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Message from the President
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The year 2017-18 was an eventful one with many new things happening at Khushboo.
We set up an Audiometry room for helping children with speech and hearing difficulties. A special equipment “Full Body Vibrator” was installed to facilitate muscle repair of children with Cerebral Palsy.
Our team got strengthened with the joining of a Senior Physiotherapist and a Psychologist. Not to forget our existing staff, we helped them to further build their capacities by exposing them to new techniques and skills through participation in external training programs.
A new sports program aimed at “learning while playing” was introduced with the help of an expert. Yoga, Dance, and Music further enriched our curriculum which underwent a substantial change.The happiness on the face of our children reinforces the belief that we are on the right path. All this has been possible through the support of our donors, staff and other associates/ well-wishers. However, this is an ongoing journey with no destination, only milestones.
The next one we have set for ourselves is to set up a residential facility for these special children, where they can live with dignity and comfort, even in the absence of their immediate families.
I hope we will continue to get the support of our donors, for we can do only what they enable us to do.
With thanks and best wishes
Rakesh Jinsi
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Dental Check Up
A team of doctors consisting of Dr. Shilpa Arora & Dr.Payal Narula from Sudha Rastogi College of Dental Sciences & Research, Faridabad did a dental health check up of Autistic children.
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Capacity Building
Twelve special educators attended a workshop on “Body Speaks” at “My Whole Child” - A Centre for children with special needs. Among others, this innovative initiative uses a holistic approach to teach the educators about ways to use our "body" as a tool to communicate with specially-abled children and provide a lifelong experience thus maximizing their potential.
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Walkathon
Ten children participated in Walkathon organized by Continua for raising awareness about managing kids with special needs. The event was organized in Sushant Lok, Gurgaon.
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Community-based rehabilitation services at doorsteps for specially abled
Our community-based rehabilitation programme specially serves children with multiple disabilities in communities who do not have accessibility to the direct services of Khushboo. Our team of special educators visited the home of Subh Sharma at Jharsa to support him and trained his parents on how to take care of him after his surgery.
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Khushboo Achievers
Our main focus is to make children self-reliant. The children with little more capability are provided with special coaching to bring out the best in them. Four children participated in “Candle Decoration” and “Creative Table Setting Competition.”
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Women’s Day Celebrations
Khushboo celebrated Women’s Day by recognizing achievements of women with special abilities. Ms. Ira Singhal, first specially abled woman to top IAS, was the Chief Guest.Her presence doubled the impact of Women's Day celebration as she has not only been an achiever but also is a part of the special community.
Ms. Ira Singhal's words moved us especially when she emphasized that in the world today very few organizations like Khushboo work with such dedication and brings hope for special children.
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Workshop on Dance & Movement Therapy
Suman Saini, Khushboo's special educator conducted a workshop for special educators and assistant teachers on “Dance & Movement Therapy". It was a learning initiative with an attempt to help teachers improve creativity amongst children.
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Professional Enhancement & Training
Mr. Vijay Pal, Director Operations and Mr. Bidyanand Singh, Physiotherapist visited VibroGym in Amsterdam for professional training. The training aimed at exhibiting tools with advanced technology for rehabilitation of children with Cerebral Palsy.
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New Audiometry Lab
An Audiometry lab was commissioned on Jan 16, 2108.This lab has been fully funded by Fidelity Financial Services and has helped us to identify whether children have any hearing problems.Some children have already been identified and have been recommended for use of hearing aid.
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Installation of Vibrogym
We installed VIBROGYM at our center on March 19, 2018. This equipment is used for children with Cerebral Palsy and helps in the improvement of overall muscle strength.
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New Year Celebrations
Employees of Infosys visited Khushboo and celebrated New Year with the children. They gifted the children with toys and brought immense joy to them.
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Holi Celebrations
Holi was celebrated with great enthusiasm.Fifteen employees from AMEX visited Khushboo to celebrate the festival with children. They performed a cultural program and played the colorful Holi with them using organic colors. The children were charmed by the festive fervor and their happiness could be felt by all present.
