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Indumathi Ravi Shankar
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Indumathi Ravi Shankar is now friends with Hassan Cherry, zoneziwoh, rajpal singh shekhawat and 3 moreIndumathi Ravi Shankar commented on Rituu B. Nanda's group Asia Pacific Competence"Thanks Rituu for starting the group. I am happy to be part of this group."
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Asia Pacific Competence
Here teams meet to exchange on local community response in Asia Pacific region. Members so far from Cambodia, France, India, Indonesia, Philippines, PNG, Singapore, Thailand & yes, Netherlands New Zealand & UK!See More
Indumathi Ravi Shankar commented on maya's blog post Dreams awaken their hearts and minds…"Thanks for sharing your experience Maya. Wine shop as part of the little boy's dream shows what he has gone through at such a young age. Bringing twinkle back in his eyes and confidence in his life is what makes us go on in our…"
Indumathi Ravi Shankar commented on Dr. E. Mohamed Rafique's blog post In Unrealistic Unimaginable Dreams lie the real future"Explained beautifully . I totally agree with you.We do not even see what is possible and available, until we dream about it. For example, President Kennedy said he would get a man to the moon in 10 years. This created a context, a process came out…"
Indumathi Ravi Shankar commented on Rituu B. Nanda's group Peace Competence"Thank you Laurence. Recently I read about peace:
Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise,trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be CALM in your HEART.
I would like to quote Alfred Souza…"
Indumathi Ravi Shankar replied to wiwin winarni's discussion Scaling up youth centers suppported by project to government support in the group Youth Competence"Dear Wiwin,
It is encouraging to see that you are looking at sustainability, a concern of ours too. As an NGO we have our limitations and financial constraints. As you have pointed out, Government has to come forward to scale it up. We had initiated…"
wiwin winarni commented on Indumathi Ravi Shankar's blog post Youth Friendly Counselling Centers"Dear Indu;
For me your posting is really inspiring and comprehensively suggesting what should I do on completing revised youth program design at Provincial FP Board that we have been developing. Really thanks. Particularly on tasks counselors…"
Profile Information
- Name
- Indumathi Ravi Shankar
- Organisation
- South India AIDS Action Programme (SIAAP)
- Skype and telephone
- indumathi901
- About Me:
- I live in Chennai. basically a philosopher and spiritual too.Married to another philosopher. I have one daughter who is doing her Ph.D in Environmental Science. I am working in the field of HIV and AIDS.
- My dream:
- To work with marginalised women. To see that equal opportunities are offered to every woman. I am striving to make this part of my life
- My concern:
- My aged parents whom I get to see not too often and who live 600km away from me.
I am also concerned about the extent of abuse on girl children and women. I am deeply concerned about infanticide and feoticide
- I'm proud of:
- My daughter, who does work in the deep forest and handles her problems as a woman.
- What I think of Community Life Competence:
- A good platform which brings like minded people together. It has given me the opportunity to share my experiences and learn from others.
- What do I want to do to spread Community Life Competence?
- Facilitate AIDS Competence in my community, Launch a facilitation team, Share about AIDS Competence with potential partners; friends; colleagues, I want to apply SALT in my own life (S: Stimulate; Support; A: Appreciate; L: Listen; Learn; Link; T: Transfer; Team)
- The small secretariat of the Constellation also needs help. Do you want to help? I want to:
- Develop blended learning, Share AIDS Competence with potential partners, Financial management skills
Indumathi Ravi Shankar's Blog
Youth Friendly Counselling Centers
Posted on February 10, 2011 at 3:31am 4 Comments 2 Likes
Provision of youth-friendly counselling services was conceived as a specific strategy by South India AIDS Action Programme (SIAAP) to address the increasing risk of young people to STIs and HIV and to provide a safe space to understand sexuality related aspects. It offers the space for youth to share their dreams, fears, anxieties and understand the physical changes that are part of this ‘growing up’ period as well as promotes ‘safe’ and sexually responsible behaviours. Fifty-two (four in…
Continue INDIA COMPETENCE
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 11:11am 5 Comments 0 Likes
We are pleased to announce the formation of India Competence.
