Press Release

Kuwait, Jan 13: Lawrence Saldanha Kanajar, founding President of Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK), founder of the concept Parish based overseas “Zamath” and a strong advocate of grass root development has returned as new President of KWAK in response to a voiced demand from members. In the annual Mahazamath held on 10th January 2006, outgoing Treasurer Denis D’Souza proposed Saldanha’s name for the top post and was seconded by members in one voice.

Following recitation of the Novena of our Lady of Lourdes, the election process was conducted and the following new management committee was formed:

Lawrence Saldanha, Eliyal  President
Denis D’Souza, Palli  Vice President
Rose Mendonca, Kepulu  Secretary
Edward D’Souza, Sudkada Treasurer
Jyothi D’Souza, Pathao  Cultural Secretary
Shalet D’Souza, Mallettu  Auditor
Anthony Miranda, Shedi  Sports Secretary
Henry Britto, Palli  Public Relations Officer

Further, 4 new Gurkars have been named under the lead Gurkarship of Henry Britto
Henry Britto, Palli  Lead Gurkar and Gurkar for Salmiya Vado
Valerian Rebello, Kanajar  Gurkar for Kuwait City Vado
Anil Britto, Palli   Gurkar for Abbasiya Vado
Benedict Saldanha, Palli  Gurkar for Fahaheel Vado
Anthony Lobo, Gatadalke  Gurkar for members from domestic services

Committe members:
Melwin Mascarenhas, Mairlotte
Jecintha Pinto, Shirthady (formerly Kanajar)
Roshan D’Souza, Kallianpur (formerly Kanajar)
Inas Menezes, Kanajar
Anthony Lobo, Gatadalke
John D’Sa, Kowdoor
Steven D’Souza, Kandalke
Louis Rebello
Robert D’Souza Bailur

KWAK, also known as Lourdes Kanajar Zamath Kuwait has accomplished several developmental projects in the otherwise silent remote Parish of Kanajar, which includes the most ambitious Lourdes Hospital. Church Portico, Computer for the Church, Life saving financial aid to critically ailing patients and a mortuary fund for it’s members are some of the other projects successfully executed by the Zamath for the benefit of Parishioners. One of the key tasks before the new committee is to strengthen the currently Rs 4 lacs members’ family welfare fund (mortuary fund). Programs earmarked for 2006 are a family get-together on March 31, Monthi Fest celebration on September 8th and a grand Vodlem Fest celebration in December.

The new committee thanked the outgoing committee for their contribution and sought their cooperation in the future programs of the organization. Delicious home-prepared food was served