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SAHRUDAYA SANTHWANA SCHOLARSHIP   PROJECT 2019-20

‘SAHRUDAYA SANTHWANA SCHOLARSHIP   PROJECT’  is a co-venture of ‘Santhwana Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy’  and Sahrudaya  Rajagiri.   This is a special project for catering to the educational needs of the talented children who live in very vulnerable conditions. Sahrudaya  and Santhwana  realize  that   the organizations  have  a social responsibility to help  them.   Sahrudaya Rajagiri will select these children irrespective of caste or religio beneficial category will comprise of students who are doing  higher studies -academic, technical or professional,  from within  the territory of Sacred Heart Province, Kochi. The 5 th Annual fund distribution meeting of this project was held on 17.08.2019 at 10.30 am at Santhwana Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI introduced the project and cordially welcomed the dignitaries and partners. Rev. Fr. Varghese Pudussery   CMI, Director, Santhwana presided over the meeting and motivated the partners as well as the beneficiaries with his inspiring words. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath CMI, the Provincial and Patron of Sahrudaya inaugurated the event with an informative and beautiful inaugural speech. Sahrudaya dispensed Rs. 2,64,000.00 as scholarship amount to 32 partners of the Project. The meeting came to a close  by 12.30 pm    with the elegant vote of thanks proposed by Rev. Fr. Paul Nedumchalil CMI, the Treasurer of Sahrudaya.

COMBINED ANNIVERSARY AT VYPIN

A combined anniversary of the Scholarship Program, Self Help Groups and Senior Citizens’ Forum was conducted on 30.03.2019 at Rajagiri Sea Shore CMI School Vypin. The programme was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Antochan Mannezhath CMI- the Secretary of Sahrudaya Rajagiri. He highlighted the togetherness of the partners and appreciated its achievement, development and empowerment that the partners gained over by their solidarity. Rev. Fr. Sijo Menacherry CMI presided over the meeting and Rev. Fr. Shaiju Attokkaran CMI delivered the keynote address. Smt. Nafeesa Subair the president of SHGs welcomed the participants and Mrs.Farisha P S the animator of Vypin centre proposed the vote of thanks. The cultural programme followed by the formal meeting was very colorful and vibrant by its touching with many contemporary social issues.

WORLD WOMENS DAY 2019

Women bears almost all responsibilities for meeting the basic needs of the family, yet are systematically denied the resources, equality in dignity, information and freedom of action they need to fulfill this responsibility. To cope with the issue Sahrudaya has formed many Women Self Help Groups in the backward areas of Alappuzha and Ernakulam. On 8th March 2019, in association with the ‘International Women’s Day 2019’ Sahrudaya could conduct Women’s Day Observation at Manappuram in Alappuzha district and highlighted its 2019 theme – THINK EQUAL, BUILD SMART AND INNOVATION FOR CHANGE. More than hundred women altogether from Vypin Vaikom and Vallakom were participated in the event. Smt. Santhamma Prakash, President Thycattusserry Grama Panchayath inaugurated the public meeting. Rev. Fr. Varghese Manickanamparambil CMI, Prior, Little Flower Monastery Manappuram presided over the meeting. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI Chairman Sahrudaya delivered Anumgraha Prabhashanam. Smt. Lida Jacob IAS guided the session on Women Empowerment. Rev. Fr. Jaison Chirayappadickal CMI felicitated. Rev. Fr. Antochan Mannezhath CMI delivered the Valedictory Message.

SANTHWANA SPARSHAM - 2019

‘SAHRUDAYA SANTHWANA SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT’ is a co-venture of ‘Santhwana Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy and Sahrudaya Rajagiri. This is a special project for caring the educational needs of the Children of vulnerable but talented. Every year and in the month of October the scholarship is being distributed among the students. As a token of the rapport with the partner’s families on Saturday the 9th February 2019, Sahrudaya could conduct a Partners’ Meet of the beneficiaries in the name of ‘Santhwana Sparsham 2019’ at 10 am at the Santhwana Counselling Centre, Kacherippady. Students with parents from 31 families assembled there. Smt. Silgy M.M. MSW, M. Phil guided the session on ‘Challenges Faced by the Partner Families’. Rev. Fr. Antochan Mannezhath felicitated and introduced the subject expert to the participants. The students were from the category of higher education - academic, technical or professional courses from the territory of Sacred Heart Province, Kochi. The meeting came to close by 1.00 pm with a vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Antony Kuzhyvelil a parent of the scheme. We could arrange lunch for all the participants.

