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governing body
	Rev. Dr. Fr. Robin Victor D'Souza B. Ed, M. Phil., MBA, President
	Rev. Dr. Fr. Paul Melwyn D osuza B.A;M.A; Ph.D Vice President
	Rev. Fr. Maxim Dsilva B.A; B.Ed; M.Ed Secretary
	Rev. Fr. Vijesh Loyed Menezes B.Com; MBA Treasurer
	Rev. Fr. Joywin Dias B.Com Member
	Rev. Fr. Arun Lobo B.A; PGDHRM;M.S.W Member
	Rev. Dr. Fr. Sathish Fernandes B.A; M.Sc; PGDHRM; M.A; M.S.W Member

NEWS / HIGHLIGHTS

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Vimukti Staff Training on Child Rights, POSH and Child Protection:
Vimukti Pothnal conducted a staff capacity-building training programme on Child Rights, POSH, and Child Abuse Prevention. The training focused on strengthening staff awareness of children’s rights, safeguarding responsibilities, prevention and identification of abuse, appropriate reporting mechanisms, and creating a safe and child-friendly environment. Staff were also oriented on the importance of professional conduct, confidentiality, accountability, and zero tolerance towards any form of abuse or harassment. The session enhanced the staff’s knowledge and preparedness to protect children, uphold their dignity and rights, and respond responsibly to safeguarding concerns. Vimukti remains committed to building a safe, respectful, and protective environment for every child and staff member.

Legal Awareness Programme for Women: Vimukti Pothnal
Vimukti Pothnal organized a Legal Awareness Programme for Women to strengthen their understanding of their rights, legal protections, and available support mechanisms on 25th August 2026 at Vimukti premises. The session provided practical information on issues such as domestic violence, women’s rights, child marriage, property and inheritance rights, workplace safety, and access to legal assistance. Participants were encouraged to speak up against injustice and seek appropriate support when their rights are violated. Nearly 102 women actively participated in the programme and gained valuable knowledge to protect themselves, support other women, and promote a safer and more just community. “When women know their rights, they gain the confidence to stand with dignity and shape a better future.”

One-Day Training on Government Schemes and Entitlements: vimukti Pothnal
Vimukti Pothnal organized 23rd August 2026 one-day awareness and training programme to empower women with knowledge about various Government welfare, livelihood, education, and social security schemes. The programme was attended by 16 village leaders and representatives, who received practical guidance from an experienced resource person on accessing government benefits and completing the application process. The training covered SCSP/TSP, youth self-employment, land rights, Ganga Kalyana, irrigation and borewell schemes, scholarships, educational loans, employment programmes, MUDRA Yojana, Mathru Purna Yojana, and Swachh Bharat Mission, among others. Impact Approximately 80 women gained valuable knowledge about government schemes and were encouraged to access opportunities for livelihood, education, agriculture, and social development. Participants were also motivated to share this information with other families in their communities. “Awareness opens the door to opportunity; knowing our rights empowers us to build a better future.”

Vimukti Child Resource Centres:
Vimukti Child Resource Centres are safe and supportive spaces that help adolescent girls from disadvantaged communities continue their education and develop essential learning skills. Through these centres, children receive remedial education, academic support, reading practice, and guidance to improve their confidence and school performance. At present, Vimukti supports 16 Child Resource Centres across 14 villages, benefiting around 450 children. Dedicated teachers and Community Resource Persons provide regular educational support, particularly to children who need additional help with reading, writing, and basic learning. The centres also promote child rights, life skills, creativity, discipline, and regular school attendance. Through this initiative, Vimukti strives to prevent school dropouts and ensure that every child gets an opportunity to learn, grow, and build a better future.

