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'''SEESHA''' is the acronym of '''Samiti for Education, Environment, Social Health and Action'''. It is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation started in [[Chennai]], the state capital of Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in the year 2003 as a small charitable trust under the leadership of Indian philanthropist Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, the organisation has now grown into a welfare and developmental NGO focusing on holistic community development. They work in some of the poorest communities in both urban and rural India, covering the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and the union territories of Delhi and Puducherry.

'''SEESHA''' is the acronym of '''Samiti for [[Education]], [[Environment]], [[Social]] Health and Action'''. It is a non-governmental, [[non-profit]] organisation started in [[Chennai]], the state capital of Tamil Nadu, India..<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=21 February 2008 |title=Evangelist Dhinakaran dead |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article1206172.ece |access-date=17 January 2015 |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=India |first1=One |date=20 February 2008 |title=Evangelist D G S Dinakaran dead |url=http://www.oneindia.com/2008/02/20/evangelist-d-g-s-dinakaran-dead-1203505859.html |access-date=17 January 2015 |publisher=One India}}</ref><ref name="Hindu2000221" /><ref name="James2012">{{cite book |last=James |first=Jonathan D. |title=Global and Local Televangelism |publisher=Palgrave Macmillan |year=2012 |isbn=9781137149909 |editor1-last=Thomas |editor1-first=Pradip Ninan |pages=1960–1964, 1969–1970 |chapter=The Global in the Local: The Ambivalence and Ambition of Christian Televangelism in India |editor2-last=Lee |editor2-first=Philip |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=V2hPPPP9aUgC&pg=RA1-PA1961}}</ref>

[[Founded]] in 2003 as a small charitable trust by Indian educationist and humanitarian, Paul Dhinakaran, the organisation has now grown into a [[welfare]] and developmental [[NGO]] focusing on holistic community development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-christian-prayer-meet-indore-stays-administrations-order-9262866/|title=SC paves way for Christian prayer meet at Indore, stays administration’s order|date=April 10, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/latest/1066493/madhya-pradesh-sc-stays-indore-administrations-order-revoking-permission-for-christian-prayer-meet|title=SC allows Christian prayer meeting in Indore after administration revoked permission|first=Scroll|last=Staff|date=April 11, 2024|website=Scroll.in}}</ref> Children receive free tutorial education and medical camps.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/supreme-court-paves-way-for-christian-prayer-meet-at-indore-stays-administrations-order|title=Supreme Court paves way for Christian prayer meet in Indore|date=April 10, 2024|website=National Herald}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewalkers.co.in/judgements/supreme-court-grants-permission-for-christian-community-prayer-in-indore-overturns-high-court-decision|title=Supreme Court Grants Permission for Christian Community Prayer in Indore, Overturns High Court Decision|website=thewalkers.co.in}}</ref> ><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/sikkim/story/sikkim-one-lakh-people-to-join-mega-prayer-summit-on-december-22-718486-2023-11-29|title=Sikkim: One lakh people to join mega prayer summit on December 22|date=November 29, 2023|website=India Today NE}}</ref>

They work in some of the poorest communities in both urban and rural India, covering the states of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Kerala]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and the union territories of Delhi and Puducherry.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/cities/chennai/2013/Jul/17/ngo-distributes-school-kits-to-poor-children-497588.html</ref><ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/cities/chennai/2014/Dec/25/seesha-distributes-clothes-for-poor-children-and-the-needy-698140.html</ref><ref>https://www.morungexpress.com/dr-paul-dhinakaran-celebrates-60th-birthday</ref><ref>https://www2.cbn.com/article/not-selected/vision-nations-dr-paul-dhinakaran</ref>


==Approach==

==Approach==
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SEESHA has a range of projects designed to suit the needs of the populations they serve. Each project includes one or more of the four aspects of development:

SEESHA has a range of projects designed to suit the needs of the populations they serve. Each project includes one or more of the four aspects of development:

* Education

* Education

* Environment

* Environment

* Health

* Health

* [[Livelihood]].<ref>https://www.morungexpress.com/dr-paul-dhinakaran-celebrates-60th-birthday</ref><ref>https://www2.cbn.com/article/not-selected/vision-nations-dr-paul-dhinakaran</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/arunachal-pradesh/story/arunachal-cm-khandu-attends-inaugural-programme-of-three-day-prayer-festival-in-itanagar-702050-2023-10-28|title=Arunachal CM Khandu attends inaugural programme of three-day prayer festival in Itanagar|date=October 28, 2023|website=India Today NE}}</ref> <ref name="south"/> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewalkers.co.in/judgements/supreme-court-grants-permission-for-christian-community-prayer-in-indore-overturns-high-court-decision|title=Supreme Court Grants Permission for Christian Community Prayer in Indore, Overturns High Court Decision|website=thewalkers.co.in}}</ref> <ref name="auto3">{{Cite web |title=India's top court gives nod to prayer meet by evangelist - UCA News |url=https://www.ucanews.com/news/indias-top-court-gives-nod-to-prayer-meet-by-evangelist/104754 |website=ucanews.com}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{Cite web |date=April 7, 2024 |title=SC paves way for prayer meet led by Chennai-based preacher Paul Dhinakaran at Indore, stays administration's order |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2024/Apr/10/sc-paves-way-for-prayer-meet-led-by-chennai-based-preacher-paul-dhinakaran-at-indore-stays-administrations-order |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2023 |title=Arunachal CM Khandu attends inaugural programme of three-day prayer festival in Itanagar |url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/arunachal-pradesh/story/arunachal-cm-khandu-attends-inaugural-programme-of-three-day-prayer-festival-in-itanagar-702050-2023-10-28 |website=India Today NE}}</ref>

* Livelihood


== Target Populations ==

== Target Populations ==
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===Child Development Projects===

===Child Development Projects===

* Tuition Centres: Over 70 tuition centres are peppered across the country, in some of the poorest communities in order to benefit first-generation learners. The primary goal of these free tuition centres is to equip school-going children with quality support in education.

* Tuition Centres: Over 70 tuition centres across the country, in some of the poorest communities, in order to benefit first-generation learners. The primary goal of these free tuition centres is to equip school-going children with education.

* Educational Scholarships: Orphans and semi-orphans living in conditions of poverty are supported on a monthly basis with scholarships to encourage school going and prevent drop-out.

* Educational Scholarships: Orphans and semi-orphans living in conditions of poverty are supported on a monthly basis with scholarships to encourage school going and prevent drop-out.

* Orphanage Support: The needs of children from selected orphanages and Children's Homes are sponsored.

* Orphanage Support: The needs of children from selected orphanages and Children's Homes are sponsored.

* Skill Training & Value Education Camps: Camps are organised in the target communities for children to explore their interest areas and improve themselves.

* Skill Training & Value Education Camps: Camps are organised in the target communities for children to explore their interests.

* Talent Hunt: A platform to explore and exhibit the talents and abilities of the children from downtrodden communities.

* Talent Hunt: A platform to explore and exhibit the talents and abilities of the children from downtrodden communities.

*CLHIV: Nutritional supplements and educational scholarships given on a monthly basis to children living with HIV in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/dr-paul-dhinakaran-turns-60-diamond-jubilee-celebrations-held|title=Dr. Paul Dhinakaran turns 60! Diamond Jubilee celebrations held|website=Free Press Journal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-13 |title= |url=https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/2023/07/13/27th-convocation-of-karunya-deemed-university-held/ |website=nagalandpost.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/change-maker-dr-paul-dhinakaran-greets-m-k-stalin/|title=Change Maker Dr Paul Dhinakaran Greets M K Stalin|date=May 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/sikkim/story/sikkim-one-lakh-people-to-join-mega-prayer-summit-on-december-22-718486-2023-11-29|title=Sikkim: One lakh people to join mega prayer summit on December 22|date=November 29, 2023|website=India Today NE}}</ref>

*CLHIV: Nutritional supplements and educational scholarships are given on a monthly basis to children living with HIV in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.

