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- [World Aids Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-aids-day/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel performed street plays to create aids awareness among people in New Panvel and neighbouring areas. SIBC in collaboration with Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur organized AIDS Awareness workshop to create a sense of awareness among the students and also to sensitize
- [English for Specific Purposes Workshop 2016-17](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/english-for-specific-purposes-workshop-2016-17/) - Soroptimist members, Dr. Daphne Pillai, Dr. Celina Joy, Dr. Lata Menon and Dr. Smita Dalvi conducted a workshop titled “English for Specific Purposes” for the 42 students of the Pillai Skill Development Institute from 2nd December, 2016 to 17th January, 2017. The sessions were conducted every Tuesday and Thursday and covered basic conversations in English,
- [Project with Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-with-sadhana-vidyalaya-for-the-deaf/) - The students of Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf were taken for an educational excursion on 19th December 2016 to the Zoo, Aquarium and Hanging Gardens. 40 children and 12 teachers participated. It was a day of fun and learning. Yummy snack boxes were handed out to all of them. SIBC also handed over a cheque
- [Sneha Santacruz Project 2016-17](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sneha-santacruz-project-2016-17/) - Dr. Betty Sibil and Dr. Celina Joy, members of SIBC, conducted six sessions of the Personal Development Workshop for underprivileged girls at the SNEHA (Society for Nutrition and Health Action) as a part of community service. This project was conducted for the months of August, September and October 2016. This Personal Development Programme was conducted
- [Fellowship Meet at Lonavla 2016-17](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fellowship-meet-at-lonavla-2016-17/) - Members of SIBC visited a resort in Lonavala for a Fellowship meet on 15th January 2017. About 15 members attended the meet. The members wholehearted participated in all the fun games and exciting activities. It was a beautiful day spent in fellowship and friendship and reinforced the commitment to Soroptimism.
- [Building Toilet Projects 2016-17](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/building-toilet-projects-2016-17/) - Building Toilet Projects in Varavane Ashramshala
- [Adult Literacy Programme 2016-17](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adult-literacy-programme-2016-17/) - SIBC organised a fellowship meet for the participants of the “Adult Literacy Drive” at an Adventure Learning Camp on 18th March, 2017. The young ladies enthusiastically participated in the adventure activities of rappelling, rock climbing and dunk tank. They actively participated in the various games organised.They also enjoyed themselves at the rain dance after which
- [Annual General Meeting 2016](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/annual-general-meeting-2016/) - Annual General Meeting & Elections 2016-18 SIBC conducted its Annual General Meeting on 23rd April, 2016 at its registered office in Chembur. The meeting commenced with the Soroptimist Prayer and Pledge. Namrata Saxena, PAC presented a review of the activities conducted throughout the year 2015-16. This was followed by the annual accounts presentation by Dr.
- [International Yoga Day 2016](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-yoga-day-2016/) - The celebration of International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2016 Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai group of Institutions observed International Day of Yoga in association with Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur, an organization that works for the welfare of women by conducting a yoga session for the underprivileged women who work as helpers at Dr. K.
- [World Environment Day 2016](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2016/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC) celebrated World Environment Day in collaboration with Mahatma Education Society’s (MES’s) Chembur English High School (CEHS) on 24th June, 2016. On this occasion, the Chairman of MES, respected Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai addressed the students on the key issues related to environment such as pollution and global warming. School
- [Dr. Dapne Pillai, was Awarded the Savvy Honours Celebrating Success Award](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/dr-dapne-pillai-was-awarded-the-savvy-honours-celebrating-success-award/) - Dr. Daphne Pillai, was awarded the SAVVY HONOURS CELEBRATING SUCCESS AWARD at a star studded, glittering function at the Taj, Santacruz on 24th July 2016 organised by “Savvy” magazine. Dr. Pillai, a leading educationist for over 30 years, is the Chairperson of the Management Board, Mahatma Education Society and co-founder of the Pillai Group of
- [Sneha Govandi Project 2016-17](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sneha-govandi-project-2016-17/) - Adult Literacy Drive Personal Development Workshop for Sneha’s Nurse-Aide Students Dr. Padma Rangan and Dr. Lata Krishnan conducted Personal Development Workshop under the project (Adult Literacy Drive where they delivered sessions in the Personal Development Workshop for the students enrolled in SNEHA’S Nurse Aide Program. SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action.) The aim
- [International Youth Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-youth-day/) - Self Defence and Self Protection are an Important Priority for Women. The Most Common Crime to Happen to a Woman is Rape, But it is More About a feeling of Dominance from one Person Over Another. SIBC in association with Chembur English High School on the occasion of International Youth Day on organised a ‘Self
- [Joy of Giving Project 2016 - Chembur](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/joy-of-giving-project-2016-chembur/) - The members of SIBC organized a Jumble Sale at the Pillai Campus at Chembur from the 6th to 8th October 2016 to celebrate the Joy of Giving Week to raise funds to support the various charitable activities conducted by the Association. This year too; the SIBC members collected used clothes, shoes, jewelry, curtains, and other
- [Fistful of Grains 2016](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fistful-of-grains-2016/) - SIBC in Association with Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur conducted the Project ‘Fistful of Grains’ on the 10th October, 2016. The project aimed in providing grains such as (rice and dal) to the underprivileged section in our society. The beneficiaries of this project were the inmates of an NGO- Access Life in Deonar,
- [International Day of the Girl Child](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-the-girl-child/) - A short movie was made to create awareness on the widespread social issue of Female Foeticide. The movie was released on International Day of Girl Child on 11th October, 2016.
- [Kidz Carnival](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/kidz-carnival/) - On the occasion of Children’s Day Celebration held on 14th November, 2016 Edukidz INTERNATIONAL School, Daycare centre and Evening activity centre, Tilak Nagar, in association with Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur organised ‘Kidz Carnival’ to serve 25 orphanage children from Manav Jeevan Seva Trust, Ghatkopar. Numerous fun filled activities were organised to bring about joy and
- [Charter Ceremony](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/charter-ceremony/) - The Soroptimist International of Bombay-Chembur was chartered on 2nd March, 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
- [Adult Literacy Drive 1998](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adult-literacy-drive-1998/) - The SIBC Club started the ‘Adult Literacy Drive’ for those women who missed out on the first chance in education. These women who had school going kids realised that there was something lacking in their lives and enrolled for the program. At the end of the program, they were given certificates of completion. All those
- [President SIGBI Pamela Lee Visits Our Club](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/president-sigbi-pamela-lee-visits-our-club/) - President Pamela Lee with SIBC membersDr. Daphne Pillai, Founder President SIBC addressing the gatheringPresident SIGBI, Pamela Lee with Skill Development Program studentsWelcome dance in honour of President Pamela LeePresident, Pamela Lee addressing the gathering
- [Adult Literacy Drive 1999](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adult-literacy-drive-1999/)
- [Adult Literacy Drive Convocation](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adult-literacy-drive-convocation/)
- [Skill Development Programs 2002-03](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/skill-development-programs-2002-03/) - Skill Development Programs for marginalised women conducted, which included Soft Toy making, Chalk making, Diya making and others.
- [Skill Development Programs 2003-04](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/skill-development-programs-2003-04/) - Skill Development for marginalised women. Women were taught to make soft toys.
- [International Goodwill and Understanding](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-goodwill-and-understanding/) - 2004 — SIBC hosted a delegation of doctors and lawyers from Pakistan. Actor Shabana Azmi was the chief guest at the felicitation program held at Star’s Parade, Chembur, Mumbai.
- [Horizon of Art](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/horizon-of-art/) - Horizon of Art, an art exhibition was organised by Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai’s Group of Institutions and Soroptimist International of Bombay Chembur from 13th to 15th December, 2008 in the Exhibition Area of Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai’s Campus, It was an exhibition cum sale of acrylic on canvas, water colours, mixed media, natural colours
- [Cardiff](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cardiff/)
- [Project - WATER](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-water/) - Project – WATER was implemented jointly by Soroptimist International of Chembur and Navi Mumbai and Soroptimist Club Dortmund Hellweg, Germany. Drinking water was provided to two villages Khnava village and Umroli village in Raigad district. Soroptimist Club Dortmund Hellweg, Germany funded the project and SI Chembur & Navi Mumbai coordinated with them. The inauguration of
- [NASI of India - AGM 2009](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/nasi-of-india-agm-2009/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur played host to the NASI of India’s Annual General Meeting in 2009. Delegates from all the Soroptimist Clubs in India attended the two day meet. Each Club made a presentation of the various projects undertaken by them during the year. The meet concluded with a visit to Prem Daan. Shanti Daan
- [The International Youth Forum](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/the-international-youth-forum/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur welcomed delegates of various countries who were in Mumbai on 7th May, 2011 for the International Youth Forum. The members of SI Bombay Chembur interacted with the various delegates and discussed various issues relating to culture and education in their respective countries. All in all it was a wonderful initiative by
- [Visit by Michele Neider](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-by-michele-neider/) - Visit by Michele Neider Executive Director, L’institut Indo-Canadien Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute The members of Soroptmist International Bombay Chembur warmly welcomed Ms. Michele Neider, MEd., B.A., C.C., Executive Director, L’Institut Indo-Canadien Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute and her husband Dr. Neider who visited the various institutions of Mahatma Education Society on 17th May, 2011. The meet led to
- [Food Mela](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/food-mela/) - Fund Raising Acitivty – Food Mela Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur conducted a fundraiser through a Food Mela on 14th January, 2012 at Chembur English High School. Colourfull stalls with delicious snacks and cold drinks were organised by the members. Ms. Zeny Lacey, an active social worker from California inaugurated the Food Mela. Rave reviews were
- [Community Service Day 2012](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/community-service-day-2012/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur was an active participant in the various activities conducted during Community Service Day 2012, which was observed on 1st February 2012 by Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai group of institutions. A donation of Rs.8,500 was made to support the various charitable causes associated with the event. This year 40 inmates from various
- [Election 2012-14](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/election-2012-14/) - The Office Bearers of Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur Club for the year 2012-14 were unanimously elected by the members present at the Governng Body meeting in March 2012. Dr. Jayashree Ramanathan, the immediate past President handed over charge to the new President, Ms. Parveen Arif, for the term 2012-14 in the presence of our Founder
- [Visit to Rajiv Rajan Adhar Ghar](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-to-rajiv-rajan-adhar-ghar/) - Visit to the Old Age Home Rajiv Rajan Adhar Ghar Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur visited the inmates of the old age home Rajiv Rajan Adhar Ghar on 3rd April, 2012 at Panvel. The SI members spent about two hours with the inmates and interacted with them. They distributed snacks and played Antakshari with them. The”young
- [Inauguration of Soroptimist Website..](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/inauguration-of-soroptimist-website/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur Club has a new web identity. Dr. K M Vasudevan Pillai, Founder of Mahatma Education Society that runs the 48 educational institutions under the banner of “Pillai group of Institutions” inaugurated the website. He congratulated the work done by the Soroptimist sisters and urged them to do much more for the
- [Health, Hygiene and Sanitation](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/health-hygiene-and-sanitation/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur organized a Health Awareness Talk for underprivileged women of Dr. K M Vasudevan Pillai’s Campus, New Panvel and Pillai’s HOC Educational Complex, Rasayani on the 11th of August, 2012. Dr. Suvarna Khadilkar and Dr. Vijaya Badhwar, two senior gynaecologists belonging to the Mumbai Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (MOGS) were the speakers
- [Lamasa Workshop](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/lamasa-workshop/) - A Workshop on ‘Lamasa- Beautify your home and everything around ‘ was conducted by Ms. Bandana Basu for the students of Pillai’s College of Education and Research, Chembur on 22nd September, 2012. 50 participants attended this workshop and the facilitator, Ms. Bandana Basu taught them basics of Lamasa art. The students were thrilled to learn
- [Awareness talk on Illegal Trafficking of Girl Children](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/awareness-talk-on-illegal-trafficking-of-girl-children/) - To commemorate World AIDS Day on 1st December, 2012, the Soroptimist International Bombay-Chembur Club in association with the Red Ribbon Club of the NSS Unit, Mahatma Night Degree College, Chembur organized a lecture by Mr. Anson Thomas on the topic “Illegal Trafficking of Girl Children” on the 22nd November 2012 at 6.30 pm. Around 250
- [Nasi Achiever Award](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/nasi-achiever-award/) - National Association of Soroptimists of India awarded Dr. Daphne Pillai, Chairperson Management Board, Mahatma Education Society, Pillai Group of Institutions with the NASI ‘ACHIEVER Award’ for her contribution and excellence in the field of Social Service, Profession and Business on 2nd December, 2012.
- [Community Service Day 2013](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/community-service-day-2013/) - The members of Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur actively participated in the celebration of Community Service Day 2013 celebrated by the Pillai Group of Institutions on 2nd February, 2013 at Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai’s Campus, New Panvel. Dr. Pia Keiding, Vice President of Soroptimist International, Brussels was the Chief Guest. About 40 residents of 20
- [International Women's Day 2013](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-2013/) - Soroptimist International Bombay-Chembur in association with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Group of Institutions celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March 2013 at Dr. K M Vasudevan Pillai’s Campus, New Panvel from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm. Ms. Farida Lambay, a prominent social worker and Ms. Nitee Punde, a noted criminal lawyer addressed the audience on
- [World Environment Day 2013](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2013/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC) celebrated World Environment Day with the students of Sadhana Vidyalaya for Deaf at Dadar which was attended by students, parents, faculty members and staff of the School. The SIBC members were warmly welcomed by the students on their arrival. All the members’ spent time with the parents and appreciated their
- [Adult Literacy Drive Project](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adult-literacy-drive-project/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC) launched its project “Adult Literacy Drive” on 30th August, 2013 at Mahatma Education Society’s Chembur Campus to mark “Literacy Day” which is celebrated all over the world on 8th September. The session was attended by 70 women participants. The beneficiaries of the Adult Literacy Drive are women who belong to
- [Talk on Child Sexual Abuse](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/talk-on-child-sexual-abuse/) - SIBC in assocaiton with DPGA, Panvel organised a talk on “Child Sexual Abuse” by noted social activist and national award winning author, Pinki Virani for the teachers and parents on 14th September, 2013. As a prevalent evil of society, it is appropriate that we raise awareness of the consequences of this heinous crime by educating
- [Friendship Day 2013](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/friendship-day-2013/) - SIBC joined Soroptimists’ all over the world to celebrate Friendship Day by organizing a Fellowship Meet at Franav Farms in October 2013. The day was spent in bonding and forging friendships and spreading happiness the Soroptimist way. All the members wholeheartedly participated in the games and fun activities. The hospitality arrangements were made by Founder
- [Joy of Giving Week](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/joy-of-giving-week/) - The Soroptimist Welfare Association Chembur organized a Food Mela and Jumble Sale from the 24th to 26th October, 2013 to raise funds to support the various charitable activities conducted by the Association. This mega event was held at the MES Chembur Campus and attracted a huge crowd and was well received. Ms. Parveen Arif, Dr.
- [Health Awareness Talk](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/health-awareness-talk/) - Health Awareness Talk – October 2013 SIBC organised a Health Awareness Talk by Dr. Vijaya Badhwar, a leading gynecologist and Head of the Department of D.Y. Patil Hospital, for 40 underprivileged women at Chembur English High School on 25th October 2013. The talk was very informative and covered the areas of women health, hygiene and
- [Newspaper Drive 2013-14](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/newspaper-drive-2013-14/) - A newspaper drive was conducted by the students of Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel and Gorai on 3rd December and 16th December respectively to raise funds to support the “Adult Literacy Drive Project” undertaken by Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur.
