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VIMUKTI POTHNAL HOISTS TRAINING
PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT POST GRADUATE STUDENTS
Social work is an international profession and similarly social work
education internationally has always embraced both academic and
practical components. Social work education comprises of a theoretical
component thought in the classroom and field based education involving
integration of the academic aspect and practice. W.E.B.DU Bois says that
“Education is that whole system of human training within and
without the school house walls which molds and develops men”.
One can learn and come to know about social problems in and through the
books and more in a general way but field placement, field education,
practicum or internship, which is an integral component enhances student
in a very effective manner. So to say theory and practice go hand in
hand. People will be more convinced when they see in their own eyes,
know it personally and experience it fully.
The Vimukti charitable trust is a social based organization for the past
few years got into the field social work and has shown tremendous
progress. It has brought smiles on those who had lost their hope
especially in touching the hearts of children who were in need of care
attention and recognition and support. The work done by this institute
is not gone in vain but rather well appreciated and noticed by the
government officials, bureaucrats, various other departments. Media
keenly observes the each step taken by this institute and makes known to
the people wide the real challenges and hard realities the people,
children undergo and how this institute makes effort to reach out to
them in a unique way. At present the Vimukti charitable institute has
spread its fragrance everywhere.
The Vimukti Pothnal, director and the team were very glad to welcome the
well known the government 1st grade College, center for post graduate
studies, Tenkanadiur Udupi, department of post graduation in M.S.W.
students who had chosen this Pothnal institute for their exposure
programme. The students had come to Pothnal concretely the social
problems and challenges, various systems, the culture and practices like
devedasi system child marriage, Children dropouts, Child Labour so on
and so forth. Input sessions were held by the resourceful persons that
the students may benefit from them. They also dealt about how fieldwork
gives an opportunity for aligning theoretical knowledge and learning
with the needs of the society. And this affords students the opportunity
to take responsibility for addressing people’s problems. It was a time
of learning and sharing of questions asked by these students.
The vimukti director appreciated the keen interest of the students and
the authority for choosing this institute for their training purpose. In
a more specific way having lived for a few days and experiencing more
specifically the students would benefit a lot and gives them an
opportunity to have a thought towards the people whom they have
encountered and learnt about them. These students as they go back
carrying the rich experience spread wide the name and fame of this
institute and invite many to look for an opportunity to turn their eyes
towards this institute for a purpose. On the whole the credit goes to
this institute the director and the team who are working hard day in and
day out, towards building an better society a place where many are in
need of a peace security and some support.
VISITORS’ COMMENTS
 “Vimukti Charitable Trust, Pothnal is
one of the few trusts that I have come across which is based on
community oriented development. It surprises us to see that one trust is
intervening in different areas of development in a community and also
how it has touched the heart and soul of these community members. The
environment over here makes us very homely and yet they do not fail to
educate us the dreadful conditions of marginalized sections of the
community. In a few days visit, I felt that it’s unimaginable to think
of the conditions of community members in and around Pothnal without the
animated existence of this trust.”
Pro.
Mandeep Kumar M.
Govt. First Grade College
Thenkanidiyur
Udupi-576106
Mobile:8050599001
mandeepkaviss@gmail.com
“I really admire your great commitment and selfless service to the
marginalized groups in this part of Karnataka. I appreciate the efforts
of the Director of Vimukti Charitable Trust®, all the staff, animators,
resource persons and all those who support the cause of displaced
People. Thanks a lot for your hospitality and for your care and for
arranging this rural camp and for accompanying our MSW Students and
importantly for inspiration and commitment.”
Pro. Fr. Simon Paul D’souza
Holy Cross ,Katapadi
Udupi Dist-576106 Mobile: 9844212528
simonpcsc@rediffmail.com
 VIMUKTI is doing yeomen service through its various outreach programmes
for the Marginalized children, missing children and child labourers and
exclusively Working for children who need care and protection and who
are in conflict with law. They support children in education, health,
training, legal matters, job Placement and encourage the young at risk
to join the mainstream of society as educated and productive citizens.
VIMUKTI has been working closely with Government department in issues
relating to children and wish them success in widening their activities
to reach larger sections of society.
Pro. Harish Gowda
Govt. First Grade College
Thenkanidiyur Udupi -576106
Mobile: 9845648187
harish83kalai@gmil.com
Mr. Sudarshan
Child Protection Coordinator
Unicef Raichur
sudarshan.rcr@rediffmail.com
“Congratulations and felicitations to Rev. Fr. Sathish Fernandes
Director, and all Vimukti Staff of Pothnal. We deeply appreciate your
commitment and dedication at lifting up the humankind to its dignity by
your humanitarian work. The place is beautiful and well kept. The staff
is very caring and the whole concept is wonderful.”
M.S.W. Students
Govt. First Grade College
Thenkanidiyur Udupi -576106
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