THEIR HEARTS FLOODED WITH LOVE...
IT CAUSED JOY FOR A FLOOD AFFECTED FAMILY...

The students of Rajagiri Higher Secondary School by the leadership of its Director Rev. Fr. Martin Mundadan CMI donated a computer system to Mr. Ratheesh who is a former resident of KRIPA’s Providence Home. Mr. Ratheesh has learned computer graphics from KRIPA and was self employed at home with graphic works. Within a short time he became a professional in the graphic jobs. Kerala Flood engulfed his home at Mampra and damaged his computer system. Students of Rajagiri Higher Secondary School contributed a computer to Mr. Ratheesh on 22.11.2018. Ratheesh was accompanied with his wife and two year old son to receive it from Rev. Fr. Martin Mundadan CMI. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, the Chairman of Sahrudaya was present on the occasion.

‘TIME IS NOW - URBAN AND RURAL ACTIVISTS TRANSFORMING WOMENS’ LIVES’ (INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2018)

On 10th March 2018, in association with the ‘International Women’s Day 2018’ Sahrudaya observed the day at Vypin with Great enthusiasm. In the Public Meeting more than hundred women even from Vallakom and Manappuram participated. Smt. Nabeesa the president of the SHG Vypin welcomed the members. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, Chairman of Sahrudaya inaugurated the public meeting at 10.am. Rev. Fr. Joy Onattu CMI, Superior Rajagiri Sea Shore CMI House Presided over the function and delivered the presidential address. Rev. Fr. Sijo Menacherry CMI delivered the Key note address and Smt. Rasiya Jamal, Vice President of the Elamkunnappuzha Panchayath felicitated. Smt. Jisha K.A, faculty from KILA lead the workshop on ‘Women Empowerment’. Smt. Sreeji Babu the women entrepreneur was honored with Cash Award in the meeting. The programme was very colorful with the cultural programmes displayed by the SHG members. The theme of all the programmes was the slogan of Women’s Day 2018- ‘TIME IS NOW – urban and rural activists transforming womens’ lives. Smt. Anjumol John, Farisha P.S and other members of the Sahrudaya team were coordinated the program successfully and it came to close with Snehavirunnu and National Anthem by 1 pm.

‘Our Goats will lift our lives’: Gift a goat, Lift a life programme

This is the sixth year of the Project ‘Gift a goat, Lift a life’ that Sahrudaya implemented at Vypin on 10.12.2012. Needy and deserving poor families of Vypin are provided with goats as a means to generate finance under this project. The beneficiaries are selected by the Apex SHG Leaders Meeting. Widows, families with more girl children are given preference. A beneficiary who receives a lamb through ‘Gift a goat lift a life’ project has to gift the first goat of the next generation back to the SHG which will be gifted to another beneficiary, hence the name ‘Gift a goat, Lift a life’. During this reporting period four lambs were returned to sahrudaya by four beneficiaries. The lambs were distributed to four beneficiaries on 10.03.2018. The beneficiaries are Aisha bee Ali, Subaida Abu, Suhara Saith and Padmimi.

HOUSING AID OF RS. 28,00,000.00 FOR THE HOUSING PROGRAMME FOR DALIT CATHOLIC UNDER KCBC

As a our kind response for the intention of Mar. Jacob Muricken, Chairman of KCBC Commission for SC/ST/BC for the scheme to build low cost houses for all homeless Dalit Catholics in Kerala, CMI Kochi Province has collected Rs. 28, 00,000,00 from its different houses and educational institutions to construct 16 houses for the needy Dalit Catholic families in Kerala. On 23.01.2018 a cheque of Rs. 14,00,000.00 has donated to the Director Dalit Catholic Mahajana Sabha (DCMS) Palai to build eight Dalit Catholic houses in the Diocese of Pala, by contributing Rs. 1,75,000 (Rupees One Lakh Seventy-five Thousand only) per Dalit house. The supervision of the construction of the houses will be done by the persons appointed by the diocese of Palai. In connection with this DCMS programme a meeting was held at the Bishops House, Palai on 23.01.2018 and Rev, Fr. Dipin Mangalath CMI attended in it. On 01.02.2018 a cheque of Rs. 14,00,000.00 has donated to the Director Dalit Catholic Mahajana Sabha, (DCMS) Ernakulam to build eight Dalit Catholic houses in the Diocese of Ernakulam Ankamaly by contributing Rs. 1,75,000 (Rupees One Lakh Seventy-five Thousand only) per Dalit house. Rev. Fr. Joseph Parecattil received the amount from Mr. Jose Manuel - delegated staff from sahrudaya.
Photo left : Mar. Joseph Kallarangattu, Bishop - Diocese Palai presides in the DCMS meeting. Rev. Fr. Dipin Mangalath CMI speaks in the meeting. Photo right: Rev. Fr. Joseph Parecattil, Director DCMS, Diocese of Ernakulam Ankamaly receives cheque of Rs. 14, 00,000.00 from Mr. Jose Manuel.

