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04Aug/23

DESPATCHES THE 3RD CONSIGNMENT OF GENERAL MEDICINES WHICH IS A HUGE ORDER FOR THE CHURACHANDPUR DISTRICT OF MANIPUR

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4.8.2023. 7pm IST
STREET PROVIDENCE GOA despatches the 3rd  consignment of general medicines which is a HUGE order for the Churachandpur district of Manipur.
List attached ( if you put the names & qty into Google you will get the pricing and know the value of this consignment).
Infact the supplier did not have in stock about 20% of the medicines ordered.
Churachandpur has close to 100+ camps and one can please listen to our interview which was aired on Herald TV On this link👇👇
which will enlighten you on how our team saw with their eyes and heard 1st hand the issues, which need your help through our NGO.
Infact the order from the Doctor from Churachandpur was too big that we had to reduce it to 50% as we did not have the funds to put down in just this order .
The doctor took 3 days collecting requirements from smaller medical units in Churachandpur and was reluctant to email me the requirements as he also knew the Size of the order was mind blowing. 
Besides the order attached in the list ( which we have reduced by half ) there are numerous injections and vials needed to be flown in ice boxes from Delhi to the nearest airport and that is another huge bill which are trying to see how best it reaches.
This 3rd attached medicine list is going by road from Delhi to Manipur which will only reach its final destination 15 days from now on a higher side.
But the injections have to go by flight and the freight by air is a huge cost considering the distance from Delhi to Manipur. 
Medicines are a big big requirement in any situation be it flood , earthquake , conflict, etc and this district is the worst affected and for over 45 days of our working in relief work in  Manipur we are now able to help the people in Churachandpur.
This was possible all due to the visit of our team members just a few days back led by Ex DIG Mr Bosco George IPS (retd).
Too many poor people including thousands of women & young children in camps and we stand with them in their Pain and sorrow.
Very soon there is another team going to Mizoram & Assam to see how best aid can be organized to Churachandpur as there is alot of demand for help and supplies but the route through Imphal is closed. 
If you hear the interview you will understand more about the life in the camps especially in Churachandpur district. 
We @ Street Providence Goa would not be able to do so much of relief work without the support of the NUMEROUS GOAN BENEFACTORS. 
This relief aid will go on for another 6 months I feel and we request you to stand with us and with those affected in violence in Manipur.
This Relief to Manipur is not a individual project of Street Providence but ITS A RELIEF WORK of GOANS in GOA , INDIA & across the WORLD who have donated , are donating and will donate to the relief work in Manipur. 
You must hear the 1 hour interview to see how we all can come togther in all ways big or small to bring that SMILE back to thousands of little children, women, the sick people , the elderly and those who are just lost .
Small request ” KINDLY AVOID CALLING ME AS I CANT ANSWER ALL THE CALLS “
Whatsapp me only on 8380097564 for anything and everything.
For those who I have cut the call or have refused to answer the call please note ” for you it might have been the only call you made in the day well for me I have just no energy to answer really non relief related and crazy queries which at times are more of irrelevant talk as well as less of relief related issues “.
Everything is on our web page www.streetprovidencegoa.com 
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
02Aug/23

TODAY DESPATCHES ITS 4th CONSIGNMENT OF 17000 KGS OF DRY RATION IN A TRUCK FROM IMPHAL TO CHANDEL.

