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As a social worker
It is a herculian task for a social worker to project himself from the charms of labels; but he came, he saw and conquered not only the heart of cine-watchers but also of those who are abandoned , who are desperate and who are ignominied. His presence has made the field of charity and social work to grasp upon new heights. In fact, he has become a pillar for the weak to hold, a shoulder for poor and neglected to learn upon and last of all; but not the least, he has become the deity of the emerging religion “social work”. Padmasree Mammootty has never quenched for name or fame, but, his humble and simple deeds, done especially for the needy, has made him the icon of selflessness among the numerous other social workers of the world.
Kazhcha 2006-07
It is a venture to extend free eye care & treatment to the neglected and downtrodden people of the society. This event is the first of its kind in India, organised in the name of an actor's fans association. Kazhcha 06-07, which is Maintained by Mammootty Fans Welfare Association & Mammootty Times, in association with Little Flower Hospital & Research Centre & Eye Bank Association of Kerala, will surely be a helping hand to eradicate blindness in the underprivileged society.
nder this project, around 10,000 people will be receiving free eye treatment and 1000 poor patients will have the opportunity to undergo cataract surgeries free of cost at Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly. The actual cost of each of these surgeries is around Rs.8000/-. In addition to this, all eligible patient, who are selected for surgery, will be given free accommodation, food, medicines and conveyance.
This project also includes various programmes to prevent childhood blindness in the society. One of the major activities related to this is distribution of free spectacles to the children from socially and economically backward families. The special fund received from the office of the president of India will be utilized for this purpose. Free eye camps will also be conducted at various places in connection to this project.
KAZHCHA 06-07 AT A GLANCE
Around one crore worth free treatments
10000 free out patient care
1000 free cataract surgeries
Free spectacles to children (Below Poverty Line)
Training for MFWA members in primary eye care
Awareness programmes and collection of consent forms for eye donation
Special Grant from President of India for child eye care, Support from various international agencies
like Operational Eye Sight Universal, Canada, ORBIS International, District Blindness Control
Societies and Rotary International
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INSPIRATION BEHIND KAZHCHA
“Karutha Pakshikal”
Karutha Pakshikal' says the story of a bunch of downtrodden people of the society. Living in the slum dwelling of the city, they make their daily bread, doing the low level jobs of the society. Among them, is a socially and economically underprivileged man from Thirunellveli, who migrated to the city to make his living, along with his three kids, Mayil, Azhakappan and Malli. He wanders around the streets, with his blind little daughter Malli, seated on his ironing cart. He roamed the streets, striving hard to make money for the treatment of his totally blind daughter. This is Murukan - Mammootty's new character in Kamal's "Karutha Pakshikal".
This touching story of "Karutha Pakshikal", was the inspiration to organize an event like Kazhcha 06-07, so that no human should go blind due to the lack of proper eye care & treatment, just because of the financial constraints.
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