Diwali Celebration at Juipada – Gorai on 28/10/16

A programme for celebration of Diwali was held at Juipada Gorai on 28^thoct 2016. 250 Children, youth, men and women attended the celebration and the resource persons were Fr. Sandeep, Mr. Dayanand, CCO Staff Sr. Neelam and Sr. Anita.

The Programme began with common prayer song sung by Gorai Balsanasd children. Thereafter Sr. Christel gave the introduction for days program. She explained Suryodaya Samaj Kendra vision, Mission, activities etc. She mentioned that this center is working for all religions and all were welcome to the center to avail of the various schemes.

She also wished the people for the feast of Diwali. There was a prayer service where by Hindu men, Muslim Girls, Catholic Girl read from their respective religious books Geeta, Kuran, Bible. The prayer service concluded with a song which gave message of love & peace .

The Gorai balsansad children then put up a dance after which FR. Sandeep gave Diwali wish and asked  them to come together for meeting etc. Mr. Dayanand too wished the people and met Mr. Macchindar & Mr. Ravi who took initiative to have  this program.

A dance was performed by Juipada children and vote of thanks was given by Mrs. Natal Gabru. 

The programme ended with the distribution of snacks.

Kishoris gain knowledge & Self Esteem 27/10/16 at Gorai

On 27/10/16 a programme was held for Kishoris of Gorai. The number of kishori girls attending the session was 80. The resource persons were the

Bsc Nursing staff of Hinduja Hospital and Fr. Leslie.

The session began with a welcome song. Fr Leslie then gave an introductory speech about the session.

A skit on sex education was presented. It covered various topics such as menstrual cycles, love, friendship etc. A video clipping was shown which gave information about cleanliness and hygiene and care of the body.   

Information was given how check for breast cancer and care to be taken, right nutrition to be taken and to distinguish between bad touch and good touch.

The girls found the information very useful and important. They were interested in gaining more knowledge about these topics.

     

 

Core committee Action Plan meeting at Gorai on 20/10/16

On 20/10/16 a Core Committee action plan was held at Suryodaya Samaj Kendra. 8 members were present for the meeting and Mr. Dayanand Patil animated the session.

The meeting began with a prayer by Sr. Chrystal. Ms. Nasim the briefed the members about the deliberations of the previous meeting held between the months of July to October2016.

In the preceding meeting Mr. Macanzy Dabre had given certain alternatives to solve the water problem in Gorai. They were 1. To build a pipeline from Manori to Gorai 2. Water tank 3. Protest March 4. To write an application 5. Rain water harvesting 6. Creating awareness in every sector 7. Planting trees 8. Use of water sparingly

Among the different alternatives, the alternative to build a pipeline from Manori to Gorai was chosen. An action plan was drawn which entailed creating awareness to increase  participation and then writing an application with peoples signature and submitting it to BMCs water department.

Thus the meeting concluded with the preparation of an action plan.

Core committee meeting at Manori on 20/10/16

Core Committee Meeting was held on 20^th Oct 2016 in Manori church hall at 12 pm. Meeting was animated by Mr. Dayanand Patil.

Information about the village and BMC relating to the health issues was shared. Since information from BMC was incomplete, it was decided by the Core committee to file an RTI to get the proper information. Mr. Dayanand explained how to fill RTI form.  

The core committee members were asked to take initiative to file a RTI. Two members readily took up this responsibility.

            

Mr. Dayanand asked the members to enumerate the alternatives to solve the health issue. Core committee members identified 15 probable solutions and they decided to prioritize. They chose the first option i.e. to clean self & locality.

They decided to  create awareness in the village through  Rally’s,  Zonal meetings, Role plays, church announcement etc.

            

After that the core committee members decided to meet the parish priest on 21/10/16 to make announcements regarding the above issue.     

Planning Meeting of Inter-religious Programme on 18/10/16

On 18/10/16 a planning meeting of Interreligious Programme was held at Juipada, Gorai. 27 members were present for the meeting.

Ms. Natal welcomed the members and spoke about Suryoday Samaj Kendra. Later on Ms. Nasim explained the vision, mission and works of Suryoday Samaj Kendra.

