The pandemic, COVID-19 has adversely affected individuals and businesses around the world. In light of this, collaboration is the need of the hour to protect and empower affected communities and frontline workers with essentials.
During this challenging phase and in line with our guiding principles, we launched the COVID-19 Relief Programme.
Health and education are inalienable rights of human. To initiate Community health, free medical camps, and health care orientation camps are conducted periodically at rural and urban areas in Madurai district. conducting camps at respective areas is a valid platform to meet the cross root level mass and to educate them.
We are currently engaged in reaching out to the daily wage earners and underprivileged families, residing in Madurai, with ration of food, Vegetables, Fruits, masks and soaps. With no income during nation-wide lockdown, these families lost access to the most basic necessity – food. Countless have been going without food for days and their very survival is now at risk. At Voice Trust, our efforts are now focused on their health and safety.
While our food kits of rations – rice, pulses, potatoes, oil, salt and biscuits are providing them with sustenance, the masks and soaps are protecting them against the virus.
Major Activities.(from7th March2020 to continue)
| ACTIVITY | DATE | PLACE | BENIFICERIS | ASSOCIATE WITH | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution of food, Vegetables & Fruits |
13th 20th 21th 22nd April-20-03rd 28th may 20, 3rd June 20(7days) |
Madurai Urban & Village |
850 families | Lions club, Panhayat President, wellwishers. |
Value worth Rs,1275000/- |
| ACTIVITY | DATE | PLACE | BENIFICERIS | ASSOCIATE WITH | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Food | 21ST & 24th May2020 (2days) |
Madurai Rly Junction |
Migrant workers from other states – Jarkand, west Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha |
District Administration & Miss.sridevi- NRI |
4000 (Men, Women & Children) |
Under The Covid-19 Relief program, to address the soaring demand of quality sanitizers, especially across hospitals and frontline workers who are relentlessly serving COVID-19 patients, Voice Trust donated Masks and Hand Sanitizer Gel to frontline workers in COVID designated hospitals across the city
| Face Mask and Sanitation Distribution | ||
|---|---|---|
| S/no | Name | No’s |
| 1 | Collector of Madurai | 15000 + Sanitation |
| 2 | Mr.Vishahan IAS (Madurai Corporation Commissioner) | 15000 + Sanitation |
| 3 | Mr.Manivannan IPS ( SP of Madurai Dist ) | 5000 + Sanitation |
| 4 | District Fire Service Officer / Receiced byStation Master | 5000 + Sanitation |
| ACTIVITY | DATE | PLACE | BENIFICERIS | ASSOCIATE WITH | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination extended to patients |
Since May1st | Madurai and other districts in south Tamilnadu |
public | Suji Health Care, Govt & pvt Hospitals |
counseling for300, men & Women admission process for 40 patients |
| ACTIVITY | DATE | PLACE | BENIFICERIS | ASSOCIATE WITH | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidelines and support service for public |
Since May1st | Madurai and other districts |
public | TATA communication Suji Health Care & Well Wishers |
Continues process |
| ACTIVITY | DATE | PLACE | BENIFICERIS | ASSOCIATE WITH | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Guidelines Awareness to Students & Public |
3rd week of july2020 |
Madurai | Students & Public | Madurai Kamaraj University, Social Science Students, LadyDoak College Specialists Doctors, private Hospitals |
Continues process |
In view of this, a special session was conducted at M.E.P.U.P. School in Andarkttaram on 13.03.2020 in association with Voice Trust and Suji Healthcare for making students aware of this virus
| ACTIVITY | DATE | PLACE | BENIFICERIS | ASSOCIATE WITH | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relief fund | 21st & 24th may2020 | Madurai Rly station | Migration people | Madurai collector | Rs, 90000/- |
Voice Trust with appropriate awareness and education methodology depicted the benefits of Covid-19 Vaccine that inspired and encouraged the citizens of Madurai to get vaccinated as they get their turns. The campaign roll out of Covid-19 vaccine was executed by disseminating the information among all public for ensuring maximum outreach. The successful implementation of this drive was a big step towards mitigating the impact of this pandemic and our true service to the nation. No program for Covid-19 control can be effective unless misconception and beliefs are identified and removed. Lack of awareness and education is a serious social concern. To overcome these problems, Voice Trust Madurai implemented this project on Covid-19 Awareness and Vaccination.
FLAG OFF FUNCTION OF MOBILE CAMPAIGN
The mobile campaign on Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness was inaugurated by Dr Arjunkumar, Director of Health Services, Madurai District with a flag off of a specially fabricated van from District Health Society Madurai.
MOBILE CAMPAIGN & COVID-19 VACCINATION AWARENESS MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
This campaign rolled out to areas of Viswanathapuram, Mattutthavani, Periyar, Arappalayam, RTO Office, Kalavasal, Arasaradi, Koodal Nagar, and Fatima College. Around 10,000 leaflets were distributed to the general public.