- [International Women's Day 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-2014/) - On 8th March 2014, members of Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur joined women all over the world to celebrate International Women’s Day. It was a proud moment when the “Certificates of Achievement” were distributed to twenty underprivileged women who completed the first level of reading and writing skills under the Adult Literacy Drive Project launched by
- [Spreading International Goodwill & Understanding](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/spreading-international-goodwill-understanding/) - It was a privilege to welcome SIGBI President Elect, Jenny Vince on her maiden visit to India. Five members from Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur had the wonderful opportunity of meeting her on 13th February and shared some of the activities undertaken by the Chembur Club. She was very impressed with the Adult Literacy Drive Project
- [Adventure Camp for the Underprivileged Children](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adventure-camp-for-the-underprivileged-children/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur along with the Pillai group of institutions conducted an adventure camp and excursion at Franav Farms on 22nd April, 2014 for the underprivileged and poor children from the slums of Govandi. This activity was co-ordinated by the Don Bosco Balprafulta’s Balsanghathan (Govandi). These children were treated to a day of fun
- [Election 2014-16](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/election-2014-16/) - The Office Bearers of Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur Club for the year 2014-16 were unanimously elected at the Annual General Body meeting in April 2014. Ms. Parveen Arif, the immediate past President handed over charge to the new President, Dr. Reni Francis, for the term 2014-16 in the presence of the Founder President, Dr. Daphne
- [Visit to Chaitanya](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-to-chaitanya/) - Some of the SIBC members visited “Chaitanya” a home for the aged at Khopoli in April 2014. The visit was co-ordinated by Mrs. Seeta Desai & Celina Joy. This home is run by Mrs. Leena Deosthalee, a prominent social worker. The SIBC members spent time interacting with the inmates of the home and put up
- [Visit to Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-to-sadhana-vidyalaya-for-the-deaf-2014/) - SIBC organised a visit to Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf on 20th June, 2014. SIBC members, Dr. Daphne Pillai, Ms. Seeta Desai, Dr. Jayashree Ramathan and Yvette Lee reached the School at around 2 pm and spent a wonderful afternoon with the students. The event was attended by 75 students from the English, Hindi &
- [International Literacy Day 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-literacy-day-2014/) - We celebrated the International Literacy Day with a talk at Mahatma Education Society’s Chembur Campus, on 20th September 2014. The speakers were Ms Annette Mascarenhas, President and Councillor NASI of India, a lawyer and active social worker and Mr Dyaneshwar Tarawade, Programme Head – Advocacy APNALAYA Day Care Centre, Govandi Mumbai, an organization building self-sustaining
- [International Conference - Women Lead to Change](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-conference-women-lead-to-change/) - SIBC Soroptimist International of Bombay Chembur played hosts and organized a fellowship dinner and an international conference in association with National Association of Soroptimist International of India – NASI India to celebrate the momentous occasion of celebrating 40 years of Soroptimist International in India and 25 years of NASI India. The fellowship dinner was organized
- [Joy of Giving Week 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/joy-of-giving-week-2014/) - The members of SIBC organized a Jumble Sale at the Pillai Campus at Chembur from the 7th to 9th of October 2014 to celebrate the Joy of Giving Week. The SIBC members collected used clothes, shoes, jewelry, curtains, and other household articles and put it up for sale at very marginal prices of Rs. 10
- [International Day of the Girl Child 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2014/) - We celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child was celebrated with a talk by a prominent social worker Dr. Smita Desai, Founder of the organization, Drishti and a Poster exhibition at Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus on 10th October, 2014. The students of the 7 campuses of the Pillai group prepared innovative and
- [Overall SIGBI Programme Action Awards 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/overall-sigbi-programme-action-awards-2014/) - SI-India who bagged the Overall SIGBI Programme Action Awards 2014 at the SIGBI 80th Federation Conference- Harrogate, UK. SI-India comprises of the 12 clubs in India of which SIBC is a member. Reni Francis, President, SiBc and Sunita Patawari was a part of the SI-India Team that accepted the award at UK.
- [World Aids Day 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-aids-day-2014/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC) commemorated the WORLD AIDS DAY, a UN initiative, by organising a street play on ‘AIDS AWARENESS’ in a slum area of Chembur, Mumbai. The street play was an attempt to raise awareness among the illiterate poor people about this disease and to show support for people living with HIV. The
- [Project - Joy of Giving @ Panvel](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-joy-of-giving-panvel/) - SIBC celebrated the Season of Christmas by conducting a Jumble Sale at Dr. K M Vasudevan Pillai Campus on 19th December 2014 from 12 noon to 4 pm. The event was inaugurated by Founder President, Dr. Daphne Pillai. The Jumble Sale was appreciated by all the visitors who came in huge numbers and purchased many
- [International Women's Day 2014-15](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-2014-15/) - Soroptimist International Bombay-Chembur in collaboration with Chembur English Primary School celebrated International Women’s Day on the 13th of March, 2015. A talent competition was organized for all the mothers from the school wherein they showcased their abilities in the four given categories of – Food, Art and Handicraft, Singing and Dance. There were a total
- [Annual General Meeting 2015](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/annual-general-meeting-2015/) - SIBC conducted its Annual General Meeting on 9th April 2015 at its registered office in Chembur. All the members attended the meeting. The meeting commenced with the Soroptimist Prayer and Pledge. Namrata Saxena, PAC presented a review of the activities conducted throughout the year 2014-15. This was followed by the annual accounts presentation by Mamta
- [World Environment Day 2015](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2015/) - Members of SIBC celebrated World Environment Day with an awareness programme and tree plantation drive for young students at Dr. Pillai Global Academy. About 35 students were briefed on the importance of preserving the environment and taught to plant saplings and nurture them. The students were very excited to plant their very first saplings and
- [International Day of Yoga 2015](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-yoga-2015/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur observed International Day of Yoga in association with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Group of Institutions by conducting a yoga session for the underprivileged women who work as helpers at Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus. Yoga experts, Mr. Ashish Samarth and Mrs. Deepika Samarth from Vyaana Yoga Centre conducted the 90
- [Go Green](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/go-green/) - “Breathe easy, let’s plant some trees”, with this slogan, the ‘GO GREEN’ project of SIBC took another initiative of celebrating their states’, Maharashtra Agriculture Day on 1st July 2015 along with Mahatma Education Society’s Chembur English High School. 1st July 2015, is the birthday of Maharashtra’s late Chief Minister Mr. Vasantrao Naik who is considered
- [SI Convention at Turkey 2015](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/si-convention-at-turkey-2015/)
- [International Literacy Day 2015](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-literacy-day-2015/) - International Literacy Day – Rasayani International Literacy Day was observed at Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani on 8th September, 2015 in collaboration with Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur. The theme for the event was ‘Literacy as a bridge from Misery to Hope’. On this day two educative sessions on Verbal, Numerical and
- [Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sanitary-napkin-vending-machine/) - SIBC in collaboration with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur, installed a sanitary napkin vending machine for girls from school and college studying in the Chembur campus of Mahatma Education Society. Dr Daphne Pillai, Founder president SIBC, inaugurated the installation of the vending machine. This project was done keeping in mind
- [Soft Skill Development and Empowerment Program](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/soft-skill-development-and-empowerment-program/) - SIBC conducted a module for development of soft skills and conversational English for a group of 28 girl school dropouts for over a fortnight in September 2015 to enhance the opportunities for a sustainable livelihood for these girls. Sessions on spoken English, numeracy, conversational skills, business promotion, grooming and etiquette were conducted over ten sessions.
- [Friendship Day 2015](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/friendship-day-2015/) - SIBC joined Soroptimists’ all over the world to celebrate Friendship Day by organizing a Fellowship Meet at Franav Farms in October 2015. The day was spent participating in creative and fun games and exciting activities. All the members wholeheartedly participated in all the games and created a lot of memories of fellowship and Soroptimism. The
- [Fistful of Grain](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fistful-of-grain/) - SIBC in collaboration with Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur kick started the project ‘Fistful of Grain’ on the 14th October, 2015. Fistful of Grain aimed at supporting child life by providing for adequate nourishment. Lentils like Moog Dal, which is a high source of protein, were collected under this project along with rice.
- [Joy of Giving Week 2015](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/joy-of-giving-week-2015/) - The members of SIBC organized a Jumble Sale at the Pillai Campus at Chembur from the 15th to 17th October, 2015 to celebrate the Joy of Giving Week. The SIBC members collected used clothes, shoes, jewelry, curtains, and other household articles and put it up for sale at very marginal prices of Rs. 10 to
- [Skill Development Initiative Interaction](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/skill-development-initiative-interaction/) - Dr. Daphne Pillai and members from SIBC interacted with the girl school dropouts from Rasayani to find out the reasons for their dropping out of school and to help them with a sustainable livelihood opportunity. The young girls were happy with the new opportunites fro learning and requested SIBC to conduct modules for development of
- [Talk by Dr. Daphne Pillai and Dr. Celina Joy in San Francisco](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/talk-by-dr-daphne-pillai-and-dr-celina-joy-in-san-francisco/) - Soroptimist International of Americas Founder Region District II invited Dr. Daphne Pillai and Dr. Celina Joy to speak on the special challenges women face in India. Region Governor Bobbi Enderlin, District Director Bev Gomer and SI president of club 24-680, San Francisco – Kim Grossberg were present along with Soroptimist members from the various clubs
- [International Women's Day 2015-16](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-2015-16/) - SIBC in association with the Pillai group of institutions celebrated International Women’s Day by honoring two exemplary women with the Soroptimist Excellence Awards at Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, Panvel. The Soroptimist Excellence Awards were initiated this year to honour women who have impacted society through their outstanding work in various sectors of industry.
- [Teach Early, Reach Green!  - Waste Segregation for Preschoolers](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/teach-early-reach-green-waste-segregation-for-preschoolers/) - Waste segregation meaning, benefits and methods were demonstrated to pre-school students as a year- long project from June 2017 to April 2018 to achieve SDG 13. It was initiated on the World Environment Day, June 2017 at all the pre-schools of our Partner Organization. To reduce the burden on the city’s saturated dumping grounds, the
- [International Yoga Day 2017](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-yoga-day-2017/) - There is a growing body of research to back up yoga’s mental health benefits. Yoga increases body awareness, relieves stress, reduces muscle tension, strain and inflammation, sharpens attention and concentration, and calms and centers the nervous system. Yoga’s positive benefits on physical and mental health have made it an important practice across the globe. Yoga,
- [Book Bank Project in Collaboration with NGO,  GOONJ 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/book-bank-project-in-collaboration-with-ngo-goonj-2017-18/) - Soroptimist International – Bombay Chembur organized a collection drive across four schools in Mumbai in collaboration with the NGO Goonj. The drive was organized in the month of April, which marks the end of current school year. A collection of used and new school supplies like uniforms, notebooks, stationary, lunch boxes, water bottles and anything
- [International Yoga Day 2017, Chembur](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-yoga-day-2017-chembur/) - International Yoga day was celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm by Mahatma Education Society’s Chembur English High School in association with SIBC. The chief guest of the event was Mr. Yogesh Chavan an Acupressure specialist and a Yoga Trainer who addressed the importance of yoga as a lifestyle to the students and teachers. He pointed out
- [World Environment Day 2017, Panvel Campus](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2017-panvel-campus/)
- [World Environment Day 2017, Chembur](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2017-chembur/) - World Environment Day and Maharashtra Agriculture Day were celebrated at Mahatma Education Society’s Chembur English High School in association with SIBC on 1st July, 2017. Various activities such as planting sapling, speeches and skits on environmental issues were held. The Chairman and CEO of Mahatma Education Society Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai motivated the students
- [Session 2 of Adult Literacy Programme 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/session-2-of-adult-literacy-programme-2017-18/) - Session 2 on the 8th August, 2017 (Tuesday) In the second session of the ALD, the learner profile was carried out in details. All the students were asked to write out their name, contact details, address and their educational qualifications along with attaching a passport sized photograph. This helped us to categorise our students into
- [Sneha Project 2017](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sneha-project-2017/) - Sneha – Personal Development and Pre-Vocational Skills Training for Underprivileged Girl Student Pursuing the Nurse AIDE Programme AUGUST- NOVEMBER 2017 SI Bombay Chembur conducted Personal Development Workshops and pre-vocational skills training for underprivileged girl students enrolled in the Nurse Aide Programme conducted by Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action (SNEHA) to educate, enable and
- [Toilet Blocks for Girls](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/toilet-blocks-for-girls/) - SIBC partnered with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Group of Institutions for constructing 5 toilets and 5 bathrooms for girls of the Varavane Shasakiya Ashram, a residential school for tribal children in Pen, Raigad District, Maharashtra. 33% of Zilla Parishad and residential schools for tribal schools do not have separate toilets for girls. Some have no
- [Nouns - What are Nouns? / Types of Nouns of Adult Literacy Programme 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/nouns-what-are-nouns-types-of-nouns-of-adult-literacy-programme-2017-18/) - Day & Date: Thursday, 7th September, 2017 Topic: NOUNS – What are nouns?/ Types of nouns (Proper, Common, Abstract, Collective) Resource Person(s): Dr. Swasti Dhar Objectives of the Session: To introduce the participants to the meaning of Nouns and the types of nouns To ensure that students can identify, classify and give own examples of
- [Adjectives - Degrees of Comparison](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adjectives-degrees-of-comparison/) - Day & Date: Tuesday, 26th September, 2017 Topic: ADJECTIVES – Degrees of Comparison Resource Person(s): Dr. Reni Francis Objectives of the Session: To introduce the participants to the meaning of the positive, comparative and superlative degrees of comparison (Adjectives) To ensure that students can identify, classify and give own examples of the various degrees of
- [Newspaper Drive at DPGA Panvel](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/newspaper-drive-at-dpga-panvel/)
- [Fistful of Grain 2017](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fistful-of-grain-2017/) - With a pledge to reduce poverty and extend a hand towards this cause, SIBC in collaboration with Pillai College of Education & Research (PCER), Chembur organised the event of Fistful of Grain. The students of B.Ed. have collected half a kilogram of rice and lentils from each student and this will be donated to four
- [Jumble Sale 2017, Chembur](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-2017-chembur/) - The Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur organized a Jumble Sale, one of its mega fundraising events from 9th to 11th October 2017 at the MES Chembur Campus to raise funds for the various charitable activities conducted by SIBC. Clothes, shoes, jewelry, curtains, books, bags, games and other household articles were put up for sale at very
- [Adult Literacy Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adult-literacy-drive/) - Date: Tuesday, 10th October 2017 Resource Person: Mrs. Annamma Paul Topic: Verbs Objectives of the session: To introduce the participants to the meaning & importance of Verbs To ensure that students can understand and use verbs correctly while framing sentences Session: The session introduced the participants to Verbs and further explained the need & importance
- [Situation Based Learning of Adult Literacy Programme 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/situation-based-learning-of-adult-literacy-programme-2017-18/) - Date: 10th October, 2017 (3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Resource Person: Dr. Sunita Jain and B.Ed. students Venue: Chembur Campus, Room No. 401 The topic was carried out in role play methodology. Students chose different situations like parent teacher’s meeting, visiting a gynecologist and visiting a retail shop. The teacher and the B.Ed students initiated
- [Jumble Sale 2017, Panvel](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-2017-panvel/) - A Jumble sale was organized by the SIBC members on 12th October, 2017 at K M Vasudevan Pillai Campus, Panvel to celebrate the Joy of Giving week. Around 500 people from nearby slums attended the sale, where the clothes, jewelry, utensils and other household items collected by the SIBC members were sold for marginal prices
- [International Day of the Girl Child 2017](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2017/) - SIBC celebrated International Day of the Girl Child on 13th October 2017 in collaboration with our Friendship Link Club, SI of Amounderness, UK with a visit to Prerana, a shelter at Kharghar, Mumbai, that works for girls exposed to trafficking. SIBC organised and played some fun games for the girls and also distributed sweets on
- [Basic English Learners of Adult Literacy Programme 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/basic-english-learners/) - In a parallel session, the students of PCER, Chembur helped the ALD students which Basic English needs with learning the alphabets in English. This was followed by a story reading session where the three students were familiarised with the sound of English words. This session was coordinated by Dr. Swasti Dhar. Students of PCER, Chembur
- [Sponsorship for the Beautician Skill Course by the Inner Wheel Club of Chembur 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sponsorship-for-the-beautician-skill-course-by-the-inner-wheel-club-of-chembur-2017-18/) - Day & Date: Thursday, 2nd November, 2017 Event Topic: SPONSORSHIP for the Beautician Skill Course by the Inner Wheel Club of Chembur Guests: Dr. Shubhada Durve, Ms. Jyoti and Ms. Daksha from the Inner Wheel Club of Chembur Session Update: The International Inner Wheel Club is an international organization of women spread in 103 countries
- [Outing for Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/outing-for-sadhana-vidyalaya-for-the-deaf/) - The physically challenged students of Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf were taken for an excursion to SanjayGandhi National Park on 3rd December 2017. 62 students and teachers participated in the excursion. A bus was arranged to take them from their school in Dadar to the park in Borivali. The students were very excited about the
- [Observance of World Human Rights Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/observance-of-world-human-rights-day/) - Observance of World Human Rights Day and Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur in association with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai group of Institutions organized a WALK on 9th December 2017 to observe two international days declared by United Nations viz. the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
- [Spoken English and Practice for the Play of Adult Literacy Programme 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/spoken-english-and-practice-for-the-play-of-adult-literacy-programme-2017-18/) - Date: 12th December, 2017 (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Resource Person: Dr. Swasti Dhar and B.Ed students Venue: Chembur Campus, Room No. 401 The session was divided into two halves with the first part dedicated to vocabulary building. Since the participants were practicing for a Christmas play, the vocabulary was linked to ‘Words associated with
- [Christmas Celebration of Adult Literacy Programme 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/christmas-celebration-of-adult-literacy-programme-2017-18/) - Date: 21st December, 2017 (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Venue: Chembur Campus, Ground Floor Soroptimist Sisters and the ALD participants celebrated Christmas with full gusto on the 21st December. Games such as Musical Chairs and Simon Says were arranged and the participants let their hair down and enjoyed themselves. Everyone posed with the Christmas tree
- [Kidz Carnival Returnz](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/kidz-carnival-returnz/) - On the occasion of Christmas and New Year Eve, Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur in association with Edukidz INTERNATIONAL School, Daycare and Evening activity centre , Tilak Nagar, organised ‘Kidz Carnival Returnz’ on 23rd December, 2017 to serve 25 orphanage children from Vatsalya Trust. Numerous fun filled activities were organised to bring about joy and togetherness
- [Skill Development of Adult Literacy Programme 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/skill-development-of-adult-literacy-programme-2017-18/) - Date: 18th January, 2018 (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Resource Person: Ms. Nasreen Khan and B. Ed. Students Venue: Chembur Campus, Room No. 402 and Computer Lab Today’s sessions on Skill development was taken up by Ms. Nasreen Khan who focused on ‘Waxing.’ Ms. Khan she explained the theory of the strokes to be used
- [Spoken English of Adult Literacy Programme 2017-2018](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/spoken-english-of-adult-literacy-programme-2017-2018/) - Date: 23rd January, 2018 (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Resource Person: Dr. Swasti Dhar Venue: Chembur Campus, Room No. 402 The session commenced with the prayer after which the students translated a paragraph on the Topic ‘Mumbai’ After working on the sentences on their own (via a worksheet), the students came up and wrote each
- [Margaret Clark, Associate Program Director, SIGBI Visit](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/margaret-clark-associate-program-director-sigbi-visit/) - Margaret Clark, the Assistant Programme Director, Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland visited Soroptimist International of Bombay Chembur on 5th February, 2018. They were happy to have along with them Andria, a member of SI Barbados (Past President Barbados and current PAC Barbados).The objective of her visit was to meet members of SI clubs
- [Valedictory Programme of Adult Literacy Programme 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/valedictory-programme-of-adult-literacy-programme-2017-18/) - On 22nd February 2018, the ALD session for the year 2017-18 came to an end with a Valedictory programme. Certificates were handed over to successful participants. The students performed on this day exhibiting their skills in dance, music etc. We were happy to have SIBC the SI sisters from Israel, Ms. Aliya Kedem along with
- [Women's Day 2018](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/womens-day-2018/) - Every year SIBC celebrates this day by felicitating women who have overcome all odds to establish themselves and Make a Difference. This year, SIBC in association with the Pillai Group of Institutions felicitated Ms. Shaheen Mistri, an exemplary social worker with the Soroptimist Excellence Award 2018. Shaheen Mistri is an Indian social activist and educator.
