Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur was formed to inspire, motivate and guide women to lead their lives with dignity and pride through affirmative action and networking. It has a vision to bring about a positive change in the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and development of their skills and abilities. The Bombay Chembur Club was founded in 1995, chartered in 1997 and currently has 21 dedicated members who have a common goal of working towards the upliftment of women and the girl child.
The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soror meaning sister and optima meaning best. Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as ‘the best for women’. From the founding of the first Soroptimist Club in Oakland, California, in 1921, through to the present day where over 3000 clubs are flourishing throughout the world, Soroptimists have continued to strive to achieve ‘the best for women’ in every sphere of their lives.
PCER in Association with SIBC
Many of the PCER faculty members are active Soroptimists members. They organize and participate in most of the activities undertaken by SIBC. They also hold important posts in the club.
PCER students are also actively involved in many events organized with the SIBC. This instills the value of sharing and caring among the young students. It also gives students opportunity to volunteer and serve for the underprivileged section of the society. This develops empathy, sensitivity, problem solving ability among the students as well as faculty members.
The following table shows the year wise posts held by the PCER faculty members.
| Year | Members | Designation | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-16 | Dr. Sunita Wadikar | National Association Soroptimist International Extension Officer |  |
| 2014-16 | Dr. Reni Francis | SIBC President |  |
| 2014-16 | Ms. Swasti Dhar | SIBC Extension Officer |  |
| 2012-14 | Ms. Sunita Jain | SIBC Secretary |  |
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2025-26
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2024-25
Jumble Sale 2024
Session for International Girl Child Day
Session on “Waste Management for a Greener Living”
World Organ Donation Day 2024
World Day of International Justice
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2023-24
Fistful of Grains 2023
International Organ Donation Day
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2022-23
Online Short Term Course on “Gender Studies”
World Environment Day 2022
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2021-22
Human Rights Day 2021
AIDS Awareness Day
Training Program on “Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and Personal Safety Education (PSE) Programme”
International Girl Child Day 2021
Giving is the Greatest Act of Grace
Nasi Project – Asha
Project Khushi, Spreading Happiness During the Pandemic
Webinar on “Aspire to Inspire”
Blanket Collection and Distribution Drive
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2020-21
Fistful of Grains
International Day of the Girl Child and World Mental Health Day
International Day of Peace and Non-Violence
Yoga 2020: Wellness for Women
Healthy Body… Healthy Mind…
Covid-19 : Flavours from your Homes
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2019-20
Flavours from your Homes
International Women’s Day
Session on “Mann Ki Baat”
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Personality Development Sessions at SNEHA
Session on “It’s Ok Not to be OK”
Jumble Sale 2019, Chembur
Newspaper Drive
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2018-19
Fistful of Grain 2018-19
Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2017-18
