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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.

YearMembersDesignationPhoto
2014-16Dr. Sunita WadikarNational Association Soroptimist International Extension Officer
2014-16Dr. Reni FrancisSIBC President
2014-16Ms. Swasti DharSIBC Extension Officer
2012-14Ms. Sunita JainSIBC Secretary
2024-252023-242022-232021-222020-212019-202018-192017-18

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2024-25

Session on “Waste Management for a Greener Living”

On 21st September 2024, Stree Mukti Sanghatana (SMS), a renowned non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to empowering women and promoting environmental ...

World Organ Donation Day 2024

MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur, in collaboration with the Regional cum State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization ...

World Day of International Justice

The Women Development Cell of MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur, in association with Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC), ...

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2023-24

Fistful of Grains 2023

On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Pillai College of Education, Chembur in collaboration with Soroptomist Welfare Association (SIBC), ...

International Organ Donation Day

On the occasion of International Organ Donation Day, Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai College of Education and Research Chembur, in collaboration ...

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2022-23

Online Short Term Course on “Gender Studies”

A Short-Term Course on Gender Studies organized by the Women Development Cell of MES's Pillai College of Education and Research, ...

World Environment Day 2022

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research is ...

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2021-22

Human Rights Day 2021

On 10th December, 2021 Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur in collaboration with Soroptomist International Bombay Chembur organised a ...

AIDS Awareness Day

Commemorating World AIDS Day 2021. MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur in collaboration with Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) ...

Training Program on “Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and Personal Safety Education (PSE) Programme”

SI Bombay Chembur (SIBC) in association with Arpan conducted a Training for two days on the "Understanding Child Sexual Abuse ...

International Girl Child Day 2021

PCER, Chembur in collaboration with Soroptimist Welfare Association and Mahatma Junior College of Education observed the International Girl Child Day ...

Giving is the Greatest Act of Grace

A donation drive was organised by the Soroptimist Welfare Association [SIBC] in collaboration with MES's Pillai College of Education and ...

Nasi Project – Asha

SIBC flagged off the National Project ASHA in July 2021. During the COVID times, street vendors / small businesses have ...

Project Khushi, Spreading Happiness During the Pandemic

Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC), in association with MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur organised a ‘Donate a Meal ...

Webinar on “Aspire to Inspire”

Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) Commerce, in association with Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts, conducted a Webinar titled “Aspire to ...

Blanket Collection and Distribution Drive

Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) organized a Blanket collection and distribution drive in January, 2021. Every year the families living on ...

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2020-21

Fistful of Grains

Soroptimist Welfare Association (SIBC) in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur and Pillai Institute of Management Studies ...

International Day of the Girl Child and World Mental Health Day

On account of International Day of the Girl Child and World Mental Health Day, ‘Digital Stree Shakti – Webinar on ...

International Day of Peace and Non-Violence

“Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means” – Ronald Reagan. To ...

Yoga 2020: Wellness for Women

Soroptimist welfare Association (SIBC) in association with MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur launched its 21 days Yoga: ...

Healthy Body… Healthy Mind…

SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur launched its 21 days Yoga: Wellness for Women programme ...

Covid-19 : Flavours from your Homes

With India locked-down over the Corona virus and no way to earn money, migrant workers and other marginalised populations are ...

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2019-20

Flavours from your Homes

Soroptimist Welfare Association in collaboration with MES’s Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur organised Flavours from your Homes, a ...

International Women’s Day

To commemorate International Women’s Day, SI Bombay Chembur in association with Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur conducted a ...

Session on “Mann Ki Baat”

MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur in association with Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur organized a Session ‘Mann Ki ...

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

A session on Laws and Rights related to women was arranged by Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur in association with Stree ...

Personality Development Sessions at SNEHA

Dr. Sunita Jain conducted the Sneha session on ‘Communication skills with special emphasis on Transactional Analysis’. The session was highly ...

Session on “It’s Ok Not to be OK”

To commemorate World Mental Health Day, SIBC conducted an awareness session with teacher trainee students on mental well-being. This session ...

Jumble Sale 2019, Chembur

The Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur organized Jumble Sale, one of its mega fundraising events on 9th and 10th October, 2019 ...

Newspaper Drive

PCER in association with SIBC conducted Newspaper Drive on 29th August, 2019. The proceeds amounting to Rs. 5,000/- was handed ...

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2018-19

Fistful of Grain 2018-19

SIBC in association with Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur on the occasion of the Joy of Giving Week ...

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur 2017-18

Fistful of Grain 2017-18

With a pledge to reduce poverty and extend a hand towards this cause, SIBC in collaboration with Pillai College of ...