GOA SUDHAROP TO PRESENT 2006 ANNUAL AWARDS Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc., a USA-based non-profit, volunteer NGO working for the betterment of Goa and Goans worldwide will present their annual awards at Caritas Complex Hall, St. Inez, Panjim, on 3rd January 2006, from 4:30-6pm. All are cordially invited to attend.
In accordance with Goa Sudharop's theme for 2005 (YEAR OF THE CHILD) and realizing the monumental work that needs to be done for differently-abled children in Goa, Goa Sudharop has chosen to make cash awards and other awards to deserving differently-abled children, NGOs, and teachers who work with differently-abled children to promote the care and integration of these children in our society on their rightful and equal terms. Mr. Percival Noronha, a revered personality and an authority on Goan culture and heritage, will present the awards as Chief Guest. The NGOs receiving the awards are: National Association for Blind, Tiswadi; St. Cruz, Ashadeep, Vasco; Peace Haven, Panjim; and Fairyland School, Goa Velha. The teachers being awarded are Mrs. Gemma Vaz, Raia, Mrs. Leena Prabhu (NAB), Mr. Prashant Tari (Gujarati Samaj, Margao), Mr Awinash Parkhe (Disha Charitable Trust, Panjim), and Sr. Monica Coelho (St. Francis Xavier's Academy, Old Goa). The children chosen for awards are (last names withheld for medical privacy reasons): Ms. Tania, Raia; Master Sayid and Ms. Sayida (NAB), and Ms. Manjita (Fatorda). In addition, a telescope will be awarded to Goa Astronomy Society. Awards will also be made to Green Cross and Jeevan Children Centre. The programme will also feature cultural dance performances by differently-abled children from some institutions. Since its inception, Goa Sudharop has partnered with various NGOs in Goa such as Goa Desc, Green Cross, Bailancho Saad, Goa Environmental Foundation, Peoples Movement for Civic Action and other groups working at Goas grassroot level. As a diaspora organization, Goa Sudharop provides the vehicle that enables all Goans resident and non-resident to give back to Goa in the form of time, money and skills. Besides organization-based projects Goa Sudharop supports and funds individuals who have done outdstanding work in Goa through the annual Goa Sudharop Fellowship Awards instituted from the year 2000. These Fellowships not only reflect Goa Sudharops continuing commitment to certain key issues like childrens and womens rights, civil rights and the environment, but also allows Goa Sudharop to build living partnerships with outstanding individuals and groups in Goa, all working with a common mission the betterment of Goa and Goans worldwide. For more information visit our website: www.gosasudharop.org or contact Ibonio M.B. DSouza at 2751002 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] GOA SUDHAROP www.goasudharop.org ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> For $25, 15 Afghan women can learn to read. Your gift can make a difference. http://us.click.yahoo.com/_smZ4B/SdGMAA/E2hLAA/0FHolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> http://www.goa-world.com http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Live Konkani Music http://www.mahableshwar.com/ Addresses: Post message: gulf-goans@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List owner: [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL to this page: http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
