Mangalorean Konkans of Qatar came together in March 2008 to form the socio-cultural organization known as MANGALORE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (MCA) with the following objectives;

Maintain in touch with our culture by organizing cultural events, such as bringing Artists from India.

Providing basic educational support to the poorest of the poor in our homeland and their meals.

Organizing families get together during holidays or any other convenient time.

Celebrate some of the Mangalorean Feasts to build a greater MCA family.

Encourage our youngsters in the field of sports.

Honour outstanding Mangaloreans for excelling in studies at school, sports or selfless service to the Mangalorean Konkani community in Doha.

Founding members: 

Felix & Stefany Lobo
John Harry & Leena Lobo
Arthur & Veena Pais
Jason & Dorothy Quadros
Wilson & Shalini Mendonca
Clement Saldanha (now settled in Mumbai, India)
Benjamin Reberio (now settled in Mangalore, India)
Late Cyril Gregory Sequeira (CGS), Taccode