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Artists for a Cause, under the banner “Different Strokes,” in collaboration with   Don Bosco’s “Konkan Development Society” got together for the fifth successive year, to showcase their God given talent at an Exhibition cum Sale of drawings, paintings and photographs.

These Goan artists are from varied backgrounds: doctors, busy housewives, professional artists, photographers and students. The exhibition held at the Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto on the 8^th, 9^th and 10^th of December 2018, showcased different genres of art: abstract, figurative, folk art, pen and ink works, water colors, miniature styles and more. Their sole purpose was to use their innate talents to educate a child, add a smile to a young face, feed a hungry stomach, or help a child in distress.

The Artists who participated in “Different Strokes” are: Mohan Naik, Harshada Kerkar, Suhas Shelkar as also Damodar Madgaonkar and Sandesh Gaundalkar, who have won laurels at the recent Goa State Art Exhibition, together with  Dr. Aparna Pradhan, Nandini Raikar, Wilson D’Souza, Jyoti Mehta, Anita Kubal, Abeline Fernandes, Shamina Pereira, Vaishnavi Shalkhwalkar, Vasant Hede, Vatsala Kamat Hede, Stacy Rodrigues, Steishan Fernandes, Sunil Shirodkar, Jolene Pereira,  Daniel de Souza, Clarence de Souza, Sherwin Pereira,  Merwyn Caldeira, Deanne DSouza, Dale Dias, Alvito D’Costa, Shailesh Dabholkar, Bazil Mota, Sarita Sawant, Stephanie de Sousa, Genevieve DSouza, Pooja Bel, Simona Fernandes, Jasmine Rocha, Rubina DSouza and several others.  

The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Edgar Melo Furtado and his wife Edith, who are long time patrons of Konkan Development Society.

Many art lovers and well wishers of KDS came for the exhibition, appreciated the beautiful works on display and were pleased to contribute towards the uplifting work that KDS does with needy children.     

On 27^thJanuary 2018, a beautiful function was organized by KDS at the Institute Menezes Braganza in Panaji, Goa to bring together like minded people who believe that they can make a difference in the lives of the marginalized and the underserved. The invitees included Industrialists, Hoteliers, Bureaucrats and Alumni of Don Bosco all of who were a mix of existing and potential Partners on our journey.

Mr. Michael Lobo, the Dy. Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, MLA and Chairman of NGPDA was the Chief Guest at the function. The Provincial of INP Province, Fr. Felix Fernandes, along with other Fathers of the province, graced the function.

There was a lot of bonhomie and camaraderie enjoyed by existing and potential benefactors at the function, amidst the cultural items staged by the beneficiaries of the various Projects of KDS.

Auctions of food items and handicrafts were held, as part of the fund raising activity at the venue. These items were prepared by the Self Help Groups and the Children that are benefiting from our projects across the Province.

Mr. Michael Lobo applauded the work done by KDS and stressed on the point that the ‘Right advice at the right time shapes a child’s future.’ He also launched the Donation Box that will be placed at vantage locations at tourist hotels and reception areas.

The main agenda of the get together was to unveil the Projects for 2018- 19 and the budgets thereof.