Balance for Better
EMPOWERING WOMEN
144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better Board of Management President
Vice President Vice President Treasurer Asst. Treasurer Recording Secretary
Board Members
Board Members (Co-opted) General Secretary
144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better
YWCA of Bombay
Our Motto By Love Serve One Another
Our Basis Faith in God the Father Almighty And in Jesus Christ His Only Son Our Lord and Saviour and in the Holy Spirit
Vision To empower women at all levels To strive for justice
Mission To reach out to victims of Economic and Social injustice and to those manipulated by Socio-Religious and Political powers
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Contents
1. From the President's Desk...... 1
2. General Secretary's Report...... 5
3. Balance for Better...... 7
4. Treasurer's Report...... 9
5. Report of the Board of Management...... 11
6. Administrative Committees Finance...... 12 Personnel...... 12 Buildings...... 14
7. Committees for Programmes & Activities Membership (MPA)...... 15 Spiritual Emphasis (SE)...... 1 8 Public Affairs and Social Issues (PASI)...... 20 Participation and Involvement of Youth in Action (PIYA)... 23 Public Relations (PR)...... 24 Women's Development Unit (WDU) ...... 25 Asha Kiran ( AK ) ...... 39
8. Committees for Residential Facilities International Centre (IC)...... 49 General Hostels (GH)...... 49 Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace (POSH) ..... 51
9. Report of the Nominating Committee...... 5 2
10 . List of Committees ...... 5 3
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From the President's Desk....
In the words of Barack Obama, one of the proved its stability for more than a century finest Presidents of the United States of and a half and has carved a permanent place America, “We have been through much for itself in the field of women development darker times than these, and somehow each and empowerment. generation of Americans carried us through to the other side. Not by sitting around and The fundamentals of good management of waiting for something to happen, not by an organisation lie within its Constitution. It leaving it to others to do something, but by is this mandate which provides the policies leading that movement for change and procedures for the general working of themselves. And if you do that, if you get the organisation. I record my sincere thanks involved, and you get engaged, and you to the National YWCA for providing the knock on some doors, and you talk with your guidelines for bringing further clarity to the friends, and you argue with your family Constitution. I also thank the Constitution members, and you change some minds, and Review Committee for working on these you vote, something powerful happens." guidelines to create a concise and unambiguous document responsive to the The growth of an organisation is the key to changing needs of a dynamic society. its success. Growth translates to increasing business, catering to a larger clientele. It also The Board of Management manages the leads to achieving the goals and vision of the affairs of the organisation. It gives direction organisation. This growth is made possible and decides on its priorities. The collective by stability in the organisation. The decision of the Board is necessary to ensure fundamentals of a stable organisation are its democracy. These decisions are important as management, policies, administration and they impact the lives of many. When resources. members contribute to the decision-making process in a fair and just manner with full It is with a sense of pride and gratitude , I awareness of their individual present to you the Annual Report of the responsibilities and the policies of the 144th Annual General Body Meeting of the organisation, right decisions are taken. YWCA of Bombay. This organisation has
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Orientation sessions were conducted for the special appreciation for carrying forward the Board of Management on (1) Christian vision and mission of the Association. It is principles for taking the right decisions and due to the combined effort of members and (2) Standards of Good Management and the staff that our organisation was declared Accountability (SGMA). Also, Standard the best NGO of the year 2018 by the Navi Operating Procedures (SOPs) at every level Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). were formulated to regulate the functioning The Hon'ble Mayor of Navi Mumbai of the organisation. presented us with the prestigious 'Savitribai Phule Award' in appreciation Growth also requires good management of of our outstanding service towards resources. As our organisation is self- women and children through community funding it is necessary to monitor trust-funds development programs conducted by our and investments. In this regard, I appreciate Women's Development Unit (WDU). the efforts of the Finance Committee for regulating expenses so that the funds could The main objectives of our Association are be utilised to its maximum potential. The achieved by our Women's Development Finance Committee also supervised the Unit and the Asha Kiran which work at the functioning of the Accounts Department, grass root level. Our Social and para-social ensured strict adherence to the Annual workers are dedicated and committed to the Budget and introduced new and simple cause of upliftment of women and children modes for regular purchases. for a better society.
Human Resources form an integral part of Providing a safe space for seniors during our organisation. This year the Personnel their sunset years is one of our objectives. Committee reviewed and revised the Keeping this in mind we have dedicated a existing HR policy to suit the current part of our property at Belapur for this working conditions and to incorporate project. Our Project Consultant Mr. John relevant changes made in statutory Mendonsa and his team have provided provisions. commendable services in complying with the statutory provisions for obtaining the The staff provides professional expertise to necessary Floor Space Index (FSI). They the organisation and are responsible for have also obtained the requisite implementing the decisions of the Board. sanctions/permissions from the concerned The General Secretary, the Departmental authorities in a time-bound manner. Funding Heads and their respective teams deserve this huge project is still an issue; but we are
2 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better confident that by the grace of God we will organisation. On May 9, 2019 the first receive the help we need to make this project Shelter Home, 'Ashray Nivara Kendra ' was a success. inaugurated at Borivali (East). I thank the authorities of the Brihan-Mumbai It is pertinent to note that even though Municipal Corporation (BMC) for woman excel in all walks of life they are entrusting us the responsibility of operating denied the honour they deserve. In our these Shelter homes. The Shelter Homes at patriarchal society, they are often treated as Mahul and Borivali (West) will begin second-class citizens. They are denied equal operations shortly. wages in most organizations. At the YWCA, we have committed ourselves to focus on The repairs and maintenance of our existing Gender equality. The theme for the year buildings is a major concern. The Lady 2019 is '#Balance for Better' . This theme Willingdon Hostel needed major repairs; was very well presented on the Women's and being a heritage structure, we were Day program held on March 8, 2019 by our pleased to have Mr. Vikas Dilawari as our Membership Committee. It emphasized on Heritage Consultant. Our Contractor, Savani the need for collective action towards Heritage Conservation Pvt. Ltd. has begun achieving gender parity. the restoration process and his work is commendable. At the Annual Public Meeting held on February 16, 2019 our Guest speaker Ms. The International Centre, consisting of its Sameera Khan emphasized the need to Guest rooms and Conference hall facilities change the mind-set of our society to being provides excellent service and hospitality at liberal towards women who wish to enjoy affordable rates. This year we have their freedom in the manner similar to their undertaken internal repair and renovation. male counterparts. The renovated rooms look picture- perfect and yet provide a homely ambience. As Domestic Violence is a major issue in every stratum of society, there is constant The hostel facilities for working women and need to provide a temporary shelter to girls provided by our four Hostels are much victims of violence. Women need to be made in demand for their high standard of aware of their legal rights and the remedies cleanliness, safety and hygiene. The welfare available to them to secure justice. and functioning of the Hostels is monitored by the Hostels Committee. The launch of our Shelter Home Project was a major milestone achieved by our The Public Talks conducted by the Public
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Affairs and Social Issues committee on the At the YWCA, we promote networking with 'Economic contribution of Women in paid other NGOs which facilitates sharing ideas and unpaid work, who benefits', the 'Life that can be utilised for the betterment of and struggles of a Transgender' and 'A society in general and women in particular. School Principal's struggle to obtain gender Keeping this in view, we network with justice' were spot on programs. various NGOs such as the Women's Network, Majlis, Commonwealth Human The programs conducted for youth Rights Initiatives (CHRI), Indian Christian involvement and participation have ensured Women's Movement (ICWM), etc. that we now have a small yet vibrant Youth group. The highlights of their events are I believe it is necessary to maintain a debates conducted on the #MeToo harmonious relationship between members movement, Youth Parliament, Youth Fest and staff. This is conducive to a healthy (Y-Ignite) and a beach Walkathon. work environment. Keeping this in view an Annual Christmas get-together was The North, West and Eastern Regional organised on December 12 , 2019. This Conference was conducted at Kolkata for event provided an opportunity to the staff to leaders of local Associations. At the unwind and gave them a platform to display conference, the main topics discussed were their talent. It was amazing to see the the action plans to be adopted by local wonderful performances put up by them. Associations for tackling Gender based violence, Gender equality, and Sexual Once again, I extend my gratitude to my harassment at work place. fellow Board members, General Secretary, HODs, members and staff for their I sincerely thank the YMCA for partnering wholehearted support in carrying forward with our organization in various programs the vision and mission of our organisation. and activities. As both organisations share a similar mission, working together enhances I am overwhelmed by God's presence in the achievement working of our organisation and I trust that God is enough. I am confident that God will The MINA committee members, Ms. not forget His faithful as He has said, “In my Ashrita Bhelwa and Ms. Shama Chatterjee faithfulness, I will reward my people and th th visited our organisation on 24 and 25 May make an everlasting covenant with them', 2019. We are grateful to them for giving us a Isaiah 61:8 good review for maintaining transparency and accountability in the functioning of our Lalitha Fernandes organisation. President
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General Secretary's Report
“The Lord is God, and He has made His light shine upon us” Psalm 118: 27
