A poster making slogan writing contest was announced for students of Mahatma Education Society’s Chembur Campus by Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) to mark the World Literacy day on 8th September, 2020 with an objective to sensitize students on the importance of Literacy. The theme for the contest was “Literacy according to me is…”. Students were

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur in association with Mahatma Junior College of Education, Chembur organised Photothon – Life diaries During Lockdown – A photo contest with a social cause. The contest was held in five categories – Unveiling Creativity, Candid Moments, Family Time, Nature at its Best, New Acquired Hobby. The last day of registration was

To mark and celebrate International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2020 Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur organised a week-long Yoga and pranayama sessions for Holistic health and Wellness from 16th to 21st June, 2020 for staff members of Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science & Commerce. A team of three faculty members, who are ardent Yoga

SI Bombay Chembur in collaboration with Chembur English High School organised various online activities to mark the World Environment Day on 5th June, 2020. The children were sensitized towards the environment through various activities across the week. Students made posters, useful items out of waste, participated in online quiz competition, elocution and collage making. Following

With India locked-down over the coronavirus and no way to earn money, migrant workers and other marginalised populations are facing many issues. Most of them have either begun walking back to their villages and homes or are fighting hunger and housing issues in larger cities. Millions of migrant workers and daily workers are left jobless

To commemorate International Women’s Day, SI Bombay Chembur in association with Pillai College of Education and research, Chembur conducted a Street-play Competition for B.Ed. students on the 13th March, 2020. The Chief Guest for the event was Ms. Suprada Phaterpekar, the ex-Municipal Corporator of Chembur and a Shiv Sena leader. The competition was judged by

Soroptimist Welfare Association organised a visit to the Byculla Zoo and Nehru Planetarium on 28th February, 2020 for 48 students of the Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf. The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The main attraction at the zoo were the Humblot penguins. At the planetarium the students had an informative session followed by a one

Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) conducted a Valedictory program of their “English for Specific Purposes program”, one of the initiatives under the “Power of a Second Chance” Project on Tuesday, 25th February, 2020. 55 students received their certificates for this value added course at the hands of our Founder President, Dr. Daphne Pillai, President Yvette Lee

A Session was organised on the topic 'My First Period' for girls of Grade 5 of Mahatma International School, Khanda Colony, Panvel on the 11th February, 2020. The session covered the topics of menstruation, menstrual hygiene and myths associated with it. Around 70 girl students attended this session conducted by SIBC member, Ms. Yvette Lee.

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur in association with MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur organized a session ‘Mann Ki Baat’ – Introduction to Disability and Inclusion on 30th January, 2020. The session was conducted by Ms. Bhavana and Ms. Leela Trainer and Specialist, Inclusive School. They focused on the preliminary signs of lack of