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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

NEWS / HIGHLIGHTS

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Self-Protection tools to young girls and women : Vimukti Charitable Trust, Chikodi Unit
On 6th to 8th August 2026 a training programme was organized on Self Protection to Young Girls and Women in Rajiv Nagar, Chikodi. Mrs Geetha Kamble, Assistant CDPO, Chikodi; Mrs Roopa Jadhav, Head Constable, Chikodi Police Station; Mrs Pallavi Vatare, Counselor, Sakhi One Stop Centre, Chikodi were the resource persons. The training programmes covered the important topics on the Facilities and Laws on Self-Protection for girls and women, Child Development Programmes, Protection through the Police Departments, Legal Aid, Help Lines, Sakhi One Stop Centre, and Laws pertaining to the violence and atrocities over women. The Resource Persons emphasized the need of taking the support of these help lines especially in the time of distress and problems. Mrs Geetha Kamble, Assistant CDPO, Chikodi spoke about Sakhi One Stop Centre, Child Development Programme Office, Santhwana Kendra and Police Department and their role in the self-protection of Girls and Women. Mrs Roopa Jadhav, Head Constable, Chikodi Police Station demonstrated the role of Police against attrocities and crimes against women. Mrs Roopa Jadhav asked the participants to go to the police station without any hesitation and fear. 406 women participated in the training programmes. Young girls and women are motivated to take up the positive and right decisions against the injustice, violence and the attrocities that are happening in the society.

Empowering Children Through Education: Vimukti
Vimukti Pothnal operates 16 Remedial Education Centres across remote villages, benefiting 450 children. The programme is designed to prevent school dropouts, discourage seasonal migration, and strengthen children's academic performance. By providing after-school tutoring, individual mentoring, and a safe learning environment, the initiative ensures that vulnerable children remain in school, continue their education with confidence, and build a brighter future.

Training programme for the economically poor women on Income Generating Activities : Vimukti Charitable Trust ® Chikodi Unit
On 27th June 2026 a training programme was organized for the economically poor women on Income Generating Activities. Mrs Parvathi Veerabhadra Kamate, Mrs Ashwini Koth and Mrs Shaila Sanjeev Pol were the resource persons. The First Session was on Income Generating Activities, Importance and financial benefits. Mrs Shaila Sanjeev Pol explained about the importance of Income Generating Activities. The Second Session was on the Garments. Mrs Parvathi Kamate was the resource person. She explained about the income available in stitching of garments with proper business plan. The Third Session was on the success story of Mrs Parvathi Kamate. She encouraged the women to take up income generating activities. 162 People benefited from this programme. The women of Self Help Groups are trying to take up income generating activities to improve their standard of living.

Programme on preparing the adolescents to be better adults : Vimukti Charitable Trust ® Chikodi Unit
On 12th July 2026, Vimukti Charitable Trust ® through the support of the project of Italian Bishop’s Conference organized a programme on preparing the adolescents to be better adults. Dr John Dafedar, Ingli and Mrs Rayavva Hanamanth Kalloli, ASHA Staff, Belakud were the resource persons. Fr Robin Minin Lopez, Administraor, Shanthi Sadhana, Bangalore was the chief guest. The First Session was on the Adolescents, Growth and Changes that take place during the Adolescent period and how to cope up with the Adolescent period. Physical Hygiene and its impact on health by Dr John Dafedar. He emphasized about the need of personal hygiene. The second session was on how to face the Adolescent stage and related problems by Mrs Rayavva Hamamanth Kalloli. She also explained about the different facilities available for the adolescent girls. The Third Session was on Care, Food intake and the nutrients that are necessary for the adolescent growth by Dr John Dafedar. He explained about the need of proper exercise and discipline. The programme was organized for two groups, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. 304 adolescents participated in the programme on preparing the Adolescents to be better adults.

Training on Career Guidance to the economically poor students of Chikodi : Vimukti Charitable Trust ® Chikodi Unit
On 19th July 2026, Vimukti Charitable Trust ®, Chikodi Unit organized a training on Career Guidance to the economically poor students of Chikodi. The Resource Person s were Ms Ravina Dadugol, Assistant Professor, ITI, Nippan; Mrs Reeta, Divisional Officer, NWKSRTC, Chikodi and Mr Satish, retired Government official. The First Session was on Opportunities that are available in Government departments by Mr Satish, Retired Government official. He explained about the job opportunities available in Government departments and the preparations that need to make. He emphasized about the hard work and the personality development. The Second Session was on Opportunities that are available in IT and Private companies by Mr Reeta, Divisional Officer, Chikodi. She explained that all the students must work hard in order to brighten their future. The Third Session was on Opportunies that are available in ITI, Mecanical, Electrical Fields, Receiving Government sponsored trainings and starting self-employment by Ms Raveena Dadugol. 104 Students who received the career guidance training are motivated to take up the job opportunities.

Distribution of 100 education kits to the economically poor children of Chikodi Taluka : Vimukti Charitable Trust ® Chikodi Unit
On 26th June 2026, Vimukti Charitable Trust ® Chikodi Unit through the support of the project of Italian Bishop’s Conference distributed 100 education kits to the economically poor children of Chikodi Taluka, Belagavi District. Mrs Nagina Gatkari, President of the SHG Federation, Chikodi and Fr Stanis Lopez, Vice Principal, St Francis of Assisi School, Chikodi were present for the programme. Fr Stanis Lopez emphasized the importance of Education and extracurricular activities. Mrs Nagina spoke about the different Government Scholarships. At the end of the programme 100 Students received the educational kit - school bag and note books. The Students expressed their gratitude to the Benefactors.

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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.