As we look back at the way God has led us YWCA participated in Baatein Aman Ki this year, we are reminded of the Psalmist's Campaign in October. It is a pan-Indian words. Our Lord has shown us campaign by women and civil society unfathomable kindness, and Gods' love groups for peace, harmony, love and endures forever. YWCA's across Mumbai safeguarding constitutional values. It was are women-led association that offer launched from five corners of India between inclusive and empowering spaces for 20-22 September 2018 and culminated in women, youth and children of all ages and in Delhi on 13 October. We accommodated 22 all their diversity to develop to their full yatris at YWCA – Byculla on 2 October. We potential while addressing issues they may were part of the peace rally and programme face both individually and collectively. We at Mani Bhavan, SPJMIR and Sophia are joined together by a shared commitment Bhabha Auditorium. We also participated in to nurture the potential of young people, a press conference announcing the Mumbai women and children, creating united Campaign led by women on 26th September. families, and strong communities. We Some local newspapers covered the event. believe communities are stronger when everyone has the opportunity to reach their Students from Colleges of Social work and full potential. Bold steps must be taken to other colleges are provided opportunities to enable women and girls realize their human do their internships at our centres. It is a win- rights and end discrimination. win situation for the students who are able to gain experience as well as for our YWCA of Bombay collaborates with other beneficiaries who gain knowledge and skills agencies, partners and volunteers to bring in interacting with young minds. resources which may not be accessible or We are on the Internal Complaints known to our beneficiaries. We have been a Committee of BMC, Indian Post, HDFC, part of many network groups like CHRI Railtel. YWCA has also attended to cases (Commonwealth Human Rights Initiatives), outside Mumbai through Skype meetings. Learning Communities, ICWM (Indian Awareness sessions were conducted with Christian Women's Movement), Women's staff of HDFC Capital, Railtel and Lilawati Network, Majlis, Police Reforms in order to Hospital. address issues at local and macro levels. We were part of the Core group of India Unites YWCA of Bombay is reaching out to Convention. schools, colleges and institutes creating awareness and advocating change. 5 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better
Awareness session on Shelter Homes was one more milestone in its history. We conducted with students attending Person 2 inaugurated Aashraya Nivara Kendra, a Person course. Our capacity building, Shelter Home for the homeless on 9th May educational, vocational and sustainable 2019. We have opened a 'Safe Space' – a livelihood projects have numerous success physical place for women in times of stories for which they are very grateful to the danger and distress. organization. The Constitution Review committee met to Nikita Panhalkar, Anugraha Thorat and study the constitution and the model Christina Timothy attended the Youth constitution and recommended changes Workshop with the theme 'Young Women which was sent to the National for approval. Against Violence' at Uttarkhand from 29th May to 3rd June 2018. We are in the process of expanding our Belapur Branch and have approved the plan North, West and Eastern Regional for a Women's Development Complex to Conference was held on 24/25 November include accommodation for Senior Citizens, 2018 at Kolkotta. Lalitha Fernandes, Lavina Vocational training along with the existing Shirsat, Angelina Devapriya and Shoba residential and outreach programmes. Philip participated. It was an enriching experience. Sessions were conducted on role We are a women-led organisation that of women in preventing gender-based achieves positive change by providing violence, prevention of sexual harassment at advocacy, programs and services for workplace, safe space model, Y Deepa and women, families and communities. We MINA presentation. 75 women participated deliver programs and services, and advocate in the Conference. to develop the leadership and collective power of women, young women and girls; We welcomed the New Year with a support individuals, their families and recognition through an award – communities at critical times; and promote Savitribai Phule Award was presented to gender equality and strengthening the YWCA Belapur Branch from Navi communities. Mumbai Municipal Corporation for Best NGO in Navi Mumbai on 3rd January We are thankful to the President, Board 2019. members, staff, volunteers and all who shared their time, expertise, ideas and 120 people attended the Annual Public donations for the growth of the organization. Meeting held in February 2019, Sameera “Let us strive to build a world of social Khan (Journalist, Writer and Researcher) justice where all people can live and work in spoke on the Theme: Women Unlimited…A freedom, dignity and equality”. I pray that New Beginning. The Vocational Course the world may experience the love of Christ students put up an excellent choreograph on through our work. To God be the glory! importance of education. Shoba Philip We have worked in collaboration with BMC General Secretary since the past two years and we have crossed 6 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better Balance for Better Sharon Pires
Better the Balance …. Better the World Balance is not something you find, it is something you create – Jana Kingsford
This is an invitation to each of you… YWCA the family name, light the funeral pyre etc…. members, the seasoned and the young ones How can we plan for such events even to go back several years to your young days before the child is born… Then after the and recall the experiences in the home and baby is born, if it is a girl child how many family, at school, in the workplace, in the parents put the baby up for adoption just on community, while travelling etc. Did you this count… think of the many childless ever feel discrimination, distance, insecurity couples who are longing for a child? based on your gender? If you did not Statistics show that the male female ratio is consider yourself fortunate, as most of us 1000 : 946. Are we not skewing the numbers must have had to deal with this at some time by our acts of inhumanity? or the other in our daily lives. As parents, educators, trainers how many of Today we are talking about 'Balance for us have encouraged stereotyping in our Better' where men and women, girls and communication with children and teenagers, boys have their rightful place in society and knowingly or unknowingly? Girls dress in can live a life of dignity and respect pink and boys in blue or girls play with dolls irrespective of their gender. There is an and boys with swords, cars etc. Later as the increase in awareness, knowledge and child grows up girls are confined to the home changing trends and viewpoints but there and kitchen and boys are allowed to play still remains a lot of disparity, close- outdoors and move out freely. Girls have to mindedness and stereotyping in society. dress and behave in a particular way, not so In the book of Genesis, God created man and for boys. How many of us are guilty of even then He said, It is not good for man to be deciding on the choice of subjects and field alone, I will make him a companion and of study, careers, jobs and even marriage he created Woman. From the beginning of prospects? Come to think of it, if all became creation balance was intended to be, then doctors and engineers, who would be what happened along the way. homemakers! Isn't it the homemakers who are encouraging the new breed of Let us ask ourselves some hard hitting professionals we see today. Girls should be questions …. fair, slim and petite and boys should grow up How many girl children are aborted in the to be macho and muscular. Can't we be womb? We do not even give them a chance comfortable in our own skin? God does not at life. Who is responsible for this unhappy make junk… each of us is beautifully and ending… Very often it is us women, due to wonderfully made. We need to communicate societal pressures, wanting a son to carry on this to our children and youth. The pressure
7 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better of our youth on how we should look, what ever on the rise and the job scene is we should do and who we should marry has expanding in many diverse fields. Today you become a cause for depression, anxiety, have many career women with exceptional unnecessary stress and hopelessness. The talent who are leading organisations. Thanks rate of suicides and mental illness is to technology women are able to strike a increasing in India, let us not be contributors good work life balance and also not to it. Let us be supportive and motivate, not forgetting the support of their partners. The ridicule and judgemental. Give our children current reality is that fathers are also playing and youth the space they need to grow and a role in childcare and household chores. develop to their full potential. In Japan there The world of work has realized this need and is a picture of classrooms filled with puppets today we have maternity and paternity leave as the number of children born has mandatory in many organisations. Due to drastically reduced and they fear this the extended period of maternity leave from scenario in the future. The involvement of 3 to 6 months in the last year there has been a parents is lifelong and we need to understand 7% drop in female recruitment. We should and appreciate this responsibility with joy. work in this area as the time of bonding after Women have been suppressed for too long birth – mother and child is crucial and it and that has made them raise their voices. becomes very difficult for women to get Traditional roles may have been different back to work in 3 months leaving the young and well demarketed for women and men infant in childcare or with a nanny at home. but as society has grown and evolved there Family is important and children are a vital has been an overlap with women also asset for any family Tasks can be shared contributing to the family income, it has amicably, one prefers cleaning and ironing, become important for men to also share in the other marketing and cooking… we can the responsibility of child rearing and share household jobs according to liking. household chores. Two is better than one, so This is just one example. What is perfect let us share the task for better results, equality…. We need to strike a balance, a sometime you discover your talents and balance that works for the betterment of all. strengths along the way. The Bible says : Ask and it shall be given With technology the scope of new careers is unto you, seek and you will find, knock and it shall be open unto you… so let us What we can do : make this teachings active in our lives Ask for help Speak Up Listen Share - time, talents, resources Encourage & Energise Be proactive and open Reach out Collaborate Learn from each other Be involved and include others Be aware (interact) Be MAD - make a difference Be Ourselves Take the initiative Plan and Organise We all know these things, then why is it so difficult ? Don't we want to break stereotypes, don't we want positive change to happen. In conclusion, let us work together both men and women to make a difference and bring about positive changes that will ensure a fair and just world for all, where 'Better the Balance….Better the world' is a reality for all.
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I have pleasure in presenting to you, Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2019 and the auditor's report to the 144th AGM of YWCA of Bombay, in keeping with good governance practices and statutory compliance. The Audited Statement of Accounts, have been circulated to members earlier and will be tabled for adoption. The Income & Expenditure Statement for the year shows a surplus of Rs. 68,66,764/- compared with the previous year surplus of Rs. 21,42,823/-.
Total Income of the Association (Rs. in Lacs) An overview of the financial results of our four hostels is contained in the bar graph below. LWH at Fort has a surplus of Rs. 44,18,468/- as compared to last year's surplus being Rs. 34,96,813/- and shoulders major responsibility with IC in income generation. DDH at Andheri has yielded a surplus of Rs.35,27,776/- compared to the last year's surplus being Rs.28,38,699/-. Sources of Income: IC (43%), Hostels The occupancy has increased (29%), Asha Kiran (13%), Rent from UCO considerably compared to last year and Bank (6%), Income from Investments (5%), shoulders major responsibility with IC and Others (4%). Below shows the relevent in income generation. figures. Anugraha Hostel at Belapur has surplus of Rs. 18,01,771/- compared to Overall Position of Income (%) last year surplus being Rs. 3,75,111/- ABH at Byculla, being a subsidized residence, compared to other three hostels. Deficit is Rs. 2,85,335/- which is less compared to deficit of 2017-2018 i.e. Rs. 17,60,479/- DLH at Colaba, has no income; expenses incurred are mainly due to provision of security services and maintenance. WDU conducts vocational training courses at very nominal rate.
