kimneinieng Shoute, Chairperson District legal Service,  District Judge of the Sessions Court Churachandpur Manipur inaugurated the clinic by marking it with the ribbon cutting.

Ms Grace, Secretary AWCA delivered the welcome address. She shared about the activities and outreach programs of AWCA in the past. AWCA has contributed immensely in the field of providing legal aid assistance to women and child victims of trafficking, raps, domestic violence , families affected by displacement due to development projects, etc. Grace expressed her sincere gratitude to the DLSA for having recognised AWCA’s contribution to society. AWCA hope that the Legal Aid Clinic will be of great relief and assistance to the people living in the interior villages of Churachandpur. The Legal Aid Clinic will be an encouragement to AWCA to go further and contribute to a larger extend in building up its already existing work in the field of legal aid.

Ms Chinglun, Advocate under DLSA Churachandpur gave an introduction of the Legal Aid Clinic and Duties of Para Legal Volunteers (PLV) . She stressed on the roles and the process of case recording and data maintainence  required by a PLV. It was followed by discussion among the PLVs and the resource persons. The discussions were centered around demarcated  jurisdictions for the PLVs. PLVs are bound to provide legal assistance wherever they are and in case of geographic constraints, they can refer the case to the Legal Aid Clinic in the vicinity of the case.

Mr Lianzalal, co-ordinator Legal Aid Clinic S. Munhoi gave the vote of Thanks. The program ended with a light refreshment.

On the 20th February 2019, AWCA with the support of all Churachandpur Women Organisation organised a Felicitation cum Inaugral Progam at Churachandpur, Manipur. The program saw participation of about 300 people constituting Guests from the State, MSWDC, Childline Manipur, members from women based organisation, media, AWCA partner organisations and  members from civil society bodies. The program also had a stall set up displaying  pictures,quotations and finished products of the 1st batch of Tailoring and Embroidery  Trainees

 

The program began with an opening prayer  by Pi Nemzahat, Prayer Co-ordinator, Kuki Women’s Union (KWU) Ccpur which was then followed by an Welcome and Keynote Address by Ms Grace Zamnu, Secretary AWCA. In her speech, Ms Grace highlighted on the following points

1) History of AWCA and its work in the field of Charity, intervention in the cases of the various forms of VAW including Domestic Violence, Rape, Sexual Abuse, human trafficking, AWCAs various projects such as NERCoRMP Child line, Legal Aid Clinic, various livelihood projects in Tailoring Training. AWCA also played a lead role in organising the 1st Women Football Tournament in Churachandpur.

2) Tailoring and Embroidery Training provided by MSWDC has by far benefited 20 marginalised women of the community. Another batch of 20 women are yet to be trained. Ms Grace expressed her heartfelt gratitude towards MSWDC and acknowledge and is beyond grateful for the concern of Madam Jacintha Lazarus the then Director of Social Welfare Manipur, Madam Nemcha Kipgen Hon’ble Minister of Social Welfare and Madam S. Satyabhama, Chairperson MSWDC. Follow up on the trainees will be taken up and assistance will be provided in placements to ensure sustainable results from the Tailoring and Embroidery Training.

3)  She stressed on the need for solidarity of all women organisations of Churachandpur. This is one of the major goals of AWCA. She encourage everyone to put their best for bringing more women in the decision making body.

Ms Grace also expressed her deepest gratitude and pride in being able to honour Shri Nemcha Kipgen, the First ever women minister from the Tribal Community. She shared that this is an example and a role model for the tribal community

and  for all women everywhere.

Ms Grace also shared the need to build the strength of women by adding “…our strength cannot be given, it can only be derived from the Unity and Solidarity of Women ”

She ended her speech welcoming everyone, thanking them for their concern for women’s issue and wishing everyone a good day.

 

The session also had a formal inauguration of the Tailoring and Embroidery Training Centre by the Chief Guest, Smt Nemcha Kipgen , Childline Sub-Centre by the Special Guest Shri Jibon Kumar Singh, Director Childline Manipur. Rev. Dr Hangpi ,Manlun , Moderator Zou Presbyterian Church has the honour of dedicating the centres.