ONAM SAUHRUDAM 2017

Rajagiri Sahrudaya organized a grand Onam get together called “ONAM SOUHRUDAM 2017” on Thursday the 7th September 2017 at Rajagiri Campus, Kalamassery. 650 students including our beneficiaries and volunteers from the communities participated in the event. Rev. Fr. Antony Kochalumkal CMI, Superior, S.H.Provincial House Inaugurated the event. Shri. K. Mohammed Y. Safirulla - District Collector of Ernakulam delivered the keynote address. Dr. Binoy Joseph -Principal RCSS presided over in the inaugural meeting, Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI - Chairman Sahrudaya, Mrs. Meena Kuruvilla - Project Director Rajagiri OutREACH were felicitated. Mr. Edward - President ROSA, Mr. Anilkumar- Senior Manager, Western Union Money Transfer were honored in the meeting. The theme of event selected for this year was HARITHA SAUHRUDA ONAM. The district collector has awarded GREEN PROTOCOL CERTIFICATE to Sahrudaya for the conduction of the event in comply with norms of green protocol.
We have arranged several events like Athapookalam Competition, Group Song, Group Dance and also for entertainments. The most attractive item of the day was ‘Onasadya’. In the valedictory meeting cine artists Sanju Sivaram and Sudhi Koppa were presented gifts to the winners. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI - Presided. Rev. Fr. Martin Mundadan CMI, Rev. Fr. Varghese Kachappilly were felicitated. This was the 12th year of the yearly celebration of ONAM SAUHRUDAM!

ONAM CELEBRATION AT VYPIN

A centre level Onam celebration was conducted at Vypin on 28-08-2017. It was combined venture of our SHGs, Senior Citizen Group and Scholarship students. Altogether 150 people participated. The programme was inaugurated by Rev.Fr.Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, the chairman of Sahrudaya. The superior of Rajagiri Sea Shore Ashram, Rev.Fr. Joy Onatt CMI presided. Rev.Fr.Sijo Menacheery felicitated. The members performed various skits and enjoyed with the Onasadya. Mrs. Anjumol John the Assistant Project Coordinator, Mr.Jince Joseph the Project Officer and Mrs. Farisha P.S Animator were coordinated the programme.

STUDY MATERIALS TO CHILDREN

Sahrudaya could distribute study materials to 610 children during May 2017. School Bags. Chairs, Umbrellas, Note Books, Instrument Boxes, Pouch with study tools etc….were distributed.
This school bag can carry all her study imaginings …Rev. Fr. Mathew KiriyanthanCMI with the scholarship children of Vallakom Centre. Distribution is going on at Assissi Bhavan Vaikkom. Rev. Fr. Jose Paul Punchapputhusserry is presiding over.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY-2017’ OBSERVATIONS

World Environment Day 2017 was observed at Kalamassery in association with Rajagiri Anganawadi on 07.06.2017. Shri. Krishnakumar the Ward member of Kalamasserry Municipality presided over the meeting held at Anganawadi. Children along with their parents attended the programme. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI inaugurated the Meeting. Seedlings of Kanikonna, Njavel, Guava, Elanji, Manimaruthu, Wood Apple, Seethapazham etc…. were distributed among the families. On 10.06.17 during the 2nd Saturday meetings of our scholarship children, seedlings of the above said plants were distributed among our 350 scholarship children who are coming from Ernakulam, Kottayam and Alappuzha districts. A sapling was planted by the Prior or superior in the premises of our Monasteries or Houses asserting the importance of the environment day.

