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Fr. Sathish Fernandes OFM Cap Receives Vishwa Manya Award 2026: Vimukti
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Knowledge indeed transforms the children
but the proper environment and the basic facilities in imparting the education
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Restoring
Dignity Through Safe Drinking Water facility: - Emergency Support for Migrant
Families: Vimukti Pothnal
“Whoever
gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones… will surely not lose
their reward.” (Matthew 10:42) With a compassionate heart for the poorest,
Vimukti reached out to migrant families living at construction sites around
Pothnal. Many of these families live in fragile plastic shelters without basic
facilities, especially access to safe drinking water and proper storage. Moved
by their situation, our team personally met these families and responded to
their urgent need by distributing 100 durable water storage cans. This simple
yet impactful initiative is helping families store clean water safely, improve
hygiene, and protect themselves from waterborne diseases—while restoring dignity
and hope in their daily lives. Your generous support makes such life-giving
interventions possible. Together, we continue to share God’s love by serving
those most in need.
The
Vimukti Tailoring Centre is a focused livelihood initiative aimed at empowering
poor and marginalized women through skill development and income generation. The
program provides practical training in tailoring, enabling women to acquire
sustainable skills that support self-employment and financial independence.
Through structured training sessions, participants learn garment stitching,
basic design techniques, machine handling, and small-scale business management.
The centre also encourages confidence-building and self-reliance, helping women
become contributors to their family income and decision-making. 53
beneficiaries, after completing the training, have begun earning from home-based
tailoring or have taken steps toward starting small enterprises. This initiative
not only improves economic stability but also enhances dignity and social
standing within the community. The Vimukti Tailoring Centre stands as a
meaningful step towards self-sustainability, transforming lives by equipping
women with skills, confidence, and opportunities for a better future.
Fr.
Sathish Fernandes, OFM Cap, a Capuchin priest, has been honoured with the Vishwa
Manya Award 2026 in recognition of his outstanding service to the poor and
marginalized. Known for his deep compassion and unwavering commitment, Fr.
Sathish has tirelessly worked for more than fourteen years towards the
empowerment of disadvantaged children and families in Raichur District,
Karnataka. His ministry reflects the spirit of the Good Shepherd—proclaiming the
Good News not only through words but also through concrete acts of love,
justice, and social transformation. His dedicated service in promoting child
rights, education, and the care of orphans, semi-orphans, persons with
disabilities, and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS has earned him several
state-level recognitions. The award was presented on March 1, 2026, by the
Shraya Jana Seva Foundation, Hubballi, in the presence of distinguished
dignitaries and an audience of over one thousand people, who applauded the
remarkable work and social impact of Vimukti Charitable Trust. We, the Vimukti
staff, warmly congratulate Fr. Sathish Fernandes on this well-deserved honour
and wish him continued inspiration and strength as he leads others in building a
more just, compassionate, and safer world for children and youth.
Vimukti
distributed books and pens to 350 children attending evening tuition centers as
part of its educational support program. Many of these children come from poor
and marginalized families and lack basic learning materials.The distribution
brought great joy and encouragement to the children, motivating them to attend
classes regularly and participate actively in their studies. With the necessary
educational supplies in hand, students now feel more confident and prepared to
learn. This simple yet meaningful initiative has strengthened the learning
environment at the tuition centers, improved student engagement, and supported
children in continuing their educational journey with hope and confidence.
A
one-day training program on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights was organized
for 50 adolescent girls under the GOOD Project in Raichur District on 25th
February 2026 at the Vimukti Organization campus. The session focused on
creating awareness among adolescent girls (12–18 years) about the importance of
physical and mental development during adolescence. Participants were guided on
menstrual health, personal hygiene, balanced nutrition, positive thinking, and
the importance of physical activity for healthy growth. Resource persons
emphasized the risks of child marriage and child labour, highlighting their
serious impact on girls’ health, maternal safety, and future well-being. Girls
were encouraged to seek guidance from parents, teachers, mentors, and
youth-friendly health clinics for counselling and support regarding personal
health concerns. The program successfully enhanced awareness and empowered
adolescent girls with essential knowledge for leading healthy and informed
lives. Fifty children attended and benefited from the training program. 
The
Children Empowerment for GOOD programme focuses on empowering children to break
free from the Devadasi system. Although once considered a traditional practice,
it has been misused by vested interests, resulting in generations of women from
the same families being trapped in socio-economic exploitation. Our intervention
aims to support children of Devadasis by equipping them with the knowledge,
confidence, and skills to advocate for their rights and entitlements. They are
provided access to quality education and vocational skills training as
sustainable pathways to overcome poverty and social exclusion. The programme
includes advocacy initiatives at both the community and government levels.
Members of the Kishori groups are capacitated to actively advocate for the
effective implementation of laws that prevent the dedication of children into
the Devadasi system. Through education, awareness, and collective action, the
programme seeks to ensure dignity, protection, and equal opportunities for every
child.
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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.
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.