KCO - Abu Dhabi to present KCO Fiesta on May 8 for charity

KCO - Abu Dhabi to present KCO Fiesta on May 8 for charity

Mangalore Today News Network

Abu Dhabi,  Apr 9,2015:  Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) Abu Dhabi will be organizing KCO Fiesta as part of year-long second decennial celebrations at Abu Dhabi Country Club here on Friday May 8 at 5.00pm.

 

KCO has been involved in social service activities since its inception. The KCO Fiesta is a mega event held in this year. It is also the major fund-raising event. With generous contributions by the sponsors and members, KCO has been able to undertake an array of activities for the welfare of the people.

 
KCO has initiated several scholarships for needy students through Mangalore-based Samanvaya (NGO) and have donated more than Rs 85 lac through their charitable work in the past. They are involved in various social, cultural and religious activities in Abu Dhabi. A total Social Welfare Fund of Rs 25 lakhs has been set up for this 20th year towards education, medical aid to the economically-weaker patients suffering from various deceases and community celebration of wedding.

 
No doubt, completing 20 years is an achievement in itself.  But for an organization, there is certainly a long way to go. Given the commitment of the members of KCO and their willingness to build the second rung of leadership to carry on the rich and noble tradition, it is not going to be an onerous task at all. The challenge now is to continue the work begun and take it to greater heights in the years ahead. KCO has set a precedent and has inspired generations of Mangaloreans in Abu Dhabi at a time when there was no one to fall back upon. 

 
In the past 20 years, KCO was led by Leo Rodrigues, Dolphy Vaz, Michael D’ Silva, Robert Rego, Gerry D’ Mello, Bennett D’ Mello and Valerian D’Almaida as presidents. Michael D’ Silva is now serving as honorary president.