- [UN Visit](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/un-visit/)
- [Annual General Meeting](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/annual-general-meeting/) - SIBC conducted its Annual General Meeting on 27th April, 2018 at its registered office in Chembur. The meeting commenced with President Dr. Celina Joy presenting a review of the activities conducted in the term 2016-18. This was followed by the annual accounts presentation by Treasurer Ms. Mamta Patil. Dr. Daphne Pillai was felicitated for her
- [Community Service Day 2016-17](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/community-service-day-2016-17/) - The members of SIBC participated in Community Service Day organised by Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Group of Institutions on the 21st January, 2017. This unique community service program helps in fostering a spirit of giving among students and young people. Ms. Barbara Lanier, Founder Region Parliamentarian and Former President of SI El, Cerrito, San Francisco
- [Book Bank Project in collaboration with Goonj](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/book-bank-project-in-collaboration-with-goonj/) - Soroptimist International – Bombay Chembur organized a collection drive during the month of April 2018 of used and new school supplies like uniforms, notebooks, stationary, lunch boxes, water bottles across four schools in Mumbai (Dr. Pillai Global Academy – Panvel and Gorai, Mahatma School of Academics and Sports and Chembur English High School) and handed
- [International Women's Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day/) - International Women’s Day – Panvel SIBC celebrated International Women’s Day at the Panvel Campus by felicitating two exemplary women, Ms. Flavia Agnes, co-founder of “Majlis” and Ms. Priti Patkar, founder of “Prerana” with Soroptimist Excellence Awards 2017. International Women’s Day – Chembur Members of Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March
- [Workshop on English for Specific Purposes, Rasayani](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/workshop-on-english-for-specific-purposes-rasayani/) - SIBC in association with PHCACS conducted a three week workshop on “English for Specific Purposes” for the development of soft skills and conversational English for a group of 32 school dropouts n order to enhance the opportunities for a sustainable livelihood. The students are currently pursuing skill development courses at the Skill Development Institute, Rasayani.
- [International Yoga Day 2018](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-yoga-day-2018/) - SI Bombay Chembur (SIBC) in collaboration with Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce conducted a Yoga Session to mark the occasion of “The International Yoga Day” on 21st June, 2018. The session was for around sixty minutes with the female house-keeping staff of the Pillai HOC campus, Rasayani. The aim of this session
- [International Literacy Day 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-literacy-day-2023/) - On the occasion of international Literacy Day, SIBC in association with Mahatma HOCL School and Rotary Club of Patalganga organised a phonetics workshop for Grade 4 students of Primary School Parade, a small Zilla Parishad School on the 8th September, 2023. Around 50 students attended this session. This activity was done towards the fulfillment of
- [World Environmental Day 2018](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environmental-day-2018/) - Environment Day – Say No to Plastic SIBC in collaboration with the Early Years section of a chain of schools of MES organised various activities on 29th June 2018, for celebrating World Environment Day 2018. SIBC members trained teachers and students to put up skits and displayed the same together at the different school venues
- [Talk on Exam Anxiety and Coping Strategies](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/talk-on-exam-anxiety-and-coping-strategies/) - The Soroptimist Welfare Association (SWA) in association with the Women Development Cell (WDC) of Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Rasayani organized a webinar on Exam Anxiety and Coping Strategies on 23rd April, 2022. Ms. Komal Haware, Clinical Psychologist, Counselor, and Teacher was the resource person for the event. She spoke at length
- [International Yoga Day 2022](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-yoga-day-2022/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur in association with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research observed International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2022 by conducting a power packed yoga session for the underprivileged women who work as helpers at Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, New Panvel. The instructor for the session
- [International Literacy Day 2018](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-literacy-day-2018/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Engineering observed International Literacy Day 2018 by launching the initiative “Girls in Tech” with the overall objective to encourage women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). About 110 girls pursuing careers in Engineering attended the session. The session began with a welcome address by Soroptimist member Celina
- [Sneha Project 2018](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sneha-project-2018/) - Sneha- Personal Development and Pre-Vocational Skills Training for Underprivileged Girl Students Pursuing the Nurse Aide Programme August – November 2018 SI BOMBAY CHEMBUR conducted Personal development workshops and pre-vocational skills training for underprivileged girl students enrolled in the Nurse Aide Programme conducted by Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action (SNEHA). This project was conducted
- [Fistful of Grains](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fistful-of-grains/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur on the occasion of the Joy of Giving Week conducted the project ‘Fistful of Grain’ on the 4th October, 2018. The project aimed at collecting and providing food grains such as rice, moong dal, sugar and glucose biscuits to the underprivileged. The students of
- [World Environment Day: Say No to Plastic](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-say-no-to-plastic/) - In response to the SIGBI call for dedicated action against single plastic, SI Bombay Chembur conducted various campaigns in the month of June among the students of different ages who have the maximum stake in the sustainable future for the planet. On 20th June 2022, SI Bombay Chembur in association with Edukidz International, a leading
- [World Mental Health Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-mental-health-day/) - SIBC in association with the Pillai Group of Institutions observed World Mental Health Day on the 10th October, 2018. To mark this day an awareness talk and discussion on mental health and mental well being was organised for the students. The resource person for the event was Mr. Johnson Thomas, Co-Founder and Director of Aasra,
- [World Environment Day 2022](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2022/) - A week long awareness programme of World Environment was conducted by SIBC at the Chembur English High School from 20th to 25th June, 2022. Students enthusiastically participated in activities such as posters making, cloth bags, made decorative pots from single use plastic bottles with saplings and making green salads. They performed a skit conveying the
- [Jumble Sale 2018, Panvel](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-2018-panvel/) - A Jumble Sale was organized by the SIBC members on 12th October, 2018 at Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, Panvel. Around 200 people from nearby slums along with the helpers from the Panvel campus attended the sale. The sale had clothes, bedsheets, shoes, bags, toys and other household items collected by the SIBC members
- [International Day of Yoga 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-yoga-2025/) - SI Bombay Chembur celebrated the Yoga Day at Pillai College of Education & Research, New Panvel. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from student teachers, faculty members, and non-teaching staff. The primary objective was to create awareness about the transformative benefits of yoga and to encourage its integration into daily routines for a healthier lifestyle. The
- [Newspaper Drive 2018](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/newspaper-drive-2018/) - Newspaper Drive 2018 – Chembur English High School Chembur English High School Principal Ms. Annamma Paul and staff making a donation to SIBC collected through the newspaper drive.
- [World Environment Day 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2025/) - SI Bombay Chembur celebrated World Environment Day in collaboration with Pillai Group of Institutions with several programmes with students of all ages. SDG Covered: #13: Climate Action, #4: quality Education We teamed up with Pillai HOCL School in Rasayani to energise young minds towards environmental awareness. To begin with, a skit was performed by the
- [Recycle and Reduce](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/recycle-and-reduce/) - SIBC in association with Mount Litera School International, recycled and reused old uniforms by removing the logo and further donating it to under privileged school going children of Nareshwadi, Mumbai. Towards this project the students from Mount Litera School donated approximately 550 tshirts / shirts, 250 pants, 80 shorts, 50 jackets, 70 school bags, shoes
- [World Food Day & International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - Fistful of Grains 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-food-day-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty-fistful-of-grains-2025/) - SI Bombay Chembur got together with MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur to organise the community initiative ‘Fistful of Grains’ which commemorates World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The program aimed to address food insecurity in nearby slum areas and create awareness about the power of sharing
- [Girls in AI and Automation](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/girls-in-ai-and-automation/) - The week-long workshop “Girls in AI and Automation,” was jointly organized by Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC) and Society of Women Engineers, Pillai College of Engineering affiliate (SWE PCE). The workshop was a vibrant celebration of innovation, learning, and empowerment. Throughout the week, young women immersed themselves in cutting-edge sessions on artificial intelligence, automation, and
- [International Friendship Day 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-friendship-day-2025/) - Like last year, this year too we decided to celebrate International Friendship Day with our friendship club links to share a few cultural highlights of our respective regions with each other. On 27th July, over a Zoom meeting, we got together with SI Bangalore India, SI Llandudno UK and SI Tunbridge Wells UK, to get
- [Launch of Project PANKH: Year 3](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/launch-of-project-pankh-year-3/) - Based on resounding success during previous two years, we have emarked upon conducting the 3rd annual cycle of our Project PANKH. The project involves providing a series of workshops for both teachers and students of the municipal school, Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Shala, Podi 2, New Panvel for the overall holistic development of the school. It
- [World Organ Donation Day 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-organ-donation-day-2025/) - SI Bombay Chembur in association with Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur organised a Session on Organ Donation by ROTTO-SOTTO (Regional cum State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization), with an aim to raise awareness about Organ Donation among the students of education. The Resource Person for the event was Ms. Sujata Ashtekar. She addressed
- [Seminar on "Whispering Change: Revolutionizing Menstrual Hygiene"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/seminar-on-whispering-change-revolutionizing-menstrual-hygiene/) - SI Bombay Chembur in collaboration with the Women Development Cell (WDC) of Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani organised a Seminar titled “Whispering Change: Revolutionizing Menstrual Hygiene” on August 23, 2025. The Seminar was conducted by our Club Secretary Yvette Lee. It began with a general discussion of maintaining
- [Session on "Fearless You: A Self Defence Training Session for Women"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/session-on-fearless-you-a-self-defence-training-session-for-women/) - SI Bombay Chembur in association with the Women Development Cell (WDC) of Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani organised a training Session titled “Fearless You: A Self Defence Training Session for Women” to empower women with practical self-defence and confidence building strategies. The Resource Person for the workshop was
- [International Day for the Eradication of Poverty at DPGA Panvel](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty-at-dpga-panvel/) - On the occasion of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, SIBC collaborated with Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel for the project ‘Fistful of Grains’ on the 17th October, 2018. The students offered a fistful or more of grains such as rice, pulses, sugar etc. The teachers further donated Rs. 30/- and more grains
- [Webinar on POSCO ACT](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/webinar-on-posco-act/) - SIBC in Association with Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science (PCACS) organised a Webinar on POSCO ACT. The speaker for the Event was Adv. Raghav Bharat.
- [International Day of the Girl Child 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2025/) - SI Bombay Chembur in collaboration with the Women Development Cell (WDC) of MES Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani organised a Seminar titled “Girls on the Frontline: Leading Change, Shaping Futures” on 11th October, 2025 to observe “the International Day of the Girl Child 2025”. The theme for the day is –
- [Jumble Sale 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-2025/) - Our annual fundraiser, the very popular Jumble Sale was a runaway success this year too, held at Chembur English High School. The visitors from nearby poor communities were treated with bargain shopping and Mehndi stalls. The sale was inaugurated by our Founder president Dr. Daphne Pillai and managed by our members with volunteers from Pillai
- [National Conference on “Good Health & Wellbeing”](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/national-conference-on-good-health-wellbeing/) - SI Bombay Chembur collaborated with Pillai College of Education and Research, Panvel, to organise two national conferences in online mode. The first one on 14th October had the theme — “Good Health and Well-being” and it aimed to create awareness about the importance of physical and mental health and to promote holistic well-being among Educators,
- [National Conference on “Gender Equality in the Current Era”](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/national-conference-on-gender-equality-in-the-current-era/) - SI Bombay Chembur collaborated with Pillai College of Education and Research, Panvel, to organise two national conferences in online mode. The second conference was held on 16th October on the theme of “Gender Equality in the Current Era”, to serve as a platform for for reflection, dialogue, and the dissemination of research on Gender Equality,
- [International Day for the Eradication of Poverty at Edukidz International, Tilak Nagar](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty-at-edukidz-international-tilak-nagar/) - To commemorate ‘International Day for the Eradication of Poverty’ SIBC collaborated with edukidz International Pre-school, Daycare and Evening Activities, Tilak Nagar and organised a ‘World Food Day’ event on 23rd October, 2018. On this day, the edukidz toddlers brought a handful of different food grains which was collected together and handed over to Manav Jeevan
- [International Day of the Girl Child 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2024/) - Date: 11th October, 2024 SI Bombay Chembur observed the International Day of the Girl Child on 11th October with several activities as follows: Health Check-up Camp We organised a free health check-up camp for female students and female staff members of Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani in collaboration with their WDC.
- [16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-2024/) - SI Bombay Chembur had a hugely energetic run of observing 16 Days of Activism 2024. In collaboration with various instates of Pillai Group of Institutes, we organised awareness programmes, expert talks, street plays, poster campaigns etc. to cover several issues such as the POSH Law, Cyber Security, AIDS awareness, Domestic violence, Mental Health etc. SDGs
- [Menstrual Hygiene Project](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/menstrual-hygiene-project/) - Pillai College of Education and Research in association with SIBC installed a sanitary pad vending machine at the Chembur English High School and Junior College Campus on 25th October, 2018. The aim of this project is to ensure that adequate and basic sanitation facilities are available for female students during their menstrual periods and also
- [World AIDS Day 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-aids-day-2023/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel organised a skit performance illustrating misconceptions, challenges, and the importance of awareness in combating AIDS on 1st December, 2023. This was done on the occasion of World AIDS Day and around 40 students watched the play. This activity was done towards the fulfillment
- [Jumble Sale 2018, Chembur](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-2018-chembur/)
- [Meeting with SI Sisters from Belgium](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/meeting-with-si-sisters-from-belgium/) - On Saturday 9th November, 2018 at 6.30 p.m. in Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Soroptimist of SI Belgium Machtelt Van der Straeten and Patricia met Soroptimist Lata Krishnan of SI Bombay Chembur. SI Belgium is the Friendship Link club of SI Madurai. Machtelt and Patricia were on a tour of North India and due to
- [Bharat Nutrition Week](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bharat-nutrition-week/) - Date: 1st to 7th September, 2022 SI Bombay Chembur celebrated the ‘Bharat Nutrition Week’ along with Edukidz International chain of preschools. Good eating habits are best inculcated in the early years and this nutrition week helped us to reinforce the values of healthy eating habits among kids! They enjoyed the entire week with nutritious tiffins
- [SASHAKT Project 2018](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sashakt-project-2018/) - A session was organised on the topic ‘My First Period’ for girls of Grade 5 and 6 of Mahatma International School, Khanda Colony, Panvel on the 27th November, 2018. The session covered the topics of menstruation, menstrual hygiene and myths associated with it. Around 150 girl students attended this session. SIBC sisters, Ms. Munawira Kotyad-Pillai
- [International Literacy Day 2022](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-literacy-day-2022/) - To mark the International Literacy Day 2022, SIBC collaborated with Radiant Minds Preschool team for organising a book donation drive. We collected books, notebooks, stationery items, clothes, educational toys and food grains and donated the items to Manav Jeevan Trust which looks after an orphanage. Literacy is a fundamental right of every citizen. But it’s
- [Orange is the World - UN 16 Days of Activism](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/orange-is-the-world-un-16-days-of-activism/) - SIBC collaborated with the Women Development Cell of Pillai HOC College of Arts Science and Commerce to observed UN 16 Days of Gender Activism today with an objective to raise awareness about gender-based violence as a human rights issue at a local and regional level. Two movies were screened – ‘*_That Day After Everyday_*’ and
- [Outing for Sadhna Vidhalaya for the Deaf](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/outing-for-sadhna-vidhalaya-for-the-deaf/) - SIBC members organized a visit for the specially challenged students of Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf to an Adventure Park, Franav Farms on 14th December, 2018. 52 students and 10 teachers were present for the same. After a hot breakfast and tea, the students attempted all the games at the park. They enthusiastically participated in
- [International Women’s Day Celebrations](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-celebrations/) - This year like every year, SIBC collaborated with Pillai Group of Institutions to celebrate International Women’s Day with a variety of events with an aim to celebrate the work of women and to sensitise the students towards the rightful place of women in society. 7 March On 7 March, SIBC in collaboration with PIMSR observed
- [Uddeshya](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/uddeshya/) - SI Bombay Chembur (SIBC) partnered with Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce (MNDC) and the MCC Model Career Centre and CII Confederation of Indian Industries along with the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) to organize a career-ready program for young girls called Uddeshya. This project was conducted under the aegis of the
- [English for Specific Purposes Project 2018](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/english-for-specific-purposes-project-2018/) - SI Bombay-Chembur in association with Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani organised two-week long sessions on ‘English for Specific Purpose’ from 10th – 21st December, 2018 for the students of Pillai Skill Development Institute with an objective to acquaint them with the basics of functional English. The sessions covered various aspects of
- [SI Excellence Awards](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/si-excellence-awards/) - SIBC observed International Women’s Day 2019 by conferring the Soroptimist Excellence Award 2019 on Ms. Jyoti Mhapsekar, Co-Founder and President of Stree Mukti Sanghatana. A trophy, citation and a cheque for Rs. 10,000 was presented to her Speaking on the occasion Ms. Mhapsekar urged the audience to volunteer and participate in social service initiatives. She
- [International Women's Day 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-2019/) - SI Bombay Chembur associated with the Woman Development Cell of Pillai HOC College of Arts, Commerce and Science to organise a workshop on ‘Self Defence and Martial Arts’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2019. The facilitator for this session was Mr. Bhupendra Gaikwad, a trained martial art expert and trainer
- [Project Sashakt 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-sashakt-2023/) - Session on “Safe and Unsafe Touch” SIBC in association with Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel organised 2 separate sessions for students of Grade 1-3 and Grade 4-6 on Safe and Unsafe Touch. SIBC member Yvette Lee who is a counsellor and social worker facilitated these sessions. Around 200 students attended this session held between
- [International Day of Yoga 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-yoga-2023/) - SI Bombay Chembur celebrated International Day of Yoga with a big flourish. We collaboration with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research, Panvel; with edukidz INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL, Tilaknagar; Chembur English High School, Chembur; Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Chembur; and Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani.
