| Project Name | Operational expenses of the centres offering Home away from home for children undergoing treatment with cancer along with their parents |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 4600000 |
| Project Description | The funds raised were utilized to cover the operational expenses of the St. Jude India Centre and support key activities under the St. Jude for Life Program. Key activities included providing safe and hygienic accommodation, cooking facilities, nutritious rations, and daily transportation. Additionally, we offered educational support, recreational and counseling services, skill development for parents, and follow-up services.
Through the St. Jude for Life vertical, we supported St. Jude alumni (also known as Judians) in completing their education, maintaining good health, and leading successful lives. This program provides targeted interventions, either directly or through experienced partners, to support, mentor, and enable these children to become active, contributing members of society. These comprehensive efforts ensure that Judians receive the support they need to achieve self-reliance and success. |
| Locations | Mumbai City > Maharashtra (MH),Chennai > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Health > Supporting public health centre,Health > Sanitation & hygiene,Health > Mental health,Health > Nutrition,Health > Safe drinking water,Health > Infrastructure,Health > Recreation |
| Beneficiary Group | Children,Others |
| Beneficiary Description | Our programs have positively impacted over 300 children aged 0 to 15 years, both male and female, by providing essential support such as accommodation, nutrition, and educational services. Including the parents who stay with the children at the centre, we have supported over 900 beneficiaries in total, creating a stable and nurturing environment that enhances the child's treatment and overall family well-being. |
| Impact | The funds have directly benefited over 300 children by providing essential services such as safe and hygienic accommodation, nutritious meals, and daily transportation, significantly enhancing their comfort and well-being during treatment. Educational support and recreational activities have fostered their learning and personal growth, while parents have gained from cooking facilities, skill development programs, and counseling, improving their ability to support their children. The St. Jude for Life Program has also helped alumni (Judians) complete their education, maintain good health, and transition into successful, contributing members of society. These combined efforts have addressed immediate needs and laid a foundation for long-term success, promoting self-reliance and a brighter future for the children and their families. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
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Stay at the centre – family unit equipped with a bed and a cupboard, and shared dining, kitchen facilities. |
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| 2 |
Apart from weekly ration and nutritional supplements the families were provided need based additional ration and fruits and veggies to avoid families going out. |
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Transportation to and from hospital for every families staying at the centre |
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Children were taught basics of English, Maths and General Knowledge Classes for our children at the centre by volunteers, teachers and staff. |
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Art and Craft, Movie screening and Yoga were the recreational activities were held in Centre for children and parents with support from Operational staff |
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Group and individual counselling sessions are regularly conducted for families for emotional support through counselling. Provides families the strength to fight the disease with greater grit, courage and optimism. |
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