SYRO MALABAR CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

KUWAIT

Syro Malabar Cultural Association (SMCA) Kuwait is the association of Syro Malabar Catholics residing in Kuwait.The Major Archbishop his Eminence Cardinal Mar Varkey Vithayathil and Bishop of Kuwait His Lordship Camillo Ballin are the Patrons of SMCA.SMCA Kuwait works as registered Indian Association , in full coordination with the Indian Embassy in Kuwait. It was formed in 1995 as the fulfillment of a long cherished desire of many Syro Malabar Catholics in Kuwait. Some of the major objectives of the organization are :
1) To provide a common forum for Syro Malabar Catholics living in Kuwait to coordinate activities for the advancement of the community ,working closely with the hierarchy.
2) To introduce young people in the community to the spiritual and cultural heritage.
3) To work for the welfare of the host nation, Kuwait and the home land India.
4) To engage in humanitarian activities to help the needy and the poor.