- [Convocation Ceremony - English for Specific Purposes Project](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/convocation-ceremony-english-for-specific-purposes-project/) - Soroptimist International Bombay-Chembur in association with Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science & Commerce organised a Convocation Ceremony for students of Skill Development Institution on 12th March, 2019. The ceremony was for students who attended the two week ‘English for Specific Purposes’ workshop held in the month of December, 2018. Dr. Daphne Pillai, Founder President
- [World Environment Day 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2023/) - World Environment Day 2023 was celebrated by SI Bombay Chembur in association with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research. On 7th June, An interactive session was organized in Marathi for the help staff of the Pillai Campus on the theme of preventing and navigating plastic pollution. Prof. Krushna Sawant was invited
- [Collection of Old Newspapers (Raddi Drive)](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/collection-of-old-newspapers-raddi-drive/) - India is a country where households consume news daily through the print media. Newspapers and magazines arrive daily to each and every household. At the end of the day these accumulate as waste and are thrown away. SIBC decided to collect these old newspapers from all the 250 flats of Raheja Acropolis 1 Society and
- [Medical Testing Camp](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/medical-testing-camp/) - SIBC in collaboration with the Women Development Cell of Pillai College of Architecture conducted a testing camp for measuring the random blood sugar, haemoglobin levels and bone density of female architecture students and staff (females were preferred) of all departments in Pillai Campus. The testing camp was conducted on 21st September, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.
- [Jumble Sale, Chembur 2022](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-chembur-2022/) - Our most awaited fundraiser, the annual Jumble Sale was back with a bang after 3 years at Chembur English High School. Covid related protocols had prevented us from holding this activity for two consecutive years. We more than made up with our enthusiasm in collecting donations of used items in good condition such as sarees,
- [AGM 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/agm-2019/) - SI Bombay Chembur conducted their AGM on Monday, 22nd April, 2019.
- [World Mental Health Day 2022](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-mental-health-day-2022/) - SI Bombay Chembur on the occasion on World Mental Health Day conducted a session for teachers of Dr. Pillai Global Academy, Panvel on Self Care and managing of emotions on Monday, 10th October, 2022. Around 30 teachers attended the session by our member Yvette Lee, they very actively shared and discussed their coping strategies.
- ['Fistful of Grains' - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and World Food Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fistful-of-grains-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty-and-world-food-day/) - Date: 12th October, 2022 In association with Edukidz International chain of preschools, SI Bombay Chembur celebrated World Food Day as a day to appreciate the different foods that people all over the world get to indulge in, yet at the same time raise awareness of the growing hunger around the world. Students participated in our
- [Meeting With Sisters of SI Greater London](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/meeting-with-sisters-of-si-greater-london/) - Yvette Lee of SI Bombay Chembur met the sisters of SI Greater London on 27th May, 2019 at 63 Bayswater Road, London after which they headed to the Victoria and Albert Museum for a walking tour. Post the tour, over a cup of tea at the beautiful café of the museum, President Yvette and sisters
- [Jumble Sale, Panvel 2022](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-panvel-2022/) - Our most awaited fundraiser, the annual Jumble Sale was back with a bang after 3 years at Pillai Campus, Panvel. Covid related protocols had prevented us from holding this activity for two consecutive years. We more than made up with our enthusiasm in collecting donations of used items in good condition such as sarees, clothes,
- [Meeting with Sisters of SI of Liverpool](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/meeting-with-sisters-of-si-of-liverpool/) - President Yvette had the opportunity to meet sisters from SI Liverpool which is a 95 year old Club. She was warmly welcomed at dinner and coffee the next day where she had an opportunity to meet all the members and chat on common interests and on Club projects. She also had the chance to spend
- [Meeting with Sisters of SI of Bath](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/meeting-with-sisters-of-si-of-bath/) - Yvette from SI Bombay Chembur had the opportunities to meet the SI sisters of Bath over dinner and long and interesting conversations. President Jenny and other members of the veteran Club of SI Bath were present for the dinner. The immense knowledge and experience the members shared was commendable. During this dinner President Yvette was
- [SoroFesta, the 25th Charter Anniversary of SIBC](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sorofesta-the-25th-charter-anniversary-of-sibc/) - The Silver Jubilee celebrations of Soroptimist International of Bombay-Chembur was held on 15th October, 2022 at the Illusions Banquet Hall at Acres Club, Mumbai. Soroptimists from clubs various clubs across India joined in the celebrations – SI Bombay North, SI Bombay West, SI Bangalore, SI Calcutta, SI Pune Metro East. Veteran Soroptimists, Past NASI President
- [SOROFEST Magazine](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sorofest-magazine/) - ‘SOROFEST: The Silver Jubilee Magazine of SI Bombay Chembur’ was released by Ms. Jyoti Mhapsekar, President and co-founder of Stree Mukti Sanghatana on 15th October 2022, during the 25th Charter Celebration of the club at the Illusions Banquet Hall at Acres Club, Mumbai. The book consists of snapshots of SIBC’s journey over 25 years, summary
- [NIRMAL Design Competition 2022: Celebrating World Toilet Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/nirmal-design-competition-2022-celebrating-world-toilet-day/) - Date: 1st November, 2022 to 7th January, 2023 The main activity for observing World Toilet Day is conceptualising an annual inter-college competition, named as NIRMAL Design Competition, in partnership with MES Pillai College of Architecture, New Panvel. This was initiated in the year 2020. The 2nd round was organised in 2021. This year, NIRMAL 2022
- [Meeting With Ayushi of SI Calcutta](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/meeting-with-ayushi-of-si-calcutta/) - Yvette Lee from SI Bombay Chembur was able to meet a Soroptimist sister from India, the vivacious and extraordinary SI Calcutta member, Ayushi Kundu in London. They had a lovely evening on the banks of River Thames.
- [Awareness on "Narcotics and Drug Abuse"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/awareness-on-narcotics-and-drug-abuse/) - Date: November 2022 SI Bombay Chembur and Chembur English High School in collaboration with Chembur Police Station conducted an awareness session on narcotics and drug abuse for the students in the age group of 14 to 16 years. Senior Police Inspector Mr Londhe from the Crime Branch Mumbai Police spoke on the various aftereffects of
- [International Yoga Day 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-yoga-day-2019/) - SI Bombay-Chembur in association with Chembur English High School celebrated International Day of Yoga by organising a yoga session for the students. The facilitators for this session were yoga teachers from Arya Samaj Chembur and Patanjali Yogpeeth, both certified agencies by government of India. Around 65 students participated in the session and promised to teach
- [World Science Day for Peace and Development](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-science-day-for-peace-and-development/) - Date: 14th November, 2022 Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur observed the ‘World Science Day for Peace and Development’ in association with Edukidz International pre-school. Students were involved in developing appreciation towards science as they learnt about its role in bringing out the Covid vaccination. The teachers got the students to enact a skit prepared by SIBC.
- [International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women/) - Date: 26th November, 2022 Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur with PCER, Chembur and Stree Mukti Sanghatana observed International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Session was conducted by Advocate Ms. Uwalla Kadrekar, who delivered an expert talk on the topic ‘Women Rights & Laws’. She deliberated on the details of the provisions listed in
- [Project ADARSH](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-adarsh/) - Project ADARSH is our village adoption project. It is still in its infancy stage and the club members are doing need assessment as well as building rapport with the villagers. On the 3rd December, 2022 club members visited the village and distributed art books and supplies to the children of the Zilla Parishad School. Also
- [16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2022-23](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-2022-23/) - 25th November to 10th December, 2022 SI Bombay Chembur observed ‘16 Days of Activism 2022’ with several activities related to gender rights and end of violence against women. 1. Expert Talk on “Women’s Rights and Laws” SIBC in collaboration with Stree Mukti Sanghatana observed International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women on 26th November,
- [NASI EC and AGM 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/nasi-ec-and-agm-2019/) - Members Dr. Daphne Pillai, Dr. Celina Joy, Dr. Reni Francis and Yvette Lee in attendance at the NASI EC and AGM 2019 held in Bandra, Mumbai on 22nd and 23rd June, 2019.
- [Raddi Drive: Fund-Raising with Social Responsibility](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/raddi-drive-fund-raising-with-social-responsibility/) - On 28th September, our members, Dr. Sunita Wadikar and Ms. Sheetal Wadikar, organised a raddi collection drive at Raheja Residency, Chembur in which the residents and their kids heartily participated. A sum of RS. 4000 was raised by collecting and selling old newspapers to vendors who recycle them. The proceeds of this drive were donated
- [Blanket Collection and Distribution Drive 2022-23](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/blanket-collection-and-distribution-drive-2022-23/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) distributed around 250 blankets and 3 boxes of warm clothes to street dwellers in Navi Mumbai in January 2023. This was much needed with temperatures dropping in Mumbai. 500 biscuit packets were also distributed among children living on the street. The SDGs served were #1 and #3.
- [World Environment Day 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2019/) - SI Bombay Chembur conducted another awareness session on the occasion of World Environment with students of Chembur English High School on Friday, 28th June, 2019. The program started by showcasing a film on global warming to make the students aware about the effects of greenhouse gases and the impact of global warming. Following this students
- [Book Bank Project in collaboration with NGO Goonj](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/book-bank-project-in-collaboration-with-ngo-goonj/) - Soroptimist International – Bombay Chembur organized a collection drive during the month of April – June 2019 of used and new school supplies like uniforms, notebooks, stationary, lunch boxes, water bottles across three schools in Mumbai (Dr. Pillai Global Academy – Panvel and Gorai and Mahatma International School, New Panvel) and handed them over to
- [Power of a Second Chance - Adult Literacy Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/power-of-a-second-chance-adult-literacy-drive/) - SI Bombay Chembur initiated an Adult Literacy Drive for the lady support staff of Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel. The need assessment for the project was held on 3rd August, 2019. All of the maushis showed interest in the project which consists of literacy skills and skill development sessions. 27 maushis enrolled for the
- [International Literacy Day 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-literacy-day-2019/) - On the occasion of World Literacy, SI Bombay Chembur inaugurated their Adult Literacy Drive Project named’ Power of a Second Chance’. The project was inaugurated on 13th September, 2019 by Founder President, Dr. Daphne Pillai. The maushis (support staff) of Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel are participants of the program. 27 maushis enrolled for
- [Jumble Sale 2019, Chembur](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-2019-chembur/) - The Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur organized Jumble Sale, one of its mega fundraising events on 9th and 10th October, 2019 at the MES Chembur Campus to raise funds for the various charitable activities conducted by SIBC. Clothes, shoes, jewelry, curtains, bed sheets, books, bags, games and other household articles were collected that were in good
- [Newspaper Drive 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/newspaper-drive-2019/) - Newspaper Drive at Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New PanvelNewspaper Drive at Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New PanvelNewspaper Drive at Chembur English High SchoolNewspaper Drive at Chembur English High SchoolNewspaper Drive at Pillai College of Education and Research, ChemburNewspaper Drive at Raheja Towers, GovandiNewspaper Drive at Raheja Towers, Govandi
- [International Day of the Girl Child and World Mental Health Day 2020](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-the-girl-child-and-world-mental-health-day-2020/) - On account of International Day of the Girl Child and World Mental Health Day, ‘Digital Stree Shakti – Webinar on Online Safety of Girls’ was held on 10th October, 2020 by Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) with MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur in collaboration with Maharashtra State Commission for Women and Responsible Netism
- [It's Ok Not to be OK](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/its-ok-not-to-be-ok/) - To commemorate World Mental Health Day, SIBC conducted an awareness session with teacher trainee students on mental well- being. This session was facilitated by Ms. Swati Thoda, a Clinical Dietician – Pregnancy and Lactation Wellness, heartfulness meditation trainer. in her session she discussed the importance of mental well being and the need to remain calm
- [Jumble Sale, Panvel](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-panvel/) - SIBC members organized a Jumble Sale 16th October, 2019 at Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, New Panvel. The members collected usable clothes, bedsheets, shoes, bags, toys and other household items and put it up for sale at marginal prices starting from Rs. 10 to Rs. 500. The funds raised from the event will be
- [Project Share: Joy of Giving](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-share-joy-of-giving/) - SIBC in association with Edukidz International Tilak Nagar and Edukidz International, Powai successfully organized the Fistful of Grains drive on 17th October, 2019. Discussions on the issues of poverty, food wastage and hunger instilled the values of empathy, kindness and service to society among the 60 tiny toddlers. Other than providing for SDG 2, this
- [Personality Development Sessions at SNEHA](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/personality-development-sessions-at-sneha/) - Dr. Sunita Jain conducted the Sneha session on ‘Communication skills with special emphasis on Transactional Analysis’. The session was highly appreciated by the participants. A session on time management, anger management and Stress management was conducted by Ms. Namrata Saxena at Sneha, Santacruz on 19th October, 2019. It was an interactive and useful session to
- [Tree Plantation Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/tree-plantation-drive/) - SIBC along with Chembur English High School organized a Tree Plantation Drive for students from 5th to 10th grade. 400 saplings were handed over to students and teachers who were asked to plant it in their vicinity. State Bank of India and 93 Red FM were the sponsors to the event. The regional Manager of
- [16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/) - A session on Laws and Rights related to women was arranged by Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur in association with Stree Mukti Sangathan for the mothers of students studying in a school at Chembur, Mumbai. The resource person Ms. Rajashree Damle enlightened the participants on the various issues faced by women and the prospective solutions and
- [International Day of the Girl Child 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2023/) - On account of International Day of the Girl Child, SI Bombay Chembur and the Women Development Cell (WDC) of Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani jointly organized a guidance session titled “Digital Generation Our Generation” on 11th October, 2023. Our member Dr. Lata Menon coordinated the event. An engaging session led by
- [Webinar on "Environmental Re-engineering: Mitigating Plastic Pollution"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/webinar-on-environmental-re-engineering-mitigating-plastic-pollution/) - SIBC in association Pillai College of Education and Research organized a National Level Educational Webinar on the topic “Environmental Re-engineering: Mitigating Plastic Pollution” on the 14th October, 2023. Experts in the field shared their valuable knowledge about mitigation of plastic pollution. Around 100 participants including teachers, students and environmental activists attended the session. This activity
- [Fistful of Grains 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fistful-of-grains-2023/) - World Food Day, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty With a pledge to reduce poverty and hunger SI Bombay Chembur organised ‘Fistful of Grains’ drive in collaboration with edu edukidz INTERNATIONAL Preschool, Tilaknagar and Pillai College of Education and Research Chembur, on 16th and 17th October respectively. SDG covered: #1 No Poverty, #2 Zero
- [10th Anniversay Celebration Of Si Pune Metro East (SIPME)](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/10th-anniversay-celebration-of-si-pune-metro-east-sipme/) - Founder President Dr. Daphne Pillai, President Yvette Lee and President Elect Ms. Seeta Desai attended the 10th Anniversay celebration of SI Pune Metro East (SIPME) on Thursday, 30th January, 2020. It was a wonderful experience interacting with Sisters from the SIPME Club and also learning about their projects. SWA members also got the opportunity to
- [Dil Ki Baat](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/dil-ki-baat/) - 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
- [SASHAKT 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sashakt-2019/) - 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.
