Good Health and Wellbeing
We promote good health and wellbeing (SDG 3) and work with bold commitment to ensure quality health to all. healthy people form the backbone of the healthy economies. we work to strengthen health systems and foster resilience in the face of health adversities.
SMART SCREEN
Shaping Healthier Digital Habits in Adolescents
Project Objectives
- Promote digital wellbeing and healthy screen usage
- Raise awareness on cyber safety and responsible technology habits
- Identify and support children with problematic screen behaviours
- Build sustainable school-level support systems
Key Components
Scientific Screening & Assessment: Using a tool developed by NIMHANS, students are categorized into recreational, excessive, or dysfunctional users.
Awareness & Education: Sessions for students, teachers, and parents on digital hygiene, screen addiction, and cyber safety.
Therapeutic Support: High-risk children receive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), family counselling, and psychosocial interventions.
SMART SCREEN Cells: School-based groups of students, teachers, and parents sustain long-term awareness and action.
What Sets It Apart
- Research-driven and field-tested approach
- Focus on prevention, early identification, and recovery
- Encourages youth-led advocacy within schools
- Scalable and easily replicable model
Programs
- Safe Internet Day observances
- Street theatre performances
- Poster and reels competitions
- Awareness sessions for children, parents, and teachers
- Assessment and behavioural analysis
- Recovery and intervention programs
Impact Summary
SMART SCREEN is more than a campaign—it is a movement toward digital balance, responsible technology use, and emotional resilience. It empowers adolescents and their caregivers to navigate the digital world with awareness and confidence.
Total Reach: 4,208 students
(Refer to the performance overview report for detailed insights.)
Zero Hunger
Nourishing Lives, One Meal at a Time
City-wise Impact Highlights
Mumbai
- TATA Memorial Hospital: Daily meals for 500+ patients and bystanders
- Monthly Grocery Kits: Distributed to 100 families (15 essential items)
- Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Hospital: 200 patients receive fruit packets thrice weekly
- Extended Support: Medical and personal care assistance
Thiruvananthapuram
- 600+ meals served monthly to those in need
Bengaluru
- 50+ people served daily, including street dwellers and migrant families
Chennai
- 50+ meals provided daily to the underprivileged
More Than a Meal
With the tireless efforts of Vincentian Fathers, volunteers, and donors, Zero Hunger stands as a powerful reminder that every human being deserves food, dignity, and care.
This initiative is not just about feeding people—it is about solidarity, compassion, and the belief that no one should be left behind.
Total Impact: 200,000+ meals served
Prevention Drive – HPV Vaccination for a Healthier Tomorrow
“Preventive healthcare is not a luxury—it’s a right, especially for the most vulnerable.”
Key Highlights of the Initiative
- 2,000+ doses of HPV vaccine administered to adolescent girls and young women
- Awareness sessions conducted on cervical cancer prevention and reproductive health
- Implementation across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, reaching underserved communities
- Strong community-based mobilization improving participation in semi-urban and rural areas
Next Phase – Reaching the Most Vulnerable
Building on the success of this initiative, the next phase will expand outreach to children and young women living with HIV in Kerala, who face higher health risks. The program will incorporate tailored strategies to address their unique challenges and ensure inclusive access to preventive healthcare.
This initiative represents a powerful model of public health collaboration— where medical expertise, community trust, and strategic partnerships come together to protect lives.
We reaffirm our commitment to making preventive healthcare accessible, inclusive, and a cornerstone of community well-being.
Medical Assistance Programs
Compassionate Support for Healing and Hope
Pratheeksha – Dialysis Support Program
“Pratheeksha” means Hope in Malayalam.
Launched at the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, this program supports economically vulnerable patients undergoing dialysis. Dialysis is not just a treatment—it is a lifeline with significant hidden costs:
- Travel expenses for each hospital visit
- Loss of daily wages for both patient and caregiver
- Uncovered medical costs that are often unaffordable
Many patients require dialysis 2–3 times per week, making sustained treatment difficult. Through Pratheeksha, we provide ₹1,000 per dialysis session, helping reduce financial strain and preserve dignity.
Project SNEHA – Supporting Children with SLE
Through Project SNEHA, we extend targeted support to children diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)—a chronic autoimmune condition requiring continuous medical care, emotional support, and financial assistance.
