THE BEAUTY OF A NEW BEGINNING
November 7, 2016
KMWSC is privileged to work with ITC under their CSR programme to empower young women by providing Beautician training for income generation which is leading to their empowerment, financial independence and self reliance.Young minds are like sponges and they are always looking for the right input to be infused into their minds.
KMWSC through the Beautician training has supported more than 135 deprived and neglected women from the society and the process continues to go on.By working together towards commonly defined goals, this collaboration has leveraged both our strengths, capacity and positively impacted our work with the stakeholders.
Official inauguration of the Skill Development Programme for the Youth Partnered by KMWSC along with ITC took place on 4thNovember i.e.Friday at KMWSC office.KMWSC thanked everyone who joined to make the celebration more meaningful.This was indeed a moment of great joy and pride for all at Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre.Mr.Ankit Mathur Head of ITC Khidderpore Factory,our very own Sister Anita Maria Braganza-The Province leader of Loreto South Asia, and The President of KMWSC were present to grace the occasion.Around 250 people including Sisters,Principals,Teachers, NGO’s, Parents of our Trainees, guardians were present on the occasion.
An impressive and colourful cultural programme was organized at KMWSC office . A band of women with dreams which are gradually coming true are here to express their emotions through a small performance.The programme lasted for about one hour during which various cultural events including group dance,experience sharing by trainees for being a part of the Training Programme, songs were presented by the students.This was a unique event organized by KMWSC after a long spell of time.While speaking on the occasion, the chief guest appreciated the performances of the Trainees.Telegraph News paper covered the programme. Here are few glimpses of the programme.
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