DELHI FOUNDATION OF DEAF WOMEN 1st Floor, DDA Community Hall , Gali Chandiwali, Paharganj, New Delhi
ANNUAL REPORT 20142015
Delhi Foundation of Deaf Women started its rehabilitative activities for deaf in 1973. Till datewe have helped and rehabilitated many deaf women through our Free Vocational Courses andother rehabilitation projects. Recently DFDW got affiliated with All India Foundation of DeafWomen (AIFDW).
ALL INDIA FOUNDATION OF DEAF WOMEN (AIFDW) laid its foundation. to reach out to everyneedy deaf women in India and uplift their status in the society. AIFDW aims to set uprehabilitation centers in each state for skill development programs and help deaf women tobecome selfdependent.
Our major rehabilitation projects and programs running at DFDW (Delhi Chapter) haveenabled deaf women to develop strong personalities, equipped them with various skills andeventually gaining them a sense of selfreliance and economic abilities.
Our beneficiaries comprises of the following students for this program….
1. Neo Literate Deaf Women2. Pass outs of Primary Schools3. Dropouts of Formal Education4. Deaf Women5. All other Deaf Boys & Girls interested in availing the life long learning opportunities.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1. To rehabilitate hearing impaired women and girls.
2. To provide technical training to improve their credential.
3. To give them an opportunity to prove themselves through our rehabilitative activities
and talent competitions.
4. To provide a platform to ambitious deaf girls through beauty pageant.
5. To find the hidden talent in young deaf children.
6. To create awareness among common people.
7. To uplift the moral & sporting spirit among deaf and to encourage them to take part in
State, National and International Level Sports Competitions.
8. To improve their knowledge about various health issues like AIDS
9. To provide them independent life by providing job opportunity.
10. To encourage & develop culture & dramatics.
11. To Provide Matrimonial Assistance to Deaf.
12. To develop vocational skills. AND 13. Counselling & Guidance
OUR MAJOR REHABILITATION PROJECTS & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE▪
COMPUTER COURSE ( Information Technology & Computer Center for Deaf) 1. Diploma In computing: Basics, MsOffice (Word, Excel, Power Point) D.T.P (Photoshop, Pagemaker, Flash, Corel Draw), Internet
2. Certificate in Computing: Basics, MsOffice (Word, Excel, Power Point), Internet
BEAUTY CULTURE
Diploma In Beauty CultureCertificate in GroomingSelf GroomingHair StylingSpa
VOCATIONAL COURSES
Tailoring Batik PaintingLeather CraftHandicraft making File folders, toy making, wall hangings, gift pouches etc.Book Binding hard binding, spiral binding
Other Rehabilitation programs include various sports & talent competitions.
1. Sport Festival For Deaf Women
2. Conducting Talent competitions for school children
3. Beauty Pageant: Miss India Silent Beauty Queen
4. Theater Workshops
5. Workshops for Parents of Deaf Children
6. Awareness and free hearing aid – distribution camp
OUR REGISTRATION STATUS
1. We are registered under the societies Act of 1961, No 9222 of April 14, 1978.
2. PWD Act Registration No.60 dated: 30 March 2009 (Submitted for Renewal)
3. Income tax Act 1961 under section 80 G (5) (vi) No. DIT (E) 20102011/D 233/1443
dated 20/9/2010
4. Returns of Income 261D, FCRA Regn. No. 231650525.
5. Import/Export License No. 0588117913
DELHII FOUNDATION OF DEAF WOMEN Details of OfficeBearers/ Managing Committee
For the Term 20152017
S.No Designation Name Occupation
1 President (Hearing) Ms Rajyalakshmi Rao Former Member, National Consumer Disputed RedressalCommission, GOI
2 VicePresident (Hearing) Ms. Ritu Gupta Serving in a Pvt BPO owned by a Foreign Company
3 VicePresident Mrs. Padma Kalra English Teacher & a Social Worker
3 Treasurer Mrs. Ambi Rani Sinha Working in a Pvt shop in Chanakyapuri
4 Secretary Mrs. Uma Kapoor Social Worker
5 Program Secretary Mrs Veena Malhotra Social Worker and a Beautician
6 Sports Secretary Ms. Kajal Dhawan Service in a Pvt firm CII
7 Executive Committee Member
Mrs. Renu Saluja Social Worker
8 Executive Committee Member
Ms. Neelam Jaspal Social Worker
9 Executive Committee Member
Ms. Preeti Kaur Social Worker
10 Executive Committee Member
Ms Maya Kumari Govt Job in Food & Supply Deptt, NCT of Delhi Govt.
