Community Convergent Action is a community owned, community lead initiative. It is a network of volunteers, volunteering organisations and NGOs for the betterment and support of people and residential communities. It is organised into self managed committees with 2 representatives, 1 M &1 F for every 35 to 40 households.
Preliminary assessment to understand stakeholder acceptability, enablers and barriers in empowering village communities for Covid-19 risk-reduction in Pune District, Maharashtra.
Month: October 2021
Challenging social injustice in adults' social health and care serviceCANorfolk
Belinda Schwehr from the legal advice charity CASCAIDr shares her and CASCAIDr’s perspectives on key issues and developments in relation to adults’ health and social care services.
The Population and Public Health team at the BC Centre for Disease Control undertook a project to support the integration of data into the community health planning process in British Columbia.
Preliminary assessment to understand stakeholder acceptability, enablers and barriers in empowering village communities for Covid-19 risk-reduction in Pune District, Maharashtra.
Month: October 2021
Challenging social injustice in adults' social health and care serviceCANorfolk
Belinda Schwehr from the legal advice charity CASCAIDr shares her and CASCAIDr’s perspectives on key issues and developments in relation to adults’ health and social care services.
The Population and Public Health team at the BC Centre for Disease Control undertook a project to support the integration of data into the community health planning process in British Columbia.
Cities are becoming the most prominent context for social change in the world today, and they offer exciting opportunities for participative governance. A model of “systematic civic stewardship” frames the city as community-based, action-learning system. Leaders play key roles in neighborhood teams focused on local challenges (graduation rates, health outcomes, etc.), while learning and working with peers via city-wide communities of practice. We have much to learn about learning systems in any context—understanding how they work in communities and cities draws on organization experience and provokes new insights.
This workshop brought together, for the first time, the pioneers and the partner organisations of the Integrated Care and Support programme. It focused on building a learning community that will help develop, share and spread knowledge and solutions at scale and pace across the country.
More information: http://www.nhsiq.nhs.uk/news-events/events/integrated-care-and-support-pioneers-inaugural-workshop.aspx
More about the integrated care and support pioneers programme: http://www.nhsiq.nhs.uk/7862.aspx
View the slides from the Community First presentation at the conference and relaunch event on Friday 6th November at Bletchingdon village hall.
Speakers included:
1. Cllr Barry Wood, Leader of Cherwell District Council 'New housing developments: role of the voluntary and community sector'
2. Maggie Scott, Chief Policy Officer at Oxfordshire County Council: 'Challenges (or opportunities?)'
3. Rachel Coney, CEO Healthwatch Oxfordshire 'An ageing population: importance of community support'
The Four Lane Road in Kanyakumari District Currently Under Construction. As o...Shiju Nesamony
The four lane highway under construction in Kanyakumari is causing huge ecological damages. Several lakh trees have been cut without any permissions. Several aquifers have been sealed. The costs continue to get escalated for no understandable reason. As of 2021, it might take more than 5 years to complete the construction of the highway at the pace that it is being constructed at present.
Monitoring Health for the SDGs - Global Health Statistics 2024 - WHOChristina Parmionova
The 2024 World Health Statistics edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work. It also highlights the findings from the Global health estimates 2021, notably the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
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ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
2. Introduction
• Under the leadership of Thiru. T. Mano Thangaraj, Honourable Minister,
Information Technology, Govt. of Tamil Nadu and In-charge for COVID Care in
Kanyakumari District, a detailed discussion took place with general public and
Voluntary Organizations.
• It was decided to converge all efforts of the Government with the Voluntary
Sector on a mission mode as done during the Total Literacy Campaign.
• Voluntary Organizations will provide Volunteers at the grass root level starting
from Panchayat Wards.
• Convergence at various levels.
• NGOs oversee the activities
• At the grassroots, everyone is volunteering for a Common Cause.
• Thiru. M G Devasahayam IAS (Retd.) is also giving guidance.
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3. Rationale
Fight against Covid19 aiming at
• Prevention of infections in the current (second) wave
• Getting prepared with mitigation plans and field structure for any future emergencies
Developing a model for Government – People collaboration for the
development of the District
• Collaborative efforts of NGOs, VOs and Volunteers with grassroots leadership and
initiatives from the community
• Volunteers from the community understand and engage with people better through
grassroot level, need based efforts - Specific issues also can be easily addressed
• Government – People collaborative action
• Combining the strengths of Government, NGOs, VOs and Individual Volunteers
• Strong, responsive emergency/ disaster support mechanism
• Developing leadership and ownership in the community
Together with the government, by the community
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4. Outline of the Engagement
• Purpose: Convergence of all efforts of the Government with the Voluntary Sector
on a mission mode
• Convergence aiming at complimenting the efforts avoiding duplication
• Voluntary Organizations will provide volunteers at the grass root - Panchayat
Wards.