VAYOVANDANAM 2017

SAHRUDAYA RAJAGIRI from its inception is catering the needs of our elders. Sahrudaya directly cares 450 eldersfrom three districts – Ernakulam, Kottayam and Alappuzha. They are from the 15 centres of Sahrudaya. Every year Sahrudaya provides Karkidaka Kanjikit for these seniors.
In the year 2017 Sahrudaya could distribute the Karkkidakakanjikit in the outset of the month Karkkidakam. The name of the Programme was VAYOVANDANAM. Kit of herbal medicines and cereals named Karkidakakanjikoot were distributed among them on 12th and 13thJuly 2017. Sahrudaya’s Karkkidaka Kanjikit provides not only the herbal medicinal care to the seniors but Sahrudaya always inserts some warmth, feel affection and inspiration in it that gives more happiness and optimism to the elders. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, the Chairman of Sahrudaya, lead Vayovandanam on 12th and 13th July 2017.
Rev. Fr. Priors or Superiors of different centers were present on that occasion. Sahrudaya Team arranged the programme well. The seniors were become very happy.

GIFT A GOAT LIFT A LIFE

This project– is aimed at realizing three motto of Self Help Groups - mutual help, mutual trust and solidarity. Needy and deserving poor families of Vypin are provided with goats as a means to generate finance under this project. The beneficiaries are selected by the Apex SHG Leaders Meeting. Widows, families with more girl children are given preference. A beneficiary who receives a lamb through ‘Gift a goat lift a life’ project has to gift the first goat of the next generation back to the SHG which will be gifted to another beneficiary, hence the name ‘Gift a goat, Lift a life’. In an SHG leaders meeting held at Rajagiri Seashore, Vypin, two lambs were returned to sahrudaya by two existing beneficiaries. They were distributed to two new beneficiaries. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, Chairman Sahrudaya Rajagiri and Rev. Fr. Sijo Menachery CMI the Director Rajagiri Sea Shore supervised the event.

Indian Wheelchair Basketball Team - Bronze Medals

Indian Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team won the Bronze Model at 4th Bali International WCABB tournament held in Bali, Indonesia from 27 to 30 July 2017. This is the first time in the history of Indian Paralympic, the Indian team has represented in an International match.The India team is the national team that competes in Wheelchair Basketball at national and international level. Indian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team won the Bronze Model. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI the president of Kerala Wheelchair basketball association which has its foundation in Rajagiri Kalamassery, stated that, it is a great achievement for participating ,as well as, acquiring the trophy, in an event which is internationally recognized, by Alphonsa Thomas, Nisha Gopalakrishnan and Sini Saju, as they are the Kerala team members.
WBFI had organized a selection camp in July 2017 with Coach Bralley Ness from Australia to train and select players. Based on player’s performance they had organized 6 days camp from April 16 to 21 in Chon Buri, Thailand and classified the categories, Men and Women teams were selected. Training camps were organized in July 2017 in association with paraplegic Rehabilitation center, Krikee, Pune (for men) and Sathyabhama University (for women). The Australian consulate in Chennai sponsored the women’s team. The men’s team was supported by a trust run with the contributions of the staff of Standard Chartered Global Business Services PVT Ltd, for local CSR activities.
WBFI wishes to thank their supporters, coaches Mr Antony Pereira, Mr Thaayumana Subramanian (men’s team), Mr Lee Roy Simon, Mr Nikhilesh (women’s team coaches), team doctor- Dr.George Leonard Ponrach and physiotherapists Ms. Suparna Tandon and Mr Ashkar Ali for their wonderful support to make this participation a grand success.

