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The Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim in collaboration with Goa Sudharop Trust has organized a day’s state-level Workshop on “Youth Development”, recently.
The workshop was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Rajendra Kerkar, by lighting the traditional lamp alongwith the guests and some participants.

The College Principal Dr. B. A. Gomes welcomed, introduced the guests and spoke on the design of the Workshop towards the all-round development of young minds who will go out into the society. Mr. Ibonio D’Souza, Chairman of Goa Sudharop Trust spoke on the activities of the Trust and introduced its Youth representative from California U.S.A., Ms. Sheela Almeida.

Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc. U.S.A., a Goan diaspora, volunteer, non-profit NGO working for betterment of Goa and Goans worldwide, announces scholarship awards to meritorious students of Std. X, and Std. XII of Goa State Board for academic year 2008-9. Goa Sudharop observes 2009 as "Year of Youth" in Goa, and this scholarship is one of the several educational programmes that are being undertaken by Goa Sudharop in this theme year.
 
There will be 16 awards for Std. X, and 6 awards for Std. XII meritorious students. Each awardee will receive a cash amount of Rs. 5,000/- and a Certificate of Merit.  Preference will however be given to students having genuine financial need. Applications from elligible students are invited through respective school Heads, supported by required certifications, before 15th December, 2009. All applications, and enquiries are to be addressed to: Ibonio D'Souza, "Suyash Garden", 1st Floor, Flats: AF3/4, Swami Chinmaya Marg, Gogol, Margao, 403601; Tel: 2751002; cell: 9850454371; e-mail: melicio@hotmail.com

Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc. U.S.A., a Goan diaspora, volunteer, non-profit NGO, working for betterment of Goa and Goans worldwide, wishes to announce Goan Youth Achiever 2009 Awards to Goan youth for outstanding or iconic work in fields like 1) Sports - all catagories, 2) Environmental Awareness and Protection, 3) Social Work, 4) Art & Culture, including Music and Heritage. The age limit to qualify for these awards is from 15 to 25 years. There are in all four awards to be won, and each awardee will receive a sum of Rs. 10,000/- in cash and a Certificate of Merit. Goa Sudharop observes 2009 as "Year of Youth" in Goa, and these awards is one of the several educational programmes being organised by Goa Sudharop during this theme year.
 

Aspiring youth are invited to apply with full documentary evidence, including certifications and recommendations from relevant authorities or institutions, before 15th December 2009. The decision of Goa Sudharop's panel of judges in the matter of deciding the awards will be final. All applications and queries are to be addressed to Ibonio M.B. D'Souza, "Suyash Garden", 1st Floor, Flats: AF3/4, Swami Chinmaya Marg, Gogol, Margao, 403601; Tel: 2751002; Cell: 9850454371; e-mail: melicio@hotmail.com

The Vidya Vikas Mandal's Ramacrisna Madeva Higher Secondary school Margao in association with Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc USA organized a one day training programme "Together Towards Tomorrow" for students of Std X. XI and XII at R.M.Salgaocar Higher secondary School Margao. 86 students from various schools of Margao participated in the training programme. Mr.Ramnath G.Kare President of Vidya Vikas Mandal was the Chief Guest for the Inaugural ceremony. Mr Ibonio D'souza. Goa Representative of Goa Sudharop welcomed the gathering and informed the audience about the various activities conducted by the Goa Sudharop and the future plans for the benefit of the students. Mr. Vinod V. Powar Principal of R.M.Salgaocar Higher secondary school introduced the Chief Guest.

Workshop for the Young Aspirants held at Cuncolim

In connection with its 2009 YEAR OF THE YOUTH theme, Goa Sudharop, in association with Rotary Club and C.E.S. College of Arts and Commerce, Cuncolim, organized a One-day Workshop for young aspirants on 12th September 2009 in the College Audio-visual Hall. Goa Sudharop is a development oriented voluntary organization working towards the advancement of Goa and Goans.

The programme titled “YOU CAN DO IT” was conducted in the College Audio-visual Hall, Cuncolim. Around 100 students participated in the Workshop.

At the inaugural session Mr. Anil V. Pai, President, Rotary Club, welcomed the gathering and told the participants to take the benefit of the Workshop to develop into complete citizens. Mr. Bhicu Dessai, member, Rotary Club, introduced the Chief Guest. The workshop was inaugurated by lighting the lamp.