Friday, May 29, 2009
Cajal Neuro Meet 2008, Mumbai, India
On 31st August, 2008 , CNRF organised its inaugural ceremony and Cajal Neuro Meet 2008, which took place at BCAS, New Marine Lines, Mumbai, India and turned out to be a huge success. The conference was not only attended by the experts in the medical sciences and neurological research, but also turned out to be a platform of motivated people who gathered together to bring a change.
We also announced two Cajal Dreams Educational Scholarships 2008-09 to support children with disabilities for one year. The conference was supported by BCAS foundation, Mumbai. For the year 2008-09, Cajal Dreams scholarship went to Ms. Bhakti Vishnu Chatlani and Ms. Tejal Sunil More from the Vikas Vidyalaya School for the Handicapped Children, Dadar, Mumbai.
Cajal Dreams Educational Scholarships (CDES)
CNRF believes it is vital to support and encourage young students, especially those with disabilities, to follow their dreams and to make the most of their aspirations. In an effort to help these bright students shape their dreams, CNRF has initiated a very special scholarship program. Starting in the year 2008, CNRF organised painting and essay competition for special needs educational institutions in India. From the schools which participated, 5 students were selected, out of which two were chosen to be awarded CDES, which included a citation, medal, monthly scholarship to support their educational expenses for the academic year 2008-09 plus a one time stipend. Moreover, other three students were also given prizes and cash awards.
International Rescue Initiative Program (IRIP), Kashmir 27th June-3rd July 2009, India
This year, CNRF is making a summer medical camp at Kashmir (India), June 27th-July 3 rd, 2009 under the “International Rescue Initiative Program” (IRIP), in cooperation with "Marcha Mundial". to rescue young girls (1-15 years old), orphaned or suffering from mental trauma or history of abuse (physical/mental) in terrorist affected locations in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Express your solidarity and support by filling a short form here.
A Summer Venue/Medical Camp in Kashmir
Located in the Himalayan mountains in the northernmost part of India, Kashmir is indeed a region of extraordinary natural beauty and climate. But due to political violence and terrorism, Kashmir is now a home to thousands of orphans, who continue to be vulnerable to worst forms of violence, particularly the young girls. There are over 100,000 orphans in Kashmir since the separatist conflicts began.
We are inviting people including medical doctors, health professionals and volunteers to participate in the venue / medical camp "International Rescue Initiative Program" (IRIP), to rescue young girls (1-15 years old), orphaned or suffering from mental trauma or history of abuse (physical/mental) in terrorist affected locations in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The goal of this initiative is to work out strategic workforce to rescue these girls, who unlike boys are massively rejected by their relatives, and give them a safe and secure environment where they can re-discover their identity and self-esteem. Unlike other rehabilitation programs, our motivation is not only to provide them with medical care but also give them a family where they can build their own lives with dignity and love.
For more information, please check the websiteCajal Neuro-Research Foundation: Connecting Ramón y Cajal’s legacy to people
Cajal Neuro-Research Foundation (CNRF) came into existence in 2007, with the support of young neuroscientists, neurologists, surgeons, psychologists and health professionals from Mumbai and other parts of the world. Today CNRF is a registered foundation under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950, Government of India. Besides activities in India, CNRF counts with international collaborations in United States, Brazil, South Africa and Spain.
Our goal is to translate cutting-edge research into innovative and compassionate care for patients with neurological, psychiatric and psychological disorders. Specifically, to build a centre of excellence of research in Psychiatry, Neurosurgery and Clinical Neurosciences, based in Mumbai, India, whereby to provide a high quality clinical service to the people of India and South Asian subcontinent, and to foster an academic environment of relevant teaching and research. We are dedicated to helping patients recognize their mental strengths and abilities through confidence building, empowerment, and technical assistance.
The aspiration has been to connect the legacy of Dr. Santiago Ramón y Cajal, one of the greatest scientists world has ever produced, and one of the most socially conscious, to meet mental health needs of the poorest people. In particular, CNRF focuses on providing advanced and basic health services to the people of the developing world, especially South Asia. With proper facilities, patients will no longer have to travel outside of the subcontinent to access and meet their healthcare needs --and the poorest patients will have a hope.
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