AWARENESS CLASS AGAINST DRUG ABUSE

As part of the field work in Sahrudaya Services and Charities, the social work trainees of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, has conducted an awareness program against drug abuse in Puthu Vypin. Usage of drugs and its abuse is a common issue faced by the common people of Vypin, especially, the youth. As the saying goes, a person’s character is formed right from the beginning of his/her childhood. So, the awareness class was concentrated mainly for the children of Vypin, in order to bring an insight in their mind-set about the harmful effects of drugs.
The program was an initiative of the social work trainees-Minnu Marietta Shaji and Presteena Ann Jolly-at Santa Cruz Higher Secondary School, Puthu Vypin. The class was taken by, the Assistant Commissioner of Narcotics Department- Mr. Abdul Salam, who has currently taken charge as the Commissioner of Edppally Traffic police station. The class was conducted for the students of 8th, 9th, 11thand 12th classes, which consisted of a total of, 210 students. The resource person reached the venue, which was the school auditorium, by 2:30 pm. He was cordially welcomed by the trainees and the teachers, followed by a welcoming address by -Mrs Lily-the teacher in charge. By 2.45 pm the resource person started the class, on the harmful effects of drugs, stating its availability in various places, along with details of its production and distribution. Later on, by 3.40 pm the class came to an end, followed by an interactive session of the students with the commissioner. Soon after this, the trainees distributed a pledge against the usage of drugs, which was then recited by the students and the teachers in the school. One of the students delivered the vote of thanks, and the program thus came to an end. The program was considered as a community programme, for it was focused mainly on the psycho-social development of the students and individuals related to them. By providing this class, the trainees intended to bring about a change, through the students, which was a huge success.

SAHRUDAYA SANTHWANA SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT

‘SAHRUDAYA SANTHWANA SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT’ is a co-venture of ‘Santhwana Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy’ and Sahrudaya Rajagiri. This is a special project for catering to the educational needs of the talented children who live in very vulnerable conditions. Sahrudaya and Santhwana realize that the organizations have a social responsibility to help them. Sahrudaya Rajagiri will select these children irrespective of caste or religion. The beneficial category will comprise of students who are doing higher studies -academic, technical or professional, from within the territory of Sacred Heart Province, Kochi. The 3rd Annual fund distribution meeting of this project was held on 19.08.2017 at 10.30 am at Santhwana Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI introduced the project and welcomed the dignitaries and partners. Rev. Fr. Varghese Pudussery CMI, Director, Santhwana who presided over the meeting and motivated the partners as well as the beneficiaries with his inspiring words: ‘we may grow with a compassionate heart to other people’s needs just like the loving heart of Sahrudaya and Santhwana’. Fr. Jose Kuriedath CMI, the Provincial and Patron of Sahrudaya in his beautiful inaugural address remarked: CMI congregation from 1831 from its inception is working for the educational needs of the less privileged and marginalized people. By this way the CMIs are spreading the gospel of mercy to our fellow beings. In the holy Qurbana of Catholics the word ‘Mercy’ is coming more than 100 times. This scholarship also showing God’s kindness. Rev. Fr. Antochan Mannezhath CMI the Secretary Sahrudaya felicitated the gathering. 25 partner families attended the gathering. Sahrudaya dispensed Rs. 1, 94, 000.00 as scholarship during the event. The meeting came to a close by 12.30 pm with the vote of thanks proposed by Rev. Fr. Paul Nedumchalil CMI, the Treasurer of Sahrudaya.

VAYOVANDANAM 2016 – KOONAMMAVU

In association with the ‘World Seniors Day’ Sahrudayacould accomplish a grand regional programme named ‘ Vayovandanam-2016 – Koonammavu’ for our Seniors at ChavaraDarsan Public School - Koonammavu . Altogether 160 seniors from Karukutty, Neeleeswaram, Vypin and Koonammavu.Advocate YesudasParappilly, the Block PanchayatPresident Paravoor, inaugurated Vayovandanam2016- Koonammavu. Rev. Fr. Cherian Kunianthodathu CMI Presided over in the inaugural meeting. Sri .Benny Antony guided a session to inspire the elders with optimism and support. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, the Chairman of Sahrudaya, Rev. Fr. JobyKozhykott CMI Principal KCM ITC Koonammavu were felicitated. The seniors were performed various cultural presentations. Rev. Fr. Jose Palatty CMI inaugurated the valedictory meeting. Rev. Fr. Zacharias Payikat CMI, Prior St. Joseph’s Monastery presided over in the valedictory meeting. During the event Sahrudaya honored theseniors by hand out the mementoes. Rev. Fr. PauloseKidangen CMI, Principal ChavaraDarsan School and Rev. Fr. CyriacMurickan CMI in charge of Social Work, St. Joseph’s Monastery were greatly assisted with this venture to make it a success.

SAHRUDAYA RAJAGIRI always catering the immediate needs of 450 elders of its 15 centers. We could conduct a colorful and excellent regional programme named ‘ Vayovandanam-2016’ for our Seniors at Sevagram Pothi. Altogether 100 seniors from Manappuram, Arattukulangara, Vallakom and Pothi. The programme was organized by the BSW students of RCSS. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, the Chairman of Sahrudaya, inaugurated Vayovandanam-2016. Sr. Judit from Preshitharam Congregation guided a session to inspire the elders with hope and encouragement.

Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, the Chairman of Sahrudaya, inaugurated Vayovandanam-2016. Sr. Judit from Preshitharam Congregation guided a session to inspire the elders with hope and encouragement. Rev. Fr. James Puthussery CMI and Rev. Fr. Shinto Thalian CMI lead the Vayovandanam-2016.. The seniors were performed various cultural presentations. During the event Sahrudaya honored them by hand out the mementoes.

ONAM SAUHRUDAM 2016

‘Onam Sauhrudam 2016’ was conducted on Saturday the 17th September 2016 from 10 am to 4.30 pm at Rajagiri High School Auditorium. Rev. Fr. Jose Cletus Plackal CMI inaugurated the programme. Master Gourav Menon inspired the children with his celebrity presence. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI delivered the Key note Address.

Fr. Roby Kannanchira CMI delivered the Onam Message. Fr. Joy Ureth CMI, Fr. Sajan Kollasserry CMI Mr. Edward - Secretary ROSA, Mr. M.P. Antoni were greeted the children with their messages. Viswa Jyothi unit was selected for the Best Unit Ever Rolling Trophy.

SUMMER SAUHRUDAM CAMP’ 2016

Summer Sauhrudam is the yearly programme of Sahrudaya for students. This year it was started at Vypin after Vishu on 15th April 2016 and ended at Vaikom on 14th May 2016. This year it was conducted as a two days programme and could cover 15 centers in three districts – Ernakulam, Kottayam and Alappuzha. ‘Summer Sauhrudam’ is a common camp for all students. The participants are not only from the group of scholarship students but we invite all the students from the neighborhood of our centers to this camp. Thousand two hundred children participated in these camps. The theme of current year was ‘Sambadhyathiloode Sauhrudam’ (friendship through saving). The students were enjoyed the classes as well as the group games. All the participants were treated with Snehavirunnu.

DISTRIBUTION OF STUDY MATERIALS

Sahrudaya could start the distribution of study materials to the students during the second week of May itself. The programme was inaugurated at Sevagram Pothy, by Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI on 14th May 2016. Rev. Fr. James Puthussery CMI, Secretary Sahrudaya presided over the function. The distribution ended at Koonammavu on 24th May 2016. Rev. Fr. Polulose Kidangan CMI, Councillor Finance inaugurated the programme at Koonammavu. Rev. Fr. Cyriac Muricken CMI presided over the function there. This year among the study materials Sahrudaya gifted every student with valuable English - English Malayalam dictionary.

‘WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY- 2016’ OBSERVATIONS

World Environment Day 2016 was observed at Manappuram in association with St. Theresa’s High School on 13.06.2016. Shri. Sunil Paul M.Tech lead the session on ‘Zero Tolerance to Plastic’. 400 students of higher classes of the School attended the workshop. Rev. Fr. Joshy Murickelil CMI inaugurated the workshop.

Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI presided over the function. The workshop was enjoyed by the students. Environment quiz conducted for children added much delight to programme. The winners of the quiz competitions were gifted with tree saplings. A sapling was planted by the officials in the premises of St. Theresa’s High School asserting the importance of the environment day.

Besides this event, on Sunday the 5th June 2016, the exact day dedicated to environment, the sponsored students of Manappuram planted a common sapling in the premises of Little Flower Monastery along with the Neena Jacob, the Local Animator.

VAYOVANDANAM 2016

Vayovandanam literally means respect to elders. Sahrudaya has its own Seniors Forums in all of its 15 centres. Centers. SAHRUDAYA RAJAGIRI always catering the immediate needs of these 300 elders. Every year during the month of Karkkidaka Sahrudaya offers Karkidaka Kanjikit for our seniors. In the year 2016 Sahrudaya could distribute the kits on 14th and 15th July in the eve of the month Karkkidaka.

The name of the Programme was VAYOVANDANAM. At Manappuram with the collaboration of a local sponsor Sahrudaya could distribute umbrellas to our seniors. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, the Chairman of Sahrudaya, directed Vayovandanam at various centres.

