KCWA, true to its mission ‘In Pursuit of ensuring Education to the poor Children’ disbursed education aid for the year 2024 through ‘Sampada’ and ‘Suvidya’ during the programs held on 13 July in Udupi and 14 July in Belthangady respectively.
KCWA Education Fund Distributed at SAMPADA, UDUPI
The SAMPADA UDUPI KCWA Education Fund distribution function was held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Amulya Hall, Anugraha, Pastoral Centre, Kakkunje, Santhekatte at 3:30 PM. Rev Fr. Reginald Pinto, Executive Director of SAMPADA UDUPI Trust, presided over the function. Mr. Prashanth Ferrao, Cultural Secretary of KCWA (Kuwait Canara Welfare Association, Kuwait), was the chief guest. Dr Eugene D’Souza, Board Member, SAMPADA UDUPI, was another chief guest. Mrs. Mable Andrade and Mr. Johnson D’Almeida, Nominated Committee members and Mrs. Jovita Fernandes local representative of KCWA were the guests. Sr. Veera Monis, in charge, ICDP (Integrated Child Development Program) was also present in the dais.
In his welcome address, Fr. Reginald explained how KCWA accumulates funds to help young students pursue their education. He appreciated the care taken by KCWA members to help needy students and remembered the eight-year relationship between KCWA and SAMPADA. He highlighted that in 2023, 19 students received Rs.9,29,810/-, and in 2024, 10 students received Rs.5,87,000/- to date.
Dr. Eugene D’Souza, an eminent educationalist, gave practical examples to face education, using Norman Schwarzkopf’s quote, “The more you sweat in peace, and the less you bleed in war.” He encouraged students and parents not to lose faith but to plan their studies during exam time and excel.
Mr. Prashanth Ferrao was presented with a Decennial Memento by SAMPADA UDUPI. In his speech, Mr. Ferrao appreciated the students’ struggle to pursue education and how KCWA is giving them a helping hand. He requested students to remember the hardship KCWA faces in collecting funds and wished them well for their future endeavours.
Mr. Stanley Fernandes, Coordinator SAMPADA UDUPI, Kundapura, conducted a motivational talk before the function. He emphasized communication skills, proper communication, and responsible media usage.
Sr. Veera Monis, in charge of ICDP (Integrated Child Development Program), and Mrs. Jenet Fernandes, CFM, SAMPADA Udupi, read out the list of students. Mr. Stanley Fernandes, Coordinator of SAMPADA UDUPI, compered the event and thanked all.
KCWA Education Fund Distributed at SUVIDYA, Mangalore
Beltangady, Jul 14: The Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra (CKSK), supported by the Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), organized the disbursement of the Suvidya 2024 interest-free loan at Vimukti, Beltangady on Sunday, July 14. The loan aims to support the higher education needs of economically disadvantaged youths in the Diocese of Mangalore.
A total of 30 students have applied for the ‘Suvidya 2024’ scheme. The program commenced with a prayer. On the dais, Naveen Mascarenhas the President of KCWA, Mabel Andrade, a nominated committee member, Fr. Able Lobo, parish priest of St. Antony Church Ujire, Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas director of CKSK-Vimukti, and Fr. Rohan Lobo, assistant director of CKSK-Vimukti were present.
A new database for Suvidya was launched by Naveen Mascarenhas, which helps to keep track of all the documentation. Laveena Jyothi Fernandes the program coordinator gave a bird’s-eye view of Suvidya 2018–2024. Fr. Rohan Lobo delivered the introductory talk.
Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas and Fr. Abel Lobo honored the KCWA President for their exceptional support. In his address, Naveen encouraged students to pursue higher education and wished well for the students. Fr. Abel expressed his happiness towards the work done by the organization and expressed his gratitude to KCWA for the meritorious work they take up for the betterment of society. Mabel Andrade expressed in her talk the long journey of KCWA and exhorted all to help others as we improve.
Past Suvidya beneficiaries shared their gratitude towards the organization for helping them pursue their education.
Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, director, expressed gratitude to KCWA for their dedicated service in assisting youths in pursuing higher education within the Diocese of Mangalore. He also extended his gratitude and wishes to all the members of the KCWA for their commitment to addressing homeland issues. A total of Rs. 12,36,000/- was disbursed this year for 30 applicants.
Laveena Jyothi Fernandes proposed vote of thanks and Christal Pradeep Pashan served as the compered the programme.
We at KCWA take pride in our achievements over the years and thank all our members, sponsors and well-wishers for their generous contribution and continued support. KCWA hopes to strive and work harder towards its mission statement.