11 Executive Committee Member (Hearing)
Ms Bimlesh Rathor Working in a MNC in NOIDA
STAFF STRUCTURE201415
S.No. Vocational Courses Designation Total Number of Staff
1 Book Binding Instructress 1
2 Batik Section Instructress and Asst. Instr. 2
3 Leather Craft Instructress and Asst. Instr. 2
4 Tailoring Instructress and Asst. Instr. 2
5 Handicraft Making Instructress and Asst. Instr. 2
6 Computer & English Instructress and Asst. Instr. 2
7 Beauty Culture Instructress and Asst. Instr. 2
8 Stock Manager 1
9 Peon 2
General Administration
10 Chief Executive 1
11 Account Officer 1
12 Assistant 1
13 Web Designer 1
14 Social Worker 1
15 Coaches For Chess and Carom Games 2
16 Sweeper 1
TOTAL STAFF 23
BENEFICIARIES DETAILS FOR 20142015
ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT20142015
APRIL 2014
Month started with auditing of accounts and registering new students in various courses and projects. The yearly program was made for upcoming months. Were busy with the registration work of newly formed All India Foundation of Deaf Women (AIFDW)
MAY 2014
The Delhi Foundation of Deaf Women helped in formation of All India Foundation of Deaf Women andgot the AIFDW registered u/s of 25 Company Act and its head office with the DFDW. So lot more newresponsibilities to expand our rehabilitation activities at all India level .
On 25th MAY 2014 DFDW hosted first General Body Meeting and Election for AIFDW at our PresidentMs Rajyalakshmi Rao's s residence at 119, Jor Bagh, New Delhi followed by Oath Taking Ceremony. Theassociated state chapters are:
Assam, Delhi, Hyderabad, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Haryana, and West Bengal
DFDW Hostesseswelcomed the Delegates
Ms Rajyalakshmi Rao isgreeted with flower bouque
AIFDW's Gen BodyMeeting
Newly elected Office Bearersand E C Members
Final Result of Newly Elected Body is as follow:
Designation Name of Elected Members
Chairperson Mrs Rajyalakshmi Rao ( Mumbai)
Vice Chairpersons (4)Hearing 2
Deaf 2
1. Mrs Minu Singh ( Delhi)2. Mrs Snigdha Sharma ( Delhi)
3. Mrs P. Bharathi Dubey ( Hyderabad )4. Mrs Ravinder Mohan Gupta ( Delhi Male )
President Dr. (Mrs) Usha Punjabi (Madhya Pradesh)
Vice Presidents (4) Hearing – 2
Deaf 2
1. Ms. Anuradha Malhotra (Delhi)2. Ms Sneha Tiwari ( Delhi)
3. Ms Kajal Dhawan (Delhi)4. Mrs Gowroo Somanna ( Karnataka)
Secretary General Mrs Uma Kapoor (Delhi)
Treasurer Ms Sunita Thomas ( Mumbai)
Executive CommitteeMembers
1. Mrs Champa Das ( Assam)2. Ms Vijaya Kumari ( Hyderabad)3. Mrs Rekha Mishra ( Indore)4. Ms Nisha Kaprekar (Mumbai)5. Ms Meena Das (Odisha)6. Mrs Savitha Bai ( Karnataka)
Absentees : 1. Madras Foundation of Deaf Women2. West Bengal Foundation of Deaf Women
In the Management Committee seven Delhi Candidates are elected on the basis of their vastexperience to run the activities of the AIFDW in most efficient manner.
JUNE 2014
Other than regular classes every year we organise a pinic for our students during summer vacations.This year on 14th June 2014 we organised Excursion cum Picnic at Worlds of Wonder, Noida. TheLaxman Public School management was kind enough to provide us 4 school buses for confortabletransport on complimentary basis for our students and members to the picnic spot at NOIDA. TheDFDW arranged free of charge tickets and food for the poor students while members of DFDW paid forthe full fees. A great experience for all students and staff members. Like every year, more than 100 deafstudents enjoyed this picnic and the tasty lunch which the authority of the Worlds of Wonder hadarranged specially for our party at discounted rate. They helped us in a very comfortable way to enjoythe trip.
A glimpse on the Worlds of Wonder trip :: No. Of participants 120
JULY 2014
Raksha Bandhan is one of our fund raising project. The Executive Committee members and the staffmembers cooperated in making different designs of rakhis and circulated among well wishers and thefirms before the commencement of Raksha Bandhan Festival. It is stated with extreme dissappointmentthat due to global business down, we could not get sufficient fund to carry on our RehabiliitationnProjects. Even the teaching staff also suffered non receipt of their salaries for the last 34 months.
The DDA Slum Department had issued us notice to pay the huge rent of the building so we had todeposit the rent inspite of our limited fund resource.
AUGUST 2014
As on past occasions, we organized post Independence Day cum Picnic on 16th August 2014 at theCentral Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi . The picnic spot was very clean and weather was alsopleasant. On this occasion the Tricolour was furled and the Secretary Ms Uma Kapoor delivered speechon the topic” Indepoendence Day Celebration” and paid tribute to Mt. Gandhiji and great Shaheeds.Some interesting competitions were arranged and the winners were distributed prizes. Everyoneenjoyed the tug of war games . Refreshment were served to the participasnts. The expenses were borneby collection of picniic fees.
Few photos are given as below :: No. of Participants 90
5th Delhi Sports Festival for Deaf Women National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi :: 27th August 2014
Delhi Foundation of Deaf Women organized 5th Delhi Sports Festival for Deaf Women at the NationalBal Bhavan ground on 27th August 2014 in which 6 schools including 2 NGOs took part .The disciplines were Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis, Swimming, Football andVolleyball. The Chief Guest Ms Minu Singh, Vice Chairperson of All India Foundation of DeafWomen inaugurated the ceremony. Among the Guests of honour were Ms Usha Rani , Director ofNational Bal Bhavan Society, Mr. Ravinder Mohan Gupta, V.C, AIFDW, Mr. Deepak Sahay, formerTreasurer of All India Sports Council of the Deaf, Ms Sonu Anand Sharma an International BadmintonPlayer , Ms Uma Kapoor , Secretary and Ambi Rani Sinha Treasurer of DFDW were present while theV.C , AIFDW Ms Snigdha Sharma interpreted in sign language
SEPTEMBER 2014
The Delhi Team took part in the 19th All India Games of the Deaf organized by the All India SportsCouncil of the Deaf at Sports Authority of India 's Indoor Stadium ,Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat from Sept.1014, 2015. The Inauguration Ceremony was conducted with the Chairmanship of Shri. Om PrakashKohli, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat in the presence of many respectable and famous persons such asShri. Sunil Singhi, Chairman, Labour Welfare Board, Gujarat, Shri. R. K. Naidu, Additional Director, SAIand others. The Governor was happy to see the huge number of deaf athletes and remarkable work ofthe organising committee and the standardized physical arrangements and he declared his satisfactionand added that he will surely inform the Government and Prime Minister about it.
We feel proud to state that our Delhi players fared well in the said games . Below is the Final Standing
Athletics Senior Women
100 M. Run 200 M. Run 400 M. Run
Neha Pandey - Ist Neha Pandey – 1st Neha Pandey – 2nd
Shotput Discus throw Javeline throw
Monica Verma – Ist Monica Verma – Ist Monica Verma - 1st
The Volleyball Women Team's performance was satisfactory. The DFDW team included Junior andSenior Women and boys. Our players bagged 7 Gold Medals.
