Ongoing Projects

By Chalice Canada

Duration – Began in 2011

Program began in 2011 at Imphal site covering seven project villages with a vision to encourage and help the rural poor students to be able to access and avail better education system. Under the sponsorship program, Chalice also provides assistance to sustain the family livelihood by providing skills and financial help in Health and Hygiene, Income Generation, Community Development programs, savings etc.

Chalice works in impoverished communities to help struggling families overcome the cycle of poverty. Education is the first and most important step in breaking the cycle.

Our vision statement includes “A world where all children and families live in communities of life and love” and Mission is “To reveal God's love in action by serving the poor, with the Global Community”

Chalice is an international aid charity focused on child, family, and community development. We work closely with different communities to provide care for the many children and families caught in the dehumanizing grip of poverty.

Since its inception, Chalice has been restoring hope and dignity to the people through our sponsorship program. Children and elders are selected for sponsorship based on need and family circumstances, regardless of race, age, ability, gender, or religion.

Our Program Intervention includes:

1. Sponsorship of children
2. Nutrition Program
3. Capital Projects and Human Development Programs
4. Disaster and Critical Needs Response

Our core values:

• Stewardship
• Faithfulness
• Integrity
• Commitment
• Compassion
• Respect
• Diversity

Since 2011, Chalice Sponsorship Program under the Direct Family Funding have reached out to seven villages of Manipur, namely:

Funded by – Misereor Germany

Supported Caritas India

Launched on 1st of Nov’2022

The Project FARM NE IV (Facilitating Agricultural Resilient Measures for North East Phase-IV) was launched on 1st of Nov’2022 at Yaipharok under Kangpokpi District. Through self-help and increased self-confidence, the living conditions of empowered communities have significantly improved in the areas of Economy/Income, Panchayati Raj and Health. 872 targeted families can produce enough food for their needs and can also meet their food requirements in terms of quality and 418 selected smallholder farmers are able to sell their produce at local markets

Funded by – Misereor Germany

Started on April 2023

Health project in DSSS is one of the most important projects through which many poor women and children get benefits, especially better health services in the remotest villages of Manipur. The project covers three districts Ukhrul, Senapati and Chandel. Project is implemented in 5 health centers containing in 40 villages.  The centers are situated in Chingjaroi and Longpi in Ukhrul district, Purul and Willong in Senapati district and Tengnoupal District. The proposed project seeks to provide complete cascade of maternal and child health services; (including ANC, Institutional delivery, Appropriate feeding, growth monitoring, nutritious, immunization and treatment of various ailments, and also control of specific deceases related to Alcohol in target area.

The project has two Objectives and are focused on- Improving the quality of maternal and child health services in the target villages by increasing the consumption of IFA (Iron Folic Acid tablet), facilitating of ANC visits of pregnant women to health care facilities, providing community health services, promoting preparation of nutritious food among households, reduction of alcoholism in the target area, creating awareness, linkage affected people with social security schemes of Government and obtaining recognition of the service provided by the mission health care facility by the Government.

In order to achieve these objectives, there are various activities conducted in state office, health centre and village level.

NCDC Project

Began on January 2023

The project aims to achieve inclusive and sustainable transformation of the Fisheries sector through the creation of a holistic and supportive ecosystem for the formation of 500 FFPO, 300 of which would be formed under PMMSY and 200 FFPO would be set up through convergence with the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DACFW) ongoing FPO Scheme. This Scheme aims to facilitate the development of vibrant and sustainable income oriented fish farming (FFPOs as self-sustaining business enterprises) that would lead to the overall socio-economic development and wellbeing of fishing communities. The project is implemented in Bishnupur and Chandel DistrictThe rationale for setting up Fish Farmer Producer Organizations is based on the premise that collectivization of fish farmer producers, a majority of whom are small and marginal, has a direct effect on increasing fish farmer incomes, through key interventions for: securing production by increasing productivity and reducing costs access to quality seed and feed adding value to production through reducing transaction costs, increased investment and economies of scale by up scaling production, trade and bulk selling of the Fish produce or its further processing into downstream products, enabling access to technology, enabling diversification of produce etc., cutting down intermediaries and above all, holding and capacity building over a five year period from their inception.

