On 20th January 2018 the 9th District
level Kannada Literary Meet (Kannada Sahitya Sammelana) was
organized. On this auspicious occasion recognizing the dedication
and immense service in the social field the director of Vimukti
Charitable Trust (R), Pothnal Rev. Fr. Satish Fernandes was honored
by respected N.S. Boseraj the member of the Legislative Council and
G. Humpayya Nayak, the member of Manvi Vidhana Sabha Constituency.
Fr. Sathish Fernandes was chosen to receive the honor for best
social worker. Since the month of May 2010 he was appointed as the
Director of Vimukti Charitable Trust and during all these years he
was working tirelessly in bringing significant changes in the lives
of the people in and around this rural area and through working on
various projects for the welfare of the children from Government
Schools where the main focus was the education, sanitation, good
health, inculcating leadership qualities, making them aware of their
various rights, working for the protection of the environment by
forming children clubs and children parliament. Overall he was
influential guide for their bright future. Hand in hand, he works
for the poor, helps the sick and the marginalized, dedicates his
time for the betterment of the society. Through the help of the
District Panchayat Raichur UNICEF and Governmental aids to the needy
people he has succeeded in reaching out to 50 villages at Manvi
Taluka and has begun adult Literature Programs. He has shown special
love and care for the orphan poor children, semi orphans, HIV/AIDS
affected children, and the other wise abled children in and through
free hostel facility, free distribution school articles, uniforms
and the other materials. Presently he serves as the member of the
Child Welfare Committee of the District. He has been the source of
light to those who were facing dark realities of their lives. May
his continued service bear fruits in plenty.