On 26^th February Sunday, SAMPADA UDUPI in collaboration with Samanvaya Men’s Self Help Groups District Federation has organized a get-together and training session for the Men’s SHG members of Karkala Taluka at Christ King Church Hall, Karkala Town. Rev Fr Paul Rego the Dean of Karkala Deanery was the chief guest. Mr. Alton Rebeiro, President of Samanvaya District Federation, Presided over the function. Other office bearers of District Federation were present. 56 self-help group members were present. Training was given by Fr Reginald Pinto, Executive Director, SAMPADA UDUPI. The purpose, rules of Men’s SHG was explained, and doubts raised by the participants were clarified.

SAMPADA UDUPI was started in the month of June 2013 as Udupi Diocesan Social Development Organization. Later in 2014 January, it started its office in a rented room at the Mother of Church campus, KM Marg, Udupi. In June 2014 it was registered as SAMPADA UDUPI trust. Since then, it was working from above mentioned office. SAMPADA UDUPI is an organization comes under Udupi Diocese. The Diocese has built its Pastoral Centre at Kakkunje, Santhekatte in the outskirts of Udupi city. So, we have moved to a spacious office at ANUGRAHA, Pastoral Centre, Kakkunje, Santhekatte Post on 22^nd February 2023, Wednesday. Now you can visit us to our new premises. The new premise is on the eastern side of Ambagilu Santhekatte national highway on the way to Brahmavara to Udupi, opposite to LVT temple. On the eastern side of the road, you can see Renault showroom. Next to it there is a tar road, if you walk in it for 500 meters you will get ANUGRAHA, Pastoral Centre on its ground floor our office is located.

International Cancer Day was celebrated by Sampada Udupi  in collaboration with Rotary Club Manipal Town on Saturday, 4 February 2023 at the Bishop’s House, Udupi. Smt. Hilda Carnelio. and Dr. Sridhar, the former president of the Rotary Club, Manipal Town were the guests of honour. 

 Dr. Sridhar in his speech created awareness about cancer among children. He informed how Rotary Club helps poor cancer patients to get treatment in the KMC Hospital, Manipal and how to avail these benefits. 

At the end Director Fr. Reginald Pinto, Director of Sampada Udupi addressed the audience and explained how the Sampada organization through Sparsha: Instilling Hope Programme takes care of Cancer patients.  Mr. Stanly Fernandes, Coordinator of Sparsha programme arranged the programme.

 Fifteen persons donated their hair for the cause of cancer. Collection boxes were distributed to the Animators so that they can have collection for the cause, throughout the month.

The first board meeting of Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha Ltd, was held on 02^nd February 2023, at Don Bosco Hall, Udupi Church Compound, Udupi at 3.00 PM. The President of Sauhardha Sahakari Mrs. Prameela D’Sa, Presided over the meeting. The other 10 Board members were present for the meeting. A large number of shareholders attended the meeting. During the meeting the Promoters handed over the ‘power’ to govern the Sauhardha Sahakari to the new elected team. During the meeting the By-laws were accepted, and other important formalities were done. Vice president Mrs. Gracy Coelho thanked everyone.

The dream of Women Empowerment that had been in progress since the last ten years since the inception of the Diocese of Udupi was materialized when the All-women Bank “Sugamya Mahila  Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha(R)” was inaugurated on Thursday, 2 February 2023 at a function organized at 3.30 pm in the mother of Sorrows Church Hall, Udupi. The  Sugamya Mahila  Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha was formally inaugurated by Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo by lighting the lamp along with other dignitaries on the dais including Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes-Parish Priest of the Mother of Sorrows Church and Dean of Udupi Deanery, Mr. Vijay B.S.-District Coordinator of Karnataka State Federation of Cooperatives, Mrs. Pramila D’Sa-President of Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha, Mrs. Leena Roche- Founder President of Catholic Sthree Sanghatan, Udupi Diocese, Mrs. Janet Barboza- Founder President of  Sugamya Mahila Zilla Vokkuta, Udupi District, Mrs. Anita Dias-President President of  Sugamya Mahila Zilla Vokkuta, Mrs. Cynthia D’Silva-Secretary and Mrs. Veera Wilma D’Souza-Treasurer. Besides the members of the Board of Directors of Sugamya Mahila  Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha were present on the dais. 