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Joining Hands with Metro
We are excited to announce that we partnered with Delhi Metro to create awareness about the facilities available at Khushboo for children with special needs. The awareness program was organized at HUDA City Centre and M.G. Road Metro station.
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Enabling parents
We continue to make efforts to develop the skill of parents of children.Our Psychologist held many counseling sessions and other programs through experts. This helps them to connect effectively with their children and enhance their skills to bring positive outcomes in their children.
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Republic day celebration
We celebrated Republic Day with pride and joy. Mr. Rakesh Jinsi, President of Khushboo hoisted the flag and we were delighted by the cultural performance of the children.
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Staff Meeting
Our President Mr. Rakesh Jinsi organized an open house meeting with the staff and invited views on how to further improve our services. New ideas and initiatives were discussed. It was decided that many of these would be implemented in the new session. During the meeting,staff shared their unique experiences of working with special children. The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from each other’s experience. The staff members felt extremely happy to be part of the Khushboo team and work for the special children.
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Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee meeting was held on 24 January 2018 to review operations of the organization. The progress on residential facility project was also discussed.
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Khushboo new team members:
1. Mr. Dharmendra Singh Tomer joined as an Audiologist.
2. Mrs. Shilpi Aggarwal joined as a Clinical Psychologist.
3. Mrs. Priyanka Kalra joined as a Sr. Physiotherapist.
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Jewel of Khushboo
Ravishanker Patel a Cerebral Palsy Patient, joined Khushboo’s Pre- School program in April’17. When he joined Khushboo he had a problem with eating, standing and holding objects. He was also dependent on his parents for Activities of Daily living (ADLs).
Khushboo’s special educators and therapist analyzed his challenges and a plan was created which involved providing regular Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Special Education. The focus was on providing training on ADLs to make him self- dependent. Now with the regular intervention of special educators and physiotherapy, he is able to walk with the help of rollator and he is also able to maintain standing position independently for 7-10 seconds. He is now able to sit, stand in an upright posture which indicates overall improvement in muscle tone. He is also able to perform activities in sitting position without any physical assistance.
His left upper limbs strength is improving as he is using it for performing few activities like picking up. Training to Ravishanker’s parent has also been given by Khushboo’s special educators to guide and monitor the child at home.
At academics level, he has started to do scribbling with thick crayon colors and performs action with rhymes. He recognizes his family, teachers, and classmates. He also speaks few words like “Mama, Papa, Dedo, and Ma’am”. He also enjoys playing with a ball and throws the ball.
He has now moved to the ‘Blessings’ program. This program is designed for children of age group between 6-18 years of age who have been identified as “Educable”.
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Khushboo Welfare Society
Plot No.2, Sector 10A (Near Lions Public School)
Gurgaon—122001, Haryana
We welcome your suggestions/feedback:
Phone: 0124 - 4140885/86/87
+91-9971698963/62
E-mail: khushboowelfaresociety@kwsindia.org
We shall overcome ...Concern Care Compassion
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We are on the web…
www.kwsindia.org
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Join hands with Khushboo...
To spread the fragrance of compassion and empathy
Donor Options:
A) CHILD SPONSORSHIP:
1. Full sponsorship of a child: Rs.1,15,000/- PA
2. Sponsor a Child’s Educational expenses: Rs.27,500/- PA
3. Sponsor a Child’s Physiotherapy sessions: Rs.17,500/- PA
4. Sponsor a Child ’s Occupational therapy sessions: Rs.17,500/- PA
5. Sponsor a Child’s Psychotherapy sessions: Rs.17,500/- PA
6. Sponsor a child's Dance, Yoga & Music Sessions: Rs.17,500/- PA
7. Sponsor a Child’s Transportation facility: Rs.17,500/- PA
B) GENERAL DONATION:
You can make a general donation of any amount
All donations are entitled to Income Tax exemption under 80G of Income Tax Act.
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