Participation in the BMC Exhibition of SHG products held at Mulund East

Date: 2^nd and 3rd November 15

Time: 8 a.m to 7 p.m

Venue: Chintamani Garden, Mulund East

Objective: Empowerment of the poor and marginalized women

The T ward officials i.e. community development officers invited St.Pius CCO to participate in the SHG women’s stall. The purpose was to allow the women to display and sale their home made products. The women would get the profit and BMC had provided the place for the various SHGs. St.Pius CCO participated both the days with lots of enthusiasm and zeal. Three women participated who had sold home made bakery items and Diwali sweets.

The women got an opportunity to come out in public and build confidence. They learnt a lot as it was very new experience for them. There were around 34 SHGs along with St.Pius CCO. Sr.Alison got a chance to explain about the various activities of St.Pius CCO. It was heart warming to see the overwhelming response from the people. Many came and asked about the various services provided by the CCO.

The bakery items especially the cakes were sold very fast. People liked it so much that they came asking for the next day. We thank many people who helped us a lot in putting up the stall. Thus the stall put up by St.Pius CCO helped the women  to learn many things.