Thursday, July 31, 2014

Kripa Vasai and Kripa Bandra Jointly represent Fr. Joe and Kripa Foundation at the Shahitya Sammelan Rally, Mumbai.



On 14th July 2014, Kripa Foundation  took an active part in a Shahitya Sammelan Rally organized by Maharashtra State Government, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. This rally was organised to spread the message against alcohol addiction. 

The Kripa team consisted of In-house patients and Staff from Kripa Bandra and Vasai armed with Banners, Posters thronged the streets incessantly shouted out slogans on the evils of addiction. Pamphlets were distributed and Information was disseminated to the general public. The rally was from Gate way of India to Y.B. Chavan Hall, where a two day programme was held on various topics of addiction.

The highlight of the event was a visit by Fr. Francis D'Bretto, Shri S Moghe Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Maharashtra, Shri Sanjay Savkare MLA, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Maharashtra, Ms.Vaishali V. Vilas, President Nasha Bhandi Committe, Mr Amol  and various other delegates.

More than 1000 people from different NGOs, Social Organizations, Schools, Colleges, Social Workers and Local leaders participated in the programme. The rally was a grand success although there was a heavy downpour.
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Vijay - Kripa Bandra
Atul - Kripa Vasai
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