PATRON

His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias
Rev. Fr. Joseph Pereira — Managing Trustee
Mr. Denzil D’Souza — Chairman, P.N. Writer & Co. Ltd.
Mr. Herbert Almeida — I.P.S. (Retd. DIG)
Mr. Yazdi H Desai — Finance Director P.N. Writer & Co. Ltd
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 Kripa India
Mumbai Kripa Foundation
Helpline & Counseling Centre,
Mt. Mary Basilica,
Mt. Mary Road, Bandra (W),
Mumbai 400 050.
℡ +91 22 26405405, +91 22 26439295, +91 22 26418856
 kripamountmary@yahoo.co.uk
Kripa Drug Awareness, Counseling & Assistance, Rehabilitation &
Extended Care Centre,
C/o. Mt. Carmel Church,
81/A Chapel Road, Bandra (W),
Mumbai 400 050.
℡ +91 22 26405411, +91 22 26433027
+91 22 26429158 (Rotary-Kripa AIDS Helpline)
 +91 22 26418210
 kripabandra@gmail.com
Kripa Deaddiction cum Rehabilitation, Training & Research Centre,
Bhardawadi Municipal Hospital, 3rd floor,
Bhardawadi Road, Andheri (W),
Mumbai 400 058.
℡ +91 22 26778806, +91 22 26778569, +91 22 26778950
 +91 226778862
 kripadarc@yahoo.co.in
Kripa Counselling Centre
Bldg. No. 10, Bhimjawla Welfare Association
Dr. Ambedkar Road, Matunga Labour Camp,
Mumbai 400 019.
 +91 9224314784
Kripa Foundation Drop in Centre,
Jaldip Krida Mandal,
Matunga Labour Camp,
Mumbai 400 019
 +91 9224314784
Vasai Kripa Counseling, Deaddiction, Rehabilitation Centre,
Papdy, Vasai,
Dist. Thane 401 207
℡ +91 250 2326069, +91 250 2326521, +91 250 2324588
 +91 250 2328700
 kripavasai@dataone.in
Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS)
Papdy, Vasai
Dist. Thane 401 207
℡ +91 250 2326522
 kripaids@yahoo.com
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Pune Kripa Awareness, Counseling & Deaddiction Centre,
H/36, Papal Seminary Villa,
Peshia Lawn, Hingne Khurd,
Pune-Singhagad Road, Vithalwadi,
Pune 411 051.
℡ +91 20 24347080, +91 20 24348090
 kripapune@yahoo.com
Goa Kripa Deaddiction cum Rehabilitation & Extended Care Centre,
House No.1710, Soronto, Casa Albuquerque,
Anjuna-Vagator Road, Bardez,
Goa 403509.
℡ +91 832 2274949
 kripanjuna@hotmail.com
Mangalore Kripa Counseling & Rehabilitation Centre,
Kripa Foundation, National Highway No 17,
Coconut Garden, Nantoor,
Mangalore 575 002.
℡ +91 824 2418942
 kripafoundation@yahoo.co.in
Vadodara Jeevan Jyot CCC, Kripa Foundation,
Between Gayatri Shakti Pith & Dhiraj Hospital,
At & Po: Amodar Village,
Taluka: Waghodia, Vadodara,
Gujarat 390019.
℡ +91 2668 245042
 ccckripabaroda@gmail.com
Kripa Foundation,
12, Nive Danam Society,
B/H, Uma Nagar, Opp. Essar Petrol Pump,
Soma Talavadi, Dhabol Ring Road,
Vadodara.
℡ +91 265 6596970
 anantchristian@hotmail.com
Bareilly Kripa Foundation,
Near Bishop’s House,
63, Cantt, Bareilly 243 001,
Uttar Pradesh.
℡ +91 581 2425598
 paulnoronha.634@rediff.com
Delhi Astha - Kripa, Counseling, Deaddiction & Rehabilitation Centre,
M.C.D. Community Centre,
Opp. ‘D’ Block, New Ranjit Nagar,
New Delhi 110 008.
℡ +91 11 25700500
 asthafoundation@rediffmail.com
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Imphal Kripa Deaddiction cum Rehabilitation Centre,
Mantripukhri, Imphal 795 002,
Manipur.
℡ +91 385 2421102, +91 385 2427192
 kripaimp@sancharnet.in
Guwahati Kripa Foundation Counseling & Rehabilitation Centre,
33, Zoo Narangi Road, Hatigarh Chariali,
Guwahati 781 021,
Assam.
℡ +91 361 2413002
 kripaassam@gmail.com
Shillong Kripa Drug Awareness, Counseling & Rehabilitation Centre,
Near Anderson Compute Centre,
Lower Lachumier, Shillong 793 001,
Meghalaya.
℡ +91 364 2229276
 kripashg@rediffmail.com
Kolkata Kripa Counseling Centre,
139/B, Rashbehari Avenue,
Kolkatta,
West Bengal 700 029.
℡ +91 33 24657916, +91 33 24651960, +91 24649033
 kripa_calcutta@yahoo.co.in, jobaguha@gmail.com
Kripa Deaddiction & Rehabilitation Centre,
Boys Town of West Bengal,
P.O. Dakshin Alipore,
24 Parganas, Gangarampur,
West Bengal 743 503.
℡ +91 33 24809063
 sandeep_mitra@hotmail.com
Darjeeling Kripa Counseling & Rehabilitation Centre,
Mall Villa No.1,
C.R. Das Road,
Darjeeling,
West Bengal 734 101.
℡ +91 354 2254292
 kripadarjeeling@gmail.com
Nagaland Kripa Awareness, Counseling & De-addiction Centre,
Near Chrisitan Revival Church,
Upper Kenouzou, Kohima,
Nagaland 797 001.
