The Soroptimist International of Bombay-Chembur was chartered on March 2, 1997 by SIGBI representative, Elizabeth Hughes.

Founder President, Dr. Daphne Pillai in her opening remarks spoke about the Club’s mission for the future specially with respect to empowering the girl child and helping marginalised women to be self reliant through education and skill development. Her team of members were all committed members who were keen to start with initiating the Soroptimist goals of educate, empower and enable women and the girl child.

The mentors of the club were senior Soroptimists Antoinette D’Costa and Anna Kurien. Ms. Sharda Khattar was the Founder Secretary.