VISHWODAYA

Society regd Under the Societies Act XXI of 1860 & under Bombay Public Trust Act 1950  Reg. No. F.16908 (N)
Registration of the society under FCRA on 20thApril 2004.Reg .No. 083870177

 

Annual Report  2024-2025
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VISHWODAYA MULTIPURPOSE SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY

April 2024 to March 2025

 

Vishwodaya Multipurpose Social Service Society (VMSSS) work towards building a just society of love, honesty, integrity and equality by empowering women and weaker sections of the society irrespective of caste and creed. VMSSS continues to extend the social activities in 4 villages at Umri, Pali, Ghuksi and Gundhri villages of Parseoni Tehsil in Nagpur District. During the financial year 2024-2025 VMSSS had one General Body Meeting and five Governing Body Meetings. The present Governing Body Members of the Society are:

 

1.  Vanita John Macwan                                                         President

2.  Christian Veronica Rappai                                                Vice-President

3.  Asrita Silbanus Soreng                                                      Secretary

4.  Valsa Kolenchery Ouseph                                                 Treasurer

5.  Akha A Mao Rishana                                                         Member

6.  Suchita Marshall Dabreo                                                    Member

7.  Martha Tikhatri                                                                  Member                        

 

Vishwodaya Multipurpose Social Service Society supported by Manos Unidas had implemented the project on “Education, Health and Livelihood programmes for the Poor, Needy and Marginalized” in Umri, Pali, Ghuksi and Gundhri villages of Parseoni Tehsil in Nagpur District. During the year we had regular family visits, seminars and awareness programmes in Umri, Pali, Ghuksi and Gundhri villages. Every month various activities were conducted in the villages. The villagers were motivated and given guidance on Education, Health & Livelihood programmes and its implementation. We conducted supportive classes for the children in Umri, Pali, Ghuksi and Gundhri villages. People were happy, satisfied and benefited from the project.

 

Women Empowerment

Life Skill Training for school dropout girls and women:

Tailoring Course:

      

The Tailoring Courses were conducted at Umri, Pali and Ghuksi villages. 60 students completed tailoring course in three villages. 10 students were provided with sewing Machines after completing the tailoring course. After completion of the course, they started taking tailoring orders and are able to sustain themselves economically.

                  

Beauty Culture Course: The Beauty Culture course was conducted in Umri village. 10 students have successfully completed the training in Beauty Culture course. They were given certificates.

 

Educational Empowerment: Summer Camps for children of Umri, Pali, and Ghuksi villages

   

On 9th, 14th, 15th & 18th May 2024 summer camps were organized for the children of Umri, Pali, Ghuksi villages and children of Kushinagar slum at Vishwodaya. There were about 185 children attended the camps. They were motivated about the need and importance of education. The games and drawing competitions were conducted. Children were happy to have the summer camps.

                                                                                                                             

    

Home based support to HIV/AIDS Patients: We had home-based support to HIV/AIDS women and children from nearby and far away in Nagpur. 40 HIV affected patients come to Vishwodaya once a month. We provided additional nutrition and grocery kits. The Homeo medicine protects them from the side effects of ART as well as increases their immunity power.

Charity / support:

Educational aids: School Uniform

23.8.2024, Vishwodaya Multipurpose Social Service Society had helped Ankit Durve the poor student, for the purchase of School Uniform. The cost for the Uniform amount spent were Rs.1340/-

Medical support: Vishwodaya Multipurpose Social Service Society had supported for medical treatment and purchase of medicines for three people:

                                         

29.7.2024, Milangress Paul from Lourdmatanagar for the treatment and medicine amount Rs. 558/-

24.10.2024 Divika from Kushinagar for the eye treatment and medicines amount Rs.1050/-

2.1.2025 Kripalata Francis from Martinnagar for the treatment and medicines amount Rs.3000/-

 

                  

Family Visit: Sisters regularly visits the families in Martinnagar, Kushinagar, Snehadeep Colony, Lourdmatanagar, Nara, Nari, Sugatnagar, Umri, Pali, Ghuksi, Gundhri, the families of HIV/AIDS patients, orphans, families of guided study children and skill training students. We extend moral, material and psychological help through our presence, accompaniment, guidance and works of charity. This year we have visited nearly 485 families.