Ms JL Sawmni , on behalf of all Women Organisations of Churachandpur took the time to express gratitude and honour to Smt Nemcha Kipgen, who is an example and a model for all tribal women. Ima Leimarel Apunba Lup, Kuki Women Union, Hmar Women Association and Tuining Women Association honour the Hon’ble Chief Guest with gifts and produces of textile and handloom products.

 

The Hon’ble Chief Guest, Smt Nemcha Kipgen took her time to share her gratitude for the honour given to her and for the thoughts on women and empowerement. She is deeply honoured and blessed to have received such grand welcome and love from the women of Churcahandpur. She shared that as the Minister of Social Welfare, she has been working tirelessly and passionately for the cause of tribal people especially women and children. Social Welfare is one of the most important and demanding sector of the government as it takes care of the need of an individual from birth to death. She encouraged women to learn a skill and earn a living. She suggested that women could form groups and capitalize on the available market of Churachandpur. Women who have gained the skill of Tailoring could take orders for uniforms and supply them in the schools.

She further stressed that she will ensure in best capacity to make another batch of tailoring and embroidery training a reality for the women of Churachandpur. She will always be trying her best to allocate funds and schemes for the tribal women wherever possible.

The program also had a short sharing from one of the beneficiaries of  the 1st Batch of Tailoring and Embroidery Training The beneficiary, Miss Lhingsonhoi  shared her gratitude  towards MSWDC and AWCA for creating opportunity for her and other women alike as it had not only built her confidence but also trained her in  new skills and make her aware of her rights and responsibilities as a woman. She aspires to make best use of her skill to be financially independent and support her family.

Sewing Machines and Certificates were distribute to all graduates from the 1st Batch of Tailoring and Embroidery Training. It was handed over to the women by the Hon’ble Chief Guest of  the program , Secretary of AWCA and leaders of the Women Organisation.

 

Ms Ronica Vungmuankim delivered the Vote of Thanks, acknowledging all staff of AWCA, Civil Society Organisations, SAS Gas  all members present in the function, the Chief Guests and the media for their concern and time.

 

The program ended successfully with a closing Prayer by Pi Niengpi Singson, President Widow Welfare Association, Churachandpur Manipur.

On 8th of January 2019,Childline-AWCA Team Visited T Monglham Village and met the parents of Mangminlen Haokip at their residence. Baby Mangminlien, aged 10 have been reported to be missing since the 30th of Dec 2018. Mangminlen is a child with special needs and has difficulty with speech and hearing.
According to information provided by the parents, Mr Mangminlien was last seen at 1:30pm playing in the church premises. The family came to learn about his absence around 2:00pm when the child was nowhere to be found where they last saw him. The family along with the residents of Monghlam village searched for the missing boy for the next two days. After New Year celebrations ended on the 3rd Jan 2019, the family spread the news to the surrounding villages and to the public through various forms of media. Youth from near and far villages, philanthropic organisations, civil society bodies came together and helped the family in their search for the missing child. AWCA was part of this search and rescue team helping out in terms of human resource and providing psychological and emotional support to the family.
AWCA appeals to all parents to ensure our children remain safe. AWCA further appeals to all concerned citizens and bodies to keep vigil, continue to support the family in any possible capacity and keep them in our prayers through these difficult times.

DETAILS
Name: Mangminlen Haokip
Address: T Monglham Village,Singngat Sub Division
Age: 10
Father: Paongam Haokip
Mother: Nemkholam Haokip

SOLACE ACADEMY ANNUAL DAY-cum- FAREWELL 2018

date: 17th December, 2018

Venue: Solace Academy Campus, Jacintha Rehoboth Place, S. Munhoih Village, Singngat TD Block, Churachandpur.

