Remembering all of us on Gandhi Jayanti and quoting the Mahatma:
"Be the change you want to see in the world"
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
Dasain and Tihar is here, festivities signifying triumph of good over evil as well as coming together of family, friends and communityWe have good news on the care and support front with the opening of the Community Care Centre. Now that we have Glenn Family Foundation Centre in Kalimpong and Prayash in Darjeeling the scenario of care and support is improving and becoming more accessible to PLHIV in Darjeeling Hills.
The question that rattles me is - is this the positive social change we are looking forward to???
We have a community care centre but do we have a community that really cares and supports? Have we really reduced stigma and discrimination? Do we realize that the rights of PLHIVs are directly linked with prevention too?
To take stock, the Shanker Foundation Darjeeling Network of Positive People membership has increased to 101 members. Yet the five who came out in the open in 2006 are still the only public face of DjNP+. Shanker Daju(Secretary of DjNP+) is in need for second line ART but it is not available as yet. There have been promises, about ART distribution from Darjeeling for ages but promises are meant to be broken.
There is a team of students from NP College Mass Com department making a film on Hari(President of DjNP+). This for me is a great trend in the education process of our community, where students pursue local issues and pursue their creativity too while learning life skills. The film will be part of Montage 2008 where the students' short films are screened. Montage 2008 is about Stars of Darjeeling. Hari is a rock of our community and the DjNP+. His is a world view which is truly global which encompasses us all. Hari brings hope and celebration into our lives. Definitely a Star of Darjeeling.
Shanti International is the latest members of the friends network. Shanti International has committed support to the Network which brings a sigh of relief – with increasing members and reducing government support. For further info on Shanti International please check: http://www.shanti-international.org.uk/
Edith Wilkins Street Children Foundation is providing medical service. This adds another doctor to a band of dedicated doctors in Darjeeling. Their support also comes with medicines.
CHAI Project continues their dedicated support with funds and medical support.
Amazing are the individuals who silently contribute and extend their support. Their anonymity is their greatness.
Time has come for the Positive 2009 calendar. We want to continue it for it generates awareness as well as funds. WE NEED SPONSORS FOR THE PRINTING. Remember the WAD 2007 TAKE THE LEAD.
yours sincerely,
Roshan
"Be the change you want to see in the world"
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
Dasain and Tihar is here, festivities signifying triumph of good over evil as well as coming together of family, friends and communityWe have good news on the care and support front with the opening of the Community Care Centre. Now that we have Glenn Family Foundation Centre in Kalimpong and Prayash in Darjeeling the scenario of care and support is improving and becoming more accessible to PLHIV in Darjeeling Hills.
The question that rattles me is - is this the positive social change we are looking forward to???
We have a community care centre but do we have a community that really cares and supports? Have we really reduced stigma and discrimination? Do we realize that the rights of PLHIVs are directly linked with prevention too?
To take stock, the Shanker Foundation Darjeeling Network of Positive People membership has increased to 101 members. Yet the five who came out in the open in 2006 are still the only public face of DjNP+. Shanker Daju(Secretary of DjNP+) is in need for second line ART but it is not available as yet. There have been promises, about ART distribution from Darjeeling for ages but promises are meant to be broken.
There is a team of students from NP College Mass Com department making a film on Hari(President of DjNP+). This for me is a great trend in the education process of our community, where students pursue local issues and pursue their creativity too while learning life skills. The film will be part of Montage 2008 where the students' short films are screened. Montage 2008 is about Stars of Darjeeling. Hari is a rock of our community and the DjNP+. His is a world view which is truly global which encompasses us all. Hari brings hope and celebration into our lives. Definitely a Star of Darjeeling.
Shanti International is the latest members of the friends network. Shanti International has committed support to the Network which brings a sigh of relief – with increasing members and reducing government support. For further info on Shanti International please check: http://www.shanti-international.org.uk/
Edith Wilkins Street Children Foundation is providing medical service. This adds another doctor to a band of dedicated doctors in Darjeeling. Their support also comes with medicines.
CHAI Project continues their dedicated support with funds and medical support.
Amazing are the individuals who silently contribute and extend their support. Their anonymity is their greatness.
Time has come for the Positive 2009 calendar. We want to continue it for it generates awareness as well as funds. WE NEED SPONSORS FOR THE PRINTING. Remember the WAD 2007 TAKE THE LEAD.
yours sincerely,
Roshan