 

Implemented Project of Manos Unidas on “Education, Health and Livelihood programmes for poor, needy and marginalized” at   Umri, Pali ,Ghuksi and Gundhri villages.

Manos Unidas had sanctioned a project on “Education, Health and Livelihood programmes for poor, needy and marginalized”. We had regular monthly meeting and review for 18 staff at Umri village which include planning and evaluation of the activities that are conducted in the village.

Every month different activities were conducted in all the four village - Umri, Pali, Ghuksi and Ghundhri. The villagers were introduced to livelihood program. They were given guidance and motivation about the Livelihood programmes and its implementation. They were happy and enriched from the help given by Manos Unidas project.

 Monthly activities conducted in Umri, Ghuksi, Pali and Gundhri villages

         

On 7th June 2024, the orientation programmes were conducted for the staffs on the implementation of Manos Unidas project in four villages. There were 18 staffs for the project on “Education, Health and Livelihood programs for the poor, needy and Marginalized” supported by Manos Unidas.  They were motivated to be responsible persons to work for the people and being faithful in the given task specially through the project of Manos Unidas, implemented in Umri, Ghuksi, Pali, Gundhri villages of Parseoni Tahsil, Nagpur. There were regular monthly staff ’s review meeting, training and evaluation of the activity.

 

          

On 10th June 2024 we   distributed of 3 types of seeds for the Income Generative Programme (IGP) to 95 farmers from four villages. The seeds were distributed for the farmers of Pali, Umri, Ghuksi and Gundhri villages. The poor and needy farmers from villages were selected as beneficiaries. They were happy to cultivate their fields with given seeds from the Income Generative programmes supported by the project of Manos Unidas.

   

The training session was organized for 10 selected farmers in Pali village. The resource person was Rushidas Ramachandra Uikey from Neyurwada village. He   explained about the  soil preparation, sowing, irrigation and proper fertilization. He encouraged farmers for Organic farming which is healthy and nutritional. Demonstration was given to the farmers about Organic Farming. The Farmers were enthusiastic to learn the methods of organic farming. The farmers were distributed the seeds as well as manure for the organic farming.

 

                           

On 1st July 2024 the Educational aids were distributed for 150 students at four villages.

        

The supplementary classes were conducted for the children in four villages. They are 150 children for the class age groups of 4 to 13 years old. Every day children were guided by the teachers in four villages. Children were given motivation on the importance of education, regular guidance and conducted extra-curricular activities in Umri, Pali, Ghuksi and Gundhri villages.

 

            

On 25th and 29th July2024, the awareness sessions were conducted in four villages. The resource persons were Suchita Marshall Dabreo and Regina Lakra. They gave the awareness sessions for children on Child’s Right, joyful & creative method of education. Children were happy and interested for the sessions.

 

     

On 20th & 21st August 2024, we provided 80 Nutritional Ration kits support to the weak, old age widows and differently abled in 4 villages. It gave them great help to have the nutritional items for the supplement food and improvement of health.

                 

On 12th  &13th  September 2024, the awareness sessions were conducted in four villages. The sessions were on health & hygiene, various diseases, balance diets, use of herbal medicine. The resource person was Dr. Ritesh Motwani from Nagpur. He explained the various diseases due to less immunity power which affects them various sickness. He also gave the importance of herbal medicine for the cure of various diseases. People were interested in the sessions and asked various questions and cleared the doubts about the health and its preventions.

 

        On 21st & 22nd September 2024, there were 4 Medical Camps organized in four villages. This activity was implemented in order to provide health check-ups among the people belonging to the poor people in four villages. About 500 people were benefited from the camp in four villages. Those patients were provided with free medicines their health check up by the Doctor. The camp was conducted in coordination with Asha Bhawan Nursing Home, Nagpur.  

        

On 4th, 14th & 15th October 2024, the awareness sessions were conducted in four villages. The resource persons were Mr. Shivshankar Waghmare and Mr. Subham Raut. They explained well the social issues of the present society. They explained about various Govt. Schemes and encouraged people to get benefits from such Government Schemes.  They also emphasized the importance and functions of Panchayati Raj.

          

On 22nd October 2024, exposure program was organized for 40 farmers from four villages. They visited agriculture fields at model village Kandri at Deolapar. Farmers were guided by Mr. Jadhav on organic farming, use of Vermicompost and organic fertilizer to improve soil fertilization.

