Palliative The Connect Delivering Happiness Program/

Purpose

The Connect is a volunteer-driven initiative designed to deliver joy and engagement to children / patients with challenging medical conditions through virtual interactions. This program specifically focuses on underprivileged children from extremely low socio-economic backgrounds, including:

  • Palliative Care Children
    Those receiving end-of-life care.
  • Non-palliative Cancer Children
    Those undergoing cancer treatment but not in palliative care and unable to attend school due to the long duration of treatment.
  • Children with Critical Illnesses
    Those who cannot attend school.

Program Structure

Volunteers, known as Anjeze trainers, engage with children through online video sessions. The trainers conduct activities based on the child’s interests and needs, ensuring sessions are tailored to each individual.

Status

Ongoing

Institutions

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Process

Program Structure

Volunteers, known as Anjeze trainers, engage with children through online video sessions. The trainers conduct activities based on the child’s interests and needs, ensuring sessions are tailored to each individual.
Activities Include
  • Art & Craft
  • Dancing & Singing
  • Drawing & Painting
  • Games & Activities: Mental maths, Name Place Animal Thing, Koun Banega Crorepati, etc.
  • General Knowledge
  • Informal Education
  • Music
  • Poems
  • Storytelling
  • Speech & Drama
Flexibility is Key
If a child expresses disinterest or is unwell, sessions are rescheduled according to the child’s mood and medical condition.
Frequency of Sessions
  • One-on-One Sessions
    Twice a week (45 mins each session), subject to the child’s condition and availability.
  • Group Sessions
    Once or twice a month, allowing children to interact and participate in group activities.

Impact

Sandeep
Showcased exceptional drawing talent, leading to enrolment in an online charcoal painting class, enhancing his skills.

Hasan
Improved his language skills from only speaking in his mother tongue to speaking Hindi and broken English.
Maahi
Has developed enthusiasm for the sessions, actively participating and looking forward to interactions.
Kaushik, Rohan, and Anush
Formed close friendships and preferred attending group classes together.
Ganesh
Expanded his language abilities from Marathi to reading and writing in Hindi.
Monitoring Progress
Anjeze will provide monthly updates on the children’s status, including their engagement level and any changes in their condition.
Expectations from You: (I have added this for website, kindly remove it if irrelevant)
  • Support
    Providing a list of underprivileged palliative children from your hospital or institute.
  • Confidentiality
    All information about the children will remain confidential and will not be shared on social media.

Note: The goal of The Connect is not formal education but to deliver happiness and joy. By working together to achieve this, the program’s purpose is fulfilled.

Disclaimer: The information shared about the children will be kept confidential and used solely within the Anjeze team.

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