Free tailoring course was organized by the 'Happy Women Committee' of centenary celebrations of the St Ignatius of Loyola Church, Paladka with the help from Samanvaya. A small function arranged to commence this 6 months course was presided over by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Gilbert D'Souza in the presence of guests on the dais.
The Chief Guest and Director of Samanvaya, Rev. Dr Ronald Cutinha stressed on the audience that in the present times of rising prices and difficulty for survival, it is necessary that every woman plays an equal role in managing the family burden instead of depending on the male counterpart. For this, he continued, there are several options and life can be better with additional income by family women.
Managing Trustee of Samanvaya, Rev Dr Pius Fidelis Pinto inaugurated the tailoring course and emphasized the need for women to create a place of their own in the family as well as in the society by making themselves economically secure and self sufficient.
Sr Prema Gonsalves, BS, Co-ordinator of Sahodaya Bethany Seva Kendra, Bendoor, Mangalore who is closely associated with the tailoring courses of Samanvaya felt elated to express the success of the course by which several women are able to live a better life by sharing in the family responsibilities financially. She encouraged more women to avail the opportunity and make themselves self reliant.
Sr Mabel D'Souza, UFS, Women's Co-ordinator and Superior of Angela Convent, Bejai, Mangalore shared her experience of the tailoring institute managed by her and gave simple tips on handling and maintenance of sewing machines and wished success to the students.
Sr Suma, Paladka Parish Vice President Andrew D'Souza, Secretary Victor D'Souza Kadandale, and tailoring teacher Sujatha were on the dais. President of the Women's Association and convenor of the 'Happy women' committee Jacintha Sequeira welcomed the guests and the audience. Jyothi D'Mello proposed vote of thanks and Secretary Clotilda Miranda compered the programme. 53 women were present on the occasion out of which 30 students have registered themselves to join the tailoring classes.
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