       On 15th November 2024, we had organized Children’s Day celebration at Umri village.  Children had come from four villages. They were about 150 from Pali, Umri, Ghuksi and Ghundhri villages. They had cultural programmes. Mr. Shubham Raut the Sarpanch of Umri Group Gram panchayat was the chief guest of the programmes. Shaiji and Jyoti, the experienced teachers of Providence School doubled our joy as they were present for the celebration. Children performed beautiful dances and skits. Various games and sports were conducted. The winners were awarded with prizes. At the end of the program, they were served with the delicious food for all the participants. Children were happy and enjoyed the day.

On 17th December 2023 we had annual gathering with HIV/AIDS patients at Vishwodaya. They were 35 people from different areas of Nagpur.  They were grateful for the generous services rendered by sisters of Vishwodaya. Gifts were given to all the patients. The patients enjoyed the delicious food. Everyone went back with joy and happiness

  In the evening of the same day, we had annual gathering with 10 of our orphans in Martin Nagar. They had family meal together and enjoyed the evening. Gifts and Ration kits were given to all. They were very happy to come together at Vishwodaya.

              

On 20th & 21 December 2024, Awareness sessions were conducted on career guidance and leadership for 40 youth at Umri, Pali, Ghuksi and Gundhri villages. The resource persons were Mr. Chetan and Mr. Manoj, renowned social workers from Nevarwada and Mahuli villages. The youth were interested to benefit from the sessions.

 

On 18th January 2024, there were ‘Haldi Kumkum’ programs at Umri and Ghuksi Villages. It was initiated and organized by the leadership of Self-Help Group women from Umri and Ghuksi villages.  They had games, exchanging of the gifts to each other. After the  programs  refreshments were given to the participants.

On the same at Umri village 10 widow had session on formation of Self Help Group. The resource person Ranjan Chincholdkar   appreciated women for coming together and sharing the important and benefits of the Self  Help Group. Women were happy to come together and were interested to form the Self Help Group.

 

              

On 28th January 2025 we organized educational exposure for 40 Youth to various NGOs in Nagpur. Youth were interested and enthusiastic to visit the NGOs.

 

         

On 28th February 2025, we distributed 30 goats at Umri village, for 30 beneficiaries as part of Income Generative Program for poor and marginalized people. The beneficiaries were from Umri, Pali, Ghuksi and Gundhri villages.         

 

Celebration: We had celebration of common festivals at our Centre and in the villages.

 

      

Independence Day & Flag Hoisting at Umri and Ghuksi villages, Students of supplementary classes and the parents

 

              

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: students at pali village and Ghuksi were explained and motivated  about the life history and  leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, who is Father of  the Nation.

 

           

Celebration of Raksha Bandhan Festival: Students of supplementary class at Umri Centre.

 

                

Deepawali Celebration: At Vishwodaya and Umri along with patients, children, and staffs.

 

 

 

Women’s Day celebration

        

On 8th March 2025, we had organized Women’s Day celebration at Umri village. There were 300 women from Pali, Umri, Ghuksi and Gundhri. Mr. Subham Raut, Sarpanch of Umri gram panchayat was chief guest of the programme. He appreciated Vishwodaya and extended his cooperation and support for the activities conducted in the villages. He expressed his willingness and availability in helping to implement various schemes available for the women.                            

Presence of Sr. Daya Mathew the knowledgeable person in social field added the joy in celebrating the women’s day. She emphasized the need for women to be courageous and empowered. Women are entitled to live in dignity, safety and security. She appreciated the women for their presence and active participation in the beautiful cultural programs.

Women from different villages performed dances and skits. The winners of the games were given prizes. At the end of the program refreshment was served to all participants. Women were contented about the program and went back gladly to their homes.

 

Gratitude: We thank God for all our benefactors, friends and well-wishers who stand by us in our needs, extending their helping hands.

 We especially appreciate and thank our Superior General Sr. Martina Francis and team for the guidance, love, encouragement and support.

 We are grateful to our president Sr. Vanita John Macwan and her team for their interest and concern for the mission of Vishwodaya.

