Mancherial: International Widows Day Observed Today
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Mancherial: International Widows Day Observed Today
Mancherial: A daylong awareness program was conducted for widows to mark International Widows Day on the premises of Carmel Convent High School here on Friday. The event was by Carmel Jyothi Vikasa, a voluntary organisation of Mancherial town.
Speakers of the event raised awareness among the widows over their rights, how to be in a family, and to lead a happy life. The widows were empowered on raising kids and following ethics and moral values. They were sensitized to achieving goals without doubting themselves. They were given advice to develop personalities.
Carmel Seva Samstha president Mother Jio, director Sister Arpita, coordinators M Sujatha, P Suma, R Rajitha, speakers Banda Shankari, E Suvarna, Bellampalli Child Development Project Officer M Uma, and 50 widows took part in the program.
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