Sr. Christel led the discussion on conducting a programme for communal harmony and the date for the programme was fixed on 28/10/16. The members also finalized the outline of the programme.

A discussion also took place about the problems faced by people and a community group was formed so that the people could  come together and solve their problems.

On this note the meeting came to an end.

                  

Planning Meeting of Inter-religious Programme on 18/10/16

On 18/10/16 a planning meeting of Interreligious Programme was held at Juipada, Gorai. 27 members were present for the meeting.

Ms. Natal welcomed the members and spoke about Suryoday Samaj Kendra. Later on Ms. Nasim explained the vision, mission and works of Suryoday Samaj Kendra.

Sr. Christel led the discussion on conducting a programme for communal harmony and the date for the programme was fixed on 28/10/16. The members also finalized the outline of the programme.

A discussion also took place about the problems faced by people and a community group was formed so that the people could  come together and solve their problems.

On this note the meeting came to an end.

                  

Session for the Leaders of SHG at Devtalav Uttan

On 12^th Oct. 16 A  training for all the SHG leaders of Devtalav was organised. Ms. Velencia Marvi from Uttan CCO conducted the session. There were total 19 women who attended the session.

There was a good response from the participants. She explained to them the concept, Importance of SHG, and how to conduct the meetings.

She also conducted some games and the stories through which they were able to understand in a better way. There was a good feedback from them. Through the interaction with them it was cleared that they understood the concept well. 

Problem solving techniques session 2 held on 11th October 2016 at Gorai

A corecommittee meeting on problem solving techniques was held on 11^th October 2016 at Gorai Church Hall.

Nasim introduced the resource person and the deliberations of the previous meeting were discussed. Ms. Rosy read the response of the RTI and a discussion on it followed.  

Mr. Macanzie discussed the different steps to solve any problem. First all information regarding the problem has to be gathered. Next,  who is affected by the issue has to be seen i.e. who is for the issue and who is against has to be seen like nagar sevak, Police etc.

After gathering information there is a need to find out different alternative and choose the best alternative. Begin the chosen alternative in parts.

Prepare an outline of the activity and then conduct the activity.

The participants understood how to the solve the problems and found the session very enriching and educative.

Cleanliness Rally and Coastal Clean-up drive held on 6/10/16.

A coastal cleanliness rally was held on 6/10/16 in Gorai Culvem village where 160 children and 7 core committee members participated.

The rally began with a prayer by Sr. Christel and it covered Upper Koli wada, Lower Koliwada, Madaan, Tuljen, Culvem, Murzel, Church Pakhadi,and Gorai Cross. During rally the children disseminated information regarding the importance of cleanliness.

 

The area of upper and lower koliwada were cleaned. Officers from BMC’s health Department i.e Mr. Sadanand Patil and Derek Mukadam and other participated in this Rally and cleanliness drive.

The participation and collaboration of all the people led to the success of The cleanliness rally and coastal clean up drive. 

Sub-Committee Follow up meeting held on 3/10/16 at Gorai

A subcommittee follow up meeting was held at Gorai CCO office on 3/10/16 . The CCO staff and 8 members were present.

The Sub- Committee members shared about their study which was suggested by  Mr. Makenzie at previous meeting. Their main issues were Water, Ration and Health. They explained that they had filed RTI to get information. 

They discussed about the new pipe line which was supposed to be laid in their area. They have filed an RTI  regarding it and after getting information on it they would go to  MP “Gopal Shetty” & Mr. “Vinod Tavde”. They have also discussed with the B.M.C. health department about  health, blood checkup camp etc.

Sub- committee members have become interested & taken initiative & responsibility to do further follow up of these three issues. 

Senior Citizen & Widows Get-Together on 2/10/16 at Gorai

A get-together for senior citizens and widows was held on 2/10/16 in school basement at Uttan

Ms. Natal began with a prayer and Fr. Sandeep spoke on the rights and privileges and the importance of senior citizens and widows group. He explained  this with the help of videos and PowerPoint presentations.

Ms. Nasim  explained that there is need to have a positive outlook towards life and she also shared with  them how to face frustrations and be a support to the family

The participants were very happy and enjoyed the gettogether