Funded by Misereor Germany

Duration 2022 Oct. – Sep. 2025

In conflicting areas especially in the northeastern region of India, Manipur in particular, people live in such an environment where every morning they wake up with mind-boggling news where their mind is not free from violence. It was seen that people in such areas feel that conflict and violence not only begin in the ‘minds’ of the people but it is a reality. This ‘mind-set’ that ought to become the target of peace-building initiatives, must also include taking practical robust steps in conflict resolution and peace-building. As a result of the urgent need to build peace for peaceful co-existence among different ethnic communities in the state, the implementation of the project activities began in February, 2023. The newly recruited team of staff had identified 20 villages and 13 schools in four districts of Manipur: Churachandpur, Chandel, Ukhrul and Senapati with a special focus on formation of Peace Clubs in schools and villages so that peace education begins from families and schools wherein people will co-exist in peace and harmony in society.

SCHOOL PEACE CLUBS

The Peace Project under NEDSSS, Guwahati through DSSS, Imphal, a Peace Club is composed of 15 girls and 15 boys (30) of elementary classes. Thirteen Peace Clubs have been formed in 13 schools in 4 Districts of Manipur. The Peace Club Meeting and Celebration is the regular meetings of the Peace Clubs, where the members come together to share, learn and plan, in view of building a peaceful society. They share their experiences and express their aspirations in gathering. It is a powerhouse from where each Peace Clubs member draw strength for collective growth.

The Procedure:

Peace Celebration follows a seven step procedure. To begin, the members of the Quality Peace Club sit in the form of a circle around a lit candle; to remind the members that everyone is equal with all the uniqueness we hold within. No religion, tribe, cast, language, or colour will separate us. All of us belong to one God as his children.

THE GREETING CODE

Greetings: “Peace to you”              Response: “Peace to you too”                                  

Sacred Code

“Every day, every moment, I am becoming a peace lover, a peace maker, and a peace promoter”

1. Ice Breaking (10 mts)

The peace gathering begins with friendly games and action songs to break away the shyness in them and create an atmosphere best suitable to them. This helps the members to be at ease in the group which would promote friendship and enable a free sharing among them.

1. Peace Prayer (2mts).

The members of the Quality Peace Club sit in silence to pray. One of the members prays for Peace. The prayer is done to endorse religious harmony, and imprint the message of peace in the minds of the young members that we are children of the same God. This encourages children to pray for peace.

1. Meditation (5mts).

To attain self-realization, the members are encouraged to inculcate the habit of meditation. It helps gain rest, self-confidence, concentration and compassion. This exercise leads on the path of healing. Meditation enables members to be more positive and compassionate with a peaceful mind. Animator of the group invites all to close eyes and become aware of oneself by doing deep breathing exercise and seeking reconciliation.

1. Learning/Sharing Session (20mts).

This is the time when sessions are taken on the topics mentioned below according to the need of the members to impart maximum knowledge about the importance of having a peaceful heart and a peaceful society.  At the end of the year, each of the students are evaluated to see the changes that have taken place in them.

It is also the time when the members get an opportunity to share their thoughts, views, opinions and experiences. They are given a platform where they can enhance their communication skills, leadership quality, and build up their level of confidence.

1. Action Plan and Evaluation (15mts).

This is a frank sharing of their activities, achievements, failures and suggestions for the better functioning of the Quality Peace Club. They freely express their opinions and ideas for enhancing and making the Quality Peace Club activities more relevant to them.

During the planning, the date for the next gathering is fixed. Then, they place before the Quality Peace Club members’ suggestions for different activities like, cleanliness drive, outreach program to hospitals and orphanage etc.  After the consensus, the dates are fixed by the members to carry out the action oriented plans in the most effective manner. They also evaluate the meeting procedures and outcomes.

1. Peace Pledge. (2mts)

The members renew their promises to promote peace during every peace celebration. Through the pledge, they renew their vow to promote peace where ever they may be, and be an example for others to follow. They also affirm that they would accept everyone without any discrimination, with the belief that they would accept all without any discrimination, with the belief that all are children of the same God.

The Peace Pledge

As a member of  a PEACE CLUB, I promise to believe in peace always, to promote, to sustain and to share peace to everyone, everywhere and always as a peace activist. I promise not to discriminate anyone on the basis of race, caste, class, tribe, region and religion. I will inspire peace and hope in others and make others’ life comfortable. With courage, I will resolutely stand up against violence, be it verbal, physical or passive, and teach others through my own example. As a PEACE CLUB member, I respect and accept all life and uphold my belief in one Supreme Being, God.

