Events

Seek foundation is awarded “Best Livelihood Approach NGO ” and “NGO leadership award” to our founder Mrs. Vimala Britto by Asia’s NGO Excellence award for social consciousness

Towards forming a healthier society by propagating preventive measures, Seek foundation initiated with Health camp tour in the month of July in various villages. The objective of the foundation is to educate and make the people aware of how to take proper care of their health. These health awareness programs are conducted to impart health education on preventive and promotive health grounds by organizing various health camps at regular intervals are targeted towards providing health solutions. These camps are aimed at generating awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of numerous health hazards. The health camps are organized for  Malaria, Dengue, Breast cancer, self-hygiene and illness prevention. The session also educates the people about the Health schemes provided by the Health Department for women.

• Over 40 end user, who participated in the drive, we’re taught about the preventive measures.
• Deepa Laxmi & Dr. Prasanna of Tamil Nadu Health Department, Uthramerur Block, Kanchipuram district Manamathi Health Centre were the facilitators for the day.

• The village comprising of 45 families.
• Sowmya from Health Department explained about the first aid and health-related issues that are prevailing in the village.
• There were about 30 women participate in this awareness program.

• Bharathithasan and Dr. Perumal Health Inspector, and his team were facilitators. The participants were taught about the communicable and noncommunicable disease. They were given awareness about breast cancer.
• Following the session, medicines were distributed to the participants.

• Over 140 women and few men participated in the camp.
• Nurse Kalaiselvi explained about the self Hygiene and preventive measures for Dengue.

• 65 working women participated.
• Health inspector explained about the awareness program and preventive measures for Dengue.
• Bhuvaneshwari, Seek Foundation volunteer motivated the people for small-scale business activities.
• Following the session, medicines were distributed to the participants.

Health awareness programme was conducted at Pennalur on 27th July Friday .   About 90 women participated with great enthusiasm.  Doctor Lokesh from Tamil Nadu Health department explained about first aid and health issues faced  by women. Free medicines were distributed to the needy. Mrs, Jeyalakshmi explained the various small scale business ventures introduced by SEEK foundation for women empowerment  in the neighbouring villages and urged the people to involve in these training programs for the betterment of the economic situation of the village.

• 45 women participated
• Health Department Duty Nurse explained about the awareness program.
• Ms Benita,Seek Foundation volunteer motivated the people for small scale business activities

The complete health awareness programme is focused towards making rural people aware of how they can maintain a healthy lifestyle while undertaking various preventive measures.

We are very happy to share that Seek foundation is awarded Best Humanitarian service by Indian business Congress & Entrepreneur Council of India held in Coimbatore – Mrs. Vimala Britto, Founder of Seek Foundation receiving the award from Dr. Vallinayagam Judge – Lok Adalat & Former Judge – High Court of Madras and Mr. Nagarajan, Member of Parliament

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We are extremely happy that Seek Foundation is awarded with South Asian International Award for Excellence in Humanitarian Service

SEEK Foundation is one of the leading NGO serving the deprived community working for women & children empowerment and stimulating welfare activities to bring consciousness towards health, education, life enhancement and environment. International Internship Program with National Taiwan University is one of the missions of the foundation to have the knowledge and technical know-how sharing with the Taiwan university which paves way for the development of the village projects.

INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

SEEK Foundation and National Taiwan University have mutually agreed to have an International Collaboration for the Taiwan Students to do an International Internship Project focusing on 2020 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) particularly in Community Development, Poverty Reduction and Renewable Energy Production.

An International Internship Program was organized for 7 Students from National Taiwan University forming part of various disciplines were scheduled from 13.01.2018 to 10.02.2018. The Internship was scheduled for a month to have a detailed overview of the activities and development progress of the SEEK Foundation.

The Schedule had been split into four major divisions ensuring smooth flow of the agenda of the Internship Program including Visit to Kuthambakkam Village also all adopted villages near Salavakkam for an overview of the developmental projects, Economic Growth, Educational Background and women empowerment.

