On the International Women’s Day, Soroptimist Excellence Award 2024 was conferred on Ms. Sumaira Abdulali, Founder of Awaaz Foundation for her exemplary contribution in protecting the environment. This award is instituted to honour a woman achiever whose work carries a significant socio-economic impact on the lives of women, children and society in general. Ms. Abdulali’s
SIBC also partnered with HOCL School at Rasayani to observe the National Science Day by inviting students from the Zilla Parishad School of nearby village Shiv Nagar to visit the HOCL school laboratories and other science labs in the Engineering college on the campus. The visiting students got an excellent exposure about science related activities.
We observed National Science Day at two venues, at edukidz INTERNATIONAL, a preschool in Tilaknagar and HOCL School at Rasayani; with an aim to inculcate scientific temper in young minds at early age. SIBC in association with edukidz INTERNATIONAL, a preschool in Tilaknagar celebrated National Science Day on Wednesday, 28th February, 2024. The kids were
The members met for a fellowship lunch at The Bayview restaurant at Hotel Marine Plaza on Sunday, 18th February 2024, to celebrate the club’s SIGBI Award for Best Practices. A jolly good time with food and laughter was had by everyone. The merriment continued on the sweeping promenade of Marine Drive after lunch.
SIBC members organised an evening full of fun, games, snacks and entertainment to celebrate Valentine’s Day for the members of Jyestha Nagarik Sangh, Deonar. It was heartening to see around 25-30 Senior citizens going home joyfully with a smile on their face. SDG covered- #3: Good health and well-being for all ages
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.
SIBC collaborated with Pillai HOC College of Architecture, Rasayani to conduct a wall painting workshop at Raigad Zilla Parishad school at Karade village. The students of the college with the school kids painted the walls under the guidance of Prof. Kedar Shinde. This was an attempt to create a vibrant ambience to encourage the children
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