 Our sincere gratitude to Manos Unidas for supporting the people of Umri, Pali, Ghuksi and Gundhri villages at Parseoni Tahsil in Nagpur District, Maharashtra State, through project on “Education, Health and Livelihood programmes for the poor, needy and marginalized.”

 We are grateful to our Auditors Mr. Lancy D’Souza & Co. for their guidance and help. We are grateful to all the neighboring communities of SMMI for their support and encouragement to our well-wishers, co-workers and the staffs of Vishwodaya for their collaboration and dedicated service in building the mission of Vishwodaya.

 May the blessings of God be upon all of us. Let us work together for a better world.

 Asrita Silbanus Soreng

Secretary

 

 

VISHWODAYA MULTIPURPOSE SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY

April 2023 to March 2024

 

Vishwodaya Multipurpose Social Service Society (VMSSS) work towards building a just society of love, honesty, integrity and equality by empowering women and weaker sections of the society irrespective of caste and creed. VMSSS continued to extend the social activities in Umri, Pali, Ghuksi villages of Parseoni Tehsil and Kushinagar slum at Nagpur. During the financial year 2023-2024 we had one General Body Meeting, one Extra General Body Meeting and four Governing Body Meeting. The present Governing Body Members of the Society are:

 

1. Sr. Vanita John Macwan                                                         President

2. Sr. Christian Veronica Rappai                                                Vice-President

3. Sr. Asrita Silbanus Soreng                                                      Secretary

4. Sr. Valsa Kolenchery Ouseph                                                 Treasurer

5. Sr. Akha- a Mao Rishana                                                         Member

6. Sr. Suchita Marshall Dabreo                                                    Member

7. Sr. Martha Tikhatri                                                                   Member                        

 

Vishwodaya Multipurpose Social Service Society supported by Manos Unidas had implemented the project “Education, Health and Livelihood programmes for the Poor, Needy and Marginalized” in Umri, Pali, Ghuksi villages and Kushinagar slum at Nagpur. During the year we had regular family visit, seminars and awareness programmes at Umri and Vishwodaya. Majority of the people living in slum and villages live on meagre income. Every month activities were conducted at slum and villages. The people were motivated and given guidance on Education, Health, Hygiene & Livelihood programmes and its implementation. We conducted supportive classes for the children in Umri, Pali and Ghuksi villages and for the children of Kushinagar at Vishwodaya.  They were happy and benefited from the project.

 

Women Empowerment

Life Skill Training for school dropout girls and women:

Nursing Assistant Course

There were 15 young girls and women trained as health assistants. They had four months of theory classes in nursing care, physiology hygiene, gynecology, anatomy and medicine and six months of practical training in Care Hospital. Among them five students are working in private clinic and earning 7500/- per month.

 

 

Beauty Culture Course: The Beauty Culture courses were conducted in Vishwodaya and Umri village. They were 20 young girls have successfully completed the training in Beauty Culture courses.

 

Tailoring Course: The Tailoring Courses were conducted at Vishwodaya and Umri village. They were 35 students completed tailoring course at Umri village and Vishwodaya, Nagpur. After completion of the course they take up orders and are able to sustain themselves economically.

 

Educational Empowerment: Summer Camps for children of Kushinagar  and Umri village.    

On 8th to 10th May 2023  summer camps were organized for the children of Kushinagar slum at Vishwodaya.  There were about 50 children for the camp.

On 17th May 2023 the summer camp was conducted in Umri village. They were 80 children. They were given motivation on education. The drawings, competitions and games were conducted for them. They were  happy to have the summer camps.

        

Children’s Parliament: The children’s parliaments groups were formed in Umri, Pali, Ghuksi  villages and one at  Kushinagar slum. There were 4 groups of children’s Parliaments involved 100 children. They had regular guidance, extra-curricular activities and given educational motivation every Saturday.

 

Home based support to HIV/AIDS Patients: We have home-based support to HIV+ women, widows and children from nearby and far away from Vishwodaya. They continue to take ART. The Homeo medicine protects them from the side effects of ART as well as increases their immune power. They are 40 people come at Centre once a month, we provided additional nutrition and monthly ration kits.

