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ICSC Board Meeting- 7 January 2008

 

Dr. Geevarghese Mor Coorilos

Prof.T.S.N Pillai

Sam Abraham 

Dr. Kuriakose Corepiscopa Moolayil

Dr.Joseph Mathew

Prof. P. Radhika

Prof.T.M Yesudasan

 

 

 

Theeram Fest 2008

(Click on 'Theeram Fest 2008'  above to view details on the forthcoming Theeram anniversray celebrations on August 9, 2008)

2008 AUGUST 9, Saturday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'Theeram Pakalveedu' (Center for the Elderly) in Alappadu Inaugurated


India Center for Social Change has opened a Day Care home for the elderly in Alappadu village on July 1st, 2008.

Among the affected by the Tsunami, the elderly are one of the most severely affected. ICSC had done surveys among them and felt the need to open centers where the old people can come and relax. 

 

  
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

News

Malayala Manorama News Paper

Madhyamam News Paper

Deshabimani News Paper

 

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.
    
 

   

 

 

Obituary


Akesh (23)
1985-2008

Our Trainee at Kunnamthanam Theeram expired on Sunday 20th April 2008 at Medical College Hospital, Kottayam.
Funeral service was attended by ICSC Chairman Mor Coorilos and the Theeram family.
We express our heart-felt condolences to the berieved family. Theeram will miss Akesh a lot. 

 

Kayyur- Cheemeni Grama Panchayath extends Support to Theeram Center

23 March 2008
  

Kayyur -Cheemeni ‘Theeram Center’ is crossing 10 months. We had undergone several vicissitudes, but we have brrn able to cater to the needs of 12 mentally challenged individuals. We are greatly indebted to the continued support of Ajay Thymannil and family for sustaining this noble work.

Kayyur -Cheemeni Grama Panchayath included Theeram Center in their Social Welfare and self support scheme and has handed over a Cheque for Rs.28,800 to ICSC as an annual subsidy for transportation expense of the Theeram trainees. They also gave personal support to 8 of our trainees worth Rs.2400/- each. The Cheque was handed over in a meeting at Theeram center. Mr.Raghavan, representative of the parents presided and Mrs.K.Sakunthala handed over Rs. 28,800 to Mr.Shashi Memury (ICSC coordinator) and she also distributed the Cheque to the trainees.
The meeting was attended by the parents and Theearm staffs members. Mr.Babu Thoomban, center coordinator welcomed the gathering. ICDS supervisor Mrs.V.Sarasamma felicitated and Shashi Memury extended vote of thanks.
 

 

Theeram Group in Index 2008 , Kottayam


Theeram Kala Vedi was invited for a one hour stage program at the All India Industrial – Trade fair,  ‘ Index 2008 ’ at Mammen Mappillai Hall, Kottayam on 21 February 2008. Theeram Kalavedi performed a one hour fete including Cinematic dance, Folk dance, Fancy dress, Mimics, Solo, etc.


The wonderful stage performances, overcoming their physical-mental disabilities, were warmly welcomed by the public and the organizers of Index 2008. We express our thanks to the organizers for inviting Theeram Kala Vedi to participate in the index 2008

 

 

     

 

  

"Theeram children are his best friends":: 

ICSC Chairman Mor Coorilos spent the New Year's Day with Madappally Theeram Students.

 

    

 

Visit of Women's Commission (Kerala Council of Churches)

 KCC members being welcomed by the Director at Theeram on 28 December 2007

 

               A response from Mary Mathew                             KCC General Secretary Prof.Philip N Thomas
                                                                                       
National Service Scheme Volunteers from Sree Ayyappa Devaswam Board College, Eramallikkara, Pathanamthitta district hosted a 1 hour program of the Theeram Cultural Team on 27 December 2007. Eramallikkara village came to support Theeram with 3 bags of rice and a donation of Rs-2000/-. We express our thanks to the NSS Co ordinator, all the participants and the public for this noble gesture.
 

 

New Year Gift distribution

 

Chirstmas Gifts (Dress materials sponsored by Theeram well wishers from Kuwait) being presented to all our 169 Theeram trinees by Dr.Geevarghese Mor Coorilos (Chairman, ICSC)

 

Christmas Celebrations 2007