Rev. Dr. Fr.
Robin Victor D'Souza
B. Ed, M. Phil., MBA,
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. Joywin Dias
B.Com
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
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Empowering
Rural 35 Women through Skill Development Certificate Distribution Ceremony by
Vimukti" Vimukti
Pothnal proudly organized a Certificate Distribution Program on July 11, 2025,
at Rajalabanda village, Manvi Taluk, to honor the women who successfully
completed a five-month free sewing training course. This initiative is part of
Vimukti s ongoing mission to empower rural women with practical skills that pave
the way to financial independence. The program was graced by Mr. Jayashil
Dotharbandi, Coordinator of Vimukti, who highlighted the significance of such
training programs in transforming the lives of marginalized women by offering
them sustainable livelihood opportunities through tailoring. Chief Guest Mr.
Kashav Nayak from Rajalabanda appreciated Vimukti's dedicated efforts in
promoting women s economic empowerment and encouraged the trainees to utilize
their skills confidently and become role models for others in the community.
Around 35 women trainees received their course completion certificates, a proud
moment that was both motivational and symbolic of their determination. The
presence of the trainer Mrs. Mariyamma, along with enthusiastic trainees and
community members, added warmth and energy to the event. This ceremony marked
yet another milestone in Vimukti s commitment to building a more equitable and
self-reliant rural society, where women are skilled, confident, and economically
empowered.
Free
Medical Health Checkup Camp: 165 Patients Receive Free Medicines Vimukti,
Pothnal Access
to healthcare is a basic human right, yet many poor families cannot afford even
a simple checkup or necessary medicines. Understanding this urgent need, Vimukti,
Pothnal has been regularly organizing free medical camps in the rural villages
of Manvi Taluka, Raichur District. In the latest camp, 165 local patients
received free medical checkups and doctor-prescribed medicines. Most patients
were found to be suffering from chest infections, joint and muscular pain,
seasonal flu, skin allergies, high blood sugar, gastrointestinal issues, and
other common illnesses. These camps bring hope and healing to people who
otherwise lack access to medical care. Vimukti continues to serve the most
vulnerable, ensuring that healthcare is not a privilege, but a right for all.
Motivating
and Handholding Support to Access Government Schemes in Target Villages: Vimukti
Pothnal During
the months of May and June 2025, the Vimukti Pothnal team actively visited the
targeted villages to identify and support economically poor and marginalized
families. The primary goal of these visits was to motivate and empower village
residents to tap into various government welfare schemes available for their
benefit. The staff provided door-to-door awareness, training sessions, and
personalized handholding support to help people understand the eligibility
criteria, documentation process, and application procedures for schemes related
to housing, pensions, health cards, education, and livelihood support. Many
villagers were encouraged and accompanied to visit government offices to
initiate or complete their applications. In addition to this, the team conducted
awareness campaigns on climate change and environmental conservation. Villagers
were sensitized on the importance of: Avoiding the use of plastic, preventing
deforestation, Planting saplings to improve greenery and sustain a healthy
environment. These efforts aimed to foster a sense of responsibility among the
local communities toward ecological preservation and sustainable living. Vimukti
Pothnal continues its commitment to strengthening rural communities through
awareness, empowerment, and environmental action.
20
Economically Poor Women Trained in Costume Jewellery Making under UDYAMI
Programme: Vimukti Pothnal Vimukti
Pothnal successfully conducted an intensive training program for 20 economically
disadvantaged women from its targeted villages under the UDYAMI initiative. The
primary objective of the program is to empower rural women, aged 18 45 and
belonging to BPL (Below Poverty Line) families, by equipping them with practical
skills for self-employment. Through this training, the participants learned the
art of costume jewellery making a valuable skill that can be transformed into
a sustainable source of income. Vimukti believes that without access to
income-generating skills, financial stability remains out of reach for many
rural families. To ensure the long-term success of this initiative, Vimukti
continues to provide regular handholding support to these women as they begin
their own small businesses. This program not only aims to strengthen their
economic condition but also enhances their confidence and decision-making
abilities, thereby contributing to the overall development of their families and
communities.
Empowering
Children Through Computer Education: Vimukti
organized computer classes aimed at empowering children with basic digital
literacy skills. The sessions were designed to introduce students to fundamental
computer operations, including typing, using Microsoft Office tools, internet
browsing, and basic coding concepts. The classes were interactive and hands-on,
allowing children to practice on individual computers. The initiative helped
increase children's confidence in using technology, preparing them for academic
and future professional needs. Feedback from participants was positive, with
many expressing enthusiasms for learning more. Overall, the program was a
successful step towards bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusive
education. Nearly 35 children benefited from this training.
13-Day
Skill Training for Women: A Path to Economic Empowerment: Vimukti
Pothnal A 13-day skill development training program for women was inaugurated at
Vimukti Charitable Trust Pothnal in collaboration with SBI-RSETI Raichur. The
program aims to provide self-employment opportunities for rural women aged 18 45
from BPL families. Mr. Vijaykumar Badiger, Director of SBI-RSETI Raichur,
inaugurated the event and emphasized the government s free training schemes in
tailoring, embroidery, beautician courses, jewelry work, and animal husbandry,
along with residential facilities. He encouraged participants to make use of
bank loan facilities to begin small businesses. Mr. Jayasheela Dotharbandi,
Program Coordinator, highlighted that this specific 13-day training focuses on
jewelry making. He appreciated the government and Vimukti s joint efforts in
empowering rural women through sustained skill training over the years. Resource
person Mrs. Reshma Bhatt praised Vimukti s cooperation and the eagerness of
women to learn. Fr. Sathish Fernandes, Director of Vimukti urged women to
transform skills into livelihood opportunities, stating that without
income-generating skills, financial stability remains out of reach. Special
guest Mr. Shravan Kumar, lecturer at SBI-RSETI, conducted a motivational session
on self-employment. Ms. Akshita of Pothnal and Kumari Mamatha from Vimukti were
also present. Mr. Arogyappa Dumati moderated the program.
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Knowledge indeed transforms the children
but the proper environment and the basic facilities in imparting the education
enables the children all the more to be the best.
Vimukti Trust Pothnal is making a
difference by prioritizing in support of the children to obtain a decent
education with the right environment.
COME LET S JOIN OUR HANDS FOR THIS
GREAT CAUSE BY BRINGING SMILES UPON THEIR FACES MAKING THEM OUR OWN CHILDREN IN
SUPPORT OF THEM.
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.