℡ +91 370 2260789, +91 370 2260790
 +91 370 2241854
 kripanagaland@yahoo.co.in
REGIONAL RESOURCE TRAINING CENTRE (RRTC),
Red Cross Building,
Raj Bhavan Road, Kohima,
Nagaland 797 001
℡ +91 370 2290228
 rrtcne2@gmail.com
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 Kripa Worldwide
Germany Kripa Foundation,
Bruhlstrasse 26,
79664 Wehr-Oflingen,
Germany.
℡ 0049-7761 4745
Canada Kripa Foundation,
5482 Woodchase Crescent,
Mississauga, Ontario 423T9.
℡ 905-712-2162
The Yoga Foundation,
210-1330, 15th Avenue,
S.W. Calgary Alta,
Canada T3C 3N7.
℡ 403-228-5808
Ireland Barry O’Loughlin,
C/o Coolmine House,
19 Lord Edward Street,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
℡ 6794822, 6793765
Website: www.kripafoundation.org
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The Story of Kripa
In 1981, in the simple environs of a church compound in Bandra, Kripa (a Sanskrit word meaning
“grace”) was born with a priest, a doctor, a recovering alcoholic and three patients in attendance. In
just over two decades, Kripa has grown into the largest non-governmental organization in India help-
ing people suffering from chemical dependency and HIV infection. Today there are 59 facilities in
11 states in India – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal,
Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Meghalaya.
There are demands for services from other states like Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil
Nadu, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal.
Mother Teresa, one of the guiding spirits of Kripa blessed the Calcutta and Vasai Centers and had
always been a source of strength and support to Kripa over the years.
Kripa’s strength has been its unique blend of Western techniques e.g., the 12 Step programme of the
Alcoholics Anonymous, the Minnesota Model of Therapeutic Communities and Eastern disciplines
like Yoga and meditation, Vipassana practice, Chinese T’ai Chi Chuan and Japanese Shiatsu. Kripa
today enjoys one of the highest short and long-term recovery rates in India and the Kripa model is
being replicated in centers around the world.
Kripa inculcates a change in lifestyle and highlights the need to study risk perception, effectively as-
sist in harm minimization and train affected individuals to monitor life as an ongoing process of
spiritual growth.
Kripa’s broad spectrum of services to the community includes Training of Trainers in Chemical De-
pendency & Rehabilitation, and facilitating the work being carried out by law enforcement agencies,
educational institutions and other academic institutions involved in human services. A major area of
work involves supporting organized industry through the Employees Assistance Programme (EAP) /
Occupational Health Care for employees, under the aegis of the International Labour Organisation
(ILO), New Delhi Office, using a Community Based Rehabilitation Programme model. Currently we
are also conducting enhanced Peer Led Intervention programmes for Prevention of HIV among In-
jecting Drug Users in Dharavi (Maharashtra), Kohima (Nagaland), Shillong (Meghalaya) and Imphal
(Manipur) with funding support from the United Nations Office on Drug & Crime (UNODC), Re-
gional Office for South Asia, New Delhi.
Since 2002, Kripa’s involvement with its inclusive approach to HIV/AIDS care has been clarified
through various projects under the Kripa-AIDS initiative. Initiated through a Home Based Care ser-
vice with support from the Catholic Relief Services in Vasai Taluka in Thane District, The Vasai Re-
gion AIDS Control Society (VRACS) was born to cover a target population of around fifty thousand
people and soon added a Targeted Interventions component with support from the AVERT Society
(funded by USAID). Through a Networked Initiatives for Community Empowerment (NICE) model,
VRACS provides Surveillance, Management & Care, Awareness, Research & Training (SMART)
services to the community. After seven years of field-testing, the response and results are extremely
gratifying. It is Kripa’s intention to see this model reproduced in other areas of the country keeping
in mind the need to allow variations based on specific sociological and ethnic needs in other commu-
nities.
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Kripa’s Vision & Mission
♦ The Vision:
A global healing presence.
♦ The Mission:
Non-discriminating, supportive community living helping people to introspect and bring
about change in lifestyle, to alter the risk perception, to minimize harm and to see the need
to monitor life as an ongoing process of spiritual growth.
♦ Goal:
Empowering those affected by Chemical Dependency and HIV/AIDS.
♦ Objectives:
 To provide care treatment and support.
 To interface with community through prevention modules.
 To develop and implement training modules.
 To generate human resources.
 To include research in all aspects of service.
 To maintain international standards.
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Spotlighting Kripa’s Activities
♦ Counselling Centre
 Helpline
 Screening (Medical, Psychiatric)
 Counselor’s Evaluation
 Admission
 Family Systems Therapy and Family counselling
 Programme Orientation
 Other Group Dynamics
 Referral
 Public Relations
 Fund Raising
 Awareness Programmes
 Legal Cell
 EAP-Job line
 Networking with
• Government
• International agencies
• Social/Educational institutions
• Religious organizations
• Agencies doing similar work e.g. FAD, FINGODAP, COMBAT, etc.