 In his message following the formal inauguration of the Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo said that the dream of the last ten years since the establishment of the Diocese of Udupi became a reality with the formal inauguration of the bank that is by the women, of the women and for the women. With this one of the major aims in the direction of the empowerment of women in the district of Udupi has been realized. He further said that the empowerment of women in the social, economic, political and cultural fields were the initial goals of the women’s organizations beginning from the ward level self-help groups rising to the parish level, deanery level and eventually diocesan or district level organizations. Women were encouraged to participate in ward and Grama sabhas and also to participate in the electoral process and become members of the Grama panchayats. One of the chief objectives of the women empowerment was the establishment of a bank entirely managed by women for the economic empowerment of women. Though the work had started in right earnest and the bank should have started by 2020, due to Covid 19 pandemic the process slowed down. However, it fructified on this day. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo greatly appreciated the hard work that was put in by the Director of Sampada, Rev. Fr. Reginald Pinto who gathered all the information required for starting a cooperative bank. He even met the government officials and made a deep study of the entire process and guided the women in all matters related to the cooperative banking system. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo also appreciated the contribution of Mrs. Leena Roche and Mrs. Janet Barboza in promoting the women’s organizations.

Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes in his address complimented the women for starting the cooperative bank and said that it is easy to start an organization but difficult to sustain unless supported whole heartedly by all members. He hoped that all the women members of the Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha would work hard for the success of the bank and avail the benefits that the bank would provide to them and their families.

 The guest of honour Mr. Vijay B.S. in his speech quoting Mahatma Gandhi said that the village that has empowered women would be progressive. He complemented the women for starting their own Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha. He said that out of three such women’s Sahakari banks two have been inactive especially working in the rural areas. He hoped that Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha would achieve success due to the overwhelming participation of women. He advised the Board of Directors of Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha to open as many branches as possible through the Udupi District and become example to others.

 Mrs. Leena Roche and Mrs. Janet Barboza jointly inaugurated the logo of the Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha.

 Mrs. Leena Roche started her address by singing ‘vovyo’ appropriate for the occasion as the audience responded. Later, Mrs. Leena Roche narrated the origin of the Catholic Sthree Sanghatan in the Udupi Diocese and its progress under the patronage of Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo. She said that the first Catholic Sthree Sanghatan in Udupi was established on 11 May 2012. With the establishment of the new Diocese of Udupi on 15 October 2012, the Catholic Sthree Sanghatan was strengthened by the new Bishop of Udupi Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo.

 Mrs. Janet Barboza explained the meaning of the logo of the Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha and greatly appreciated its significance. She narrated the efforts taken by her and other women leaders in building the women’s organization from the grass root level right from the ward level self-help groups up to the Zilla Vokkuta of which she became the founder president. She recalled how Rev. Fr. Reginald Pinto pursued the dream of organizing the women and stood by them, guided them and encouraged them to get organized constantly keeping in touch with them and monitoring their progress.

Mrs. Pramila D’Sa-President of the Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha in her presidential address made an appeal to the members of the Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha to be active and avail the benefits that they will be getting from the cooperative bank. She expressed gratitude to Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo for encouraging the women to start their own bank, Rev. Fr. Reginald Pinto for all his background work for starting the Sugamya Mahila Sauhardha Sahakari Sangha, Mr. Stanley Fernandes-Coordinator in Sampada for his assistance and all the women members for their trust and support.

 Women of Shirva Deanery presented the prayer song. Mrs. Anita Dais welcomed the guests. Mrs. Cynthia D’Silva proposed the vote of thanks and Mrs. Rita Misquith compeered the programme.  

Prakrati Men’s Self-Help Group, Kanajar, Karkala Taluka celebrated its First Anniversary in a unique way. Its name denotes ‘Nature’, so on their first anniversary on Sunday, 08^th January 2023, the members gathered together to celebrate its anniversary. After the group meeting Mr. Stanley Fernandes, Coordinator, SAMPADA UDUPI, explained how we can save the nature. Soon after the talk all the members joined hand in hand to build a check dam to a small rivulet in the property of its member Mr. Ronald Nazareth. President of the Prakrati Men’s SHG Mr. James D’Souza and Mr. Secretary Mr. Edwin Mendonca took the leadership. Members from neighboring Men’s SHGs, that is Akruthi Men SHG and Ujwala Men SHG joined to the work. It was an exemplary celebration of the First Anniversary of Prakrati Men’s SHG. SAMPADA UDUPI congratulates the effort and innovative way of celebration, by protecting the Mother Earth.

The 28th board meeting, 04th of the year 2022 was held on Friday 09th December at Conference Hall, Bishop's House Udupi. During the meeting past quarters accounts were evaluated and 04th quarter Budget was passed. Last quarters project activities were evaluated. Holidays for the calendar year 2023 sanctioned. During the meeting the members honored one of our board member Mrs. Jenet Barboza, who was awarded as "Outstanding women leader of the nation" by Women Commission of CCBI, Conference of Catholic Bishops of India. The award was confirmed at Lucknow on the first week of October. As one of its Trustee, V. Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca, celebrate his birthday on the same day, he too was honored, and birthday cake was cut. Bishop Rt Rev Dr Gerard Isaac Lobo, the Managing Truste, praised the service of SAMPADA UDUPI to the marginalized and needy people of the district of Udupi.

