Kishori Vikas Karyakram Margadarshika (2nd edition)

Author -M.N. Kondhalkar, Smita B.Kulkarni  
Pages -80
Cost - Rs. 70/-  

The program of Adolescent Girl child development was a “landmark” in the history of Women Development program of AFARM. This program also gave a concert shape and direction to the Voluntary Organizations, who were struggling to bring a sense of Gender Equality and eliminate Gender-Preconceived notion from the minds of Women folk.

The said book is based on the learning and experience collected in the Pilot Project of Kishori Vikas Program run by AFARM in the earthquake strike areas of the Latur & Osmanabad districts in Maharashtra.

Animators and Social workers can use this book as Manual for executing the program. The contents of the books are, Need & Importance of the program, How to start the program, Roles & Responsibilities of the Social Workers and Animators, Activities to be undertaken, Case studies of the program organized by Voluntary Organizations in different parts of Maharastra for Adolescent girls from different sects of the community and by AFARM in Latur and Osmanabad districts.

Youvanat Me - Yuvati Vikas Karyakaram Mrgadarshika

Author -Smita B.Kulkarni   
Pages -58
Cost - Rs. 70/-  

The book is a product of the program conducted for young women, by the Voluntary Organizations, under the guidance of AFARM. The book covers a variety of subjects related to the young (Yuvati) women. All individuals and Organizations, who are operational with the said group, can refer this book for executing the program. The contents of the book, are appealing to the target group.

Kutumbik Salla Kendra Margadarshika

Author -Smita B.Kulkarni   
Pages -58
Cost - Rs. 70/-  

The multiplying of the Family dispute and the difference of opinions among the spouses has endangered the family institution. The family members are in need of counselors to counsel / assist them in their tensions. An alien institution is essential for reconcile down the dispute in the families.

The book is a guide for all individuals, Organizations who are engaged in the counseling of the families in crisis. The exclusivity of the book is it covers manifold subjects like Legal provisions, Law & Judiciary, Health of women-Mental & Physical, Counseling techniques, Policing system and case studies, which are significant to the counselors etc. .

Mahila Suraksha Samiti Sadassa sathi Margadarshika

Author -Smita Balkrishna Kulkarni
Pages -51
Cost - Rs. 40/-  

AFARM 's involvement with the capacity building of Members of Mahila Suraksah samities (Vigilance Committees) has resulted in number of campaigner and constructive implications in their performance and functional style. This book is a manual for the samiti members, which will help out in their work while dealing with the cases of women in pain and misery. The content of the manual focuses on the working of the Counseling Centers run by the Commissioner and the Superintendent of police. Family Counseling Centers run by Voluntary Organizations. The exclusivity of the book is that, it includes addresses of the variety of Organizations. (Adoption centers, De addiction centers, Short stay homes, Old age homes; Rescue homes, Family counseling centers etc.) Helping women and their families, trapped in the crisis.

Samajik Kshetrat Kam Karnaria Mahila Karyakartancha Sammassya - Abhayas Ahaval

Author -M.N Kondhalkar, Smita Balkrishna Kulkarni & Anil Udawant
Pages -42
Cost - Rs. 35/-  

The said study report is done on the occasion of International year of Volunteers and the Year of women empowerment. The report depicts the state of the women social workers working in the voluntary sector in the state of Maharashtra. Altogether 267 women social workers responded to the questionnaire consisting of 60 questions on various issues related to women in social work.

The study report also brings about a series of case studies that sketch the picture of women being exploited and component of exploitation in the sector. The concluding chapter of the report draws attention on the ground realities of happenings in the sector.

The report is a valuable document for the financers of the sector. The report articulates on the issues to be well thought-out while drawing the Gender guidelines for the sector. The innovative nature of the subject is one of the characteristics of the study report.

Bandhilaki, Pardarshakata va Samajik Mulye

Author -M.N. Kondhalkar 
Pages -16
Cost - Rs. 10/-  

The Voluntary sector too has couples of values and un written laws, which are to be practiced by the sector. The set of norms prevailing in the sector also matter a lot. The legalities and constitutional bindings need to be practiced in the laid down manner. The subjects like transparency and commitment of the Organization needs to be sharpened again an again. The said publication focuses on the code of conduct for the voluntary sector. The simple way of putting things in a very graceful manner accompanied by the case studies makes the publication worth appreciating.

Sneha Sampark- Swayam sevi SansanthaCha Mahitikosh

Editor -Dr.Mukund Anant Ghare & M.N Kondhalkar
Pages -210
Cost - Rs. 225/-

The publication aims at imparting information regarding Voluntary Sector and the set of laws and provisions regulating the functioning of the sector.

Being a Directory in character, it incorporates information regarding 400 Voluntary Organizations working in variety of disciplines in the state of Maharashtra and also the associations and Forums active on State and National level. The directory in addition contains addresses of more than 100 Funding Agencies in country and aboard. The Addressees and the Email Id of the State and National level government offices is handy in the directory. The directory also contains information regarding State Administrative divisions on bases of geographical division.