- [Donation to NGO Access Life Foundation](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/donation-to-ngo-access-life-foundation/) - 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.
- [English for Specific Purposes 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/english-for-specific-purposes/) - 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
- [Sadhana Vidyalaya](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sadhana-vidyalaya/) - 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
- [International Women's Day 2020](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-2020/) - 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
- [16 Days of Activism 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/16-days-of-activism-2023/) - 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
- [Covid-19: Flavours from your Homes](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/covid-19-flavours-from-your-homes/) - 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
- [Go Green- World Environment Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/go-green-world-environment-day/) - 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
- [Healthy Body... Healthy Mind...](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/healthy-body-healthy-mind/) - 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
- [Covid-19: Photothon - Life Diaries During Lockdown](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/covid-19-photothon-life-diaries-during-lockdown/) - 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
- [International Literacy Day 2020](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-literacy-day-2020/) - 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
- [International Day of Peace and Non-Violence 2020](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-peace-and-non-violence-2020/) - “Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means” – Ronald Reagan. To Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur organized an online quiz, as a part of the Observance of International Day of Peace and Non-Violence on 21st September, 2020.
- [Fund - Newspaper Drive 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fund-newspaper-drive-2024/) - 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.
- [Webinar on "Cyber Security"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/webinar-on-cyber-security/) - The world’s growing amazingly digital and hence it is important to be protecting and preserving our cyberspace more than ever before. Women generally fall victim to cyber-crime. Responsible Netism is a unique project of an NGO – Ahaan Foundation where they aim at equipping people with online safety. Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) along with Women
- [World Mental Health Day 2020](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-mental-health-day-2020/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in collaboration with the Social Service Committee of PiMSR hosted an International webinar on 10th October, 2020 to commemorate the UN World Mental Health Day. The topic for discussion was “Building Resilience”. The speakers for the day were Ms. Andrea Sinnot, Executive Committee member of SI Amounderness, UK, our Friendship Link
- [Dreamcatcher Making Workshop](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/dreamcatcher-making-workshop/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) organized a Dreamcatcher Making workshop for the children of Dongri Shelter Home on 10th October, 2020. This was done to commemorate the International Girl Child Day. The workshop was organized in partnership with wonderwheelstore.com and Prerana Anti Human Trafficking Organization. The materials were sent to the shelter a few days before
- [Jewellery Making Workshop](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jewellery-making-workshop/) - In collaboration with Pillai HOC College of Architecture, we conducted a Jewellery Making Workshop for the support staff ladies of the college, to teach them the skills and equip with entrepreneurship spirit.
- [Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Awareness Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-awareness-drive/) - On 5th April 2024, Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur in association with Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research organised a Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Awareness Drive for school students of class 6th to 9th of the Mahatma International School with the objective of instilling compassion, empathy and understanding towards animals. The drive included various
- [World Environment Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2024/) - We at SIBC celebrated Environment Week along with Chembur English High School. A multi-day programme was charted out to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices among the students. Various activities were organized throughout the week to engage the students. We conducted poster making, animal face mask making, waste management session, best out
- [World Habitat Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-habitat-day/) - On 15th October 2020, Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel and Pillai HOC College of Education and Research, Rasayani in collaboration with Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) organized a webinar on “World Habitat Day: 1 Minute Habit Formation” The session witnessed an online gathering of around 130 participants from the field of education. The
- [Fistful of Grains 2020-21](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fistful-of-grains-2020-21/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur and Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research, New Panvel undertook the Fistful of Grains project. During this period of pandemic with trying and tough times for people all around us, the project of Fistful of Grain was indeed the need
- [National Goodwill and Friendship 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/national-goodwill-and-friendship-2024/) - Our Past president and current PAC met up with members of SI Cochin in Bombay and exchanged ideas of mutual interest.
- [SASHAKT 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sashakt-2024/) - An eye check-up for students of Chembur English High School was conducted in association with Inner wheel Club of Rotary Chembur. This was to ensure their healthy vision. The Objective was to screen students for common vision problems. To identify any students who may need further evaluation or corrective measures. To raise awareness about the
- [World Toilet Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-toilet-day/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) collaborated with Pillai College of Architecture, Navi Mumbai to observe World Toilet Day – an official United Nations international observance day falling on 19 November every year to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. This action is linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of “water and sanitation for
- [16 Days of Activism- Orange the World](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/16-days-of-activism-orange-the-world/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in collaboration with Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Chembur and Stree Mukti Sangathana organized an interactive webinar on 8th December, 2020 titled, ‘Ki and Ka: Balancing Gender Roles’. The resource person for the session, Ms. Urmila Suresh Salunkhe, Gender Expert and Sr. Program Coordinator, Akshara Project spoke on
- [Meeting with Members of SI Llandudno](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/meeting-with-members-of-si-llandudno/) - A meeting on Zoom platform was conducted with members of SI Llandudno, friendship link of SI Bombay Chembur, on 12th January, 2021. Members of both clubs introduced each other, and discussions on activities of both clubs were held. Both clubs also explored the various possibilities for collaboration in their activities. Ms. Madhu Chako of SI
- [Blanket Collection and Distribution Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/blanket-collection-and-distribution-drive/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) organized a Blanket collection and distribution drive in January, 2021. Every year the families living on the streets suffer from severe illness due to the low night temperatures. SIBC, in collaboration with Mahatma Education Society, collected blankets and warm clothing from their six campuses across Mumbai. About 50 cartons of blankets
- [Textbook Donation Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/textbook-donation-drive/) - SIBC donated textbooks, notebooks, and other stationery items to around 20 children in Santosh Bhavan, Nalasopara, a significantly marginalized slum community in Mumbai, mainly migrant workers who have now returned Mumbai. This was done with the help of a local community worker with whom we have been in touch. The books will help the young
- [Ankuran-Si Centenary Tree Plantation Project](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/ankuran-si-centenary-tree-plantation-project/) - Members of the Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) kicked off the tree plantation drive to observe the centenary celebrations of SI International at two villages Viz. Warwaal wadi (an Adivasi village of 35 families) and Kharpada Dushmi, located at the outskirts of Mumbai. Fruit-bearing trees were planted after a meeting with the residents of the village
- [Adarsh, Village Adoption Project](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adarsh-village-adoption-project/) - As mentioned above Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) members planted fruit bearing trees Warwaal wadi, Pen, an Adivasi village consisting of 35 families. Post the tree plantation, the members met with all the villagers and discussed their problems and needs. Blankets were also distributed to the families. SIBC plans to adopt this village and over a
- [International Women’s Day 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-2021/) - International Women’s Day – Women on the frontline against Covid-19- Interactive session and Short firm screening Taking into consideration the contribution of women during COVID Pandemic and the theme of UN Women – “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in COVID-19 world”, Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in collaboration with Women Development Cell (WDC) and
- [Webinar on "Aspire to Inspire"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/webinar-on-aspire-to-inspire/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) Commerce, in association with Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts, conducted a Webinar titled “Aspire to Inspire” on 13th March, 2021 to strengthen the move towards women empowerment. Dr. Reni Francis, Principal, Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur, Mumbai, also a Soroptimist, was the resource person for the day. Dr.
- [United Nations Commission on Status of Women CSW 65 on "Women in Leadership: Faith’s Perspective"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/united-nations-commission-on-status-of-women-csw-65-on-women-in-leadership-faiths-perspective/) - Dr. Daphne Pillai, Founder President of Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC), was invited to speak at the United Nations Commission on Status of Women CSW 65 on the topic “Women in Leadership: Faith’s Perspective” organized by the National Board of Catholic Women (NBCW) which is a body of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This
- [Project Khushi, Spreading Happiness During the Pandemic](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-khushi-spreading-happiness-during-the-pandemic/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC), in association with MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur organised a ‘Donate a Meal Drive’ to provide food to orphanages and shelter homes who were affected by the second wave of Covid. The collection was open for ten days starting on 30th April, 2021. SIBC also donated an oxygen
- [International Day of Yoga 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-yoga-2021/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (Soroptimist Welfare Association) in association with Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research observed International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2021. This day has been celebrated annually on June 21 since the year 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. The theme for 2021 is
- [International Day of Yoga](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-yoga/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (Soroptimist Welfare Association), in association with Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research observed International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2021. The theme for 2021 was “Yoga for Wellbeing”, the need of the hour considering the challenging time the whole world is going through due to the pandemic. The one-hour
- [Nasi Project - Asha](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/nasi-project-asha/) - SIBC flagged off the National Project ASHA in July 2021. During the COVID times, street vendors / small businesses have been significantly impacted. Most people are shopping online with the result that street vendors like vegetable / fruit / flower vendors and small-time businesswomen are having a challenging time running their homes. Through this project,
- [Organ Donation Day 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/organ-donation-day-2021/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel organized a talk titled “From Dust to Life” by Ms. Jaya Jairam, Project Head at Mohan Foundation to observe the Organ Donation Day on 13th August, 2021. The project aimed to bridge the gap between the need and the availability of organs by
- [Bharat Nutrition Week 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bharat-nutrition-week-2021/) - On the occasion of ‘Bharat Nutrition Week 2021’ ‘Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur’ in association with Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science (Autonomous), New Panvel, organized a seminar on ‘Good Nutrition: A key to women’s health & well-being” for women sub-staff in the campus on 4th September, 2021. The speaker for the seminar was Dr.
- [International Literacy Day 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-literacy-day-2021/) - To celebrate International Literacy Day, Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in association with Wonder Wheel Online Store and Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur started an online campaign where donors could donate school bags, stationery and other educational supplies for marginalized children studying in schools in Mumbai and nearby villages. The educational supplies collected were
- [International Day of the Girl Child 2021-22](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2021-22/) - On the occasion of this UN Day SIBC visited or partner NGO, Prerna Naunihal Center, Kharghar, a shelter home for rescued CSWs and children of CSWs. We organized a Warli Art session for the girls and also spent time interacting and playing games with them. We also donated a sum of Rs. 20,500/- given by
- [World Mental Health Day 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-mental-health-day-2021/) - SIBC in association with Pillai Group of Institutions organized a Webinar on the topic “Mind It” for school and college students on mental health and suicide prevention on 8th October, 2021. Mr. Nelson Vinod Moses, Founder Suicide Prevention India was the resource person for the session and the session was live on YouTube. Around 700
- [Adarsh, Village Adoption Project 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adarsh-village-adoption-project-2021/) - In continuation with various activities that we have done with our adopted village in Warmal, Raigadh, SIBC collaborated with the NSS unit of Pillai HOC college of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani and Rotary Club, Patalganga and organized a Medical Camp and eye check-up camp for all the villagers on 16th October, 2021. Free medicines
- [Joy of Giving Week 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/joy-of-giving-week-2021/) - The project was a fundraiser with the specific aim of sponsoring one week at the rate of Rs. 500 per family of three (child and two parents) meal for the inmates of Access Life. Access Life is an Indian NGO that provides support to children (who are suffering from cancer) and their families (two parents).
- [World Toilet Day 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-toilet-day-2021/) - The Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) got together with MES Pillai College of Architecture, Navi Mumbai to observe World Toilet Day – an official United Nations international observance day falling on 19 November every year to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. This action is linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of “water
- [International Day For Eradication Of Poverty 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-for-eradication-of-poverty-2021/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) organized a “Fistful of Grains” drive at Edukidz International, a leading preschool chain in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to observe the “International Day for Eradication of Poverty” on 21st November 2021. The proceeds of the donation were given to Manav Jeevan Sena Trust, which runs an orphanage. The initiative instilled the
- [Webinar on "The Genesis of Human Rights Law in India with Special Reference to Women’s Rights"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/webinar-on-the-genesis-of-human-rights-law-in-india-with-special-reference-to-womens-rights/) - To observe 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, SIBC, in association with Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research organized a Webinar on the topic “The Genesis of Human Rights Law in India with special reference to Women’s Rights on 6th December 2021”. The speaker for the Webinar was Ms. Ayushi Kundu, an advocate
- [Lock The Ribbon – World Aids Day 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/lock-the-ribbon-world-aids-day-2021/) - The Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) got together with MES Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur to showcase a skit to observe World Aids Day on 1st December, 2021. The skit was performed to increase awareness about Aids as well as sensitize the issues surrounding the same. Around 100 B.Ed. students were a part of
- [SIBC Luncheon](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sibc-luncheon/) - SIBC members gathered for a luncheon for the first time after the pandemic hit the World on 4th December, 2021. The members deepened the bonds of friendship over good food, lots of laughter and made good memories together.
- [Women's Equality Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/womens-equality-day-2024/) - SI Bombay Chembur got together with the Women Development Cell (WDC) of Pillai HOC College of Arts Science and Commerce Rasayani, to organise a ‘Training Session on Self-Defence for Women’ on 29th August, 2024 on the occasion of Women’s Equality Day. The Resource Person for the event was Mr. Subhash Patil (Raigad Taekwondo Association) and
- [Prevention of Sexual Harrasment at the Workplace](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/prevention-of-sexual-harrasment-at-the-workplace/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) along with The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Women Development Cell (WDC) of Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science & Commerce, organized a webinar on the topic “Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace” on 9th December, 2021. The resource person for the webinar was Advocate Shraddha Abhijit Yadav. She covered
- [World Human Rights Day 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-human-rights-day-2021/) - World Human Rights Day is celebrated worldwide on 10th December, 2021. Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in association with Chembur English High School & PCER Chembur arranged an informative program on the occasion of World Human Rights Day, for the students of standard 9th. The S.Y. B.Ed. students from the English Pedagogy class planned, performed and
- [Blanket Collection and Distribution Drive 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/blanket-collection-and-distribution-drive-2021/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC)distributed around 250 blankets and 3 boxes of warm clothes to street dwellers in Mumbai on Tuesday, 21st December, 2021. This was much needed with temperatures dropping in Mumbai. 500 biscuit packets were also distributed among children living on the street. The SDGs served were #1 and #3
- [Talk by Dr. Daphne Pillai on Hybrid Education](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/talk-by-dr-daphne-pillai-on-hybrid-education/) - Dr. Daphne Pillai was a speaker at a webinar organized by Soroptimist International, Bangalore on the occasion of World Education Day which was observed on 24th January, 2022. The other speakers were Margaret Clark of UK, President of NAWO (National Association of Women’s Organizations) Farzana Dohadwalla, Author, Thought leader and Curriculum Developer. The session can
- [Project Pankh 2024-25](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-pankh-2024-25/) - On 8th October, 2024, SI Bombay Chembur kick-started the second annual cycle of PROJECT PANKH – a long term project of a series of workshop for the teachers and students of the municipal school, Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Shala, Podi 2, New Panvel for the overall holistic development of the school. This is a collaborative effort
- [World Cancer Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-cancer-day/) - On 4th February, 2022 SWA in association with Pillai College of Education and Research conducted an expert talk on World Cancer Day on the topic – Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer focusing on breast and Cervical Cancer and raising awareness about early detection, prevention, and care including surgical options for treatment of cancer. There were
- [International Day of Women and Girls in Science](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in collaboration with Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science organized a webinar on ‘Women in STEM’ on 10th February, 2022, with the motive of empowering and celebrating female contribution as well as development in the fields of STEM. The speakers of the webinar were Ms. Munawira Kotyad, Soroptimist member, Founder
- [Session on De-addiction and Sex Education](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/session-on-de-addiction-and-sex-education/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association in collaboration with Chembur English High School organized an interactive session on De-addiction and Sex Education on 11th February, 2022 to make healthy decisions about sex & sexuality. The session was organized for around 150 boys of Std 8th 9th and 10th. Resource person for the talk was Mr. Chandrakant Sarvagod from
- [Safe and Unsafe Touch](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/safe-and-unsafe-touch/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association in collaboration with Chatiyara Football Academy, Kerala organized a session on Safe and Unsafe Touch in Malayam for 35 children on the 19th February, 2022. This was the first time that a session of this sort was organized for the students who belong to a rural community. The project focused on SDG
- [Joy of Giving 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/joy-of-giving-2024/) - An amount of Rs. 90,605 was collected through donations during the Joy of Giving Week 2025. The cheque was handed over to Access Life Foundation, an NGO that takes care of cancer affected children.
