Program/Activities

Cyriac Elias Voluntary Association (CEVA) is a registered Voluntary organization initiated by CMI fathers in the year 1987 recalling the words of Heavenly Patron St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara. Started with the coordination of 900 social development projects of 325 Non-governmental organizations including the coordination of 15 Provinces in different parts of India to propose projects and implement development activities for the poor and downtrodden at the national level. CEVA always stood for the needy and aimed at welfare of the society.

A glance at the ongoing projects coordinating by our organization:

1. Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) at Niravilpuzha, Wayanad under Christ University, Bangalore (2019-2022).
2. Disaster Management- Housing Project at Kainakary, Alapuzha & Udaya Colony, Ernakulam under Indian Catholic Community, Germany.
3. GEMS of CEVA (children’s group of CEVA for their Holistic Development), YUVA (Youth Upliftment through Value Addition), Pranamam (a common platform for Senior citizens), Santhwanam (a group of HIV/AIDS infected and affected families) .

The Indian NGO sector is in a state of rapid change. CEVA has been functioning as a facilitator and mentor for the development of the charitable organisations, CBOs and NGOs associated with the CMI congregation. Networking and capacity building among these organizations have become an imperative and this is one of the tasks that CEVA has been addressing in the recent past. Considering the geographical spread of the network organizations, the perspective building and capacity building programmes were organized at the Province level.

Organizations at the Province level were assisted to conduct need based programmes targeted at NGOs/ CBO at different areas. Orientation and training programmes were organized. Multiple programmes were organized in several provinces / organisations. Token financial support was given by CEVA and the resource requirements were primarily met through local funding.

CMI apostolate vision  has considerably helped in  improving & transforming the lives of several marginalized communities at different centers in the country where in  their needs & aspirations primarily constituting Food , Clothing , shelter & health services  were immediately taken care considering them as one of their brothers & sisters  belonging to one & the same  family , the family of God.

Nevertheless, the social activities of the CMI encompasses  a  much larger canvass  comprising of  social welfare schemes aimed at  mentally & physically  challenged , aged & destitute , incarcerated individuals, food supply, Health Services inclusive of hospital , Depression ,De- Addiction  centres, HIV / AIDS  care centres, counselling centres, Nonformal education & various community  based & community  Development  programs.

2018, August in Kerala floods have caused heavy infrastructure damages, hence there will be a need for redevelopment of several homes, schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, etc. that have been either demolished or heavily affected.  The need for the basic amenities like medical supplies, drinking water, food and proper sanitation is critical in order to avoid outbreak of any diseases. Several people who have been directly affected are in need for refuge and rehabilitation facilities in order to restore their lives.

In this condition CMI looked to rebuild the entire community and provided security for the victims by creating safe spaces like homes, institutions, etc. for long term. Securing the future of the children by creating a platform for them to be self-sustainable. The goal is to bring the people together and rise above the challenges of this disaster and make a difference in the community.

CMI mainly focused to provide rehabilitation and housing to the flood affected victims in Kerala including special attention towards children from orphanages and destitute homes by giving them shelter, food and basic healthcare.

As an initiative a Disaster Management Cell was formed at CEVA, Karikkamuri on 13/09/2018. The cell was consisting of 12 members from different social networks. It was a discussion meeting conducted to share views on the functioning of Disaster Management Cell, DMC roles and activities for rescue, relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.

A comprehensive rehabilitation program for the flood victims was evolved based on the local needs, by the CMI Generalate (CEVA) and the eight South Indian Provinces. CEVA generated INR 15,806,187/- distributed INR 1,200,000/- each to the eight South Indian Provinces to support the deserving victims of the flood in their respective areas. The support includes construction of new houses and renovation of damaged houses like roofing, walls, plumbing, electricity etc. Interventions such as livelihood programs, vocational trainings, education support, debt clearance support, medical support, counseling services etc, were initiates at Province level for the flood victims.

Over a period of time, CEVA with its strong national network actively involved in rescue, relief, rehabilitation and developmental activities including refurbishing and reconstructing disaster resistant houses during natural calamities covering all affected States and Union Territories in India by earthquake, flood and cyclones. It stood at the forefront to provide succor to hundreds of thousands poor families deprived of food, shelter, clothing and other essential health services in the aftermath of natural calamities. During this time of great devastation, CEVA could reach out to severely affected people with the support of 15 Provinces as a mother NGO. CEVA together with partner organization helped millions of people distributing food materials, clothing, and temporary shelter materials including essential health services at their door step. As part of its strategic plan community based disaster preparedness training programs were conducted in the calamity prone areas in order to build resilient communities. Task teams were put in place like coordinating team, early warning and rescue team, first aid, water and sanitation team to overcome future challenges and reduce eventualities.