BIS #1826 HOPE ENTERS HANUMAN TEKDI

Dayanand Patil
BORIVLI, MAY 3, 2010: April 20, 2010 was an important day in the lives of 20 women of Hanuman Tekdi, Borivali – East. The Don Bosco social Development Centre was inaugurated by Fr. Anthony Santarita and Mr. Dayanand Patil incharge of Social work at Bosco Boys Home-Borivli.

A Beautician Course was introduced for Schedule Caste and minority groups women of the locality. In his introduction Mr. Patil made the people aware of Don Bosco’s involvement in social work. He said that Don Bosco is a big name in the field of Education in Mumbai and other cities. It appears they cater to the rich. But in practice, it does tremendous good for the poor and needy. He informed the participants to strive to change their “Helpless” condition into a “Hope-filled” future.

Fr. Anthony emphasized the need to get into entrepreneurship. He cited many examples of people who started in a small way but by sheer hand work have a successful and steady business today.

There was tremendous enthusiasm from the people of the locality to enroll in many such self employment courses. In this matter, the closest collaborators CCDT (Committed Committee Development Trust) played a very important role in community building.

The Jan Shikshan Sanstha – Dharavi has supported and sponsored the programme by providing Trainers and Certification.