The Training of Trainees seminar on Women leadership in Christian perspective was held on 08th December 2022 in the Conference Hall, Bishop's House, Udupi. It was organized by SAMPADA UDUPI in collaboration with Sthree Sanghatan, Diocesan women commission and Sugamya women district federation, Udupi district. Representative of 05 taluka federation were present. Each taluka federation selected 05 leaders who are the able communicators, who in turn go to Maha Sanghas to train the grass root level members. The target set was 50 trainings at Maha Sanghas to reach a target population of 5,000 women, by February 2023. Fr Reginald Pinto, the Executive Director was the trainee. The topics covered were Leadership, 10 types of leaderships, who is a Christian leader and his qualities, problems faced by a leader, etc. Later the notes were circulated to the participants

Recently in the leadership of our organizations, Jeevan Jyothi A. Self Help Group, Belman and in collaboration with Karkala Agriculture Department, a one day ‘on field agricultural training’ was help at Mrs. Lilly D’Souza’s house, Golikatte, Nandalike. 35 farmers availed the training to increase the agricultural productivity, by increasing the fertility of the soil and received knowledge about improving yield in the kitchen garden. The training was rendered by Mr. Anatha Prabhu, technical trainer of Agriculture Department and by Mrs. Chaitra, Technical Advisor Atma Nirbhar Yojana, Agriculture Department, Karkala. Sampada Udupi Coordinator Mr. Stanley Fernandes, Nandalike Grama Panchayat members Kumari Yashodha and Mrs. Sujatha were also present.  

KCWA Beneficiaries get-together and Motivation Program was held on 04^th December 2022 at Bishop’s house Udupi. SAMPADA UDUPI’s Executive Director Fr Reginald Pinto, offered the Holy Eucharist. Later the youth trainer and renowned resource person, Mr. Derrick Mascarenhas, Assistant Principal, Dr TMA Pai Polytechnic, Manipal conducted the training session. He spoke about the Professional skills to a successful carrier. He made the training session interesting through various games. 25 KCWA Education Fund beneficiaries attended the program. Mr. Stanley Fernandes and Ms. Janet Fernandes, the SAMPADA UDUPI staff helped for the success of the program.

SAMPADA UDUPI organized cancer awareness and detection camp under its SPARSH –Instilling Hope Program at Christ King Hall, Christ King Parish campus, Karkala Town, Karkala Taluk on 02^nd December 2022, in collaboration with Indian Cancer Society, Mangalore Unit; Community Medicine Department, KMC Hospital, Manipal; Catholic Sthrie Sanghatan, Karkala Town unit; Nithyajeeva Mahasangha, Karkala Town; and Health Commission, Karkala Town Parish.  Fr Clement Mascarenhas, Parish Priest, Christ the King Church, Karkala Town inaugurated the camp. Dr Shreeka Prakas; Dr Kunal Agarwal; Dr. Sanjana Ahuja; Dr Niyati Jain; Dr Suraksha S. Dr. Susheera M; and the team in the from Community Medicine Department, KMC Hospital, Manipal treated the patient. India Cancer Society took the lead of the camp. 74 women and 04men, in total 74 people were tested regarding various cancer symptoms. 58 Pap test and 65 breast cancer tests were also conducted.

SAMPADA UDUPI organized cancer awareness and detection camp under its SPARSH –Instilling Hope Program at Millennium Hall, Christ King Parish, Trasi, Kundapura Taluk on 17^th November 2022, in collaboration with Cancer Society of India, Mangalore Unit; Community Medicine Department, KMC Hospital, Manipal; Catholic Shtree Sanghatan, Trasi unit; Spoorthi Mahasangha, Trasi, Catholic Sabha, Trasi and Health Commission, Thottam Parish.  Fr Rosario Fernandes, Parish Priest, Christ King Church, Trasi inaugurated the camp. Dr Sana Afshan; Dr Diwakar Baweja; Dr. Nikhila Appala; Dr Liliane T; Dr Rohit Menon and the team from Community Medicine Department, KMC Hospital, Manipal treated the patient. India Cancer Society took the lead of the camp. 58 women and 20 men, in total 78 people were tested regarding various cancer symptoms. 44 Pap test and 58 breast cancer tests were also conducted.