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Income from Hostels Women's Development Unit (WDU)
Asha Kiran, has contributed Rs. Tax on Income: Currently no income tax is 1,02,02,297/- to the income of the payable by the Association as per the Association during the Financial Year Bombay Trust Act 1950, this provision is 2018-19 compared to Rs. 1,00,16,840/- in likely to be repealed. The Association will FY 2017-18. This is noteworthy, since Asha need to take cognizance of this and make suitable provisions to mitigate risks of Kiran is involved in non-residential potential tax levies. community outreach programmes such as the Crèche for children of marginalized Due to surplus of Rs. 68,66,764/- a sum of Rs. 5 0 lakhs has been transferred back to working mothers, incurring annual expenses Sinking Fund Reserve. of Rs. 64,95,871/-, Day Care Centre for senior citizens from the community Rs. A summary of Income and Expenditure, 66,868/-, Urdu and Marathi study centre, Investments and Bank Balances as on 31st English-speaking courses and Beautician March 2019 is given below. classes etc. Income and Expenditure Women's Development Unit has been the 31-03-2019 31-03-2018 % key beneficiary of Bombay YWCA's funds Total Income 7,61,78,310 8,01,53,927 (39,75,617) 5 to achieve the objectives of the Trust' Total Exp. 6,93,11,546 7,80,11,104 (86,99,558) 11 through multiple programmes for Surplus/Deficit 68,66,764 21,42,823 community development targeting women and children. A total of Rs. 1,13,99,453/- Investments and Bank Balances was spent during the year as against Rs. 31-03-2019 31-03-2018 99,04,941/- there was an increase of GOI 8% Bonds, Units of UTI 29,43,750 45,43,750 expenditure to the tune of 15%. It is commendable that the department has been Fixed/Flexi Deposits 5,79,20,652 5,41,41,540 resourceful in soliciting funds for some of Savings Bank Balances 71,38,267 67,96,673 their projects this year, by availing Current Account Balances 2,75,924 7,20,586 sponsorships. Cash and Stamps 1,00,754 1,07,700
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I wish to thank our Auditors M/s M M Nissim & Co., Chartered Accountants for completing the audit on time. I also thank Mehta Chokshi & Shah for carrying out the internal audit and GST Consultant Ms Kirti Pandya. My special thanks to Ms Rekha Joshi, Chairperson-Finance for sharing the responsibility of the Department of Finance and Accounts. My thanks are also due to Rekha Joshi, Dr. Lata Clements and Shoba Philip who have been ever willing to co-sign cheques and payment vouchers for the Finance Department. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all staff of Accounts Department for their hard-work, co-operation and dedicated service. I am grateful to the President, Board of Management and Chairpersons of all committees of the Board for an excellent team-work, and for the suggestions and support given to the Finance Committee. Pavana Anchees Hon. Treasurer Report of the Board of Management 2018 – 201 9 The Board of Management of the YWCA of Bombay is pleased to present before you the 144th Annual Report and the Audited Statement of Accounts along with the Statutory Audit Report for the year ended 31st March 2019. Regular meetings of the Board of Management were held throughout the year. As per the constitutional provision, two members were co-opted to the Board: Dr. Ratna Bhattacharya and Lalitha Dhara Following Chairpersons were appointed Administrative Committees Chairpersons Finance Rekha Joshi Personnel Yasmin Kuruvilla Buildings Pavana Anchees Programme Committees Chairpersons Membership Sharon Pires Spiritual Emphasis Priyadarsini John Public Affairs and Social Issues Lalitha Dhara Participation and Involvement of Youth in Action Vanita Narvekar Public Relations Dr. Lata Clements Women's Development Unit Nita Susan Jacob Asha Kiran Sharon Solomon Committees for Services Chairpersons International Centre Dr. Sonal Ohol General Hostels Lavina Shirsat Other Committees Chairperson Nominating Committee Jennifer Talwalker Constitution Review Committee Elsa D'Cruz
11 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better Report of Administrative Committees Finance The Finance Committee comprises of Staff strength of the Association in all Finance Chairperson, Treasurer and categories is 147, including staff on full-time Chairpersons of all committees. All and part-time, as also on Permanent and members actively participate in the finance Contract basis, categorized into departments requirements of individual committees and as follows:- departments and financial matter s of the Association as a whole. Administration 07 During the monthly meetings the Finance/Accounts 08 statement of accounts of all departments International Centre 45 were scrutinized and approved. Membership / Spiritual Emphasis 01 S P Nayak & Co. and Mehta Chokshi & PASI 01 Shah conducted regular audits of PIYA 01 departments and submitted monthly PR/Jotting 01 reports. They were thoroughly Women's Development Unit 36 scrutinized at periodic audit meetings before reporting to the Board. Asha Kiran / Dipti Dhaman Hostel 21 At a special Budget meeting, Achamma Bhavan Hostel 08 departmental annual budgets were Anugraha Hostel 09 studied and scrutinized in February 2019 Fort/Lady Willingdon Hostel 09 and presented to the Board for adoption. Total 147 Assets of the Association has been adequately insured. During the year, the following staff left the Half yearly Statement of Accounts has Association been reviewed by the External Auditor 1. Ms. Jodie Serpes M/s M. M. Nissim & Co. (Programme Officer - PIYA) 2. Ms. Maya Chandanshiv The committee has duly monitored Trust (House Keeper - ABH ) Funds and Investments. 3. Ms. Trupti Bendre Statement of Accounts, Balance Sheet, (Nursing Teacher - WDU) Receipt and Payments for the year ended st 4. Ms. Vishakha Tawade, 31 March 2019 were studied, (Utility staff - WDU) scrutinized and presented to the Board. 5. Ms. Sandhya Adavade (Para Social Worker – WDU) Personnel 6. Ms. Monalisa Augustus The Personnel Committee Members (Administrative Secretary) regularly met to assess staff requirements, and evaluate their performance and ensure During the year, the following staff retired their welfare. We we re able to take from the Association progressive steps and move forward, Mr. Lawrence Rebello, retired on 30th keeping in mind the challenges.
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September 2018 as Manager at IC The following contract staff Part Time having completed 27 years & 8 months changed to Full Time :- of service to the YWCA of Bombay. 1. Pallavi Pawar (Utility staff) 2. Sunetra Salunke (Balwadi teacher) The following new staff joined during the 3. Sunita Waghmare year 2018-19 (Para social worker) 1. Ms. Philomena Cardoz, We congratulate the following employees for Hostel Secretary at DDH having completed 20 years of service in 2. Ms. Monalisa Augustus, YWCA and will be the recipients of the Long Administrative Secretary Service Awards at the AGM on Saturday, 13th 3. Ms. Sandhya Adavade, July 2019 Para Social Worker at WDU 1. Ms. Sarita Patankar 4. Ms. Ratna Tushar Warang, 2. Ms. Sangeeta Waghela Utility staff at AK 3. Mr. Santosh Bhalekar 5. Ms. Shamal Shyamsunder Ligam, 4. Ms. Sunanda Edre Utility staff at AK 5. Ms. Namrata Shelar The following staff have been promoted 6. Ms. Vaijanti Mane to a higher g rade 7. Ms. Shaila Pawar 8. Ms. Jyoti Dhiwal 1. Mr. Namdev Ekwade, 9. Ms. Rasika Rane Room Attendant to Supervisor. 10. Ms. Shoba Philip 2. Mr. Bhiku Gangawane, 11. Mr. Sanjay Tirlotkar Sweeper to Room Attendant. 12. Mr. Sachin Kulye 3. Mr. S. Manoharan, Room Attendant to Jr. Receptionist. Heads of Departments (HODs) meetings was 4. Mr. Vinod L. Kamble, held every month which helped in team Room Attendant to Jr. Receptionist. building and growth of the organization. 5. Ms. Rakhi S. Parcha, Some of the sessions conducted were . Room Attendant to Jr. Receptionist. 6. Mr Vimal Prabhu, a) Time Management by Sharon Pires Asst. Manager to Sr. Asst. Manager. b) ' Biblical Values' by Lalit h a Fernandes. 7. Mr. Solomon Masapogu, c) You are a Chosen Vessel' by Elsa D'Cruz. d) Orientation on Waste Management by Mr. Room attendant to Peon cum room Sunil Said. attendant. e) Formatting and Alignment of documents, 8. Ms. Pushpa Wadekar, Standards of Good Management and Helper at AK to Balwadi Teacher Accountability, Orientation on Gender and 9. Ms. Rita Pinto, Echo of Western Regional Conference by Sr. Accountant to Asst. Manager- Shoba Philip. Accounts 10. Subhash Gaikwad, 1. YWCA Staff Lunch with Members and Peon to Junior Receptionist Christmas celebration was organized on
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12th December 2018. It was truly .Anugraha, CBD Belapur 1990/2001 heartening to see tremendous talent FSI of 0.25% granted and paid for. among our staff. They presented dances, Original Lease Deed Registered in the songs and skits. Ms. Lalitha Fernandes, Sub Registrar's Office. The long time emphasized the need of such bonding on dream of having a State of the Art Senior this occasion. All participated in games Citizen's Home is fast becoming a like 'Bombing the City', 'Musical chairs' reality. Tender to be floated soon for the etc with great zeal. Prizes were given to project. The Consultant for the project is winners on the spot. Teamwork Consultants, CBD Belapur 2. Staff Picnic was arranged at CIGAD Hotel and Resort, Bhyandar Uttan on .Asha Kiran, Andheri 1998 25th January 2019. 110 staff Entire Pump room renovation, participated in the fun filled day with lots replacement of china chip mosaic in the th of games and gifts. terrace, external wall repair outside 7 floor and hall painting, 2 new Sintex 3. 76 staff benefitted from Medical camp tanks installed and old concrete tanks held in collaboration with Wockhardt th dismantled, Garbage room demolished Hospital, Mumbai Central on 13 and neatened, Dead wall waterproofed February 2019 at Byculla, for staff. and few rooms painted, minor repairs 4. Heads of Departments and members carried out in Amphitheatre. went for a two day trip to Nilshi Campsite on 30/31 March. It was truly a .International Centre, Fort 1964/1981 time of bonding and enjoyment. Painting, tiling and installation of sliding windows done in some rooms. Buildings Replacement of four old rusted metal To maintain the Y Buildings in prime tanks with brand new heavy duty metal areas in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, the tanks on the terrace and waterproofing of Buildings Committee oversees and the tank pillars and wall were taken up. carries out repairs, renovation and restoration to make it strong and ready to .Lady Willingdon, Colaba Heritage weather any storm. Building 1900 Renovation/refurbishment to be done .Achamma Bhavan, Byculla 1980 this year. Tender process completed, Some of the work done this year were Contractor negotiations done. The fixing of the over head water tank ongoing work will take 9 months under covers, fitting of the small Wicket gate, Conservation Architect Vikas Dilawari. replacement of the entire water pipe line and repair/replacement of wooden . Daisy Lawson, Cooperage balcony railing with green granite We have community outreach and marble. vocational classes to empower women towards financial independence
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Committees for Programmes and Activities
Membership his assistant. Besides football training the Membership is the foundation of all YWCA children also benefitted from the session on committees and activities, through which manners and etiquette. YWCA certificates members promote the vision and mission of were awarded to participants by Ovita the Association. Parulekar.
