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Breaking
Barriers, Building Confidence: Adolescent Girls Engage with Police for Child
Protection: Vimukti Pothnal
As
part of the GOOD Project, an Open House Programme was organized on 15 January
2026 at the Kavithal Police Station for around 50 adolescent girls from Devipur,
Pothnal, Udbal, and Marakandinni villages. The programme aimed to build
confidence among adolescents and create awareness about child protection. The
police staff warmly welcomed the girls and guided them through the police
station, helping them understand its functioning. Later, an interactive session
was held where the girl’s received awareness on child marriage, child labour,
social media safety, the POCSO Act, and child protection mechanisms. The police
emphasized the importance of reporting abuse without fear and informed the
participants about support services such as Child Helpline 1098 and emergency
number 112. The session helped reduce fear and hesitation towards the police,
highlighting the role of people-friendly police stations and the Child
Protection Unit in safeguarding children. The programme concluded with lunch for
the participants, leaving the girls informed, confident, and empowered.
Vimukti
Pothnal celebrated Makar Sankranti Suggi Sambhrama with great joy and
traditional spirit at its campus on 13th January 2026, with the participation of
children, parents, staff, and community members. The campus was beautifully
decorated with rangoli, colourful kites, sugarcane, earthen pots, and paddy,
reflecting the richness of the harvest season. Mr. Jayasheela Dottarabandi
explained the cultural and environmental significance of the festival,
highlighting it as a symbol of gratitude to nature and new beginnings. Fr.
Sathish Fernandes, Director of Vimukti, emphasized the importance of preserving
Indian traditions and passing cultural values to the younger generation. Special
prayers were offered to Mother Nature, til-gud sweets were shared, and children
actively took part in the celebrations, making the event joyful and meaningful.
The programme promoted cultural awareness, community bonding, and respect for
nature among children and families. Nearly 110 stakeholders attended the
program.
Vimukti
Pothnal celebrated Sponsored Children’s Day with great joy and gratitude at its
campus on 11th of January 2026, with the participation of sponsored children,
parents, donors, staff, and volunteers. The programme highlighted the importance
of child sponsorship in ensuring education, care, and a brighter future for
vulnerable children. Fr. Sathish Fernandes, Director of Vimukti, emphasized that
sponsorship is not just financial support but an expression of love,
encouragement, and shared responsibility in shaping young lives. Children
expressed their happiness through cultural performances, songs, and dances.
Long-associated beneficiaries and donor members of the Child sponsorship
programme were felicitated in appreciation of their journey and commitment. The
celebration strengthened the bond between children, parents, and supporters and
reaffirmed Vimukti’s commitment to nurturing every child with dignity, care, and
opportunity. Nearly 120 stakeholders attended the program. 
Vimukti
Charitable Trust, Pothnal, organized an Interfaith Harmony Programme for young
men and women on Sunday, 4 January 2026, at the Vimukti Hall. The programme
began with the reading and explanation of the Preamble of the Constitution. In
his introductory remarks, Mr. Jayasheela Dottarabandi highlighted that such
interfaith initiatives help people from different communities come together,
build friendships, and strengthen social harmony. The programme was inaugurated
by Sri Basavaraj Uchchamath Mahaswamiji, who stressed that the greatest religion
is humanity and called for equal respect for all faiths (Sarva Dharma Samabhava).
The event was presided over by Fr. Sathish Fernandes, Director of Vimukti
Charitable Trust, Pothnal, and was graced by Maulana Muhammad Irshad Jamal from
Jamia Masjid, Pothnal. Other dignitaries included Mr. Shivappa Mestri and Mr.
Sheenu Mestri. Ms. Jessintha Muddanagudi welcomed the gathering, compered the
programme, and proposed the vote of thanks.
On
December 23, 2025, Vimukti Charitable Trust joyfully celebrated Christmas at its
Pothnal premises with 100 underprivileged children and their families, creating
a day filled with warmth, love, and hope. The most touching moment of the day
was the distribution of carefully prepared Christmas gift packages to the
children. As each child received their gift, their faces lit up with happiness
and excitement — simple moments that carried deep meaning for families who often
struggle to meet their daily needs. For many of them, this celebration was not
just a festivity, but a reminder that they are seen, valued, and loved. The
Vimukti staff and volunteers lovingly ensured that every child and family felt
welcomed and cared for, creating an environment of dignity, belonging, and joy.
Laughter, greetings, and heartfelt exchanges filled the premises, making the day
truly memorable. The celebration concluded with words of gratitude and a shared
sense of joy, reflecting the true spirit of Christmas — a spirit of love, unity,
generosity, and hope for a better tomorrow.
For
many families, there are no twinkling stars, no cake to share, no festive
lights, and no joyful atmosphere. There are only struggle, silence, and
survival. Yet it is to these very homes that I wish to carry the true meaning of
Christmas—the message of God’s joy, love, peace, and abundant blessings. Just as
Christ chose to be born in a manger, among the forgotten and the lowly, this
Christmas we want to be present with those who feel unseen and unheard. A gentle
smile, a shared meal, a small gift, and a loving presence can become a living
proclamation that God has not forgotten them. In reaching out to the poorest of
the poor, we allow Christmas to come alive—not in decorations, but in
compassion; not in abundance, but in love.
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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.
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.