 Documentation
♦ Detoxification
 Preventing & Managing withdrawals
 Other Medical Assistance
 Standardization of Treatment
 Counseling and Support
 Patient Self Analysis
 Counselor’s Evaluation/Psychiatric Screening
 Time Management
 Inputs and Work Assignments
 Psychometric testing
 Group Dynamics
 One-to-one Counseling
 Other Therapy modules (e.g., R.E.B.T)
 Prayer & Meditation
 Yoga/T’ai Chi
 Documentation of the above
 Discharge
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♦ Rehabilitation Centre
 Time Management
 Inputs and Work Papers
 One-to-one Counseling
 Group Dynamics
 Other Therapy modules
 Therapeutic Duty Assignments
 Psychiatric Monitoring
 Psychometric testing
 Medical and other monitoring
 Meditation
 Yoga
 Job placement with the organization
 Linkage with home and work
 Documentation of above
 Discharge
♦ Extended Care
 Occupational Rehabilitation & Income Generation
 Internee Period for potential staff and absorption
 After-care for the mentally compromised
 After-care for insolvents and those unable to relink to society
♦ Specifics
 At Vasai, Home based Care, Day Care & appropriate Training. (HIV-AIDS)
 At Vasai, Care, Support and Rehabilitation of Children (HIV-AIDS)
♦ Documentation & Research
 Programme Literature Preparation (Multi Language)
 Programme Awareness Material Preparation
 Form Designs and Printing
 Recovery Instrumentation Research & Development
 Management Information Systems
 System Research
 Feedback from Centers
 Preparation of Database
 Reports and Returns
♦ Training & Development
 Reference Library
 Programme Database
 Curriculum Development
 Training Programmes
 Human Resources Development
 Linkage & Affiliation to University/Social Service Organizations/International Agencies
for Accreditation
 Continuing Education for staff
 Certification
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The Kripa Institute of Research
The Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India recognizes Kripa Foundation as a
”Scientific & Industrial Research Organization” (SIRO) with effect from June 22, 2000 in
recognition of the vast body of information and insights built up over two decades in the field of
addiction management. Since then twenty research articles on psychosocial and therapeutic aspects
of Chemical Dependency and HIV/AIDS have been published in national and international journals.
Kripa resource persons have attended and made presentations of research and therapeutic outcomes
at various national and international symposia, workshops and conferences. The Ministry of Science
and technology approves Kripa Foundation, through recognition of the Institute of Research and
Technology as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) and in this connection is
sanctioned exemptions by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under Section 35(1)(iii).
The Kripa Institute of Training
The Kripa Institute of Training conducts regular programmes aimed at people working in the field as
well as those referred by other organizations of training and development. These programmes
provide exposure and enhance the information base and technical ability in both therapeutic concepts
as well as documentation. It is offered to medical, paramedical, social groups and experiential
counselors and students as well as graduates and post-graduates in the field. Kripa staff facilitated by
national and internationally recognized authorities and resource persons conducts programmes in
addiction management and HIV/AIDS care. The modalities of training include audio-visual,
electronic and text material. The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), an integral component
of the National Centre for Drug Abuse Prevention (NC-DAP) of the Ministry of Social Justice &
Empowerment (MSJE), Government of India, recognizes Kripa Institute of Training as a centre of
excellence.
KRIPA AIDS Initiative
Since the 1990s, apart from Chemical Dependency, Kripa also concerns itself with HIV-AIDS,
recognizing the vulnerability of this population because of their high- risk lifestyles. The
Kripa-AIDS initiative is a fairly new project with a philosophy of clinico-community HIV care and
support in a comprehensive manner.
Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS) under the Kripa - AIDS initiative is a pioneer project
and aims to address Advocacy, Surveillance, Awareness and Social Marketing, Prevention,
Medicare, Research and Training needs through the various project initiatives, component activities
and programmes such as:
♦ Elected Leaders Forum on AIDS in Vasai (ELFA)
♦ Counseling and Surveillance Network of Laboratories in Vasai (CSNL)
♦ Continuous Awareness Programmes and Initiatives to Tackle AIDS Longitudinally
(CAPITAL)
♦ Clinical Infectious Diseases Centre (CIDC)
♦ Home Based Care services
♦ Targeted Interventions
This past year has seen the scope of activities being extended to both HIV AIDS affected and
infected children under programme components supported by the Clinton Foundation (for Anti
Retroviral Treatment) and CHAHA Project of the HIV/AIDS Alliance (for general and household
support for Orphans & Vulnerable Children).
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Income Generation Projects
With inputs from ILO, Kripa has been able to focus some of its efforts on income generation projects
for clients and their dependants. Income generation projects have been started at various centers with
remarkable success. Fancy candle making continues at the Rehabilitation Centre, Goa. In Darjeeling,
knitting of woolen scarves and caps and making local medicines has been initiated.
Project Atmasahayak - ASHA, Guwahati
On 17th January 2010, Kripa Foundation and Action Aid In-
dia launched Project "Atmasahayak" managed by ASHA-A
Self Empowerment initiative - 1st Phase.
Usha International Training School will train PLHAs and
marginalized women in tailoring, embroidery and screen
printing for empowerment and income generation.
.
Kripa Bareilly going green
On 28th July 09, the centre started an Income Generation
Project by cultivating 3.5 acres of rice fields. The Bishop of
Bareilly, Rev Anthony Fernandes has taken a keen interest
in helping us out and by personally visiting the centre every
week to look at the progress.
2009 being the ‘Environment Year’ has also inspired the
Indian Overseas Bank to donate numerous fruit trees to
make the place more eco friendly and green.
Donors & Benefactors
♦ Writer Corporation
♦ Dr. Francis and Mrs. Chantal Pinto
♦ Earnest John Group of Companies
♦ EBCO Pvt. Ltd.
♦ Nicholas Piramal, Piramal Enterprises
♦ Starsingers, Oflingen, Germany
♦ Sir Dorabjee Tata Trust
♦ TATA Group
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Partners
Over the years Kripa has worked with a number of different groups who have enriched the organiza-
tion with their experience and expertise.
