Mangaluru: Women entrepreneurship Expo-2022 programme held at St Joseph Seminary Centenary Memorial Hall, Jeppu, at 11 am on Dec 15 2022 with the Inaugural programme. Felix Dsouza, the Executive Director of the Functional Vocational Training and Research Society (FVTRS), Bangalore in his presidential address encouraged women entrepreneurs to be creative and innovative in preparing their brands. He congratulated them for their courage and strenuous efforts to carry on the business. Jimmy Mathew, the Lead Executive of FVTRS appreciated the women who volunteered to exhibit their products. He gave some tips to further improve their business.
Sathish Maben the D.K District Resource Person 0f the PMFME programme explained various Government schemes to initiate and improve the business. Dr Thomas Scaria, the Director of Ecolink Institute applauded the women for taking the initiative to venture into small business enterprises. Sr Joel Lasrado the coordinator of Dharmajyothi Social Service Centre, Vamanjoor appreciated the move of FVTRS to reach out to the women in need by imparting EDP skills and initiating small-scale business enterprises.
Bedsy Joy, the Project in charge of FVTRS, Nicholas CP the Lead Executive of the Project of FVTRS, Andrea Gonsalves the Co-Founder of Market Bird, Mangalore, Sr Dona Sanctis, the Superior of Bethany Convent, Bendur representing Sahodaya Social Service Centre, Bendur, Sr Leena Dsouza the representative of Spandana Trust, Jeppu were present on the dais and gave away the certificates to Women Entrepreneurs for attending two phases of EDP training conducted by FVTRS.
Clara DCunha, the field coordinator of FVTRS Mangalore presented a brief report on Women entrepreneurs in the Mangalore city area under four NGOs such as Sahodaya, Spandana, Jeevandhara and Dharma Jyothi. Sr Leena DSouza, Sr Joel Lasrado, Sr Dona Sanctis and Sr Anna Maria BS were honoured by Felix Dsouza the President of the programme for collaborating with FVTRS to carry on EDP activities for women in their respective areas. All the dignitaries on the dais were presented a token of women’s products as a mark of gratitude. Meldina, Mamtaz, Shanthi and Savitha shared their experiences of involving in entrepreneurial activities. They expressed their gratitude to FVTRS for the provision made to attend the training and their continuous guidance.
Savitha, the representative from Dharmajyothi, Vamanjoor implored God’s blessings through a prayer song. Sr Anna Maria, the Secretary of Jevandhara Social Service Trust, Kulshekar welcomed the gathering. Victor Vas the coordinator of the Spandana Social Welfare unit, Jeppu expressed words of gratitude to the eminent guests and the women entrepreneurs.
Reena DSouza, the animator of Spandana Trust, compered the day’s programme. Nearly 250 women along with social work coordinators and animators participated in the day’s programme.
The products of 52 women were exhibited on the occasion. Refreshments and meals were served to the participants. The programme concluded at 4 pm
Report by: Sr Anna Maria BS
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