General Medical Aid
- Monthly financial assistance for chronically ill individuals
- Emergency support for surgeries and critical treatments
- Non-medical assistance covering travel, food, and caregiving needs
Our medical support goes beyond financial aid—it is a gesture of solidarity during life’s most vulnerable moments. Through Pratheeksha, SNEHA, and our broader initiatives, we strive to reduce suffering, restore dignity, and bring hope where it is needed most.
De Paul Care Home
Restoring Dignity, One Life at a Time
In the heart of Kerala, where the elderly population is steadily growing, De Paul Care Home, Elanthoor stands as a beacon of compassion for senior citizens who are neglected, abandoned, or living without family support.
At a time when many elderly men face loneliness, illness, and homelessness, this center offers not just care—but comfort, healing, and a sense of belonging.
Guided by the values of UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being, the home provides holistic care for destitute elderly men, many of whom are referred by government departments, local bodies, or concerned individuals.
Here, every resident is treated with dignity—regardless of their physical or mental condition— and welcomed into a space where they are valued and cared for like family.
What We Offer
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Medical and Nursing Care – 24/7:
Continuous care for those who are bedridden, chronically ill, or recovering from serious conditions. -
Nutritious Food and Daily Support:
Fresh meals and assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. -
Emotional and Spiritual Support:
Compassionate conversations, guidance, and a strong sense of belonging. -
Rehabilitation and Exercises:
Basic physiotherapy and mental wellness activities to improve strength and confidence. -
A Clean and Peaceful Home:
Safe surroundings that uphold dignity and comfort every day.
A Home, Not Just a Shelter
What truly sets De Paul Care Home apart is the loving presence of Vincentian priests who live and serve at the center. Their dedication brings warmth, hope, and a deep sense of family.
They offer personal care, companionship, and spiritual support, creating a homely environment where residents feel accepted—not institutionalized.
De Paul Care Home is more than a facility—it is a sanctuary of second chances and restored dignity.
Here, those once forgotten rediscover comfort, companionship, and peace. Through every life we touch, we reaffirm our commitment to care for the most vulnerable and uphold the dignity of every human being.
Ayaloram
A New Dawn in Elderly Care
As Kerala undergoes a demographic shift with a growing elderly population—
often left behind due to the migration of younger generations—the need for
compassionate, community-based care has become more urgent than ever.
In response, Vincentian Social Services (De Care) launched
Ayaloram, meaning “Next to Them”—a pioneering initiative
that promotes healthy aging, emotional well-being, and social inclusion
among senior citizens connected to our De Care Communities.
What Makes Ayaloram Unique?
Unlike institutional care, Ayaloram is a vibrant therapeutic community
where elders come together regularly to:
- Share stories and life experiences
- Build friendships and support networks
- Participate in games, group activities, and outings
- Receive emotional and social support
- Foster intergenerational bonding with children and families
A Vision for Age-Inclusive Communities
Ayaloram is rooted in the belief that aging is a continuation—not a decline.
It celebrates the dignity, wisdom, and value of the elderly by:
- Empowering elders to care for one another
- Creating spaces of belonging and purpose
- Encouraging family reunification and intergenerational solidarity
Through Ayaloram, we are reimagining elderly care—not as passive support,
but as active inclusion.
It is a movement toward an age-inclusive society where every elderly person
is seen, heard, valued, and celebrated.
TRAINING PROGRAM
Increasing the earning capacity of women has a major role to play in the women empowerment. Financial freedom opens for her various ways to success in life. Aiming at the sustainable development of unemployed women, De Care- Vincentian Social Services conducted three day stitching training for women at Vincentian Ashram, Vattapara. The CSR wing of ESAF Bank funded the entire training program. Around 20 participants from different parts of Trivandrum attended the training.
Vincentian Social Services Completed training programs as part of the Weaving Lives Project. Altogether 40 women were given stitching training in Trivandrum and Kollam and the machines were distributed. At Kollam, the training was conducted at QSS (Quilon Social Services). The training was organized under the CSR initiatives of ESAF Foundation. In the further phase of this project, we will monitor and try to establish market linkages.