Dharma Jyothi Social Centre was established in 1981 under the inspiring leadership of Sr. Maria Goretti. The centre today has made pioneering strides in children’s education, community development, social and economic upliftment, women’s empowerment, environment, health and hygiene.
Our vision is Christ centered of an integrated human society living in love, freedom, justice, peace and in harmony with the creation.
Our mission is to witness and to proclaim the compassionate love of god to all especially the women, the marginalized the vulnerable people in the society empowering them to create a new world order.
People with various personal issues come to Dharma Jyothi Social Centre from Mangalore and beyond , for immediate financial support in their time of need. These individuals are assessed by trained counsellors and assistance is provided to them immediately.
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I am Sholly D’cunha from Vamanjoor. Since my parents were finding difficult to support the education, I was enrolled for sponsorship through Dharma Jyothi Social Centre when I was in 10th grade. My sponsors were Nys – Luc from Belgium. Their kind support and constant encouragement through letters gave me and family much hope that I could complete my education. In the year 2015 I have completed Masters in Science and presently working as a Lecturer in St. Aloysius Pre-University College. I am grateful to my sponsor, Joy for kids - Belgium and Dharma Jyothi Social Centre for being there for us in our difficult time and guiding me to hope for a bright future.
I am Terrance Aranha comes from a very poor family. My parents were not in a position to afford me for my education. At that time Dharma Jyothi Social Centre sponsored me when I was in 6th grade. My beloved sponsor was Pan Lazak Martin and Lazakova Petra from Czech Republic. With the kind support of my sponsor I could complete my Bachelor of Commerce studies in 2012 Now I am employed as an Accountant at Bowshar International Hotel in Muscat and earning good salary. I am grateful to Dharma Jyothi Social Centre and my sponsor for enabling me to complete my studies and have a bright future.
I am Joel Neil Martis. Through Dharma Jyothi Social Centre I was sponsored in the year 2000 by the generous donor Family H. Wubbolts, Goretti Stichting, Holland. I have completed Masters in Computer Application in the year 2018 and now I am working as Software Developer in Prasanna Technologies, Mangalore. Now I am able to earn for myself and support my family. I thank my sponsor Fam. H. Wubbolts, Goretti Stichting and Dharma Jyothi Social Centre for being a beacon of light in my life. Without the help of my sponsor I could not have reached to this height of success in my life.
