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governing body

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

 

NEWS / HIGHLIGHTS


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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.

 


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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.


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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.

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Completion report of Convergence
 Workshop for Strengthening of
Child Protection System


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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.

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