PAPER PUBLICATION BY CHETANA

Dear All

In continuation to its first paper publication, the second paper has been accepted for publication and the Abstract of eh same is pasted below as:

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ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CSOs – CHETANA FOUNDATION

A CASE STUDY

N. Lakshmi Narayana¹ & A. Tagoor ²

¹Advisor, Chetana Foundation, Hyderabad. Email: grcnln@gmail.com

²Secretary, Chetana Foundation, Hyderabad. Email: chetana.ngohyderabad2004@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Disability is the barrier and affects the health and wealth of the targeted people. Disability, Poverty and Development works as a cause and consequence of each other and further deepens the poverty with vulnerabilities which lower their quality of life. Among the person with disabilities, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities are the most affected as they need services and supports on life cycle basis. The increase in disability population is alarming the government and other stakeholders for providing need based interventions, training and rehabilitation so that an attempt can be made to make them part of the inclusive community as contributing member. The task is very much dynamic and government do have some limitations in reaching all the targeted groups. In view of these limitations civil society organizations that are very near to the groups can bridge the gap. SWOT Analysis reflects that the improved coordination between the government and CSOs on the basis of DIME Model works effectively for the empowerment of the groups which includes the prevention of disability and creation of barrier free environment. An attempt has been made for the organizational development of CSOs. Chetana Foundation is the registered voluntary service organization working for the empowerment of the persons with mental retardation other associated disabilities has made a significant impact with difference. The service journey of Chetana works as a good case study for the stakeholders to fallow and strengthen other service providers with better capacities.

Key Words: Development, Disability, Rehabilitation, Empowerment, Inclusion, Sustainability, Quality of Life.

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Looking forward to have more such need based publications..... 

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