PG Department of Social Work along with the NSS wing of Chevalier T Thomas Elizabeth (CTTE) College for Women, Perambur and MOHAN Foundation jointly presented an awareness talk on Organ Donation for the students on September 1^st 2017, Friday. Mr. Siva Shankar and Mr. Jayaprakash Daniel represented MOHAN Foundation for this event. A Pre-Awareness survey was conducted. About 200 students attended the session.

This program began with an introduction to MOHAN Foundation and its activities by Mr. Siva Shankar. After a brief orientation, Mr. Jayaprakash Daniel explained the concepts, importance, procedure and misconceptions of organ donation. After the awareness talk, students came forward for discussion and reflection on the topic.

Discussion Points

1. Steps taken in order to avoid wastage of organs
2. Steps taken in order to avoid rejection of organs
3. Can a chronically sick person or a drug addict person donate organ
4. News on complete Head Transplant inclusive of the Human Brain

After the Q/A session, information about the Angels of Change training program was given and survey sheets were collected. Participants were given information brochures on Organ Donation. Nearly 50+ students came forward to pledge for organ donation with others extending their support for the cause through promotion. Students’ reflection and feedback proved event worthy.

‘I would like to be an Organ Donor so that I can make someone to live through which I can live’ Dr. Hanifa Ghosh, Principal in her words expressed complete willingness for organ donation and promotion of the cause.

MOHAN Foundation extends sincere gratitude to Dr. Hanifa Gosh, Principal for accepting our request and permitting to host this event and to Mrs. Udhaya Selvi, HOD, NCC Faculty incharge and other staff and student volunteers from Social Work Department and NSS for making all arrangements.