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2.8.2023. 7Pm IST
STREET PROVIDENCE GOA today despatches its 4th consignment of 17000 kgs of dry ration in a truck from IMPHAL to CHANDEL.
This ration was bought in Imphal itself by our Food bank and handed over to The Archdiocese of Imphal. 
This truck is carrying : 
》15000 kgs rice & 2000 kgs of onions , potatoes , edible oil , salt, etc.
This dry ration is going through the The Archdiocese of Imphal to the poor families.
Picture attached of the stock & truck 
♡♡♡ Thanking God that it reached safely to the 450 + families in two villages in this chandel district.
Simultaneously on 1.8.23 evening in Kangpokpi district at a relief camp situated at :
Industrial Training Institutes 
Behind DC Office , Kangpokpi town 
430 People ( all ladies) were present who reside in this particular camp , had smiles on their faces
The relief committee handed over in total 400 pcs of organic sanitary pads & Rs 50000 worth of ladies inner wear .
Present at this distribution was :
Mr Joseph, Chairman, ITI Relief Centre ,
SK Paul GS , 
Tingnei Thadou President, Kangpokpi Women Welfare Organisation, 
Chochong , General Secretary, ( KWWO )
A few pictures & a video attached in the collage. 👇👇
Press write up also attached in HILLS HORNBILL EXPRESS newspaper acknowledging our service in Kangpokpi district also attached.
This particular camp was visited by our team members when they were in Manipur last week & they understood that need for sanitary pads & ladies inner wear and based on their report the same was distributed.
Infact in the coming few days , in this particular town of KANGPOKPI there are 3 other such camps and we have asked the relief committee to procure ladies and Gents inner wear for all those in need on these 3 camps along with sanitary pads. 
There was much joy and smiles on the ladies faces when the distribution happened in this camp.
Imagine when they escaped on the Night of the riot , they did not have much clothing or things to take with them.
Practically in all camps this is one demand for
” LADIES INNER WEAR & SANITARY PADS “.
Usually in many relief situations this item of ladies inner wear as well as sanitary pads is not thought about but for hygiene purposes these items are highly needed .
We @ Street Providence Goa thank so many benefactors who have stood by us and understood the plight of the poor suffering people in camps at Manipur and are coming forward to help us raise resources to foot the bills.
We are the only GOAN NGO working for over a month in Manipur and we are always uploading and reporting where we are giving what material and who is associated with us.
The benefactors should see and know, how and where their donations are going.
We are updating you that this is going to be a humanitarian issue for another 6 months to a year and we intend to work with aid as long as there are requests from our associates in Manipur.
You need to keep supporting our work as most of the times I have seen ” alot of people come into such situations with alot of enthusiasm and loud noises but quickly loose steam and wither away “.
This relief work is not about Street Providence but ITS ABOUT THE GENEROUS BENEFACTORS, 90% are GOANS, who are standing with the violence affected poor people especially the ladies and the children in Manipur. 
We intend to do alot for the women & children who are literally struggling in camps with nothing to look forward too as there is nothing to go back too.
All destroyed and turned to ashes.
And my estimate is anything between 15000 to 20000 ladies and say 5000 to 10000 children will be needing help in the near future.
If you understand HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS like me then it's time to pledge your support monthly for the next few months to bring that smile back to those in need of your help.
Please keep all and every query , doubt , clarification only through whstsapp messages on 8380097564.
God bless you so much 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
31Jul/23

TODAY WE PRESENT YOU THE EXPERIENCE OF MR. JOSEPH FERNANDES OUR WELL WISHER/ VOLUNTEER

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31.7.23. 7pm. IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE GOA , had sent a team to Manipur to go to the ground level on 20.7.23 and see how best and in which way help can be given not only at dry ration , medicines, etc but beyond that.
The team was headed by :
♡ Mr Bosco George IPS ( Ret ) 

