October 2024
We may not be able to change the world overnight, we can make a difference in the lives of those around us. Whether it’s donating at an orphanage, donating to a charitable cause, or simply being kind to someone in need, every small act of kindness matters.
Celebrating birthdays with orphans can be an excellent opportunity to spread joy to those in need. Many children in orphanages are abandoned by their families for a variety of reasons, including societal stigma. To spread a little joy, our birthday members on October 9th opted to begin their birthday celebration with the 35 children from the Vatsalya Foundation. They spent time with them playing games, dancing to their favorite garba songs, donning party hats, blowing balloons, and giving them a nutritious dinner.
The club donated sporting equipment such as carrom boards, cricket bats, chess boards, table tennis rackets, and many other games that will benefit them both physically and psychologically. This highlights the value of social responsibility and the impact that simple acts of kindness can have on the lives of others.
In another project, the Club donated prosthetic limbs to two girls. It is heartbreaking to observe handicapped children at the Society for the Education of the Challenged in Agripada. The Club wished and hoped that whenever there is a need for more prosthetic limbs, they would be able to assist more youngsters in leading a life that includes running and walking.
On October 6th, the Club celebrated with the specially abled ‘Navratri Utsav’, a festival of Adishakti that is celebrated with faith and joy and brings in so many colours for everybody, especially the specially abled of Handicapped Earn and Learn Trust members. 160 specially abled members travelled in Mumbai from all across Maharashtra to attend the Garba event, which was expressly organized for them; their passion and energy were contagious, and they were all dressed traditionally.
Giving away prizes and distributing groceries goods made them happy. Special guest Mrs Manju Lodha also graced the event and presented the Prizes. The club praised member Pratima Shah and her husband, Rotarian Naren Shah, for generously supporting the entire event. (By Meena Shah)
September 2024
PROJECT 1: The Club conducted a super unique workshop on how to make, “Eco -Friendly Ganesha” with ‘Shadu Maati’ or the natural clay found in river banks which was utilized to make idols. They are easily soluble in water and cause no damage to the environment. Thw Workshop was conducted at Police Camp, Tardeo, with around 80 children and 20 parents who were excited to make Ganesha with your own hands, it was a super cool experience! “Ganpati Bappa Morya”
PROJECT 2: Project “SANMAN”, (Respect for every woman.). We know most women in the Red light area, enter the trade not out of desire but due to poverty or force. As they grow old, they have very little to eat or wear. They were so happy to receive the monthly grocery kit for 45 families along with sarees. Club’steam felt very gratified to help them in such a small way and blessed to be a silver lining in their life. – By Meena Shah
August 2024
On the occasion of installation of President Meena Shah her family through the Club donated 2 Dialysis machines at Pushpachandra Trust Ghatkopar, inaugurated by District Chairman Prerana Raichur which will help the underprivileged for treatment at only Rs 200.
On our 78th Independence Day, their District Chairman Prerana Raichur inaugurated ‘Mobile Food Rath’ donated by EC Member Raksha Shah and family, which will distribute free food to 300 needy people in a day. Club served inaugural breakfast to Police men from Kala Chowki Police Station as well as tied Rakhis to them. Club distributed Raincoats to 150 policemen of Bomb Squad and 12 sniffer dogs. The atmosphere was filled with patriotism with members waving Indian flags and singing ‘Sare Jahan Se Acha Hindustan Humara’. (By Meena Shah)
July 2024
On the occasion of the installation of new President Meena Shah, her family donated two dialysis machines to the Pushpachandra Trust in Ghatkopar, allowing the needy to receive treatment for only Rs 200. Prerana Raichur, the District Chairman, led the inauguration. Whoever plants a tree plants hope’. Nimisha Shah, a member, through Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Hanging Garden, planted 1500 trees with schoolchildren in Saphale, Palghar to help minimise the carbon imprint. (By Meena Shah)
June 2024
The Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Hanging Garden conducted a very delightful activity for school children at the start of the academic year, which made them happy.
The Club provided 56 school bags to children of Mahamaya Nagar Welfare Association, slum area in Worli.
The children, who were carrying books in plastic bags, were thrilled to receive their new bags.
(By Bela Mucchala)
May 2024
Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Hanging Garden donated Patient Warmer Machine to Kamgaar Hospital at Worli.
This equipment is very useful to maintain the patient’s body temperature. It is used before, during and after surgery in the operation theatre.
(By Bela Muchhala)
April 2024
Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Hanging Garden undertook a noble initiative and distributed Micro Cellular Rubber ( MCR) footwear to about 100 Leprosy patients at Alert India -Vikhroli.
(By Bela Mucchala).
March 2024
On February 10, the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Hanging Garden donated 186 sewing machines to tribal girls and women from vulnerable areas at the Sahyadri Shikshan Seva Mandal in Naigaon, near Vasai.They also gave them comprehensive start-up kits that included sewing materials. This will assist women become self-sufficient in order to earn a living and live independently. (By Bela Muchhala)
February 2024
Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Hanging Garden distributed Ration kits to 182 blind families. These kits contained wheat flour, rice, tuvar dal, oil, sugar, & tea leaves. This whole kit weighs 14.5 kgs.
This noble act was conducted at Primer School Matunga and was organized by Drashti foundation for the blind .
(By Bela Muchhala)
