Blood donation campaigns, a cornerstone of Rajagiri Sparsh, are held regularly highlighting the efforts of the College to save precious lives. Every year, various departments and NSS collaborating with the Blood Donor’s Club and Blood Bank of RCMAS organise blood donation drives and camps (Drop of Life), bringing together students, faculty and staff to donate the precious gift of life. Such altruistic acts help to meet the urgent need for blood in medical emergencies and instil a sense of responsibility and empathy within the college community.
In combating societal challenges, the college conducts Anti-drug Campaigns that reflect a proactive stance towards community welfare. Commemoration of international day against drug abuse, Face painting competitions, Poster making competition, Placard making competition, Wall Painting event by Animation Department, Intercollegiate anti-drug campaigns like poster making and status sharing in WhatsApp, Awareness video and Skit video by Anti-Drug Cell, Assad Sena presentation by the students are some of the efforts taken by the College to educate and empower individuals, promoting a drug-free environment.
Food donations to the needy stand as a poignant illustration of the endeavours of the college to eradicating poverty and hunger. All the departments and clubs frequently organise food donation initiatives like Pothichoru, Oru Pothi Sneham, Nallonamunaam, Snehavirunnu, Harmony Plates, Pinthuna, Onasadya distribution and donation of Christmas Kits (during ethnic and regional festivities), ensuring that surplus, unused food and food supplies are channelled to those who need it the most.
Recognizing the transformative power of education, the donation of books, learning accessories, peer teaching sessions and the setting up of libraries for school kids serve as a catalyst for social change. Various departments organise book drives all the year round collecting and distributing educational resources to underprivileged schools and communities in the neighbourhood.
Librocazar– Distribution of study materials, Peer-teaching sessions on GST for secondary school commerce students, Vidyadeepam initiative for LP school kids on computer literacy, INICIO for imparting computer knowledge and skills for the students of Sevagram, Bright Beginnings– Stationery Kit Donation for Govt. Children’ Home, Edu Connect– Laptop Donation to LP School kids, Learning accessories and toys donation to Anganwadi, Tech Learn– Imparting basic computer skills to school children, Kiranam by NSS to inculcate digital literacy and awareness on sexual harassment to children of migrant workers, The Ghibili Film Festival Project to promote animation and film skills in school students, Aasha Kiranam– Donation of books and establishment of library in various schools, Donation of water purifier to LP School Irumpanan, Awareness class on traffic rules and regulations for government HSS ensure access to education for all besides promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and empowerment.
Awareness classes and community-engaging workshops of contemporary relevance, conducted with meticulous planning, engage the community on a myriad of topics. These sessions cover critical aspects such as knowledge upgradation, skill building, environmental conservation and more. Swachh– Donation of waste Bin to Government Secondary School, Ecologix– cloth bag distribution, The Throbe of Life- art installation created by Department of Animation with used plastic bottles, Screw Pine Weaving Workshop for Kudumbasree community, Internet banking awareness for Kudumbasree Unit, Vennala, Extension activity on public transport usage for the general public and so on. By imparting knowledge and fostering awareness, Rajagiri College plays a pivotal role in creating informed and responsible citizens of tomorrow.
Medical aid programmes, glorify the allegiance of the institution to health and well-being, extending a helping hand to those in need. Collaborating with healthcare professionals, the college organises free medical camps, providing essential healthcare services like Hrudayathalam– an awareness campaign about heart issues and prevention, Eye care medical camp for the local community of Kadayiruppu, Beatcheck for monitoring the health parameters like blood pressure in the neighbouring families, Celebration of World Mental Health Day with the inmates of Karunalayam in collaboration with Kochi water Metro Limited, Sanjeevani– the distribution of palliative care supplies to the NSS adopted village, An awareness session on menstrual hygiene for the inmates of Home of Faith Orphanage and copious donations in cash and kind during natural disasters. These initiatives underline our mission to foster socially responsible citizens.
Beyond these recurring initiatives, Rajagiri Sparsh also organises charitable services and projects for the upliftment of underprivileged sections and tribal communities like Visits to Valsalyam Sisubhavan (Children’ Home) during festive season, Santhwanam-Donation of essentials to Karunalayam (Old Age Home), Childhood Blooms– Supply of baby products to Snehajyothi Sishibhavan, installation of CCTV cameras in the premises of Valsalyam Sishubavan, Visit to Government Children’s home, Pinthuna to provide sustenance and support to cancer patients and families, Logi Care– Kitchen receptacles distribution to Juvenile boys’ home, Clothes donation to Charity shops, Wheelchair donation to individuals with physical disabilities in the neighbourhood, Distribution of learning aids to the children of all Kerala Wheelchair Association, Flip Book Animation Workshop for the inmates of St. Joseph’s Boys’ Home, Renovation of Tribal Community Hall, Idamalayar, Renovation of Uuru Vidya Kendram and Community Hall of Thalumkandam, Adoption of Schools and a village, Snehakoodu: A Home for the Homeless a project undertaken by NSS to build homes for destitute families, Old Age Home Visit by Kiranam, NSS, Donation of cleaning supplies to the inmates of Home of Faith Orphanage, Nalkam oru Onakkodi– Clothing drive for the inmates of the orphanage, providing financial assistance to fellow students for meeting their medical expenses exemplify without doubt the our diligence in community development.