Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust is a Mumbai-based NGO that works with the injecting drug using community since 1995, preventing HIV/AIDS[2] through education and needle-exchange programme & disposals. Using a harm reduction[3] approach, they provide services such as abscess management, basic medical care, counseling, and opioid substitution therapy to their clients. In 2008, Sankalp received the Red Ribbon Award from UNAIDS for their efforts.[4]
| Founded | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Eldred Tellis [1] |
| Type | Community Service |
| Location |
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| Website | http://www.sankalp.org.in/ |
The majority of clients are street-based, have insufficient social support, and very little education or training for social reintegration. This NGO runs Drop-in Centres in Mumbai Central, Kurla, Kalyan, and Bhiwandi as well as a Community Care Centre at Charni Road for people in critical need and a therapeutic community at Arthur Road Jail.[5]
Drop-in Centres
editSome specific activities of the Drop-in Centres include:[6]
- Daily medical clinic, nutrition support, referrals to hospitals
- Opioid substitution therapy programmes with Buprenorphine
- Conduct needle/syringe exchange and condom distribution [7]
- Provide individual and group counseling, ex. confidence, depression, etc.
- Ambulance provides client transportation for needed services
- Participation in community clean ups, neighborhood rallies, and skills training programmes [8]
Project Hunar
editIn May 2009, Sankalp launched a partnership with Bangalore based NGO AMBA CEEIC geared at providing sustainable livelihood training to a group of recovering clients. "Project Hunar" offer its residential clients introductory computer instruction through a visual recognition approach and help in developing professional skills, participation in educational sessions, and assistance finding group work in the data entry sector.[citation needed]
History of Financial Support and Partnerships
editFunders: European Commission, Deutscher Orden International,[9] UNESCO, UNODC, American Jewish World Service,[10] Mumbai District AIDS Control Society, Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society, AVERT Society, Annika Linden Foundation,[11] 1000 Club Members, and the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay North
Partners: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Lawyers Collective,[12][13] Narcotics Control Bureau, Sharan,[14] TTK Hospital, & AMBA CEEIC
References
edit- ^ 'We Have to Look at Primary Education as a Long-Term Medication' - Express Healthcare
- ^ AEGiS-15IAC: Overview of Harm Reduction Programme at Sankalp in Mumbai to prevent HIVAIDS in drug users
- ^ Harm Reduction As A Path To Holistic Rehabilitation | Changemakers Archived 2009-10-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust – India
- ^ Sankalp helps drug addicts reach a shared solution - Economy and Politics - livemint.com
- ^ Popularising harm reduction strategies | Interventions
- ^ 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women | Asia-Pacific HIV, Gender and Human Rights Community of Practice
- ^ NGO-Forum
- ^ DO-International
- ^ Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust – American Jewish World Service Archived 2010-06-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Annika Linden Foundation focuses in health and education projects for the disadvantaged
- ^ http://www.lawyerscollective.org/hiv-aids/current-cases/sankalp [dead link]
- ^ Citizen News Service (CNS): Major setback for scaling up Hepatitis C (Hep C or HCV) treatment
- ^ Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust