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Aswasa theeram 2008
Aswasa theeram 2008, a three-day residential camp was held recently for the children and family members of prisoners serving life-term sentence in Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur and Kozhikkode prisons in the State.“The camp is aimed at motivating the family members, especially children by opening up various options available to them for leading a better life,” said D.L. Paulson, co-ordinator, Child Centre. The centre, which provides the participants
with the necessary travel expense and accommodation, has been conducting the camp for the last three years. “The gathering is open to people belonging to all religious denominations. “We are careful not to bring in any religious angle to this get-together,” said Rev. Paulson. “We also get in touch with the prison authorities and update our register of family members on a periodic basis,” said Rev. Paulson.
Today there are over 100 children who are receiving regular financial assistance from the centre. The funding is provided by the Bangalore-based Churches Council for Child and Youth Care.
The sessions handled by artists and experts included life development skills, games, folk songs, skits and academics.
Input by Sangeeeth Kurian
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