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Prathyasha Foundation conducted a community marriage of 40 disabled boys and girls (20) couples on 25th May 2006 at Ernakulam Town Hall at 10 am. This is the first ever program of its kind. About 5000 people were present to witness this unique event. The married couples belonged to the three religions (Hindu, Christian, Muslim), and all disabled classes. Retd. Chief Justice Shri.V.R.Krishna Iyer blessed the couples and spoke to the audience. The marriages were conducted in the presence of Prof.Mercy Williams, worshipful Mayor of Kochi city. She presented gold coins to the couples. Mr.Philip Jackson, Managing Director of the Corporation for the Disabled, felicitated the couples. He presented gifts to the couples too. All press and visual media covered the event. The Press Trust of India (PTI) distributed the news to international media too. |
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| Retd. Chief Justice Shr. V.R.Krishna Iyer addesses the gathering. |
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| Retd. Chief Justice Shr. V.R.Krishna Iyer congratulates Mr.Simon George for conducting the program. |
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| Mr.Philip Jackson,Managing Director of Corporation for the disabled distributing kitchen kits to the married couples. |
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| A view of the marriage function. |
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| As financial stability is the foundation of a successful married life, Prathyasha Foundation endeavors to ensure self-employment for the married couples. For this, we need your help and support. |
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Sponsorship
Rehabilitation through Marriage |
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Expense for the wedding of one couple = Rs.25,000. |
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Gift of household articles (utensils and appliances) = Rs.5,000 |
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Help to enable self-employment of one couple = Rs.40,000 to Rs.70,000. |
You can contribute to Prathyasha Foundation using your credit card through Paypal
to the Paypal account No: |
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