Beyond Journalism

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Beyond Journalism
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Malayala ManoramaSnehatheeram

• For Tsunami affected of Kerala

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Manorama SnehatheeramFor Tsunami affected of
Kerala

• On the day after the Tsunami stuck in Kerala,
  Malayala Manorama announced the setting up of
  Tsunami Relief Fund by its page one Editorial
• And the people renewed their damaged lives,
  finding a will in themselves and a supporter in
  Malayala Manorama. Who first sensitized every
  reader, then set up a relief fund, and finally
  mobilized effective and speedy action.
• And the result is Manorama Snehatheeram
  (meaning Manoramas shore of love). Where 145
  houses and a million hopes have been carefully
  reconstructed.

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A Journey through the devastated shores of Kerala
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A Journey through the devasted shores of Kerala
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A Journey through the devasted shores of Kerala
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A Journey through the devasted shores of Kerala
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A Journey through the devasted shores of Kerala
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A Journey through the devasted shores of Kerala
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A Journey through the devasted shores of Kerala
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A Journey through the devasted shores of Kerala
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What after Tsunami?
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Issues related to Rehabilitation

• The government announced reconstruction of houses
  with the participation of voluntary organisations
  and the preparation of beneficiaries list was
  delayed due to false claims
• The approval of plan was another hurdle
• Intervention of communal forces

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Issues related to Rehabilitation
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• Scarcity of construction materials and sudden
  increase in cost
• Poor transportation facilities
• Adverse site conditions
• Local disputes

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Beginning of Manorama Snehatheeram
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Sites allotted to Manorama

• 50 houses in Ward 3 (Azheekal) of Alappad
  panchayath in Kollam district
• 50 houses in Tharayilkadavu in Alappuzha district
• Two townships having 45 houses and a community
  centre in Adinadu village of Kollam district

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About our Snehatheeram

• Started the project ahead of others
• Entire construction challenging the monsoon
• The quality of our construction became the
  benchmark
• All the houses are insured for 10 years against
  Tsunami, earthquake and fire
• Water and electricity connection for all the
  houses
• Beneficiaries celebrated Onam in Snehatheeram

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Our Experiences at various sites
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1. Alappadu site

• Construction started on 12th May and completed in
  the first week of September
• 4 double story houses and 46 single story houses
• Complex local situation
• We took the entire villagers along with us
• Very good support from the district administration

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Piling work in progress
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Dedicating Snehatheeram to the shores of Kerala
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2. Tharayilkadavu site

• Construction started on 20th April and completed
  in the second week of September
• 42 double story houses and 8 single story houses
• The houses allotted to us were just 3 meters away
  from the sea
• Rough sea during the period of construction
• Poor coordination from the part of government
• Agitated locals
• Erosion of construction materials

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The day of fulfilling their dreams
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3. Adinadu site

• Construction started on 3rd May and completed by
  mid of August
• Opposition from locals
• The unique Manorama Snehatheeram
• Aesthetically designed townships
• Community hall
• Pond
• Roads and boundary wall for all houses

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The beginning
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Renovation of Pond
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A place to meet
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Welcome to Snehatheeram
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Handing over of the symbolic key
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And the smiles are back
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Thank You