- [Soroptimist Excellence Awards](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/soroptimist-excellence-awards/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2022 by honouring Ms. Lara Jesani, an independent litigator with her primary practice based out of Bombay High Court and National Green Tribunal. She takes up cases of human rights violations, in particular constitutional, environmental, development, and anti-corruption matters, death penalty / criminal cases,
- [International Women’s Day 2022](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-2022/) - On the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2022 focusing on SDG #5 “Gender Equality”, Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) and Pillai College of Education and Research Chembur, in collaboration with ‘Responsible Netizen’ organized an event named webinar ‘Cyber Sakhi’. The session was attended by all the faculties and students of F.Y. B.Ed. and
- [Dr. Daphne Pillai CSW](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/dr-daphne-pillai-csw/) - Dr. Daphne Pillai was a speaker at CSW66, organized by the National Board of Catholic Women, England and Wales on 15th March, 2022 on the topic “Water: Climate Change and Life Chances for Girls and Women”. The talk can be viewed at https://daphnepillai.com/global-links/nbcw-csw66/
- [World Water Day 2022](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-water-day-2022/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association in collaboration with Pillai College of Architecture organized an expert lecture by Prof. Nandan Mungekar on the topic of Rainwater Harvesting on 22nd March, 2022 on the occasion of World Water Day. The talk was conducted for the benefit of architecture students and faculty members and teach architecture students techniques and methods
- [Fellowship Lunch](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fellowship-lunch/)
- [NASI AGM at Madurai 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/nasi-agm-at-madurai-2023/) - Our members, Ms. Preeti Pawar, President Elect, and Ms. Yvette Lee, Past President and current PAC as also NASI Communication Officer attended the NASI AGM in Madurai held on 24th June, 2023. Ms. Lee also participated in the NASI Executive Committee meeting. They took the opportunity to bond and network with members of various SI
- [AGM of the Soroptimist Welfare Association 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/agm-of-the-soroptimist-welfare-association-2023/) - The Annual General Body Meeting for the year 2022-23 of SOROPTIMIST WELFARE ASSOCIATION (SIBC) was held on Friday, 30th June, 2023 at 3:45 p.m. at Panvel Campus. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid mode whereby 13 members were physically present and 7 members joined via zoom. Annual reports and accounts were presented and activities
- [Cancer Awareness Campaign](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cancer-awareness-campaign/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Arts, Commerce, Science, Panvel organised a Session on “Cancer Awareness” on 10th July, 2023. The invited speakers were Dr. Priya Eshpuniyani and Dr. Pushpak Chirmade, well-known medical experts, who enlightened an audience of students and teachers about prevention and early detection of cancer.
- [T-Shirt Gifting to Workers](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/t-shirt-gifting-to-workers/) - SIBC member Sita Desai, as a gesture of goodwill, graciously donated 300 odd brand-new export quality T-shirts to be gifted to support staff and construction workers at Pillai Campus, Panvel. We organised an event of distributing the first lot of T shirts to a small group at the hands of our founder president Dr. Daphne
- [International Organ Donation Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-organ-donation-day/) - On the occasion of International Organ Donation Day, SI Bombay Chembur in collaboration with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai College of Education and Research Chembur, organized a session conducted by Regional and State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation, ROTTO-SOTTO. The main objective of this event was to create awareness among the B.Ed. students about the need
- [International Women’s Day 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-womens-day-2025/) - On 8th March, 2025, SIBC in collaboration with PHCER and PHiMSR, Rasayani celebrated International Women’s Day with great enthusiasm and commitment to promoting gender equality. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Noorjehan Safia Niaz, a renowned advocate for gender justice. The theme for this year’s celebration was “Accelerate Action”, focusing on
- [Women’s Equality Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/womens-equality-day/) - SI Bombay Chembur celebrated Women’s Equality Day in collaboration with Women Development Cell of the Pillai Group of Institutions, at their Panvel Campus, by felicitating two dynamic young women who charted a different path and made a mark in careers that traditionally belong to men. Major Priyanka Gupta, an architect by training became an Indian
- [World Cancer Day 2022-23](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-cancer-day-2022-23/) - Date: 6th February, 2023 SIBC observed World cancer Day in association with MES Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur by organising an expert talk on the topic – “Role of Teachers in dealing with children undergoing treatment for Cancer”. The talk was delivered by Dr. Sandra Pinto, Former Deputy Manager and Principal, CanShala, Mumbai.
- [World Suicide Prevention Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-suicide-prevention-day/) - On account of World Suicide Prevention Day, SI Bombay Chembur and the Women Development Cell (WDC) of Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Rasayani jointly organized a guidance session titled “Empowering Minds: Strategies of Suicide Prevention and Mental Well-being” on 11th September, 2023. Ms. Ipsita Chatterjee, founder/CEO of “Thehraav…..ठेहराव” and a psychologist, spoke
- [Bharat Nutrition Week 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bharat-nutrition-week-2023/) - We celebrated Bharat Nutrition week in collaboration with Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Panvel. A session titled, ‘Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions on Exercise’ was organised for the girl students of the college. The resource speaker was Dr. Shweta Vaishnav, a well-known physiotherapist who gave a proper medical knowledge about fitness and exercise
- [Awareness Session on "Financial Literacy for Women"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/awareness-session-on-financial-literacy-for-women/) - SIBC in association with Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel arranged a session on financial literacy for the women support staff of the school. Most of the women work as cleaning assistance in the school and are illiterate or have basic literacy skills. In the session they were explained about the linking of financial and
- [Joy of Giving Week 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/joy-of-giving-week-2023/) - SI Bombay Chembur observed the ‘Joy of Giving Week’ with two projects. The first was a fund raising drive conducted by our members Ms. Sheetal Wadikar and Dr. Sunita Wadikar. The collected amount was donated to Access Life, a temporary home for children who visit Mumbai for cancer treatment. Second, we collaborated with edukidz INTERNATIONAL
- [World Mental Health Day 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-mental-health-day-2023/) - SI Bombay Chembur observed World Mental Health Day with PCER, Chembur in collaboration in organizing a Street Play at various locations. It was a fun way of spreading awareness on the issues related to mental health. Our member Dr. Reni Francis co-ordinated the project. The title of the street play: How are you? Are you
- [Cleanliness Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cleanliness-drive/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur observed the Swachhata Abhiyan with edukidz INTERNATIONAL Preschool, Tilaknagar on 3rd October. The students of eduKidz spent an hour and a half in the cleanliness drive and cleaned their school lawn and surrounding area, with the guidance of their teachers. They picked up chocolate rapper, leaves, paper and other materials littered
- [International Day for Women and Girls in Science](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-for-women-and-girls-in-science/) - Date: 11th February, 2023 SIBC observed International Day for Women and Girls in Science on 11th February, 2023 in association with MES Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur. An expert talk titled, ‘My Life- My Science: Challenges faced by Women in Science’, by Dr. Shobona Sharma, Retd Senior Professor, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,
- [Visit of SIGBI President and Program Director](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-of-sigbi-president-and-program-director/) - Date: 18th to 20th February, 2023 SI Bombay Chembur hosted President Cathy Cottridge and Program Director Lindsay Green from Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) on the Mumbai leg of their India visit. Cathy and Lindsay were received at the airport on 18th February by SIBC members Yvette Lee and Preeti Pawar. On
- [Marathi Bhasha Divas 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/marathi-bhasha-divas-2023/) - On the occasion of Marathi Bhasha Divas on 27th February 2023, the students for the Social Service Committee in association with Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur distributed Marathi story books and stationery to the students of Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule School, Podi, New Panvel. The students from the Social Service Committee interacted with the 40 children of
- [Jumble Sale at Chembur 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-at-chembur-2023/) - SIBC held its signature fund-raising with a social twist, aka the Jumble Sale at Chembur English High School premises. A sizable collection of clothes, toys and other household items, all in good and usable condition, was donated by the members, teachers, residents of Raheja Residency etc. These items were sorted and displayed for sale at
- [Soroptimist Excellence Award 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/soroptimist-excellence-award-2023/) - Date: 8th March, 2023 On the International Women’s Day, Soroptimist Excellence Award 2023 was conferred on Ms. Swathi Mukherjee, Managing Trustee, Vatsalya Foundation, an NGO which is a pioneering organization that works with street children in the city, through its multidimensional approach of outreach, child-to-child contact, support centres and open shelter home among others. Ms.
- [Sashakt Project at SIGBI](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sashakt-project-at-sigbi/) - Our SASHAKT project was shared as a Program helping adolescents at the SIGBI Pre-Conference PAC meeting. Aligning to SDG’s 3, 4 and 5 of the United Nations, SI Bombay Chembur launched a project named SASHAKT in 2018 to advocate and create awareness on many taboo and less discussed topics. As a part of this project,
- [English for Specific Purposes Workshop](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/english-for-specific-purposes-workshop/) - February, March 2023 SIBC in collaboration with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Rasayani organised the ‘English for Specific Purposes Workshop’ for the Students at Pillai Skill Development Institute from 22nd February to 3rd March, 2023. The objective of the programme is to enhance language and communication skills for the
- [Dr. Reni Francis at London SIGBI Conference](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/dr-reni-francis-at-london-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.
- [Project Asha](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-asha/) - Project Asha helps women entrepreneurs from marginalised communities through financial aid and mentorship. Under this project 2 women were given financial aid to start and grow their business of a food cart respectively.
- [World Earth Day - Beach Cleaning Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-earth-day-beach-cleaning-drive/) - On the occasion of World Earth Day, SIBC in association with student volunteers from Chembur English High School visited Juhu Beach in Mumbai and did a beach cleaning drive. The student picked up garbage on the beach and also spoke to the public about the need to keep the beach clean. This activity was done
- [Computer Literacy and Skills Class](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/computer-literacy-and-skills-class/) - Power of a Second Chance Computer Literacy and Skills class was held for women living in slum communities in Mumbai. A 3 week basic computer course was held where the women were taught MS Office, usage of the internet and how to avoid cyber crime.
- [SIBC Bags Best Practice Award 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sibc-bags-best-practice-award-2023/) - 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
- [Wall Painting at a Local School](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/wall-painting-at-a-local-school/) - 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
- [Cyber Security and Responsible Netism](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cyber-security-and-responsible-netism/) - 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
- [Minithon 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/minithon-2024/) - 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
- [Outreach for the Elderly](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/outreach-for-the-elderly/) - 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
- [Fellowship Lunch 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fellowship-lunch-2024/) - 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.
- [National Science Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/national-science-day-2024/) - 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
- [National Science Day with Zilla Parishad School](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/national-science-day-with-zilla-parishad-school/) - 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.
- [Soroptimist Excellence Award 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/soroptimist-excellence-award-2024/) - 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
- [Joy of Giving](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/joy-of-giving/) - The Soroptimist Welfare Association Chembur organized a mega fundraising event on the 11th, 12th and 13th of October, 2012 to raise funds to support their future activities. This mega event comprised of Raffle Draw, Food Mela and Jumble Sale and was held at the MES Chembur Campus. The funds collected from this will be used
- [World Environment Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day/)
- [Shaping Minds](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/shaping-minds/)
- [Report - Feature on Dr. Daphne Pillai in "SAVVY" Magazine](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/report-feature-on-dr-daphne-pillai-in-savvy-magazine/)
- [Workshop on "Exploring Mental Health of Females"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/workshop-on-exploring-mental-health-of-females/) - 11th March SI Bombay Chembur in collaboration with the Women Development Cell of Pillai HOC College of Arts Science and Commerce, Rasayani, organised a workshop on Exploring Mental Health of Females on 11th March, 2024 on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The theme of this day was “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”. The resource
- [Students stage nukkad natak to sensitise people on mental health](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/students-stage-nukkad-natak-to-sensitise-people-on-mental-health/) - https://epaper.hindustantimes.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=3116643ed59&imageview=0 “In a vibrant display of creativity and social responsibility, the second-year B.Ed. Students of MES’s Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur, in collaboration with Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC), took to the streets to mark World Mental Health Day.” Hindustan times has covered SIBC’s fantastic initiative of organising a street play on the occasion
- [Project Pankh 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-pankh-2024/) - SIBC in collaboration with Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research launched Project PANKH on 27th June, 2023 for the period June 2023 to March 2024. This collaborative long term project between Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research and SIBC has a goal to provide a series of 20 workshops for both teachers and
- [Project ASHA 2023-24](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-asha-2023-24/) - In keeping with the objectives of SIBC’s Project ASHA that helps women entrepreneurs from marginalised communities through financial aid and mentorship, two small scale entrepreneurs, Ms. Noor Jahan Anjar Alam Shaikh, and Ms. Maya Aappas Mane were given financial assistance of ₹ 5,000/- each to set up their tailoring units in their locality. This initiative
- [AGM 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/agm-2024/) - The AGM for the year 2023-24 was held on 4th May. PAC Yvette Lee presented a comprehensive report on the year long activities. The accounts were presented by the treasurer Mamta Patil. It was also the time to acknowledge and appreciate the work done by the outgoing governing body (2022-24) and welcome the newly elected
- [Visit of Sandra Dou from SI Club of Fort De France Martinique](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-of-sandra-dou-from-si-club-of-fort-de-france-martinique/) - SIBC members Preeti Pawar, Yvette, Mamta Patil, Reni Francis and Parveen Arif met Sandra and her husband from SI Fort De France, Martinique. We shared information about our projects with her and as always they were in awe of the work we do. We further discussed the projects of their club and their travel plans
- [Six Day Workshop on "Girls in Robotics"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/six-day-workshop-on-girls-in-robotics/) - SI Bombay Chembur lent its support to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Pillai College of Engineering (PCE) to conduct a 6-Day Workshop on ‘Girls in Robotics’, held between 6th to 11th May, 2024. 90 students from Class VI to Class X from different schools in the region attended the 6 day long workshop
- [Adult Literacy Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adult-literacy-day/)
- [Empowered Through Literacy](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/empowered-through-literacy/)
- [International Day of Yoga 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-yoga-2024/) - SI Bombay Chembur celebrated the International Yoga Day in collaboration with Pillai Group of Institutions with several yoga related activities for students or support staff respectively. SDG Covered: #3 – Good Health and Well-being 21st June, 2024 On June 21, in association with Chembur English High School and Junior College, we celebrated International Yoga Day
- [SIBC Hosts NASI EC and AGM](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sibc-hosts-nasi-ec-and-agm/) - SI Bombay Chembur had the privilege to host the NASI Executive Committee Meeting and Annual General Body Meeting on 29th June, 2024. Besides the NASI Board Members, soroptimists from all over India were in attendance. The EC and AGM were followed by an evening of fellowship with the theme of ‘Shimmer & Shine’, filled with
- [World International Justice Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-international-justice-day-2024/) - SIBC in collaboration with Women Development Cell of PCER, Chembur, organised an online session on the occasion of World Day of International Justice, for the students and teachers of the college. The theme for this event was “Advancing Women’s Rights and Social Justice in India: Progressing towards Gender Equality.” The keynote speaker for the event
- [Puppet Making Workshop 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/puppet-making-workshop-2024/) - SI Bombay Chembur in association with Radiant Minds Preschool Chembur, conducted a puppet making workshop for the teachers of Karunya Trust, an organisation that works for underprivileged youth and children, including kids of rag pickers. These teachers were finding it difficult to retain the attention of the children and create interest among them in learning.
- [International Friendship Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-friendship-day-2024/) - We at SIBC celebrated International Friendship Day on Sunday, 28th July 2024 at 4.30 pm over an hour of online fun session with our friendship link clubs SI Bangalore and SI Tunbridge. The members of the 3 clubs met over a virtual cup of coffee and shared a little bit of our art and culture
- [World Organ Donation Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-organ-donation-day-2024/) - SI Bombay Chembur tied up wih Regional cum State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (ROTTO-SOTTO) and MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur, to observe the World Organ donation day. An online talk was arranged for the students and teachers of PCER Chembur. Ms. Sujata Ashtekar, Consultant, IEC, Regional and State Organ and Tissue
- [International Literacy Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-literacy-day-2024/) - Date: 8th September, 2024 Educational outreach is one of the pillars of SI Bombay Chembur’s programme action towards empowering women and girl children. As such this UN day is very close to our hearts. We observed it with various activities as follows: Launch of Project PANKH On the occasion of International Literacy Day, SI Bombay
- [My Mental Health](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/my-mental-health/) - SIBC in association with Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research, New Panvel organised a session in observance of Suicide Prevention week on 18th September, 2024. This session was a need-of-time for the students to cope-up with the pressure from the ever evolving competitive society. Resource person and SIBC member, a therapist and counsellor, Ms.
- [Waste Management for a Greener Living](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/waste-management-for-a-greener-living/) - Date: 21st September, 2024 In collaboration with Pillai College of Education and Research (PCER) Chembur, we conducted a session on awareness about waste management. This was in association with Stree Mukti Sanghatana, and delivered by Ms. Sindhu Iyer – Business Analyst HP, on the topic ‘Waste Management for a Greener Living’. The event was co-ordinated
- [Rally on Elder Abuse](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/rally-on-elder-abuse/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel held a rally to create awareness on “Elder Abuse” on 25th September, 2024. The goal of the rally was to educate the public on the warning signs, consequences, and prevention strategies, we aimed to promote a culture of respect, care, and support for
- [Spreading Awareness on SDGs](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/spreading-awareness-on-sdgs/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel organised a series of street plays based on Sustainable Development Goals held from 1st and 4th October, 2024. These street plays aimed to raise awareness on critical Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as responsible consumption (SDG 12), climate action (SDG 13), and gender
- [Education for All](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/education-for-all/) - SIBC in association with students of Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel engaged in meaningful community service at various NGOs and charitable trusts, during September and October 2024. The initiative, structured with scheduled teaching sessions with engaging activities, fosters both educational growth and personal development. Students focus on teaching subjects like English while
- [Swap Meet](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/swap-meet/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel organised a Swap Meet from 4th – 7th October, 2024. Swap Meet is an event that aims at fostering sustainability and strengthening community ties within the campus. It is designed to encourage the reuse and recycling of items that are often overlooked or
- [Project Bloom Bold](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-bloom-bold/) - Date: 9th October, 2024 We kickstarted our long-term activity – ‘Project Bloom Bold’ which is a series of sessions on puberty, menstrual hygiene and safe-unsafe touch on 9th October at Chembur English High School. The project was unveiled by our founder president Dr. Daphne Pillai. The inaugural event consisted of two sessions, one on Safe
- [World Mental Health Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-mental-health-day-2024/) - Date: 10th October, 2024 On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, our member Yvette Lee conducted a session on ‘Let’s Talk about Mental Health’ and also spoke about Suicide Prevention. The participants for the session were students of Pillai HOC College of Architecture rasayani. Around 100 students attended the session and benefited from the
- [Fistful of Grains 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fistful-of-grains-2024/) - Date: October 2024 SI Chembur in association with Pillai College of Education and Research (PCER) Chembur conducted ‘Fistful of Grains’. We collected 60kgs of Rice, 60kgs of Sugar and 40kgs of Dal and distributed to 100 families and inmates of an orphanage residing in Tilak Nagar and Chembur West.