And also on board was :
♡ Adv Caroline Collaso ( our Trustee )
♡ Mr Arturo Dsouza ( environmentalist )
♡ Fr Clifford Castellino ( Parish Priest of Corgao )
♡ Mr Joseph Fernandes ( well wisher / supporter )
One thing I would Like to share ie when this trip was planned and confirmed on 15.7.2023 , things in Imphal were very shaky as there was a 3 day shut down just on the day we booked the ticket.
On 24.7.23 , there was again some issues on the ground in Imphal & neighboring state.
But with the Grace of God , the entire trip went on peacefully and no trouble of any kind was experienced by the team.
Right from 15.7.2023 till 24.7.2023,  I was twiddling my fingers and just wondering ” if there is an issue and something goes wrong, I will be blamed and my name will get spoilt “.
” What will I answer their families ? “
Many times my wife asked me ” are you sure this is the right decision ? “
Well Thats FAITH for me .
GOD was in control. 
Its easy to write all this , but I PLANTED THE RIGHT SEEDS, which was to BRING more SMILES to those in THE RELIEF CAMPS.
♡♡♡ Today we present you the experience of Mr Joseph Fernandes our well wisher/ volunteer.
Joseph was the last minute addition and he was there for a purpose ie ”  to capture the moments “
Today after the team has come back , I feel relieved and I have taken all their views and observations and implemented the most deserving ones.
With Logistics being the biggest issue its only PATIENCE which hold the key to the people in the  RELIEF CAMPS getting more smiles through the aid we are sending.
These poor people in Relief camps are looking at your help and support in the coming days, weeks & months as these are the poorest of the poor.
This relief work can even extend upto 6 months or even a year.
If you understand HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS like me then it's time to pledge your support monthly for the next few moths to bring that smile back to those in need of your help.
Please keep all and every query , doubt , clarification only through whstsapp messages on 8380097564.
God bless you so much 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
30Jul/23

FR CLIFFORD EXPERIENCE IN KONKANI HAD SENT A TEAM TO MANIPUR TO GO TO THE GROUND LEVEL AND SEE HOW BEST AND IN WHICH WAY HELP

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30.7.23. 7pm. IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE GOA , had sent a team to Manipur to go to the ground level and see how best and in which way help
 can be given not only at dry ration , medicines, etc but beyond that.
The team was headed by :
♡ Mr Bosco George IPS ( Ret ) 

And also on board was :
♡ Adv Caroline Collaso ( our Trustee )
♡ Mr Arturo Dsouza ( environmentalist )
♡ Fr Clifford Castellino ( Parish Priest of Corgao )
♡ Mr Joseph Fernandes ( well wisher / supporter )
Well today on this post, Fr Clifford Castellino, Parish priest of Corgao, Pernem, our volunteer, who represented our NGO and was given responsibility of looking into a particular ptoject will share his experience of the visit to MANIPUR but the video is in KONKANNI. 
Link attached of Fr Clifford experience in KONKANNI. 
Besides being highly risky, it's total tiring as I present you the details of the team ITINERARY 
20/07/23: Left Goa from Mopa Airport at 10pm
21/07/23 :Reached Imphal Airport at 11.00 am
21/07/23 :Met Governor of Imphal at 5.00 pm 
21/07/23: meeting with Chief Secretary of Imphal at 7.00 pm 
22/07/23: left the hom from Mantriputri 9.00 am
22/07/23: Visited Meitei relief camp Moirang District, Manipur at 11.30 am 
22/07/23 : Visited completely burnt St. Joseph High and Secondary school at Sugnu, Chandel District at 3.00 pm 
22/07/23 : Meeting with Archbishop of Imphal at 7.00 pm followed by Dinner
23/07/23 : left residence at 8.00 am proceeded to Kangpokpi relief camps from 10.00 am onwards. Visited 3 relief camps 
23/07/23 : Visited Girls hostel at Kangpokpi followed by lunch with Fr. Francis thereafter returned back to residence 
24/07/23: Couldn't go out due to heavy rains so after breakfast the team left the residence for a visit to Cathedral of Imphal and then straight to Airport for Departure
24/07/23 : left imphal at 3 pm.
25/07/23 : Reached dabolim 7am.
There is no direct flight.
Both ways the team spent over 7 hours in transit at the airport.
Moving in Manipur from base camp to another district is one way 60 to 80 kms .
One can only move out of the base if you know where you are going, for what you are going , who is taking you where & what you are going to do once you reach your destination.
Please keep all and every query , doubt , clarification only through whstsapp messages on 8380097564.
God bless you so much 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
29Jul/23