19th National Games of the Deaf ,SAI, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat Sept. 1014, 2014 List of Delhi Sports Participants
Athletics
S.No. SubJunior GirlsRunning
Junior Girls Running
Senior GirlsRunning, Volleyball
1 Mehak Preeti Rawat Neha Pandey
2 Simmi Pooja Sharma Shweta Rani
3. Akriti Tamang Kanika Neeru
4. Seema Mahendru _ Coach Kirti Diksha
Pooja Sharma , Poonam Rawat,
Rani Kumar, and Akansha Tiwari
SubJunior Boys Junior Boys Senior Boys
1 Kishan kant Vikram shrestha Ankit Kumar
2 Kishan Nishad Ankit
3 Amit Chauhan Annu Dawar
4 Himanshu Jai Dayal
5 Kuldeep Deepak Kumar
6 Dheeraj Kumar Ajay Duby
7 Naveen Kumar Santosh Ghildiyal
8 Anil Kumar Vicky Mandrasi
9 Manoj Kumar
10 Wrestling _ Sr. Vijay Kumar , 11. Manoj Kumar, 12. Madhav Yadav and 13. Ajay Kumar
Swimming Rupesh
A glimpse on inauguration ceremony of 19th All India Games of the Deaf
Shri. Om Prakash Kohli, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat Left- Ms Sonu Anand a Delhi Team Leader ad inaugurated the Games led the Delhi team to take part in the Sports
OCTOBER 2014
From October onward till Nov. 2014 the DFDW artists started participating in Various exhibitions andfairs during Dwali Christmas and New Year Carnivals. At
Mumbai on Oct. 2122, 2014 (organised by IMC Ladies Wing)) Blind Relief Association – Diwali Bazaar CRPF JNU Different office premiises in Noida, Gurgaon, Colleges , Dilli Haat, Pitampura etc. Etc.
The stalls are allotted on complimentary basis still we need more days to sell the handicrafts at themaximum possible. This is the time when we are able to exhibit the handicrafts made by deaf womenand in turn deaf artisians get opportunity to earn.
A glimpse on Exhibition cum sale in World Trade Center, Worli , Mumbai , CRPF JNUNew Delhi and Gargi College
Ms Rajyalakshmi Rao, Chairperson of AIFDW with the Team Members of DFDW
Our all products were much appreciated by the customers. The beautifully decorated diyas were the main attraction besides the murtis of Laxmi Ganesh in particular. The cloth handicraft items like side bags, cloth and fancy ladies purses, file folders, books , albums made of khadi cloth and craft papers andlether craft items were in much demand. In other stalls during exhibitions the sale was good and the well wishers were also helpful to attract the customers to buy our handicraft items and help in generating fund for our Training Project.
Also Engineers India Ltd. (E.I.L) under the CSR scheme, gave grant in aid to support few courses at ourVocational Training Center for under privileged deaf populace. We thank and heartily appreciate theirsupport. The donated equipments photos are shown as below:
Projector Projection screen students chairs
Spiral Binding Machine Paper cutting small machine Kent R.O. with Dispenser
NOVEMBER 2014
From Nov 1718, 2015 Delhi Foundation of Deaf women sent its students and members took part in11th Delhi Chess Championship for Deaf organized by the Silent Sports Promotion Council. It was agood opportunity for deaf players to show their talent.
1st NATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOR DEAF WOMEN November 2730, 2014 :; Bal Bhavan and FICCI, New Delhi
The Delhi Foundation of Deaf Women (DFDW) organized 1st National Cultural Festival for Deaf Womenunder aegis of ALL INDIA FOUNDATIION OF DEAF WOMEN during Nov. 27 – 30, 2014 at the NationalBal Bhavan and FICCI Auditorium, New Delhi .The Cultural Festival included Talent Competitions in Mehandi, Rangoli and Hair Dress Designing, FolkDances and Drama Competitions
On 27th Nov. 2014 – Cultural Troupes coming from various states were picked up from railway stations byour volunteers to the Bal Bhavan Hostel. Approx. 150 cultural artists representing Assam, Andhra Pradesh,Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Punjab took part in the 1 st NationalCultural Festival for Deaf Women. They were confortably lodged and boarded in National Bal Bhavan Hostel, Kotla Road, New Delhi from Nov. 2730, 2014.
