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'''Abey George'''
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Abey George, Gen Secretary,[https://ift.tt/2AKdw3a Swasthi Foundation,] and one of its founders, is a well known social activist and humanitarian, associated with various welfare organizations. Though based in [https://ift.tt/29AUS45 Thiruvananthapuram], [https://ift.tt/1fRwxD0 Kerala], his activities have benefited people in need or pain all over Kerala. Once active in state politics as a member of the [https://ift.tt/1HHRyKJ Indian National Congress] , Abey George has set his political aspirations aside, for a direct approach to human welfare. His involvement in the founding and current activities of Swasthi Foundation, alongside some of the best known names in Kerala, has made him an icon in the field of social welfare.
• .Early Life and Education
• Career
• Political Activities
• Humanitarian and Social Activities
• Swasthi
Abey George was born in [https://ift.tt/2AKdAjq Tiruvalla,] [https://ift.tt/2UaKsKZ Pathanamthitta] District on 11th June 1958 as the son of Kallooppara Neithalloor Mannil P.George and Aanicaud Paarolickal Reichal George. He did his schooling in St.Joseph,s High School, Thiruvanathapuram, till 9th standard. He matriculated out of [https://ift.tt/2AUWVtN Punnaveli CMS high School], Tiruvalla. Abey was an above average student at school, who even in those early days showed extraordinary kindness and affection for all he came in touch with. He did Pre Degree and his Degree studies in [https://ift.tt/2e0tr2Z Mar Ivanious College,] Thiruvanathapuram. He majored in English Literature. It was during his college days that he developed an Interest in politicas and started his affiliation to the Congress Party. His belief in the Grand Old Party of Indian Politics, drew him to student politics. He became a member and later a leader of [https://ift.tt/2hEb72N Kerala Students Union] (KSU). His commitment to various causes, championed by KSU, dictated the course of his early youth. Abey held the post of the President of AMICOS (Association of Mar Ivanious College Old Students) for five years, till 2015.Abey.George (talk) 02:45, 30 March 2017 (UTC)
Politics and Career
Abey George started his political activities in College, as a member of KSU. He later on became a leader of this student body and adorned the position of the District President of this Union. He was always seen in the fore front of all causes, activities and agitations championed by KSU and Indian National Congress, the parent party. Abey believed in leading from the front and was never found lagging behind in spirit or energy , when it came to these activities. This attitude of his brought him both recognition and pain. When, the famous marks scandal rock the educational front in Kerala, Abey was right in the forefront of the agitation. For his action , he was arrested by the police and had to suffer 14 days in remand. The result of such sacrifices by Abey and others like him, led to a comparatively corruption free educational system in Kerala, and a brighter future for deserving and hardworking students in the state. The student community clearly acknowledged his commitment, as can be seen from the massive mandate he won as the University Union Councilor , a record that has stood the test of time, and continues to stand to date. He became a member of the University Senate, and continued his crusade for the betterment of students. He missed the chairperson’s seat by a mere two votes. Abey continued his political activities even after his college days. .He went on to hold several positions like Member of National Monitoring Committee for Notified Minorities, Independent member for Minimum Wage Board by Govt. of India, Member of Film Censor Board of Kerala Region, Director of Kerala Tailoring Welfare Board, General Secretary of District Congress Committee and Executive Member of Kerala Pradesh Congress committee where he had the opportunity to closely align with a cross section of society cutting across age, gender, community and caste lines.. His family consists of his wife Beena Annies Benjamin, a bank employee, working for Syndicate Bank and two daughters..Both his daughters are doctors, and they continue to serve the society , pretty much in their father’s footstep.
Humanitarian and Social Activities
Though active in politics Abey always had an eye open for the lesser privileged , the unfortunates and the destitute.He had always held his hand outhose in need or in pain. It was the sad demise of a dear friend in a motor accident and subsequent loss of two close acquaintances to the scourge of cancer that prove to be the turning point in Abey’s life. The suffering of Cancer patients and the pain it inflicts, not only on the patient , but also on the family, made him rethink his priorities. He was also convinced that the best way to combat both human and social illnesses was to detect and treat early. With this firm belief he retreated from active politics and set about, with like-minded and influential people , the formation of the organization Swasthi Foundation’’.
Swasthi Foundation
’Swasthi Foundation was founded in the month of December, 2012. The organization was the culmination of the dreams and subsequent hard work of socially minded, humanitarians, like Abey. While they knew that all ills in the society cannot be removed together, and decided to take up the deadly scourge of cancer. They rightly concurred that the best course of action was early detection followed by prompt and effective treatment ’Swasthi Foundation , started this campaign by getting the voluntary help of Qualified Doctors , in their spare time, to help in the detection of various Cancers . This continues to be a very successful move that has had an impact on many lives. Swasthi Soukhyawas set up as a next step to the detection and continues to function to date. Sneha Thalam, is the name of the project that co ordinates these activities. ’Swasthi Foundation has so far run three campaigns and is launching the fourth, in its fight against cancer. The first campaign was the screening of 9842 cases for breast cancer. Of these 947 were referred for further evaluation. . The end result showed 8 cases as malignant. And hence treated, The examinations involved a cross section of the society cutting across age lines.The second campaign was the screening for Oral Cancer detection. Through 42 camps 3527 cases were screened , detecting 15 cases of Oral Cancer.The third campaign was a combined oral and breast cancer detection camps and the detailed report is awaited. The fourth campaing is on the drawing board. ’Swasthi Foundation has always acknowledged the pivotal role of the police in the protecting the freedom and rights of citizens. However what is often forgotten is the welfare of the men behind the uniforms and their families. As a token of appreciation of their service Swasthi launched Rakshaka Raksha,, the free cancer screening, for breast , Oral, and Cervical cancers for policemen and their families. A free ophthalmology test camp , aptly named, Kaval Kannininu Kaval, is being run by Swasthi Foundation. Socially aware , ’Swasthi Foundation has taken into account, the spate of atrocities on women, an d started , in conjunction with SAI and LNCPE , martial arts and mental conditioning of women, under the name Sneha Jwala. Along with Indian Army, Pangode , Swasthi, has plans to launch Green Pangode Clean Pangode drive, to tackle Waste Management issues and to enhance the environmental protection drive. The other partners in this drive are Asianet Broadband, Saraswathi Vidyalaya and, Pangode Kendriya Vidyalaya. The destitute have also not missed the eyes of Swsthi. As of 19 March 2017, the health concerns of all inmates of the Trivandrum Yatheenkhana, Vallakkadavu, has become the responsibility of ’Swasthi Foundation, and this is likely to be extended to Aakasha Paravakal, an institute for mentally challenged, run by Vettucad Church. Ever conscious of socio-economic realities ’Swasthi Foundation, has realized the need of the hour for the the modern day professional, with his myriad stresses and the ailments that come with it.. Swasthi Destress clinic is the new project in the pipeline along with Jyothidev Diabetes clinic, to alleviate these modern day lifestyle curses. ’Swasthi Foundation, since inception has been the prime concern in Abeys life and continues to be. He is the General Secretary of this worthwhile organization, and is a key planner in all its activities for social welfare and human justice. Abey George the student leader to Abey George, the politician , to Abey George the Social Committed Welfare activist, is a study in human kindness and social involvement. The future surely has more in store for him and for humanity, from him.
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