India Competence is a network of organisations with a strong belief in community strengths and committed to the spread of AIDS Competence Process. The network is characterised by a non-hierarchical structure with a yearly rotating host organization starting with SIAAP and aims to (i) go to scale with the approach, (ii) adapt it to help communities respond to their key issues, (iii) coordinate the facilitation of local… Continue
India Competence is a network of organisations with a strong belief in community strengths and committed to the spread of AIDS Competence Process. The network is characterised by a non-hierarchical structure with a yearly rotating host organization starting with SIAAP and aims to (i) go to scale with the approach, (ii) adapt it to help communities respond to their key issues, (iii) coordinate the facilitation of local… Continue
Hivos partners platform
Posted on February 12, 2010 at 6:15pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Human capacities are the foundation of actions we take. This core capacity needs to be built through conscious and constant review, reflection, learning and practice. This is inclusive of processes to support, stimulate, appreciate, ask about the actions taken, listen, learn and link them with appropriate sources, work in teams and transfer learning from one community / organisation to others. This will enable capacity building not just within a particular organisation or constituency but with… Continue
Unconditional giving
Posted on February 13, 2009 at 11:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
It happened few months ago at Theni District of Tamil Nadu, India. A woman infected and in the last stages was admitted in a hospital here. The members of the association formed by women sex workers took turns to look after the ailing woman. They brought in freshly cooked food for her, fed her and cleaned her up. They sat with her in turns to cheer her up. They asked the woman's daughter, a young girl who lived in another district, to come and see her mother. The girl came in the morning and… Continue
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 9:43am on January 20, 2011,
Rituu B. Nanda said… - Welcome to the youth competence group! SIAAP has rich experience with youth and we look forward to learning from you. Good luck for the Nari Saksham event.
- At 11:22am on November 30, 2010, Rituu B. Nanda said…
- Dear Indu,
A warm welcome to Community action day group! Your presence makes me feel good. Thanks. Look forward to your inputs.
Hugs,
Rituu
- At 11:31am on September 29, 2010,
P.JayaLakshmi said… - Greetings from Nari Saksham,Rajahmundry.
Hi madam i am JayaLakshmi working as a Project Coordinator in Nari Saksham Targeted Intervention HIV/AIDS prevention project.I invite you as a friend. I hear good things about Community Life Competence from RItu. I am happy to join in Community Life Competence.We are sharing our experiences also and learn good things from you.
- At 11:19am on September 29, 2010,
NAGARAJU D said… - Greetings from NARI SAKSHAM RAJAHMUNDRY.
We are inviting to Nari Saksham CBO on 05-10-2010.
- At 9:36am on September 27, 2010,
YERUVA ANTHONY REDDY said… - Thanks Indumathi
I did hear good things about you from Ritu. I am looking forward to meet you on 5th at Rajamundry. I am sure you will enjoy working with our group of community people at NARI SAKSHAM.
- At 10:51am on February 13, 2010, Rituu B. Nanda said…
- Dear Ms. Indu,
Now to see your lovely photos. We have to meet soon!!!
Hugs,
Rituu
- At 11:18am on February 20, 2009,
Sandeep Gaikwad said… - Dear Ms. Indumati Mam,
Thanks for your comment
Hope to meet you in the future
Sandeep
- At 4:48pm on February 15, 2009, Rituu B. Nanda said…
- Dear Ms. Indumathi,
Nice to see your smiling picture. Thanks.
Rituu
- At 6:35pm on January 4, 2009, Rituu B. Nanda said…
- Dear Ms. Indumathi,
Thanks for accepting my invite. I am so happy to see you here.
Hope you will share your experiences of working with communities. I am also eager to hear more about your experience in the ACP workshop held in Senegal.
Warm regards,
Rituu
PS: Like Jean-Louis, I too would love to see your picture.
- At 5:03pm on January 4, 2009,
Jean-Louis Lamboray said… - Most welcome Indu!
Don't forget to upload a picture of you...
Yours friiendly
JL
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