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Calcutta
Samaritans (RRTC, NE-2)
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The Calcutta Samritans |
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Who
are the Samaritans ?
Ordinary
people from all walks of life who give their time to say they care
– to reaffirm their faith in people and their dignity 
as individuals made in the image of God – and to offer human warmth,
friendship, listening, counsel and the necessary hope in moments
of crisis. Their services are entirely free and open to everyone.
The
Inception
The
work goes back to 1971 when Vijayan & Premila Pavamani
under the inspiration of the late Canon Subhir Biswas, opened their
home for people in distress. Today The Calcutta Samaritans is a
registered, secular, autonomous voluntary organization dedicated
to the people of Calcutta.
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At their office
at 48, Ripon Street, (Tel: 229-5920/9731. 217-7871) they receive
calls and welcome people who may drop in. The clients may remain
anonymous if they wish. In each case, people who care and are
committed to confidentiality befriend them. A flying squad handles
emergencies and attends to hospitalization and home visit as and
when necessary. For the benefit of the clients, they network with
lawyers, doctors, psychiatrists and other agencies. Financially,
the Samaritans are dependent on the generosity of individuals,
organizations and charitable trusts.
The
Vision
The Calcutta
Samaritans’ vision is a community that affirms the dignity and
self-worth of the individual and ensures their holistic empowerment.
The
Mission
We are a movement
of people working to improve the quality of life of individuals
in society :
- By listening,
befriending and counseling
- Through
education, health care and advocacy
- Through
rehabilitation, self-scheme projects and job-skills development
for the upliftment of the community.
The
Core Values
- Love and
Compassion
- Social
Justice
- Confidentiality
- Education
/ Empowerment
- Empathy
- Affirmation
- Rights
of an individual
- Self (Belief
/ Confidence)
- Commitment
/ Availability
- Indiscrimination
- Honesty
- Integrity
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