Adult Literacy : Update for 2024-2025
Director-in-charge: Rtn. Gautam Doshi Chair: Rtn. Runit Shah; Co-chair: Rtn. Samina Khorakiwala Members: ARRFC & PDG Sandip Agarwalla & PP Vineet Bhatnagar ...
Director-in-charge: Rtn. Gautam Doshi Chair: Rtn. Runit Shah; Co-chair: Rtn. Samina Khorakiwala Members: ARRFC & PDG Sandip Agarwalla & PP Vineet Bhatnagar ...
The Rotary Club of Bombay is leading a transformative initiative to eradicate adult illiteracy and promote functional education across India. This pioneering project aims to empower adults—especially women-through the Each One Teach Manymodel, a scalable and sustainable approach to literacy. The Adult Literacy Program is designed to promote and strengthen the education of non-literate adults, enabling them to...
On March 29th, 2025, the Rotary Club of Bombay marked two impactful years of the Dharamshala project with a heartwarming afternoon for its members and Rotarian partners. Attendees experienced a guided tour of the project’s facilities, including patient apartments, an operational kitchen, and administrative offices. Rtn. Miral Shah provided an insightful overview of the project’s...
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...
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!...
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...
On September 3rd 2024, ahead of Teacher’s Day, the Rotary Club hosted a special Pre-Teacher’s Day celebration with the dedicated teachers of the Society for the Education of the Challenged (S.E.C.), recognising their invaluable role in shaping futures for children with special needs. In a surprise workshop, each teacher was given a drawing board, acrylic paints,...
On October 14th, 2024, Rotaract Club of Atlas SkillTech University hosted a pivotal event in honour of World Mental Health Week. Held at the university in Kurla, the gathering drew approximately 400-450 students eager to engage in meaningful discussions about mental health. The event featured renowned stand-up comedian Atul Khatri, who entertained the audience with a...
Director: Rtn. Dr. Mehernosh Dotivala Chair: Rtn. Naresh Pachisia Members: Rtn. Farhat Jamal, Rtn. Miral Shah Advisors: IPDG Sandip Agarwalla, IPP Vineet Bhatnagar DHARAMSHALA – 1 (MHADA Flats, Bhoiwada-Parel) RCB operates a 100-flat Dharamshala dedicated to accommodating cancer patients and their attendants. Our facility offers a supportive environment with complimentary and subsidised accommodation, inclusive of all 3 daily meals, housekeeping services,...
Adult Literacy for Women Director: Rtn. Natasha Treasurywala Chair: Rtn. Runit Shah Co-chair: Rtn. Vishal Vora Members: IPDG Sandip Agarwalla, PP Vineet Bhatnagar The Adult Literacy Programme is intended to promote and strengthen adult education to non-literate women in the 15-35 age with an aim to help learners reach functional literacy in 50 to 55 hours over a period of...