2018 Update on the work of the Sanjeevini Charitable Trust

Hello Friends,

 

We just returned from India where we reviewed the work of the Sanjeevini Charitable Trust with its director, Gnanmithra, and friends of the trust. The programs are continuing to help many poor people, and we received so much gratitude from people for the support you have made possible over the years: From people whose lives were saved by the Sanjeevini Trust ambulance service, people who received heart surgery thanks to the Sanjeevini Trust, young women who were able to earn money from using the sewing machines they received by graduating from the Sanjeevini Trust tailoring classes, and married couples who were saved from going into debt by the group marriages organized by the Trust, and much more.

 

 

Based on feedback from the community, we will be conducting another group marriage in 2018 which will relieve much financial stress on the poor  newlyweds.  We also will be winding down the preschool program, as the government has finally stepped up and established two similar preschools in the area, which is a very positive development.  Instead the Trust will be expanding its program for immunizations and health check-ups for preschool age children and health education for pregnant women.

 

We conducted two eye camps this year where dozens of people received cataract surgery and regained good vision. The medical program has helped many poor people access quality medical care for life threatening conditions. And we will be expanding the young ladies’ tailoring classes by bringing classes to some of the outlying villages.

 

The ambulance is going strong, helping many people get emergency care and follow-up. Please see the video on the ambulance service that Gnanmithra’s son, Vijay, created while we were there. The ambulance is now 10 years old and going strong, but it is time for us to build a fund to replace it. 

New this year are the free Health Camps sponsored by the Sanjeevini Trust which attracted hundreds of people for screening and treatment for heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and dental problems. This video on the other Sanjeevini Trust programs shows some of the many people who came to the health camp, as well as the other programs.

 

Your past contributions to the Ecological Development Foundation, Inc have made all this possible and people there are very grateful for it. To continue this work and to purchase a new ambulance, we need your continued support.  Please make a check out to the “Ecological Development Foundation” and send it to:

 

The Ecological Development Foundation, Inc

839 NW John Fremont Street

Bend, OR 97703

 

Thanks,

Joe Emerson

Ann Brayfield

The Ecological Development Foundation, Inc, is a non-profit 501c3 educational and charitable foundation. Your contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law.  A receipt will be sent by email.

Additional Videos:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=rgf3boN5iQg

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ihFtNexRxt4