The Soroptimist Welfare Association (SWA) and the Women Development Cell of Pillai HOC College of Arts Science and Commerce (Rasayani), jointly organised a Minithon on 10th February, 2024. The event was flagged off from Pillai HOC Sports ground, Rasayani by our esteemed guest Mr. Padmakshan, the sports director, MES and Dr. Lata Menon, Principal of
SIBC conducted a session on Cyber Security and Responsible Netism for the students of Chembur English High School. The session focused on using the internet mindfully, respecting others’ privacy, promoting positive online behavior, and being aware of the impact of your digital actions on yourself and the community. SDG covered #4: Quality Education
We conducted our annual Newspaper Drive in Chembur English High School. As a part of our fund raising programme, we collected and sold Raddi worth Rs. 10,000. It was a learning experience in social responsibility for the school students also.
The members of SIBC observed 16 Days of Activism with several outreach and awareness events organised in collaboration with Pillai Group of Institutions. The following is a brief summary: 10th November, 2023 A session was organised for the female support staff of Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel on gender awareness and rights on 10th
An amount of Rs. 1,16,601 was collected through donations. The cheque was handed over to Access Life Foundation, an NGO that takes care of cancer affected children.
SI Bombay Chembur observed World AIDS Day in collaboration with MES Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur with an expert talk by Ms. Dipti Kadam Vichare from Mumbai District AIDS Control Society.
A cheque of Rs. 8000 was presented to Mrs. Prachi Chavan, to sponsor her education and complete her SSC examinations under the ALD and SHASHAKT project.
We are super proud to announce that our club Soroptimist International of Bombay Chembur (SIBC) has bagged the SIGBI Best Practice Award for our project, Eco-empowerment- Say No to Plastics in the planet and SDG#2 Zero Hunger category. Dr. Reni Francis has received this prestigious award on behalf of the club at the SIGBI Conference
Our member Dr. Reni Francis participated in the annual SIGBI Conference, held this year at London on 3rd and 4th November, 2023. During the conference she interacted with delegates from all over the world and also received on behalf of our club the SIGBI Best Practice Award 2023.