Monday, December 7, 2009

A Memorable Visit by US Team to Warangal

It is a memorable event for Tharuni who has hosted a Professor, Dr.Karen Walker, A clinical Psychologist from Columbia University of United States of America, along with the Public Affairs Officer Ms. Julieth Wurr and Programme Manager Salil Kader of US Consulate, Hyderabad, India on 2nd and 3rd November,2009 at Warangal. Dr. Singleton represents a Non Governmental Organisation called the Take Back the Night for the abused women and rape victims in 40 countries all over the world. The visitors have attended a Meeting held at Mennukonda a remote village in the District and had interaction with women there. The cultural Wing of Tharuni presented Kalajathas on woes of women and child Marriages. The Guests were felicitated by Dr. Mamatha, Director Tharuni.
On 3rd November, a Workshop was held at Warangal on Counselling Techniques for abused women in which Psychologists, Students of Social work, and many youth and women actively participated and interacted along with the US Guests. Dr. Singleton, and Ms. Wurr appreciated the Tharuni for its efforts to uplift the lives of women.

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