Programme Commission on ‘ Dalits '
Objectives
- To sensitise the local congregations in witnessing for the liberation activities for Dalits. Organising Ambedkar Jayanthi’s and theologically evolving strategies for liberation. Inter-faith interventions for Dalit liberation. Organising theological conversations among Churches to discuss the just and inclusiveness of the Churches. Organising theological discussions on Dalit concerns.
- Ensuring justice for Dalit Christian Rights. Legal aids to be given to the victims of oppression. Advocacy and lobbying for the rights of Dalits. Affirming Dalit rights are human rights.
- Local Congregation empowerment programmes. Organising Dalit women’s groups, Dalit youth groups. Vocational trainings to the Dalits. Facilitating Dalit scholarships from the government to Dalits in the local congregations.
- Attempting to re-read the Scriptures from Dalit perspectives. Bringing out Bible Study booklets on Dalit issues. Celebrating Dalit Liberation Sunday. A global Lenten Campaign for Dalit liberation is planned in 2010. Young Pastors summer institute.
- Partnering with all like-minded Dalit organisations and other civil society organisations for Dalit cause. Networking and lobbying together. NCCDC coordination for Dalit Christian rights.
- When Dalits are attacked and are in need of help, to be addressed by the Churches. Relief, rehabilitation, peace building measures etc will be taken as and when required.
Chairperson: The Rt.Rev.Dr.B.S.Devamani
Secretary: Rev. Raj Bharath Patta
Members:
1. Mr. Rajakara Rao
2. Miss Jinid Surin
3. V. Rev. Kuriakose Corepiscopa Moolayil
4. Ms. Shaila John Wesley
5. Dr. Mrs. Manjula Tudu
6. Mrs. Rachelbon Myrboh
7. Mrs. Commissioner Victoria Devavaram
8. Mrs. Percy Renuka
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