“Every Woman’s
success should be an inspiration to another. We’ re the strongest
when we cheer each other on”
The Women’s Day Celebration was held on 11th March by Vimukti SHG
Federation and Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra® in Banakal with great
enthusiasm, focusing on the theme "Women’s Good Health, Family’s
Good Health." The event aimed to highlight the importance of women’s
well-being as the foundation of a healthy family and community.
The program commenced with the procession march in Banakal which was
inaugurated by Fr. Thomas, Asst. Priest of Our Lady of Nativity
Church, Banakal and Mrs. Athika Banu, the president of Vimukti SHG
Federation. The women walked in procession raising awareness through
placards against atrocities that women undergo in the society. The
depiction of Mother India under whose shelter we are all united and
brave women like Kittur Rani Chennamma, Savitri Ba Phule, Mother
Theresa, Onakke Obbavva increase the beauty of the procession.
Later the celebration was continued in the Church Hall, Banakal. Fr.
Fredrick Braggs, the Secretary of Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra®,
Ujire presided over the celebration. Dr. Kavyashri HL, BAMS and all
the dignitaries inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp. Fr.
Prem Dsouza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Nativity Church, Banakal,
Mrs. Renuka, Sub-Inspector of Banakal Police station, Mrs. Zarina,
President of Banakal Gram Panchyath, Fr. Edwin Dsouza, Director,
Mrs. Athika Banu, President of Vimukti SHG Federation and board
members were on the dais. Fr. Edwin highlighted the importance of
the day and welcomed all the dignitaries. Mrs. Renuka, in her
address said that women should take time first to love themselves.
You are not things and dustbins to be used and thrown out, you are
equal, you have the ability to achieve great heights and therefore
take care of your health. She also advised that every girl child in
your family should be give equal opportunities for their talents and
interests. Do not think of giving in marriage as soon as the girls
come to the marriage rather allow her to achieve dreams. Dr.
Kavyashri in her talk emphasized the various factors and tips based
on Ayurvedic medicines that every woman should follow. Healthy food
and lifestyle are very important to enjoy good health, and this has
to be given utmost importance. Fr. Prem said that every woman faces
lot of challenges in her life, but God has equally given strength to
win over those challenges. In today’s society men need support of a
woman in everything whereas women can lead her life independently.
Fr. Fredrick in his presidential address highlighted that woman
should be an inspiration for every family and society. When women
are healthy the family will be healthy and when family is healthy
the society will be healthy. The prizes were distributed to the
winners of various competitions held by the organization. Fr. Joel
Lopez, Fr. Thomas, Mrs. Lavina Fernandes, Mr. Siddanth, Mr. Naveen
Kumar, the coordinator and elected women members of various
panchyath and Mrs. Vindhya, the staff were present for the
celebration. After the lunch various innovative cultural programs
were presented by the women. Nearly 350 Women actively participated
in whole day celebration. The event concluded with the recognition
of women’s contributions to their families and society, inspiring
them to lead healthier and happier lives. The celebration
successfully reinforced the message that a healthy woman leads to a
healthy family and a thriving society.
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