Media Release

Bengaluru, May 18: A heartwarming educational assistance programme for children from visually challenged families was organised by the Dhyana Jyothi Trust on Sunday, May 17 at the Holy Ghost Church Mini Hall, Bengaluru bringing together donors, well-wishers, and beneficiary families in an atmosphere filled with hope, compassion and encouragement.

The programme began with a soulful praise and worship session led by visually challenged participants setting a prayerful and inspiring tone for the gathering. This was followed by the formal welcome and introduction of the chief guests Dr Vishal Rao and Piya Rao.

The educational support initiative was made possible through the generous contributions of several sponsors and donors including Dr Vishal Rao and Piya Rao, Dr Sudhakar, Paul Joseph, George Kuruvilla and Shobana Kuruvilla, Patricia Welsh and James Welsh along with many other well wishers committed to supporting the education of children from visually challenged families.

Addressing the gathering Fr Ivan D’Souza expressed his joy in serving visually challenged families through the charitable initiatives of the Trust. Fr Ivan D’Souza also gratefully acknowledged the constant support and valuable contributions of the former directors, Fr Praveen Pinto and Fr Stifan Perera. During the programme Fr Ivan Dsouza handed over school fee cheques amounting to Rs 8 lacks to deserving children in the presence of their parents.

In his keynote address, Dr Vishal Rao offered words of comfort, encouragement and motivation to the beneficiary families. He expressed happiness in collaborating with Dhyana Jyothi Trust and programme coordinator Mrs. Nelly Prichard in supporting the educational aspirations of children from visually challenged families. Dr Rao further assured the gathering that he would approach the concerned Government departments to help secure additional welfare schemes and support benefits for differently abled and visually challenged individuals.

Several beneficiary parents expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dhyana Jyothi Trust and all the donors for their continued generosity and concern for their children’s future. Many proudly shared that the students receiving assistance are excelling academically and pursuing their studies with confidence and determination.

The programme was efficiently compered and coordinated by Nelly Prichard who also conveyed her gratitude to Fr Edward Joseph for providing the Holy Ghost Church Mini Hall as the venue for the event and to Princy David for her valuable support and assistance in organising the programme.

The event concluded with a fellowship meal sponsored by Bluebell Caterers proprietor Jerry Pinto who generously arranged lunch for all the beneficiaries and guests adding warmth and joy to the meaningful occasion.