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I agree with the broad idea  of Anthony. I hope genuine leader with vision, 
ability and capacity will take a lead in the direction. Of 
course modelities have to be worked out, all the minor  details as expressed 
by Anthony may not be feasible - however transparency of the cell and gaining 
trust of the goan community is the key to success of the would 
be 'goenkarancho sonngott" cell.  However, his idea of having a Goan cell, 
willing to help another Goan or community in need is realistic , positive and 
possible. THIS IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR.

There are many goans, who are rich, who are in  high and influential positions 
in Kuwait.  There are also those who are not rich or influential in terms of 
money but surely rich in character and thought and willilng to help in their 
own capacities.  We need to blend the two and form a group or bring together 
the existing loose groups and synergize. It's difficult to keep out some who 
will be Judas though.

What is needed is a common feeling of brotherhood, which is unfortunately rare 
to find. If we goans want to protect ourselves, our children and our future 
generations to come  from the onslaught of 'others', all goans are duty bound 
to forget their egos, pride for greater good of goans - this is hard to do, 
but surely not impossible. 

There are two or more ways how this group can categorize it strategy of 
achieving its goals :-
1. Self help ( help within Kuwait)
2. Govt. help ( help from goa /india govt - either through Indian Embassay or 
through a goa govt. dept for NRG)
3. Others.

I would like to highlight some of the things in category 1 :- 'Self Help"
We can achieve this to a great extent. We can or can't ?
eg. 
a) Office Jobs :
there are many goans who are looking out for job either because they have lost 
their current job or because they have come on visit visa etc etc..  
There are many goans who know of possible vacancies, or whose office 
can employ this jobless goans. This goan cell can coordinate this. people who 
need job vacancis can register here, and people who have jobs can advise this 
cell etc..
b. Maids : Many goans working in offices etc need 'maids/helpers' as we call 
them to help either cooking or cleaning house or taking care of children/baby 
sitting or all the above  etc etc. 
- There are/maybe  goan maids who looking for full time jobs, or part time 
jobs or temporary jobs etc. 
- There are/maybe many goan who need a maid either part time, full time or 
temporary or even permanent. 
again this office can help. modalities of salary, leave, timings etc can be 
mutually agreed , safety and security of both  become better.  there are 
difficulties, but can be sorted out.. can't it be done ?
c. Monetary help:
At times a goan may need some money to borrow temporarily/loan as he suddenly 
has to go to goa/india on emergency ? if there is a fund - it can be utilized. 
(of course we have to work on how best this can be done considering recovery 
at times). At times there maybe a goan who cannot afford a air ticket back to 
goa. this person maybe leaving without a job or in hardship etc...  there 
are/maybe goans who can donate for this "GOAN FUND"  voluntary donation ought 
and can be encouraged.
d. Accomodation: 
Maybe a goan who come fresh or even lives here may need temporary/short 
term accomodation : If anyone  tell this cell about his desire or 
availablity . this cell can help coordinate.
e. Transport :
Many goans need transport to go to work and they go by pvt transports provided 
by transport companies, or 'others'. There are many goans who provide 
transport in their own pvt  cars etc.. this can be mutually beneficial . this 
cell can coordinate.  
f. Training :
Maybe a goan needs some help/suggestions  in his current job.. maybe he/she 
needs some training .. again this cell can advise or help coordinate ..
the above 6 things can be easily achieved by goan community living here 
without any significant support from Govt.  RIGHT ?
Regarding point no. 2 :
Agenda as expressed and discussed at recently held meeting of NRG (goa govt 
delegation to kuwait) can be dealt with the govt.... . This is slow process, 
and may take long and great efforts.. this too can be persued simultaneously 
with the govt and kuwait embassy etc. 
Some of the important and highlights relating to govt actions are 
i) regarding recognition of goa university degrees
ii) re ECNR
iii) re air fares/ frequency of flights
iv) re tax on NRG deposits
v) re Higher eEducational opportunities for NRG children in india
vi) re Custom duty upon arrival
vii) etc..
This is written with a HOPE. A hope that someday this kind of cell will 
emerge, which will be transparent, which will encourage and protect goans and 
their interests. this celll is sought  not to divide goans from others. this 
kind of cell if based on solid and strong value of selfless service and 
transparency will not only protect us but also improve goans image before the 
world at large.
Am willing to part of this kind of group, and help in whatever capacity 
possible.
amchear sogleanchear  belsau poddum and sogleank dev boren korum 
Best Regards,
Raul Carneiro
+965 6427764
 
 

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>Message: 12
>Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:06:53 -0400
>From: Blandino viegas 
>
> Firstly, we have to reach to all Goans in Kuwait through advertisement.
>Pulished in Waseet and Distribute Pamplets and Stick Banners in Maliya. Inform
>Goans that New "NRI GOAN ASSOCIATION" is going to form. Everybody is welcome
>to join and say your suggestions in upliftment of Goans and Goa. Monthly
>Membership Fees must be KD.1.000 (One Kuwaiti Dinars only). 2 Times Meetings
>in a Month. One meeting on Friday and other Meeting on Sunday in the evening
>time. 
>
> Anthony.
>
> Note: Please, if you find anything wrong in my idea, please Forgive Me!


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