 

Charity / support for the school Uniform: Vishwodaya Multipurpose Social Service Society had helped 6 poor students of Providence school for the purchase of School Uniform. The cost for the Uniform amount spent were Rs. 5000/-

 

Family Visit: The sisters regularly visited the families in Martinnagar, Kushinagar, Snehadeep Colony, Lourdmatanagar, Nara, Nari, Sugatnagar, Umri, Pali, Gkuksi, the families of HIV+ patients, Orphans, families of guided study children and skill training students. We extend spiritual, moral, material and psychological help through our presence, accompaniment, guidance and works of charity. This year we have visited nearly 470 families.

Implemented Project of Manos Unidas on “Education, Health and Livelihood programmes for poor, needy and marginalized” at  Kushinagar slum, Umri, Pali and Ghuksi villages.

Manos Unidas had sanctioned a project on “Education, Health and Livelihood programmes for poor, needy and marginalized”. We had regular monthly meeting and review for 18 staffs at Umri and Vishwodaya. The staffs had monthly planning and evaluation of the activities conducted in villages and kushinagar slum.

Every month activities were conducted at Kushinagar slum and 3 villages Ghuksi, Umri and Pali. Efficient resource persons had guided the people in slum and 3 villages.  The people were happy and profited from the benefits given by Manos Unidas project. The people were introduced to livelihood program at villages and Slum as well. The people were given guidance and motivation on Livelihood programmes and its implementation. There were formed 4 children’s parliaments groups. Children were from Kushinagar slum, Umri, Pali and Ghuksi

 Monthly activities were conducted in  Umri Ghuksi, Pali  villages and  Kushinagar slum:

        

                       Monthly meeting for the  staffs at Vishwodaya and Umri

 On 1st and 2nd June 2023 there were conducted orientation programmes for the staffs on the implementation of Manos Unidas project in Vishwodaya and Umri. There were 18 staffs for the project on “Education, Health and Livelihood programs for the poor, needy and Marginalized’’ supported by Manos Unidas.  There were regular monthly staff ’s review meeting, training and evaluation of the activities. The staffs were motivated to work as committed animators and village leaders at slum and villages. They were given guidance and encouraged to be responsible person to work for the people and being faithful in given task specially for the Manos Unidas project which had implemented in kushinagar slum and Umri, Ghuksi and Pali villages of Parseoni Tahsil, Nagpur.

    

On 15th June 2023 There were Distribution of seeds of 5 types of seeds for the Income Generative Programme (IGP) support amongst 120 families from three villages. The seeds were distributed for the farmers from Pali, Umri and Ghuksi villages. The beneficiaries were selected the poor and needy from villages. They were distributed 5 types of seeds for Income Generative Pragrammes. They were happy and profited well from the Income Generative programmes supported by Manos Unidas project.

 

In month of July 2023 we conducted two activities in 3 villages and one slum

On 13th July awareness session on sustainable Agriculture and Organic Farming practices at Umri, Pali and Ghuksi villages.

On 20th, 22nd and 26th July we had  conducted  the  awareness sessions for the children of Umi Ghuksi, Pali villages and Kushinagar slum. The topics were for the sessions for children on cleanliness, motivation on formation of children’s parliaments. After the sessions children were provided educational aids.

we  conducted two activities in the villages in the month of August 2023 

   

On 10th August 2023, it was organized the demonstration for 30 Farmers on Organic Farming at Pali village.   The farmers from three villages came at Pali village for the practical demonstration on Organic Farming. Mr. Satish the experience person on agriculture guided and showed the demonstration on Organic Farming. The Farmers were interested and prepared the Organic Manure and had one practical Organic Farming  cultivation of Tomatoes and Burbati. It was successful and profitable.

On 13th August 2023, Awareness session on Sustainable Agriculture and Organic Farming practices.  After the awareness session many farmers had the organic farming practice and were happy for the   good crops.

     

 

 

On 15th August celebrated Independence day at Vishwodaya. They were 30 students participated. 

 

On 26th August 2023 we provided 30 Ration kits the nutritional support to the weak and malnourished children and differently abled of three villages and Kushinagar slum.

 

 On 9th September 2023  we had Environmental exposure for the staffs at Ghaghara bank of river, Parseoni, Nagpur.

On 13th, 19th, 27th  September 2023 we had organized awareness sessions on various diseases, health insurance policies, social issues and Government schemes available for the people in villages and slum.                

In the  month of October 2023  Medical camps were organized  in three villages and  one slum.