- [Jumble Sale 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/jumble-sale-2024/) - Date: 24th October, 2024 Our most awaited fundraiser, the annual Jumble Sale was organised at Chembur English High School on 24th October. We collected donations of used items in good condition such as sarees, clothes, bags, jewellery, toys and household items. These were sorted and arranged in a bazaar like matter. Support staff of the
- [Expert Talk for Girls on Menstrual Health & Hygiene](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/expert-talk-for-girls-on-menstrual-health-hygiene/) - SIBC got together with HOCL School, Rasayani and Rotary Club of Patalganga to organise an enlightening and informative Expert Talk on Menstrual Health and Hygiene for the girls of Classes 6 to 11 at HOCL School. The Session was led by Dr. Veena Purohit, a well-respected Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 38 years of extensive experience
- [NASI AGM at Chennai](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/nasi-agm-at-chennai/) - SI Bombay Chembur is happy and proud to report that two of our members are elected to the NASI Governing Board 2024-26. Yvette Lee as Programme Action Co-ordinator and Reni Francis as Communication Officer took charge of their duties along with the incoming board members during NASI AGM held in Chennai on 22nd – 24th
- [Senior Citizen Outreach-Expert Talk on Artificial Intelligence](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/senior-citizen-outreach-expert-talk-on-artificial-intelligence/) - SI Bombay Chembur got together with Jyeshtha Nagarik Sangh, Deonar and organised an expert talk on ‘Artificial Intelligence’ for the 10th std. Students of Kumud Vidhya Mandir. Dr. Shashikant Dharne, a renowned scientist from BARC conducted this session. Students got an insight into the need, significance and applications of AI. The takeaways from the expert
- [Talk on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace at PiMSR](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/talk-on-prevention-of-sexual-harassment-at-the-workplace-at-pimsr/) - As a part of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism Campaign, Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur in association with Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research organised a session on understanding your rights under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly referred to as the POSH Act. The
- [World Toilet Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-toilet-day-2024/) - SIBC got together with Pillai HOC College of Architecture, Rasayani to observe ‘World Toilet Day’ with the formal launch of the 4th cycle of Inter-college Toilet Design Competition – NIRMAL 2024. To specifically mark the day, an expert talk was organised in hybrid mode to energise the registered participants of the competition. The resource speaker
- [e-Conferences based on the theme Mission Life](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/e-conferences-based-on-the-theme-mission-life/) - SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel and Samarth Bharat Vyaspeeth organised a seminar on “Mission Life,” from 9th December to 16th December, 2024. This seminar aimed at fostering sustainability and resilience in the face of pressing global challenges. The topics of discussion were: Energy Revolution: From Consumption to Conservation
- [Inter-college Toilet Design Competition](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/inter-college-toilet-design-competition/) - SI Bombay Chembur concluded 4th annual cycle of NIRMAL 2024 – an Inter-college Toilet Design Competition with a theme of ‘Toilet Facilities at Railway Stations’. The competition aimed at inspiring architecture students in exploring innovative and sensitive design in improving the quality, usability and cultural image of toilet facilities at railway stations. This was a
- [World Wetlands Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-wetlands-day/) - The Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) got together with MES Pillai College of Architecture, Navi Mumbai to observe World Wetlands Day on 25th February, 2022 – an official United Nations International Observance Day, by organizing an exhibition. The exhibition aimed to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet. One
- [Reel Competition 2024-25](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/reel-competition-2024-25/) - SIBC in association with PIMSR observed World Day of Social Justice by organising a reel competition. Three groups were given prizes for the best reels on the theme of social justice
- [Session on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/session-on-prevention-of-sexual-harassment-at-workplace-act/) - SIBC in association with Mahatma Night Degree College, Chembur organised a session on the Indian Law, Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (POSH) Act on 25th February, 2025. The students of this college are students who work in the day and attend degree college at night and most of them come from semi-marginalised families.
- [Aliya Kedem, SI ISRAEL Visit](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/aliya-kedem-si-israel-visit/) - SIBC had a wonderful time of sisterhood and bonding with SI sisters from Israel on 22nd February, 2018 evening. It was a joyous evening to welcome and interact with the SI sisters from Israel, Ms Aliya Kedem along with a few other prospective members. SIBC organized an interaction meeting with them for exchanging ideas. It
- [Visit to Prerna Shelter with SI sisters from SI Amounderness](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-to-prerna-shelter-with-si-sisters-from-si-amounderness/) - SIBC members along with Ms. Andrea Sinnot and Ms. Alexa from SI Amounderness, a friendship link club of SIBC visited Prerana, a shelter at Kharghar, Mumbai, that works for girls exposed to trafficking. SIBC organised and played some fun games with the girls and Sisters from SI Amounderness shared brownies with them. They also read
- [Visit of Jill Lane, Friendship Link Co-ordinator of  SI Plymouth](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-of-jill-lane-friendship-link-co-ordinator-of-si-plymouth/) - Jill Lane, Friendship Link Co-ordinator of SI Plymouth visited the members of SIBC on 15th Novemebr, 2016. Founder President Daphne Pillai, President Celina Joy, President Elect Yvette Lee, and ten other members were present to welcome Jill. Yvette gave a presentation on the Programme Action work of the Club. A short video about female infanticide,
- [Visit of SIGBI Friendship Link Coordinator, Zarreen Babu](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-of-sigbi-friendship-link-coordinator-zarreen-babu/) - Ms. Zarreen Babu, SIGBI Friendship Link Coordinator, visited the members of SIBC Club on 9th December 2016. The discussion veered around the various activities and joint projects that can be done with the clubs that has friendship links with each other. Members of SIBC shared the details about the various visits from the Clubs that
- [New Friendship Link with SI of EL, Cerrito, San Francisco](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/new-friendship-link-with-si-of-el-cerrito-san-francisco/) - SIBC forged a New Friendship Link with Soroptimist International of El, Cerrito, San Francisco district Ms. Barbara Lanier, Founder Region Parliamentarian handed the Friendship Link certificate to President Celina Joy on 21st January, 2017. Ms. Barbara also interacted with SIBC members on various occasions over the three days that she spent in Mumbai.
- [Visit by Andrea Sinnot, SI of Amounderness](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/visit-by-andrea-sinnot-si-of-amounderness/) - Andrea Sinnott of SI Amounderness, who is based in Preston, UK visited SIBC on 31st March 2017. It was a very interactive and informative session. Andrea was very impressed by our work and projects that we undertook. She also expressed her desire to co-support one of our projects. The meeting was attended by Dr. Lata
- [Project ASHA 2024-25](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/project-asha-2024-25/) - SIBC under its project ASHA provided financial assistance to two women entrepreneurs Ms. Anusya Shripati Shinde and Ms. Ashwini Sachin Savle from marginalised communities with micro scale businesses of tailoring and selling sprouts & vegetables. Since the past four years, we continue to collaborate with Don Bosco Academy to provide training and mentorship to the
- [New Friendship Link with SI Tunbridge Wells](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/new-friendship-link-with-si-tunbridge-wells/) - SIBC members Preeti Pawar and Yvette Lee met Jill Ruddock and Anne Walter from SI Tunbridge Wells, during their India visit. An exchange of ideas and souvenirs took place while creating yet another Friendship Link for our club. The friendship link was signed by Jill Ruddock and Dr. Celina Joy, respective Friendship Link officers of
- [SI Recognition for Exemplary Initiative](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/si-recognition-for-exemplary-initiative/) - SI Bombay Chembur is happy and proud to share that Soroptimist International has selected our project on “Computer Literacy and Skills” as a specific example of SI work on International Day of Education. A certificate is awarded to the club in acknowledgement of this achievement. The project Description: Under the banner of our flagship programme,
- [AGM 2024-25](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/agm-2024-25/) - The Annual General Meeting of SI Bombay Chembur was held on 11th April. President Preeti Pawar chaired the meeting and welcomed everyone. She also shared the news of our club receiving the prestigious SI recognition for the project of Computer Literacy & skills. Secretary Yvette Lee read the minutes of the previous meeting. PAC Celina
- [NASI AGM at Kolkata 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/nasi-agm-at-kolkata-2025/) - Our members from SI Bombay Chembur participated in the NASI AGM held in Kolkata. President Preeti Pawar, Secretary Yvette Lee, PAC Celina Joy, and President-Elect Reni Francis travelled to Kolkata to represent our club. Yvette Lee and Reni Francis, who are also on the NASI Board as PAC and Communication Officer respectively, presented their reports
- [Van Mahotsav 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/van-mahotsav-2025/) - SIBC conducted a Van Mahotsav Celebration in association with Mahatma Education Society’s HOCL School in Rasayani. The event featured several eco-friendly and awareness-raising activities, including: A sapling plantation drive, a poster-making competition, an awareness skit by the student, a special project titled “My Green Friends”, where students from each class adopted a plant and pledged
- [Fund Raising: Newspaper Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/fund-raising-newspaper-drive/) - Newspaper drive collection at Mahatma School of Academics and Sports, Khanda Colony – Rs. 7588/-. A Newspaper Collection Drive was carried out in schools of Panvel and valuable Rs. 12,820/- were raised by selling them in Raddi. Kudos to PAC Celina Joy who coordinated the drive.
- [Against all odds: 'Football can change narrative of all Palestinians'](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/against-all-odds-football-can-change-narrative-of-all-palestinians/) - Reference: Against all odds: 'Football can change narrative of all Palestinians'. The Times of India p.27, 5th March, 2025
- [PCER, Chembur and SIBC for the event organised on Human Rights Day](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/pcer-chembur-and-sibc-for-the-event-organised-on-human-rights-day/) - Newspaper coverage of PCER,Chembur and SIBC for the event organised on Human Rights Day
- [World Mental Health Day - Street Play](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-mental-health-day-street-play/) - The street plays done by SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur on the occasion of World Mental Health Day was featured in Hindustan Times on the 3rd November, 2023
- [World Environment Day 2021](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/world-environment-day-2021/) - Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in association with Chembur English High School raised awareness among around 350 students on the need to change our actions to help reduce the effect of climate change. The students were asked to make a video of the steps that they can take in their daily lives to reduce the effect
- [Soroptimist Excellence Award](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/soroptimist-excellence-award/) - Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur celebrated International Women's Day on 8th March, 2021 by honouring Ms. Nidhi Goyal, disability and gender rights activist from Mumbai, with the Soroptimist Excellence Award. Ms. Goyal is the founder and executive director of NGO Rising Flame. She has done immense work in sexuality, gender, health, and rights for women and
- [International Day for Eradication of Poverty](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-for-eradication-of-poverty/) - With a pledge to reduce poverty and hunger, Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) collaborated with edukidz INTERNATIONAL, a chain of preschools in Mumbai to release a short movie ‘I CAN, YOU CAN, WE CAN END POVERTY!’ to observe the ‘International Day for the Eradication of Poverty’ on 17th October, 2020. The concept and movie direction and
- [Hosting of NASI Meet & Installation Ceremony - Installations](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/hosting-of-nasi-meet-installation-ceremony-installations/)
- [Hosting of NASI Meet & Installation Ceremony - Fellowship Night](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/hosting-of-nasi-meet-installation-ceremony-fellowship-night/)
- [Hosting of NASI Meet & Installation Ceremony - Executive Meeting](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/hosting-of-nasi-meet-installation-ceremony-executive-meeting/)
- [Kidz Carnival](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/kidz-carnival-2/)
- [Joy of Giving Project, Panvel](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/joy-of-giving-project-panvel/)
- [Towards Women Empowerment](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/towards-women-empowerment/)
- [The Joy of Sharing](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/the-joy-of-sharing/)
- [International Day of The Girl Child 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2/)
- [Certificates of Achievement to 20 Underprivileged Women](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/certificates-of-achievement-to-20-underprivileged-women/)
- [Women Lead Change](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/women-lead-change/)
- [Adventure Camp and Excursion for 34 Underprivileged Children](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/adventure-camp-and-excursion-for-34-underprivileged-children/)
- [Shaping Independent Women](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/shaping-independent-women/)

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- [Friendship Links](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/friendship-links/about-sibc-friendship-links/) - Friendship Link SI BOMBAY CHEMBUR has the following Friendship links: In case your Club wishes to forge a Friendship Link with our Club and collaborate with us on various projects, please contact: [heaven_hands_contact_us contact_icons=”%5B%7B%22social_icon%22%3A%22fa%20fa-facebook%22%2C%22social_url%22%3A%22%23%22%7D%2C%7B%22social_icon%22%3A%22fa%20fa-google-plus%22%2C%22social_url%22%3A%22%23%22%7D%2C%7B%22social_icon%22%3A%22fa%20fa-linkedin%22%2C%22social_url%22%3A%22%23%22%7D%2C%7B%22social_icon%22%3A%22fa%20fa-twitter%22%2C%22social_url%22%3A%22%23%22%7D%2C%7B%22social_icon%22%3A%22fa%20fa-pinterest-p%22%2C%22social_url%22%3A%22%23%22%7D%5D” title1=”Call Us” description1=”022-25224856″ icon_fontawesome1=”fa fa-mobile” title2=”Name” description2=”Dr. Celina Joy” icon_fontawesome2=”fa fa-user-circle-o” title3=”Office Address” description3=”Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur Mahatma Education Society Chembur
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- [About Soroptimist](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sigbi/about-soroptimist/) - Soroptimist Vision Soroptimist International is a vibrant, dynamic organisation for today’s professional and business women. We are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong and peaceful communities worldwide. Soroptimist Mission Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international
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- [President's Message](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/committee/presidents-message/) - President’s Message
- [Newsletters](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/newsletters/) - Soroptimists Welfare Association Newsletters Newsletter Vol. 8 Newsletter Vol. 7 Newsletter Vol. 6 Newsletter Vol. 5 Newsletter Vol. 4 Newsletter Vol. 3 Newsletter Vol. 2 Newsletter Vol. 1
- [List of Past Presidents](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/committee/list-of-past-presidents/) - List of Past Presidents
- [2020-21](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2020-21/) - Projects 2020-21 United Nations Commission on Status of Women CSW 65 on “Women in Leadership: Faith’s Perspective” Dr. Daphne Pillai, Founder President of Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC), was invited to speak at the United Nations Commission on ...Read More March 19, 2021 / Projects 2020-21 Webinar on “Aspire to Inspire” Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) Commerce,
- [2022-23](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2022-23/) - Projects 2022-23 Computer Literacy and Skills Class Power of a Second Chance Computer Literacy and Skills class was held for women living in slum communities in Mumbai ...Read More May 10, 2023 / Projects 2022-23 World Earth Day – Beach Cleaning Drive On the occasion of World Earth Day, SIBC in association with student volunteers
- [2023-24](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2023-24/) - Projects 2023-24 New Friendship Link with SI Tunbridge Wells SIBC members Preeti Pawar and Yvette Lee met Jill Ruddock and Anne Walter from SI Tunbridge Wells, during their India ...Read More March 26, 2024 / Friendship Link Meetings, Projects 2023-24 Project ASHA 2023-24 In keeping with the objectives of SIBC's Project ASHA that helps women
- [2024-25](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2024-25/) - Projects 2024-25 Girls in AI and Automation The week-long workshop “Girls in AI and Automation,” was jointly organized by Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC) and Society of ...Read More May 26, 2025 / Projects 2024-25, SDG 17, SDG 4, SDG 5 AGM 2024-25 The Annual General Meeting of SI Bombay Chembur was held on 11th
- [UN Special Dates](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/about-us/un-special-dates/) - UN Special Dates Important SIBC Observances (view .pdf)
- [Charter Certificate](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/about-us/charter-certificate/) - Charter Certificate
- [Founder President](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/about-us/founder-president/) - Founder President Dr. Daphne Pillai is the co-founder of the Pillai Group of Institutions and Chairperson, Management Board, Mahatma Education Society. The Pillai Group of Institutions has over 48 institutions including 5 schools, 11 degree colleges, 5 teacher training institutes and 6 professional colleges in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. In her role as the co-founder
- [Founder President's Message](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/committee/founder-presidents-message/) - Founder President’s Message Founder President
- [2021-22](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2021-22/) - Projects 2021-22 World Water Day 2022 Soroptimist Welfare Association in collaboration with Pillai College of Architecture organized an expert lecture by Prof. Nandan Mungekar on the ...Read More March 22, 2022 / Projects 2021-22, SDG 6 Dr. Daphne Pillai CSW Dr. Daphne Pillai was a speaker at CSW66, organized by the National Board of Catholic
- [Contact](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/about-us/contact/) - Contact Us Office Address Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur Mahatma Education Society Chembur Naka, Chembur Mumbai 400 071 Email sibombaychembur.secretary@gmail.com soroptimist.intbombaychembur@gmail.com Call Us 022-25224856
- [Books](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/books/) - Sorofest Magazine Sorofest Magazine (view.pdf)
- [About SIBC Friendship Links](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/friendship-links/about-sibc-friendship-links/) - About SIBC Friendship Links SI BOMBAY CHEMBUR has the following Friendship Links: In case your Club wishes to forge a Friendship Link with our Club and collaborate with us on various projects, please contact: Dr. Celina Joy Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur Mahatma Education Society Chembur Naka Mumbai 400 071 Telephone No. – 022 25224856
- [Initiatives with FL Clubs](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/friendship-links/initiatives-with-fl-clubs/) - Initiatives with FL Clubs
