The Miraculum Society, founded by former Miss Nagaland, Vikuonuo Sachü, inaugurated its
‘Creative Friendship Centre for Children, Noklak’ at High School Sector ‘B’, Noklak Town on Sunday. The centre is equipped with a library and office and will focus on holistic development of youths.
The centre was inaugurated by Col. Christopher (Retd.) and his wife Mryna Rego, who journeyed all the way from Bangalore to Noklak, Nagaland. The couple are the founders of Sunbird Trust, a non-religious and apolitical not for profit organisation, that funded the construction of the centre.
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Sunbird Trust works for the welfare of children in several states across North East India and beyond. It seeks to build peace and harmony by engaging with communities in the conflict-affected zone through educating and empowering underserved children and youth to make better life choices.
Col. Christopher (Retd.) and his wife Mryna Rego, Founders of Sunbird Trust
In his speech, Col. Christopher, CEO of Sunbird Trust encouraged the citizens to contribute their services even in days to come and stated that community participation is what would take the vision forward. He stated that when Sunbird Trust was approached for the construction of the Creative Friendship Centre, they were convinced of The Miraculum Society’s commitment. Along the way, friends and well-wishers came forward with donations which helped fund the construction of the centre, he added.
Narrating his experiences as a former army officer in the North Eastern states, he mentioned how their love for the people motivated him and his beloved wife to establish Sunbird Trust. Col. Christopher mentioned that over the years, the Trust has constructed 13 schools in different parts of the region and has provided various interventions to children in remote corners of the country.
Vikuonuo Sachü, Former Miss Nagaland and founder of The Miraculum Society
Vikuonuo Sachü thanked her team and Sunbird Trust for the unflinching faith shown and stated that the centre is constructed in honour of her grandparents Lt. Mrs & Mr T. Sachü who played a pivotal role in her life. She also expressed appreciation to the District Administration Noklak for all the assistance rendered to the Society. She further shared her gratitude to the landowners and the community as a whole for supporting the construction of the Creative Friendship Centre.
Narrating that the journey has not been an easy one, she said that it was positive reinforcement from various quarters that kept her team moving forward.
She mentioned that she was bowled over by the district and its people from her to Noklak in 2021 and the place has always held a special place in her heart ever since. Expressing delight on having achieved this milestone, Sachü thanked her family for never stopping her from realising her dreams.
Kathyinla, EAC Noklak, speaking on behalf of the District Administration, stated that Vikuonuo’s goodness and purity at heart has made the Khiamniungan community embrace her as one of its own daughters.
She thanked The Miraculum Society for the noble initiative and Sunbird Trust for breathing life into the project. On behalf of the people of Noklak and the District Administration, she expressed hope that the centre will serve as a safe haven for children and expressed the wish that the beautiful friendship forged between the Khiamniungan community, and the two organisations will continue for generations to come.
Kathyinla, EAC Noklak and Prakash Nayak, CEO of Eduversity
Prakash Nayak, CEO of Eduversity, gave a brief update on the 21 days’ free coaching program conducted by Eduversity in association with The Miraculum Society in Noklak. He informed that the institute provided classes to over 200 students of classes 9 and 10 during their summer break. As a result of the program, the students have now developed new aspirations, he said. Nayak further encouraged parents to pay attention to their children’s academics and not to dismiss their failures as problems that can never be solved.
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Earlier, Hempao, Executive Secretary, Khiamniungan Baptist Churches Association (KBCA) pronounced the dedicatory prayer at GA Rest House, Noklak. The land for the Creative Friendship Centre for Children, Noklak was donated by Pakoi P and Family.