SAMPADA UDUPI formed Self Help Groups (Swa Sahaya Sangha) and Local Federations (Mahasangha) for the self-development of women and for the development of the locality where they live. Each and every activity they conduct usually fulfils these objectives. On 14^th November 2022 many Self-Help Groups and Local Federations celebrated Children’s Day in their locality and made the children happy and through which convinced the children that they are loved by the society and society respect them as future leaders. Conducting fun games, enjoying with them through dance, skits, jokes etc., and distributing prized and gifts made the children their day memorable

SAMPADA UDUPI organized Sewing Machine Distribution Program on Friday, 28^th October 2022 at Ave Maria Hall, Mother of Sorrows Church Campus, Udupi. The Managing Trustee of SAMPADA UDUPI and the Bishop of Diocese of Udupi Most Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo presided over the function. The donor of 25 sewing machines Rev Msgr. Leslie Shenoy, Mangalore a philanthropist was the Guest of Honour. Rev Msgr. Leslie Shenoy in remembrance of his 75^th Birthday has donated 75 sewing machines to the deserving women of Mangalore and Udupi Dioceses. SAMPADA UDUPI selected the deserving beneficiaries who were from Byndoor to Miyar. Bishop honored Rev Msgr. Leslie Shenoy on his Birthday on behalf of the organization. During the function only the guarantee and warrantee cards were distributed. The sewing machines have been reached to the beneficiaries to the respective places, already.

SAMPADA UDUPI guided Arpana Taluka Mahila Vokkuta, Karkala in collaboration with Jamath Islam Hind, Karkala organized ‘Sneha Koota’, an interreligious get-together to know and understand principles and teachings of Islam at Jamia Shadhi Mahal, Salmara, Karkala on Friday, 21^st October 2022. Mr. K P Muhammad Isaak presided over the get-together. Rev Fr Paul Rego, Miyar; Dr Shekar Ajekar and Mr. Sushanth Sudhakar were the guest of honor. This event was organized to strengthen the unity of each and every Indian citizen that by knowing and understanding each other’s religion we can feel proud of our religion and respect the faith of other people with dignity.

Samanvaya-Udupi District Federation of Men’s Self-Help Groups Inaugurated

Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo inaugurated the first ever Udupi District Federation of Men’s Self-Help Groups on Sunday, 16 October 2022 in the Mother of Sorrows Church Hall, Udupi by unveiling the Logo of the federation and lighting the lamp formally inaugurating the Federation. Fr. Reginald Pinto-Director of SAMPADA UDUPI along with the office bearers of the Federation were present on the dais along with Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo. Speaking further, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo said that the establishment of the Udupi District Federation of Men’s Self-Help Groups is also the first of its kind in India. He complemented the men of different parishes who have come together to form the Self-Help Groups that would foster a sense of belonging and support to each other. Stanley Fernandes, the Co-ordinator of Sampada introduced the Office bearers of the Udupi District Federation of Men’s Self-Help Groups. The President of the Udupi District Federation of Men’s Self-Help Group, Alton Rebeiro of Gangolli Parish welcomed the gathering; Vice President Naveen Fernandes of Kalmady Parish proposed the vote of thanks; and Secretary Edwin Mendonca of Kanajar Parish compeered the programme. Treasurer Nelson Machado of Kanajar and directors of the Federation were present on the dais.

SAMPADA UDUPI organized cancer awareness and detection camp under its SPARSH –Instilling Hope Program at St Ann’s Parish, Thottam on 13^th October 2022, in collaboration with Cancer Society of India, Mangalore Unit; Community Medicine Department, KMC Hospital, Manipal; Catholic Sthree Sanghatan, Thottam unit; Sanjeevini Mahasangha, Thottam and Health Commission, Thottam Parish. Fr Roshan Menezes, OFM Cap inaugurated the camp. Dr Suma Balakrishna and her team from Community Medicine Department, KMC Hospital, Manipal treated the patient. Mrs. Shaila Lobo of India Cancer Society took the lead of the camp. 67 women and 07 men, in total 74 people were tested regarding various cancer symptoms. Pap test and breast cancer test was also conducted.

SAMPADA UDUPI's first and foremost activity is Women Empowerment. From 06th to 11th October, CCBI Women Commission's 4th National Conference was held at Lucknow, UP. During the Award Ceremony Mrs. Janet Severine Barboza of Mudarangadi, the Founder President of Sugamya Mahila Jilla Vokkuta, Udupi District was awarded 'National Special Women Award' for her contribution towards women empowerment. She was one among the two, and the second woman was from Darjeeling, West Bengal. Our Udupi District Mahila Jilla Vokkuta, also known as Sthree Sanghatan OR Women Commission, Udupi Diocese was awarded first best Women Commission in the national level (1st among the 4). This award received by Vokkuta president Mrs. Anitha Dias hailing from Mount Rosary Parish, Santhekatte. Mrs. Irene Pereira from Udyavara was awarded Best women of Karnataka Region. She was one among 16 women leaders honored national level.

