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Stella Maris Centre for Development of Resources for Inclusion and Vocational Enrichment

SMCDRIVE is the Extension Centre of the College, it has its roots in the Social Welfare Centre Shanthi Bhavan started by Rev. Sr. Thecla Camacho FMM in 1954. The main aim was to promote the socio-economic, physical and moral welfare of the people living in neighbouring down trodden communities.

In keeping with the changing needs of the society the Centre has now realigned its activities renewing itself as SMCDRIVE-Stella Maris Centre for Development of Resources for Inclusion and Vocational Enrichment, it was inaugurated on October 27 2015

VISION - To empower Individuals, Families and Communities towards fostering an Inclusive and Just society.

MISSION -SMCDRIVE founded on the values of Truth and Charity, proposes to strengthen its network with GOs, NGOs and Community Based Network to efficiently link services with the people it serves,

OBJECTIVES

• To provide basic Counselling and Mental Health services
• To link resources with people by providing appropriate referral services
• To train and equip participants with basic Employability Skills
• To offer livelihood skills /training programmes for Women, Children and Youth
• To provide Education and Support services for Children
• To provide Support services for the Elderly
• To work with the nearby less privileged communities and help in their development
• To assist Student trainees, Interns and Volunteers in Social Welfare Activities
• To collaborate with Government and Non-Government Organizations in executing development programmes that enhances people’s well-being

BENEFICIARIES - Students of Stella Maris College and from other Colleges and Schools. Also Women, Children, Adolescents, Youth, Transgenders, Differently-abled and less privililedged Communities.

CORE TEAM

Dr. Sr. Rosy Joseph fmm, Principal, Stella Maris College

Sr. Susan Matheikal fmm, Secretary and Correspondent, Stella Maris College

Sr. Monica George fmm, Director, Shanthi Bhavan

Sr. Shanthi Louise fmm, Assistant Director, Shanthi Bhavan

Dr. Catherine Joseph - Centre Head, SMCDRIVE

Ms. Princy Mathew - Social Worker

Ms. George Anitha D - Social Worker / Coordinator

Collaborations