♦ International Organizations
 United Nations Drug Control Prevention (UNDCP)
 United Nations Office on Drug & Crime (UNODC)
 World Health Organization (WHO)
 CHART -INDIA Centres for Health & HIV/AIDS
 Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
 Alliance India
 International Labour Organization (ILO)
 European Economic Commission
 International Council of Alcohol & Addiction, Switzerland
 Indo German Social Service Centre
 MASHAV- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel
 Clinton Foundation
♦ National Organizations
 Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment- Government of India (MSJE)
 National Institute of Social Defense (NISD)
 Ministry of Science and Technology –Government of India
 National AIDS Control Organization (NACO)
 AVERT India
 Emmanuel Hospital Association
 Federation of Indian NGOs for Drug Abuse Prevention (FINGODAP)
♦ Corporate
 Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd
 Mahindra & Mahindra
 TATA Group
 Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL)
 Larson & Turbo
 Air India
 Mineral Ore Ltd
 Jindal Corporation
 Rashtriya Chemical Fertilizers Ltd
 NOCIL
 OTIS
 Sesa Industries, Goa
 Forbes Marshall
 Tilak Nagar Industries Ltd.
 Hiranandani — Vandrevala Foundation
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♦ Law Enforcement Agencies
 Mumbai Police
 Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
♦ Religious Organizations
 Archdioceses
 Dioceses
 Local Church Authorities
♦ Educational Institutions
 University of South Florida, USA – Partners for Training
 SNDT, Women’s University
 Mumbai University
 Pune University
 Mangalore University
 TATA Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
 Karve Institute of Social Sciences
 Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work
 Narsee Moonjee Institute of Management Studies
 Braille without Borders
♦ Health Care Institutions
 KEM Hospital
 Nair Hospital
 MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES
 St. Luke Catholic Medical Guild
♦ Associates
 American Psychological Association.
 International Council for Alcohol and Addiction. (Switzerland)
 Christian Medical Association of India, New Delhi.
 Armada (India) New Delhi.
 American Centre Mumbai.
 British Council Mumbai.
 International Association of Analytical Psychology (IAAP)
 USA India Jung Foundation
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A Calendar of Exceptional Events
Mumbai
1. Padmashree Award
On 14th April, 2009, Rev. Fr. Joe H. Pereira was
awarded the Padmashree by the Honorable
President of India, Smt. Pratibha Patil at the
Rashtrapati Bhavan with great fanfare in the
presence of the Honorable Prime Minister,
Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Home Minister,
Mr. Chidambaram among other felicities.
2. Kripa Nite
Kripa Foundation completed 28 years of service to the
Nation and the world. A program was organized at St.
Andrew's Auditorium in Bandra, and was attended by
our well-wishers and staff.
The Police Commissioner of Mumbai, Mr. D.
Sivanandhan was the Chief Guest of the function. In his
address to the audience he praised Fr. Joe, for the selfless
service that he has rendered to chemical dependants as
well as people suffering from HIV/AIDS and also gave
his assurance of his continued support and cooperation in
reaching out to the afflicted in his labour of Love. Mr.
Julio Riberio, former Police Commissioner of Mumbai,
Mr Ronnie Mendonca, and a number of Industrialists
graced the occasion with their presence.
3. Mumbai Marathon
On 17th January 2010, Fr. Joe Pereira took part in
the Mumbai Marathon organized by Standard Char-
tered
The Mumbai Marathon served as a perfect platform
to carry the message on social issues like water
conservation, clean environment, addiction and
HIV/AIDS.
The air was filled with echoes of slogans that
reflected the Kripa spirit and vision sending out the
message loud and clear to everyone.
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4. Moneta
Kripa Bandra put up an awareness stall for the
economic festival organized by Podar College from the
15th to 17th December 2009. Students from 100 colleges
all over India participated in the programme.
The resource people displayed life size IEC materials
and posters. Fliers and badges on anti-addiction were
distributed to those who visited the stall. They also pro-
vided information to the participants vide audio/video
material.
Dharavi
1. Ganpati Immersion
3rd September 2009 drew a large crowd at Dharavi, be-
ing the last day of immersion of the elephant god. The
H13 team took the opportunity to reach out to the com-
munity by putting up a water stall, where large numbers
of community members could avail of this facility.
Display of banners and IEC Materials were put up at
strategic points and there were many people who also
availed of information given by the team. Pamphlets on
the various aspects of addiction were also distributed.
2. Inauguration of the new counselling centre
The new centre for Counselling of Chemical
Dependency & HIV/AIDS was inaugurated on 2nd
March 2010 by Senior Inspector Hemant Patil along
with Fr. Joe Pereira, well-wishers and staff of Kripa
Dharavi.
The inauguration began with the serenity prayer after
which Fr. Joe suggested the need for a weekly Mohalla
Committee meeting so as to make people more aware of
the disease of addiction. Mr. Hemant Patil spoke on the
need for a counselling centre as this would help the
drug users in the area
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3. Mohalla Committee Group Meeting
On 25th March 2010, the Kripa Dharavi Team was
introduced to the Mohalla Committee Group Meeting at
Dharavi.
The goal was to foster greater cooperation and facilitate
greater penetrability of the facet of services meted out to
the vulnerable population of Street Addicts and Persons
infected and affected by HIV AIDS in the Dharavi area.
The interconnectivity between crime and addiction and
the gaps in solving this problem were highlighted by
Inspector Hemant Patil who urged the group to refer
patients to the centre.
4. Kripa Dharavi Project
The Kripa Dharavi Project for Chemical Dependency
and HIVAIDS Control is a continuum of the UNODC
H13 Project implemented by Kripa Foundation since
April 2007 to prevent the transmission of HIV AIDS in
Intravenous Drug Users in the Dharavi region. It thus
not only encompasses this core activity but also extends
to providing substance abusers in the area with
community based de-addiction and rehabilitation
facilities & medical and psychosocial care and support .
