Mangaluru: KCWA awards scholarships worth Rs 11 lac to needy students


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MD)

Mangaluru, Jun 20: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) in collaboration with ICYM and YCS central council, Mangaluru diocese on Saturday June 20 organized scholarship distribution programme at Jyothi Nivas Hall, Shanthi Kiran, Bajjodi here, for needy and deserving youths of Mangaluru diocese.

A total amount of Rs 11 lac was distributed among 200 needy students of PUC and degree.

The event began with prayer. Fr Henry Sequeira, chancellor of Mangaluru diocese, Fr Peter D’Souza, director of Pastoral Institute, Elias Saldanha, founder president of KCWA, Pascal Monteiro, KCWA representative, Anil Fernandes, former president of KCWA, Elias Sanctis, Naveen Mascarenhas, Fr Ronald D’Souza, director ICYM and YCS/YSM central council, Mangaluru diocese were present on the dais.

Fr Henry Sequeira in his presidential speech said, "People in Kuwait do not offer this scholarship fund because they are rich, but because they save some amount from their earnings and help the poor youth in their education. We should appreciate their courage and concern towards the poor."

Melreeda Rodrigues, president of ICYM Mangaluru diocese welcomed the gathering.

Roshan Lobo, YCS national executive member delivered the vote of thanks.

  

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  • Pascal Monteiro (LM-275)), Paldane, Mangalore (ex Kuwait)

    Mon, Jun 22 2015

    Good job done by KCWA Kuwait. Thanks to the president and Management Committee and all its active members! May God Bless you all and your families.
    For those who need to know some details for your info. Udupi Diocese is also given similar share of distribution of funds in a different way as per the Bishop's advise. This info is shared in Daiji for those who are interested to know of KCWA and not for any publicity as such in mind. This is the second time KCWA is distributing Scholarships for ICYM/YCS-YSM students, first it was done in Sept.2012. KCWA's moto is to educate the primary school children, hence in every parish in the diocese of Mangalore and Udupi there is a fund created by KCWA and looked after by the Parish Priest and commitee and they distribute funds for the needy children of the parish. Thanks

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  • Sophia Monteiro, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 22 2015

    Congratulations KCWA and ICYM, YCS/YSM Mangalore Diocese. All the best. Special thanks to Fr Ronald D'Souza Director ICYM, YCS/YSM Mangalore Diocese and also ICYM, YCS/YSM Central Council for taking extra trouble in organizing this great programme. Many needy students really benefited from this scholarship.

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  • Lidwin Suares, Mangalore - Bangaloe

    Sun, Jun 21 2015

    Well done KCWA ! Keep up the good Work ! Long Live KCWA !

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  • Rudy D' Souza & Family, Omzoor/ Kuwait

    Sun, Jun 21 2015

    Congratulations KCWA for distributing scholarships directly through ICYM & YCS to the needy children back home. I wish KCWA to raise few more lakhs of Rupees in contributing Scholarships thus no one will be deprived of higher education from our region. My salutes to ICYM , YCA, Mangalore Diocese for encouraging, supporting and taking initiation in helping the needy. Thanks to Fr. Henry Sequeira for encouraging people of Kuwait to contribute towards the noble cause. God Bless you all.

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  • Stephen , Karkala

    Sun, Jun 21 2015

    Good work. God bless KCWA.

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  • B.M. Iqbal, Bantwal/Kuwait

    Sun, Jun 21 2015

    Helping for needy students. Great Job by KCWA. Congratulation

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  • Clarence Miranda , Mangaluru

    Sun, Jun 21 2015

    KCWA was doing this from beginning. This was KCWA ' S main purpose.
    To help and fund the poor Catholic students of Kanara.
    There was never any show done while doing this noble work.
    But there was always transparency and accountability when KCWA started. It was always announced in G B meetings.
    I do not know why there is show business now.

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  • Henry Pinto, Mullakad-Derebail/Orlando, USA

    Sat, Jun 20 2015

    Congratulations. Keep up the good work. Education is the only way for our Christian community to come up in life so we can work for somebody as business cum cheating is not in our blood.

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  • Francis D'Cunha, Mulki

    Sat, Jun 20 2015

    Happy to read the report.Congratulations to KCWA,ICYM & YCS.I wish to the recipients of scholarship all the best in their studies .

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  • A I DIAS, BARKUR/MUMBAI

    Sat, Jun 20 2015

    Thank you all for the great job. May God Bless you all.
    Requesting you do in small quantity for the Udupi Diocese also.

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