ICSC Chairman Dr.Geevarghese Mor Coorilose Metropolitan presided over the inaugural function. ICSC Coordinator Aniaynkunju welcomed the gathering. Alappad Panchayath President Sri. G.Rajadas inaugurated the Day Care Home by lighting the tradtional Indian lamp.
Nearly 40 elderly persons attended the function. Eswari Amma, Sundari Amma and Yesodha Amma rendered melodious traditional and folk songs. Ward Member Shri. Shibu Palanikutty (who also entertained the crowd with a beutiful classical number), ICSC Coordinator Sri.Shashi Memury , Sri.Abhilash T.R, representative of the Alappad’s youth, Smt.Bnciy Thampi of the Ekatha Parishat and Sri Rajan Kaippallil offered felicitations.
ICSC Coordinator Sri. Tomy Mathew who is in charge of the new center proposed vote of thanks.
The program is being welcomed warmly by the people in Alappadu panchayath. 16 elderly people have already registered for the program which is being organised as part of ICSC's Tsunami Rehabilitation Program, supported by the Syrian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America. We express our gratitude to the Archdiocese for their support.
Colours of Change
A Group Painting Show at Kerala Lalita Kala Academy Art Gallery,Kottayam on May 18 – 21, 2008
The exhibition uniquely brings together the dynamic expressions of five young artists in Kerala today.
Their works with remarkable dexterity and diversity light up the lesser visible and the darker aspects of collective life that are often excluded and omitted in mainstream visual representation.
They also enact struggles of resistance and survival while exploring the emancipating possibilities in space, texture, colour and shades
Artists:
Shashi Memuri (ICSC Development Coordinator),
Anirudh Raman, Jayin K.G, Ajay Sekher , M.R.Renukumar
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ICSC Chairman Dr.Geevarghese Mor Coorilos at Gallery
Theeram Kala Vedi was invited to perform a stage programme at the 28th state meeting of the Kerala State Disabled Association held on 4 May 2008 at Basalius College, Kottayam
Hon. Minister for P.W.D.Adv. Monse Joseph inaugurated the meeting. Social Justice Forum Chairman Abdul Nasar Madni was the chief guest of the event. This opportunity helped Theeram trainees to get attention in mainstream.
Theeram artists Santhosh Thomas, Presanth, Kannan, Rajani, Bincy, Sandhya, Niveditha, Rema, and Sinu.P.B participated.
Picnic for the Theeram Trainees.
Theeram Trainees and Staffs at hill Palace, Ernakulam
In April 2008 ICSC organized a picnic for the trainees of all Theeram Centres in different locations. The picnic helped the trainees to refresh their mind, body and health.
Kasargod, Kayyur-Cheemeni Theeram centre organized the outing program to Bakel Court and Bekal beach on 9th April.
Madappally, Kurichy, Puthuppallly and Karukachal Centres organized a combined tour program to Ernakulam, Marin Drive, Fort Cochi, Trippunithura Hill Palace and Alappuzha beach on April 11. The boating was memorable for all participants
Kozhencherry Theeram trainees went to Alappad beach on April 19 and they joined with Alappad Theeram trainees to visit Tsunami places.
Alappad Theeram arranged a tour program on April 21 at Thiruvananthapuram and the children enjoyed the famous places like Zoo, Musem and Sankumughkom Beach.
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