th Membership of the Association as on 30 Sacred Music April 2019 “But God Demonstrates His Own Love For Us In This, While We Were Still Electoral 142 Sinners, Christ Died For Us.” Romans 5: 8 Assosiate 33 The programme was held on 10th March at Youth 10 YWCA, Fort. The ambience was apt for the Y Deepa 77 season of Lent with the hall being beautifully decorated with palm leaves. The Total 262 hall was filled with church groups, music lovers, members and invitees. Songs in Y Deepa One Day Camp's were successfully English and Hindi filled the air. A held at various YWCA Buildings. A total of thanksgiving to the Almighty for His love 245 boys and girls from the age group of 8- and supreme sacrifice on the Cross. The 18years actively participated in the camp. devotion by Pastor Cecil Clements was heart The day was filled with joy and interesting rendering. The Church of Powai activities like games, dance, debates, and mesmerized us with their harmonious motivational talk, Self-defense and yoga singing. A solemn and meaningful evening sessions Poster making actively was in praise of our Lord and Saviour. enjoyed by the children. YWCA and its activities was also explained to the children World Membership Day and their parent's. Theme 'Find your voice....share your story' Membership Day was celebrated on 24th Football Summer Camp, Fort April 2018. Members from all areas Conducted for the Fort community attended to renew their pledge and celebrate underprivileged children at Sabina their bonds with YWCA. Chandrasekhar garden (back garden) from The Chairperson opened with a prayer, th th 16 to 28 May 2018 for 11 days. Thirty five welcomed all and thanked the members who children from the age group of 8 to 18 years were regular in attending meetings and were trained by coach George D'souza and
15 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better programmes and encouraged others to get committee, began with a devotion, followed involved in future. This was followed by by an enlightening presentation defining singing 'The Lord is my Shepherd' which safe spaces and ways to create them while was led by the committee members. identifying our bias' and the existing Chairpersons from all areas took an active vulnerable groups. All the ladies warmed up part in the programme....Scripture reading for the day of fun by participating in an from Mathew 25:31-45 was followed by a action song 'Every single cell in my body is message on the theme. The importance of happy.' The Andheri, Bandra, Belapur, this day was brought out beautifully, Byculla and Fort areas put up informative followed by an example emphasizing the entertaining performances that highlighted importance to speak out and help others in the importance of safe places by depicting need. the vulnerability of women and children and Three women from the community spoke corrective steps that can be taken. about their experience and how YWCA We celebrated the 90th birthday of our dear lifted them up and helped them to find their member Ms Miriam Kanga, who has worked voices. tirelessly for the upliftment of the socially The guest speaker, Mrs. Jaya Abraham gave backward as well as for the empowerment of a motivational talk on how we have a voice women. which can change things for others. The With so many fun-filled activities, our programme ended with a vote of thanks. ravenous selves were treated to a delicious lunch, followed by an enjoyable game of Senior Citizens programme was held on 15th housie and 16 May at Andheri and Fort respectively. th On the 20 October 2018, we celebrated 43 members had participated with great zeal World Elders Day at Fort, with Salome Roy and enthusiasm. Members came dressed in Kapoor as our chief guest. The Function was their best outfits and there was a spirit of well attended. The opening, introduction of naughtiness and fun with lots of exciting the speaker and the vote of thanks were all games and activities. Members tapped their done by senior citizens, Salome Roy gave a feet to some pepping music and enjoyed the talk on mind and body health. The members delicious lunch. It was a great time of learned various dance steps from her to keep bonding for all. the body healthy and she showed them how to stimulate various organs of the body using Ekta programme acupressure. She said acupuncture also 15th September united 55 members of the works for strokes in an emergency. A down YWCA for the aptly called 'EKTA' to earth lady who interacted with the programme with the theme 'Creating Safe members so beautifully and even sang and Spaces' held at the YWCA Fort . Sharon danced for us. A quiz and Housie were Pires, Chairperson of the Membership organized and prizes were distributed. 16 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better
Evening of Carols was held on 8t h the world for the better. A short play on December at Y Fort in the presence of a large 'Women's Rights and Empowerment' number of members and guests. The highlighting the various hurdles women and programme began with a welcome prayer by girls face in their daily life was enacted. our President Lalitha Fernandes. Carols An enlightening talk on 'Health' and a were sung with great enthusiasm by the humorous skit 'Aaj ka Neta' were presented various Y areas members in their colourful by the Andheri area members. They also costumes. It must be mentioned here that a performed garba in bright yellow costumes. lot of hard work went into their various The Bandra area members brought out the performances. A special applause for the 'Importance of work ethics' through three Bandra area members who put up a very fine skits. Purple was their colour, which added tableau enacting the birth of our Lord Jesus to the visual appeal. The Belapur area Christ. The last programme of the evening reiterated the relevance of 'Education for was a rendition of two Christmas songs by all' regardless of gender, age and economic the Church of Powai under the leadership of background through a powerpoint Pastor Cecil Clements, truly melodious and presentation. The Chembur area members thought-provoking. In conclusion all dressed in white took the stage with a play present lit candles and sang the beautiful based on 'Justice and Peace'. carol 'Silent Night'. Thanks to all for making The appreciative audience applauded this evening a resounding success. enthusiastically at the end of each International Women's Day and Ekta presentation. A memorable day indeed!! th were celebrated with joie de vivre on 8 Core Objectives March at Y Fort. Sharon Pires addressed the To create gen Y leaders for gathering. The theme for International tomorrow. Women's Day was 'Balance for Better' with To engage young people in special emphasis on equal opportunities community development and for all. There should be no gender disparity advocacy. in education and at the workplace. To create a movement to address Stereotypes that have been in existence for key issues by and for the youth several decades need to be addressed. To empower youth, especially girls Theme for Y Areas –Agents of Changes in decision making, aimed at The Byculla area members read out positive social impact. meaningful poems on 'Environment' and To provide an interactive platform wore green to show their love and concern for youth to brainstorm, create for Mother nature and planet earth. Wearing sustainable, effective interactions, pink, the Fort area members talked about the communities and leadership. formidable power of women that can change
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Informative talks by Experts/ Visits and Activities by Y Areas Members
Spiritual Emphasis Retreat: Spiritual Emphasis Retreat was held on 21st September 2018. 22 members were present. The retreat started with Praise and Worship led by the committee. The speaker Ms. Rashmi Braganza beautifully brought out on the theme”Creating Safe Space" from the biblical perspective. We also had a Bible quiz time and a time of intercession. Overall a very powerful time in the presence of the Almighty.
Retreat: The Spiritual Emphasis Committee had organized a retreat on the 19th of February at Anugraha Belapur. It began with Praise and Worship God through hymns. The speaker for the day was Bro. Abishek Clifford from London who works
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with Rescue Ministry, NGO. He spoke on a created and stamped as good, for good, to do range of topics: Evolution vs Creation, good. Throughout the week this emphasis homosexuality and delusion. Abortion, baby continued and so it was the entire week of genocide, poison of pornography and seeking and listening to God's Voice through reasons against Youth promiscuity, and his messengers, drawing deep from his creating a safer world. The facts shared were word. horrifying and eye-opening. Members from The 'C' Christ being central from him and YWCA participated and were motivated to him alone good social action flows. It is far make a difference in their communities. The more impactful, far-reaching, enduring, retreat ended with a sumptuous lunch and hope-filled, effective and has eternity in fellowship. view. An exciting move of God's Spirit within his 'Agents of Change' YWCA and World of Prayer: YWCA of Bombay st YMCA to bring Him Honour and Glory!!! celebrated the World day of Prayer on 1 March 2019 at St. Thomas Cathedral. The Vacation Bible Studies Theme for 2019 was come – Everything is Whoever received one such child in my Ready. The country chosen for this year is name receives me and whoever receives me, Slovenia. The Sermon was given by Rev receives not but him who sends me (Mark Arpana Rangaya. Members and staff present 9:37) the difficulties of life of Slovenian women. On behalf of the Spiritual Emphasis the VBS Three loaves of Slovenian bread were (Va cation Bible School) was organized from displayed. th th 5 to 7 November for our community The World Week of Prayer , a joint initiative children of Byculla, Belapur, Kurla and of YMCA and YWCA was held on 11th Wadala, and from 12th to 14 th November at November. beginning at St. Thomas Fort.VBS was conducted by the volunteers Cathedral. It was then held at various of Union Vacation Bible School. On an locations of the YWCA and YMCA in average 50 children were present every day. Mumbai, with the young and young at heart This year UVBS theme was " My Potter & participating. The theme this year was Me." It was an exciting time with action 'Youth Empowerment for Good.' Each of songs and stories from the bible. Children the days were assigned a sub theme - Created were given Bible verses to memorize. Along for Good, Enabled for Good, Challenged for with Spiritual nourishment, their physical Good, Overcoming for Good, Transformed needs were also taken care of and gifts were for Good, Live for Good And Celebrate for distributed. Good. Special Mention- This joint venture by these two movements In every Y Building staff devotion takes is, 'an important reminder of the Spiritual place every morning. Vision that drives their efforts to create a All area members meet regularly for bible better world for all people.' We began the study too. Week of Prayer from Genesis, that we were
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Public Affairs and Social Issues (PASI)
