Rev. Dr. Fr.
John Alwyn Dais
B.A;M.A; Ph.D President
Rev. Dr. Fr.
Paul Melwyn D’osuza B.A;M.A; Ph.D
Vice President
Rev. Fr.
Maxim Dsilva
B.A; B.Ed; M.Ed
Secretary
Rev. Fr.
Vijesh Loyed Menezes
B.Com; MBA
Treasurer
Rev. Fr. Elvin Santa Lopes
B.A; DJMC
Member
Rev. Fr. Arun
Lobo B.A; PGDHRM;M.S.W
Member
Rev. Dr. Fr. Sathish Fernandes
B.A; M.Sc; PGDHRM; ;M.A; M.S.W
Member
Rev. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, B.A;L.L.B;M.A; M.S.W
Member
Rev. Fr. Vincent D’souza
B.A;M.A; M.S.W
Member
World
Day against child Labour2022- Universal Social Protection to End child Labour:
Vimukti Pothnal MAKE
A DIFFERENCE. IF YOU SEE A CHILD IN DISTRESS…. Dial the child helpline- 1098
Vimukti charitable Trust ® Pothnal organized an awareness rally in collaboration
with our Vimukti children club on world day against child labour campaign in and
around Pothnal government Schools on 13th June 2022. The day aim is to spread
awareness about the illegal practice of child labor that still prevails and
sensitize privileged citizens to protect and demand the rights of children and
childhood. Today & every day, join us to support all children across the world
to keep chasing their dreams through education, children and participants were
holding the placards and as they were marching in and around the villages
shouting the slogans to send back the children to school and stop child labour.
The Social protection systems that address poverty and provide free education,
healthcare, family assistance, and employment to families, assure children the
FREEDOM TO LEARN, PALY AND BE A CHILD.
Education
kits Distribution to stop School Dropouts-Giving Hope to a child’s Future:
Vimukti pothnal Chanakya
Said, “EDUCATION IS THE BEST FRIEND. AN EDUCATED PERSON IS RESPECTED EVERYWHERE.
EDUCATION BEATS THE BEAUTY AND YOUTH”. In order to empower every child with
education and bring the joy of learning to the little ones, and motivating
children towards compulsory education. vimukti charitable trust Pothnal started
school kit in 2010 to provide educational kit to the deprived children from the
project area. School kit is an assorted set of materials such as school bag,
notebooks, pen, pencils, drawing book, colors, uniform, water bottle and compass
box which as per the sections like primary, secondary and higher secondary. 30
children are benefited from this program.
Students
enjoy visit to police station: Vimukti Pothnal Vimukti
Sponsored children visited Police station on 5th June Sunday, 2022, to
understand the its functioning of the Police station as part of our Programme of
Inquiry. Police Sub-Inspector spoke to the children about how a police station
operates. Students visited the control room, jail, FIR room and were informed
about arms and ammunition like gun, pistol etc. They learned how to call no. 911
in an emergency situation, ways to protect themselves and to avoid dangerous
situations. Children were told what happens when a person is arrested, how
police personnel works and how it helps officers do their job. Initially the
children were very serious when they entered the police station, but when they
interacted with sub- inspector Mr. Veerana Gowda, they found that the
policeman’s are friendly and approachable. The children even asked questions to
Sub-Inspector Mr. Veerana Gowda like how you catch a thief, why you were khaki
uniform, how the control room and wireless works very effectively, etc. and
Sub-Inspector was very happy to answer them.
Free
Medical health checkup Camp: Vimukti Pothnal Free
Medical health checkup camp was organized at vimukti Premises. The aim of the
health camp was to increase awareness of health-related issues such as
cleanliness, sanitation etc. among children and the general public. Children
will be encouraged to spread this information among their families, friends and
neighbors. The vimukti staff nurse sensitized the children on maintaining
hygiene by washing hands regularly and before and after eating, segregating dry
and wet waste, keeping the surroundings clean and engaging in physical
activities to stay fit. The Doctor Raghavendra divided children into small
groups were monitored for BP, weight, height, vision and oral hygiene as a part
of their general checkup. The gathered children promised to adhere to good
hygiene practices taught at the camp and remain physically fit by exercising
regularly and adopting healthy habits. Nearly 65 children benefited from this
camp.
Vimukti
Children Education Excursion: Vimukti Pothnal Vimukti
Pothnal organized educational tour to our sponsored children. The aim of this
program is to students expand their learning through outdoor experiences.
Excursions are considered as hands on experience for students which they cannot
learn in the classrooms. Student’s life remains incomplete without broadening
their outlook. The Vimukti organization gives priority to realize the Nature and
multicultural environment. By coming into direct contact with various
environments, culture and community, the students develop openness to others.
