Baraipur:
International Women’s Day was celebrated at the Raghabpur campus on 5th
March 2017. About 200 women from 28 different villages assembled for
this celebration which was organized by the Department of Social Work
& NSS in collaboration with the SXCCAA Women’s Forum. The day began
with an input session presented by Dr. Saswati Chaudhuri of Commerce
department (Morning).
Father J. Felix Raj, SJ, Principal of St. Xavier’s College and Vice Chancellor of St. Xavier's University was present for the celebration and was felicitated on behalf of all the villages for his outstanding contribution to these villages and for making education available to the rural students.
A meaningful dance drama performed by the students of XADAM set the tone for the group discussion that followed The village women expressed their challenges and gave suggestions as well. The American students who were also present for the programme were moved by the simplicity of the womenfolk. Language was not a barrier for them to
communicate and they enjoyed their participation. The Women’s Forum organized outdoor games post lunch and was happily surprised to see some women dancing.
The Director of Social Work & NSS, Ms. Cheryl Francis thanked Fr. Principal for his constant support and for his concern towards the rural students. She also thanked the NSS Team along with almost 50 volunteers for helping to make this day so special. As a follow up of this programme, the NSS team will be visiting all these villages soon, to form core groups and conduct capacity building workshops for the women.
Father J. Felix Raj, SJ, Principal of St. Xavier’s College and Vice Chancellor of St. Xavier's University was present for the celebration and was felicitated on behalf of all the villages for his outstanding contribution to these villages and for making education available to the rural students.
A meaningful dance drama performed by the students of XADAM set the tone for the group discussion that followed The village women expressed their challenges and gave suggestions as well. The American students who were also present for the programme were moved by the simplicity of the womenfolk. Language was not a barrier for them to
communicate and they enjoyed their participation. The Women’s Forum organized outdoor games post lunch and was happily surprised to see some women dancing.
The Director of Social Work & NSS, Ms. Cheryl Francis thanked Fr. Principal for his constant support and for his concern towards the rural students. She also thanked the NSS Team along with almost 50 volunteers for helping to make this day so special. As a follow up of this programme, the NSS team will be visiting all these villages soon, to form core groups and conduct capacity building workshops for the women.
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