YESTERDAY, OUR VOLUNTEER MR. JOHN BAPTIST , FROM FATORDA ACCEPTED FROM DISTRICT HOSPITAL MARGAO TWO HOMELESS MEN

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29.7.2023. 7pm IST
STREET PROVIDENCE GOA primary focus has and will always be rehabilitation of the homeless people suffering from Disabilities.
With our Relief work going on in full swing in Manipur , alot of NEW well wishers and benefactors might not be aware of our main focus ie :
Sheltering  the homeless. 
We take in , rehabilitate,  care and look after homeless men & ladies from all religions : Hindus , Catholics , Muslims 
90,% of our admissions come through : 
■ Goa Police & Government hospitals 
Directly we don't pick up anyone from the streets without the police verification.
Most of the homeless In our homes suffer from mental disabilities as well as physical disabilities
Just yesterday, Our Volunteer Mr John Baptist , from Fatorda , accepted from District hospital margao, these two homeless men.
☆ 1. One young MAHARASHTRAN man , Mr Sanjay Singh, whose both legs are AMPUTATED.

☆ 2. And an elderly  GOAN man , Mr Urban Dias, from Cuncolim/ Carmona unwanted at the moment both by his wife & daughter and also by his sisters.
Sanjay Singh , 41 years old , suffering fron multiple ulcer over gluteal region, brought by 108 Ambulance as he was lying near margao municipality area.
Being a person with disabilites surely he was on the streets begging to survive and that's how life is for a person whose both legs are AMPUTATED.
One of his leg was amputated in 2007 & other one in 2010.
Mr Urban Dias , 77 years old , is married and is suffering from Hernia , High BP , diabetes and not sure what else.
Too old and too weak as he is not wanted by anyone including his wife and his daughter who he claims works in the CID.
Says he has 4 sisters and all have thrown him out.
Both have been living / staying or taken care in the district hospital for a couple of months together as they are homeless.
We were requested a few weeks back by the PRO of District Hospital Margao to rehabilitate but the paper work took more time than we expected so much so that Mr Urban was shifted to Cansaulim PHC as the district hospital Margao is over loaded with patients.
We accepted Mr Sanjay from District hospital margao & then we drove to Cansaulim PHC and picked up Mr Urban which actually is the job of the district hospital to get the such patients to the shelter homes by the so called SOCIAL WORKERS who are actually to be appointed by the HEALTH DEPARTMENT. 
Anyway since the health department is not doing what they are supposed to do towards the     “homeless in hospitals ” we are doing our little services, we are not doing any favour to these homeless people irrespective of religion, caste, creed or race.
Once discharged from the hospital ( incase they get discharged ) they will back to the streets and same mess.
It's the rainy season and how will they survive ?
One has both legs amputated man & one goan senior citizen, too weak , too old and too much of sickness.
Infact a particular Minister of The Government of Goa has been calling me to rehabilitate these homeless people in district hospital Margao but the administration here is very very slow.
This month inspite of the Manipur Relief work we have admitted 4 homeless men to the 165 + people in our 8 shelter homes in Goa.
》One patient has a colostomy bag 
》One patient is a severe stroke patient
》One is this man amputated in both legs 
》One is the elderly goan citizen with sickness 
Its not a joke to deal with so many such sick people daily 24*7.
Health Department & Health Minister should look into our problems and give us some help & support.
We are THE ONLY NGO in GOA doing this work last 6 years.
Please do support us as we bring smiles to the old, abandoned, homeless people with disabilites. 
No calling but only whatsapp messages on 8380097564
Visit our website Www.streetprovidencegoa.com 
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
28Jul/23

HAD SENT A TEAM LAST WEEK TO MANIPUR TO SCALE UP THE RELIEF AND SUPPORT TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE VIOLENCE

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28.7.2023. 7pm IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE GOA had sent a team last week to Manipur to scale up the relief and support to those affected by the Violence. 
The team was headed by :
♡ Mr Bosco George IPS ( retd ) 

