NURSING MANAGEMENT
FIELD VISIT
ON
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
SUBMITTED TO:
Dr.T. Chandra, M.Sc (N), Ph.D.,
Lecture,
GCON, Cuddalore.
SUBMITTED BY:
Mrs.Thangam Jayarani J,
M.Sc (N) II year,
GCON, Cuddalore.
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
Introduction
We are the MSC Nursing Students of second year visited SOS
Children’s Village. They welcomed as into the Common Hall, the in-charger
mam Ms. Vanitha explained about objectives of SOS children’s village.
History
Puducherry is located in Tamil Nadu in Southern India. The area majorly
lives off agricultural and fishing activities. In 2004, Puducherry was
struck by tsunami and suffered heavily. While a large number of people
lost their lives in the calamity, many lost their properties and livelihood.
It took time for the city to win over the loss, but with the help of external
support, the recovery was quicker than expected. Even though all
necessary efforts were made to improve the situation, the problem of
Urban Poverty could not be catered to.
At present, one fifth of the population in Puducherry lives below the
poverty line. They live in slums and are exposed to unhygienic and
unsound health conditions. The sanitation levels are also poor in the city.
Following the disaster, a full-fledged SOS Children’s Village was set up
in the panoramic campus at Pillayarkuppam, 16 Kilometres from the
heart of the Puducherry; 15 SOS Family Homes, Social Centres,
Kindergartens, Office Facilities and Staff Quarters were arranged.
SOS Children’s Village
Under the Family Based Care Project, SOS Children’s Village
Puducherry is now a blissful home to 126 children living happily and
enjoying their life in 15 SOS Family Homes.
With the love and care that children received from their SOS Families,
they overcame their traumas and are doing well in life. A 100% pass
result
In higher secondary board examination has been consistent in the
academic records of the village. Our children are now pursuing
professional education in the field of Microbiology, Computer Science,
Commerce, Social Work and Nursing in various universities.
All major festivals are celebrated in the village to spread the spirit of joy
and togetherness among the SOS Families. Also, various kinds of
activities are undertaken such as summer camp, sports meet, youth
parliament etc. for children to get exposure. All necessary efforts are
made to ensure their holistic development.
Governance
Our governance structures
General body- Life members
Governing board with functional sub committees
President
CEO/ Secretary General
Functional Management team
President- Mr.Rakesh Jinshi
Vice-president - 1. Mrs.Sudha Shastri
2. Mrs.Atindra Nath Bhattacharya
Treasurer – Mr .Rajeev Kumar Grover
CEO - Sumanta Kar
Member - 1. Mr.Rajinder Sharma
2. Mr.Ashis Kumar Ray
3. Mrs.Nandini Atal
4. Mr.Raghu Kailas
5. Lt. Col. Atul Bakshi (Retd)
6. Mr.Arun Mani
7. Mrs.Shanthi Lakshmanan
8. Mrs.Amitava Chatterjee
Nominated Member – 1. Mrs.Vandana Bhatnagar
2. Mrs.Rajneesh Ranjan Jai
Vision - What we want for our children
Every child belongs to a family
Every child grows up with respect
Every child grows with security
Every child grows with love
Mission
We build families for children in need
We help them shape their own future
We share in the development of their communities.
Financial information
Transparency
Foreign Contribution
Programmes
Family strengthening- Helping vulnerable families to become self-reliant
to afford quality care for their children
Kinship Care- Facilitating parental care among next of kin families
Individual Foster Care- Making way for quality childcare in certified
foster families
Emergency Child Care- Providing relief and rehabilitation to families
affected by calamities/ emergencies
Education & Youth Skilling- Ensuring quality and value-based education
for children and supporting youth in skilling for self-reliance.
Family like Care- committed to provide a caring family to every child
without parental care.
Short Stay Homes - Creating safe spaces for children in distress
Special Needs Childcare - Focusing on specialised long-term care for
differently abled children without parental care.
Action
Corporate partnership
Sponsor or donate
Philanthropy
Institutional partnership
Conclusion
Through the field visit, it is a great opportunity to know about the SOS
Children’s village.