‘SAMPADA UDUPI’ in collaboration with Horticulture Department, Jilla Panchayat Udupi, Social Development Commission, St Francis Xavier Parish, Udyavara, Udupi District conducted ‘Comprehensive Management of Coconut Cultivation’ seminar at St Francis Xavier Church Hall Udyavara on Tuesday 11^th October 2022. Rev. Fr Stany B. Lobo, Parish Priest inaugurated and presided over the Seminar. Mr. Gerald Pereira, coordinator of Social Development Commission, St Francis Xavier Parish, Udyavara. Mr. L. Hemanthkumar, Director Horticulture Department, Jilla Panchayat Udupi was present. Mr. Stanley Fernandes, coordinator SAMPAPADA UDUPI, introduced the seminar topic. Dr Sachin scientist and Dr Sanjeeva Jakhatimata, Assistant Professor from Krishi Vijnana Kendra, Brahmavara were the resource persons. 74 farmers participated in the seminar. 

SAMPADA UDUPI organized cancer awareness and detection camp under its SPARSH –Instilling Hope Program at Wellness Centre, Yojananagar, Byndoor on 28^th September 2022, in collaboration with Cancer Society of India, Mangalore Unit; Community Medicine Department, KMC Hospital, Manipal; Community Health Centre (NCD Division), Byndoor; Catholic Sthree Sanhghatan, Byndoor unit; Aradhana Mahasangha, Byndoor; Inner wheel Club, Byndoor. Mrs Shaila Lobo of India Cancer Society took the lead. 82 women and men were tested regarding various cancer symptoms. 82 Oral screening; 75 clinical breast examination conducted. 48 Pap smear taken during the camp.

The Kaup Farmers’ Produce Company (Ltd.) started by SAMPADA UDUPI in collaboration with Atal Incubation Centre, Nitte and managed entirely by women creating history in the ‘Women Empowerment’ movement was inaugurated in a well-attended function in the Saude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva-Manchakal on Monday, 26 September 2022 at 3pm. The inaugural function was presided over by Lalaji R. Mendon-MLA of Kaup Constituency. Other dignitaries on the dais included: Dr. A.P. Achar-Chief Executive Officer of Atal Incubation Centre, Nitte, Kempegowda H.-Joint Director, Agricultural Department, Udupi District, Mrs. Bhuvaneshwari- Deputy Director of Horticulture Department, Udupi District, Mohan Raj- Assistant Director of Agriculture-Kaup Taluk, Ratan Shetty-President 0f Shirva Grama Panchayat, Fr. Reginald Pinto-Executive Director of SAMPADA UDUPI and also the Technical Advisor of Kapu FPO, Mrs. Lily D’Souza-President of Kaup Farmers Produce Company, Shirva, Ms. Peralvita Mathias-Chief Executive Officer of Kaup Farmers Produce Company and nine Directors. After inaugural function First General Body Meeting was held. Share certificates were distributed to the shareholders. Government officials from Agriculture Department symbolically handed over a cheque of Rs 15 lakh, equity grant given to Kapu FPO to start its business ventures. More than 700 shareholders out of one thousand shareholders attended the inaugural function and General Body meeting.

SAMPADA UDUPI conducted cancer awareness and detection camp under its SPARSH –Instilling Hope Program at St Joseph’s Church, Belman on 20^th September 2022, in collaboration with Cancer Society of India, Mangalore Unit; Community Medicine Department, KMC Hospital, Manipal; Catholic Shtree Sanhghatan, Belman unit; Jnanodaya Mahasangha, Belman; Health Commission, Belman and Catholic Sabha, Belman unit. Dr Shreya Srivastav, Dr Anna Sunny, Dr Saughata Goswami and Dr Varshna Shankar treated the patient. Mrs Shaila Lobo of India Cancer Society took the lead. 74 women and 29 men were tested regarding various cancer symptoms. Pap test was also conducted.

On 09^th September 2022, in the guidance of SAMPADA UDUPI, and in the collaboration Agriculture Department, Karkala, Jasmine women Self Help Group, Ittimary (Kelmbet), Belman village conducted one day practical training on ‘Organic farming’ and ‘preparation of Jeevamratha’ at the residence of agriculturist Mr. Alex Cardoza, Ittimary. Mr. Ramesh Ullakaddi, and Mrs. Chaitra from Agriculture Department, Karkala and Mrs. Jayakumar Irvattur, a model organic farmer was the resource person. 31 agriculturists benefitted from this practical training session.

‘SAMPADA UDUPI’ in collaboration with Horticulture Department, Jilla Panchayat Udupi conducted ‘Comprehensive Management of Coconut Cultivation’ seminar at St Theresa Church Hall Kemmannu on Wednesday 24^th August 2022. Fr Reginald Pinto, Executive Director inaugurated the Seminar. Mr. Arun Fernandes, vice President Kemmannu Panchayat presided over the function. Fr Victor D’Souza, Parish Priest St Theresa Parish, Kemmannu blessed the program. Mrs. Kamala PDO was the guest of honour. Mr L. Hemanthkumar, Director Horticulture Department, Jilla Panchayat Udupi in his welcome speech introduced the seminar topic. Dr Sachin and Dr Ashwini, scientists from Sasya Samrakshana Krishi Kendra, Brahmavara were the resource persons. 85 farmers participated in the seminar. Not only the knowledge sharing but field visit and practical training were imparted to the participants. Social development Commission of St Theresa Parish, Kemmannu and Kural FPO, Udupi District helped to conduct the program.