And the team included : 
♡ Adv Caroline Collasso ( our Trustee )
♡ Mr Arturo Dsouza ( environmentalist )
♡ Fr Clifford Castelino ( Parish Priest of Corgao )
♡ Mr Joseph Fernandes ( well wisher / friend ) 
Attached a video of Mr Bosco George experience during this field trip. 👇👇

Well the visit by the team with the feedback has got me moving and understanding now how to go ahead. 
For over a month we were providing relief only to 2 districts ie Imphal & Kangpokpi. 
But now we have managed to send relief to 
Churachandpur & Chandel districts all because of the visit of this team to ground zero. 
Infact tomorrow we pay the supplier in Imphal for 17 tonnes of dry ration and this is our 4th consignment in the last 1 month for the relief camps. 
Logistics is the biggest hurdle and any help going anywhere in Manipur one needs to plan 
15 days in advance. 
This 4th consignment consists of :
》Rice 300 bags = 15000 kgs &
》G.Peas , potato , cooking oil , salt,  etc = 2000 kgs 
Still its not clear even after the payment is made when the truck will leave and which date it will reach this particular area . 
That's the main issue LOGISTICS. 
Coming days we are sending our 3rd consignment of medicines from Delhi to CHURACHANDPUR as that's the most complicated area and the most difficult area at the moment. 
Aid to this district is only possible through MIZORAM which is 350 kms from this district where as Imphal to Churachandpur is just 
60 kms . 
But it was a desire to get help to this district and we finally got a head start. 
Soon our focus will be now on :
☆ 1. Paying for 300 poor children education fees and very soon we will put out the details 
☆ 2. Attempting to build small homes for the poorest of the poor ( low budget)
☆ 3. Setting up shelter homes for the poor homeless people 
☆ 4. Setting-up free homes for abandoned poor people with disabilities. 
These are difficult  projects but WE DARE TO DREAM. 
Please communicate for all queries and questions only through whatsapp message on 8380097564. 
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
27Jul/23

WE HAD SENT A TEAM TO MANIPUR TO GO TO THE GROUND LEVEL AND SEE HOW BEST AND ON WHICH WAY HELP CAN BE GIVEN

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27.7  2023. 7Pm IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE GOA , had sent a team to Manipur to go to the ground level and see how best and in which way help can be given not only at dry ration , medicines, etc but beyond that.
The team was headed by :
♡ Mr Bosco George IPS ( Ret ) 

And also on board was :
♡ Adv Caroline Collaso ( our Trustee )
♡ Mr Arturo Dsouza ( environmentalist )
♡ Fr Clifford Castellino ( Parish Priest of Corgao )
♡ Mr Joseph Fernandes ( well wisher / supporter )
Each of these individuals under took this highly risky trip on a request by me.
Well most will asked & have asked ” why did not Donald go ? But he sent others “.
Well I have been tracking Manipur for over two months and assumed it would stop soon.
But understanding the intensity and the complexity of the scenario it made me get up and start relief support from Goa which I felt was the need of the hour and it's over a month that we are working in Manipur.
But why I did not go to Manipur ?
☆ 1. I know the reality as I have enough of sources
☆ 2. No internet and communication big issue 
☆ 3. I have 8 running rehabilitation homes with 165+ homeless people and most are suffering from disabilities . I have a huge responsibility. 
☆ 4. My 3 Children school as I am the driver in the morning and at times afternoon.
But the main issue ” our NGO Work would get totally affected as we need 24 ×7 internet and phone calling facility among the 8 shelter homes in Goa and communication is a big issue in Manipur “.
Each of our team members will share a video of their experience so that all can understand what each one needs to do.
Attached the 1st  video which is by our volunteer Mr Arturo Dsouza. 
You must listen carefully.👇👇
One thing is clear ” people in Manipur need help and on a long term basis “.
We are committed to go on sending :
》Dry ration 
》Medicines 
》Grocery items 
》Sanitary pads 
》Ladies inner wear .
But our next step is : 
☆ 1. Children's education, 
☆ 2. building of homes ( low budget ) , 
☆ 3. setting up of shelter homes for ladies & gents.      suffering from mental disabilities & stress,
☆ 4. Shelter Homes for the homeless ,
☆ 5. Job opportunities & employment.
We have assured to adopt two schools with a combined strength of 300 children and these details will be upload on social media.
And this includes arranging their school bags, uniform, shoes , books , etc also paying their monthly fees and hostel fees as most don't have homes , so they have to stay in a boarding and if not educated then that's going to be a bigger issue in the years to come. 
But you need to hear and understand what the video says as spoken by Arturo Dsouza. 
Please keep all and every query , doubt , clarification only through whstsapp messages on 8380097564.
God bless you so much 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
25Jul/23

OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE SAFELY LANDED BACK IN GOA THIS MORNING AFTER A 5 DAY VISIT TO MANIPUR

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25.7.2023.   6am IST
Finally our Volunteers have safely landed back In Goa this morning after a 5 day visit to Manipur at Dabolim Airport.
All went well during these last 5 days with the prayers and blessings of so many Goans both in Goa and across the World.
♡♡♡ I thank sincerely the team members :
♡ Mr Bosco George, IPS ( Ret) 
♡ Adv Caroline Collaso , ( our Trustee  )
♡ Mr Arturo Dsouza 
♡ Fr Clifford Castellino, ( Parish priest of Corgao )
♡ Mr Joseph Fernandes, well wisher / supporter 
for representing our NGO in Manipur and going down to ground level to see the difficulties faced by the people in actual life.
A highly risky trip, but a complete success with absolutely no casualties or sickness.
We will be holding a press conference later this week where by , details will be shared on so many topics which the team experienced during their visit to Manipur.
We are the only NGO from GOA :
providing relief material from 24.6.2023 till date,  to have staff working on the ground in Manipur,
to have sent a team right into Manipur to study the situation and meet those affected in the relief camps.
Stay tuned to the upcoming projects in the numerous fields in helping the affected in Manipur for the coming few months.
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
22Jul/23

YESTERDAY WE TOOK IN THIS STROKE RELATED LONELY MAN MR WILSON LIVING IN BENAULIM

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22.7.2023. 5pm IST 
At STREET PROVIDENCE, it's about CARING & SHELTERING the lost , lonely ,  hungry, sick, rejected, people with disabilites etc but connected to HOMELESS .
And yesterday we took in this Stroke related lonely man Mr Wilson living in Benaulim who has no one to blame but himself.
In his prime age left his wife & children, thinking and acting too smart and started working in the hospitality sector where all vices are freely available that he got into everything and anything.
To an extent that he suffered a severe stroke due to high blood pressure but I am sure it's due to alcohol and no proper care as he was the boss of his own self with no one to question him and no one he had to answer. 
And such type of cases are not in isolation.
Big money, big thinking , fast life style – damn tomorrow. 
” Who in Heaven has seen tomorrow “
The employer Where he worked for many years put him in the hospital and ATTEMPTED to help him with his bills.
But then it's a severe case of stroke what Wilson has suffered.
His savings which he claims he had has been spent on his upkeep by him to an extent he had to hire a room , he hired a caregiver to look after him , his medication and food,  has got exhausted.
Can't call his family for help as he never thought about them last 14 years neither is anyone keen to help him as I am sure he never helped anyone nor listened to anyone when he was alive & active.
He had friends helping him but they too have their limitations and moved away .
So he called me A few times pleading for help and we sent our volunteer Mr Orlando Mesquita who recommended him for rehabilitation.
Colva Police was kind enough to do the paper work in quick time and Wilson in now on our home.
It's going be difficult for us to care for him but then it's a challenge.
Wilson had no options if we had refused help.
We also could not refuse help to him as he needs help with food clothing shelter medicines and Physiotherapy. 
Wilson is now in our stroke recovery unit and by Tuesday he will be put through for Physiotherapy.
He has a few thousand of Rupees left as his savings and nothing else. 
It's going to be a long and difficult road for Wilson staying in a shelter home as compared to the hustle and bustle life of last 14 years.
But it's better than being on the roads, hungry, Homeless and frustrated due to the stroke.
Besides the stroke he also has other related health issues which we will need to take care of.
For those in excess alcohol habit please take care.
We are committed to help our poor goans who are either on the streets or about to reach the streets due to so many reasons which may be because of their fault and ignorance but no goan on a priorty basis should be homeless in Goa.
( we also rehabilitate non goans on the streets but there is a limit as of late they are dropped across the border purposely and we are requested to rehabilitate) 
I am given to understand from Wilson that he approached on his phone old aged homes in the south goa but since he was unable to pay the fees he was not entertained and considered.
If there are any such actual genuine goans lonely, homeless, abandoned and in need of shelter and rehabilitation we are ready to help.
Has to be homeless and without family.
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
21Jul/23

