ANNUAL REPORT 2017 & 2018 MARCH

YEAR NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES

1997 2 1998 1 1999 1 2001 2 02 1 03 1 04 2 06 3 07 11 08 2 09 9 2010 2 11 14 12 18 13 31 14 54 15 13 16 10 17 40 18 17 TOTAL 234

GOING OUT MONEY 2017 JANUARY TO 2018 MARCH HOUSING MAINTENANCE TREATEMENT EDUCATION IGP TOTAL 4512991 593327 370195 257021 468613 6202147 WE SHARE GATHERING IN ZONAL WISE

The gathering of we share families in pattithanam zone was held on 11-12-17, in Thiruvalla zone was on 15-12-17 ,in zone was on 18-12-17 and in zone was on 04-01-18.

Programmes:

Pattithanam zone was held on 11-12-17 at St.Boniface Church .Rev. Fr. Joseph Kanappilly gave the presidential address. Rev. Fr. Felix Devasia ,Ass. Director of VSSS gave the keynote address and Mr. Michael D’ Cruz,the community development officer felicitated. Rev.Sr. susan, coordinator of weshare programme interacted with beneficiaries about the adjectives of the programme.The beneficiaries shared their life experience build upthrough we share programme.

The photos of the programme

Mundakayam zone :

Mundakayam zone held at St.Joseph’s church, Podimatom on 04-01-2018. Mr. Michail D’ Cruz,CDO VSSS gave presidential address. He told that Jesus did all the good things in this world to up lift thestatus of those who received help from him.Church is doing the same work of Jesus. Beneficiaries of weshare welfare scheme are receiving God’s love through the benefactors. Sr.Susan explained the modus operand of the project and theobligatory commitments a beneficiary should follow while the person is active in the project.She urged the members to keep a cordial relationship with the sponsor through the correspondence.

FAMILYVISITING REPORT UNDER WESHARE PROGRAMME 2017 to 2018 March

SL.NO DATE PARISH NUMBER OF FAMILIES 1 17-08-17 St.Mary’s Nattassery-KA14 5 2 24-08-17 SacredHeart Church-Amayannoor-KA09 3 3 16-09-17 St.Mary’s Church-Vadavathoor-KA06 3 4 30-09-17 St.Mary’s Church-Elakkad-KB04 1 5 30-09-17 Holy Cross Church-Mannakanad-KB07 1 6 15-10-17 Infant Jesus Church- Mathuravely-KB02 5 7 14-10-17 St.Francis.D Sails Church--KB09 3 8 06-01-18 St.Peters Church- –KA04 5 9 27-01-18 St.Joseph’s -Podimatom 15 10 03-03-18 St.Mary’s-Manarkadu 4 11 18-03-18 Pullarikunnu 2 I visited 11 Parishes under weshare programme.These family’s are in good catholic faith .All are living with peaceful manner. The head of the families are trying their best to lookafter their family.Theyare activily participating in parish activities.And have cordial relation with the Agency and Sponsor’s

Thiruvalla zone:

The Thiruvalla zone was held on 15-12017 at St. Joseph’s church.Mr. KP John, the project officer of vsss gave the presidential address. He explained the concept of WESHARE.According to him “we share” is the hall mark of every Christian, for the spirit of Christianity is love and sharing.Rev.Sr.Susan explained the objectives of weshare programme and the strategy to grow and develop through this prigramme.The beneficiaries shared their experiences once inducted in to the programme.

Kottayam zone:

Kottayam zone was held atAmalanilayam,Keezhukunnu on 18-12-2017. Rev.Fr. Dennis Joseph Kannamalil, Executive Director VSSS presided over the gathering.He explained the concept, history and mode of operation of WESHARE programme.It is motivated by Christian spirit of love and sharing that people render help to others who are needy. They feel it to be their responsibility to help others.Mr.Michael D’ Cruz facilitated saying: Beneficiary is one who receives love and cocern from others. And also they are members of SHGs. SHGs will give you ample opportunity for socio economic development and the personal growth will be tremendous. Sr.Susan explained the objectives of weshare programme and the strategy to grow and develop through this programme. Taking up income generation programmeis to be seriously considered so thateconomic growth is ensured.The beneficiaries shared their life experiences once inducted in to the programme.

In each zone the beneficiaries are acknowledged that the support was a great relief for them and that many could maintain their houses,constructsanitary latrines, educate their children, give effective treatement in times of sickness etc. They are all thankful to VSSS and the Agency.

All the participents greeted each other the joy and peace of Christmas.Christmas Cake was cut and distributed.

In pattithanam zone 48 out of 50,Thiruvalla zone 39 out of 43 , Kottayam zone42 out of 58 and Mundakayam zone 63out of 70 beneficiaries were participated. We share zonal gathering was concluded at 1.30 pm followed by agape for all the participants in each zone. Sr.Susan Co ordinator of weshare Program.