20 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better Mediums Used was given 15 minutes to make her presentation. She spoke on how women are treated unequally due to their gender. She elaborated how this inequality was nurtured and fostered in the patriarchal family ecosystem. She ended by Activities in Detail-: suggesting practical measures that could be adopted to counter the patriarchal 1. Gender Equality culture and upbringing. Workshop on Gender Equality was attended by 25 participants on 7th May at 5. Adv. Aileen Marques conducted a Y, Asha Kiran. The MAVA group staged a session on 'Gender Violence' for 50 girls 15 minute play “Gender Bender” of LJNJ Mahila Mahavidyalay, Vile Parle bringing up issues of gender roles in on Wednesday, 29th August. Using an society and the discrimination against interactive approach Adv. Marques kept gay, lesbian and transgender the girls engaged throughout her communities. Pravin of MAVA gave narrative. She elaborated the gender further explanation of the play and there violence which women were subjected to was some interaction with the within the family and in the workplace. participants. The play was appreciated There were many queries from the girls. all. 6. A public talk on ' E c o n o m i c 2. Workshop on 'Sexual Harassment at Contribution of Women in Paid, Underpaid and Unpaid Work. Who Workplace' st Workshop on 'Sexual Harassment at Benefits?' was held on Saturday, 1 Workplace' conducted by Adv. Aileen September at YWCA, Asha Kiran, which Marques was attended by 30 NGO was attended by 65 participants. The representatives on Friday, 15th June at Chief Guest was Dr. Vubhuti Patel and YWCA, Asha Kiran. Advocate Marques the guest speaker was Dr. Ritu Dewan discussed having various forms of sexual (Former Director & Professor of Eco. harassment (verbal, physical, visual). Department).The talk was divided into This workshop helped in having better three sections: understanding of sexual harassment and Visualizing Women's Work: Paid and Unpaid to prevent and challenge any harassment Restrictions and constraints over in future. Women's work 3. Poster Exhibition on 'Save the Who benefits? State, Market, Environment' was held on Saturday, 30th Community, Family June 2018 at Y, Byculla. (AGM Day) The talk was followed by a play by the 4. A session on ' Gender Equality' was TISS student interns of the YWCA. It conducted by Ms. Lalitha Dhara for 120 was a 15-minute play titled 'Gharkaam th taxi drivers on Sunday, 26 August at Ka Daam' and entailed a three-tiered BMC Gujarati Medium School, Tardeo. pyramid formation in the end, the bottom The occasion was the AGM of the tier occupied by those who did unpaid Mumbai Taxi Men's Union. Ms. Dhara work, the middle tier by those who 21 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better
benefited by the unpaid labor of the 2018 at Y, Fort from 11.00am to 1.30 pm. bottom rung but was exploited by the The event was attended by 110 college economic system and its representatives students, Y members & staff. Ms. at the top rung of the pyramid. Kalpana Sharma, Independent 7. A Transgender Role Model and Journalist and Author, Former Dy. Celebrity Editor, The Hindu moderated the event. A talk on 'Life & Struggles of a Ms. Malini Bhupta, Editor, Value Transgender Woman' was conducted by Research Stock Advisor, Former Dy. Ms. Priya Patil (transgender activist) on Editor, India Today shared her story on 6th October and was attended by 120 toxic workspace for women. Ms. Kiran participants. Ms. Patil shared her Pathak, Digital Content Consultant, struggles and success of 20 years in front Former Google Language Specialist of total strangers, both young and old, shared her experience in dealing with students and working persons, in a bare sexist online trolling. it all fashion and as an open book ready 11. A biographical play in Hindi 'Haan to be read. Her courage and transparency Mein Savitribai Phule' India's first in willing to share every aspect of her life native teacher of women and the first was admirable. modern radical poet – Savitribai Phule 8. Healthy Lifestyle which was performed by Ms.Sushma A session on 'Healthy Lifestyle' was Deshpande was held on 3rd January conducted by Dr. Falguni Gaitonde for 2019 at Y, Byculla. The occasion was 45 girls of Saboo Siddik College on the 188th birth anniversary of Wednesday, 10th October. She spoke on Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule. Menstrual hygiene and general health. 12. A session was organized with 35 9. Public Talk on 'A School Principal's commercial sex workers on their 'Human Rights' with Salvation Army Struggle to obtain Gender Justice for th her Students' was held on November and YWCA of Bombay on 30 January 3rd at YWCA, Belapur. 2019. The speaker was Ms. Hasina Standing up for gender justice is Khan. something that many of us aspire for, 13. Youth Parliament however, never experience in the fullest Youth Parliament was organized to sense. Sherly Paul's journey of encourage youth who will be voting in challenging the existing power this election, to think about and engage hierarchies by providing unconditional with emerging issues facing the country. support to survivors of sexual assault The theme for the youth parliament was: seems straight out of a book. The India I want. The motion on the floor Abandonment, poverty, fraud, lies are of the parliament was Majoritarianism some of the chapters in her story, worthy Vs Multiculturalism. The event was of a detailed book. conducted at three Y centers - YWCA, 10. A Public Discourse on 'Women & Andheri: 28/02/19, YWCA, Fort: Social Media' was held on 1st December 04/03/19, YWCA, Belapur: 09/03/19. No. of participants – 100. 22 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better
PIYA The resource person for the session was Shraddha Dhepe(GNMI). It was attended by 20 children. 3. YWCA of Bombay Walkathon on March 2018 Juhu Beach On the occasion of National Girl child day (24th January 2019) a 4KM Walkathon was organized to reclaim our spaces and walk without fear. It was May 2018 May2018 conducted at Juhu Beach with YWCA staff (19) and YWCA Members (13) Students (2) and Public (97). A few words were shared by Shoba Philip (GS of YWCA) about YWCA and the May 2018 December 2018 Importance of creating safe spaces for girls by Vanita Narvekar (Co- Chairperson of PIYA, YWCA). A sapling was planted by a balwadi child. The Zumba instructor for the morning January 2019 February 2019 was Zin Ana. The Walkathon was flagged off by Ms. Lalith a Fernandes (YWCA of Bombay President) Our designated 1. Debate Competition -Pros & Cons of # Nursing teachers were incharge of First Mee Too Movement Aid: Prajkta Dudhe, Rasika Dabre. The The Event was conducted with 21 vote of thanks was given by Aneesha Participants from 6 different colleges Reuben. The Programme was a great from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The success as Mumbaikar's came out in devotion and Introduction were given by large numbers to support the cause. The Ms.Vanita Narvekar. The Judges for the walkathon was broadcast on Times Now Programme were Ms.Lalitha Fernandes News Channel. (President of YWCA of Bombay), Ms 4. Musical Evening Shoba Phillip (General Secretary of An evening filled with wonderful YWCA of Bombay) and Ms. Lalitha melodies was held at Byculla. It was Dhara (Chairperson of PASI attended and participated by college Committee). The moderator for the youth. event was Adv Leeann Almeida & 5. Youth Parliament, Andheri Anchal. It was a wonderful and The Andheri Youth Parliament was held Informative session on the"Pros& Cons on 28th February 2019 at Y Andheri of Me too Movement". It was a collaboration between PASI and 2. Session on Menstrual Hygiene held at PIYA. College students from all over Humara Foundation : Mumbai participated in the youth 23 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better
Parliament and took their stand on A. To create visibility of the Association, whether they believe “India is moving the following steps were taken:- towards a Majoritarian or Multicultural 1. 1000 Wall Calendars for the year 2019 state”. We had 8 Participants and 32 were designed by the PR Committee. observers and members of Andheri area They were distributed to all the who were also present. The Parliament stakeholders of YWCA. This provided speaker was Mr. Syed Peerzada Suheel more publicity and good exposure Ahmad (He has been chosen under the 2. Signage for Asha Kiran fixed at eye Prime Minister Special Scholarship for level at Metro Line pursing BSW. He is a 3rd year Student of 3. Signage Boards for LWH Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work 4. Signage Board for WDU Community and an active participant of the Asia Boards Youth International Model United 5. Sent complimentary copies of YWCA Nations at Bangkok, Thailand). The History Book to colleges like Tata judges were Shama Chatterjee and Flory Institute of Social Science, College of D'Souza. Social Work Nirmala Niketan, College The Best Speaker was won by Momin of Social Work Nirmala Niketan Ultamash Extension Centre, St. Xavier's Institute Special Mention was made of Bhakti of Engineering, St. Xavier's College, Ghatke Sophia College for Women, Dr. BMN Best question asked was by Speaker College of Home Science, LJNJ Mahila Syed Peerzada Suheel Ahmad Mahavidyalay College) 6. Y Ignite programme for Navi Mumbai 6. Prepared placards and flex with YWCA colleges logo for Batein Aman Ki Programme It was held at Y Belapur and was 7. Youth Day was organised for CNI attended by 33 Youth from colleges of Church at Andheri. 10 youth were Navi Mumbai and 5 Belapur area present. Shoba Philip - GS, Mini - AK members of YWCA. 5 Judges and 6 Secretary and Sharon Solomon – Staff. Youth participated in a wide range member of PR Committee attended the of activities such as: non-inflammable programme. A presentation on the work cooking, collage-making, extempore, of YWCA of Bombay was shown debate, slogan-writing, group through PPT by Shoba Philip, followed discussion, music competition and by questionnaire session by Mini youth parliament. 8. The PR Committee programme for Christmas was the presentation of the Public Relations Paranjoti Choir at Afghan Church. The The Public Relations Committee manages newly renovated Church resonated the brand image of YWCA with both the melodiously with the magnificent voices internal and external stakeholders. It of the 45 strong Choir. The Church was facilitates communication and contributes in packed with over 200 eager music lovers myriad ways for the well-being and growth who experienced an absolute feast of of the organization. 24 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better
sweet Christmas Carols. Tthe sale of Y have been formed in all communities. cloth bags designed by PR Committee, Crèche bakery products and food by SHG were The constant growing concerns of safety the highlights of the programme. It was especially in modern times rip the parents' a major success in terms of Y visibility in apart. A crèche; daycare or nursery is a South Bombay. After this programme childcare centre where babies, toddlers, and two new members joined YWCA. young children are cared for in a safe and 9. PR Committee created a new PPT for stimulating surrounding. Crèches mostly APM. It can also be used in places where cater to the children of parents with full-time Y is invited to give presentation. or part-time jobs. A child does not just stay B. Name plates were designed for all there but learns its first basic skills at our YWCA centres Balwadis. It is our constant effort to equip C. Created Official e-mail ids for HODs the child and the parents with all the information and skills that they need to D. A session on Time Management was survive in the world. held on Saturday, 19th May at YWCA Total number of children in 7 balwadis and 3 Byculla for 20 HODs. It was conducted crèches is 361 by Sharon Pires, Chairperson, Public Relations. She gave various methods to 1) World Water Day, World Tuberculosis complete a given task without Day and World Poetry Day were consuming much time. She conducted observed. games, which can improve one’s 2) Session on Awareness of Election, productivity and save time by working in importance of health and Aadhar card a group. It was an interactive and lively procedure for Balwadi parents. session. Staff appreciated the session. 3) Bunny Tamtola was carried out in Chembur Balwadi Women's Development Unit 4) Puppet show on health and hygiene The empowerment and autonomy of women 5) Balwadi teachers attended exhibitions and the improvement of their political, organised by different organisation like social, economic and health status is a highly Mumbai Mobile crèche, Sports important end in itself. In addition, it is complex, Camlin etc throughout the essential for the achievement of sustainable year. development. The full participation and 6) Art and Craft Workshops, Good partnership of both women and men is Parenting, Health Awareness, Children required in productive and reproductive life, Vaccination, Healthy Habits, Nutrition including shared responsibilities for the care Charts, Sessions on Water Borne and nurturing of children and maintenance Diseases, Family Planning and of the household Importance of Breastfeeding, Dance This year the Women's Development Unit Movement, Nutrition Competition, worked along with boys, to make them a Christmas and Picnics were organized significant part of the youth groups which for the children.