IEC MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION
Posters, Flyers and leaflets about Covid-19 Vaccination were distributed to District Health Society, Madurai, Police Station and RTO Office.
VACCINATION CAMP
Covid-19 Vaccination camp was carried out at Sakkimangalm Primary Health Centre. 71 people were benefitted by getting a Vaccine shot during this camp.
INAUGURAL FUNCTION
The inaugural function was held at Government Primary Health Centre, Kallandiri. Medical Officer PHC, Kallandiri Panchayat President and MJF LION Kallandiri M.Muthuramalingam, Past District Governor, International association of Lions Clubs, District 324 B3 presided the function with a flag off of a specially fabricated van from Primary Health Centre, Kallandiri.
IEC MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION
Under IEC, Posters, Flyers and leaflets about Covid-19 Vaccination were distributed to Government Primary Health Centre, Kallandiri
MOBILE CAMPAIGN & AWARENESS MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
This campaign was carried out through areas of Kallanthiri, Karungalakudi, Melavalavu, Alagapuri, Sekkipatti. The mobile campaign covered 30 villages surrounding Kallanthiri Primary Health Centre.
VACCINATION CAMP
Covid-19 Vaccination camp was carried out at Kallandiri Primary Health Centre. 84 people were benefitted by getting a Vaccine shot during this camp. Covid-19 Vaccination camp was also carried out at Karungalakudi Primary Health Centre, felicitated by the Block Medical Officer. 20,000 leaflets were distributed to 80 villages surrounding the PHC.
INAUGURAL FUNCTION
The mobile campaign on Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness was inaugurated by Mr Muruganantham, Chairman of Rajmahal Silks and Mr Sugumar IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) with a flag off of a specially fabricated van from Vilakkuthoon Police Station.
IEC MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION
30 Covid-19 Vaccination awareness Posters were distributed to Rajmahal Silks to be displayed in their respective departments and 15 posters were distributed to Elango Government Higher Secondary School, Shenoy Nagar.
MOBILE CAMPAIGN & AWARENESS MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
The mobile campaign moved around through areas of Vilakkuthoon, Government Rajaji Hospital Areas, KK Nagar, Guru Theatre. The first halt of the mobile campaign was at Vilakkuthoon. Around 15,000 leaflets were distributed to the general public in the areas of Vilakkuthoon. The next halt was at Elango Government Higher Secondary School, Shenoy Nagar, with a distribution of 7000 leaflets in and around that area. From there our Van moved on to Goripalayam Signal, where we distributed around 10,000 leaflets of Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness to the general public.
VACCINATION CAMP
Covid-19 Vaccination camp was carried out at Elango Government Higher Secondary School, Shenoy Nagar. 195 people were benefitted by getting a Vaccine shot during this camp.
INAUGURAL FUNCTION
Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness was inaugurated by Dr Kumaraguparan, City Health Officer at Primary Health Centre, Anna Nagar, Madurai, with a flag off of a specially fabricated van from Primary Health Centre, Anna Nagar.
IEC MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION
30 Posters, Flyers and leaflets about Covid-19 Vaccination were distributed to Anna Nagar Primary Centre to be displayed in their respective departments.
MOBILE CAMPAIGN & AWARENESS MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
This campaign was carried out through a mobile van. The Mobile van mounted with loudspeaker containing educative voice clips regarding Covid-19 Vaccine moved around through areas of Anna Nagar, Kamarajar Salai, Vandiyur, Pandikovil, Gandhi Museum, Thamukkam, Theppakulam with a halt at each location to impart the importance of Covid-19 Vaccine and distribute the informative Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness Leaflets to the general public.
The first halt of the mobile campaign was at Anna Nagar. Around 15,000 leaflets were distributed to the general public in and around the areas of the PHC. The next halt was at Gomathipuram, with a distribution of 7000 leaflets in and around that area. From there our Van moved on to Theppakulam, where we distributed around 13,000 leaflets of Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness to the general public.
VACCINATION CAMP
Covid-19 Vaccination camp was carried out at Urban Health Centre, Vandiyur, Anna Nagar. 85 people were benefitted by getting a Vaccine shot during this camp.
INAUGURAL FUNCTION
Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness was inaugurated by Medical Officer, Sakkimangalam Primary Health Centre, with a flag off of a specially fabricated van from Primary Health Centre, Sakkimangalam.
