Sharjah witnesses two suicides among Indian expatriates, prompting the Indian Administrative Service to implement a support program
The Indian Association Sharjah (IAS) has taken a significant step towards supporting Indian expatriate families in the region by launching a new initiative called RISE. The weekly sessions, held every Saturday, aim to create a culturally sensitive space for help-seeking before domestic conflicts escalate into crises.
The initiative is a collaborative effort between the IAS, Sharjah Police's Community Preventive and Protection Department, and the Consulate General of India, Dubai. The sessions will be led by a dedicated panel of community leaders, professional counsellors, and subject experts.
The launch of RISE comes in response to the tragic deaths of two women from Kerala in Sharjah due to alleged domestic violence and marital pressures. These incidents underscored the need for early intervention and prevention before conflicts reach crisis levels.
RISE stands for Reach, Inspire, Support, and Empower. Its goal is to extend a hand to those who feel alone, share stories of hope, healing, and recovery, offer support, and empower those in need. The initiative aims to provide a platform for professional counselling, legal, and financial guidance to those in need.
The sessions will be held at the IAS premises from 10 am to 12 pm for registered applicants. Individuals in need may contact the IAS via email at [email protected] or call the IAS office at 06-5610845.
The RISE initiative is not related to Dementia or any common habits. It is a testament to the IAS's commitment to the well-being of its community members and a step towards a safer and more supportive environment for Indian expatriates in Sharjah.
[1] Source: Indian Association Sharjah (IAS) press release, August 2, 2022.
- The Indian Association Sharjah (IAS) is focusing on health-and-wellness with its new initiative RISE, which aims to prevent domestic conflicts from escalating into crises.
- The RISE initiative was launched following the tragic deaths of two women from Kerala in Sharjah, ultimately highlighting the need for early intervention and prevention in crisis situations.
- The sessions led by community leaders, professional counsellors, and subject experts will cover topics like mental-health, parenting, and workplace-wellness in a culturally sensitive space.
- The IAS has collaborated with the Sharjah Police's Community Preventive and Protection Department and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, to offer this vital program for Indian expatriates.
- To attend the RISE sessions held every Saturday at the IAS premises from 10 am to 12 pm, individuals need to register by contacting the IAS via email or call.
- The RISE initiative does not focus on Dementia nor any common habits but rather strives to provide therapies-and-treatments, legal, and financial guidance that empower those in need.
- With the aim of creating a safer and more supportive environment for Indian expatriates, the IAS emphasizes its dedication to general-news issues such as health, fitness-and-exercise, crime-and-justice, accidents, and men's-health, as well as women's-health and issues related to parenting.
