By Samanvaya Team Members
Mangalore: Samanvaya a registered NGO of Mangalore along with Maria Jyothi Women Association of Shakthinagar parish started its Seventh 9 months’ free Tailoring cum Embroidery Course in memory of late Fr Bernard D’souza at Shakthinagar Church hall on February 01, 2010 for the benefit of women of the locality. The parish priest of Shakthinagar parish Rev. Fr Vernon Vas inaugurated the course by lighting the lamp. He gave a call to the women to use this opportunity to expedite their talents.

Rev. Dr.Ronald Cutinha, director of Samanvaya narrated the history and social activities of Samanvaya. Rev. Dr Pius Pinto the managing trustee of Samanvaya, revealed the reason for starting such free tailoring cum embroidery courses in the nooks and corners of Mangalore diocese in view of empowering women. The parish vice president Mr Praveen Sequeira spoke on the occasion.
President of Women Association Mrs Irene, Sr Mabel D’souza and Mrs Chandrakala the tailoring teacher were present on the dais. Jessy Monis welcomed, Ida Sequeira proposed vote of thanks and Sandra Corda compeered
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