The project continues the spectrum of programs and facilities that have benefited this marginalized
and highly neglected population of mainly street drug abusers and their sexual partners. ”
5. Kripa Street Children Project
The Kripa Street Children Project for Chemical
Dependency and HIV AIDS is a continuum of the
project implemented by Kripa Foundation since April
2001 to provide basic amenities like shelter, food,
clothing along with education, medicines and
entertainment for the marginalized children of Dharavi.
Activities like outreach and awareness programmes are
conducted for this vulnerable target population by the
project team. Post Admission, individual and group
counselling are provided to the children.
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Vasai
1. NGO Forum – Janhit Samithi
The NGO Forum was organized by the core
committee of Janhit, NUW VOTES was held on 18th
July 09 at Kripa Vasai with a view to create a
platform to initiate networking of NGOs in the Vasai
region, to resolve the issue related to human dignity of
the poor and to enhance project writing skills of the
NGOs in order to enable their organization to secure
funds.
The target audiences were Project & Assistant
Coordinators of NGOs located in Vasai. A session on
project writing and methodology were also presented.
2. Christmas Celebration
The Christmas party for underprivileged children
has become a tradition at Kripa Vasai. This year,
this memorable event was held on the 30th
December 2009, and was attended by 776 children
from 9 orphanages in and around Vasai region.
The programme commenced with a Thanksgiving
Prayer Service led by Fr. Joe, followed by a number
of variety entertainment programmes. Santa graced
the occasion with his presence much to the joy of
the children. Snacks and dinner were served to all
present along with gift hampers to all the children.
2. Centre Heads Meet
The Centre Head Meet was held from the 13th to 15th December 2009 at Kripa Vasai. The purpose of
the meet was to scrutinize the two dimensions of management namely finance and the service
component.
The main issues discussed were, the training of staff, new research projects, to initiate HIV related
projects/activities in all centres, to implement income generation projects and to create a strong
networking system with self help groups, religious organizations.
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Pune
1. 10th Anniversary Celebration
Kripa Pune celebrated its 10th Anniversary on 15th
December 2009. The function was inaugurated by
lighting the lamp at the hands of Fr. Joe, ACP
Deshmukh and Mrs. Anuradha Karkare among
other dignitaries.
The ACP promised to extend cooperation from the
police department and also emphasized on the posi-
tive change seen in an addict through the rehabilita-
tion process.
Fr. Joe blessed the staff for their contribution to society and spoke on the need to work together with
the police department as both contribute to supply reduction and demand reduction respectively.
More than 50 recovering addicts were presented tokens, and the house magazine “Abhivyakti”, a
collection of creative inputs from patients was released.
Goa
1. International Day against Illicit Drug and Trafficking
Kripa Goa, in collaboration with Sesa Goa,
organized a series of events from 20th to 26th June.
The events included poster and paper bags
competitions, singing programmes, testimonies and
talks on the various aspects of addiction; its correla-
tion with HIV/AIDS, role of the family & the Kripa
Model.
A highlighting feature of the programme was that
the paper bags were auctioned and the proceeds of
the sale would be given to needy patients.
2. Awareness Programme in collaboration with Mineral Foundation
An awareness programme was conducted on
substance abuse & HIV/AIDS on 12th January for
women at Savordem Panchayat, Savordem in
collaboration with Mineral Foundation, Goa.
Talks were given on substance abuse, its effect on the
family, HIV/AIDS, modes of transmission, prevention
and treatment. There was also a question and answer
session on the topics discussed.
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Mangalore
1. 10 Days Deaddiction Camps
Kripa Mangalore in association with Canara Organization for Development and Peace (CODP) held
two, 10 day de-addiction camp from 17th — 26th May 2009 at Nirmala Niketan convent and 23rd
September — 2nd October 2009 at Nidpalli Church Campus respectively.
The first camp was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Stany
Fernandes, who stated the need for such camps in all
areas and the benefit of such camps on addicts and their
families. The staff emphasized that the camps also
provide a strong platform for public awareness on
addiction and other related drug issues. There was
excellent sharing by two patients. The camp was well
attended by 21 patients who received the benefits of
various therapeutic sessions
The second camp was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Onil
D’Souza, Director of CODP who in his presidential
speech expressed the need to reach out to the
community living in the rural area as many of them
were not even aware of alcoholism. Input sessions were
conducted for the patients, recovering AA members
shared their personal experiences and games were or-
ganized. There were 21 participants present.
Bareilly
1. Food Distribution
Under the able guidance of the centre manger, the staff
of Kripa Bareill distributed food, blankets, shawls and
clothes to the poor and needy in three villages in the
near by areas.
These kind donations were sent by friends and well
wishers based abroad.
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Vadodara
1. Children’s Day
On 14th November 2009, in collaboration with
Radio City – Zindagi Mubarak, Kripa Baroda
started a campaign for donations in the form of
clothes, grocery and stationery for Children Living
with HIV/AIDS (CLHAs) as a form of social
security.
The children were presented with gifts hampers
consisting of school stationery, clothes, biscuits and
sweets by various dignitaries present.
30 families were given grocery kits of essentials like rice, wheat and lentils. 2 boys have also been
sponsored for their education fees.
2. International World AIDS Day
Kripa Baroda commemorated World AIDS Day
in coordination with the Anti Retroviral
Treatment (ART) centre, SSG Hospital by
carrying out an awareness drive.
The members went around various areas in the
city on 30th November 2009 and 1st December
2009 to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and
its prevention. There was also a question answer
session from many college students who
participated in the rally.
3. New Rehabilitation Centre
On 15th February 2010, Kripa Baroda
inaugurated its new rehab centres amidst
well-wishers, patients and staff of the centre.