This programme was grace by

Respected Pu C. Arthur W, IAS

Director, Trade (Commerce & Industries) and Transport, GoM.

and

Pi Jacintha Lazarus, IAS

Secretary, Water Resource and MI, GOM

as Chief Guest and Chief Host Respectively.

Child Oriented Initiatives :

For our students at Solace Academy situated at
Jacintha’s Rehoboth,S.Munhoi village,Singngat TD Block,CCPur for the upcoming Children’s Day Celebration ,14th November,2018.

(first of its kind in our district on Children’s day celebration fundraise)

NERCORMP-CHURACHANDPUR
MONITORING AND SUPERVISION TEAM VISIT TO T. LAMLAI VILLAGE, SANGAIKOT TD BLOCK,CHURACHANDPUR.
DATE OF VISIT:- 26th SEPTEMBER, 2018 (Wednesday)
FACILITATING NGO: AWCA.
MISSION TEAM MEMBER
1. Dr. V.T. DARLONG
Team Leader cum Livelihood Specialist
2. Mr. AMBA JAMIR
NRM Specialist.
3. Mr. SALOME YASUDAS
Gender and Institution specialist
4. Mr. ASHIM KUMAR DAS
Enterprise development and Marketing Specialist
5. Mr. KAJAL CHAKRABORTY
Finance Mangement Specialist

Action for Women and Child Advancement organised tailoring classes for 20 women who are  Indigenous women belonging to various tribes native to Churachandpur, Manipur. The training is funded by Manipur State Women Development Corporation
(MSWDC) for a duration of 6 months with classes beginning from September 2018. The trainees will be equipped with cutting and tailoring skills. Building their skills will contribute to the larger goal of empowering and advancing women by providing them skills, knowledge and economic independence.

Some of the women are single parent and often the sole bread earner in the family. Many of them are survivors of domestic violence and victims of poverty.

The selection for the training was based on a series of selection process. Need based assessment and personal interview was carried out as selection procedure.

Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA) being one partner of NGO of NERCoRMP has been implementing various activities in various village under the NERCORMP-III in Churachandpur district, Manipur. Which is funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of DoNER, Government of India.