IEC MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION
Under IEC, 30 Posters were distributed to Government Primary Health Centre, Sakkimangalm and 30 Posters were distributed to Government Primary Health Centre, Rajkoor to be displayed in their respective departments
MOBILE CAMPAIGN & AWARENESS MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
This campaign rolled out through areas of Sakkimangalam, Rajkoor, Narikoravar Colony, Othakadai with a halt at each location to impart the importance of Covid-19 Vaccine and distribute the informative Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness Leaflets to the general public. The first halt of the mobile campaign was at Sakkimangalam. Around 5,000 leaflets were distributed to the general public in and around the areas of the PHC. The next halt was at Narikoravar Colony, with a distribution of 2000 leaflets in and around that area. From there our Van moved on to Rajkoor, where we distributed around 7,000 leaflets of Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness to the general public. Our final destination for the day was Othakadai, where we distributed 7000 leaflets to the general public.
VACCINATION CAMP
Covid-19 Vaccination camp was carried out at Urban Health Centre, Sathamangalam. 75 people were benefitted by getting a Vaccine shot during this camp.
INAUGURAL FUNCTION
Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness was inaugurated by Thiru Krishnan, Vice Chancellor, Madurai Kamaraj University, with a flag off of a specially fabricated van from the University
IEC MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION
Under IEC, 30 Posters were distributed to Madurai Kamaraj University and 30 Posters were distributed to Primary Health Centre, Othakadai be displayed in their respective departments.
MOBILE CAMPAIGN & AWARENESS MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION
This campaign was carried out through areas of Nagamalai Pudukottai The first halt of the mobile campaign was at Madurai Kamaraj University. Around 2,000 leaflets were distributed to the staff of the University. The next halt was at Madurai Kamaraj University Hospital, with a distribution of 2000 leaflets in and around that area. From there our Van moved on to Nagamalai Pudukottai, where we distributed around 2,000 leaflets of Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness to the general public. Our final destination for the day was with the Anganwadi Staff, where we distributed 5000 leaflets.
VACCINATION CAMP
Covid-19 Vaccination camp was carried out at Primary Health Centre, Othakadai, inaugurated by Mr Vijaykumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Umatchikulam Division. 5000 Leaflets were distributed during this camp.
Distribution of Grooming Kits & Water bottles to Covid-19 Patients
To cater to the needs of Covid-19 patients, on the 1st of May 2021, after providing Covid-19 Vaccination awareness at Madurai Kamaraj University, Voice Trust in association with Rajmahal Silks, and Suji Healthcare Madurai, donated Bathing soap, Detergent Soap, Hair Oil, Toothpaste, and water bottles to 386 Covid-19 patients taking treatment at Madurai Kamaaj University Covid care centre
Webinar on Covid-19 Vaccination Awarene
To Fight Against and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Voice Trust conducted a webinar on Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness through Zoom Meeting on the 5th of May 2021 at Social Science Department Lady Dock College, Madurai. The objective of this webinar was to disseminate information about Covid-19 Vaccination, and the safety rules regarding the prevention of COVID-19 among the MSW students and staff of Lady Dock College. Dr. Mariappan, ICMR, Ex Scientist 5th MAY 2021 was the eminent speaker of the day. Around 200 students benefitted from this webinar.
COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the globe. At this critical period, Voice Trust, Madurai with sponsorship from Reliance Foundation came forward and
supported the backbone of the nation.
COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown has brought about a sense of fear and anxiety. This phenomenon has led to short term as well as long term psychosocial and mental health implications. The quality and magnitude of impact is determined by many vulnerability factors like developmental age, educational status, pre-existing mental health condition, being economically underprivileged or being quarantined due to infection or fear of infection.
Due to the 2nd Wave of Covid-19 and Lock Down, there is a situation where people are:
Slum Area
SMP Colony, Puratchi Thalaivar Colony,
Karumbalai
Rural Area
Sakkimangalam, Annaisathyanagar, Kalmedu
Semi Urban Area
Melamadai, Vandiyur, Sourastra Colony,
Chinthamani
Urban Area
Arrapalayam, Villapuram, Anna Nagar
Preparatory Stage
Implementation Stage
The successful implementation of this drive was a big step towards mitigating the impact of this pandemic and our true service to the nation. The Reliance Foundation Emergency Support Materials were successfully distributed under the able leadership of Mr T Murugesan, Managing Director, Voice Trust along with the co-ordination and support from Voice Trust Staff, volunteers, Local and Panchayat Leaders.
Voice Trust family along with Reliance Foundation unitedly worked to support this mission on a war footing to ensure that the needy do not go hungry during the lockdown period.
In line with our Covid-19 relief initiatives to support the Rural Folk Artists of Madurai District who have lost their livelihoods due the second wave of Covid-19, on the 10th of July 2021, Voice Trust in association with Suji Health Care Madurai organized “Free Distribution of Rice, Vegetables & Provision Kits” with the sponsorship from Ms Srividhya Suran at the premises of Collector Office Madurai.
Dr S Aneesh Sekhar, I.A.S., District Collector and Smt Senthilkumari, District Revenue Officer presided over the function and distributed the relief assistance packages to 100 Rural Folk Artists. The program was efficiently organized by Voice Trust Managing Director Mr T Murugesan and their Team.