Sugamya District women Federation, Udupi district is the mother organization of all our women SHGs. We have started SHGs at neighborhood level, and then we united the SHGs of a village under the banner of Mahasangha (Local Federation). The Mahasangha’s of a Taluka were united under the banner of Taluka Women Federation. Finally we have united all five Taluka Federation under the banner, ‘Sugamya District Women federation, Udupi District’ which was started three years ago. Now Sugamya district federation want to have its own financial institution for the financial needs of its members. After a spade work for few months, yesterday, on 08^th August 2022, the office bearers of District Federation and Taluka Federations had a meeting at the Conference Hall, Bishop’s House, Udupi, to start the work to apply for Sauhardha Cooperative Limited and to start legal proceedings. The selected 15 Pravarthakas (Originators’) and among them selected a leader, Mrs. Prameela D’Sa, Piusnagar, Kundapura to be the contact person with the government officials on behalf of the proposed Sauhardha Sahakari. SAMPADA UDUPI’s Executive Director moderated and guided the proceedings of the meeting.

Through Government India’s Ayushman Bharath Digital Mission, the Central Government want to create Indian Digital Health System. So each individual should have ABHA (Ayushman Bharath Health Account), which is key to every citizen’s digital health care journey. In various places of the District, under ‘SPARSHA’ Instilling Hope program we have made it as a drive that all our SHG members should posses ABHA card. Recently at Mother Theresa Mahasangha, Ajekar had information sharing session. Community Health Officer Mrs. Raveena Crasta shared all necessary information to our SHG leaders and members.

SAMPADA UDUPI wants its beneficiaries should be healthy and happy. Animators with proper guidance from the organization give awareness to our SHG leaders and members to have health check-up camps in their vicinity, which will be beneficial to the rural poor and needy families. Namratha and Kanthi SHGs, Belman’s leaders and members, in collaboration with SAMPADA UDUPI, and with the full support of District Health and family Welfare Department, Udupi District, and Community Health Centre, Nitte organized ‘Blood Pressure (BP) and Diabetes Inspection Camp’ at Indaar, Belman Village, Karkala Taluka. At the beginning of the camp, doctors from Nitte CHC briefed about, both the lifestyle diseases, how to prevent it and if a person is already a patient then how to manage it. SAMPADA is grateful to Nitte CHC staff, and our SHG leaders and members.

SAMPADA UDUPI under its SPARSHA Cancer awareness program, with the help of Department of Community Medicine, KMC Manipal and Indian Cancer Society, Mangalore in collaboration with Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Parish, Gangolli; Amritha Mahasangha, Gangolli; Catholic Sthree Sanghatan, Gangolli conducted 'Cancer Detection & Awareness Camp', today Tuesday 26th July 2022 at St Joseph Vaz hall, Gangolli. 70 people benefitted from the camp, 56 Pap test, 58 Mammography and oral check up was conducted.

On 16th July 2022, on the joyous occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Udupi Diocese Installation Day, SAMPADA UDUPI organized KCWA (Kuwait Canara welfare Association) Education Fund distribution program at the Conference Hall, Bishop's House, Udupi. Prior to the program Mr. Derrick Mascarenhas, Vice-principle Dr.TMA Pai Polytechnic, Manipal and a well-known youth trainer conducted motivational training session. During the Program Rt. Rev Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi and the managing Trustee presided over the function. Mr. Arun Jossy D'Souza, Auditor KCWA was the chief guest and Mr. Derick Mascarenhas was the guest of honor. 11 students received a aid of Rs. 4,08,405/= for their studies. Executive Director conducted the program. Beneficiaries and their parents attended the training session and the program.

The office-bearers of Kuwait Canara Welfare Association, Kuwait who have started KCWA Education Fund in SAMPADA UDUPI, Visited SAMPADA on 11th July 2022. The personally met Bishop Rt. Rev Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, the Managing Trustee and presented him their souvenir of latest celebration. Later Mr. Arun Jossy D'Souza, Perampalli the organization's Auditor, Mr. Naveen Mascarenhas, Bujpe and Mr. Manoj Stephen Rego, Udupi both the Nominated members of executive committee of KCWA visit the SAMPADA office. Executive Director handed them over the Annual Report and Strategic Plan of SAMPADA. The had gone through the documents of the beneficiaries. Executive Director explained them the modus operandi of the KCWA Education Fund. It was a cordial visit.

