Category: News

  • Volunteer Training on Managing Depression in Elderly and Vulnerable Individuals

    Date: 30-Aug-2024 Location: Satyam Community Centre On 30th August 2024, a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme was conducted at the Satyam Community Centre by SARVAM, in collaboration with CPCL. The training focused on equipping volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to manage depression in elderly and vulnerable individuals within village communities. Depression, often more…

  • Review Meeting and Advanced Training for Palliative Care Volunteers

    Date: 23-Aug-2024 Location: Society House On 23rd August 2024, a review meeting and advanced training session were held for 23 Sarvam Volunteers at the Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry, in collaboration with Sanjeevan. This session aimed to enhance the volunteers’ skills in palliative care, building on their year-long experience of assisting patients in their respective villages…

  • Family Health Advisory Program Launch with JIPMER in SARVAM Villages

    Date: 20-Aug-2024 Location: Satyam Community Centre On 20th August 2024, the SARVAM team, in collaboration with the Department of Preventive & Social Medicine from JIPMER, initiated the Family Health Advisory Program at the Satyam Community Centre. The programme, focused on improving health outcomes in three selected SARVAM villages, began with comprehensive discussions on the needs…

  • Empowering Vision: SARVAM’s Life-Changing Eye Camp

    Date: 09-Aug-2024 Location: Aravind Eye Hospital From August 8th to 9th, 2024, SARVAM, Puducherry, in collaboration with Aravind Eye Hospital, conducted a significant eye camp aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable elderly individuals. Fifty participants, all over the age of 60, were screened for eye diseases, resulting in 39 being selected for cataract surgery.…

  • Celebrating Sri Aurobindo’s Legacy and National Pride with 350 Students

    Date: August 10-11, 2024 Location: 12 Villages On 10th and 11th August 2024, around 350 students across 12 villages came together with SARVAM, Puducherry, to celebrate Sri Aurobindo’s birthday and Independence Day. The dual celebration honoured Sri Aurobindo’s spiritual legacy while fostering a deep sense of national pride among the participants. The events began with…

  • Empowering Women through Digital Financial Literacy

    Date: 07-Aug-2024 Location: Satyam Community Centre On 7th August 2024, SARVAM, in partnership with PayNearBy, conducted a transformative workshop at the Satyam Community Centre, Puducherry, focused on promoting financial independence among rural women. Thirty participants were trained to use the PayNearBy app, specifically through the “Digital Naari” platform, which empowers women to become self-employed entrepreneurs…

  • Empowering Women through Sustainable Livelihood Activities

    Date: 31-Jul-2024 Location: Uruvaiyaru On 31 July 2024, SARVAM organised an impactful visit for women entrepreneurs to Uruvaiyaru, Puducherry, aimed at exposing them to sustainable livelihood activities. This initiative not only empowers women with valuable skills but also fosters economic growth within the community. By adopting sustainable practices, these entrepreneurs can create lasting change and…

  • Initial Session of Yoga ToT Programme

    Date: 30-Jul-2024 Location: Satyam Community Centre On 30 July 2024, SARVAM organised the initial session of its Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on integral yoga at the Satyam Community Centre, Puducherry, with the assistance of AuroYajna. This session aimed to train 25 village volunteers to teach yoga within their community, focusing on integral yoga practices…

  • Promoting Mental Wellness: Daily Habits Awareness Programme

    Date: 20-Jul-2024 Location: Satyam Community Centre On 20 July 2024, SARVAM, in collaboration with CPCL, organised an awareness session on daily habits to boost mental health for 50 women from seven communities at the Satyam Community Centre in Puducherry. The session aimed to address the low prioritisation and awareness of mental health among rural residents.…

  • Holistic Health Camp: Ayurveda and Allopathy for Rural Women

    Date: 20-Jul-2024 Location: Satyam Community Centre On 20 July 2024, SARVAM, in collaboration with CPCL, organised a medical camp and health awareness program at the Satyam Community Centre in Puducherry. The event featured a blend of Ayurveda and allopathic medicine, providing a comprehensive healthcare experience for 75 women from eight villages. The camp aimed to…