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AGM Christmas
Anand Mela Anmol Mela
Annual Day Annual Day
Senior Citizen's Day Celebration Teacher's Day
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Global Compassion Day Awareness Camp
Awareness on Gas Safety Awareness on Water Borne Diseases
Baatein Aman Ki Baatein Aman Ki
Christmas Music around the World Inauguration of Shelter Home
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Bakery Exhibition Cake Competition
Children's Day Cleanup Drive
Staff Picnic
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Demonstration by Morde Chocolate Company Disaster Management Training
Donation of Sewing Machines Ekta
Regional Conference Ekta
Elder's Day Evening of Carols
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Walkathon - Creating Safe Spaces
World Day of Prayer Week of Prayer
Workshop on Art of Story Telling
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World Membership Day Visit to Museum
Valedictory Function Workshop on Disaster Management
Valedictory Function - Bakery/Cookery Tree Plantation and Cleanup Drive
Gender Justice World Membership Day
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Community P rogrammes Youth Group: Educational A ctivities More than 2000 youth members were Educational A ctivities English Speaking Course exposed to the following activities :- Training at Kotak Educa on Founda on 1. Disaster Management training Referred to ICICI Academy 2. Exposure visits to Old-age Homes Para Social Worker Course 3. Job- fair Mela Mumbai Mobile Creche for Teacher Training 4. NGO-Mela YCMOU 5. Debate competition Financial Help from Rangoonwala Founda on 6. Poster- making competitions Dos Organisa on 7. Human- chain formations for various MESCO causes Health 8. Environmental rally Health Activity General Medical Camps 9. Visit to PDS –Ration shops Eye Check-up 10. Sports Day Skin, Thyroid Screening Camp 11. Dance movement therapy & its Bone Density importance
Diabetes Screening Camp 12. Career Guidance Mela 13. Awareness sessions on gender Dental Camp discrimination, Health and exercise, Awareness Session on Water Borne Disease Save the Environment, Molestation, Aids Awareness Session Love & Infatuation, Value of HIV Tes ng Camp Education, Image- building for Case - W ork Report Interviews, Importance of Yoga, Self- Case-W ork Report Govt. Schemes respect, Social Media & its use, Cyber- Health Educa onal crime. Domes c Violence Senior citizens: About 500 senior citizens Aasra from ten different communities benefitted Shelter Home Skills Training from the following topic : Counselling 1. How to keep our life healthy and happy. Financial Help 2. Property rights and Registered will Vocational Training Courses 3. Importance of Organ Donation Voca onal Training Courses Vocational Training Courses 4. Awareness on Safety & Security Advance Beauty Parlour 5. Health &Hygiene Mehandi Course
Basic Tailoring Course 6. Adult literacy classes Basic Beauty Parlour 7. Sanjay Gandhi Schemes and their English-Speaking by Teach India benefits Self Defence
Masala Making 8. Importance of yoga and meditation with Food and Nutri on exercise Short Term Bakery 9. Importance of Senior citizen's card, Pan Sanitary-Napkin Making Course by BMC
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10. Healthy diet & exercise Five SHGs received grant from BMC 11. Communication and relationship with @ Rs 20,000/- family Cloth bags worth Rs 9,000/-,were 12. Senior- citizen Property rights 13. Session on Dengue and Malaria by NN made and sold by the SHG of Byculla students throughout the year 14. Monsoon diseases and plastic ban 3 members from Byculla community 15. Paper bag- making and marketing received financial help from Dosti 16. Skin diseases and precautions organisation to start business 17. Live happily even in old age 18. Disaster Management Training
19. Exposure visits to Police Stations Cookery Class by BMC Training and Awareness Programme for SHGs 20. Senior Citizens' Day &World Food and Nutri on Training by Alzheimer Day Govt. of India 21. Participation in competitions Sanitary-Napkin Making Entreprenership Development Sustainable livelihood: 20 Self-Help Programme Masala Making Course groups guided by Para-Social Workers in 10 Paper and Cloth Bag Making communities have been set up, where more Par cipated in Nutri on than 200 women exposure visits are actively Compe on involved in all programmes and trainings. Bakery Course Awareness programmes throughout the year are as follows; Adolescent Group: In each community Importance of Healthy diet and regular there is an adolescent group. 300 girls are exercise actively 'involved in ' them:-; Health & hygiene Government Schemes and procedure Good behavior, Importance of health BMC Ward-Office visits and hygiene, training on family life 18 women from Belapur community education, Sports activity, Art and craft participated in different competitions workshop, Self-defense training, organised by NMMC Belapur and nine Summer camp, POCSO Act, Child of them received prizes. (1st prize Rs. abuse and child rights, Child helpline, 3,.. 000/-, 2nd Rs 2,000/- & 3 rd Rs 1,000/- Exposure visit to police Stations. with mementos) Importance of education Importance of SHGs and procedure of Grants Exposure visit to Ration shops and offices
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Special events
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Achievements/ Highlights f. Women from our communities who a. Women from our communities have completed different courses from our completed basic beautician course and centers, are now get orders are financially independent today. They g. Women were encouraged to complete thanked the YWCA for this courses conducted by Municipal achievement. Corporation enabling them to set up start b. Referals have been made to different ups. They also received 13 sewing organizations and women are now machines, 10 flour mills financially empowered. h. A widow received a cheque of Rs c. Women from SHGs have started 65,000/- by social development businesses like tiffin service and doing department of NMMC for her daughter's well. wedding. d. Self Help Group women and tailoring I. 17 students received sponsorship to students sold different types of masalas pursue vocational courses. & cloth bags with YWCA logo and j. 12 girls different communities have slogan on social issues. taken admissions in YCMOU for further e. 18 women from Belapur community education participated in different competitions k. Children from study centres are showing organised by NMMC Belapur and nine improvement in their school results and women received prizes growing in confidence. They also receive a nutritious meal every day.
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Awards Safety Gas Awareness Para legal training on Muslim women a. Savitribai Phule Best NGO award rights received by YWCA of Bombay from Home- scale Preservation of Fruits & NMMC with Trophy, Certificate of Vegetables and Nutrition honor &Rs 21,000/- on 3rd January 2019 at Vishnudas Bhave Natygruha, Investor Awareness was organised by Sector 16 at Vashi. Ministry of Commerce and Finance for SHG. b. Received Award, certificate of honor Children attended annual mega event and trophy from Unnati project of “Diwali Dhamaka” organised by Don Kotak Education foundation 31st Bosco. January at Deonar. Clean up Drive The WDU has helped numerous women 225 women went for an exposure visit to to carve out a success story each about Narayanchandra Trust at Virar (Old age their struggle to achieve the goal they had home set out to achieve. Staff Capacity Building: Capacity-Building Programmes Staff was involved in various activities like Entrepreneurship Development organizing or attending workshops, Programme seminars upgrading their skills and also of Pre marital counseling those in their care. Prevention of Violence against Women Women's rights Aasra- Family Counseling Centre Aasra, a drop-in-centre is working for the Health and skin care empowerment of women since 1998 by Sexual Violence and Impunity running its counselling centres that caters to Farmers' Protest at Mantralaya the psychological and social aspects of Save The Environment Women in Distress at Asha Kiran, Andheri, POSH for 100 staff of Lilavati Hospital Byculla and Belapur. Domestic workers rights Services provided: Self Defense Low cost Diet. Counselling Use of media & substance abuse. Life Style Management Follow- up and home visits Science Quiz on World Ozone day Legal Aid Drawing competition on OZONE layer. Referral Disaster Management Training Court Visits Livelihood for Self Help Group leaders
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Helping women in taking police Networking for-Aasra support WE Action To create awareness among women MASUM (Maharashtra Anti regarding laws and their rights Violence committee, Amman Providing Shelter Network.) Rehabilitation. Senior Citizen cases-.Dignity This year (April 2018 to March Foundation, Help Age India for 2019) 215 new cases have been Addiction cases-.Muktangan at registered, followed cases-448 and Pune, Alcoholic Anonymous, Nasha settled -112 Mukti Kendra, Bhardawadi and Marital Disputes – 55(e.g.- for not Krupa Foundation giving birth to male child), Women's rights-Aawaz-e-Niswaan Alcoholism -3,Extra marital affairs – 09, Harassment by husband and by Psychiatric Treatment- BMC in-laws( Domestic Violence) – 56, Hospitals Child Sexual abuse 2, Property E d u c a t i o n –Shishu Prem matters -19, Sexual Harassment at Samaj,Dosti,St. Catherine's Home, workplace – 2, Violence Against Men – 3. Educational Help – 7, Legal Procedure- DLSA,(Bandra Counselling-48.Cheating cases-08, and Thane),Majilis, Family Court, Pension scheme-01,YCMOU-3 Thane Court .Sheriyat-e- Mahakama. Cases of emergency shelter referred to Sharan – 2, Bapnu Ghar-2, Accommodation- St. Catherine's Shradhanand Mahila Ashram- Home, AmchaGhar, Ankur Children 2,Aamcha Ghar-2, Home Free legal aid provided to 39 clients Child Welfare–Committees at Majlis, Family court and DLSA atDongri, Ulhasnagar and Bhivandi. Six Domestic Violence cases Missing complaints, POCSO, and referred to different Protection protection to file case under Officers at Worli, Andheri and Fort. section 498A etc-. Police Stations Contact 103 and 1098 Helpline for for N.C, FIR, Clients for their Safety. Men.in distress-MAVA
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Sr. No. Topic Organised by 1. Jansunvai on Domestic Violence Act Majlis/ 2. Protest rally for Asifa Bano Women networking group 3. Awareness on social issue WE action 4. Time Management WDU 5. Sexual Harassment at Work Place Dr. Ubale 6. Disaster Management training City Civil Institute 7. Economic contribution of women in paid, PASI under paid and unpaid workers 8. Para legal training WDU 9. Community Leadership training DhanVapsi 10. Peace March Baatein Amen ki 11. Healthy lifestyle WDU 12. Rights of Sex Workers PASI 13. Womens Day rally MASUM 14. Election process Election Commission
Sessions conducted by the staff of Aasra- : Violence against Women, Good Parenting, Human Trafficking. Senior Citizen Act and their Rights, Domestic Violence Act, Women rights, Importance of Nutritious food, Session on Women Rights for Adivasi Women at Vidhayak Sansad, Stress Management session was organized for clients and their relatives.
Hospital Aide Valedictory Function was organized on 5th May 2018. Ms. Pricilla Fernandes DGM Corporate Nursing Head of Wockhardt Hospital was chief guest. Academic year from 25th June 2018. Total- 88 students 2017-18 MSBVE result Distinction-1, 18 First class, Second class. 11 Training on Parkinson's disease and Movement Disorder Pre marital counseling session Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine given to the 85 students by Americare. Self- defense training by Lions Club of India Competitions; Poster-making, Rangoli & Traditional Day Exposure visit to Nehru Science Center and Bal Asha Trust.
