Dum Dum – FMA Kolkata: ‘Let us become part of the solution, not the pollution.’ A venture was carried out for the sweepers and cleaners of wards 7,8,9,10,15,16 of Dum Dum Municipality area. It was held on 10 June 2024 at Auxilium Convent school hall heeding the invitation of Pope Francis in the encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ to heed the cry of the poor. The province of FMA Kolkata organised it under the leadership of Sr. Alma Bilung and Sr. Minimol Chettayil in collaboration with the Dum Dum Municipality authorities. The 40 invited sweepers and cleaners were appreciated and thanked for the noble work they render to society. Miss. Elizabeth Blake gave an enlightening talk to highlight the honourable works they carry out. Rev. Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil, the Provincial, acknowledged them for their hard work and selfless dedication to keeping the surroundings clean. She also emphasized that as they are serving society, they also must take care of themselves and their health, therefore, all the participants were given gumboots and gloves. Mr. Manish Kumar, the supervisor of Dum Dum Municipality expressed his gratitude to Sr. Provincial, Sr. Superior, and all the sisters on behalf of other staff, and the invited workers for organizing a memorable day for them. They were very grateful for being appreciated by the sisters. The event came to its conclusion with an offering of snacks.