          There were 300 beneficiaries benefited from the medical camp. The  activity was implemented in order to provide health check-ups among the people belonging to the poor in villages and  slum of Nagpur District. They were 300 people attended the camp from three villages and one slum. These patients were provided with the apt medicines for their diseases, after a thorough analysis of their health in the camp by the Doctor.

We coordinated with Asha Bhawan Nursing Home, Nagpur. The Medical team consisted of     Dr. Humani Mankar, Dr Bharti Lanjewar,  Dr. Kashtoori,  sister nurse and assistant  nurse. 

Skill training Nursing assistant students also had come for Medical camp in villages and slum. Students had the experience of attending medical camp in villages and slum.

On 7th November 2023 we celebrated Deepawali festival along with staffs at Umri and on 9th November along with Skill training students at Vishwodaya.

     On 10th November 2023  we had  organized children’s day celebration at Umri village. Children had come from three villages. They were about 200 from Umri, Pali and Ghuksi villages. They had cultural programmes. Mr. Shubham Raut the surpanch of Umri Group Gram panchayat was the chief gust for the programmes. Sr. Akha the animator of Vishwodaya was present for the program. Fr. Sijo OP added the joy as he was present for the children’s day celebration at Umri village. Children performed beautiful dances and skits. The games and sports were conducted. The prizes were given for the winners. They were very happy to have the celebration in the village. At the end of the program they were served the delicious food for all the participants. 

On 25th  November 2023  Awareness session was conducted  on career guidance and leadership training for 30 youth from three villages at Umri village. The resource person was Advocate Fr. Praveen Montero OP the director of Yuva Jyoti Centre. He motivated youth, gave carrier guidance and leadership training for 30 youth from Umri, Pali and Ghuksi village. The young boys were interested and happy to attain for the session.

On 17th December 2023 we had annual gathering with HIV/AIDS patients at Vishwodaya. They were 30 people from different areas of Nagpur.  They are grateful for the generous services rendered by sisters of Vishwodaya. All were happy for the gathering at Vishwodaya. Everyone enjoyed the delicious lunch by the sisters of Vishwodaya. The blankets were given to them. Everyone went back with joy and happiness.

  On 20th December 2023 we had annual gathering with skill training students at Vishwodaya.  Students were very happy to perform the dance and skits. Sr. Sunanda gave the educational message for the students. After wards all were served snacks and refreshment.

In the evening of the same day, we had annual gathering with 10 of our orphans in Martinnagar. They were very happy to come together. They had family meal together and enjoyed the evening. The gift and Ration kits were given to all.

     

On 21st December 2023, we distributed 40 goats at Umri for 40 beneficiaries for Income generative program for poor and marginalized people. The beneficiaries were from Umri, Pali and Ghuksi villages.

          

On 29th December 2023, we organized annual get - together for the staffs of Vishwodaya and staffs from 3 villages Umri Ghuksi and Pali. They visited Provincialate. Sr. Vanita John Macwan the Provincial superior interacted them and shared the activities of the sisters.  They were very happy to visit the Museum of Mother Marie Gertrude at Mary Immaculate and surrounding Nagpur city.

       

On 30th December 2023 Children had Environmental Exposure Day at Ramdham Farm House. The children came from Umri, Pali and Ghuksi villages.  They were 65 children from 3 villages of Parseoni Taluka, Nagpur. They were happy and enjoyed the day.

     

In the month of January 2024 these activities were conducted on 4th January 2024 the Awareness session was conducted for the women of Umri village on Legal education, women’s Rights & Law. The resource persons were Mrs Vandana Meshram the women Police and Mr. Pruthvi Chauhan. They gave the input session on Legal education and women’s Rights & Law. Women were attentive and interested to know the women’s rights and law. The police authorities assured their helping hand in any difficulties to contact them at police station of Parseoni.

   

On 18th  January 2024 we had Haldi kumkum programs  at Umri and Ghuksi Villages. On 19th January at Kushinagar slum. It was initiated and organized by the leadership of Self Help Group women from villagers and slum.  They had games, exchanging the gifts and refreshments. and slum. The initiative was taken by the women of three villages.