SAHRUDAYA SANTHWANA SCHOLARSHIP FUND DISTRIBUTION – 2016

Sahrudaya Santhwana Scholarship Project (SSSP) is the co-venture of ‘Santhwana Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy’ and Sahrudaya Rajagiri. This special project catering the educational needs of the talented children who live in very vulnerable conditions. The second distribution of Sahrudaya Santhwana Scholarship Fund was held on Saturday the 23rd July 2016. 24 partner families along with students comprised the beneficial category.

These students are doing higher studies -academic, technical or professional, and from within the territory of Sacred Heart Province, Kochi. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, Chairman Sahrudaya explained about the significances of SSSP and welcomed the partners. Rev. Fr. Jose Cletus Plackal CMI, the Provincial and Patron of Sahrudaya inaugurated the event at Santhwana Institute, Kacherippady. Rev. Fr. Varghese Pudussery CMI, Director, Santhwana presided over the meeting, Rev. Fr. James Puthussery CMI Secretary, Sahrudaya felicitated the gathering.

20 partner families attended the gathering. Sahrudaya dispensed Rs. 1,91, 000.00 as scholarship during the event. The meeting came to a close by 5.00 pm with the vote of thanks proposed by V.J. Joseph, the Coordinator of Sahrudaya.

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Endowment Fund is the upshot of Sahrudaya’s sponsorship programme. Many talented students are forced to stop their higher studies due to shortage of funds. Their parents are in such unfortunate situations that they can’t avail of bank loans. It is these bright and needy children that we want to promote by means of Endowment Funds. Sahrudaya could raise four endowments. These are PP PAUL PYNADATH ENDOWMENT FUND, PLACKAL THOMAS AND PHILOMENA ENDOWMENT FUND, SHELSON P JOSEPH ENDOWMENT FUND and VARGHESE V. ELUVATHINKAL ENDOWMENT FUND. Four professional students received the Endowment Scholarship from Rev. Fr. Provincial on 23rd July 2016

ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING OF SAHRUDAYA RAJAGIRI

The 37th Annual General Body Meeting of Sahrudaya Services And Charities was held on Saturday the 6th August 2016 at John Berchmans Conference Hall S.H.Provincial House, Kalamassery. Representing the whole province 14 members participated. There was an input sharing at 2pm before the formal general body meeting. Rev. Fr. Joy Vattoly CMI, Director of KESS shared his experience to our members.

The General Body Meeting started at 3.30 pm. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI, Chairman, Sahrudaya welcomed the members present. In his speech he thanked every members of the general body for cooperating with all the initiatives and programmes of Sahrudaya Rajagiri.

In his presidential address Rev. Fr. Jose Cletus Plackal CMI, the Provincial appreciated the dedicated work of Sahrudaya, and motivated the members indicating the importance of ‘accompanying families’ to attain the full meaning of our social work activities. ‘Sahrudaya Rajagiri is the heart portion of the CMI SH Province. Through Sahrudaya we may care over the human resource development through charity, crises interventions and development oriented projects’. Patron opined.

ONAM SAUHRUDAM 2013

Rajagiri Sahrudaya organized a grand onam get together called “ONAM SOUHRUDAM” on Friday the 20th September 2013 at Rajagiri Campus, Kalamassery. 650 students including our beneficiaries and volunteers from the communities participated in the event. . We have arranged several events like Athapookalam Competition, Group Song, Group Dance and also for entertainments. This year we have conducted some innovative and eco-friendly enterprises such as (1) ‘Vithum Valavum (seeds and nutrients) (2) from ‘ Trash to Treasure’ (exhibit made from waste) (3) Guided Tour of Eco –Park at Rajagiri Campus (4) Maram Oru Varam ( Trees are Blessings) The most attractive item of the day will be ‘Onasadya’. This was the 8th year of the yearly celebration of ONAM SAUHRUDAM!

VAYOVANDANAM 2013

SAHRUDAYA always possess a great concern to our elders. Sahrudaya directly cares 450 elders of from three districts through its different forums. During previous month Sahrudaya honor them by the gift kit of herbal medicines and cereals named Karkidakakanjikoot. During the month 2013 October Sahrudaya honouring them with the Programme Vayovandanam. Vayovandanam is a beautiful programme in which the local community, students along with Sahruadaya honors the Elders. In a programme the seniors of the Vypin were invited to the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences on 08.10.2013 and the Elders were honored by Social Work Students. Rev. Fr. Jose Cletus Plackal, the Chairman of Sahrudaya, lead the Programme. The seniors were performed various cultural presentation. Ayushman bhava the elders!