Years 2019-21 were years of great panic for the humanity. We had undergone a tragic period of time perhaps in the history itself. We are not sure whether the world had ever faced such a pandemic that has covered the whole face of earth and put everyone into standstill, millions lost their life leaving thousands and thousands widows and orphans. Millions irrespective of sex, creed or social status, who have overcome the tragedy, became jobless struggling to find their living means. The lockdowns for long periods without interval which had left the middle class and the poor literally depressed and frustrated. People, especially the poor tribals of the interior villages, were totally helpless. Each village had closed itself with fencing to stop the commutation and to control the spread of Corona. Life appeared meaningless because they were not knowing how to meet the both ends of life. psychological trauma created by the pandemic is so deep. Even today, humanity is not out of its terrific effect and infection. God has his own plan for humanity. One thing became clear that human achievements can no way save him unless God himself wishes to do so. During the period of this great trauma BSM, penetrating into the interior villages, was at the service of the poor flock of tribal Bastar, efficiently and meaningfully responding to their needs and helping them to encounter such life challenging situation. Through the assistance of the humanitarian agencies like Manos Unidas, BRLF, Axis Foundation, Misereor, Caritas India, PRADAN and NABARD they are able to execute people centered programs. The activities focused on developing livelihood, agriculture sustainability and empowerment of women among the poor and the marginalized people of Bastar Division. I sincerely thank all the NGO-s for their love for the humanity expressed through supporting the programmes of BSM. I also thank Fr. Regi for efficiently organizing and guiding the BSM activities. I keep on record the selfless commitment of the staff of BSM who indeed make the programmes executed for the best of the people. May God bless everyone connected to BSM. Activate Windows

With Prayerful Wishes,