       

On 24th January 2024 we were privilege to have the visit of Mrs. Ana Victoria Luna Aguiar in charge of Manos Unidas project   along with Mrs. Monica Consulelo Pattugalan.  They visited 3 villages Umri, Pali, Ghuksi at Umri gram panchayat and Kushinagar slum at Nagpur. They were enthusiastic and interested to meet the people in the villages. They interacted with the people specially the beneficiaries of the project. Sr. Daya Mathew accompanied them to visit the villages and slum.

26.01.2024, We had celebration of Republic Day celebration at Vishwodaya. The students sung the National songs and speech was given by the students about the lives history of great leaders and their work for the country.

        On 15th February2024 we had organized Exposure visit for 40 women at Government offices at Parseoni and Nagpur. Women were happy to visit the offices and have the functioned of Government offices at Parseoni and Nagpur.

    

On 13th March 2024 we had training for Women group of Umri village, 10 women for Livelihood- Pappad making at Umri village. Now they have learnt to make papad and 3 women are cnitinuing and earning the income for their livelihood.

Women’s Day celebration: We had organized women’s day celebration at Umri village on 11th March 2024. There were about 130 women from Pali, Umri and Ghuksi villages. At the beginning of the program some games were conducted for the women. The women were enthusiastic and happy to participate in the games. The winners were selected.  

     

The chief guest of the programme was Mrs. Mangla Umraoji Nimbone, the Chairperson of Panchayat Samiti, Parseoni Tahsil, Nagpur. But she could not be present therefore she send representative person Mr. Sandesh Malsunge the in charge of Self Help Groups at Panchayat samiti, Parseoni. He gave the importance of International Women’s Day which is celebrated every year with a unique theme and this year the theme was “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”.  He encouraged women to be courageous and stand in their own status of life, giving importance to diversity and empowerment in all aspect of society. He appreciated women and explained well about the Government schemes and facilities are available for women through Self Help Groups. He expressed his willingness and availability in helping to implement various schemes available for the women.

 Sr. Daya Mathew the experienced social worker was present and added the joy of celebrating the women’s day. She was one of the invitees for the program. She appreciated the women for their presence and active participation in games and cultural programs. She addressed in her speech woman is a channel of peace and bond of love.  She unites the family and the society, therefore women   need to be courageous and empowered. Women’s empowerment is a critical aspect of achieving gender equality. Women are entitled to live in dignity, safety and security.

Mr. Shubham Raut, the Sarpanch of Umri Group Gram Panchayat was present for the programme. He appreciated the good works of sisters specially the Social activities of Vishwodaya that are Education, Health  and Livelihood programs for the people in three villages at Umri Gram panchayat. He was happy to be present for the women’s day celebration. He extended his cooperation and support for the activities conducted in the villages.

Women from different villages performed dances and skit. Women from Ghuksi slum sang the song on “Leadership of women”. Mrs. Jyoti from Umri performed beautiful Bhart Natyam. The students of skill training- Beauty Parlour performed a dance on “Environment, health & hygiene.  The staffs of Vishwodaya sang the song on ‘Nari Shakti”.The winners of the games were given prizes. At the end of the program delicious meal was served to all participants. The food was prepared by the Vishwodaya staff and women of Umri village with their contributions. It was contributed by staffs of Vishwodaya and women from Umri village. The program ended peacefully. Women were very happy for the program and went back gladly to their home.

 Gratitude: We thank God for all our benefactors, friends and well-wishers who stand by us in our needs to extend their helping hand.

 

We especially appreciate and thank our Superior General Sr. Martina Francis and team for the guidance, love and encouragement and support.

 

We are grateful to our former president Sr. Alice Joseph and president Sr. Vanita John Macwan  and her team for their interest and concern for the mission of Vishwodaya.

 

Our sincere thanks and gratitude to Manos Unidas for supporting the people of 3 villages Ghuksi, Umri, Pali in Parseoini Tahsil and Kushinagar slum  at Nagpur District, through project on          “ Education, Health and Livelihood programmes for the poor, needy and marginalized.”

 

We are grateful to our Auditors Mr. Lancy D’Souza & Co for your guidance and help. We are grateful to all the neighboring communities of SMMI for your support and encouragement. To our well-wishers, co-workers and the staffs of Vishwodaya for your collaboration and dedicated service in building the mission of Vishwodaya.

 

May the blessings of God be upon all of us. Let us work together for a better world.

 

 

 

Secretary

 

Asrita  Silbanus Soreng