The new rehabilitation centre being centrally
located has better infrastructure and facilities
for the benefit of the clients who access the
centre.
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Imphal
1. 26th International AIDS Candle Memorial
Kripa Foundation Imphal observed 26 th
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial under the
theme “Together, We are the solution” on 17th of
May 2009. All the staff and volunteer observed a
one minute silent for the departed souls and they lit
the streets of Chingmeirong with candles.
This observance is to remind us of the lives lost
because of the disease, to support and strengthen
those afflicted and affected and to defend those not
infected by the disease
2. International World AIDS Day
Kripa Imphal observed World AIDS Day on 1st
December 2009 in collaboration with Kongpal Student
Welfare Club, Imphal.
A key note address was given by the Project Manager,
Kripa CRS LIFE AID Project who spoke on community
participation of people infected with HIV/AIDS to
combat the disease.
A community participatory program (quiz competition)
was also organized as part of the awareness programme
3. Construction of the new Rehabilitation Centre
The construction of the new rehab centre at
Koirengei, Imphal started on 27th March
2010.
This 1 acre of land, donated by the
Archdiocese of Imphal will have a 50
bedded capacity along with a meeting hall
for training programmes, outdoor
playground for recreation among other
necessary rehabilitation facilities.
Located near the Catholic Medical Centre
(CMC) hospital, this new centre will also
have referral services for medical
emergencies.
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Kolkata
1. International Day against Illicit Drug and Trafficking
Kripa Kolkata in collaboration with
Narcotics Control Bureau organized a kiosk
near the counseling centre. Awareness was
generated among the general public through
information given by the staff. Pamphlets,
T-Shirts and Caps were distributed the
public. Around 500 people visited the kiosk.
2. 21st Anniversary Celebration
Kripa Calcutta celebrated its 21st
Anniversary on 7th February. A
programme was organized to solemnize
the occasion. The function was
inaugurated by Fr. Joe and well attended
by around 500 people including
in-patients, ex-patients and their families
who later presented song and dance
performances.
Messages sent by His Grace, The Bishop
of Baruipur and The Missionaries of
Charity were read. The function ended
with a Thanksgiving prayer.
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Darjeeling
1. Gearing up for Community Service
In May 2009, Darjeeling suffered a natural
disaster – the ‘Aila’ cyclone. Continuous
downpour caused massive landslides which
resulted in a tremendous loss to property and
human lives.
The patients and staff of Kripa Darjeeling
immediately volunteered for disaster
management and community service by
clearing mud and debris from the affected
areas. They carried the injured and dead to
hospitals and rehabilitated those who were
rendered homeless.
2. International Day against Illicit Drug and Trafficking
To commemorate Anti Drug Day, the clients and
staff of Kripa Darjeeling in collaboration with
District Information and Cultural Affairs and the
Inner Wheel Club organized a Poster Exhibition
in the town itself. Pamphlets were distributed to
students of schools and colleges and to the general
public in key areas.
An ‘On the spot quiz competition’ on different
aspects of drugs and addiction was conducted and
the winners were awarded with prizes. The
feedback received served as an indicator of the
awareness levels of students and general public.
3. International World AIDS Day
In collaboration with Prakash Community Centre, Kripa Darjeeling commemorated World AIDS
Day by putting up an awareness stall on HIV and Antiretroviral therapy programme.
A signature campaign was organized for demand of better treatment facilities for People Living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) and the memorandum submitted to the District Magistrate.
A live concert was also organized by 3 bands in the city and an exhibition was held by members of
the NGO network who showcased their work in the field of addiction and HIV/AIDS.
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Shillong
1. Awareness Programme for general community
In collaboration with the District Health Society (RNTCP)
East Khasi Hills, Kripa Shillong conducted an awareness
programme on 18th January 2010 for the general community
in the Tyrsad District.
The topics were on Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS and
Tuberculosis. The resource team addressed the gathering
through the public address system and pamphlets were
freely distributed to all.
2. Awareness Programme for Street Children
Kripa Shillong in collaboration with Shishu Shiksha Ghar
Jhalupara Shillong organized Awareness cum Counseling
Programme for Street Children on the 20th March 2010 at
Jhalupara Shillong.
The purpose was to provide Awareness of the danger of Drug
Abuse and change in lifestyle. Some of the identified Dendrite
Users shared their experiences. The children were served
refreshments and educative materials were presented to them.
Nagaland
1. Harmony Run
Staff and Clients of the Kripa Nagaland Drop in Centres
along with people of other NGOs, schools, military
personnel participated in the rally of the National
Integration Youth Harmony Run 09. The occasion was part
of the 25th year celebration of its Youth Wing. The
run was flagged of by Mr. Lalthara, Chief Secretary, Govt.
of Nagaland from the State Academy Hall. Shirts and
appreciation certificates were given to the participants.
2. International World AIDS Day
On 1st December 2009, Kripa Nagaland commemorated
World AIDS Day at the Regional Resource Training
Centre (RRTC) and well attended by staff from the en-
tire drop in centres spread across Kohima.
The programme continued with a sharing by a ‘Person
living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) who spoke on combat-
ing the epidemic with the help of Kripa Foundation.
There was a beautiful rendition by recovering addicts.
The program concluded with a One minute silent prayer
in memory of the people who died of the disease.
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Guwahati
1. Awareness Programme at Darwin School
On 9th December 2009, Kripa Assam conducted a one
day awareness programme for the students of Darwin
School of Business.
The resource team discussed types of drugs, dangers of
substance abuse and its relation to HIV AIDS. The
programme concluded with a question answer session.