The twenty sixth Board Meeting (second of the calendar year 2022 & first of Accounting year 2022-23) of SAMPADA UDUPI organization was held on Tuesday 28th June 2022. Annual Account for the year 2021-22 was tabled and it was discussed and was approved by the members. Brief annual activity report too was presented and the members suggested few corrections. Last quarters accounts and next quarters budget was also tabled, members approved them. Last quarters activity report was also presented, members gave their valuable suggestions to implement future planned activities. Managing Trustee Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, chaired the meeting.

On Monday, 27th June 2022 a information sharing and theme based seminar on establishing a 'Multipurpose Sauhardha Cooperative Ltd' was conducted to the leaders of Sugamya District Women Federation. 60 women participated. Fr. Roshan Clifford Pinto, Director SMSSS Shivamogga and CEO of Stheeebhandu Multipurpose Sauhardha Cooperative Ltd; Mr. Devdaan, Manager Stheeebhandu co-op Ltd were the resource persons. Mrs. Precilla Martis, President Stheeebhandu co-op Ltd and Ms. Jyothi Furtado, member Stheeebhandu co-op Ltd were present. It was a fruitful session, and the leaders of Sugamya District Federation sketched a future action plan to start a Multipurpose Sauhardha Cooperative Ltd.

Sampada Udupi is always finding new means to cater the needs of the people of Udupi District. To empower, unite and develop men unitedly it started Men's Self Help Groups. On Sunday 19th June 2022, representatives of nearly 50 men's SHG office bearers joined together and formed 'Men's SHGs District Federation, Udupi District at Don Bosco Hall, Udupi. The following are it's office bearers: President - Mr. Alton Rebeiro, Gangolli. Vice-president - Mr. Naveen Fernandes, Kalmady. Secretary - Mr. Edwin Mendonca, Kanajar. Treasurer - Mr. Nelson Machado, Kanajar. Board members: Mr. John Stany Mendonca, Belman; Mr. Stany Menezes, Kalmady & Mr. Vincent George DSouza, Mount Rosary. The General Body selected it's goals and objectives. Mr. Stanley Fernandes Coordinator, Sampada Udupi planned the meeting, and Fr Reginald Pinto, Executive Director, Sampada Udupi conducted the meeting.

World Environment Day was celebrated on Sunday 05th June 2022, throughout the District in the leadership of SAMPADA UDUPI. We have conducted a competition for our Self Help Groups and its members, to protect, nurture and develop the nature. Near 1,500 SHG members and their family members actively participated in various activities. Activities they conducted were planting the saplings, cleaning the road side from weeds, creation of vegetable garden in school campus together with school children, collecting plastic from public places and private compound, cleaning rain water flowing ways, etc. Executive Director Fr. Reginald, Animators and SAMPADA volunteers took the leadership to guide the people to conduct the activities.

On Saturday 28th May, 2022 during the prize distribution ceremony of 'Laudato si: save the mother earth' , year long competition, which was held at Don Bosco Hall, Udupi, Mr. Arun D'Silva family was awarded 'Laudato si: Environment friendly family', in Kannada language 'Laudato si: Parisara Mithra Kutumbha'. Mr Arun D'Silva is a farmer, more than that friend, protector and premotor of the environment. He is hailing from Sanoor Village of Karkala Taluka. His mother Mrs. Benedicta D'Silva, wife Mrs. Shilpa D'Silva and kids Shawn D'Silva and Shainal D'Silva are a great support to Mr. Arun's activities. The whole family including the tiny toddlers work to protect, promote and save the environment. the Managing Trustee Rt rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, together with Executive Director Fr Reginald Pinto, Fr Royson Fernandes, Editor 'Uzwaad" fortnightly and V. Rev. Fr Paul Rego, Vicar foreign , Karkala deanery were present.

A book on save the environment, named 'Amcho Gamv Bhumivoikuntt Koream' (Let us make our land Garden of Eden), collection of 13 article on protection of environment with practical tips, to the people of costal Karnataka was released, on Saturday 28th May, 2022 during the prize distribution ceremony of 'Laudato si: save the mother earth' , year long competition, which was held at Don Bosco Hall, Udupi. Rt Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo the Managing Trustee of SAMPADA UDUPI released the book, 'Uzwaad" publication published this book. It was written in Konkani language. Fr Reginald Pinto, Executive Director, SAMPADA UDUPI is the author of the book. 

On Saturday 28th May, 2022 prize distribution ceremony of 'Laudato si: save the mother earth' , year long competition, was held at Don Bosco Hall, Udupi. Each month a topic was introduced to the competitors, like rain water harvesting; say no to plastic; take care of birds and animals; renewable energy; save water & electricity , grow your own vegetables etc. Competitors were given various tasks, and most successful participants those who implemented activities to save the mother earth were given prizes. First prize was bagged by Jyothi Self Help Group, Paththonjikatte, Karkala Town. Second prize was won by Chaitanya Mahasangha (local Federation) Miyar, Karkala Taluka. Rt Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo the Managing Trustee presided over the function, Fr Royson Fernandes , Editor 'Uzwaad" fortnightly was the guest of honor.

