Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 13: Amrat Thalitha Kum – India, Karnataka region meeting was held at Canara Organisation for Development and Peace (CODP) Nanthur, on Monday, June 12 with a prayer led by Sr Anna Maria and Sr Herita from Shubadha Centre, Mangaluru.

Sr Meera RGS the president of Amrat Thalitha Kum – India presided over the programme. Sr Shanthi Priya BS, the general councillor of Bethany Congregation was the inaugurator of the day’s programme. In her inaugural speech she gave a clarion call to commit for the cause of human misery and slavery. Sr Meera in her presidential speech highlighted the existing problem of human trafficking and its present scenario world over.

Sr Anna Maria BS, the national executive member of Amrat Thalitha Kum – India spoke about significance of international day against child labour. She shared about her experiences in running a child labour school at Humnabad, Bidar, in northern part of Karnataka. Sr Rajani SRA, the regional secretary presented the minutes of previous meeting through PPT presentation.

Sr Sherly SJL, the India coordinator of Arise Foundation shared about various programmes of Arise Foundation and its funding patterns. Sr Meera briefed about the Hilton Fund for Sisters and the selected regions for its funding in order to strengthen the network of the sisters all over India.

The diocesan coordinators presented an action plan to combat human trafficking in their respective dioceses after a short group discussion. Sr Leena Dcosta BS, the regional coordinator welcomed the gathering. Sr Lovely DSS thanked the guests on the dais and Sr Freeda AC thanked the participants and the organizers of the programme.

Sr Joel SRA, compeered the day’s schedule. As many as 32 participants representing various dioceses in Karnataka region were present. Breakfast and meals were provided.