First Day – 28th Nov. 2014 : All the participants were excited to take part in Talent Competitions Mehandi Desiging, Rangoli Designing and Hair Styling in a hall in Bal Bhavan premises. . The winners wereselected through the Panel of Jury – the Judges Ms Urvashi Gupta, Ms Tamuja Jha, Ms Rekha and PriyaRathore
2nd Day : 29th Nov. 2014 : In the morning Drama Competition was held in the Auditorium, FICCI , 1 TansenMarg New Delhi. All the states' artists performed well in dramatic art. The Hyderabad Foundation of DeafWomen performed best drama on Swatchh Bharat in which the P.M. Mr Narendra Modi was shown sweepingthe street. The audience were overwhelmed on this excellent performance which bagged first prize. DelhiFoundation of Deaf Women bagged 2nd rank while the Mook Badhir Sangathan, Indore stood third in thecompetition.
At 3 P.M. the Chief Guest Hon'ble Justice of Supreme Court Mr. Jasti Chelameshwar graced the occasion bylightening the lamp followed by Guest of Honour Mr. K V. Chowdary – Special Adviser in Ministry ofFinance, Govt. Of India, and AIFDW's Ms Rajyalakshmi Rao,Chairperson , Ms Minu Singh, Vice Chairperson,Ms Uma Kapoor, SecretaryGeneral, and Ms Kajal Dhawan, VicePresident, AIFDW and Ms Kajal Dhawan,Vice President .
Hon'ble Justice Mr. Jastiji 's presence was a morale booster to the young talents coming from all over India.Sh. K. V Choudharyji and other philanthropists also grace the occasion . Thereafter the Dance performancesstarted. This show was an eye opener for many of them. They could not even think or imagine that peoplewith this unfortunate disability could dance so well on music, act or participate in drama so well. The effortwas heart touching. Our aim was to give a platform to those children who finally proved that they can doanything if they are given the opportumities.
We are thankful to the IOCL as main sponsor, and the Tech Mahindra Foundation, Jeevan Mala Foundation,Padma Vazirani, Mahajan Imaging center and Jawarlal Nehru Port Trust for financial as well moral support.
We express our heartfelt thanks also to Ms Rajyalakshmi Rao and Ms Minu Singh for their fullest cooperationto make the event a great success. Credit goes to all the cultural artists of state women foundations forexcellent performances in cultural festival. Mementoes were presented to all the Guests, OrganizingCommittee Members of the 1st National Cultuiral Festival for Deaf Women and to the ManagementCommittee of the AIFDW.
FINAL RESULT TALENT COMPETITION
RANK MEHANDI DESIGNING RANGOLI DESIGNING HAIR STYLING
I Farhin ( M.P. ) Kamini Das (Odisha) Akansha Tiwari (Delhi)
II Vaishali (Haryana) Vandana ( M.P.) Rekha Patri (A.P.)
III Fargana (Maharashtra) Neeru Mishra (Delhi) Bhagyashree Patidar (M.P.)
FINAL RESULT Drama and Dance Competition
RANK DRAMA DANCE
I Andhra Pradesh Madhya Pradesh
II Delhi Andhra Pradesh
III Madhya Pradesh Delhi
CASH PRIZES WERE GIVEN TO THE WINNING TEAMS ALONG WITH THE TROPHIES AND CERTIFICATES
Glimpse on National Cultural Event organized by DFDW under aegis of AIFDW
Management Committee of AIIFDW Inauguration Ceremony Ms Rajyalakshmi Rao delivering speech
Panel of Jury Members
Dance and Drama Cultural artists frrom 8 states Foundations
Group photo of DFDW Volunteers
The DFDW is proud to make elaborate arrangement for organizing the cultural event as well excellentfoood and hostel facilities as well transport for comfortable transport for the participants.
DECEMBER 2014
We celebrated the Christmas party and New Year at DFDW premises. For this we organised small talentcomptetitions, games and activities for our members, students and staff. The staff and students sharedmoney to enjoy fun and food .
