Media Release

Mangalore, Mar 7: Jeevandhara Centre, a unit of Jeevandhara Social Service Trust, Kulshekar, Mangalore, celebrated the ‘International Women’s day  on March 6 at Sacred Hearts’ Eng Med. Auditorium, Kulshekar, Mangalore.

The inauguration of the programme was done by  Malini Rodrigues  programme officer SJSRY, MCC Mangalore.  In her  inaugural speech, she highlighted the advantages and the disadvantages of Self Help Groups. She  emphasized on how women, apart from savings and borrowing loans, effectively utilize the skills and knowledge they gain from their groups. 

Ayisha Mumthaz  a  muslim woman activist of Mangalore, highlighted the status of women as per Koran. She narrated the various harassments a Muslim woman undergoes. As per her research, she stated that it is the dowry system which is the main cause for domestic violence. 

Sr Agnes Mary, the superior of Santa Cruz Convent Kulshekar, wished success for the programme and expressed concern to restore human dignity.  Sr Cicilia Mendonca BS the provincial councilor and the headmistress of Sacred Hearts’ High School, in her speech confirmed that women need to be assertive and claim their rights.

The president of the programme, Sr Mariola BS,  the secretary of Jeevandhara Social Service Trust, greeted every one present at the occasion and  illustrated the status of women in India in line with human trafficking, violence and illiteracy. She did call on women to be in power with their counterparts and affirm their dignity as women.

At the outset Sr Anna Maria D’Sa, the director of Jeevandhara Centre, welcomed the dignitaries and the participants. The programme coordinator of Jeevandhara Centre Bharathi and Ashwini, presented the annual report and highlighted the various activities done towards obtaining development through different methodologies adapted.

Sr Prema Gonsalves the assistant director of Jeevandhara Centre proposed vote of thanks and acknowledged each ones presence. Alice Lobo compeered the programme.