Goa Sudharop Wins 2023 Goa Star Women Award

Goa Sudharop was awarded the prestigious Goa Star Women Award in the NGO category for 2023. Goa Sudharop leadership, volunteers, and supporters were honored for their efforts to serve Goa and Goans worldwide.

"We were recognized for our hard work on the ground towards the empowerment of women, an award which salutes women achievers in various fields,” said Harriet Ferens, US-based President of Goa Sudharop.

"The entire organisation of volunteer staff, donors, supporters and well-wishers are extremely pleased with this award. We will strive to further our efforts with many activities in the future.”

"Since 2000, Goa Sudharop has conducted various workshops related to education, the environment, children/women rights, gender sensitivity, etc. and projects related to carpentry, pottery, painting, farming and much more.”

“Each project is designed to provide low-income people (primarily women) an opportunity to learn new skills and earn an income, achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence."