Project Operational Area: Kumbakonam, Michaelpatti and Jayankondam Vicariates of Kumbakonam Diocese.
Aim: For strengthening the development of spiritual renaissance, economic sustenance through love, justice, equality and brotherhood among Christian community.
Objectives:
« To establish new groups and lead people in spiritual, economic self sufficiency.
« To encourage the true spirit of Christian way of life.
« To empower the groups through skills development and increase economic standard, community life and citizenship.
Group details with savings:
Groups | Groups | Members | Total | |
Women | Men | |||
Till last year | 28 | 423 | 65 | 8,78,782 |
Current year | 2 | 30 | -- | 2,61,950 |
Total | 30 | 453 | 65 | 11,40,732 |
Training Programmes:
No. | Topic/Subject | No. of Participants |
1. | Office bearers Training | 90 (in 2 trainings) |
2. | Federation building | 115 (in 2 trainings) |
3. | Data collection, statistics | 100 (in 2 trainings) |
4. | Networking | 40 (in 2 vicariates) |
5. | Functions of Federation | 20 participants |
6. | Entrepreneurship | 95 (in 3 trainings) |
7. | Sub groups, functions & roles | 40 participants |
8. | Awareness on social issues | 63 participants |
9. | PWR training | 43 participants |
Groups belonging to the parishes of Susaiapparpattinam, Ayyampettai, Punalvalvasal, Ammanpettai, Pattinamkurichi, Jayankondam and Keela Michaelpatti are regularly conducting special Mass during Lenten season.
æ Michaelpatti, Susaiapparpattinam group members jointly organized a religious pilgrimage to Uvari and Manapad and Kumilanguzhi group members went to holy places of Acharapakkam.
æ Rs.1000/- was donated to a sick person by Mathur village groups of Annai Theresal and Jayarakkini Annai.
æ Ammanpettai group members donated a sum of Rs.1000/- for their village school building fund.
æ In Susaiapparpattinam the group celebrated grandly the Christmas and presented new dress and meals to 2 poor family members. During Lent special prayers and meals were provided to all people.
æ An illegally married couple who separated themselves in the middle of their life were helped to compromise and now they are living together.
Economic Programmes through Bank Linkage:
Ø Ayyampettai group of 15 persons received a loan of Rs.3,00,000/- and utilized for Kiln production, children education, tailoring shop and small business.
Ø For one member of the group, a sum of Rs.10,000/- was provided by Kolping India
Ø The Ammanpettai group with a loan of Rs.2,00,000/- engaged in Kiln work, grocery shop and rearing Milch Animals and goats.
Ø Through IGP loan 8 persons are rearing Milch animals, 20 persons are constructing houses.
Ø The Kumilanguzhi village group obtained an amount of Rs.60,000/- as loan.
Ø In Kumbakonam and Jayankondam area Kolping India
Details of Loan from Kolping India
No. | Details | Total Rs. |
1. | Milch Animals loan to 8 persons 8xRs.8000/- | 64,000.00 |
2. | Small Scale Industries training for 5 persons 5xRs.10,000/- | 50,000.00 |
3. | Housing Scheme for 11 persons 11xRs.20,000/- | 2,20,000.00 |
Revolving Fund to Groups:
To equip and empower the Kolping groups, twelve groups were given a total sum of Rs.3,00,000/- at the rate of Rs.25,000/- for each person. They have invested in lands or assets and their social dignity and economic status have been improved.
As special assistance a sum of Rs.13,000/- was provided by National Office of Kolping to meet out disaster mitigation measure.