Madampam Region
Malabar Social Service Society (MASSS) organized the Madampam Regional Animators’ Meeting as part of its ongoing community development initiatives in the Kannur region.
The meeting was presided over by Rev. Fr. Jibil Kuzhivelil, Secretary of Malabar Social Service Society (MASSS). The gathering served as a platform to review the activities carried out by animators at the grassroots level, evaluate the progress of various community development programmes, and discuss future action plans to strengthen MASSS initiatives.
Participants shared experiences from their respective communities and explored ways to enhance local participation, improve programme implementation, and respond effectively to emerging community needs. Village-Level Meetings to be conducted in July were also planned, with discussions focusing on schedules, responsibilities, and strategies for effective community participation. Guidance was provided to the animators to further strengthen their leadership and service within their villages. The meeting began with a welcome address by Reni Sibi, MASSS Coordinator, and concluded with a vote of thanks by Ancy Jose.
Perikkallur Region
Perikkallur Regional Animators’ Meeting was organized by Malabar Social Service Society (MASSS) for animators serving in the Wayanad region. The meeting was presided over by Rev. Fr. Stephen Cheekkappara, Director of Pavana Pastoral Centre, Mananthavady and MASSS Regional Priest In-charge for Wayanad. The discussions were led by Rev. Fr. Jibil Kuzhivelil, Secretary of MASSS.
The meeting reviewed the activities undertaken in different villages and emphasized strengthening community participation through regular village-level meetings and coordinated development initiatives. Participants discussed strategies to improve grassroots engagement and ensure that local programmes effectively address the changing needs of communities.
A key decision of the meeting was to schedule Village-Level Meetings across wayanad region from 29 June to 2 July 2026. The meetings were planned to review ongoing programmes, strengthen community participation, identify local development priorities, and encourage greater involvement of community groups and volunteers in village-level development initiatives. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Alan Alex, Wayanad Regional Coordinator, and concluded with a vote of thanks by Steny Biju.