2. Awareness Programme for Street Children
In collaboration with Guwahati Street Children Project, World
Vision and Kripa Assam, on 17th February 2010, an Awareness
Programme on Substance Abuse & Counselling, was conducted
at the Baptist Church compound, Guwahati for a large number
of Street Children
The children were made aware on the dangers of inhalants and
how to live a positive lifestyle.
Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS)
1. New Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC)
On 29th January 2010, Vasai Region AIDS Control Society
(VRACS) inaugurated its new ICTC Centre at Vasai
Public Health Centre.
The centre will provide basic information on HIV AIDS
and Tuberculosis, conduct diagnostic tests, and promote
behavioral change to reduce vulnerability and link people
with other prevention, care & treatment services and to
report to VRACS for further treatment and support.
2. International Women’s Day
Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS) commemo-
rated International Women’s Day on 12th March 2010 at
Kripa Vasai. Around 48 women affected and afflicted with
HIV-AIDS were present for this occasion.
The key resource persons were lawyers and officers of the
Integrated Children Development Scheme (ICDS) who pro-
vided knowledge of their rights and government schemes so
as to strengthen the capacity of single women.
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Capacity Building ( Internal and External)
A major component of the Kripa Foundation module is capacity building. Periodic in-house pro-
grammes such as work-shops, trainings, etc. are organized and conducted to enhance the standard of
functioning of the organization. Staff from other organizations are also invited to attend these pro-
grammes. In addition, the faculty of Kripa is also invited as resource people for programmes con-
ducted by external organizations.
1. Sensitization Programme for Institute of Nursing
A one day sensitization programme on Chemical Dependency
and HIV-AIDS was organized on 12th June 2009 at the Vasai
Centre for 25 students of Institute of Nursing Education as a part
of their curriculum activity. Rob Harris, a yoga enthusiast,
conducted sessions on yoga and meditation. The staff of Vasai
spoke on topics like, ‘Disease of Addiction’ and ‘Kripa Model’.
The staff of VRACS gave valuable inputs on HIV-AIDS. A
feedback and question-answer session concluded the programme.
2. Training programme for nursery teachers
A training program was organized and conducted by Vasai Region AIDS Control Society (VRACS)
at Kripa Vasai on 18th June 2009 for Aanganwadi teachers on the ‘Basics of HIV / AIDS’. This was
attended by 14 teachers from the area. The session was conducted by the Medical Consultant of
VRACS. The sessions were on the statistical word-picture of the global and local scenario, symp-
toms, modes of transmission, testing for HIV, universal precautions, role of the family and stigma &
discrimination.
3. Sensitization Programme for NGOs
In collaboration with RRTC-NE1, Kripa Assam organized a 2 day
workshop for NGOs on 2nd and 3rd July in Guwahati. The purpose
of this programme was to provide an exposure for community level
sensitization, awareness and programme implementation potential
in the fields of drug abuse and HIV prevention.. About 25
participants from various NGOs participated in the programme.
4. Training Programme for Vandrevala Foundation
In accordance with a request, Kripa Bandra organized a one day
training programme for the telephone counselors of Vandrevala
Foundation on 30th July 2009 with the purpose to empower them
with knowledge on chemical dependency and HIV/AIDS to enable
them to operate their ‘Mental Health helpline’.
Incase the calls would require a higher degree of intervention and
competence by specialists, the call would be diverted to Kripa
Foundation. If the case demands, the call may also be a conference
line connecting Kripa Foundation with their specialists.
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5. St. Luke’s Medical Guild
The St Luke’s Medical Guild of Mumbai organized a seminar on
‘Challenges and Approaches to Addiction Management’, presented
by the Kripa Foundation at the Dr. Rustom Choksi Auditorium at
the Tata Memorial Centre on 5th September 2009. The participants
were medical doctors, social workers, health care paraprofessional
and students.
The topics covered were ‘Understanding Addiction’ and ‘Responding to the Challenges of
Addiction’, ‘The Brain and Addiction’, ‘Addiction in the Workplace’, ‘The Family Impact of
Addiction’, ‘Ethical Challenges confronting Addiction’ and ‘Addiction and Social Perspectives’.
6. MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES
Kripa staff conducted a training programme for the medical and para professional staff of MSF at
their clinic premises at Khar, Mumbai on 23rd October 2009.
While MSF addresses issues related to treatment of HIV affected with ART treatment for simple and
complex cases, they have inadequate capacity and experience in addressing issues faced by many of
their clients who are chemically dependent.
The collaboration with Kripa Foundation is directed at providing capacity to their outreach workers
and medical staff in the field of chemical dependency with a view to identify those who require
significant interventions on an outpatient basis or full rehabilitation programme
7. National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) training programme
A one month in-house and exposure training was
conducted at Kripa Vasai for five participants,
organized by the National Institute of Social
Defence (NISD) from 28th October to 26th
November 2009.
Dr. M.S. Menon was the resource person for the
preliminary intensive training conducted at the
National Centre for Drug Abuse Prevention
(NCDAP) on cause and consequence of drug
abuse, processes for detoxification and
Deaddiction, counselling, co-morbidities of
physical & psychological nature, codependency
involving families, referrals, networking &
linkages.
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8. Workshop on Yoga
Under the able guidance of Rev. Fr. Joe Pereira, three workshops on
Yoga were conducted in Goa from the 11th to 27th January 2010. The
participants from the groups were from United States, Germany and
twenty priests from the Pastoral Institute St. Pius X, Goa.
The sessions were invigorating and the group were rejuvenated after
the day’s programme.
9. Kripa Personal Counselling — An update
Kripa Institute of Training conducted a counselling workshop for
Experiential Counsellors from all Kripa Centres in India from 27th
to 31st January 2010 in Bandra at Dr. Leo Barnes Foundation and
the Kripa centre at Vasai.