- [Friendship Link Meetings](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/friendship-links/friendship-link-meetings/) - Friendship Link Meetings
- [Mission, Vision & Goals](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/about-us/mission-vision-goals/) - About Us The SI Bombay Chembur unit of Soroptimist International was founded in November 1995 under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Daphne Pillai. It was chartered on 2nd March, 1997 by Ms. Elizabeth Hughes. Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur was formed to inspire, motivate and guide women to lead their lives with dignity and pride through affirmative
- [Media](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/media/) - Press and Media Reports Against all odds: ‘Football can change narrative of all Palestinians’ Reference: Against all odds: 'Football can change narrative of all Palestinians'. The Times of India p.27, 5th March, 2025 ...Read More March 5, 2025 / Press and Media Reports PCER, Chembur and SIBC for the event organised on Human Rights Day
- [Sustainable Development Goals](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/sustainable-development-goals/)
- [Projects](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2025-26/)
- [SIGBI](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/sigbi/about-soroptimist/) - SIGBI
- [Committee](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/committee/executive-committee-members/) - Executive Committee Name: Dr. Daphne Pillai Designation: Founder President Dr. Daphne Pillai is the co-founder of the Pillai Group of Institutions and Chairperson, Management Board, Mahatma Education Society. She holds a doctorate in English Literature from Mumbai University. She is well travelled and has is a deep understanding of the socio-economic issues affecting women and
- [About Us](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/about-us/mission-vision-goals/) - About Us The SI Bombay Chembur unit of Soroptimist International was founded in November 1995 under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Daphne Pillai. It was chartered on 2nd March, 1997 by Ms. Elizabeth Hughes. Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur was formed to inspire, motivate and guide women to lead their lives with dignity and pride through affirmative action
- [Executive Committee Members](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/committee/executive-committee-members/) - Executive Committee Members 2024-26 Dr. Daphne Pillai Founder PresidentDr. Daphne Pillai is the co-founder of the Pillai Group of Institutions and Chairperson, Management Board, Mahatma Education Society. She is also the President of the India National Chapter of the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry (IWFCI). She holds a doctorate in English Literature from
- [1999-00](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/1999-00/) - Projects 1999-00 Adult Literacy Drive 1999 ...Read More September 19, 1999 / Projects 1999-00
- [2000-01](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2000-01/) - Projects 2000-01 Adult Literacy Drive Convocation ...Read More September 19, 2000 / Projects 2000-01
- [2003-04](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2003-04/) - Projects 2003-04 Skill Development Programs 2003-04 Skill Development for marginalised women. Women were taught to make soft toys ...Read More September 19, 2003 / Projects 2003-04
- [2002-03](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2002-03/) - Projects 2002-03 Skill Development Programs 2002-03 Skill Development Programs for marginalised women conducted, which included Soft Toy making, Chalk making, Diya making and others ...Read More September 19, 2002 / Projects 2002-03
- [1998-99](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/1998-99/) - Projects 1998-99 President SIGBI Pamela Lee Visits Our Club ...Read More September 3, 1998 / Projects 1998-99
- [1998-99](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/1998-99-2/) - Projects 1998-99 President SIGBI Pamela Lee Visits Our Club ...Read More September 3, 1998 / Projects 1998-99
- [2008-09](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2008-09/) - Projects 2008-09 Project – WATER Project – WATER was implemented jointly by Soroptimist International of Chembur and Navi Mumbai and Soroptimist Club Dortmund Hellweg, Germany ...Read More February 28, 2009 / Projects 2008-09 Cardiff ...Read More December 29, 2008 / Projects 2008-09 Horizon of Art Horizon of Art, an art exhibition was organised by Mahatma
- [2011-12](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2011-12/) - Projects 2011-12 Election 2012-14 The Office Bearers of Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur Club for the year 2012-14 were unanimously elected by the members present ...Read More March 1, 2012 / Projects 2011-12 Community Service Day 2012 Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur was an active participant in the various activities conducted during Community Service Day 2012, which
- [2009-10](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2009-10/) - Projects 2009-10 NASI of India – AGM 2009 Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur played host to the NASI of India's Annual General Meeting in 2009. Delegates from all the ...Read More December 12, 2009 / Projects 2009-10
- [2010-11](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2010-11/) - Projects 2010-11 Visit by Michele Neider Visit by Michele Neider Executive Director, L'institut Indo-Canadien Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute The members of Soroptmist International Bombay Chembur warmly welcomed ...Read More May 17, 2011 / Projects 2010-11 The International Youth Forum Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur welcomed delegates of various countries who were in Mumbai on 7th May, 2011
- [2004-05](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2004-05/) - Projects 2004-05 International Goodwill and Understanding 2004 — SIBC hosted a delegation of doctors and lawyers from Pakistan. Actor Shabana Azmi was the chief guest at ...Read More September 3, 2004 / Projects 2004-05
- [2012-13](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2012-13/) - Projects 2012-13 International Women’s Day 2013 Soroptimist International Bombay-Chembur in association with Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Group of Institutions celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March ...Read More March 8, 2013 / Projects 2012-13 Community Service Day 2013 The members of Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur actively participated in the celebration of Community Service Day 2013
- [2013-14](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2013-14/) - Projects 2013-14 International Women’s Day 2014 On 8th March 2014, members of Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur joined women all over the world to celebrate International Women's ...Read More March 8, 2014 / Projects 2013-14 Newspaper Drive 2013-14 A newspaper drive was conducted by the students of Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel and Gorai on
- [2014-15](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2014-15/) - Projects 2014-15 International Women’s Day 2014-15 Soroptimist International Bombay-Chembur in collaboration with Chembur English Primary School celebrated International Women’s Day on the 13th of March, 2015 ...Read More March 13, 2015 / Projects 2014-15 Project – Joy of Giving @ Panvel SIBC celebrated the Season of Christmas by conducting a Jumble Sale at Dr. K
- [2015-16](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2015-16/) - Projects 2015-16 International Women’s Day 2015-16 SIBC in association with the Pillai group of institutions celebrated International Women's Day by honoring two exemplary women with the ...Read More March 8, 2016 / Projects 2015-16 Talk by Dr. Daphne Pillai and Dr. Celina Joy in San Francisco Soroptimist International of Americas Founder Region District II invited
- [2016-17](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2016-17/) - Projects 2016-17 Visit by Andrea Sinnot, SI of Amounderness Andrea Sinnott of SI Amounderness, who is based in Preston, UK visited SIBC on 31st March 2017. It was a ...Read More March 31, 2017 / Friendship Link Meetings, Initiatives with FL Clubs, Projects 2016-17 Adult Literacy Programme 2016-17 SIBC organised a fellowship meet for the
- [2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2017-18/) - Projects 2017-18 Visit to Prerna Shelter with SI sisters from SI Amounderness SIBC members along with Ms. Andrea Sinnot and Ms. Alexa from SI Amounderness, a friendship link club of SIBC visited ...Read More May 21, 2018 / Initiatives with FL Clubs, Projects 2017-18 UN Visit ...Read More March 17, 2018 / Projects 2017-18 Women’s
- [2019-20](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2019-20/) - Projects 2019-20 International Women’s Day 2020 To commemorate International Women's Day, SI Bombay Chembur in association with Pillai College of Education and research, Chembur conducted a ...Read More March 7, 2020 / Projects 2019-20, SDG 5 Sadhana Vidyalaya Soroptimist Welfare Association organised a visit to the Byculla Zoo and Nehru Planetarium on 28th February, 2020
- [2019-20](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2019-20-2/) - Projects 2019-20 International Women’s Day 2020 To commemorate International Women's Day, SI Bombay Chembur in association with Pillai College of Education and research, Chembur conducted a ...Read More March 7, 2020 / Projects 2019-20, SDG 5 Sadhana Vidyalaya Soroptimist Welfare Association organised a visit to the Byculla Zoo and Nehru Planetarium on 28th February, 2020
- [2018-19](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2018-19-2/) - Projects 2018-19 Convocation Ceremony – English for Specific Purposes Project Soroptimist International Bombay-Chembur in association with Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science & Commerce organised a Convocation Ceremony for students ...Read More March 12, 2019 / Projects 2018-19 International Women’s Day 2019 SI Bombay Chembur associated with the Woman Development Cell of Pillai HOC College
- [2018-19](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/projects/2018-19/) - Projects 2018-19 Convocation Ceremony – English for Specific Purposes Project Soroptimist International Bombay-Chembur in association with Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science & Commerce organised a Convocation Ceremony for students ...Read More March 12, 2019 / Projects 2018-19 International Women’s Day 2019 SI Bombay Chembur associated with the Woman Development Cell of Pillai HOC College
- [Home](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/home-two-2/) - [rev_slider slidertitle=”slider two 1″ alias=”slider-two-1″] SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur was formed to inspire, motivate and guide women to lead their lives with dignity and pride through affirmative action and networking. It has a vision to bring about a positive change in the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and development

## Galleries

- [NASI AGM at Kolkata 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/nasi-agm-at-kolkata-2025-10/)
- [Project Pankh 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/project-pankh-2023-21/)
- [AGM 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/agm-2024/)
- [World Environment Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/world-environment-day-2024-21-2/)
- [SIBC Hosts NASI EC and AGM](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/sibc-hosts-nasi-ec-and-agm-16/)
- [Project Pankh 2024-25](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/project-pankh-2024-25/)
- [Health Checkup - International Day of the Girl Child 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/health-checkup-international-day-of-the-girl-child-2024/)
- [NASI AGM at Chennai](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/nasi-agm-at-chennai/)
- [Poster Making Competition 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/poster-making-competition-2024/)
- [Talk on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace at PiMSR](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/talk-on-prevention-of-sexual-harrassment-at-the-workplace-at-pimsr-9/)
- [International Women’s Day 2025](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/international-womens-day-2025/)
- [16 days of activism Talk on Women’s Safety](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/16-days-of-activism-talk-on-womens-safety/)
- [NASI AGM at Chennai](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/nasi-agm-at-chennai-7/)
- [Talk on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace at PiMSR](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/talk-on-prevention-of-sexual-harrassment-at-the-workplace-at-pimsr-10/)
- [World Environment Day 2024](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/world-environment-day-2024-21/)
- [demo](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/national-science-day-with-zilla-parishad-school-3/)
- [Project Pankh 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/project-pankh-2023-22/)
- [Jumble Sale at Chembur 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/jumble-sale-at-chembur-2023-7/)
- [AGM of the Soroptimist Welfare Association 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/agm-of-the-soroptimist-welfare-association-2023-8/)
- [NASI AGM at Madurai](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/nasi-agm-at-madurai/)
- [World Environment Day 27th June 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/world-environment-day-27th-june-2023/)
- [Rasayani Campus International Yoga Day 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/rasayani-campus-international-yoga-day-2023/)
- [Chembur Campus International Yoga Day 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/chembur-campus-international-yoga-day-2023/)
- [Tilak Nagar Campus International Day of Yoga 2023](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/tilak-nagar-campus-international-day-of-yoga-2023/)
- [English for Specific Purposes Workshop](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/english-for-specific-purposes-workshop/)
- [Visit of SIGBI President and Program Director](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/visit-of-sigbi-president-and-program-director/)
- [NIRMAL Design Competition 2022](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/nirmal-design-competition-2022/)
- [Fistful of Grains](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/fistful-of-grains/)
- [SOROFEST Magazine](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/sorofest-magazine/)
- [SoroFesta, the 25th Charter Anniversary of SIBC](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/sorofesta-the-25th-charter-anniversary-of-sibc/)
- [Webinar on "Genesis of Human Rights Law in India"](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/webinar-on-genesis-of-human-rights-law-in-india/)
- [Blanket Collection Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/blanket-collection-drive-2/)
- [Blanket Collection Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/blanket-collection-drive/)
- [Textbook Donation Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/textbook-donation-drive/)
- [Textbook Donation Drive](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/textbook-donation-drive/)
- [Jumble Sale, Panvel 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/jumble-sale-panvel-2019/)
- [Jumble Sale, Panvel 2019](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/jumble-sale-panvel-2019/)
- [Jumble Sale 2019, Chembur](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/jumble-sale-2019-chembur/)
- [Project Share: Joy of Giving 2019-20](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/project-share-joy-of-giving-2019-20-2/)
- [Project Share: Joy of Giving 2019-20](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/project-share-joy-of-giving-2019-20/)
- [16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/)
- [Sadhana Vidyalaya 2019-20](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/sadhana-vidyalaya-7/)
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- [Election 2012-14](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/election-2012-14/)
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- [Health, Hygiene and Sanitation 2012-13](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/health-hygiene-and-sanitation-2012-13/)
- [Awareness talk on Illegal Trafficking of Girl Children 2012-13](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/awareness-talk-on-illegal-trafficking-of-girl-children-2012-13/)
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- [Joy of Giving Week 2013-14](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/joy-of-giving-week-2013-14-10/)
- [Joy of Giving Week 2013-14](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/joy-of-giving-week-2013-14/)
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- [Election 2014-16](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/election-2014-16/)
- [Visit to Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/visit-to-sadhana-vidyalaya-for-the-deaf-2014/)
- [International Conference - Women Lead to Change 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/international-conference-women-lead-to-change-2014/)
- [International Conference - Women Lead to Change 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/international-conference-women-lead-to-change-2014/)
- [Joy of Giving Week 2014](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/joy-of-giving-week-2014/)
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- [Project - Joy of Giving @ Panvel](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/project-joy-of-giving-panvel/)
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- [International Day of Yoga 2015](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/international-day-of-yoga-2015/)
- [SI Convention at Turkey 2015](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/si-convention-at-turkey-2015/)
- [Joy of Giving Project, Panvel](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/joy-of-giving-project-panvel/)
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- [Rasayani Skill Development Program 2016-17](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/rasayani-skill-development-program-2016-17/)
- [Teach Early Reach Green Early](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/teach-early-reach-green-early/)
- [Sponsorship for the Beautician Skill Course by the Inner Wheel Club of Chembur 2017-18](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/sponsorship-for-the-beautician-skill-course-by-the-inner-wheel-club-of-chembur-2017-18/)
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- [Toilet Project 2017](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/bws-gallery/toilet-project-2017/)

## Timeline Stories

- [Chartering of first Soroptimist club in London. The Founder President was Viscountess Falmouth. Suzanne Nöel founded SI Paris, the first Soroptimist club in Europe. She later became the first President of the European Federation.](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/chartering-of-first-soroptimist-club-in-london-the-founder-president-was-viscountess-falmouth/)
- [SI granted Category 1 Consultative status (now General Consultative Status) with ECOSOC.](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/si-granted-category-1-consultative-status-now-general-consultative-status-with-ecosoc/)
- [Inauguration of SI South West Pacific Federation. The Founder President was Mary Whitehead.](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/inauguration-of-si-south-west-pacific-federation-the-founder-president-was-mary-whitehead/)
- [Foundation of International governing body of Soroptimist International.](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/foundation-of-international-governing-body-of-soroptimist-international/)
- [SI awarded category C Consultative status with ECOSOC. (Economic & Social Council, United Nations.)](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/si-awarded-category-c-consultative-status-with-ecosoc-economic-social-council-united-nations/)
- [Soroptimist International Association awarded Consultative status with UNESCO.](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/soroptimist-international-association-awarded-consultative-status-with-unesco/)
- [First Soroptimist club in Sydney, Australia.](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/first-soroptimist-club-in-sydney-australia/)
- [Europe and Great Britain & Ireland form separate Federations](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/europe-and-great-britain-ireland-form-separate-federations/)
- [Foundation of American and European Federations. Soroptimist International Association created to provide link between the Federations.](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/foundation-of-american-and-european-federations-soroptimist-international-association-created-to-provide-link-between-the-federations/)
- [First Soroptimist club founded in Oakland, California. The Founder President was Violet Richardson Ward.](https://ww1.sibombaychembur.com/cool_timeline/first-soroptimist-club-founded-in-oakland-california-the-founder-president-was-violet-richardson-ward/)

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