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Cra Course Cookery domestic/ working mothers, and a shelter for Bakery and Confec onery women in distress. We also have One Day Bakery Session Amphitheatre and a Conference hall / Two Days Bakery Session Meeting room, for various activities. Educa onal Visit to Exhibi on at Bandra Demonstra on Conducted by the Morde Residential Programmes: Bakery Session at Communi es Residence for Senior Women Job Placement Eight senior women have taken up Internship of Cookery, Bakery and Confec onery accommodation at the YWCA and made this Internship of Cra Course place their home. The senior living includes Bakery and Confec onery security, meals, medical attention, spiritual Womens Development Unit places on well being and more. At present, we have record our appreciation to: Students from women from the age group of 62- 95yrs. TISS, Nirmala Niketan, St Xavier's College They are ensured privacy through fully & volunteers. We sincerely acknowledge furnished, self-contained, single rooms with support from and thank : Teach India, attached bath. They have a lounge and TV Mumbai Mobile Creche, ICICI Academy, facility for their entertainment. These Kotak Education Foundation, Networking seniors enjoy a rare and unique option to partners, Police, Legal Aide, Hospitals, mingle and interact with different age groups Resource persons and well-wishers. Special under one roof and have opportunities to thanks to Dosti Organisation and donors for attend various programs and activities sponsoring the education of children and for taking place on the premises. women to become entrepreneurs . Another highlight of their stay is the Asha K iran celebrations of Birthdays, Mother's Day, (Women's Development C omplex ) Elder's Day, Christmas and Valentine's Day. Here they truly experience the warmth of Asha Kiran, the Women's Development family life. Complex of the YWCA of Bombay, continues to be a 'Ray of Hope' to all its Transient Guest beneficiaries. It is dedicated to all-round Provides accommodation in single and twin development of women and children of sharing rooms to women who come to different backgrounds, age groups, cultures, Mumbai for short or business trips. Women castes and creeds. It caters, keeping in view from all over the world can avail of this the pace with the rapidly growing changing facility. Online payments can be made and demands of time, from providing a home this year we had a whopping number of away from home for Senior Citizens and 800 guests approx. Several of them have left Transient Guest Accommodation, in the appreciating comments of their stay. It is heart of the city, to organizing awareness heartening to report that many of the guests programmes, study centers, career guidance are frequent visitors which is proof in itself classes to SSC/HSC students from of their preferred place of stay. vernacular mediums, to a day care center for Emergency Shelter senior citizens, a crèche for children of
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Temporary accommodation free or at very periodicals and Educational books. It is nominal cost is provided to women in a space for acquiring knowledge for the distress, especially victims of domestic young minds and helping them develop violence and sexual assault / abuse. Women the habit of reading. Students, residents who are referred by NGOs are also provided and transient guest who stay here to legal help and counseling. It helps them to appear for exams, have a quite space for recover from their traumatic situations in a reference and study. very supportive environment which gives them peaceful space to introspect and plan to Community Outreach Programmes rebuild their broken lives. The hostelities 1. Crèche for Children of Domestic and residents interact with these unfortunate /Working Mothers-We have (on record women in distress. They lend a helping hand from April 2018 to April 2019) 65 in providing small necessities like clothes, children in the age group of two and half toiletries, companionship and assistance in to five years who come from Monday to travelling. There is a different kind of Saturday, 9 am to 5pm. A loving, empathetic relationship developed and protective and safe environment helps outreach on the part of residents. Majlis the mothers to go to their work referred three such cases to be housed under peacefully and stress free. The presence our roof. of these kids adds to the liveliness at Extension Classes Asha Kiran. The day starts with exercise Over 50 students take the Bharatnatyam and is followed by writing practice of classes in the evenings conducted by alphabets and numbers in Hindi, professionals. Marathi and English. They learn songs, rhymes, stories, use of shapes and colors Facilities and Bookings and the likes In the afternoon, they are i. Conference hall, 7th floor / Meeting room provided with nutritious lunch where 1st floor and ground floor, is used for they also learn how to eat in a group and various meetings and conferences by follow discipline. This is followed by a several groups, outside professionals, small nap. Numerous activities are done churches and by YWCA departments for with them through the week. The new various programmes and in- house syllabus and emphasis on outdoor workshops. activity and games, exposure visits, ii. Amphitheatre is an open air theatre picnic etc. provides a stimulating which seats around 60 persons. This environment for individual learning facility is used for in-house and development and helps them to programmes, Hostel Day, Christmas become capable and balanced in their celebrations. At times this area is booked activities. Last year 17 students got by theatre groups for rehearsals and qualified for preschool. The crèche has shows. attracted their parents to interact with all iii. Library – It's a well stocked 'Store House' our YWCA outreach and awareness of novels, books on various topics, latest programs. Magazines, newspapers, journals, 2. Study Centre- The study center caters to 40 144th Annual Report 2018-19 Balance for Better students from classes 5th to 10 th who come Bhojane won 1st prize, a cash from the surrounding neighborhood, bastis amount of Rs.1100/- and slums. The registration in June 2018 8 seniors took part in Carrom recorded 122 students, however the number Tournament conducted by Senior fluctuates. The students are from different Citizen Group of Versova. mediums of instruction, English, Lower English, Urdu and Marathi. A dedicated staff 4. A. Sustainable Livelihood Programme not only gives academic help but also all- and Skill Trainings- round holistic growth. 30 students appeared for the SSC exams held Regular Courses in March 2018. Ms. Safiya Shaikh was the topper securing 76.20%. The overall pass percentage was 90. This year in March 2019- Sr.No Course No. No. Of 33 students appeared for SSC exams of Batches which results are due in June 2019. The need 1. Basic Beautician Course 117 6 to give a special nutritious diet was 2. English speaking course 56 3 introduced since more students were found 3. Basic Tailoring Course 37 2 to be mal nutrient and anemic. 4. Finishing touch tailoring course 17 1 5. Dress Designer and 3. Day Care Centre for Senior Women Blouse making 15 1 from Community- Total 242 13 Twenty five senior women from neighboring slums come to Asha Kiran from Monday to Friday and Vacation Courses spend quality time in a caring Sr. Course Total No. Of environment. They engage No. No. Of Batches themselves in yoga, reading news student paper, indoor games, and Art and 1. Basic Mehendi 30 2 craft activities. Nutritious lunch is 2. Self Grooming 40 2 provided and their health needs are monitored and taken care of. 3. Eyebrow shaping 17 1 4. Nail Art 17 1 Overnight picnic was enjoyed by Day care seniors to Alibagh, Nagaon 5. Community Workers Training 15 1 on 22nd and 23 rd Dec 2018. 6. Bridal Make-up 15 1 Seniors were taken to Marathi 7. Self Defense 13 1 Movie “Kashinath Ghanekar” and 8. Hair Cut 14 1 the popular Hindi movie “Padman” 9. Bridal Mehendi 12 1 at PVR City Mall, Andheri-W. 10. Yashwantrao Open 6 seniors participated in singing University exam 12 1 competition conducted by Inner Total 173 12 Wheel Club of Bombay. Dhanshree
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4 B. Sustainable livelihood programme for the Community Programme Beneficiaries No.
Stitching cloth bag training SHG Group 4 Certificates Workshop on Beauty Therepy by Oxy Bleach Company Basic Beautician Students 34 Training of "Puppeteers" by Trinayani Foundation Beneficiaries 5 Cookery and Bakery Certificate Course by BMC held at Shraddha Vihar SHG Members 4 4 months government recognized nursing aid course by BMC at Wadala (Sakhi Members and SHG) Beneficiaries 3
5. Sakhi - Single women project- This year (April 2018 –April 2019) 23 Sakhi members enrolled a. Sponsorship for various skills and vocational trainings, and school fees of their girl child- 4 b. Referred Cases to City Core Committee Groups-2 c. Referred to Aasra Family Counseling Centre-5 d. Sent to various institutes for training and secured jobs-10 f. Special nutritious diet was provided on a long term basis to two Sakhi members Ms. Roshan Abdul Rashid and Chanda Raju Pimpalkar as it was found they were extremely mal nutrient.
