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Maher News Jan to June 2017 TO NEW G N L I I M F S A I oa H E h E m R R _ MAHER MAHER Issue 43 ¦ January - June 2017 TWO DECADES IN SERVICE OF THE POOR AND THE FORLORN (1997 -2017) Sr. Lucy being felicitated by the former President Pratibhatai Patil on the 20th anniversary of Maher as Hirabegum Mulla, Maher President, joins in MAHER REMAINS INDEBTED AND IMMENSELY GRATEFUL TO ALL ORGANISATIONS, COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO STOOD BEHIND IT LIKE A ROCK, AND GAVE IT THEIR UNSTINTED SUPPORT AND COOPERATION OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS. Maher troupe members in their graceful postures welcome the anniversary audience The first ever book on Maher in Marathi- Maziya Mahera- released at the hands of former President Pratibhatai Patil A Word from the Sister The last six months have been very eventful for Maher. They have all been moments a Maherite can be aptly proud of. Some of them will go down as milestones in the evolution of Maher over the years. The obvious of them is completion of two decades of Maher work. Looking back over the last 20 years of Maher, one cannot but feel at least a slight sense of fulfillment that Maher has honestly served the cause for which it was founded. Starting with 5 to 7 women and children, it has now around 900 children and 300 women in its care. Starting at a small village at Vadhu in Maharashtra, it has now spread its wings not only to a large number of surrounding villages in the state but also to other states of India as far as Kerala and Jharkhand. Maher is very happy that thanks to its generous friends in India and abroad, it has been increasingly able to lend its helping hand to the larger parts of our indigent population. I take this opportunity to thank all our benefactors and friends who have always stood behind the Maher cause. Thank you very much. Above all I feel very humble before the silent Divine energy that is supporting Maher in its mission. Right at its inception, Maher decided that it was committed to lend its helping hand to all, irrespective of their caste, creed or faith. The interfaith principle and the sarvadharmasamabhav (respect for all faiths) have always been fundamental to its working. But I am very happy that with the launching of the Maher Interfaith Association on Maher's 20th anniversary, this principle is now officially a part of the Maher work. The world of today is miserably thirsty for nothing more than love and care between communities. The Interfaith Association hopes it would be able to contribute its mite toward creation of a loving and amiable society. It was a beautiful coincidence that the Maher anniversary fell within the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week (1-7 February). On its 20th anniversary, Maher received a gift from people who have been working for world harmony and peace since World War II- the United Nations. Maher has been awarded the coveted 'Consultative Status' by the United Nations. It has been a matter of great pride and satisfaction for all Maherites that the United Nations took the notice of Maher's work and selected it to be among the chosen few NGOs from all over the world. We hope Maher would be able benefit in terms of experience and insight from this new status as also help the United Nations and the fellow organizations in our common mission. Maher came into being as an effort to salvage the life of the destitute and the abandoned. And nothing gladdens its heart more than when it is able to retrieve for the forlorn the lost bond of love and happiness in their life. Weddings at Maher are an institution and a continuing source of delight and joy for every Maherite. We are happy that weddings at Maher reached their 100th mark last month. I believe restoring the marital and the family bond is probably the last stage of rehabilitation. And I am happy that Maher did it for hundred of its women. All kudos to Maher workers! While Maher was celebrating its 20-year landmark, two of its dedicated souls reached milestones in their life as well. Father D'Sa, Maher mentor and a concerned witness to Maher's ups and downs over last 20 years completed his 80 years on 1 January 2017. The dedication of Hirabegum Mulla to Maher work is total and complete. She reached her landmark of 50 years on 1 June 1917. Maher cannot thank them enough for what they are for Maher. I wish both of them a healthy and happy life, and an everlasting association with Maher in the years to come. Thank you. Sister Lucy Kurien Founder-Director 2 MAHER AWARDED "CONSULTATIVE STATUS' BY THE UNITED NATIONS Maher has added a distinguished international honor to its long list (b) Solutions of international economic, social, health, and related of awards and laurels. It has been included by the United Nations problems; and international cultural and educational cooperation; in its list of international NGOs whom it has conferred the and prestigious 'Consultative Status'. The credit for this wholly goes to (c) Universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and incessant efforts over last 20 years on the part of Sister Lucy and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, her colleagues. However special thanks are due to Vittorio Verzura language, or religion. and Marie-Laurence who put in extensive efforts for Maher to gain this status. This status enables the Council to consult Maher on social issues. In turn Maher will have an opportunity to express its views on The status has been conferred upon Maher by the Economic and matters of its concern and benefit from the experience or technical Social Council (ECOSOC) which was established in 1945 by the knowledge of the UN and other NGOs worldwide. United Nations Charter as one of the 6 principal organs of the United Nations. The Council aims to promote: Thus this relationship is beneficial to both the Council and the Maher. There are approximately 3500 NGOs now holding the (a) Higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of consultative status at present. It is a matter of great pride that economic and social progress and development; Maher is now a part of this small group of UN affiliated NGOs. SISTER LUCY INTERACTS WITH MANY ON HER HECTIC TRIP TO UK AND IRELAND What started with a single invitation to speak at St Ethelburga's community of people exploring how to build harmonious and Centre for Reconciliation and Peace in London expanded into an loving relationships among people despite conflict and 18-day tour covering England, Wales and Ireland! differences of culture and religion. Hosted by Maher well-wisher During the 18-day trip, Sister addressed as many as 12 events Clare Martin, the speech introduced the work of Maher to the besides meeting informally a number of Maher friends and other audience and underlined how the persistent effort by a single dignitaries. The interactions created a fund of goodwill for Maher individual can make so much of a difference to human well-being. which Maher always needs. The trip needed meticulous planning n Talk at 'The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and St and that work was very ably done by Maher well-wisher and Gregory', Piccadilly (6 May): This is one of the oldest churches benefactor Bernadette Hill. We cannot thank her enough. in London, built in 1790. The talk was attended by several members of the Catholic Women's Ordination group. n Talk at the Maria Assunta Church,Kensington Square (7 May) n Dialogue at Thornwell FC Clubhouse (7 May): This was organized by Sharon Redwood and the 1st Bulwark Brownies which is a fundraising charity group of young children. n Talk at Dhamma Dipa Vipassana Meditation Centre, Hereford and St Patrick's Catholic Church (8 May): The Vipassana Centre has been one of the foremost meditation centers in UK. n Dinner with the Friends of Maher, UK (12 May): Sister Sister Lucy with a group of Maher Welwishers Lucy got to discuss here with volunteers as to the set-up of the Following are some of the events during the tour: Friends of Maher. She received good suggestions for the new form. n Visit to Awakin Circle, Central London (4 May): Sister Lucy n addressed the Service Space Awakin Circle in Pimlico in central Dialogue at St Peter's School, York (13 May): This frank London, a community dedicated to inspiring people to practice dialogue with Sister Lucy was titled 'An Evening with Sister generosity, compassion, kindness, stillness and selfless service so as Lucy'. It proved to be an absorbing interaction with the audience. to enable them to change the world while they change themselves. n Talk at St Stephen's Church (14 May) The meeting hosted by Maher well-wishers, Deep and Trishna n Talk at St Cuthbert's Church Hall (16 May) Shah, included a tranquil hour-long meditation session. This was n Workshop on gender violence, Dublin (18 May): At the followed by a Q&A session with Trishna and Sister Lucy. workshop Sister Lucy had an opportunity to interact with n Meeting at Milleret House (5 May): Milleret House offers Catherine Dunne, the famous Irish writer. Catherine Dunne had space for reflection, so that those who spend time here may deepen visited and stayed at Vatsalayadham a few years ago and was thus their faith, knowledge and love of God. Sister Lucy had discussion familiar with the work of Maher.
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