The sessions were on Professional vs. Experiential counselling, Eth-
ics of Counselling, The Science of Addiction, Carkhuff’s Model of
Personal Counselling, Relapse Prevention, Rational Emotive Behav-
iour Therapy and Counsellor Burnout and Documentation.
The training programme concluded with Fr. Joe’s sessions on The
Spirit of Kripa, Role Modeling and Psychology of the Selves and a
Yoga & Meditation demonstration.
10. Workshop on Analytical Psychology
A workshop was organized by Kripa and The Carl Jung Center at Dr.
Leo Barnes Foundation, from 26th to 28th February 2010 on the ‘Basic
tenets of Jung’s Analytical Psychology’ with emphasis on treatment
of Addiction and Psychiatric Disorders.
Dr. Ashok Bedi, a Jungian psychoanalyst was the resource person of
this program.
The sessions were informative and dwelt on the different com-
plexes that an individual operates with and how addicts in treat-
ment project these complexes on to the environment. Case Studies
were presented and analyzed using the Jungian method of therapy.
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Exposure Visits and Internship training
Bring affiliated to other partner organizations, Kripa conducts exposure visits and internship training
for their doctors, priests, staff, students, youth members, etc..
1. Braille without Borders
In accordance with a request from International Institute for Social
Entrepreneurs (IISE) Braille without Borders, an organization that
trains visually impaired people as natural detectors of social
problems in society, two students as a part of their curriculum did
internship in Kripa Vasai from 6th August to 24th September 2009,
to work on a project that would also benefit our organization.
The project suggested was to develop a unique post discharge follow up system for patients after
completing the Kripa Model of Recovery.
2. Presbyterian Church
On 1st October 2009, the youth members of the Presbyterian Church
visited Kripa Shillong to enhance their knowledge on addiction and
its harmful effects.
Accordingly the patients and staff of the centre put up a skit on fo-
cusing on how addiction affects the life of an individual and his
place in society.
3. Karve Institute, Pune
On 19th December 2009, ten medical and psychiatric social
work students from Karve Institute of Social Service, Pune vis-
ited the Drop in centre at Dharavi, Mumbai. The staff of the
centre conducted sessions on Substance Abuse and HIV AIDS
and on other project related activities.
4. Students from Germany
Three students from the University of Cooperative Education Ba-
den-Wuttemburg, Villingen – Schwenningen visited Kripa Dharavi
for a three month exposure visit.
Their practical training was to work with the marginalized children
and also to understand the culture and methodologies used by India
social workers.
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5. Visit by Dr. Russel Sawa
Dr. Russel Sawa, (Family Physician) affiliated to the University of Calgary met with the Kripa
Research Group on January 11th & 12th, 2010. The meet reinforced the joint collaboration with Dr.
Sawa and his team on “Spirituality and Healing." Experiences with analysis of various healers’
transcripts whom he had interviewed from various denominations were shared.
The other main focus was on the development of a proposal to be
submitted to the Templeton Foundation for a grant to study the
possible Role of the Kripa Model as a Spiritual Intervention in
promoting health during the rehabilitation of addicts. He also
visited Kripa Vasai and Dharavi for an experience of our work
with HIV AIDS and street children addicts.
6. Jnanganga Vidyapeeth ( D’Nobilli College, Papal Seminary)
On 18th February 2010, 10 brothers from the D’Nobilli College,
Papal Seminary visited Kripa Pune for an exposure visit. Their
purpose was to learn the Kripa Model. The staff conducted ses-
sions on the holistic approach to addiction treatment and other re-
lated topics.
6. The Foundation for Liberal and Managements Education (FLAME)
On 28th February 2010, 50 students and 4 faculty members of the
FLAME Institute visited Kripa Pune for a one day exposure visit
to gain further information on Kripa Model of treatment. They
interacted with the inpatients through one to one sessions and
recreation.
Other topics included Holistic approach to changes in lifestyle,
yoga and meditation and other therapies.
8. SWINDIA Exchange programme
On 16th March 2010, 10 students from Orebro University, Sweden, visited Kripa Pune as part of
SWINDIA (Sweden and India) exchange program to gain information about addiction and the Kripa
Model.
The program began with an orientation on the therapeutic aspect of
the Kripa Model through a briefing on the various therapies used.
The importance of outreach program and occupational therapy,
types of substance used, patterns of addiction, recovery rate, addic-
tion amongst women and addiction & rehabilitation across differ-
ent cultures were also discussed.
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 In Conclusion
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India recognize Kripa Foundation
for the important role it plays in the battle against addiction and AIDS. It has been notified as a
regional training centre for the North East region by N.I.S.D., Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment, Government of India and by voluntary organizations in India and abroad.
Networking is an avowed objective through organizations like Action Group on Drug Abuse,
Dorabjee Tata Trust and Forum Against Drugs in Bombay and the Substance Abuse Prevention Cell
in Calcutta. Caritas, India recently requested Kripa Foundation to be its Western Region resource
agency for mainstreaming HIV activities in its institutions.
Kripa Doctors and staff members have been identified as technical resource persons for Educational
& Training Programmes by social welfare institutions and departments like the Police, State Reserve
Police, Customs, Excise & Narcotics as well as various other agencies working in the country.
Kripa’s Managing Trustee continues to be a member of the High Level Committee in the Ministry of
Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India and a resource person to the International
Labour Organisation for setting up Employee Assistance Programmes at the workplace as well as
Community Rehabilitation. He is also on the faculty of The National Institute of Social Defense,
New Delhi.
With the expansion of Kripa into Assam, Kripa Foundation has covered the entire North Eastern
India.
F r . J o e P e r e ir a ,
Managing Trustee
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