The team had Interactive sessions with students of St. Britto’s Academy and College, and also with Father Louie from Loyola College who briefed about the role and Development of NGO. Students also visited Bio Gas Plant in Loyola College and were taken to slums which have migrants from different parts of the country. Ms.Helena Vive Principal of St. Britto’s Academy briefed about the history and origin of India and its rich tradition and customs. arranged by the Taiwan Economic & Cultural Center at the University of Madras which helped the Internship Team to know more about the collaboration of Taiwan & India. The visit was arranged to National Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai to know the scope of Wind Energy and its potential in India and also to Kuppathotti, a social organization focusing on collecting reusable materials to protect the environment.

The excursion was arranged to Dakshinchitra, renowned place for cultural heritage.  A rejuvenating trip was organized to Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram to have an overview of mixed traditions in customs among people of different backgrounds.

SOCIAL EMPLOYMENT SCHEME:

Hollow and Solid Block Manufacturing Unit. Boomi Pooja for H&S BMV was done on  07.09.2017 at Salavakkam.The unit will become fully functional in October.

HEALTH, WATER AND SANITATION

Drinking water facility was established on 07.09.2017. Borewell was established and tank  was set up with taps to provide ease of access to potable water at Maruthuvanpadi Village

YOUTH SPORTS INITIATIVE

Sports Materials were distributed to the youth of the Sagayapuram, Pennalur, Ammaiyappanallur, Vayalar villages on 07.09.2017 for the development of skills and fitness.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT-PHENOIL AND SOAP OIL

Raw materials for making Phenyl and soap Oil was distributed along with drums and cans used for preparing it. Women prepare and sell the products to generate revenue.

LEARNING AIDS FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

Learning materials were distributed for village Government schools. The headmaster / Mistress, teachers and students of the schools appreciated the initiative of seek foundation in providing Charts, Books, Note Books, exam pads, Mats,   Educational DVDs and stationery items to make learning more easier and interesting. First Aid Kit was also distributed to all the 10 Schools. These are Situated in Ammayappanallur, Pennalur, Poondandalam, Kattupakkam, Vedapalayam, Kaliampoondi, Vayalur, R.N Kandigai, Karanai Mandapam, Uthiramerur.

SKILL TRAINING CENTRE

Tailoring Training unit was established at Ammaiyapanallur on 07.09.2017.   This is the 2^nd unit, the first is fully functional at Poonthandalam. 15 Ladies have completed training and are using the facility to generate income. The second batch of 10 ladies has started the training at poondandalam .Women have started stitching blouses, Baby clothes and started earning. Hence the initiative to start the tailoring centre at Ammaiyapanallur is appropriate. There are 25 women ready to train in the first batch.

ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVES

Saplings were planted at Ammaiappanallur in place of the tress uprooted by Vardha Cyclone

NEW VEHICLE FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH

A new vehicle was purchased to aid in community services. This will also help commutation for International doctors to travel to various villages for conducting medical camps.

ELIMINATING HUNGER AND POVERTY

Full day food is being provided for around 45 inmates of old age home at Adambakkam. This will be on 7^th of every month

STATE WIDE MEDICAL CAMP

Conducted by

SEEK FOUNDATION-an NGO

in association with

 CHANGUA CHRISTIAN MISSION HOSPITAL, TAIWAN

SEEK FOUNDATION, an NGO in association with Changua Christian Mission Hospital, Taiwan organized Free Medical Camp on 13th, 14, and 15^th of September at Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu. The villages of Kottakarai near Pondicherry, Puthuthrai in Karaikal and Thirunageri in Poompuhar near Nagapattinam was chosen for the medical camps since it is a remote place and there are minimal primary health centres nearby. The camp was a huge success and the doctors were able to identify few patients who needed further treatment for their general well being., Read More