HOLY WORD INLAND MISSION

Holy Word Inland Mission is a non-profit organization which was founded in the year 2006.  We are working in the field of social development especially for mental health and family welfare  in India.  

Our mission is to extend service to the destitute, poor, aged, children, disabled, chronically ill patients and their needy dependents. Many people with illness or disability need help and support to achieve a good quality of life and to participate in social and economic life on an equal basis with others. We initiate and implement palliative care programs, awareness programs and social services.  

Financial constraint has always remained as a barrier to shape up our dream. However, due to the support of the mission board members, well-wishers and global mission directors we are marching towards our vision and mission. Broadly the affairs of Holy Word Inland Mission is managed by its trust board.  Our organization continues with our services and now these services have become a catalyst for positive change in Society.   

MISSION STATEMENT

Together we reach to serve, care and educate the unreached.

VISION 

To serve with Christ-like compassion, bringing hope, comfort, and healing to those in need (Mathew. 25: 40). 

MISSION

To implement palliative care projects & programs in India. 

COMMITTED TO

1. God’s word, the Bible as the foundation of our faith.

2. Transparency, accountability, integrity and excellence. 

3. To serve sacrificially.

ABOUT MISSION LOGO

The book symbolizes the Holy Bible. The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit. The candle symbolizes the light of care, compassion and knowledge.

We are implementing a palliative care program, 'Supportive Unit'. The program aims to improves the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. The program provides all the services and supports on the assessment and need based and enables the beneficiaries to have a meaningful experience during their difficult times.

Project Activities:

1. Monthly Aid: To provide a monthly support for medicine or hospital travel purpose for the beneficiaries.

2. Food Kit: To provide food kit for the needy beneficiaries.

3. Education Aid: To provide the monthly education aid for the needy children of the beneficiaries.

4. Livelihood Support: To provide resources/ livelihood tools for the dependents improve their economic well-being.

5. Wheelchair, walker etc distribution:  This program ensure these medical equipment for beneficiaries while they require it. 

6. Home Visit Services: To assess the living situation of the beneficiary families, provide support, connect them with necessary resources, minimize the stress and discomfort of the beneficiaries. 

7. Professional Volunteers & Zonal Activities:  To reach the beneficiaries regularly, the program has 3 zones (South zone, Central zone and North zone). Through the zones make available the services (Ask Doctor Program,  counselling, palliative care awareness etc) of professional volunteers at free of cost. 

We are conducting mental health awareness programs which take initiatives to reduce the mental illness and mental health conditions. Often, because of misconceptions about mental health and mental fitness, people often suffer in silence and their conditions go untreated. Mental health is important in everyday life which includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.  

 Our Tele - Service is available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11 AM

to 3 PM for prayer support and counseling. Our counsellors are helping to overcome the ill patients and families depression, confusion, stubbornness, fears and anxieties. 

Palliative Retreat Group Meetings /  get-together meetings are to bring together individuals facing serious illnesses/ disables, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals to provide support, education, counseling, bereavement care, spiritual care, respite care, therapies and comfort. These meetings often feature:

- Group Discussions: Sharing experiences, fears, and hopes with others.

- Educational Sessions: Learning about pain management, coping strategies, and self-care practices.

- Mindfulness and Meditation: Practicing techniques to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance well-being.

- Creative Expression: Engaging in art, music, or writing to express emotions and find solace.

- Support Networks: Building connections with others who can offer emotional support and encouragement

Palliative Retreat Group Meetings aim to provide a supportive community and holistic approach to care, focusing on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of individuals facing serious illnesses.

Updates of the palliative retreat group meetings:

a) 2025 August https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wgjoayFXimmuUDmhXig72CAz_koHYkck/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111022276182154355188&rtpof=true&sd=true

The project aims to promote environmental sustainability and community engagement by planting trees in designated areas. This initiative will not only help to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality but also provide shade and beautify public spaces. This initiative help to mitigate the effects of climate change, reduce pollution, and promote biodiversity.

Project Activities:

1. Tree Planting: Identify suitable locations for tree planting and organize community events to plant trees.

2. Tree Care: Provide ongoing maintenance and care for newly planted trees, including watering, pruning, and monitoring their health.

3. Education and Outreach: Conduct seminars and other educational activities to promote the importance of tree planting and environmental conservation.

To set up 'Cicely Saunders Museum & Retreat Centre' 

Our Mission Board Members / Mission Partners have a very vital function to involve in the service programs and support the monthly activities of Holy Word Inland Mission to wipe away the tears of the helpless people who are in the palliative care. 

Broadly the affairs of Holy Word Inland Mission is managed by its trust board.   All important decisions, evaluations or any eventual structural changes will be taken by the Board of Trustees. 

The works and accounts of the Holy Word Inland Mission are monitored periodically by the Board of the Trustees. They would meet periodically and undertake evaluations of the works based on the following visible indicators.

1. Activities
2. Response of the targeted people
3. Positive change in social attitudes
4. Expected results      

 An annual general meeting held once a year and the purpose of the meeting is to give a report on the mission activities for the previous year. 

1)  HWIM Established Day &  International Nurses Day – 12th May 

2) World Environment Day - 5th June

3) National Doctors' Day (India) - 1st July 

4) World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Celebration - Second Saturday of October month.

5) International Volunteer Day - 5th December