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SPYM
firmly believes that there is strength in numbers. We realize
that our objectives will be almost impossible to accomplish
without mutually utilizing the resources of other organizations
and vice versa.
Following
is a partial list of alliances that SPYM has formed
over the years. We continue to build meaningful and mutually
productive alliances and if your organization sees any potential
in such an arrangement, we encourage you to contact us.
FINGODAP
(Federation of Indian NGOs for Drug Abuse Prevention)
In
1992-93 SPYM took the initiative of writing letters to various
NGOs explaining the necessity for networking and importance
of developing linkages in India at local, regional, national
and international levels for joint action to work effectively
in the area of drug demand reduction.
Towards
this direction, SPYM has brought together more than 400 NGOs
at the national level in India for a joint effort to promote
and strengthen the voluntary action for drug abuse prevention.
This
apex body of more than 400 NGOs is known as Federation of
Indian NGOs for Drug Abuse Prevention (FINGODAP).
SPYM
is the elected secretary of FINGODAP and it also serves as
its secretariat. For this network SPYM is working to co-ordinate
NGOs concerns and problems with the Ministry of Social Justice
and Empowerment and with allied Ministries of Govt. of India
in order to promote the cooperation and collaboration between
governmental organisations and non-governmental organisations
at state, regional, national and international levels.
This
has helped the organisation in networking with the different
State Governments and concerned Central Ministries of the
Government of India. This has also been able to give the organisation
an effective voice for the purposes of advocacy on various
issues pertaining to drug abuse prevention.
The
common thread connecting all of the SPYM's work is the value
placed on developing individuals/organizations so that they
can work together towards a more just society.
The
organization's programme has been premised on building a network
across many different kinds of organizations, institutions,
communities where activists could share their experiences,
develop-relationships and shape a vision not bound by the
limitations of any one form of organizing.
SPYM
has been providing placements for social work students and
scholars at the post graduate and doctoral levels, both from
within and outside the country. The students gain first hand
experience in working with individuals, groups and communities
in areas as specified above.
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FINGODAP
has the membership of around 307 NGOs.
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During
the last five years it has organized three National Conventions.
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In
1995 at Delhi,1996 at Pune and 1999 at Jodhpur.
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Ministry
of Social Justice & Empowerment and FINGODAP had several
rounds of official meetings which helped to revise the
drug abuse prevention scheme.
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It
has held four regional workshops at Guwahati, Imphal,
Calcutta and Pune.
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Initiated
the process for minimum standard for service delivery
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Did
advocacy for North- east project by UNDCP.
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Did
advocacy for national training programme and now same
is being carried out by NC DAP.
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Assisted
most of the NGOs in FINGODAP, with project formulation
and follow-up.
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FINGODAP
has set up a guest house in Delhi for the partner NGOs
on cost recovery basis.
International
Youth Exchange Programme
SPYM
has established annual international professional youth exchange
programmes with Canada World Youth, Commonwealth Secretariat,
London and SPIEC Foundation, Japan, from where youth come
and spend 3-4 months in India and are directly exposed to
the realities of social situations.
Canada
World Youth Home Page
Click
on the above link to check the website
FAMILY
HEALTH INTERNATIONAL
SPYM
has supported various programs of Family Health International.
Their website mentions our organizations in recognition of
our support.
Candle
Light Memorial HIV/AIDS
Click
on the above link to check the website
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