The swirling autumn breezes of August ushered in an extraordinary month of Independence forSIB. It opened its first vocational training centre in JP.Nagar, near Dalmiya circle, kindly offeredby member Sudha Manandi. After some initial classes, there are plans to shift to a largertraining centre in HSR Layout, which will be offered by past President Anuradha Pradip.Tailoring, soap making, candle making and other skills by SIB members as well as socialvolunteers will be offered

“I have read all the books by J.K. Rowling,” said an 8th standard student, the son of a driver. He lives in an informal settlement, but dreams big, thanks to his unique connection with Children’s Literature. Ruskin Bond, Roald Dahl and Anne Frank – these were some of the wonderful writers who shared the magic hour with the children. On February 9, SIB inaugurated a Literature Club at Parikrama Centre for Learning, Koramangala. Although 25 children have been handpicked by the

On March 16, Rangasthala at M G Road came alive for the evening. President Mamta Ghosh opened the evening with a talk on the inspiring roles of women. Warm sisterhood and solidarity was celebrated. Eight outstanding women received the Soroptimist International of Bangalore’s special recognition awards for ‘Woman Inspiring Action and Transforming Lives’. Solar lamps were distributed to eleven slum-dwellers to light up their lives. Many women spoke about their evolution through

By Mamta Ghosh What is cybercrime? ‘Cybercrime’. This is becoming one of the most dangerous and major threats to women’s safety all over the globe. As we all know, Cyber crime is growing like an epidemic. India being the largest user of mobile phones is at large risk. There is an urgent need to educate our women and girls about the need to be cautious in cyberspace. The tender users of the Internet know only how to use it but not the perils associated with it. This calls for

“Rema Ramachandran, NASI membership & extension officer called me to start the 15th club… Her sheer passion … and her strong conviction in me and my ability to lead…made me move forward,” said President of Hyderabad, Deepika, on November 16, the inaugural day of the newest club. It was a proud day for SIB when its member started a new club with 34 passionate women in an important city. Their projects, in collaboration with NGOs Yuvatha, LVPEI and Goonj include audio tapes for

The sunny-cool breezes of December 10,  Human Rights Day, wafted SIB members to a Kanakapura village trip. Sudha Manandi organised an eye check-up camp in association with B W Lions Eye Hospital. It was heartwarming to support the screening of the young as well as the old. About 90 children from 6 to 12 years as well as senior citizens were checked. President Mamtha Ghosh gave various talks on Good touch-Bad touch, safety, health, children’s rights and duties. SIB member Mena

It was a proud day for SIB on December 7, 2018. On behalf of Dr Nalini Subbaiah, our Founder-President, SIB members received the volunteer service recognition award, for her services towards the underprivileged, especially women and girls.  The award was conferred by the Effect Education Task Force. SIB was part of the vibrant BEET Force 5th Annual Symposium at Evoma Hotel, K.R. Puram. It was a unique platform designed to bring various non profit organisations dealing with ed

Sudha Manandi writes: I loved visiting a Kanakpura village near the city to organise an Eye Camp with children from four village schools. It was such fun watching 90 children and senior citizens too. Various women-related topics were discussed. We spoke to them on various things the government has in place, such as favourable work conditions, adequate standards of living, physical and mental wellness and raising their voice against violence. We spoke to them about menstrual

August was a cruel month for Kerala, as floods devastated the pretty sliver of a state. SIB reached out to help the flood-ravaged state with food, blankets, clothes, tents and relief material.

On October 16, World Food Day, SIB contributed four meals a day for a week to Anatha Shishu Nivasa, an orphanage that houses children and teenagers upto the age of 18. The package included fruits and even infant food. SIB members Menaka, Sudha Jalan, Sudha Manandi, Anita, Dr Prathibha and Sharmila spent quality time with the children, enjoying the interaction and give-and-take. Menaka Venugopal taught them to dance with her and shake their bodies as well as minds.

On November 17, SIB spread its wings when member Rema Ramchandran, NASI’s Extension Officer, opened a new chapter in Hyderabad. So far, their projects include collection and distribution of newspapers, notebooks, toys, clothes and vessels; sponsoring underprivileged students and conducting workshops for children. It was a proud day for SIB, as we opened multiple chapters for social service in a new city.

With lights on her face and springs on her feet, one little mermaid danced her way into a thousand hearts on July 29th, at Chowdiah Hall. The entire hall was electrified by the little fairy, who played the part of ‘Matsakanya’. This was a dance drama with a huge cast. It was a spectacular show, hosted by SIB and presented by the globally acclaimed dancer, Dr. Sanjay Shantaram and The Shivapriya Ensemble. SIB organised the show as a huge fundraiser in order to support areas th

Biodegradable Sanitary Napkins are the centre of new and exciting projects. On August 3, SIB distributed 3,000 sanitary napkins to 60 girls at Parikrama School. On June 29, SIB gave sanitary napkins to inmates of four homes – Abalashram, Abhayashram, Mahila Dakshita Samithi and Ujjwala. Rani Shetty, SIB’s Honarary Member, who runs Parihar, a social initiative at the campus of the Police Commissioner’s Office, identified the shelter homes. It was a programme that also drew in

This year’s International Women’s Day on March 8 was quite purposeful, as SI held a Cancer Detection Camp for their sisters at the Primary Health Centre of Kanakapura taluk, Venkatarayanadoddi, just out of the city’s limits. SIB team, with two other doctors and lab technicians, conducted pap smear tests to detect Cancer of the Cervix in a 100 women, aged between 25 to 40, from nearby villages. About seven women were found to be in need of further tests and care. The camp ende

One breezy evening. One beautiful meeting. A riot of teddies. Guttural giggles, shy smiles and raucous laughter. Singing, dancing, yelling and playing. A heap of soft toys, board games, balloons and goody treats. Cakes, chocolates, juice and chips … What an enriching day to share for SIB members with children of  Sneha Care Home.