Under The Covid-19 Relief program, to address the soaring demand of quality sanitizers, especially across hospitals and frontline workers who are relentlessly serving COVID-19 patients, Voice Trust contributed1000 Masks and 150 Hand Sanitizer Gel for the benefit of frontline workers to Superintendent of Police and Deputy Director of Health Services, Madurai on the 25th June 2021. Voice Trust also donated the masks and hand sanitizers to Primary Health Centre Pudur and tothe residents of Sivananda Ashram.
Under our Chief Minister’ s Covid-19 Vaccination drive across Tamil Nadu from the 12th of September to 10th October 2021, Voice Trust in association with the District administration and Deputy Director of Health Services, successfully conducted the Mega Covid-19 vaccination campaign in various Vaccination booths of Madurai East Block.
The world is experiencing the unprecedented impact of the current global health emergency due to COVID-19 that has also impacted on the mental health of millions of people. Voice Trust with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of better mental health conducted Post Corona Counselling to the PG Students of MSS WKF Board College, Madurai on the 30th of Nov 2021.
This counselling program was carried out in association with Velammal Medical College & Hospital, Madurai and Suji Healthcare Ltd Madurai. The presidential address was given by Dr A Mohammed Aslam, Principal MSS WKF Board College. The felicitation was done by Voice Trust Managing Trustee Mr T Murugesan and Mr P Jabar, Secretary and Correspondent and the Keynote address was given by Mr B Ravichandran, Counselor, Mental Healthcare & De-addiction,Velammal Medical College & Hospital, Madurai who imparted the education to the PG and Research Department of English college students.
Amid the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Voice Trust arranged for a virtual meeting on self-awareness and self-discipline in fighting against the novel variant of the COVID in association with Talam online market place. They try to bring at least the unique MSME (Micro, small medium enterprises) manufacturers based out from Tamil Nadu and their mission is on. Especially their findings are every part of Tamil Nadu, in this mission they have handpicked the sellers and verified their products then they are listing into their platform. Dr T Mariappan, Former Scientist ICMR, explained in detail about the emergence, spread and the safety measures that has to be followed to safe guard ourselves from the Omicron variant of coronovirus.
On the 10th of Jan 2022, Covid-19 Vaccination drive for children below 18yrs was carried out at Nagasiva Polytechnic College in association with Primary Health Center Viradhanoor. This program was carried out under the leadership of Voice Trust Trustees Mr Nagalingam, T Murugesan and Nagasiva Polytechnic College Director Mr Palaniselvam. A total of around 350 people benefitted from this drive.
On the 9th of March 2022, Voice Trust in association with Apollo Hospitals Madurai andCUBE Highways (Kanyakumari Etturvattam Tollways Ltd) organized an awareness program on “Post Covid-19 Adolescent Women” at Government Arts and Science College Sattur to celebrate Women’s Day. Dr Muthukumar, Principal of the college gave a warm welcome. Mr Ambati Srinivasa Kiran Kumar, Project Head, Madurai- Kanyakumari section of NH44 presided over the function. Mrs Suganya, Chief Dietician Apollo Hospitals Madurai explained in detail about all the dietary issues associated with adolescent women. Dr T Mariappan Msc.,PhD, Former Scientist ICMR gave a marvellous talk on Corona and post Covid-19 complications. Around 400 students including professors were benefitted through this program
Voice Trust in association with Women’s Studies Centre, Madurai Kamaraj University organized webinar on Women’s participation during the current pandemic of Covid-19 on the 7 th of March 2022. Dr. R. Radhika Devi MBA, M.Com., M.Sc.(Psy.), M.Phil., Ph.D. Director, Women’s Studies Centre, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai and Dr. C Subbulakshmi, Asst Professor co-ordinated in the organization of the webinar. The speaker of the webinar, Dr T. Mariappan MSc.,Ph.D, Former Scientist, Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) elaborated about Corona virus-its origin, types, methods of spread, various vaccines available and how we can keep ourselves safe. He also explained about how women play a major role in our society with greater risk of infection and responsibilities.
Our women play a major role in our society with greater risk of infection in home as well as at work. Nearly 83 percent of the frontline workers are female who have consistently been putting their lives at risk. In rural areas, women accounting for 1 million Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers are the core providers of health care and medical services. Women in India, both individually and collectively are working fanatically on the frontlines to rein in an ever-worsening pandemic. Yet, despite their significant contribution toward the management of the crisis, women continue to remain invisible in both the global as well as the national discourse on women’s leadership in the COVID-19 crisis. It is time to recognize the efforts of these unseen heroes of the crisis and acknowledge the critical roles that women play in Indian society. 55 college students and professors of Women’s Study Centre, Madurai Kamaraj University participated & got benefitted through this webinar.
