shirva welfare association KUWAIT (swak)
SWAK MOTTO
In 1994 some of our dedicated Shirva Parishioners in Kuwait gathered together and came to a conclusion to help the needy and less fortunate people back in Shirva. After a careful study and organizing facts and figures we, decided to form an Association.
Thus Shirva Welfare Association SWAK was formed in December 1994. Today SWAK has more than 200 members.
HISTORY
The prime motto of SWAK is to facilitate primary education for the poor children in Shirva. There are many poor children who have to discontinue their studies due to the high costsand lack of funds in their family. Such students are aided from our SWAK education fund. On the other hand SWAK provides its members with assistance in times of need.
Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) under the presidentship of Mr. Alban D’Souza celebrated its Patron feast (Vodlen Fest) on 3rd feb 2017 at the Indian Community School Auditorium – Khaitan, Kuwait.
Honorary member of SWAK
Mr. Lawrence D’Souza Founder of Caesars Group of Restaurants confectioneries around Kuwait, Bahrain,United Arab Emirates (UAE), and other parts of the world. Winner of "Rachana NRI Entrepreneur of the Year 2011".
SWAK Rupyalo Sambram
Kuwait: Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) is back with yet another musical extravaganza for Konkani Music lovers in this largest event of the year, “SWAK Rupyalo Sambram” slated to be held in Kuwait on 17th January 2020, at American International School, Maidan Hawally Kuwait at sharp 4:30 pm. contd..
Kuwait, May 26: Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) unveiled the teaser for the upcoming SWAK Rupyalo Sambram’, a Konkani musical extravaganza slated to be held in Kuwait on January 17, 2020 at American International School, Salmiya (Maidan Hawally) Kuwait.
SWAK to host a charity show
Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) celebrated Monthi Fest with traditional Joy & Gaiety.
Mangalorean Catholics around the world celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known as Monthi Fest (Feast), with religious fervor and joy.
SWAK congratulates Mr.Lawrence D’Souza for receiving a highest medal that can be awarded to the laity by the Papacy, “Cross of Honour”, Papal Honor the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for his meritorious and distinguished service rendered to the Church and to the society. We wish him good health & success in the future.
Mr. Lawrence Simon D’Souza and Mr. Valerian Maxim D’Sa were honored by Pope Francis with the Papal Honor the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" for their meritorious and distinguished service rendered to the Church and to the society. It is also known as the “Cross of Honour”.
Papal Honor the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice"
Monthi Fest celebration 2025
“Monthi” is the Konkani name for Mount Mother Mary. The Catholic Church assigns birthdates for feasts only to Jesus Christ, St. John the Baptist, and Mother Mary. Other saints’ feast days are usually observed on the date of their death, or a day with special significance in their lives. The Nativity of Mother Mary is celebrated on September 8, exactly nine months after December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
The Feast of the New Harvest coincides with Mother Mary’s birthday on September 8. In gratitude for the bounty of nature, the new crop is blessed, prayed over, and shared by families in unity.
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