The Rotary Club of Bombay held a graduation ceremony for its Adult Literacy Program at SK Agro Hotel in Vikramgad on March 3rd, 2025. In this batch, the Rotary Club of Bombay successfully trained and certified 30,000 beneficiaries over a period of 3 months ending February 2025. At the Graduation ceremony, the Prerikas were felicitated with...
Lighthouse successfully hosted its Annual Sports Day on February 9th, 2025, marking yet another milestone in our journey of holistic development. We were honoured to welcome Mr. Moreshwar Patil, the President of Machimar Nagar, along with President Satyan Israni, Co-chair Rtn. Rajesh Shah, Rtn. Charu Aggarwal, Rtn. Meher Vakil, PP Ramesh Narayan, PN Manish Reshamwala,...
On February 13th, 2025, the Rotary Club of Bombay (RCB), in collaboration with the Chirag Rural Development Foundation, will mark the completion of its 40th Integrated Village Development Project. This milestone initiative, implemented in the remote village of Chandragav, Palghar District, is set to significantly enhance the quality of life for its residents through sustainable...
Rtn. Ptn. Cyrus and Rtn. Pilloo Aga celebrated Republic Day at the Rotary Club of Bombay’s Somchand Parikh Elders Day Care Centre in Awas School, Alibaug. Seven seniors enjoyed Marathi magazines, watched the news, sipped tea, and cherished friendship—‘Rishtey’ that make India vibrant and peaceful. A truly heartwarming celebration!...
On January 25th, our Lighthouse marked the 76th Republic Day with a spirited celebration. The event was graced by PP Ramesh Narayan, Chairman Rtn. Vandan Shah, Rtn. Pilloo, Rtn. Charu Agrawal, Rtn. Ptn. Ekta Shah, Satellite Member Meha Shah, Lighthouse parents, and friends of Rotarians. The programme began with an expressive performance by Jr. KG students,...
As part of the Republic Day celebrations, a special event was organized at the Tata Memorial Hospital’s Paediatric OPD, where 2,500 newly diagnosed paediatric patients are treated each year. Eighty children participated in the event, which ran from 11 AM to 1 PM and aimed to bring joy and positivity to the young fighters undergoing...
Child Welfare committee: Recognising, expressing, and managing emotions are crucial life skills, and the Super Power Emotions & Feelings Detectives workshop was designed to nurture these abilities in children and their mothers. Through interactive activities, participants learn to navigate emotions with confidence and calmness. Activity 1: Emotion Cards Children and mothers are shown cards displaying different emotions. Together, they guess the emotions, fostering a better understanding of facial expressions...
At the Lighthouse programme, children explored essential life skills through an engaging session that focused on teamwork. The children were introduced to questions such as: • What are life skills? • Why learn life skills? • How do life skills help us? • Why is it fun to learn and grow together? The highlight of the session was a skit...
In December 2024, members of our committee, led by President Satyan Israni and Director PP Framroze Mehta, visited the Mankhurd Centre for Early Intervention of Neurodivergent Children. The visit was a deeply moving experience, shedding light on the extraordinary work carried out by the centre’s staff and the resilience of the families they support. A...
At G. K. Marg Municipal Secondary School in Lower Parel, Mumbai, an inspiring one-hour storytelling workshop was conducted by Sarita Shetty, a certified Parenting Life Coach, professional storyteller, writer, and trainer. Titled “The Little Star and the First Christmas,” the session engaged 48 primary children in a blend of joy, creativity, and personal growth. The...
Rtn. Suresh Agrawal truly embodied the spirit of Christmas by spreading joy among over 1,200 children supported by RCB’s various initiatives. At a lively carnival held at the CCI, children from projects like Lighthouse and Salaam Baalak, supported by CWC, celebrated Christmas in an unforgettable way. The event was packed with games catering to every child’s...
Dear Friend, India, a land of vibrant diversity, grapples with a significant challenge: adult illiteracy. There are 18.2 crore non literate adults in India. The highest of anywhere in the world! The Rotary Club of Bombay is conducting a pioneering initiative that hopes to eradicate adult illiteracy and promote adult education across India. We aim to make...