Dhanwar Kodaku Mission
(A Mission for Transformation)
9131218908
Welcome to
Dhanwar Kodaku Mission
Dhanwar Kodaku Mission Services
Most specifically we are engaged with EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE SERVICE, SOCIAL WORK, AND SKILLING. Education is our prime goal through which we want to reach the heights of all our unseen daydreams. We want to inspire others and welcome others to join us.
Our Engagements are:
EDUCATION
HEALTH CARE
SOCIAL WORK
SKILLING
If you’re interested in learning more about our services, simply get in touch. We will be more than happy to share our dreams with you.
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EDUCATION
FORMAL EDUCATION
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Every year more than 900 children are enrolled in the school and every year more than 70 children pass out from the institution and go to some other boards and universities for their higher studies. Many even go in search of jobs. for their livelihood. The Institution equips the students to adjust themselves to every circumstance in life
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In formal education we focus on
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Kindergarten
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Primary and Middle-class Schooling
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High/Higher secondary-Class schooling
SOCIAL WORK
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Village animation programme
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Social Justice, Identity, and empowerment at all levels
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Direct involvement in people's struggles
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Need-based approach
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Social work and social action
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Youth animation and livelihood
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Village leadership - capacity building
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PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICE
If you have good health you have all the wealth...Health care service is the lifeline for the people in the locality. There aren't many reliable health care centers around the place. People have to travel far and wide even for a small disease to get better treatment. With a well-equipped health center at Dhanwarkala people have access to good health facilities 24X7.
SKILLING
MAIN TRADES
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The skilling programme is meant for the school dropout youth who could earn their living by learning some skills. The purpose is also to give a distinct identity to the local people through their skilling.
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The main trades focused here are:
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​Tailoring
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Weaving
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Puffed rice making
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Sanitary Pad Making (New Initiative)
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Other traditional skill - bamboo products
About Us
The Full Story
Most forgotten and vanishing Kids we are in the midst of thick jungles, mountains, and rivers in the Chhattisgarh State of India near Balrampur district. Our pioneers are the Jesuit fathers who established us 30 years back through education, health care service, non-formal education, and skill training programmes and taught us to stand still for our identity and entitlements. We are least and lost but we count ourselves one among millions in the galaxy without which the whole milky way is incomplete. We have dreams to catch the sky through our little talents and efforts.
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Fr. Sidon Maes was a missionary with compassionate love for the poorest of the poor, the Kodakus. He founded Khamhar and Dhanwar in 1994 mission stations. He sacrificed his entire life for the poor and very specially the Kodakus. He breathed his last uttering “look after the children well” as an expression of his concern for the Kodakus. His grave at Dhanwar keeps him alive among us and it remains a constant reminder of his burning love for the Kodakus. The Koraku mission at Dhanwar keeps growing because of his prayerful support from heaven.
We would like to continue the legacy of Fr. Maes as far as the Kodaku mission is concerned. Therefore we commit ourselves along with our collaborators; the St. Anne Sisters of Kolkata and lay people to keep the flag up. No doubt the mission has made a concrete progress and result is quite encouraging in spite of many ups and downs in our way. The Jesuit spirit of Magis and excellence keeps us challenging to face the hurdles boldly and never to look back.
VISION MISSION STATEMENT
VISION: Creation of Kodaku community for better human life founded on human and Gospel values by developing self-confidence and leadership among the Kodakus bringing them at par with other communities.
MISSION: Accompanying and empowering the Kodaku community through various apostolic initiatives and endeavors by enabling the Korakus to affirm and uphold their dignity and rights through a process of sensitization, mobilization, education and organization. The mission aims at an integrated development of Kodaku tribals of Balrampur District.
PRIORITY GROUP
Kodakus with preferential option and all the People whose basic human rights and entitlements are being denied and unmet; who live under chronic poverty, oppression and livelihood insecurity irrespective of religion, caste, colour, culture and tradition.​
Get in Touch
Our team at Dhanwar Kodaku Mission is committed to exceeding your expectations If you have any inquiries feedback, or special requests, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd be thrilled to hear from you.
St. John Berchmans' School, Dhanwarkala, PO Lurgikala, Dist. Balrampur C.G. India PIN 497118
9131218908
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EVENTS
SCHOOL EVALUATION: The National Assessment Accreditation Council of India (NAC) had chosen many private schools at all levels of the country for a standard evaluation of the schools. St. John Berchmans School Dhanwarkala was privileged to be one of them. A group of professionals was sent here to evaluate the performance and the standards of the school on 8th November. They had an interaction with different groups of students and the staff. They also had some test evaluation exercises with the students. The school awaits the results of the evaluation.
Socio-Cultural Formation: Along with intellectual formation, socio-cultural formation is also equally important in the school. Children are given an opportunity to bring colours into their school life through various cultural programmes. Recently the Koraku children of the school were invited to perform a Sondo dance on the occasion of the birth anniversary of a tribal leader Birsa Munda on the 15th of November. This programme was organized by the Sarva Adivasi Samaj, Surguja Ambikapur in the presence of the Governor of the State Ms Anusuia Oike. This special invitation and preference were given to the Koraku students to promote their cultural heritage. Sr. Josline, Sr. Tina and Fr. Pramod accompanied twenty students for the programme. The students gave a mind-blowing performance and mesmerized the minds of the viewers. Their participation was well appreciated by all
The Feast of St. Monica, the Patron St. of the Catholic Mothers
The feast of St. Monica also known as Mother's day was celebrated here at Dhanwarkala on 28 August with great joy and happiness. Mothers were given special respect by the children and the men folk present here. A special prayer service was done in their honour for their wellbeing, happiness, and good health. They were also given a special felicitation thereafter. On behalf of WeKidss, we thank all mothers for their dedicated service and innumerable sacrifices for our well-being and wish them all the best in all their endeavors.
Distribution of Fruit juice to the poor children
Dhanwar mission is grateful to the CDO –Conference Development Office Delhi for sponsoring some fruit squash for the children and the sick villagers. It is being provided to the children in the hostel in and in the villages as well on various occasions. This small gesture of charity and love to the children is again opening the eyes of the people towards the care the mission is rendering to various groups of people. This is being appreciated by the local people and the local government as well
Bhaiyathan Visit: On September 4th, 2024, we visited Bhiyathan School and were deeply touched by the inspiring study atmosphere under the guidance of Fr. Pascal. The campus exudes discipline and motivation, and students are fully engaged in their learning. Fr Pascal's commitment to the holistic development of his students is evident throughout the school. Our visit, accompanied by Frs. Amrit, Emil, Bipin and Rajesh, was a memorable and uplifting experience thanks to the dedication of both staff and students.
The beautiful smiles of our children radiate a pure, untainted joy that transcends their hardships. Despite their struggles, their faces reflect innocence, resilience, and a heart full of hope. Their laughter is a reminder that happiness isn’t found in material wealth, but in the simple, precious moments of life.
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Invitation
Dear Friends,
We invite you to join hands with us in a life-changing mission to uplift the lives of poor children in the remotest areas of Chhattisgarh, India. These children, full of potential, often face overwhelming challenges due to lack of access to formal education, health care, skill development, and social support. Together, we can be the beacon of hope that transforms their futures.