JANUARY 2015
On 1st January 2015 a small New Year Party was arranged by the DFDW at its central office invitingonly its students, staff members and the Management Committee Members of DFDW. Some interestingprogram – Dance, Mime show and Funny Games were arranged and tasty snacks were served at costt ofDFDW. The winners were awarded prizes by Mr. R M Gupta, V.C of AIFDW.
25th January is the Foundation day of DFDW. This year DFDW sucessfully completed its 42 years.Like every year we organised to celebrte the Foundation Day in month of February.
FEBRUARY 2015
42nd Foundation Day at Karkarduma VRC Hall was celebrated on Feb. 8, 2015 at Karkarduma VRCHall. Various talent competitions were organised. The talent competitions conducted were:
1. Vegetable Cutting 2) Bridal Fancy Dress 3) Solo Dance 4) First Aids dressing
The Chief Guest Ms Minu Singh, Vice Chairperson of AIFDW distributed prizes to the Winners andCertificate of merit. On conclusion of the Event, she cut the Foundation Day Cake and all were servedrefreshment with cake and tea
Rank Bridal Fancy Dress SaladDesigning
First Aid Dressing Solo Dance Girl Boy
I Payal Sharma Bimla Kumari Renu singh Diksha Bhola Vikas Singh
II Akansha Tiwari Payal Sharma Neeru Mishra Payal Sharma Prem Chand
III Disha Bhola Bina gupta Harvinder kaur Neeru Mishra Pradeep Prajapati
Panel of Jury Judges. 1. Mr. Ravinder Mohan Gupta 2. Ms Usha Sharma 3. Mr. Harshendu SinhaFeb. 1015, 2015 23RD PRANAY MILAN SAMMELAN (Matrimonial assistance for Deaf)
An official trip to Mumbai to help in 23rd PMS held in Mumbai on Feb. 13, 2015. This was first timeunder ageis of AIFDW Mumbai Chapter the Bombay Foundation of Deaf Women organised Pranay MlanSammellan for western states. The Chief Guest Ms. Juhi Chawla an actress, graced the occassion andblessed the participants. DFDW's Officials helped Bombay Chapter to organise the event mostsuccessfully.
The Chief Guest Ms Juhi Chawlaan Actress lightening the lamp
Ms Juhi Chawla is welcomed byMs Rajyalakshmi Rao
Delhi's newly wed couple receivingwedding gift from the Chief Guest
It was first time in Mumbai that with help of DFDW a large number of boys and girls participants alongwith their parents had came to take part in it. The Delhite's newly wed couple who had got marriedthrough our 22nd PMS event held last year, were invited to show to the audience and media that theDFDW is doing great work in field of matrimonial assistance hence the AIFDW management committeehas also decided to follow up in their states jurisdiction. Special credit goes to Ms Rajyalakshmi Raowho arranged the banquet and food on complimentary basis,
Legal Assistance :
Many deaf married women had approached us to provide them justice and solve domestic violenceproblem occured among their in laws and husband. We have solved many issues by couselling their inlaws and also advised them to learn sign language becauze the deaf women are not able to understandproperly their communication hence lots of misunderstandings cause disurbances in theiir married life.
JOB PLACEMENT : We have coordinated with other NGOs who help in providing suitable jobs to thehearing impaired. Those women who suffer ill treatment from their husbands were sent to them and theresult was fruitful as some of them were able to get job.
Besides this, we help the deaf students to become self employed by making different cloth handicraftsand help them in marketing the products.
MARCH 2015
DFDW was to organise 24th Pranay Milan Sammelan event in New Delhi scheduled on April 11, 2015.also being the year end closing , we were more occupied with accounts etc.
At the conclusion , we are to state that the year 20142015 was a good year. Thoush we suffered verymeagre of financial assistance still we managed to organize many events to create deaf awarenessamong the public and treat the deaf people as a respectable citizens.
We are thankful to the Deptt. Of Women and Child Development, NCT of Delhi Govt. For releasinggrant in aiid, but need more grants to sustain huge rent bill of the building and other essential servicesbesides too Training Center. For Delhi Foundation of Deaf WomenDated: 20.05.2015 Uma Kapoor Secretary