6. A. Capacity Building- (Beneficiaries)
Programme Beneficiaries TotalNo. No. Dance Movement Therapy Workshop (2018) by TISS Day Care Seniors 19 Dance Movement Therapy Workshop (2019) YWCA Ashakiran members by TISS and Day Care Seniors 18 Stitching cloth bag training SHG Group 4 BMC Schemes by Community Organizer Savita Ghante Self Help Group 14 Certificates Workshop on Beauty Therapy by Oxy Bleach Company Basic Beautician Students 34
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Awareness Camp by YWCA Study Centre -8th-10th Std 40 Awareness Camp by YWCA Boys Support Group- 8th-10th Std 30 Awareness Camp by YWCA Study Centre -5th-7th Std 28 Workshop on Muslim Legal Rights by Adv. Flaviya Agnes and Ms. Shahin Kadri. Muslim Women 30 Training of "Puppeteers" by Trinayani Foundation Beneficiaries 5 Workshop on menstruation cycle organized by Dr. Neeta Mhatre Wellness Couch Study Centre 72 Healthy Food Competition by YWCA SHG 9 Career Guidance-April 2018 by YWCA SSC Students 97 Career Guidance-October 2018 by Ms. Rucha Patki from L & T SSC Students 135 MS- CIT, Maharashtra State-Certificate in Information Technology by YMCA Beneficiaries 60 Insurance policies by Ms. Sarita Pawar Insurance Advisor Self Help Group 9
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Programme Staff Two days Seminar on "Marginalized Adolescent Asst. Co-ordinator Girls Agency Empowerment" conducted by Vacha. Shraddha More Session on POCSO organized by City Level Core Group. PSW Swati Sawant D.K. Basu guide line by City Core Committee PSW Swati Sawant Community Leadership workshop by Asst. Co-ordinator Shraddha More and AK secretary Mini Johnson Teacher Training by Flory D'Souza AK Committee member Study Centre Teachers
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7. Exposure Visits and Picnics- Place By No Rustomji Vocational Institute, Dahanu Study Centre girls 44 Art exhibition and Cartoon Drawing Workshop at Sports Complex Andheri-W Study Centre girls 20 Picnic at Sardar Vallabhbhai Park, Andheri-(W) 40 Crèche children + 5 Staff 45 Picnic at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum and Hanging garden. 80 Study Centre students+10 Staff 90 Pandita Ramabai Mukti Mission, Kedgaon Asst.Co-ordinator Shraddha More, Pune. PSWs Swati Sawant, Vaishali Sakpal and Jyoti Dhiwal 4
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Session Resource person Beneficiaries Attended "Domestic Violence" Ms. Swati Sawant Day Care seniors and utility staff 11 "Govt. Schemes Mr. Chandrakant Dhole Day Care Seniors 11 and Policies” from Help Age India "Prevention of Cancer" Dr. Dhananjaya Sarnath. Crèche and study centre parents. "Investor Awareness" Ms. Nidhi Agrawal from Small Scale beneficiaries. 126 Ministry of Commerce and Finance Awareness talk on Ms.Rutuja Shirke from Crèche Parents 24 Tuberculosis DOT Centre Andheri(W). Pre-Marital counseling Family planning Association Short term students 49 Transgender Activist Priya Patil from Beneficiaries 47 Kinnar Ma Organization Family planning Family planning Association Crèche Parents 32 and rubella vaccination Prevention of Dr.Neeta Mhatre and Study ce nter students 84 Tuberculosis Dr.Hemant Jakhia and boys support group District TB Officer Yakult By Yakult Company All beneficiaries. 123
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9. Health- of great pride and joy for us. a) 103 people benefited from Random sugar, BP, Height and Weight, BMI, 11. Special Events- BMD, Hemoglobin and Doctor a. Annual Day was celebrated on 7th Feb Consultation, a talk on Basic Life 2019, the theme being, “Indian Folk Support Training, medical camp Dance”. Area members, Day care conducted by Nanavati Hospital . residents, Study Center students, Boys support group, Bharat Natyam students b) 118 people benefited by the second and staff enthusiastically participated medical camp for eye check-up, blood putting in their best. The tiny crèche tots check-ups for hemoglobin and random through dance beautifully depicted the sugar, and dental check-up organized states of India. The seniors presented a by Senior Citizen Group of Versova. Bengali Prayer Dance. Each group Free medicines distributed. represented various dance forms of our c) PSW Swati Sawant and Vaishali Sakpal Country. There was a spirit of regularly accompany seniors to Copper celebration, joy, love and unity, making Hospital, BSES, DOT center and the evening a grand success. private doctors for eye treatment, Laser b. Special Sports was organized for operations and medical emergencies. Crèche and Study Center Students on the occasion of birthday ceremony of 10. Highlights- the hockey player Dhyan Chand a) Yashwantrao Open University- 12 Singh. Importance of sports and students registered for the Preparatory information on Dhyan Chand's life and exam. 11 qualified and appeared for the achievements was discussed. exams. All 11 passed out successfully. c. YWCA and YMCA jointly came The Topper Chitra Shirke scored together to spread message of Peace, 48%. love harmony and justice through b) Five beneficiaries successfully “Baatein Aman Ki” a nation-wide completed the training of yatra undertaken by groups of women “Puppeteers” from 11th Jan to 31 st activists. Cultural program was January 2019. A total of five organized at SPJIMR auditorium. participated and presented their first Bhavan's Campus. Dance, music and show for YWCA on 4th Feb 2019. It was poems of Saane Guruji and Javed initiated by Trinayani Foundation and Akhtar and an all religion prayer dance YWCA together. These puppeteers are were some of the main attractions for now empowered and perform at the public. It was very well presented by prestigious platforms such as NCPA, Jhelam Paranjape, Suhita Thatte and Kala Ghoda Festival, and The students of Kathak exponent Ms. Pooja Spastics Society of India etc. They Pant. It was a great exposure for under earn Rs. 1000/- per show, this is a matter privileged groups. Auditorium was full
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with 500 people. The impact of h. 72 SSC ex- students attended Alumni “Baatein Aman Ki”, has been an eye meet, a follow up on their achievements opener for our beneficiaries. and college careers was discussed. d. Women's Mela – Celebrated Women's 12. Staff Initiatives- Day with a fun Women's Mela on 9th a) Asst. Coordinator Shraddha More March 2019. This exciting idea was attended Women's Day Celebration motivated at the Asha Kiran Committee organized by Prayas at TISS Chembur. meeting in January 2019. It was thought that it would be great ways to b) Asst. Coordinator Shraddha More and show case the process of activities at Para Social worker Vaishali Sakpal Asha Kiran. The excellent banner participated in “Human Chain and designed by the PR team of the Y Peace Rally” at Kalina- Santacruze certainly drew a crowd of 350 odd organized by We Action Group. people that day. c) AK teachers, PSWs, Asst.Co-ordinator Various stalls of Nail Art, Beautician, and AK members participated in Mehendi and Tailoring were on display. Savitribai Phule Jayanti at YWCA One could get a relaxing head and Byculla. shoulder massage at a nominal price. d) Vaibhavi Patil performed a mono act on There were yummy snacks and drinks Savitribai Phule. and a variety of things put up in the stalls by the Community women along e) Information regarding new project with their supporting husbands. There “Cooperative Housing Society was interesting brain tickling game Management Course” collected from stalls. The Selfie Corner was the most Mr. Chandrashekhar Prabhu, Housing popular. The Mela fulfilled its mission Activist and PMC by Asst. Coordinator on promoting the courses held on our Shraddha More along with AK member premises. Ms. Lalita Dhara at Maharashtra Society Welfare Association at Nadko, e. Walkathon at Juhu Beach was attended Andheri-W. by Day Care seniors, Crèche children along with their parents and staff, it was f) An exposure visit to “Shanti Ghar a conducted by PIYA. shelter for women in crisis”, Andheri-E done by Asst.co-ordinator Shraddha f. International Girl Child Day was More and PSW Swati Sawant. celebrated with a Mono Act on Savitribai Phule, Poster competition g) Ms. Vaibhavi Patil our study centre and group discussion. teacher helped as a writer for Ms Titiksha Pradeep Rangari visually g. 80 students from tailoring and parlor impaired student for her pre-entrance course attended the Alumni meet. test for MSW.
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13. Success stories - Throughout the year work on empowerment and placement was done.
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Asha Kiran has seen a significant increase in the number of people in each and every programme, activity, class and membership-a valid proof that we have reached and increased the radius of our activity in and around Asha Kiran. YWCA is a familiar name in areas like Gilbert Hill, Makar Pada, Ramesh Nagar, Jogeshwari, D.N.Nagar and Mhada communities. Let's conclude by quoting the very first statement again.
Asha Kiran is indeed an All Round Women's Development Complex.
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Committees for Residential Facilities The establishment staff (Four numbers) who International Centre have been trained and promoted to front We have in the past year hosted guests from office as replacement of permanent staff various parts of the world. It is also have exhibited satisfactory performance. encouraging to find an excellent feedback from our guests in 'tripadvisor.in' during the General Hostels year. ABH The annual turnover for the year 2018-2019 Achamma Bhavan Hostel is situated in the was Rs 4, 14, 79,149/-. . In spite of economic midst of Mumbai Central and Byculla crisis (even after two years of connecting both Western and Central demonetization & GST issue) and decline in Railway stations. It is situated in a tourism because of terrorist attacks in many convenient location and with affordable parts of the country, we have still achieved charges. It has 2 well equipped dormitories 86 % of our budgeted income, with an to house 23 working women and average occupancy of 64% in guest rooms students/trainees along with one and 100% in Deluxe Suite. comfortable 3 seater guest room. It is a clean, safe and secure home away from Net profit for the year 2018-2019 was 61, home. 67,595. National festivals and In-nights are Room No. 107 (Deluxe Suite Room) has organised to provide an opportunity for the been given on rental basis for guest. We have residents to get together and interact with achieved more than 100 % of our budgeted one another. It is a platform to express their amount. talents and share their knowledge. This year we are planning to do external Installation of Solar Power system has painting and allied civil works. reduced our electricity bill by 50% (IC+LWH). DDH Dipti Dhaman Hostel is strategically located Installed new Hotel Property Management and accommodates 100 working women and Software IDS Next 6.5 Express and new students in 3, 4 and 5 seater rooms. It online booking channel manager (STAAH ) provides basic amenities and facilities for which has paved the way for guest to do the residents. Each floor has a lounge with online booking and payment. TV & exercise cycles. To prevent the perennial issue of leakage in Prayer room usage has been revived and the west side of the building leakage residents use it all the time. A well furnished prevention / water proofing using newly library is there on the first floor for students, adapted technical method along with where they can make use of various books painting in the external side of the building and study during their exams. 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Anugraha Anugraha situated in picturesque Republic and Independence Day were surroundings has lush green gardens with a celebrated with active participation of our variety of flowering as well as ornamental Hostel Committee area members, resident plants. The backyard has fruit trees such as and Day Care senior citizens, Hostel mango, banana, jack fruit and guava. residents and guests. It is surrounded by various Government The Annual Christmas celebration was held Offices and Educational Institutions and is with the residents who performed dance and located close to the bus depot and railway songs. Best floor decoration competition station. There are 17 guests and 56 residents was also held. The evening ended with an and runs full throughout the year. The hostel appetizing dinner. is known for its cleanliness, security and LWH hygiene and nutritious food. It is a 3 storey Strategically located in the heart of South building with a TV Lounge on each floor. Bombay, a UNESCO Award winning Anugraha has introduced group bookings Heritage Building is not only very well with 15 bed dormitory for women who need maintained but also provides nutritious and accommodation for a short duration while tasty food, thus making LWH the most attending conferences. sought after residence for young It is the only hostel which has a quadrangle professionals. Hence it runs full throughout where girls play games. National festivals the year. are celebrated with gusto and enthusiasm. Young qualified women from different In-nights cater to various issues related to States and culture live together in peace and women, social causes and awareness harmony in this clean, safe and secure sessions. Residents are also given a platform hostel. There is a happy camaraderie among to display their talents. Christmas them in spite of the varied backgrounds celebration is the highlight of the hostel. For making it a happy place to live in. the first time Y fest was held at Anugraha. It The residents participate and exhibit their was a big hit. Our residents and students
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A meeting of Nominating Committee was 123 (One hundred and twenty three) eligible held on 4th May 2019, in which election Electoral Members to whom the nomination schedule was discussed and letter was sent to forms were sent. 53 (Fifty-three) members Membership Committee asking for sent in their nominations. Consent Letters Electoral Roll 2019 – 20. and Bio-data were sent to 36 (thirty-six) members. The Membership Committee furnished us with the list of 123 (One hundred and twenty Election will be held on Saturday, 27th July three) electoral members age-wise and area- 2019 from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm at YWCA of wise. Bombay, 75, Motlibai Street, Near Maratha Mandir, Byculla, Mumbai 400 008. The eligibility Electoral List was prepared and put up on the office Notice Board at all I thank the Tellers, the Nominating centres. This was informed in advance to all Committee Members and the Staff for their the members through Jottings and whatsapp full support and active participation. group. We wish all the best to the new Board and all Nominations for the Board of Management, the Committees. Office Bearers, Nominating Committee Chairperson and Members were called from Jennifer Talwalker Chairperson, Nominating Committee Nominating Committee Tellers Jennifer Talwalker - Chairperson Indira Jenna Rekha Joshi - Board Member Shobha Bhatia Mary Cheru Poonam Priya Chandraprabha Nundy Jayanthi Premkumar Susy Babychan Alpana Banerjee Shama Chatterjee Latika Pillai Priscilla Albuquerque
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