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The Fr. Maschio Memorial Foundation was established on 9th September, 1997 on the occasion of the first death anniversary of late Rev. Fr. Aurelius Maschio, having a Mission statement as under:

Fr. Maschio Memorial Foundation is named after late Rev. Fr. Aurelis Maschio, who in imitation OF Don Bosco worked tirelessly for the welfare of the poor and the young. Fr. Maschio Memorial Foundation strives to strengthen the participation of the young and the poor, with preference for the marginalized, in developing processes that affect their well-being. The new forms of urban and rural poverty today call for more innovative interventions from the Salesians. It is an extension of the Salesian charism in the areas of activities that the Salesians have not been able to reach.

The Foundation is committed to facilitate projects that have been systematically evaluated to provide care, training and other support systems, to reach out for the welfare of the poor and the young. The Foundation extends support to all NGOs who satisfy its mission criteria.

The Foundation is managed by an Apex Body. The Apex Body meets once a quarter in the Council Hall, Provincial House, Matunga, Mumbai, to discuss the state of the projects it funds, the state of its budget allocation, other matters arising out of the Minutes and the review of the projects that the Foundation has opted to be on its list of funded projects.

Summary of the projects undertaken by the Maschio Memorial foundation for the year 2005 - 2006

The foundation undertakes to fund some of the projects that were similar to those that were undertaken by Fr. Aurelius Maschio during his life time. During the year 2005 – 2006 the following projects were undertaken:

1. Priyadarshni Academy: In the name of Fr. Maschio two awards are instituted at the Priyadarshani Academy, Nariman Point Mumbai. Every year two scholarship are awarded for Bed. Students.  

2. Sponsor of a Balwadi, Mahila Mandal groups and of Open school children at the Cheetah Camp Mankhurd managed by Gene D’Silva .

3. University of Madras: Sponsor of the Dept. of Christian Studies for three years.

4. Aasra Suraksha – A crisis centre for Street Girls – at Chandani -Koliwada, Thane 400 603. Contact Person Fr. Joe D’Gama

5. Adivasi Navothan  - Jhabua – Sponsor of cultural training for Tribnal Girls.

6. Centre for Community Services - Tuticorin Dist,  Tamil Nadu     -   Programme to help better understanding of issues facing the fisher folk community and  in evolving a comprehensive development programme for the fisher folk.

7. Don Bosco, Women & Child Self Help Groups – Welfare centre at Sutgatti – Hubli, training for self help groups was sponsored by the foundation. The programme was undertaken by the Salesian Sisters.

8. Mary’s Clan a Charitable home in Bandra for Rehabilitation of destitute people

9. Fr V. S. Lourdu - support for educational facilities for orphans at St Anthony’s Church, Kurduwadi  

10.  Armed forces flag Day Collection in Mumbai – A yearly donation is made to the Collector – Mumbai City    

11. Don Bosco Youth Centre -   Catechist formation  Course in Marathi Pune                                                      

Maschio Memorial Awards 2005 – 2006

Dr. Ram Punyani       Fr. Maschio Lifetime Acheivement Award

To foster the spirit of care and concern that characterized the life of the late Fr. Aurelius Maschio, an annual award is presented to an Individual or Organization noted for humanitarian services.  The Award is normally conferred on the 9^th September, the death anniversary of Fr. Maschio.  It consists of a Certificate of merit and a purse of Rupees One lakh.

 Earlier individual recipients of the award were Mother Teresa, Baba Amte, Kiran Bedi, Dr. Staines, Mr. Julio Ribeiro, Fr. Thomas Kunnunkal, and others and the organizational recipient was AGNI. The Award while recognizing the efforts of individuals and organizations also hopes to give publicity to their work  so that it can be replicated. 

Scholarships awarded to poor students to pursue their studies – For the year 2005 - 2006

Projects Undertaken for the year 2006 – 2007 by the Maschio Memorial Foundation.

1. Priyadarshni Academy: In the name of Fr. Maschio two awards are instituted at the Priyadarshani Academy, Nariman Pint Mumbai. Every year two scholarship are awarded for Bed. Students. 
2. A Balwadi, Mahila Mandal groups  and sponsor of Open school children at the Cheetah Camp Mankhurd managed by Gene D’Silva

3. Sponsor of Computer training for needy youth in the villages of Mathagiri Bangalore, under the Supervision of Mr. J. C. Anthony.

4. Sponsor of Balwadi at the Orthodox Syrian Church Dadar

5. Distribution of food grains for HIV affected families through the Sredha NGO – San Jose Villa, Dholbhatt Wadi, Saloli Village in Vasai, Thane District.

6. Institution for Culture and Rural development Assam – Missing Tribe – giving an identity to the Missing tribe and getting them recognized in the Tribal situation of North East India through a sponsor of their magazine for the next three years.

7. Training of 9 tribal youth at the Israel Agro Industries – Navi Mumbai

Scholarships awarded to poor students to pursue their studies – For the year 2006- 2007

For more details please contact :

Fr. Edwin D'Souza SDB
Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna
Don Bosco, Matunga,
Mumbai 400 019 - INDIA
E-mail : dbshrine@vsnl.net
Tel : (91-22) 2 4146320
 

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