Activities on agriculture, horticulture, plantation, farming, fishery

Name of component: Roots Vegetables

Name of Beneficiary: Mr. Pauzamuon

Name of NaRM-G: Langvon NaRM-G

Name of Village: Langvon

Project Contribution: Rs. 39413

Community Contribution: Rs. 18000

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 57413

Total area/ Unit of cultivation: 1 hactre

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Mix plantation

Name of Beneficiary: Mr. Kamkhopau

Name of NaRM-G: Langvon NaRM-G

Name of Village: Langvon

Project Contribution: Rs. 12020

Community Contribution: Rs. 5300

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 17320

Total area/ Unit of cultivation: 1 hactre

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Cetrous fruit

Name of Beneficiary: Jangmun NaRM-G

Name of NaRM-G: Jangmun NaRM-G

Name of Village: Jangmun

Project Contribution: Rs. 22715

Community Contribution: Rs. 9900

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 32615

Total area/ Unit of cultivation: 1 hactre

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Roots Vegetables

Name of Beneficiary: Khupmang

Name of NaRM-G: Jangmun NaRM-G

Name of Village: Jangmun

Project Contribution: Rs. 7882.6

Community Contribution: Rs. 3600

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 11482

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Pine apple plantation

Name of Beneficiary: Khupmang

Name of NaRM-G: New Bijang NaRM-G

Name of Village: New Bijang

Total area/ Unit of cultivation: 0.889 hactre

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Banana plantation

Name of NaRM-G: New Bijang NaRM-G

Name of Village: New Bijang

Total number of Beneficiary: 22 Household

Total area/ Unit of cultivation: 0.889 hactre

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Ginger Farm

Name of Beneficiary: Hembul

Name of NaRM-G: Teisaljang NaRM-G

Name of Village: Teisaljang

Project Contribution: Rs. 34913

Community Contribution: Rs. 17160

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 56573

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Live stock

Name of component: Fishery

Name of Beneficiary: P N Khovong NaRM-G

Name of NaRM-G: P N Khovong NaRM-G

Name of Village: P N Khovong

Project Contribution: Rs. 16614

Community Contribution: Rs. 7360

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 23974

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Poultry

Name of Beneficiary: Mrs. Phavak

Name of NaRM-G: Langvon NaRM-G

Name of Village: langvon

Project Contribution: Rs. 42320

Community Contribution: Rs. 18000

Unit: 1 Unit

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Dairy Farm

Name of Beneficiary: Mr. Lianpi

Name of NaRM-G: L. Alpha NaRM-G

Name of Village: L. Alpha

Project Contribution: Rs. 91902

Community Contribution: Rs. 39400

Unit: 1 Unit

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Piggery

Name of Beneficiary: Tinkhovah

Name of NaRM-G: Teisaljang NaRM-G

Name of Village: Teisaljang

Project Contribution: Rs. 11526

Unit: 1 Unit

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Non Farm

Name of component: Grocery/ Dukan

Name of Beneficiary: Seikhongam

Name of NaRM-G: Sangaikot Lamnuai A NaRM-G

Name of Village: Sangaikot

Project Contribution: Rs. 50000

Community Contribution: Rs. 15000

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 65000

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Tailoring

Name of Beneficiary: Lamnu

Name of NaRM-G: K. Salbung NaRM-G

Name of Village: K. Salbung

Project Contribution: Rs. 10000

Community Contribution: Rs. 4500

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 14500

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Petty Shop

Name of Beneficiary: Lamzalien

Name of NaRM-G: Langvon NaRM-G

Name of Village: Langvon

Project Contribution: Rs. 15000

Community Contribution: Rs. 6500

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 21500

Unit: 1

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Mini Solar

Name of NaRM-G: Tuidam NaRM-G

Name of Village: Tuidam

Project Contribution: Rs. 9000

Community Contribution: Rs. 1000

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 10000

Unit: 1

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Rice Mill

Name of Beneficiary: Asat Chongloi

Name of NaRM-G: Jangmun NaRM-G

Name of Village: Jangmun

Project Contribution: Rs. 38000

Community Contribution: Rs. 16105

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 54105

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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NRM

Name of component: Community Conserved Area (CCA)

Name of NaRM-G: Tuining NaRM-G

Name of Village: Tuining

 

Are/ Unit: 5 Acres

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Parkia Plantation

Name of Beneficiary: Langvon NaRM-G

Name of NaRM-G: Langvon NaRM-G

Name of Village: Langvon

Project Contribution: Rs. 23623

Community Contribution: Rs. 10300

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 33923

Area / Unit: 1 Hac

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Village Development Fund (VDF)

Name of component: Low Cost Latrine (LCL)

Name of Beneficiary: Mr. Ginlienmuon Gangte

Name of NaRM-G: Langvon NaRM-G

Name of Village: Langvon

Project Contribution: Rs. 3185

Community Contribution: Rs. 315

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 3500

Area/ Unit: 1 Unit

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Low Cost Latrine (LCL)

Name of Beneficiary: Mr. Haulunmang

Name of NaRM-G: Singheu NaRM-G

Name of Village: Singheu

Project Contribution: Rs. 3185

Community Contribution: Rs. 315

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 3500

Area/ Unit: 1 Unit

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: Common Facility Centre

Name of Beneficiary: New Bijang NaRM-G

Name of NaRM-G: New Bijang NaRM-G

Name of Village: New Bijang

Project Contribution: Rs. 364000

Community Contribution: Rs. 36000

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 400000

Year of Implementation: 2016-17

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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Name of component: SDW(small)

Name of NaRM-G: Govajang NaRM-G

Name of Village: Govajang

Project Contribution: Rs. 50050

Community Contribution: Rs. 15000

Total cost: Rs. Rs. 65050

Year of Implementation: 2016-17 4th Quarter

Facilitated by: Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA)

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