• Convergence at various levels – Panchayat, Block and District
• Each Stake holder in the platform have specific roles – Government to drive and
CCA to partner and make interventions effective thereby enhance results.
• Panchayat and Block Committee to monitor field activities and provide
coordination
• District level committee will monitor, evaluate and make course corrections as
and when necessary – NGOs will provide feedback and support with strategic
inputs including knowledge and technical inputs
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5. Approach (5 E)
Enlist
• Volunteers & Resources
• Voluntary Agencies
• NGOs
Engage
• The community in a systematic and ongoing manner
• Interaction with health department, local bodies, educational institutions etc.
Empower
• The community - Knowledge and Information – Remove Fear and Stigma
• Channelise support and assistance from government
Ensure
• Monitoring and evaluation of results
• Support in decision making
• Proactive planning and action in the field
Enforce • Government plans and initiatives
• Community led, monitored and owned
Result oriented intervention going beyond providing support
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6. Community Convergent Committee Structure
Ward Level (WCCC)
Municipal Level
(MCCC)
Ward Level (WCCC)
Town Panchayat Level (PCCC)
Ward Level (WCCC)
Village Panchayat Level
(PCCC)
Block Level (BCCC)
District Level (DCCC)
Medical Consultation Counseling
Volunteer Training and
Development
Data and Reports
Content &
Communications
IT Support
• The base would be one Ward
Level Committee for 200 to
300 households and minimum
one representative for every
35 to 40 households
• More than one Ward Level
Committee wherever
Required
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7. Ward Level Community Convergent
Committee (WCCC)
The Ward Level Community Convergent Committee is key for Community Convergent Action
Convergent
Action
Government
• Information Sharing
• Field Coordination
• Tracking and Tracing
• Sanitation and Hygiene
• Supply of Resources
• Vaccination Camps
NGO/VO
• Orientation and Training
• Physical and Financial Support wherever
possible
• Monitoring and support
WCCC Members Government and NGO/ VO Support
Coordinator
Awareness & Communication
Family Level Health Monitoring
Tracking and Tracing
Testing & Vaccination
Sanitation Monitoring
Food Assistance
Home Patient Care
Patient Child Care
Transportation Assistance
IT, Information Assistance &
Hospitalisation Assistance
Panchayat Level Tele-calling and
coordination
Field Reporting and
Documentation
Field
Response
Back End
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8. Panchayat Level Committee (PCCC)
Members
• Coordinated by a Community leader
( man/woman) who commands respect in
the society because of social involvement
• Panchayat President
• Cooperative society members
• One Male and One Female representative
of every ward committee.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Giving guidance and support to ward committee members
• Sharing information
• Arranging food as and when it is needed for people in home quarantine
• Arranging vaccination camps
• Ensuring Sanitation, Hygiene
• Maintaining a Social Media group for communication, sharing information and updates
• Any other work as per need
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9. Block Level Committee (BCCC)
Members
• Block Level Nodal Officer
• Health Department Official
• Panchayat Officials
• DEO
• Two Representatives per Panchayat (Male
and Female )
Roles and Responsibilities
• Providing assistance to Panchayats/ wards
• Help in mobilising food
• Arranging vaccination camps
• Being a link in Community Convergence
• Maintaining a helpline
• Coordinating with Voluntary agencies
• Maintaining a Social Media communication group for communication, sharing
information and updates
• Any other work as per need
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10. District Level Committee (DCCC)
Members (DCCC)
• District Collector
• Joint Director, Health Dept.
• CEO
• DROs
• PO DRDA
• AD Panchayats
• DDM NABARD
• LDM
• Nodal Officers of Blocks
• 10 to 12 representatives of Voluntary
agencies
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Roles and Responsibilities
• Complete Covid Management
• Managing Helpline
• Ensuring information update in website (Hourly)
• Coordination with Step-One
• Periodical online reviews, initially everyday till there is good reduction in
spread and till the grass root committees become fully functional. After that
need based.
11. Annexure 1: NGO Form - Screen Shots
Each NGO/ VO will provide information on their capabilities through a firm commitment of volunteers and resources
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12. Annexure 2: Volunteer Registration Form Snapshot
Online Form in English Online Form in Tamil Soft Fillable & Printable Form
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13. Annexure 3 – Ward Community Convergence
Committee Profile
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14. Thank You
Mr. Thomas Franco +91 9445000806 | Mr. Maria Dhasan +91 9443204985
Mr. V N Shiju +91 9176699228
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