Santhwanam Charitable Society, formed in the year 1996 at Muttom in Cheppad Village, Alappuzha Dist, Kerala is well-known for its benevolent activities for the last 25 years. It has continuously been making a number of effective interventions for promoting the welfare of the less fortunate and downtrodden segment of the society. This movement proved its presence in Central Kerala as a support for the marginalized, a touch of love for the sick and a companion for the lonely. All these achievements are through the selfless effort of 25 life members of Santhwanam and the endless support of kind hearted philanthropists in and around, who have a deep sense of compassion and fellow feeling in their mind towards the under privileged. During this period, this organisation supported thousands of helpless people without any consideration to caste, creed, color, religion and politics. In this 25th year, with a deep sense of gratitude, and with an open mind, we whole heartedly acknowledge the support and co operation of all who are instrumental in bringing Santhwanam Charitable Society, the best charitable organisation of Alappuzha district. Some of our projects during these 25 years are,
- Monthly Pension to the Marginalized
The society disburses monthly pension of Rs.500 to Rs.2000 to 70 poor people who are denied of any form of pension from the government, due to technical reasons.
- Monthly Ayurveda Medical Camps for the Aged
The society has so far completed 67 monthly Ayurveda medical camps for the aged. These camps are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month. The camp benefits 175 to 200 persons with geriatric problems, who cannot afford the treatment otherwise and the number of patients are increasing.
- Cancer Care
The society provides protein powder and medicines every month to around 40 poor cancer patients of Cheppad Panchayath. Considering the pathetic condition of these patients, we are planning to expand it to Pallippad, Chingoli, Muthukulam, Arattupuzha and Kumarapuram Grama Panchayath. As per the survey of Kerala Health department, there are 637 cancer patients in these panchayaths and around 250 are BPL category.
- Pain and Palliative Care Initiative
The society conducts a monthly palliative care programme lead by Dr. Abdul Salam, deputy Supdt. Alappuzha Medical College with a team of doctors and nursing staffs. They visit the houses of 40 terminal patients at their home and provide treatment and medicines.
- Financial support to Kidney patients for Dialysis
We undertake the dialysis cost of 6 Kidney patients and by considering the increased demand, we wish to increase the number to 15.
- Treatment aid
Given treatment aid ranging from Rs.2000/- to 3,00,000/- to more than 1300 poor patients during the last 25 years which includes a cochlear implantation surgery with a cost of Rs 6,50,000/- to Master Adithya a 3 year old boy with hearing problem. The surgery was done in association with the “Sruthitharagam” project of Govt. of Kerala.
- Medical Camps
Periodically we conduct general medical camps, Eye camps, Cancer detection camps, Urology camps etc.,
- Ammakkoottam
We have an “Ammakkoottam”, a group of 200 lady members above 60 years of age. We conduct medical camp, including blood sugar testing and BP testing once in three months and we are planning to conduct this camp every month.
- Vanithavedi
This is an association of ladies who are engaged in some lovely hood and are interested in social work. We provide them a platform to assemble and for social interaction regarding various issues of the society. We also facilitate them different classes which will enhance their knowledge and some training programms to enable them to improve their revenue. Vanithavedi members actively participate in all our activities.
- Senior Citizen Forum
This is a fellowship of elder people above 60 years of age. We value their life experience, suggestions and guidance which are priceless in the activities of Santhwanam. At the same time Santhwanam is a good place for their daily get together. In the evenings, they assemble in the office of Santhwanam and will conduct some debates, discussions and make their old age more active and fruitful. Their presence and support in the programmes of Santhwanam are very precious. We also take care their health through medical camps and other checkups.
- Yuva Santhwam
Another wing of Santhwanam in the association of young people named “Yuvasanthwam”, the next generation of Santhwanam. This young blood is a blessing in our programmes and they are actively the part of every activities of Santhwanam.
- Punnya Sayanthanam
On Oct 1st, the International day for old persons, we honor around 300 old people above 70 years of age of Cheppad Grama panchayath by adorning Ponnada and giving them a kit worth Rs. 1000 for the last 9 years. Understanding the acceptance of this project we wish to expand it to Chingoli and Pallippad Grama panchayath also.
- Prathibha Pranamam
For the last 7 years, we are giving memento and cash award to brilliant students of Cheppad, Pallippad and Chingol Grama panchayath who secure full A+ in 10th and Plus 2 examinations. We also sponsor the higher study expenses of brilliant poor 10th and Plus 2 students of Cheppad, Pallippad and Chingol Grama panchayath. From this year onwards we wish to expand the jurisdiction to full Haripad Constituency.
- Old age home
In 2018 we purchased 20 cents of land in the name of Santhwanam Charitable society to start an old age home for 25 inmates.
Santhwanam got “Excellence award for Social Service” from Chittilappally foundation in 2018, award from Social Justice Department, Govt of Kerala for our “Pakal Veedu”, award from Agricultural depart for “Best organic farming by organisations” and from Rotary club of Haripad for the “Best Charitable society of Alappuzha Dist”. In the year 2020, received an award for the best charitable organisation of Kerala state from the Social Justice Department.
Objective
- Unparalleled compassion and empathy, and unrestricted and unconditional service to the miserable and suffering people in our locality is the main objective of this Charitable Society. The other objectives are,
- To work with communities to end hunger and poverty.
- To provide medical support for a healthy society.
- To work for the cause and care of elder people and to improve their quality of life.
- To Support and shelter for overcoming homelessness.
- Protect the environment.
Our Vision
Our vision is a socially secure community in which every human being attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation, irrespective of any caste, creed, color, religion and politics.
Our Mission
We envision a culture, grounded in love, compassion, honesty, self-responsibility, delight in diversity, cooperation, and the honoring of all living things.
“The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful then a thousand heads bowing in prayer.”– Mahtma Gandhi.