On 16th May 2022, the SAMPADA UDUPI field staffs, during their monthly training session, practiced what they have learnt in their Capacity Building session. They did the ‘SHG mapping’ in line with village mapping. The Executive Director led the session and evaluated the performance of each staff. The staff decided to do the 'SHG mapping' of each Self Help Groups (SHGs) within a time frame, by which they will know in depth the local Federation resources.

The Annual General body Meeting of Sugamya District Women Federation was held on Friday 13^th May 2022 at Don Bosco Hall, Udupi. President Mrs. Anitha Dias presided over the meeting. Bishop of Udupi Rt. Rev Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo was the guest of honor and Fr. Reginald Pinto, Executive Director, SAMPADA UDUPI was the guest. Mrs. Pricilla Alva Secretary presented the Annual Report and Mrs. Flavia Dsouza, Treasurer presented the Annual Accounts. 18 women achievers were honored. These were selected among the members for their contribution to the community and mainly to women empowerment.

Staff Capacity building training was conducted in Shivamogga Multipurpose Social Service Society (SMSSS), Shivamogga in collaboration with SMSSS, Shivamogga on 02^nd and 03^rd May, 2022. Seven of our field staff attended the training session. Rev Fr Francis Paulrai, Indian Social Institute (ISI), Bengaluru was the main resource person. Fr Roshan Clifford Pinto, Director SMSSS, Shivamogga coordinated the training sessions. The topics covered were: Social analysis; Village mapping; Value based leadership; organizing unorganized youth and Right to Information Act 2005. This training will improve the quality of the work of our staff, in the field.

In collaboration with Nitte Incubation Centre, Nitte, SAMPADA UDUPI is pramoting small and medium farmers to unite and be the members of Farmer Producer Organization (FPO). The farmer group leaders of Mooduthonse, Paduthonse, Shivalli, Kelarlalabettu and Puttur villages of Udupi Taluk came together on 29th April, 2022 at SAMPADA UDUPI and elected three directors for Kunja FPO, Udupi. Mr Baptist Dias, Mr Arun Fernandes and Mrs Jyothi DSouza were elected as Directors. Mr Sanjeev Naik from Nitte organization and Mr Prasanna Kumar, Main Director of Kunja FPO, Udupi were present. Fr Reginald Pinto, Executive Director of SAMPADA UDUPI conducted the election procedure.

Cancer awareness and detection camp under 'Sparsh' program was conducted in Barkur St Peter's Parish Hall on Thursday 28th April 2022. The camp was conducted in collaboration of Indian Cancer Society and Community Development Department. KMC Manipal with the help of Sthee Sanghatan, Barkur unit; Catholic Sabha, Barkur unit and Health Commission, Barkur Parish. Rev Fr Philip Neri Aranha, Parish Priest, St Peter's Church, Barkur inaugurated the camp. Dr Gahan, Dr. Ratna and Dr. Ashish were the main physicians. Mrs Judith Shaila Lobo of Indian Cancer Society, Mangalore Zone was present. 100 people of Barkur, Kachur, Hanehalli, Sastan and Kumragod villages benefited from this camp.

Mrs. Monica Danthy, hailing from Padebettu, Kuthpady Village, Udupi Taluk. Hails from an agriculture family, and as usual the financial situation of her family was hand to mouth. As a traditional agriculturists, they had buffalos to plough and a small agriculture land to cultivate. She lived with her husband who is an auto driver, two children and elderly mother in law. Six years ago when Self Help Group was started in her area, as a poor women she joined it hoping it will help her to come out of her family’s financial mess. After joining the Pavithra SHG, Kuthpady, through the guidance of the Animators, she became aware of various Government Departments. She started to visit the departments and find out various schemes available, and how to apply and avail them. Then as days passed, she availed loan in her Pavithra SHG for purchase of cows. She sold the buffalos and now she is hiring tractor for ploughing. At present she has 8 cows and a poultry for local bread chicken. At present, daily she sells nearly 35 liters of milk and weekly a few local bread chicken. Now she earns well from agriculture and vegetable cultivation. She saves regularly for her children’s education at post office. She is repaying the loan availed to purchase cows from the SHG, without fail. Now Mrs. Monica has regular income and has a plan for the future of her family. Her husband and children who help her, are happy and proud of her achievements. She has been honored by Sangama Sanskratika Vedika on this year’s Women’s Day Celebration. Now Mrs. Monica is a model for our women for family economic stability.