with students from the Lighthouse Project. The importance of literacy was emphasised to students of grades 1 and 2. And, the campaign ‘Beti bachao beti padhao’ was shown as an example of a nationwide effort, to drive home the point....
I started the Inali Foundation in 2015, and it was registered as a non-profit in 2018. Nearly 4000 hands have been distributed and we have been collaborated with a lot of NGOs and awarded by many corporate and industrial bodies in the country. More than 45,000 people in India lose their arm every year. Nearly...
by RCISME on September 7th, 2021. The Rotaractors brought high energy and planning to the event. They put the members into groups, gave clear instructions and easy demonst rations. Aartis and bhajans were performed in front of the idols. AY is grateful to volunteers Rtr. Sobiya Goveri, Rtr. Lokesh Seth, Rtr. Prerika Maniar, Rtr. Dishti...
It was organised on Zoom by the Fellowship Committee and there was an enthusiastic attendance of over 80 members, many of whom were dressed in traditional Parsi attire despite it being a virtual fellowship. Committee Chairperson, Zinia Lawyer, welcomed the attendees to the first Fellowship of the year. This was followed by a brief talk on...
Mathemagic, science facts and a talent showcase – these are just a few of the many activities conducted by RCISME at Lighthouse. An eight-week-long STEAM (Science, Technology & Engineering, Art and Maths) workshop was conducted for Lighthouse students of standards 3 to 6. A good mix of games, quizzes and creative art/craft kept the children engaged...
As part of RCB’s outreach to the Vaidu community to rehabilitate them, rations were distributed to a hundred such needy families in Jogeshwari East areas. These families earn their living by working as construction site workers, delivery persons, door to door salespeople, vegetable vendors, drainage cleaners, etc. These families earn their living by working as construction site workers,...
THE LOST TRIBE This week, we post the pathetic stories of the women of the Vaidu community, their desolate and desperate lives, with no hope or meaning, not knowing where the next meal will come from or how they will feed their hungry children that day. How sad is this? What we would spend on a round...
A Ganpati-themed art and craft session was organised for members of Ananda Yaan (in association with Dignity Foundation). Resource Person Ms. Mani Mulla helped our elders create beautiful frames to use on the wall or tabletops. Every member made a gorgeous piece and recalled craft lessons of their childhood. Nutritional recipe demonstrations for Ananda Yaan Nutritionist Pallavi...
Donations received from corporations Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd.: Rs. 40 lakh for Environment Projects Phillip Capital (India) Pvt. Ltd.: Rs. 15 lakh for Rotary Scholarships Standard Industries Ltd.: Rs. 10 lakh for Trust Projects Daftary Foundation: Rs. 9 lakh for Child Welfare Indus International: Rs.7,22,500 for Dialysis Treatment Damordas Charity Trust: Rs. 2.50 lakh for Trust Projects Katgara Foundation: Rs. 1 lakh...
Rotary Club of Bombay installs water filtration units at Wada and Jawhar Installation #1: Wada Rural Hospital, Palghar No. of beds: 60 and OPD facility This is a Government Hospital and takes care of the needs of over 50,000 residents of Wada and Vikramgad. Beneficiaries: Over 700 daily. RCB has installed one AG Green Pure Chill 120 PSS UV unit with...
September 9, 3 - 4 pm. Atiya Ansari is a Fashion Design Instructor at the YMCA Outreach Department who has brought her sense of style to floral arrangements for over 15 years. She will show participants how to cut and arrange a variety of small, elegant flower arrangements and offer tips on how to keep...
The Ansuyadevi Taparia Junior College located at Talwada, Palghar has yet to receive the required directives from the government to operate as normal. The hostel section is closed till the Government gives its green signal. Presently, classes for science and arts, standard 12, are underway and have been so for five weeks with good attendance from...