The children were emphasized experimental learning and offer both group and
self-directed activities that enable learners to explore various cultures,
practices and people.it also gives the students exposure to work in team with
others which carries life long memories and bonding with the acquired
experiences.
Children
March to School (Makkala ‘Nade Shale Kade’) : Vimukti Pothnal Vimukti
charitable Trust ® organized Children March to school campaign in and around the
16 villages of Pothnal on 31 May 2022. The main aim of the campaign is to bring
back the children to the school by motivating the parents, elders, and village
community leaders regarding the importance and the role of the education in the
life of children. The main aim of the ‘March to school campaign’ was to
sensitize privileged citizens to protect and demand the rights of children.
Today & every day, join us to support all children across the world to keep
chasing their dreams through education, children and participants were holding
the placards and as they were marching in and around the villages shouting the
slogans to send back the children to school. Through their very presence and
involvement, they were conveying the message of the importance of education that
will nurture their future. The Pakistani noble prize winner Malala says: “one
child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world”.
Training
program on Professional Skills for Women: Vimukti Pothnal Vimukti
Charitable Trust ® Pothnal organized professional skills for the rural women at
Vimukti premises on 28th May 2022. Women live within the four walls of home
hence they are deprived of the professional skills. Identifying the interested
women Vimukti Trust took keen interest in training these women to begin afresh
their own self-employment which can sustain their families. The rural women were
being inspired and motivated to learn and to take up the various designs of
embroidery through the training sessions of three months intensive training by
the professionals. Since these rural women were ignorant about the usefulness
and the self-sustenance that brings in, they were explained how they can tap the
resources and earn their living by the way of these professional skills. The
professional teachers are imparting every bit of the knowledge and the technique
of being creative to be an expert in the field that they have chosen. Nearly 25
women have enrolled in this program. They come daily for these training classes
and unturn every stone towards success in the creative learning.
Summer
Camp for children: Vimukti Pothnal Summer
camp for the Children play a vital role in the development of their
Personalities. On 13th and 14th May 2022 summer camp were organized at Vimukti
Premises. Our Vimukti children proudly initiated the co-curriculum
Extra-curriculum activities like dance, music, singing, drawing, and other
activities. As the enriching and revitalizing power of these activities was
already palpable in the students, Vimukti tried to give these children a bit of
value education and personality development skills during their holidays. Nearly
61 children attended the program and benefited from this summer camp.
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Let
us march forward to awaken the humanity to restore the worth of human dignity:
Vimukti Pothnal
The Vimukti Charitable Trust ® requesting to help a disabled parent’s family
from sindanuru, Raichur District with four kids who are in a dire need of the
financial support both for the daily sustenance and to have a decent house to
live in. Their disability has deprived them to have hardly one meal for the day.
Will you be a help to this needy family? You may not have plenty but give from
your little available resources. Even the one or two rupees that you contribute
to this family is worth. Therefore march forward to awaken the humanity to
restore the worth of human dignity. Inspire others by sharing it. Contact:
9448335778. May God Bless you all!
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Extending our hands to the poor and needy during
Covid-19
During this period of struggle, the Vimukti Charitable Trust® team extended our
concern and solidarity for the poor and the neediest around us. This was a
moment of witnessing the real Franciscan spirit.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Capuchin Friars in Solidarity
Holy Trinity Province Karnataka
We thank all our friars, communities,
coordinators, volunteers, support staff and
others who are connected with the pandemic
initiatives and responses. Let us pray for the
humanity and help the needy. God bless us all.
ABOUT US VIMUKTI
CHARITABLE TRUST is a social action unit of the Capuchin Franciscan of
Karnataka Province, Registered under the Trust Act bearing number,
Trust/718/10A/Vol-II/V-299/2000-2001 Dated 01.05.2000. VIMUKTI is
integral liberation as understood popularly and it undertakes and
executes socio-economic empowerment activities among the disadvantage
and the vulnerable sections of the society. As the activities of the
province became widespread, ‘Vimukti’ came into existence in 1999 to
co-ordinate, document, monitor, review and evaluate the social work
intervention activities to ensure greater efficiency and increased
accountability towards the same.
STATUTES The
Karnataka Capuchin Province has established a registered trust called,
Vimukti Charitable Trust for social service and developmental activities
in the Province. The goals and objectives of this trust are to be
attained in a systematic and cohesive manner. For this purpose the
Province shall establish in a suitable place a well furnished central
office to plan, coordinate and supervise all the programmes and the
activities. The Statutes are applicable to all the Friars of the
Province who are involved in this ministry. So that all the Programmes
function effectively and achieve the expected goals and objectives.
These Statutes are to be read along with the Constitutions of the Order
and also the Statutes of the Province.