On 10th February 2019 Vimukti Pothnal
celebrated 10 years its service in the humanitarian work empowering
children, girls, youths and adults, people who are differently-
abled through Right based approached and extending their service to
all, promoting holistic excellence. The audience which comprised of
Children, women, youth, staff members and Ensemble Agissons
President and members witnessed a celebration of the 10 years of
service with an array of events and programmes organized on Sunday,
at Vimukti premises. A sense of fulfillment was in the air, the
audience was enthusiastic and ecstatic, while the mood of the
dignitaries who graced the occasion as well as the performers was
upbeat.
The esteemed guests Rev. Fr. Dr Joswph Dolpy Pais the Provincial
Minister, Holy Trinity Capuchin Province, Karnataka, Our ‘together
act’ project President, Mr. Daniel Helbert, Mr. Patrice Fabart, Mrs.
Veronique Fabart, Mrs. Jattiot Lily, Mrs. Bernadette Daniel, Mr.
Christian Besnier, Mr. Alix Girard, Mr.Didier Sevre, Mrs. Catherine
Guillemont, Rev. Fr. Dr. Alwyn Dias the Vicar Provincial, Holy
Trinity Capuchin Province, Karnataka, Fr. William Prabu, Fr. Arun
lobo were accorded a grand welcome by Fr. Sathish Fernandes Director
of vimukti . This welcome was touched upon by a colourful rthymic
dance by students. To raise the hearts and minds of all in gratitude
to the Almighty, for the blessings over the past 9 years, the
students helped embark the spirit of all, though a prayer Dance.
To feel a part of the solemn moment of the officially inaugurated
Decennial year, children reflected their joy through a dance
performance. The Decennial year was inaugurated by lighting the lamp
by the dignitaries on the dais. Celebrating the inaugural, the tiny
tots heightened their happiness with their charm and cheer through a
celebrity dance. It was a treat for everyone who witnessed the
programme and a befitting part of the celebration.
Releasing of the magazine “Towards Dedicated Service” Decennial
edition was done by Mr. Patrice Fabart, Member of Ensemble Agissons,
France. Rev. Fr. Dr Joswph Dolpy Pais the Provincial Minister, Holy
Trinity Capuchin Province, Karnataka, In his addressed to the
gathering he congratulated and saluted the commendable humanitarian
work of the social center and praised the Director and staff for
whole hearted support. We are glad to see the growth and progress as
we have completed 9 years and have stepped into the Decennial year
of the Vimukti existence. And to celebrate this success story, grand
decennial celebrations were organized on Vimukti ground on 10th
February 2019.
16 Government school parliament children and staff spent their time
and energy in preparing varieties of dance and music programs. 982
children participated in this colorful event. Vimukti organized this
program this year in a more creative and unique way. The students
took out rally through the main streets of Pothnal by holding
placards and banners containing the message on the needs of
protecting the rights, to create awareness on adverse impact of
child marriage, child dropout, Child trafficking, Child labor, RTF,
protection of earth, health-hygiene and cleanliness etc., in the
society; and demanded the concerned officials to take stringent
measures in this regard to impose fine on those who violate these
laws.
The main aim of the rally was to sensitize privileged citizens to
protect children rights and empower them with the power of
education. The participants, after marching through the main road of
Pothnal conversed with the local press media where child right
activist spoke to them. After public speech staff distributed the
hand bills and posters stating “MY HOUSE IS CHILD LABOUR, CHILD
TRAFFIKING CHILD MARRIAGE FREE….” All the Vimukti children according
to the best of their abilities performed various dances. This rally
garnered support from all sections of the society. Also our village
children danced for the patriotic song.
Listening to the inspiring words from the chief guest the people
were stunned. Vimukti made this event more educative to the children
as well as for the public. Parents and especially the dignitaries on
the dais lauded the innovative experiment of making the day
entertaining and educative one. Indeed it was fabulous program as we
got the feedback from the gathering who appreciated it very much. To
make the decennial celebrations more meaningful a grand dinner was
served to all the people.
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