KARUNASHRAYA
- A CASE STUDY
Karunashraya works to uplift terminal cancer patients and provide them
with palliative care for a smoother process towards the end. They offer
medical, emotional, social and spiritual support to the patients and their
families and support them through the process.
Submitted by
Sneha S
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Team leader / Team 50 Highly Thought
Provoking.
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BRINGING LIFE INTO DAYS
Indian Help terminally ill people live their
Cancer Rotary
last days in dignity and peace.
Society Bangalore
(Karnataka Indiranagar
Chapter) (RCBI)
Pioneer in
palliative
care
Increasing the quality of life through pain
management for the patient and their
Palliative care loved ones
In-patient
service for terminally ill
patients.
Support Free e-learning
Homecare
offered course on palliative
service
Supplement to care
Medical
Karunashraya the
Nurse aid
Social regular/existing
training
treatment
Emotional
Operations Free mobile
Spiritual
healthcare app for
Bereavement reference
support
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BREAKING THE
TABOO - DEATH ELEPHANT IN THE
Death is a very sensitive topic.
ROOM
It is seen as a disturbing subject that
Discussing death is a meditation
people often refrain from discussing it
and sometimes even thinking of it.
Coming to terms with death not on dying but on living life.
There is the fear of the unknown and
uncertainty attached with death.
+ Using social media to create awareness and normalizing
No one really knows what’s beyond and are the concept of death so that more people reach out for
wrapped up in a frenzy to make life last as long help.
as possible.
Talking about death Be it palliative care, grief support, cancer awareness, we
Dying is a natural part of life, and it's important to can conduct campaigns on social media.
be open and honest about it. But it's also about The more people start talking about this, the less
choosing the right time to talk. Each person, patient or
= uncomfortable we’ll be with the topic and perhaps even
carer, should have information given at the time and in think of donating to charities who help making the
the detail when it seems right for them
A new outlook on life transition easier for the ones who’s end is near.
AWARENESS
ACKNOWLE D GE MENT Launching campaigns similar to sexual
ACCEPTANCE harassment campaigns, mental health
awareness campaigns we can get people
“Yes it’s morbid, yes it’s disturbing, it’s dark and twisted, yes it’s
to talk about grief and dignity in death to DEATH
morose but it’s not death I am referring to nor dying, it’s life and the share insights into the process and efficiently
living we submit ourselves to when we don’t allow death into the encouraging people going through
room.”
similar process to seek help.
- Kate Brassington
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Awareness and fundraising programs as HOW TO SEEK MORE FUNDS FROM CORPORATES?
a part of CSR. Raising money from large corporates might seem like a daunting task. With
corporate social responsibility (CSR) made mandate in companies act, 2013,
The first step towards caring for the dying is spreading corporates are now required by law to give back to the society.
awareness on the plight of the living conditions of the
dying and educating people about the dignity and
peace in death. Registering on donation platform that allow companies to support a cause of choice
Platform models
from a list of trusted NGOs. GiveIndia (http://www.giveindia.org/) is one such
platform which CSR and employees donate funds. The platform ensures the
More often than not there is little to no awareness credibility and transparency of the listed NGOs, hence saving additional work from
on palliative care among the masses to care for the corporates and ensuring visibility of the NGO.
Their near and dear ones suffering from terminal
Platforms provide a wide range of flexibility for both parties.
illness.
Monthly donations to make an impact, Support crowd funding campaigns with one
Creating awareness in this regard will time donations, CSR funds directed to NGOs, selecting a cause of choice, Donations
in all currencies with tax benefits for selected countries.
encourage people and corporates to
volunteer and donate towards this There are various types of platforms that range in activities and services provided.
cause. Making the last days Below is a list of platforms recommended by CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)
memorable is the best gift • Voluntary Action Network India (http://www.vaniindia.org/)
one could ask for.
• Charities Aid Foundation (http://www.cafindia.org/)
• Oxfam India (http://www.oxfamindia.org/)
• Partners in Change (http://www.picindia.org/)
• Credibility Alliance (http://credibilityalliance.org)
• Indian Confederation of NGOs (http://www.icongo.in/)
GuideStar India (http://www.guidestarindia.org/)
Caring for the Dying
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STRATEGY TO REACH OUT MORE
VOLUNTEERS
DESIGNING A
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Empathy is the
COLL AB ORAT ING WITH
FOR EMPLOYEES UNDER COLLEGES AND STUDENT key
CSR COMMUNIT IE S
SOCIAL MEDIA
Establish institutional
OUTREACH
ownership of volunteering
Reaching out to local college
program, which encourages
clubs and societies that focus on
employee volunteerism. We can reach out to more people
social impact, such as Rotaract
through social media campaigns.
Design and deliver induction and Aiesec to start student
and orientation programs. volunteer programs. We can filter the candidates
through screening, phone-
Train volunteers. Volunteers can be involved in
interviews and then video call
taking care of operations involve
Provide performance feedback interviews to make sure they have
in the Cultural programs and
the right intentions to volunteer.
Develop awards and recognition games hosted by Karunashraya.
frameworks. Develop induction programs.
Student volunteers can also help
raise awareness across campus. Include diversity on all counts.
D E S I G N C O M PA N Y S P EC I F I C Create hashtags for social media
P RO G R A M S platforms
#caringthedying (example)
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PANDEMIC AND IT’S CHALLENGES
Caring for the sick and dying during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic presents a unique set of challenges.
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS
ONLINE VOLUNTEERING CARING FOR THE TO TACKLE LONELINESS
PROGRAMS PATIENTS AND ISOL AT ION
Arming the staff with protective Providing access to support groups
Volunteers at Karunashraya
gear is the best way to tackle the for the caregivers at home help
participate in a wide range of
present predicament. them cope with the situation.
activities – cooking, singing,
putting up art performances for Ensuring ample supply of PPE kits Access to podcasts or material that
the members, spending quality for the caregivers and nursing help with the acceptance/ grief
time with them. staff is essential. process.
These activities are now done Access to learning modules for Online counselling sessions with
online to ensure safety of all the the caregivers for reference or a counsellors to help and support the
personnel involved. refresher course. bereaved and the dying
Volunteers can connect with the emotionally.
Ensuring essential supply of pain
members online, engaging them medications or opioids for Offer practical and spiritual support
with variety of activities. patients at home to those faced with the prospect of
death and dying
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THANK YOU.
End credits
Sneha S – (Team leader)
Ashish S Kunder
Palkin Garg
Appendix
Subhajit Kar
https://www.artofdyingwell.org/about-this-site/
https://www.pwc.in/assets/pdfs/publications/2013/handb
ook-on-corporate-social-responsibility-in-india.pdf
https://www.thebetterindia.com/180920/bengaluru -man-
free-palliative-care-terminally-ill-patients-hero-india/
http://www.giveindia.org/
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