Self-Protection tools to young girls and women : Vimukti Charitable Trust, Chikodi Unit
On 6th to 8th August 2026 a training programme was organized on Self Protection to Young Girls and Women in Rajiv Nagar, Chikodi. Mrs Geetha Kamble, Assistant CDPO, Chikodi; Mrs Roopa Jadhav, Head Constable, Chikodi Police Station; Mrs Pallavi Vatare, Counselor, Sakhi One Stop Centre, Chikodi were the resource persons. The training programmes covered the important topics on the Facilities and Laws on Self-Protection for girls and women, Child Development Programmes, Protection through the Police Departments, Legal Aid, Help Lines, Sakhi One Stop Centre, and Laws pertaining to the violence and atrocities over women. The Resource Persons emphasized the need of taking the support of these help lines especially in the time of distress and problems. Mrs Geetha Kamble, Assistant CDPO, Chikodi spoke about Sakhi One Stop Centre, Child Development Programme Office, Santhwana Kendra and Police Department and their role in the self-protection of Girls and Women. Mrs Roopa Jadhav, Head Constable, Chikodi Police Station demonstrated the role of Police against attrocities and crimes against women. Mrs Roopa Jadhav asked the participants to go to the police station without any hesitation and fear. 406 women participated in the training programmes. Young girls and women are motivated to take up the positive and right decisions against the injustice, violence and the attrocities that are happening in the society.

Empowering Children Through Education: Vimukti
Vimukti Pothnal operates 16 Remedial Education Centres across remote villages, benefiting 450 children. The programme is designed to prevent school dropouts, discourage seasonal migration, and strengthen children's academic performance. By providing after-school tutoring, individual mentoring, and a safe learning environment, the initiative ensures that vulnerable children remain in school, continue their education with confidence, and build a brighter future.

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Knowledge indeed transforms the children but the proper environment and the basic facilities in imparting the education enables the children all the more to be the best.
Vimukti Trust Pothnal is making a difference by prioritizing in support of the children to obtain a decent education with the right environment.
COME LET S JOIN OUR HANDS FOR THIS GREAT CAUSE BY BRINGING SMILES UPON THEIR FACES MAKING THEM OUR OWN CHILDREN IN SUPPORT OF THEM.

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Let us march forward to awaken the humanity to restore the worth of human dignity: Vimukti Pothnal
The Vimukti Charitable Trust requesting to help a disabled parent s family from sindanuru, Raichur District with four kids who are in a dire need of the financial support both for the daily sustenance and to have a decent house to live in. Their disability has deprived them to have hardly one meal for the day. Will you be a help to this needy family? You may not have plenty but give from your little available resources. Even the one or two rupees that you contribute to this family is worth. Therefore march forward to awaken the humanity to restore the worth of human dignity. Inspire others by sharing it. Contact: 9448335778. May God Bless you all!

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Extending our hands to the poor and needy during Covid-19
During this period of struggle, the Vimukti Charitable Trust team extended our concern and solidarity for the poor and the neediest around us. This was a moment of witnessing the real Franciscan spirit.

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COVID-19 Pandemic
Capuchin Friars in Solidarity
Holy Trinity Province Karnataka
We thank all our friars, communities, coordinators, volunteers, support staff and others who are connected with the pandemic initiatives and responses. Let us pray for the humanity and help the needy. God bless us all.

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Completion report of Convergence
Workshop for Strengthening of
Child Protection System

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ABOUT US
VIMUKTI CHARITABLE TRUST is a social action unit of the Capuchin Franciscan of Karnataka Province, Registered under the Trust Act bearing number, Trust/718/10A/Vol-II/V-299/2000-2001 Dated 01.05.2000. VIMUKTI is integral liberation as understood popularly and it undertakes and executes socio-economic empowerment activities among the disadvantage and the vulnerable sections of the society. As the activities of the province became widespread, Vimukti came into existence in 1999 to co-ordinate, document, monitor, review and evaluate the social work intervention activities to ensure greater efficiency and increased accountability towards the same.

STATUTES
The Karnataka Capuchin Province has established a registered trust called, Vimukti Charitable Trust for social service and developmental activities in the Province. The goals and objectives of this trust are to be attained in a systematic and cohesive manner. For this purpose the Province shall establish in a suitable place a well furnished central office to plan, coordinate and supervise all the programmes and the activities. The Statutes are applicable to all the Friars of the Province who are involved in this ministry. So that all the Programmes function effectively and achieve the expected goals and objectives. These Statutes are to be read along with the Constitutions of the Order and also the Statutes of the Province.