Events

The Annual Awards presentation ceremony by Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc., a USA-based non-profit, volunteer NGO working for the betterment of Goa and Goans worldwide, was held at Hotel Mandovi, Panjim, on 14 January, 2010. Ms. Shilla Almeida, Goa Sudharop’s Youth Ambassador from USA was also present for the function which was ably compered by GS volunteer, Mrs. Carmen Martins. The program also featured excellent cultural performances by the students of Fr. Agnel College, Pilar.

In accordance with the Goa Sudharop theme for the year 2009 (Year of Youth), and as a mark of support and encouragement of their efforts and achievements, Goa Sudharop chose to give cash and other awards to youth and those working with youth, including students, institutions, social activists and others.

66 students attended the workshop TAKE FLIGHT organized by Goa Sudharop at Caritas, Panaji on 10 January 2010. (52 remained till the very end) . The break up is as follows: 20 - Dhempo HSSC, Miramar, 12 - Fr Agnel's College, Pilar, 15 - DM College, Assagao, 8 - Govt College, Khandola, 3 - Xavier College, Mapusa, 2 - VMS Law College, Miramar, 1 - PCCE, Verna, 5 - other youth

Fr Maverick Fernandes and Dr Joe D'Souza were the chief guests for the inaugural and valedictory.

Mr Ibonio D'souza welcomed the gathering at the inaugural and proposed the vote of thanks at the valedictory.

Resource persons included Pravin Sabnis, Soter D'Souza, Dr. Bernadette Gomes, Dr Anil Rane, Miguel Braganza.