1. Anthem (6mts):

The Peace Celebration concludes with the Peace anthem. They disperse with the greetings of peace.

The Anthem

Together in love and peace and joy my friends

Giving hope to those in need,

And sharing our joy with all those in grief.

Brightening our world with peace.

*Chorus: As we live (so we give) and we move

(so we share)

Peace we give (to the world)

As one family of Peace Channel (channel of peace)

Making peace grow and shine, far beyond nations,

True peace to everyone,

Believing in peace, Justice always my friends,

Promote it sustain and share.

No cultures and creeds discrimination,

Standing firm against all odds

Funded by Manipur Organic Mission Agency

DSSS was selected as Service Provider under under Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region by the Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur, is in its Phase III of its implementation. Under this phase, DSSS was allocated with the task of empowering 4300 organic farmers from the districts of Noney, Tengnoupal, Ukhrul and Kamjong. The project covers 104 villages in these four districts and mobilized 202 Farmer Interest Groups which have been further federated into nine Farmer Producer Companies. This in turn will build the farmers' capacity to collectively leverage the production and marketing strengths. It aims to improve the standard of living and ensure a good income and profitability of their produces. Two farmer Producer Companies had already been registered in the previous phase of the project. Therefore, together with the new FPCs of the III phase, the project under DSSS stands strong with eleven Farmer Producer Companies in total.

(Extended for  3 years)

April 2021 – 20th December 2023.

Funded by St. Vincent Group/Guild of Denmark

St. Vincent Fellowship is children's education Sponsorship program sponsored by St. Vincent Group/Guild of Denmark. 70 children have been benefited by this program. The parents/foster parents are able to meet the requirements of the education of their children. The project has been extended for another three years which began from April 2021 to 20th December 2023.

Began in December 2021

Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA)

Promotion of Sustainable Organic Cultivation for Economic Enhancement under the aegis of Manipur Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM) and Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) aims towards development of certified Organic Production to link growers with consumers and to support the development of the entire value chain starting from inputs, seeds, certification, to the creation of facilities for collection, aggregation, processing marketing and brand building initiatives. The project initial implementation commenced in December 2021 with Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS) as its service provider. The project covers 17 villages in the district of Tengnoupal. The district is divided into two blocks-Machi block and Tengnoupal block. One cluster development executive is assigned to each block. There are 20 Farmer Interest Groups and 1 Farmer Producer Company.

Funded by MANOS UNIDAS

Began on January 2022

The project aims at sustainable agriculture, food security, and empowered women through improved agricultural practices, increase in both farm and off-farm products of the people and strong Resource Centres (federation of SHGs, OFGs) managing and tackling the socio economic issues of the people at a higher and wider platform. The project envisages to improve agriculture practices and change the mind set of the people from traditional to modern and scientific method of cultivation, enhancement of agriculture inputs like organic and compost manure for soil fertility, herbicides and weedicides for pest and disease management, certification and value addition to the local products for better marketability and increased income. Improvement and greater marketing of the handloom products of the women weavers will enable women to increase their income and improve their status in the families and in the society through their economic independence. The financial assistance from the project will enable many entrepreneurs especially women to invest in income generating activities and other trades that will bring changes in the education, health and overall living standard of the poor. The project is implemented in the 3 districts of Manipur i,e. Tengnoupal, Chandel and Sugnu.

DSSS undertook relief and rehabilitation works each time the people of Manipur was affected by natural and manmade calamities. DSSS responded to the victims of flood, in various areas at Imphal East and West District and Thoubal District of Manipur where floods are prone.

Ethenic clashes are common in Manipur. DSSS took up rehabilitation programmes for people who had been affected by the ethnic violence.

GSPCL is the sister firm of Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS), Imphal. It is an offshoot of FOARD (Farming Organic Agriculture Rural Development). Farming farmers organization and cooperatives to bring forth value addition to the existing agricultural practice in Manipur and ushering sustainability to the agricultural and the allied practices. Grassroot Syndicate Producer Company Limited is created to promote agri-business entrepreneur activities and attain profitability to farm and non farm products. Further it builds the capacities of the farming community in production process through innovative agricultural practices, post harvest management value addition through sorting, branding, and packaging, storing and market linkage.

1.1 The Vision

To promote sustainable agrarian community based on Ethical norms for production and business.

1.2 The Mission

 To promote profitable agriculture allied activities, through ecological sustainability, entrepreneur activities, taping resources and value addition marketing linkage through innovative solutions.