LATE LAST NIGHT ie 20.7.23 , SENDS a TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS TO MANIPUR

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21.7.2023. 7pm IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE GOA late last night ie 20.7.23 , sends a team of Volunteers to Manipur , who landed today at 10.30 am.
The team flew out from MOPA airport and carried along :
☆ 400 organic sanitary pads 
☆ 400 pairs of ladies inner wear 
 ☆  A few Pampers
All these 8 crts totalled up to 75 kgs.
This team is head by Mr Bosco George (Ret) IPS.
The team also consists of :
♡ 1. Adv Caroline Collaso, Trustee
♡ 2. Arturo Dsouza, environmentalist 
♡ 3. Fr Clifford Castellino, Corgao Parish Priest
♡ 4. Joseph Fernandes, a well Wisher/ supporter
After a few hours rest, the entire team visited The Honourable Governor of Manipur and appraised her about the work of Street Providence Goa as a NGO.
The Honourable Governor of Manipur was briefed about our current relief work in Manipur in the last 3 weeks regarding dry ration & medicines.
But this visit is more than just medicines & dry ration , and our team briefed The Honourable Governor of the future plans to provide relief to the poor and needy people in Manipur through many more projects planned.
As soon as the meeting concluded with The Honourable Governor at 5.30pm, the entire team got an appointment with The Chief Secretary of Manipur at 6.30 pm , which showed the commitment of the state administration towards our NGO in working for the poor and needy in Manipur.
It's  our rule of working as an NGO with the state administration and keeping the state government informed of our services that we are providing and wish to provide in the respective states that we visit.
It's good to inform state administration in advance what our role, intentions and services for the poor and needy so that transparency and trust is built up between the administration & our NGO.
This visit was made possible due to the support of Archbishop of Imphal , Rev Fr Domnic Lumon & his entire team @ DSSS.
Our team will cover alot of ground work in different fields in the state of Manipur and understand the need for help in the respective fields and how we @ Street Providence and you our benefactors can be involved in helping the affected in Manipur.
I personally did not make the trip and I am in Goa
I thank these 4 men & 1 lady who went on my behalf & on the behalf of our Goans & our benefactors.
That too during this very risky and difficult times to stand with the poorest of the poor and those affected in Manipur and understand the needs of the poor and displaced and how best we can help them along with our benefactors in small ways.
To the family members of these 5 volunteers 
” I THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING this trip”.
In future more such trips and teams will be sent to Manipur as we intend to support the poor & marginalized in many projects.
Our focus is primarily on shelter homes for the people with Disabilities and the homeless.
But we have identified other needs of the poor and this visit is to see the best we can do and plan accordingly.
♡♡♡ We thank you all in for your support and we are sure you will be committing your support to the upcoming projects towards the poor and displaced in MANIPUR.
We urge you to join us in Daring to Dream and making a positive impact as WE DARE TO DREAM. 
Please communicate with us exclusively through whatsapp messages only on 8380097564. 
Donations are also greatly appreciated and have a tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Please provide a copy of your PAN card. 
For more information and updates, please visit our website at www.streetprovidencegoa.com. 
May God bless you all. 
Donald Fernandes
8380097564 / 7020314848