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Cultivating Hope and Sustainability

Jul24

KOLKATA DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY: On July 20th, 2024, Auxilium Barasat hosted a significant event to promote sustainable livelihoods for poor and vulnerable families under the leadership of Sr. Alma, the Social Development Coordinator of the Kolkata Province. The event focused on distributing fruit trees to 70 needy families. This initiative aimed to achieve two important goals of ‘Laudato Si’: Responding to the cry of the earth and promoting an ecological economy.

The families gathered at the Auxilium Barasat were given a variety of mango and litchi trees, explaining the initiative’s benefits of enhancing local biodiversity and providing a source of nutritious fruits and potential income. This planting drive was part of a larger effort to support sustainable development in the region. This initiative also responds to the cry of the earth by promoting environmental stewardship and supports an ecological economy by providing sustainable resources to the families, thus ensuring economic stability while caring for our common home.

Regional Environment Vigilant Committee Formation Training

Jul13

KOLKATA SALESIAN SISTERS DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (KSSDS): On 22nd June 2024, the Regional Environment Vigilant Committee Formation training for the Northern Region of Kolkata Province was held at Auxilium Convent School, New Chumta. The training was conducted by Sr. Alma Bilung, the Kolkata Salesian Sisters Development Society coordinator, along with staff member Miss Suzzane Shaw. Participants included five representatives from St. Anthony’s School, Jaigaon; Auxilium Convent School, New Chumta; Auxilium Convent School, Mirik; and St. Mary’s Convent School, Geyzing, Sikkim.

The session began with an overview of global warming and its effects. Participants were introduced to Global Level Action Plans adopted by the United Nations and the Seven Goals of Laudato Si’, proposed by Holy Father Pope Francis which aimed at fostering care for our Common Home which is the only abode where life exists. The Action Plans drawn by the FMA PCI were also presented to the participants which are to be adopted by all institutions, both formal and non-formal, to create a sense of “Ecological Consciousness for Ecological Justice”.

During the training, participants learned about the different action plans, their implementation processes, and methods for monitoring and recording the progress. The responsibilities of vigilant committee members in overseeing these plans were emphasized, ensuring that everyone understood their roles and duties.

By the end of the training, participants felt confident in their ability to carry out their responsibilities. They pledged to implement the action plans diligently, aiming to bring about positive changes in their local environment and promote ecological justice.

Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals

Jul7

KOLKATA SALESIAN SISTERS DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY: A workshop on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was conducted by Sr. Alma Bilung, the Kolkata Salesian Sisters Development Society coordinator of the province, and staff member Miss Suzzane Shaw. They delivered an enlightening awareness program for both teachers and students of two schools in the North Bengal Zone: Auxilium Convent School, New Chumta on 20 June 2024, and St. Anthony’s School, Jaigaon on 25 June 2024. The objectives of this training session were to create awareness, adapt and respond to the ecological crisis, and facilitate transformative learning, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.

The session aimed to educate students about the SDGs, focusing on their importance and implementation. The origin of the SDGs was discussed, highlighting how it came into being as a result of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. All 17 SDGs were explained in detail to the participants, emphasizing their global significance and the role of individuals in achieving these goals for attaining peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future.

After the session, the students were tasked with discussing and adopting any goal to contribute to the SDGs. Unanimously, the students concluded that addressing SDG 13 – Climate Action was an alarming and urgent need of the time. The participants engaged actively, presenting their ideas through colourful chart paper presentations. They proposed various action plans and highlighted promoting plastic-free zones, litter-less campaigns, and adopting the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle. The club members will monitor and ensure that the disposal of waste is carried out systematically and promote the use of pool cars as a means of transport instead of personal cars. The students’ presentations were well-received and highlighted their understanding and commitment to tackling climate change through practical actions.

The workshop was a resounding success, fostering a sense of responsibility and action towards sustainable development among students. The activities not only educated but also inspired the entire school community to take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable future.

NCP (Neghbourhood Children’s Parliament) Training

Oct31

BARASAT-KSSDS: From 25th – 27th October 2013, Kolkata Salesian Sisters Development Society Team organised a training programme for the  NCP children of Kalyani, Bandel, Dum Dum, Barasat, Monsada & Gobra at Auxilium Convent, Kalyani.One hundred and twenty six children participated in the programme and the resource persons were the Social Development Coordinator Sr. Leelamma P.V. and her team, Mr. Bikash Lakra, Joseph Xaxa,  Ajit Lakra and Sukanto.

The NCP Training  programme commenced  with the welcome speech from the Social Development Coordinator  Sr. Leelamma P.V. During her welcome address she highlighted how could the children become a change maker in the society.

Inauguration began with “lighting of the lamp” and followed by a short prayer moment to invoke God’s blessings on the participants. A message was given to the children by Mrs.Rita Das the Programme Coordinator of KSSDS (Kolkata Salesian Sisters Development Society) where she highlighted the importance of NCP and etiquette as well as to have a pleasant personality in order to become a good leader.

Mr.Joseph, spoke to the children on the structure of our Indian Constitution and the present leaders of our country and their functions in the administration of our country. He also spoke about how a little child, a member of a family can bring about a change in the world at large.

Through Group dynamism they presented “their  Rights and Duties as children” in the family, school and society. An amusing and interesting group work and presentation was done on few topics.

The main important session was the election of the Ministers and the demo of conducting and functioning of the NCP meet in their own locality. Camp fire gave them the platform to display all their talents.The participants  returned home with new enthusiasm and commitment to make the NCP vibrant in their own respective areas.

 Mrs. Rita Das, (Programme Coordinator of KSSDS)

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