=== Youth Development Projects ===

* Computer Training


==References==

==References==

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SEESHA is the acronym of Samiti for Education, Environment, Social Health and Action. It is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation started in Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu, India..[1][2][3][4]

Founded in 2003 as a small charitable trust by Indian educationist and humanitarian, Paul Dhinakaran, the organisation has now grown into a welfare and developmental NGO focusing on holistic community development.[5][6] Children receive free tutorial education and medical camps.[7][8] >[9]

They work in some of the poorest communities in both urban and rural India, covering the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and the union territories of Delhi and Puducherry.[10][11][12][13]

Approach

SEESHA has a range of projects designed to suit the needs of the populations they serve. Each project includes one or more of the four aspects of development:

Target Populations

SEESHA adopts communities and works with them towards their holistic development.

Projects

Child Development Projects

  • Tuition Centres: Over 70 tuition centres across the country, in some of the poorest communities, in order to benefit first-generation learners. The primary goal of these free tuition centres is to equip school-going children with education.
  • Educational Scholarships: Orphans and semi-orphans living in conditions of poverty are supported on a monthly basis with scholarships to encourage school going and prevent drop-out.
  • Orphanage Support: The needs of children from selected orphanages and Children's Homes are sponsored.
  • Skill Training & Value Education Camps: Camps are organised in the target communities for children to explore their interests.
  • Talent Hunt: A platform to explore and exhibit the talents and abilities of the children from downtrodden communities.
  • CLHIV: Nutritional supplements and educational scholarships given on a monthly basis to children living with HIV in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.[22][23][24][25]

References

  1. ^ "Evangelist Dhinakaran dead". The Hindu. 21 February 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  2. ^ India, One (20 February 2008). "Evangelist D G S Dinakaran dead". One India. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Hindu2000221 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ James, Jonathan D. (2012). "The Global in the Local: The Ambivalence and Ambition of Christian Televangelism in India". In Thomas, Pradip Ninan; Lee, Philip (eds.). Global and Local Televangelism. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 1960–1964, 1969–1970. ISBN 9781137149909.
  5. ^ "SC paves way for Christian prayer meet at Indore, stays administration's order". April 10, 2024.
  6. ^ Staff, Scroll (April 11, 2024). "SC allows Christian prayer meeting in Indore after administration revoked permission". Scroll.in.
  7. ^ "Supreme Court paves way for Christian prayer meet in Indore". National Herald. April 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Supreme Court Grants Permission for Christian Community Prayer in Indore, Overturns High Court Decision". thewalkers.co.in.
  9. ^ "Sikkim: One lakh people to join mega prayer summit on December 22". India Today NE. November 29, 2023.
  10. ^ https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/cities/chennai/2013/Jul/17/ngo-distributes-school-kits-to-poor-children-497588.html
  11. ^ https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/cities/chennai/2014/Dec/25/seesha-distributes-clothes-for-poor-children-and-the-needy-698140.html
  12. ^ https://www.morungexpress.com/dr-paul-dhinakaran-celebrates-60th-birthday
  13. ^ https://www2.cbn.com/article/not-selected/vision-nations-dr-paul-dhinakaran
  14. ^ https://www.morungexpress.com/dr-paul-dhinakaran-celebrates-60th-birthday
  15. ^ https://www2.cbn.com/article/not-selected/vision-nations-dr-paul-dhinakaran
  16. ^ "Arunachal CM Khandu attends inaugural programme of three-day prayer festival in Itanagar". India Today NE. October 28, 2023.
  17. ^ Cite error: The named reference south was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  18. ^ "Supreme Court Grants Permission for Christian Community Prayer in Indore, Overturns High Court Decision". thewalkers.co.in.
  19. ^ "India's top court gives nod to prayer meet by evangelist - UCA News". ucanews.com.
  20. ^ "SC paves way for prayer meet led by Chennai-based preacher Paul Dhinakaran at Indore, stays administration's order". The New Indian Express. April 7, 2024.
  21. ^ "Arunachal CM Khandu attends inaugural programme of three-day prayer festival in Itanagar". India Today NE. October 28, 2023.
  22. ^ "Dr. Paul Dhinakaran turns 60! Diamond Jubilee celebrations held". Free Press Journal.
  23. ^ nagalandpost.com. 2023-07-13 https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/2023/07/13/27th-convocation-of-karunya-deemed-university-held/.
  24. ^ "Change Maker Dr Paul Dhinakaran Greets M K Stalin". May 5, 2021.
  25. ^ "Sikkim: One lakh people to join mega prayer summit on December 22". India Today NE. November 29, 2023.