Event

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.

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.

St. Rock’s High School Tollecanto – Velim organized its Inter – School Value based Skits Competition 2009 – 2010 for A.V.C.C. Schools for the 02nd consecutive year on 19th September 2009. Each School presented two skits i.e. Primary in Konkani and Secondary in English. It was indeed an unique event!

The Manager Fr. Querobino Baptista welcomed the audience and Tr. Mrs. Martha Menezes introduced the Chief Guest Mr. Ibonio Melicio D’Souza Chairperson of Goa Sudharop Trust [affiliated to Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc. USA] a Goan Diaspora, Volunteer, Non – Profit Organisation working for betterment of Goa and Goans Worldwide. She also introduced the judges Rev. Fr. Savio Viegas – Parish Priest Betul, Rev. Fr. Carlisto Coelho – Baradi Chaplin and Rev. Fr. Sony Fernandes – Parish Priest Kanaguinim and the D.S.E. Animators Mr. Manuel D’Costa and Mr. Menino Verdes.

In connection with its YEAR OF THE YOUTH theme, Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc. USA – a voluntary organization and the NSS Unit of Vidya Vikas Mandal’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics jointly organized a seminar for college students from South Goa on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at Kare Hall, G. R. Kare College of Law, Comba, Margao.

The theme of the seminar was “You...th are the Solution”. Mr. Ibonio M. B. D’Souza, Goa Representative, Goa Sudharop, delivered the welcome address and briefed the audience about the theme of the seminar. The Chief Guest, Mr. R. G. Kare, industrialist and President, Vidya Vikas Mandal, could not attend the inaugural session, but his message was read out. Vice-Principal Ms. Lydia Menon gave the vote of thanks.

Below are the Program details for Youth Leadership Programme held at Pilar

WELCOME ADDRESS FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

REPORT FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

VOTE OF THANKS FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME