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Mission Statement of the
Indian YMCA
The Young men’s Christian Association of India seeks to unite men,
women, youth and children as co-workers with God to promote mutually
caring and loving humane communities.
It worships God by seeking to restore abundant life to all, specially to the
most distressed of humanity.
It strives for a just society where oppression, exploitation and denial of
life will be confronted and abolished.
It believes in the sanctity of life and preservation of all creation.
It stands for renewal and reconcilation in a broken world.
Bombay YMCA
A healthy community begins with the health of its people - in spirit, mind
and body. Through our various programmes and services, the YMCA
strives to enrich the lives of people in all respects. For young and old,
for all walks of life, we are making a difference in our community. But
there is more to be done. We are only at the beginning of what we can
accomplish.
Board of Directors Report............................................4 Counselling Centre & Training Institute ...................28
Central Branch..............................................................9 Boys Home..................................................................30
Student Branch...........................................................12 Vocational Training Centre, Andheri..........................31
Procter Branch...........................................................13 Swimming Pool Department, Agripada......................32
Bandra Branch............................................................14 Swimming Pool Department, Belapur........................34
Andheri Branch...........................................................15 Physical Education Department.................................35
NSCCI-YMCA Ghatkopar Branch................................16 Outreach & Development Department.......................36
Chembur Centre.........................................................17 Metropolitan Programme Committee........................38
Navi Mumbai Branch..................................................18 Spiritual & Moral Emphasis Committee.....................39
International House & Programme Centre................21 Camping & Leadership Development Department.....40
NSCCI - YMCA Khar Danda Centre.............................22 Integrated Rural Development Project......................41
Lions - YMCA Juhu Shelter ........................................25 Sharan – Project for Homeless Women....................43
Borivali Centre............................................................27 Branch, Department & Standing Committees............45
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BOMBAY YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Bombay < 0 & $
(Registered under Societies Act XXII of 1860 & Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950)
Head Quarters: 18, YMCA Road, Mumbai Central, Mumbai 400 008.
Website: www.ymcabombay.org; Email: [email protected]
Founded: April 25, 1875
PRESIDENT YMCA International House & Programme Centre
Mr. Noel Amanna 18, YMCA Road, Mumbai 400 008
Phone : 23070601/2 /3
VICE PRESIDENTS Email : [email protected]
Mr. Jason Samuel
Central Branch
Mr. Sharad Kanga 12, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Colaba, Mumbai 400 001
Phone: 22021316 / 22020079 / 22826384
HON. GENERAL TREASURER Email : [email protected]
Mr. Sunil Lobo
Procter Branch & Swimming Pool
Mr. Jacob Koshy Mr. Shishir Aiman 19, F. S. Umerbhai Path, Agripada, Mumbai 400 011
Mr. Foster Lewis Mr. Alvito Fernandes Phone: 23078457 /23091140 / 23091140
Mr. Babu George Dr. Mrs. Michelle Philip Email : [email protected]
Mr. Bobby Kunder Mr. Rolins Roy
Mrs. Vaishali Raj Mr. Nobby Pariyaram [email protected]
Mr. Kuncheria Thomas Ms. Rizpah Cardoza
Mr. T.S. Thomas Rev. Susheel Sumithra Student Branch & Camping Department
Mr. Manmohan Londhe Rev. Dr. John George 412, D. Bhadkamkar Marg, Mumbai 400 007
Mr. Michael M Raj Rev. Anand Methry Phone: 23824534/ 23855468
Mrs. Kshama Jayaraj Pastor Vinamzi P Samuel Email : [email protected]
Mr. Vinod John Col. Benjamin Ranadive
Adv. Rui Rodrigues Rev. Fr. Anthony Charanghat [email protected]
Rev. Fr. Scariah Varghese Andheri Branch & Vocational Training Centre & Boys Home
D.N. Nagar, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053
GENERAL SECRETARY Phone: 26303076/ 26303065 / 2630 3115
Paul George Email : [email protected]
ASSOCIATE GENERAL SECRETARY Navi Mumbai Branch & Counselling & Training Institute &
Isaac Prasadam Swimming Pool
YMCA Road, Sector 8, CBD Navi Mumbai 400 614
DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY Phone 27572930 / 27580496 / 27572241 / 27576154
Leonard Salins Email : [email protected]
ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARIES [email protected]
Austin Kunder, Allen Kotian
Ghatkopar Branch – NSCCI Centre
SENIOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARIES Pant Nagar, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400 075
Ashish Thorat, John George Phone : 25014963 / 21026391
Email : [email protected]
SENIOR SECRETARIES
Sebastian Paul, Robin Sathri Chembur Center
Gandhi Maidan, Chembur, Mumbai 400 071
Chris Shatananda SECRETARIES Jinson Baby Phone : 25283545
Email : [email protected]
Bhaskar Kumar Rapheal Ambatipuri
Bandra Branch & NSCCI Khar Danda Center
R.K. Amulraj Plot No. 308 & 422, YMCA Road, Khar (W)
Mumbai 400 052
BANKERS AUDITORS Phone : 26482708 / 26007060
Canara Bank M/s. Ford, Rhodes, Parks & Co. Email : [email protected]
Axis Bank Ltd HON. LEGAL ADVISORS Physical Education Department
Federal Bank Ltd M/s. Vigil Juris Jhoola Maidan, Agripada, Mumbai 400 011
Citizen Co – op Bank Ltd Phone : 23098274
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd LABOUR CONSULTANT Email : [email protected]
M/s. Mulla Associates
Outreach & Development Department
Methodist Centre, 21, YMCA Road,
Mumbai Central, Mumbai 400 008
Phone : 23096774
Email : [email protected]
YMCA Lions Juhu Beach shelter for the under privileged
Juhu Beach, Mumbai 400 049
Phone : 26177995
Email : [email protected]
Borivali Center & Metropolitan Programme Committee &
Spiritual & Moral Emphasis Committee
Plot No. 551 A & 648, off Holy Cross Road,
Near Banjara Dhaba, IC Colony, Borivali (W)
Mumbai 400 103. Phone 28919192
Email : [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
“SHARAN “- A Shelter for homeless women and Children
Behind Holiday Inn, Near Sakinaka Metro Station,
Mumbai 400 072
Phone : 28500277
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Board of Directors Report
In 2019, the YMCA celebrated 175 years of providing solutions to local needs in the city of Mumbai…
a legacy of connecting and building stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities.
Dear Members & Friends, in all the YMCA programmes. The visit concluded with
a stay and meaningful interaction with the leaders at
For people of all ages, the Bombay YMCA is a special Munich YMCA. The five member team included Jacob
place where they grow up stronger — physically, Koshy, Jason Samuel, Alvito Fernandes, Ashish Thorat
mentally, and socially. We deepen our understanding and and Paul George
connections with the communities we serve. We grow
our footprint, creating more spaces where more people 175 years Celebrations – Mumbai
— both the young and young at heart — can build well-
being. We grow our impact, bringing more programs to The 175th Founder’s Day Thanksgiving service was
more people in more communities. And we expand our held on 6th June 2019 at YMCA International House.
circle so more people can belong. The exciting thing The guest speaker, a prominent personality of Mumbai
about growing up is that it never really ends. Though our city; Fr. Dr. Frazer Mascarenhas, brought a very thought
YMCA has made progress and reached many inspiring provoking and introspective message. He reminded
milestones, our work is only just beginning. us of our mission and challenged us to work for social
justice which is in conformity with the Bible and our
Looking back, 2019 was an exceptional year! At the YMCA mission. The service included praise and
time of the writing of this report, we are in the middle worship hymns and songs. Members of the Board, full
of a pandemic; navigating an unprecedented global members of Bombay YMCA and Secretaries along with
challenge that will shape our ability and approach for their families attended the service. In the audience of
years to come. We are grateful to be able to look back 300 were Christian Youth Campers from churches of
on our accomplishments and the legacy and learning different denominations who had attended the YMCA
that have prepared us for this moment. Christian Youth Camp that was held in May 2019.
Visit to Stuttgart YMCA 175 years Celebrations – London
A delegation of 5 members (Board and Staff) visited The YMCA London organized a grand programme to
Stuttgart from 25th to 30th May as part of an exchange commemorate the historic occasion of completing
programme. Over 5 days they visited and met many 175 years globally. On 4th August, more than 3,000
YMCA and Church leaders and also the officers YMCA young people, staff, guests and volunteers from
from the Mayor’s office. The Deputy Mayor gave a 100 countries gathered just down the River Thames
at ExCeL London to kick off its flagship anniversary
celebration, YMCA 175. This event was held from 4th
to 7th August 2019. The opening ceremony got off to a
rousing start as the United Nations General-Secretary’s
Envoy on Youth, Jayathma Wickramanayake, served
as keynote. “You are not only the leaders of tomorrow,
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opportunities for youth exchange and networking. The
team also met with the Chief of Economic, Research and
cultural officer of Stuttgart city. Networking with church
leaders was also very meaningful and interesting as the
Stuttgart YMCA practice Christ centered values such as
Love, Care, Unity and Respect. It was inspiring to see so
many youth involved in the YMCA work as volunteers
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you are the leaders of today,” she said. YMCA 175 was 20th General Assembly, Tozanzo, Japan
jam-packed with impactful keynotes, workshops and A new milestone was crossed in the history of Asia
panels. “Empowerment is not given, it is taken” – on and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs with the successful
this last day of YMCA 175, speakers and panellists holding of the 20th General Assembly at Tozanso, Japan
wanted to make sure delegates returned home with during 2nd – 6th September 2019. The 377 delegates
the will and the power to act. John Loughton opened including 130 youth delegates from 22 countries, met
the plenary session talking about modern activism.
YMCA 175 offered a closing ceremony at the image to evaluate APAY’s programs for the past four years and
of its participants: colourful, joyful, diverse and young. to discuss the future directions of the movement in the
Mr. Paul George (General Secretary), Mr. Amulraj next quadrennial and beyond. Mr. Paul George, General
(Secretary), Ms. Simone Sebastian (Member of Borivali Secretary and Mr. Allen Kotian attended this programme.
YMCA), Ms. Mahima Moses (Member of Procter YMCA) Based on the theme, “Living Together within Nature on
attended this event. a Path to Peace,” the Assembly focused primarily on the
issue of environment protection and peace restoration.
WUN 2019 The YMCAs were challenged to consider two immediate
The World Urban Network is comprised of YMCA tasks: one, to abandon industrial agriculture, radically
leaders from cities around the world who are committed reduce reliance on petroleum, and build self-supporting
to advancing the Y’s mission, leadership development, and sustainable communities by working with and not
and international collegiality. A three day workshop against nature; and two, to engage in a campaign to
was conducted alongside with YMCA 175 celebration abolish nuclear weapons. The delegates engaged
during the same period. Mr. Paul George, General themselves in various discourses/discussions and
Secretary, was elected as the Executive member of reconfirmed their conviction to continue their efforts in
the WUN. addressing the regional/global issues through the YMCA
actions at local, national and regional level. Mr. Paul
41st Hiroshima YMCA International Youth Peace George, General Secretary got the opportunity to be part
Seminar of the team for the Thematic Workshops as a Moderator
The Seminar was held from 4th to 6th August at at the APAY General Assembly. The experience of being
Hiroshima, Japan. This programme was part of their the Moderator for the session on Good and Responsible
Peace-building effort in supporting absolute abolishment Governance in YMCAs was indeed most enriching. The
of nuclear weapons after their experience of atomic introduction to the corporate good governance given by
bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The seminar Mr. Nam Boo Won, General Secretary, APAY. Mr. Paul
included workshops, presentations and testimonies of George was also given the opportunity to be a part of
bomb survivors. The participants were enriched with the Writing Team along with Phyllis Tan - Singapore,
deeper understanding of world issues and spoke about Karren Joy Fetalvero - Philippines, Hannah Dunlop –
what they could do as youth to be engaged in building
peace. A total of 70 youth participated from South
Korea, Taiwan, India and Japan. The Indian delegation
had three representatives from Bombay YMCA, namely,
Mr. Robin Sathri (Secretary), Jerry Mathew (Member,
Navi Mumbai Branch) and Leon Mascarenes (Member,
Borivali Center) who participated actively in all the
events.
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New Zealand, Niranga Fernando – Sri Lanka and Chan Bombay was conducted on 7th February 2020. The
BengSeng - APAY. unveiling of the inaugural plaque, made in the memory
of Mr. Arvind Somchand Parikh and Ms. Kirti Somchand
5th Leaders Quadrennial Roundtable – Strengthened Parikh, was by Ms. Preeti Mehta, President, Rotary
YMCA for an Impactful Movement Club of Bombay followed by cutting of the ribbon by Mr.
Through a series of discussions during the 5th Leaders’ Nalin Parikh.
Quadrennial Roundtable held in YMCA Taipei, Taiwan
last December 11-15, 2019, the 41 participants from Vocational Training Institute Inauguration
14 National Movements summarized the vision of the
regional YMCA work for this quadrennial. The meeting The Bombay YMCA flagged off its first of its rural
that was attended by YMCA key lay leaders, youth Vocational Training Institute (VTI) at Kanhe in Vadgaon
members and professional staff gathered to discuss district near Lonavla, interconnecting both the twin cities
the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of doing our Mission given the Mumbai & Pune on 29th February 2020 by the hands of
diversities and complexities of our context and time. It Mr. Chin Seng Chen, President, Asia & Pacific Alliance,
YMCA. The inauguration was also attended by Shri.
was a platform to develop a common vision and plan Sunil Shelke, MLA, Talegaon, Noel Amanna, President,
that translates the 20th General Assembly Mandate Bombay YMCA, Justice J. B. Koshy, President, NCYI,
into mission responses for the Quadrennial 2020-2023. Mr. Bertram Devadas, National General Secretary,
Mr. Paul George, General Secretary was invited by Mr. Mr. Deepak Israni, Israni Foundation, Mr. Mahinder
Nam Boo Won, General Secretary, APAY to attend this Punwani and other eminent dignitaries. The Vocational
meeting. Training Institute of Bombay YMCA will be providing craft
skills pertinent to the industries spread in and around
Rotary District Recognition – Service and Kanhe. This will focus on helping 1400+ trade students
Contribution – Paul George, General Secretary yearly. We will be introducing new courses like Bedside
Mr. Paul George, General Secretary was honored by the Nursing/ paramedical courses, Seed Co-operatives,
Rotary International District 3141 for his spirit of service natural farming methods in addition to IT training. The
and commendable contribution as Assistant Trainer for VTI will conduct night study classes as well in a hope
proving that everything is possible with unwavering to provide a utilitarian study atmosphere for 100+
drive and dedication, and for making 2018-19 indeed a students lacking the resources. Mr. Chin Seng Chen,
Miracle year for Rotary International District 3141. Mr. President, Asia & Pacific Alliance, YMCA who was in
Paul George has been nominated as the Rotary District the country specially for the launch shared, “YMCA has
Secretary 2020. always empowered the youth and addressed the needs
of the underprivileged section of the society. With the
Renovation of Gymnasium – Andheri Branch launch of the first training Center in 1994 and to reach to
The rededication of the Gymnasium which was this fully equipped and modern training institute Bombay
refurbished with the support of the Rotary Club of YMCA has kept their pledge alive to keep the skills alive
in the country and the younger generation will be the
hope for further progress of the country and make the
dreams come true.”Justice J.B. Koshy, President, NCYI
spoke on this occasion. He said that “Bombay YMCA
is one of the oldest YMCAs in India. It is the pride of
Indian YMCA. Its Guest Houses and Student Hostels are
a blessing to people coming from outside. The present
service centre is a blessing for the poor youngsters
and by establishing a Vocational Training Institute it
is doing one of the important social responsibilities to
the country. Mr. Bertram Devadas, National General
Secretary, NCYI, was present in this occasion along
with dignitaries across India. While speaking at the
inauguration, Guest of Honour Shri. Sunil Shelke,
MLA, Talegaon, said, “The community in Maval region
is happy that YMCA has chosen to start Vocational
Training Institute to benefit the youth of the region. We
are hopeful that with the help of Bombay YMCA, we
will be able to create new entrepreneurs and jobs for
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the next generation and to promote reverse migration. with calamities and crises, the Bombay YMCA was in
” Mr. Noel Amanna, President, Bombay YMCA, shared, the forefront of relief operations. Blessed with a huge
“Two new MIDCs have opened nearby at Talegaon & infrastructure, strategic locations across the length and
Chakan. This has raised a need of having a VTI at Kanhe the breadth of the city and the vast network that has
to equip local students with industry related skills, so been established over the years came in handy. Our
they may get good jobs in industries around them. The committed team of staff and volunteers at strategic
motto is Bombay YMCA is to serve the society and locations ranging from Colaba to Navi Mumbai were
this is an excellent opportunity for us to continue with able to promptly and efficiently respond to the pandemic
serving the society.” that gripped our city. The Bombay YMCA has offered its
well-furnished International Guest House of 75 Rooms
Farewell of Mr. Isaac Prasadam (Associate General to house their Doctors, Health Care Professionals and
Secretary) asymptomatic patients. In addition, we have provided
masks, gloves, sanitizers and medical equipment to the
Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate General Secretary, retired Nair and Kasturba Hospitals for the medical professionals
from the service of Bombay YMCA on 29th February working on the front-lines. In several phase of the relief
2020. Mr. Isaac Prasadam, served the Bombay YMCA operations organized, we have been able to reach close
for 38 years with deep commitment and devotion. to 50000 persons by providing them with dry rations
The Board of Bombay YMCA extends its thanks and
appreciation for his excellent leadership and dedicated and groceries. Cooked meals to the slum dwellers,
service. A befitting farewell was accorded to him on daily wage earners, migrant workers, street beggars,
the 27th February 2020 where Mr. Chin Seng Chen, commercial sex workers, transgender community, rag
President, Asia & Pacific Alliance, Mr. Noel Amanna, pickers and construction workers has crossed 2,00,000
President, Bombay YMCA, Board of Directors and the (Two Lakh) threshold. The relief operations of the
Secretarial Staff paid rich tributes to him. Bombay YMCA was covered by the major and local
newspapers like Mid-Day, Hello Mumbai and Free Press
IMR (International Medical Relief) Journal as well as the YMCA was featured in news
channels such as India Today, ABP Maza, ABP News
A Free Medical and Dental Check-up Camp was organized and AGP News. As quoted in the Mid-Day Newspaper:
from 05th to 14th March 2020 across various Branches, “The Bombay YMCA since its inception in 1875 has
namely, Ghatkopar, Navi Mumbai, Bandra, Andheri and always risen to the occasion whenever calamities have
International House. This was organised in association struck the city. Beginning with Relief operations during
with the medical team from the International Medical World War I & II, the Army barracks were maintained
Relief (IMR). The IMR team of international doctors and by the YMCA and the Army Officers used the YMCA
nurses along with our local volunteers and doctors were at Colaba for its operations. Over the past 145 years
able to attend to 2500 plus patients. General check-up our experience gained in the 3 R’s - Rescue, Relief and
was undertaken which was inclusive of examination Rehabilitation has grown exponentially.”
of blood pressure, pulse and other general illness.
Medicines were given free of cost to underprivileged. Future Project of Bombay YMCA
Awareness was given by the volunteers on health and CIDCO has granted us a plot of land at Kharghar, Navi
hygiene to the public. Mumbai and a ‘State of the art’ Sports Pavilion which will
be constructed shortly for indoor and outdoor activities.
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With the pandemic of COVID 19 creating a havoc
across the globe, the city of Mumbai was brought to
standstill from the month of March. Striking fear and
paralysing the life in the city, the Corona virus severely
impacted many lives and left the citizens vulnerable to
manifold adversities. As in the past, when confronted
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Financial Support to various Institutions and opportunities, expanded our reach and addressed social
Students inequities to help strengthen communities and all people
in our region thrive. We express our sincere thanks and
We have extended our financial support to the National gratitude to all our donors like Rotary Club of Bombay,
Society for Clean Cities India for the good work carried Blue Cross Foundation, Mr. Nihchal Israni, ATE Chandra
out at their community centers. We are also providing Foundation, Jairazbhoy Peerbhoy Khoja Sanatorium,
financial assistance to United Theological College Noor Baug Charitable Estate Trust, Dr. Peter Philip,
towards the construction of the Women’s hostel on the Maneckji & Shirinbhai Neterwala Foundation, S. V.
campus. Many needy and bright students have also Haribhakti Huf, Nalin Parikh, M. K. Tata Trust, Philip
benefitted by the Educational Scholarship provided by Capital, and Muthoot Group for their generous contri-
the YMCA. bution to our programmes and activities of the organi-
zation. There are many worthy non-profit organizations
Financial assistance to the Staff and Students of in our area, the fact that these organizations choose
Bombay YMCA to partner with us speaks to our position as a leader
and our ability to make change in our community. As
The Bombay YMCA has also extended a helping hand we reflect back on 2019 in the midst of the COVID-19
to staff with financial assistance towards the treatment pandemic, the events of last year feel like a distant
of their families. An Advanced Scholarship fund has memory. The world as we know it has been altered
been setup in memory of Padmashri Late K. M. Philip quickly and drastically over the course of several
by Mrs. & Dr. Peter Philip former President of Bombay weeks. Later in the year, when the virus began to travel
YMCA has set up an Endowment Fund to support and across the globe, inevitably reaching us, Bombay YMCA
encourage post graduate education for achievers who mobilized quickly to support our communities, ensuring
require assistance to pursue higher education. that we continue to deliver on our mission during times
of uncertainty and isolation.
Acknowledgements
Relying on our 145 years of experience, we remain
We give thanks to God for His amazing grace and for committed to keeping our communities healthy and
the many opportunities to serve and in helping people strong even though we can’t be together. In good times,
to develop in body, mind and spirit. Our Leadership team our work is important, and in times of difficulty, that
and our Board of Directors are very proud of the impacts important work becomes critical. Now, more than ever,
we have had on those we serve and of our ability to the need for a healthy community is the difference
address local community needs. We absolutely could between merely surviving this pandemic and thriving in
not do what we do without the support of many our new normal. The good news is that for years, we’ve
individuals, donors, volunteers, staff, community been asking ourselves what it takes to build a healthy
leaders, and partners who believe that what we do community and then challenging ourselves to be a key
makes a meaningful difference today and for years to part of the answer to that question. We are proud to
come. Our team continues to innovate, engage and seek share glimpses of our efforts we’ve seen come to life
feedback so that we can continue to meet the emerging during the year. We hope you will join us — whether as
needs in our community. This work is possible thanks to a member, donor, volunteer, or staff. Thank you to all!
the commitment and engagement of Board of Directors Our grateful thanks to the Lord Almighty for His hand of
and our committed Secretarial staff team. In gratitude blessing and protection on our YMCA
to our members, volunteers, contributors, community
partners, and employees: together, we created new
Noel Amanna Paul George
President General Secretary
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Central Branch
A fairly good start but a road block towards the end ensuring a challenging year ahead. The
year 2019-20 ended with Mumbai locked down from March 23, 2020 due to the COVID19 global
pandemic. We are however immensely thankful to God for leading us throughout the year with our
work and also for providing all our needs at the right time. The Central Branch continued to offer
meaningful programmes and activities for the young and the not so young members. It’s Guest Rooms
& Hostel facilities were also well patronised during the year.
As a new initiative, the Central Branch converted the first floor of the hostel as a Women’s Wing from
February 2020. This floor which has 3 single rooms and one twin sharing room got booked within
no time thus proving that we were now ready to accept women too for a new beginning by now
operating a Women’s Hostel. This is a new first for the Bombay YMCA too. Recreational activities,
conference facilities, coaching & training programmes and outreach activities were also used
extensively by the members. A glimpse of some of the programmes that were conducted
at the Branch are given below.
TABLE TENNIS HOME & AWAY TOURNAMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME IN COMMUNICATION
The Annual Inter Club Table Tennis League 2019 for SKILLS & Gymnastics outside the YMCA
II, III & IV Divisions were conducted by MCDTTA from
27th April to 5th May 2019 on Home & Away basis. In our endeavour to spread our wings outside the YMCA
The matches were conducted in our premises on 28th, walls, the Central Branch started this training programme
29th and 30th of April and on 2nd, 3rd May. The YMCA for the children of Convent of Jesus & Mary School, Fort.
Central Branch had overall of 5 Teams out of which 77 students from 2 divisions of Std. I benefited from this
four made it to the Finals which was conducted at activity. Similarly, the school also granted permission
NSCI (Worli). Two teams achieved Gold and one team to conduct Gymnastics for their Pre-Primary students
achieved Silver in Men’s IV division and the Women’s where 74 students enrolled and also displayed their
team achieved Gold in II division. skills during their school annual sports day.
NEW BOULDERING WALL
The Branch now boasts of an indoor climbing wall, the CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
only one of its kind in South Mumbai. A joint initiative
of Girivihar Adventure Club and Bombay YMCA, this The Members Christmas Get-together was conducted
wall was inaugurated on 25th May 2019 jointly by Adv. on 20th December 2019. There were around 70 members
which included hostel residents and guests. An evening
Rui Rodrigues, Chairman, Central YMCA and Mr. Dilip of music and skit by the New Life Fellowship (Metro),
Lagu, President, GiriVihar. Mr. Isaac Prasadam (Acting Fun games and Christmas message by Pastor Vinamzi
General Secretary) was also present. The facility is now Paul, enlightened the audience with the true reason
open to the members and guests. behind Christmas and the pure joy of Christmas. The
program was followed by dinner for the hostel residents
and the guests.
MR. YMCA BODY BUILDING CONTEST
The 50th Mr. YMCA Best Physique Contest for the
Budding and Open Categories was held on 1st December,
2019 at the Colaba Branch under the auspices of the
Amateur Body Builders Association of Brihanmumbai.
It is interesting to know that the Bombay YMCA, apart
from the ABBAM is the only organization in Mumbai
which holds the ‘Budding Category’ along with the
Open Category. This is to encourage young amateurs in
the field of body building. As many as 150 body builders
from different gymnasiums across Mumbai city and
suburbs participated in the event, which was witnessed
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by more than 600 spectators. Mr. Rohit Murdakar YMCA and raised
representing YMCA Procter Branch captured the title enough money to
in the Budding Category and Mr. Dipesh Tandalekar build a good court
representing Shree Bal Vyayam Mandir captured the in memory of
title in the Open Category. Mr. P. N. Naik and Mr. Vijay their great coach.
Patil were felicitated for their involvement in our event The court was
for 50 years. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. dedicated on 6th
Noel Amanna, President, Bombay YMCA who handed February, 2020.
over the prizes in the Budding Category. Mr. Jason A plaque was
Samuel, Chairman of the Branch was also present and jointly unveiled
along with Alvito Fernandes, Board Member handed by the hands of
over the prizes to the Open Category winners and Title Mrs. Joshi, wife
Championships. The event was co-sponsored by the of Late Mohan
Melville Family and supported by Gymnax Fitness. Joshi and Mr.
Isaac Prasadam,
THE XXXV SAM T. BERKELEY-HILL ENGLISH Associate General
ELOCUTION COMPETITION Secretary. Some of the donors and friends who had
The 35th Sam T. Berkeley Hill Memorial English Elocution contributed towards the cost of the refurbishment and
Competition was held on 7th and 10th August 2019 lights were also present along with the Chairman and
respectively. 29 schools in three categories participated some committee members.
in this event. The final was well attended by the students,
parents and teachers. The event was co-sponsored by POISON OF PORNOGRAPHY
Muthoot Finance. Mr. Ketan Virela, Chief Editor of DNA A session on Poison of Pornography was conducted by
was the Guest of Honour. The Overall Winners of the Abhishek Clifford on 4th August 2019 which emphasised
competition was Bai Avabai F. Petit School who clinched on the ill effects of Pornography, spiritually and socially.
the title for the 2nd consecutive year. The purpose of this session was to increase awareness
and train people to reach out to more with this
REFURBISHED BASKETBALL COURT knowledge. There were 17 participants for the session.
The old basketball court in the YMCA premises got a
new lease of life after it got refurbished with the help FOOD & SHELTER
of funds donated by former players of Central Branch.
The ‘Team’ connected and got together again when they The Branch opened its doors to provide with shelter and
heard about the passing away of their coach, Mr. Mohan food for many of the stranded people who were unable
Joshi in September 2019. They collaborated with the to return back to the safety of their homes due to heavy
rains in Mumbai on 4th September 2019. 70 people from
different parts of the city who were either stranded
at their office premises or stuck in any of the nearby
stations were given shelter. This crowd consisted of
people from corporates like Mahindra and Mahindra and
Syndicate bank along with other nearby organizations
such as the NGO, Salaam Bombay Foundation and few
staff from JJ Hospital who were stuck at Churchgate
station. The staff of the Central Branch were not only
able to accommodate the people but made them feel at
home with their gesture.
EKATA – HARVEST FESTIVALS OF INDIA
This was newly introduced at the Central Branch and
was conducted for the first time by the Hostel residents
of Central Branch on 12th October 2019. The program
was well attended by 110 people which included
Hostel residents, their guests and YMCA guests. Many
came dressed in traditional and colourful attire. The
celebration started with cultural dances and songs
representing various parts of India and performed
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by Hostel Residents. The program concluded with a BASKETBALL, KARATE, TABLE TENNIS &
sumptuous 37 course meal served on Banana leaf GYMNASTICS
consisting of dishes from various parts of India.
All the above activities continued to do well at the
MUSIC CLASSES Branch with Basketball being the most popular one.
Coaching programmes were conducted for all the above
Piano (Keyboards), Guitar, Violin & Drums Classes with dedicated instructors.
continued to attract many youngsters and adults who
aimed to add music to their life. SUMMER COACHING PROGRAMMES
FITNESS CENTRE The summer of 2019 saw many youngsters and adults
participating in the coaching training programmes and
Our Fitness Centre was patronised by many throughout activities like Table Tennis, Basketball, Gymnastics,
the year as it helped them to shape up and keep fit. Roller Skating and Dancing.
A few new instruments were added to the Gym in our
efforts to upgrade the facility. MANUAL & COMPUTER TYPING
Regular typing classes in English, Hindi and Marathi were
conducted throughout the year. As we had introduced
classes in Computer Typing from last October many
students are now inclined to learn computer typing and
the interest for manual typing is slowly reducing.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
AA has been meeting at the branch since 1996. The
meetings are held regularly every Tuesday evening with
an average attendance of over 15 persons.
BIBLE STUDY
The Bible Study is held regularly on Thursday evenings.
It is attended by hostilities.
We finally thank God Almighty for leading us by the
hand this year too and pray that we can contribute more
towards the total wellbeing of our members and all the
people we get an opportunity to serve.
MEDIA SNIPPETS
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Student Branch
The Student Hostel continued providing a safe, economical and healthy environment for the 115
students coming from across India to pursue their academics and internships. In a hostel, studying
and living together develop a great sense of oneness among the students and grows a spirit of
co-operation and fellow-feeling among them. There is a reading room cum library available as well.
The indoor play areas such as Table tennis, Carrom, Chess and advantage of Gymnasium at nearby
YMCA Branches keeps the students physically active. The annual gathering and celebrations helps
the student to showcase their talents and gives and platform to perform. In a nutshell, the hostel not
only cares for the health and talents of the students but also their studies. No wonder our hostel is
called “Home away from Home”. SYMCA also accommodates the Members of YMCA who live
nearby for leisure activities like Table Tennis, Carrom and Chess which helps these members
to be physically and mentally fit.
STUDY ROOM BIBLE STUDY
Boys and girls in large numbers pore over their books Pastor Paul Vinamzi from Bombay Baptist Church, plays
and are able to concentrate far from the noisy and a vital role in moulding and inspiring students with
bustling neighbourhood they live in. The library is Biblical stories. It is a source of solace and guidance
crowded especially during examination period as it is for several students. The Bible study was regularly held
one of the best used. every Tuesday.
ANNUAL INTER CLUB TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
TOURNAMENT
Christmas is the festival which inspires the spirit of
The Annual Inter Club Table Tennis League Tournament sharing and caring. Soaking in the spirit of Christmas our
was held in the month of April 2019 on Home & Away hostilities celebrated the festival with much enthusiasm
basis. Members from our branch participated in the on 20th December 2019. The hostel premises was
tournament in various divisions. The team in Division B beautifully decorated and the students sang melodious
& E secured first place in the tournament. carols. The significance of the festival was explained to
the participants through a skit.
HARVEST 2019
Life at SYMCA is full of opportunities for amusement and
“Harvest” the annual programme of SYMCA depicting studies. One can make friends with one’s hostel fellows
different cultures and traditions of India was celebrated who have varied tastes and aptitudes which can help
on 20th October 2019. The students performed traditional you out in studying as well. We thank all the staff of
dance and songs which was thoroughly enjoyed by the the SYMCA who are not only working but are actually
audience by getting into the act and singing along. The investing in wellbeing of future generations. Also thank
hall was decorated in traditional style with sugarcane God Almighty for being the guard through his blessing
at the entrance and colourful floral designs all over. The and to the lives living away from immediate families.
programme was well attended.
HOSTEL DAY
The annual hostel day was celebrated on 23rd February
2020. The students showcased their talents through
variety entertainment programmes on this occasion.
The P. M. John gold medal for best student was
awarded to Manish Gurnani on this occasion along
with a scholarship. Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate
General Secretary, was the Chief Guest of the
programme.
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Procter Branch
The Branch has a very unique position in the work of Bombay YMCA. Surrounded on three sides
by middle class and lower middle class community in terms of earning class and on the another side
by very rich business community, it has found itself catering to all type of people group that make
their dwelling in this area of Mumbai Central. Its geographical position makes it a place to live and
experience the true spirit of diversity.
ONAM 2019
The festival of harvest -‘ONAM’, was celebrated at
the YMCA Procter Branch on 2nd October 2019 by the
residents. The highlight of the celebration was the
character of King Mahabali being played by one of the
residents dressed in full costume moving about during
7TH BOMBAY YMCA MUMBAI DISTRICT RANKING
CARROM TOURNAMENT
The tournament was held from10th to 15th February 2020.
160 entries in Mens and Boys Category and 28 in Girls
and women category were received in the Tournament.
The Tournament opened at the hands of Mr. Paul George,
the celebration. The first part of the programme included General Secretary and Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate
outdoor games followed by presentation of cultural General Secretary along with the office bearer of Mumbai
items like Group Songs by residents of the hostel. The District Carrom Association. The finals were played
girls from University Settlement Hostel gave singing between Girish Tambe representing BMC and Zaid Ahmed
solo performance and group songs. The residents took representing Air India in Men’s Category where Girish
active interest in organising the programme which Tambe emerged winner after a thrilling match and Neelam
was attended by more than 100 people from nearby Ghodake was the winner against Mitali Pimple in the
hostel residents from University Settlement and YWCA, Women’s Category respectively. both where representing
members of the committee and their family and guest, Jain Irrigation. Mr. Isaac Prasadam was the Chief Guest for
Secretaries and their families and staff. the finals and gave away prizes to the winners.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME SONG SERVICE
The Christmas programme of the Branch was held on The ‘Song Service’ is popularly known among the members
18th December 2019. The General Secretary, Mr. Paul of the branch especially the veterans and was held
George, brought greetings to the gathering. Joshua every month. It is an evening of gospel music of hymns
Katamala, a young gifted singer with his group presented and popular Christian songs with a short message from
carols in English and Marathi. The children’s choir from the bible. This programme saw an average of 25 people
the neighbourhood building going by Santa’s Elves sang attending comprising of members, residents and students
Carols in Melodious Medley followed by a girls group of neighbouring hostels, Salvation Army staff, nuns from
from Missionary Settlement for University Women St. Joseph’s Convent and people from the neighbourhood.
hostel presented few foot tapping and sing along carol
which added colour to the evening celebrations.The
very meaningful Christmas message was brought home
by Dr. Jerin Joy by sharing his testimony of how God did
miracle in his life. Approximately 190 people attended
the programme which was followed by pool side dinner
attended by committee members and guests.
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Bandra Branch
The close to 1100 members of the Branch actively participated in the various activities and coaching
programmes held during the year. The most popular ones being Basketball and Badminton. The
response to the coaching programmes of Karate, Roller Skating, Table Tennis, Gymnastics and Chess
are on the upswing in popularity. This year we have introduced Music - Keyboard, Cricket & Football
coaching which is going reasonably well. The annual programmes conducted during the year are as
under.
SUMMER COACHING CAMP Choir, Pandita Rama Bai Girls Hostel Choir & CNI Vikhroli
Marathi Church Choir. A special carol singing was
We conducted the Summer Coaching Camp during performed by our full members Miss Rebecca Philip &
April and May for Basketball, Roller Skating, Chess, Miss Rachel Philip. Dance and skit was performed by
Table tennis, Badminton, Gymnastics, Martial Arts and VTC Students. The program ended with a short message
Football. on Christmas by Mrs. Kshama Jayaraj.
BRAINWAVES 2019
BADMINTON HOME TOURNAMENT A joint programme with Andheri Branch received
entries from 18 schools totalling up to 562 students.
This tournament was organised for the children on 27th The Bandra Branch conducted competitions in General
May, 2019 with the efforts of the coach and volunteers
to promote interest in the game. Knowledge (in English), Short Story Writing, and Essay
Writing (in English, Hindi and Marathi). We hosted 220
BASKETBALL HOME TOURNAMENT students at our Branch from 6th - 8th January 2020.The
prize distribution ceremony was conducted on 24th
As an initiative to raise interest in the game, a 3 on 3 January 2020 at Andheri Branch, around 200 guests
Basketball Tournament was organized for the members had gathered for this programme which consisted of
in the U/8, U/11, U/14 and Open category on the 28th parents of the participants, Board Members, Committee
November 2019. Our Basketball Coach and our team Members and Guest of Honor Mr. M.K. Bose, Regional
of volunteers ensured the smooth functioning of the Manager - Muthoot Finance.
event. The membership has been increasing in the last couple
of years and the additional Sports and Developmental
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Activities have remodelled the Bandra Branch into a
core Centre for Children and Youth.
The celebration was organised on 13th December 2019. It
was an evening of carol singing, skit, games and dance.
Around 500 youth members and parents participated in
this evening of Fun & Fair. Various games and food stalls
were set up for the participants. Christmas Carols were
presented by St. Thomas Marthoma Syrian Church
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Andheri Branch
The Bombay YMCA signifies its logo of equilateral triangle and stands on its 3 pillar towards
developing an individual’s Body, Mind and Soul. Andheri YMCA does just that through its activities
and programmes around the year for its members.
LIFESTYLE EXHIBITION child and they were encouraged to aim for more.The
In the month of May 2019 Shahista Designer Quadrants, competitions were scheduled from 6th to 11th January
Women Entrepreneurs, organised a Lifestyle Exhibition 2020. 562 students from 18 schools took part in the
at the Andheri YMCA premises. Varieties of handcrafted various competitions.
Jewellery by Goya Artcessories, Hand bags by Panna Cotta,
Western & Indian wear by Shahista Designer Quadrants REDEDICATION OF GYMNASIUM
and Cushion covers/ runners/ bed sheets by JonahEL were The rededication of the Branch gymnasium which
displayed for sale for our members and beneficiaries who was refurbished with the support of the Rotary Club of
are associated or residing around the YMCA. Bombay had been conducted on 7th February 2020. The
programme started with the unveiling of the inaugural
YOGA DAY plaque, made in the memory of Mr. Arvind Somchand
International Naturopathy Organization and Surya Parikh and Ms. Kirti Somchand Parikh, by Mrs. Preeti
Foundation celebrated International Yoga day on 21st Mehta, President, Rotary Club of Bombay. This was
June 2019 at the Branch. The programme was held for
YMCA staff and students. Close to 40 people benefited followed by cutting of the ribbon by Mr.Nalin Parikh and
from this programme. unveiling of the other plaques by the donors Ms. Pallavi
Parikh, Ms. Kalpana Parikh, who also inaugurated all the
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME new equipment with Mr. Paul George, General Secretary,
The Branch along with the Boys home children & VTC Bombay YMCA, Mr. Noel Amanna, President, Bombay
students organized a Christmas celebration programme YMCA, Mr. Jason Samuel, Board Member, and Mr.
on 12th December 2019 in the branch premises. The Thomas Kuncheria, Chairman, Andheri Branch.
Power breakfast team, Vikhroli CNI church and few
other groups sang carols. There were solo dance SUR SANGEET KI SHYAM
performances as well by some of the members. The The Branch organised an entertainment programme in
highlight of the celebration was the Boys Home children association with the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Airport
performing action songs, carol singing & a beautiful District 314 named “Sur Aur Sangeet Ki Shyam” on 22nd
skit. February 2020. This was an evening celebrating various
retro Bollywood hits by a blind orchestra and staff of
BRAINWAVES the Vocational Training Centre. This was followed by the
The Andheri and Bandra YMCA along with Muthoot certificate distribution of Vocational Training Centre and
Finance have provided a platform for our young minds dance performances by the Boys Home children. The
to have their skills and talents displayed at ‘Brainwaves program was attended by around 300 people. Mr. Isaac
2019-20’ - an annual competition for schools. Exciting Prasadam, Deputy General Secretary, Bombay YMCA,
topics were covered to bring out the very best in every was felicitated with a token of appreciation, in honour
of his service to the Bombay YMCA.
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The Branch situated in Pant Nagar continues to cater to the needs of the people in and around Ghatkopar
area focusing mainly on the development of Body, Mind and Spirit. It believes and aims in the wholesome
development of the person for a better society and tries to achieve its goal through the below mentioned
activities conducted through the year.
SUMMER VACATION COACHING CAMPS Mr. Nalin Parikh and his wife who had contributed for
the renovation. The occasion was graced by President
Short term camps and courses were conducted during of Bombay YMCA, General Secretary Bombay YMCA,
April & May 2019 in activities such as Basketball, Roller Chairman Ghatkopar Branch, Senior Board members,
skating, Table Tennis, Badminton, Calligraphy, Cursive Committee Members of Ghatkopar Branch, Bombay
Writing, Dance, Drawing, Art & Craft classes. We YMCA Secretaries and members.
received good response for most of our programs.
EFFECTIVE SPOKEN ENGLISH COURSE
BOMBAY YMCA OPEN BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT This course for pre-school teachers was conducted
by Mr. John Anugraha from WOW Training Solutions
The tournament was organised at the Branch from from 4th to 14th June 2019 at the Branch. 9 pre-school
13th to 25th May 2019. Overall 91 teams participated teachers benefitted from this course.
in the tournament. Mr. Krishnan Muthu Kumar, Hon.
General Secretary, Maharashtra State Basketball DIWALI PARTY
Association was the Chief Guest for the finale and
shared few words of wisdom with the crowd. The prize Diwali Party was organized for the pre-school children
and VTC students on 22nd October, 2019. Children
enjoyed the day with music and games.
WEEK OF PRAYER
The World Week of Prayer programme was held on
15th November, 2019 at the Branch. The theme of
the programme was reflected on ‘Women and peace
building’. The message was shared by Mrs. Vanita
Narvekar. The topic was taken from the Old Testament
to reflect on the subject for Women and Gender Equality.
Close to 70 people were present for the programme.
distribution ceremony was graced by Fr. Crispino, Mr. PRE-SCHOOL SPORTS DAY AND COMPETITIONS
Isaac Prasadam, Associate General Secretary, Bombay
YMCA and Basketball officials in various capacity. Various sports as well as Competitions like best of
waste, drawing and story-telling were conducted for
TABLE TENNIS Playgroup, Nursery, Junior and Senior Kindergarten
students in November and December 2019.
The Annual Interclub League 2019 II, III and IV Division
League Matches for the Table Tennis Tournament (Home FREE EYE CHECK-UP CAMP
Away Basis) was conducted from 1st to 11th May, 2019
in the Mens category. A Free Eye Check-up camp was organized on
6th December, 2019 at the Branch by Furia’s Eye Clinic.
GYM INAUGURATION
The renovated gymnasium rededication function was
held on 4th June 2019 at the Branch. The Chief Guest
of the program was Rtn. Vijay Kumar Jatia, President
of Rotary Club of Bombay along with Past President
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Pre-school parents, Teachers, students and staff got students. Around 800 people turned-up for the program.
their eyes examined. Different games stations like Jumping Jacks, Toy Train,
and Trampoline were organized for the children and food
ANNUAL DAY PROGRAM AND PRE-SCHOOL stalls were put-up by VTC students.
CHILDREN CHRISTMAS PARTY
WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL DAY
The event was organized on 19th December 2019 at
the Branch. Approximately 1000 people inclusive of On the occasion of Women’s Day a special training was
pre-school students, their parents, VTC students and organized for our 9 preschool teachers on 7th March 2020
basketball players enjoyed the program. Mr. Chen Yen at the Branch by Resource Person, Ms. Subramanian,
How from Taiwan YMCA was the Guest of Honour on advance study system that is, listening, audio,
along with Mr. Paul George, General Secretary, Bombay reading and writing. A power point presentation was
YMCA. presented.
FUN-N-FAIR PROGRAM FREE MEDICAL AND DENTAL CHECK-UP CAMP
A Fun-n-Fair program was organized on the evening This was organized on 11th and 12th March, 2020 at
of 8th February, 2020 for pre-school children and VTC the Branch by International Medical Relief. A team
of American Doctors and Nurses provided medical
assistance to 588 people inclusive of women, men,
children and senior citizens. General check-up was also
undertaken which was inclusive of examining blood
pressure, pulse and general illness. Special rooms were
setup to examine eyes and Dental check-up. Medicines
were given free of cost to the underprivileged.
Awareness was given by the Volunteers on health and
hygiene to the public.
Chembur Centre
HOOPLAH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Trophies were given to the all the four teams and cash
prizes were given to runner-up and winners.
The tournament was held from 2nd to 11th May, 2019 at
the Centre. This was followed by the Basketball Summer
Camp batch which was from 13th to 29th May2019.76
members enrolled for the second batch.
CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR HONORARY STAFF
Honorary staff Christmas party was organized on 27th
December 2019 at the Centre. Dinner was organized for
the staff and Christmas Gifts were distributed to all.
ANNUAL KABADDI TOURNAMENT
It was conducted from 27th to 29th February 2020
at the Centre. A total of 16 teams participated in the
tournament and the Young Star Sports Club was the
runner-up and Dattatraya Sports Club were the winners.
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Navi Mumbai Branch
We are grateful to God almighty for his continued blessings on the Navi Mumbai Branch. The Branch
managed to do well financially mainly through Guest rooms, hostel, membership and sports activities.
The Branch also had a variety of games and sports activities such as Badminton, Basketball, Roller
Skating, Table Tennis, Karate, Gymnasium, Carrom & Chess that was offered to its members. Several
programmes were held that benefitted the community, members and the hostel residents. Our
Conference room and Guest room’s facilities were also affordable.
BRAINVITA person was Dr. Gowardhan Wankhede (retired professor
The 21st Inter School Quiz Contest was held for the Navi from TISS) who gave a brief presentation of various
Mumbai schools for students of classes VIII, IX and X options available for students in Art, Commerce and
on 13th & 17th August 2019. This year we had 34 teams Science. Mr. Wankhede along with Abraham Jadhav,
participating. The written elimination was held on 13th distributed bags to the students who passed in the SSC
August out of which 13 schools qualified for the second examination. Mr. Abraham Jadhav gave an inspiring
elimination round. On 17th August there were 6 out the speech to the students and motivated them to study
13 teams which qualified for the finals of which the well and excel in life.
winners were New Horizon Airoli. The programme was
well organized and quiz constructed by Mr. Siddharth TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
Sen and Kedar Pandia from the YMCA CBD Belapur This was organized by the children of free coaching
hostel. The final day was well attended by students, class students on 19th September 2019. Above
parents and teachers. The competition was sponsored 100 children participated in the program. Children
by Muthoot Finance. The Chief Guest for the Finals was presented speeches, thoughts on teachers, dance for
Mr. Rahul Subramaniam, Soft skill Trainer, Lead sales their teachers. Mrs. Sarita Kadam, President & Social
and strategy – Acres wealth and Cdr. Shailen Pathare, worker of Lions Club of CBD Ulwe node & Belapur was
Zonal manager, Navi Mumbai, Muthoot Finance. the Chief Guest and she distributed gifts to our teachers
and prizes to children for best performance.
PERSONAL HYGIENE SESSION
This was conducted for girls and women for social VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
development on 19th July 2019. Around 130 women
and girls attended the program. Dr. Saayali Sawant The Annual Vacation Bible School was held at the
spoke about menstruation cycle, how to take care of Branch from 28th October to 02nd November 2019. We
the body during menstruation and how much and what had 175 students participating in the age group of 3 to
kind of food we have to eat. Sanitary napkin pad kits for 17 years. The theme for the VBS was “UNMASKED”.
6 months was distributed to all ladies and girls by IDF The teachers and volunteers played an important role
(Indian Development Foundation). in sharing the word of God and imparting values to
the children with Biblical stories and Memory verse.
CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAME A team of dedicated teachers and volunteers helped in
This programme was for students who passed SSC making this year’s VBS a grand success. The program
Exam and was held on 20th July 2019. The resource
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also included songs on the theme, Day of Friendship, INTER SCHOOL PANEL DEBATE
Love feast, Day of cleanliness & inspection and Talent The finals of the 21st Bombay YMCA Navi Mumbai Inter
contest. Mr. Abraham Jadhav was the Director for the School Panel Debate 2019 was held on 30th August 2019
VBS. On the last day the children put up a wonderful at the Branch. The four-week long debate competition
program for their parents. The Chief Guest for the final with participation from most of the leading school of
day was Mr. John P. Thomas, ministering at Mankhurd Navi Mumbai was culminated with the final debate
home for runaway kids who gave a beautiful message being held between D.A.V Public School Nerul and St.
for the children. Joseph’s High School Kalamboli on the topic “Abrogation
of Article 370 & 35A is a big milestone for the unity &
JUNIOR MEMBERS CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER integrity of India”. The winners of the finals were D.A.V
Junior Members Christmas Get-together was held on Public School Nerul who spoke in proposition of the
13th December 2019 at the Branch. Game Stalls and topic. Simultaneously the Best Debater competition
Food stall were set up to welcome a crowd of about was held on the topic “Advance technology is harming
400 plus Children and young adults who participated in our future”. The Best Debater was awarded to Mast.
various fun games, fancy dress and talent competition. Jay Kavishwar from New Horizon Public School. The
Children enjoyed Rebounder Trampoline, Mickey Mouse Chief Guest for the program was famous novelist and
Bouncy, Inflatable Rock climbing and mini Car rides. founder and CEO of the “School of Business Wisdom”,
We had special performances by the hostel residents, Mr. Jayant Hudar. The judges were Mr. Vishwanath
nativity skit and dance by the Coaching Class kids. A Nair Sr. Journalist, Editor Raigad Observer, Mrs. Lorna
short message on Christmas was given by Mr. Alan Naresh, former professor C. K. T College Panvel, Dr.
Goodwin followed by magic show which was enjoyed Sarla Bijapurkar former H.O.D, Dept. of Sociology, K.J.
by everyone. Somaiya College. Guest of Honor was Mrs. Sini Paul,
Chief Manager, Muthoot Group of Companies, Vashi.
CHRISTMAS CAROL NITE
JEWELLERY MAKING WORKSHOP
Christmas Carol Nite program was held on 14th The workshop for 22 community women was held from
December 2019 for the 200 hostelites and members. Mr. 23rd December 2019 to 22nd January 2020 everyday
Babu George and Dr. Mathew (Providence Bible Church) by NGO Manav Vikas Sadhan Sewa Sangh. They
were the Guest of honor. The audience witnessed organised a display of the finished products at the end
performances by Hostel Residents, Coaching Class of the workshop along with Haldi Kumkum festival. The
students, VBS teachers and volunteers, life members
and special Choir performances by Our Lady of Visitation
Church, Joshua & Group, Stephen & Group and St.
Francis Xavier Parish. Dr. Mathew was the Speaker and
shared the word followed by a contributory meal.
CHRISTMAS CAROL ROUNDS
The Branch volunteers and members visited St. Jude
Cancer centre, Jeevan Jyoti, Ray of Hope, Florin Bal
Ashram, Jyoti Care Centre, Immanuel Mercy Home on
17th December 2019 to celebrate the joy of the Christmas women were thankful that they learnt a gainful trade
by singing carols, spending time and distributing sweets that will make them economically strong.
and snacks to the children, women, senior citizen, poor
and sick. Dr. Sarala Bijapurkar donated 300 dry fruits 19
boxes.
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TIME MANAGEMENT & SELF ESTEEM MODULE BIBLE STUDY
Average of 30 people met regularly every Saturday
This session was conducted for our community children morning for a time of praise and worship and learn the
on 23rd January 2020. 30 children attended the program. word of God by Bro. Stanley Nelson which is followed
Mr. Rakhim Dalwai, Post Graduate Student of Nirmala by fellowship breakfast.
Niketan was the resource person who took Personality
development module for the children. INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RELIEF
The IMR camp with health professionals from USA was
FREE COACHING CLASSES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED held on 13th and 14th March by Branch. The first day of
CHILDREN the camp was held at YMCA Belapur premises wherein
Free Coaching Classes for 9th & 10th standard students
studying in the Municipal School is being conducted at
the Branch. These students come from Sambaji Nagar,
Ramabai Nagar and Durga Mata Nagar slums. 35
students came regularly for the free coaching classes.
The students were taught English, Maths, Science
subjects and life skills. A special session on ‘How to
write Board papers’ was conducted by resource person
from T.I.S.S. for students appearing in 10th & 12th we helped to reach out to around 800 people from
standard exams. the community. On 14th the camp was held at Punjab
Heritage where we catered to 700 people basically who
MEDICAL FACILITY FOR THE TRIBALS were staying in the slums. Both the days we had team
of local MBBS Doctors, Dentist, volunteers, Translators
We provide free medical assistance and medicine for providing community health, medical and dental
to the tribals staying in Kharghar Hill. There are three care at the Branch and Punjab Heritage. We thank IMR
tribal villages (Phanaswadi, Chapewadi and Dhamol) for their outstanding service as a Medical Mission.
and each village has 30 to 40 houses. This service has
been benefiting most of the villagers who are working INVITATIONAL OPEN BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
as daily wage labourers. We also visited the Tatanagar
slums in CBD Belpaur. The tournament was held for Men’s Category on 5th, 6th
& 13th April 2019. We had 16 teams participating with
the finals being won by Savio Club in a close match
with Fr. Agnel. We received sponsorship of Rs. 10000/-
from M/s. Welspun for the Prize Money. All the senior
basketball players played a major role in the smooth
conduct of the event.
3 ON 3 INTER SCHOOL BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
The Branch had organised its 1st Annual 3 on 3 Inter
School Basketball tournament on 1st & 2nd February,
2020. The tournament was conducted in three
categories U/12, U/14 and U/17, for boys and girls. We
had 30 teams participating across the categories from
Navi Mumbai.The following were the winners under
the various categories, U/12 Boys and Girls - Harmony
Public School, U/14 Boys - Team Bryant, U/14 Girls -
Vishwajyot High School, U/17 Boys - Team Rivals, U/17
Girls - YMCA CBD Belapur. The YMCA Belapur Basketball
players did a fabulous job in organising the event.
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International House & Programme Centre
The journey this year of the International House has been fascinating like every year. We have continued
to give a ‘Home away from home’ ambiance to our guest and the members who have been utilizing
the facility for various purposes. Apart from which, we have catered to the local community at large
in areas of health and fitness.
PRAYER SERVICE • Open Day - Open Day was conducted twice to
update parents on the students’ progress.
Power Breakfast - We had our weekly Prayer Service
every Wednesday at the Quiet Room led by Rev. Allwyn. • Food Fest & Carving Olympics - Food Fest &
This helped in developing a service attitude towards Carving Olympics organised by our students had
work and has fostered feelings of unity among the staff live food counters manned by the HCM students.
of various departments. The additional highlight was the online gaming
HOSPITALITY & CATERING MANAGEMENT competition and exciting Fruit & Vegetable Carving
COURSE competition with participation from leading HM
Institutes across Mumbai. Fruit & Vegetable Carving
Students who joined our course were very determined Class was conducted for our students in January
to make a mark in the Hospitality Industry and to help 2020.
achieve their dreams. The Team at International House,
worked as a team to sharpen their skills further. We FIRE & SAFETY TRAINING
had an excellent faculty team teaching different course Fire and Safety Workshop was organised on 18th October
subjects. 2019 for our staff and HCM students to be trained and
equip them with the knowledge to counter act at any
• In-house training - The 8 months of in-house training occasion of unsolicited incidents.
at the International House (F&B service, Production,
Stores, International House & Programme Centre MEDICAL CAMP
Housekeeping and Front Office), developed the The International Medical Relief along with the Bombay
students’ confidence and knowledge in basic YMCA organised Medical Camp for the local community
operational procedures and communications skills. at YMCA International House on 9th March 2020, which
This helped them during their Industrial Training had great response. Over 200 individuals utilised the
stint. camp for free medical check-up.
• Industrial Training - Our students underwent their GAMES & SPORTS
two months Industrial Training at Sun-n-Sand, Though the primary focus of the International House has
Kohinoor Continental, Comfort Inn Heritage, The been to serve to the guests and travellers, there has
Club, and International House. been a continuous rise in number of people coming for
coaching and training under the professional coaches
• HCM Convocation – A total of 8 students were in the sports and games like Basketball, Roller Skating
granted diplomas in the ceremony held on the 5th and Badminton
September 2019. Mr. Om Chand was declared the
best student.
• Exhibition - Students were taken to following
exhibitions and fests that enhanced their knowledge
and showcase their talents:
Cake-o-logy, Food and Hospitality Exhibition at
NESCO, Goregaon.
ELEMENTS FEST at ITM College, Oshiwara.
The Express Food Hospitality Exhibition at BKC
Grounds.
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NSCCI-YMCA Khar Danda Centre
The Centre continues to serve the local communities to enrich the lives of the less privileged. Work
training opportunities are being provided to individuals through meaningful programmes and training in
Computers, Tally ERP, Advanced Excel, Garment manufacturing, Beauty Culture and Adult Literacy. We
continue to increase our intake of the Balwadi Children and the Study Classes for the underprivileged
students. The activities and programmes organized during the year are listed below.
BALWADI teach various subjects to the underprivileged students
The Balwadi (pre–school education) successfully from the 4th to 10th standard. They trained nearly 80
catered to 260 children from 11 slums in the academic students every month.
year 2019-20. We organised counseling and awareness COACHING ACTIVITIES FOR THE
sessions by qualified counselors for the parents of these UNDERPRIVILEGED
• Training in martial art Ketsugo (Combination of
children on the art of positive upbringing in today’s day
and age. These sessions encouraged the parents to Karate, Savate, Aikido & Judo) was given to the
understand their child better and motivated them to children and youth from the slums. This systematic
create an environment for growth and development. training was given by our coaches to more than 150
From August 2019, our Balwadi children also started youths every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. These
receiving tasty and hi-protein mix snack from Breakfast children also participated in various tournaments and
Revolution (Decimal Foundation). competitions in the city and brought many laurels
VOCATIONAL TRAINING and medals for our branch.
• During the year we successfully trained, assessed, • We conducted Basketball Classes for around 35
underprivileged children of the Khar Danda area.
and awarded certificates to about 50 women from HEALTH CHECK-UPS & AWARENESS
our sewing Classes. PROGRAMMES
• Over 60 women were trained in various skills of • We had organized a Health talk on 8th April 2019
Beauty culture with practical and theory classes. on the occasion of World Health Day for our VTC
Certificates were awarded to the successful students and staff. The resource person was Ms.
candidates after an assessment. Sneha Panchal from Yakult India Pvt. Ltd. Yakult
• More than 130 students benefitted through our
various Computer Courses (Basic Computer, Tally health drinks were distributed to all the participants
ERP and Advance Excel). Certificates were awarded and staff.
to students who passed the exams. • A Dental Checkup and awareness programme
STUDY CLASSES was organized with the help of Watch Foundation
Participation in Study Classes grew in number with the on 11th April 2019. Dr. Shahzeen Barodawala and her
help of volunteers and teachers who came every day to
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team of assistant diagnosed with a reading problem. Hand washing
doctors from area, community health desk, oral health desk,
Angel Dentists general checkup, doctor consultation, dentist,
Network were and pharmacy were set up. A total of 510 people
there to examine benefitted from this free medical camp.
and address SUMMER DAY CAMP
dental concerns A half-day camp was organised for 5 days between
of the visitors. 22nd to 26th April 2019 for the 68 children from the
Khar Danda community who attend our development
• The Wockhardt programmes in Ketsugo, Basketball, Drawing and Study
Hospital team Classes. We conducted various Team Building Games,
conducted a Diabetic awareness and Health Dance, Camp Songs, and health awareness talk. We
checkup on 15th June 2019. Many of our parents also had an outing at Navi Mumbai YMCA for trekking
and neighbours were benefited from this event. and swimming. It was a wonderful experience of fun
and learning for these children.
• A Breast / Cervical Cancer awareness session TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME
and check-up was held on 29th August 2019. The This training was organised on 21st September 2019
camp was conducted by Indian Cancer Society and for Balwadi Teachers and Helpers with a focus on
Gunvati J. Kapoor Foundation for 102 community creative ways of teaching and child development. This
women. An ENT checkup and PAP smear test was programme was conducted by the Bombay Baptist
also done at this camp. Church and the resource person was Mrs. Kavita
Subramaniam from New Alpha Academy
• Mr. Sanket Kulkarni (Nutritionist and Fitness CULTURAL PROGRAMME
Consultant), had an awareness session on Garbha was celebrated on 1st October 2019 for VTC
balanced diet and nutrition on 21st September students and on 4th October 2019 for kindergarten
2019. He also demonstrated few essential exercises children, all the Balwadi children and VTC students
for parents, such as, Squats, Lunges, Push-ups and enjoyed the Garba dance programmme.
Crunches. The Balwadi parents found this session CHILDREN’S DAY
highly informative. On this occasion all the Kindergarten children had
dressed up for the fancy dress competition and prizes
• A Bone Density Camp was held on 15th February
2020 for the Balwadi children’s parents & VTC were awarded to the winners. A magic show was also
students. Around 90 people got checked. This was organised to entertain the children. Gifts and snacks
conducted by the Inner Wheel Club of Mumbai – were distributed to all.
Khar.
• An awareness session was conducted on 25th
February 2020 by Ms. Vinita Dhupkaron reducing
the usage of plastics in daily life and water
conservation for Balwadi children’s Parents & VTC
Students.
• The International Medical Relief (IMR) team
conducted a
medical camp for
our neighbours and
parents on 5th & 6th
March 2020. There
were 29 volunteers
from US consisting
of doctors, dentist,
nurses and
pharmacists. 150
spectacles were
distributed to the
people who were
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HIV/AIDS PROGRAMME ANNUAL PICNIC
World HIV/AIDS Day Campaign was held on 3rd The one day picnic was organized on 18th February
December 2019. Around 80 people gathered for the rally. 2020 for the Balwadi children. They were taken to
A Street Play was conducted at Khar Danda Junction Nirvana Park, Powai. The children enjoyed the outing &
and the YMCA by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. refreshments organized for them.
Women from various communities took part in the rally
which went around Khar Danda area. Pamphlets were
distributed to the people who gathered for the Street
Play.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME WORKSHOP
The programme was celebrated on 14th December, A workshop on patchwork was held on 11th February,
2019 for the Kindergarten and VTC students. Nearly 400 2020. 45 women participated.
students participated in the programme. Various cultural
dances were put up by the K.G and VTC students. Gifts BALWADI SPORTS DAY
hampers & snacks were distributed to all.
The sports day for the Balwadi children was organised
COMMUNITY WOMEN’S GET TOGETHER on 28th February 2020. Various relay races were
organized and prizes were awarded to the winners.
Haldi KumKum was held on 20th January 2020. The
Guests of Honor were Mrs. Ranjana Sud (President WOMEN’S DAY
of Soroptomist Trust) and Mrs. Mumtaz Shaikh
(Programme Manager of CORO NGO). In all 285 women’s The International Women’s Day was observed on 7th
participated. March 2020. In all 220 women along with teachers
participated in this programme. The Chief Guest was
Ms. Pallavi (PSI, Khar Police Station). The parents of
the Balwadi children and VTC students participated
in various relay races. Prizes were awarded to the
winners, while gifts and refreshments were given to all
the participants.
We look forward to the continued support of all our well-
wishers as we continue to teach skills like Computer
Courses, Tailoring, Personality Development, Beautician,
Mehendi, and English to equip the vulnerable women
around the nearby community with skills which can
become their tool for self-development and employment.
We thank God for all His blessings on our centre and its
programmes in this year and pray that He will continue
to do so in the coming years too.
“My daughter got very few opportunities at her school to invest in her talents, but after coming
to the camps at the YMCA, I can see an immense improvement in her soft skills and aptitude. It is
really nice to see that the YMCA is performing a major role in the development of the youth.”
- Beena Pereira (Mother of a Rebecca Pereira - YMCA Camper)
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Lions – Ymca Juhu shelter
The Juhu shelter for underprivileged has a capacity for 18 boys. The shelter is for deserving boys in the
age group of 18 to 21 years. The YMCA imparts talent developing programmes for these boys to sustain
themselves in the future. They have bunk beds and separate locker for themselves. Food and sports
are provided for the physical development and several activities and programmes for their mental,
spiritual and emotional development. The programmes and activities conducted during the year for
the development is as under.
EASTER that the boys could be a part of it. It involved a lot
of fun activities and prizes and the boys thoroughly
Easter was celebrated and organized by the youth of enjoyed the visit.
St. Thomas Orthodox Syrian Valiyapally Church, Malad
(W), for the Centre boys. 9 youth from the Church • Mast. Avinash Hanumanth Patil and Mast. Ganesh
Anil Kawade got the opportunity to watch IPL Match
on 13th April 2019 at Wankhede Stadium along with
Boys Home children.
SKAL PROGRAMME
The SKAL International Mumbai South members visited
the Shelter on 2nd October 2019 and interacted with
participated in the programme. The youth had an our boys. The Club members also encouraged the boys
interactive session and games. The programme ended to do well in their studies and jobs. They sponsored an
with fellowship lunch. outing for the shelter boys as part of World Tourism
day. Boys along with staff visited the Taraporewala
LIVE CONCERT Aquarium on 26th October and Elephanta Caves on 12th
November.
The boys of the Centre were taken to a live Concert by
SHANKAR EHSAAN LOY on 30th May 2019 at the Rang
Sharda Auditorium, Bandra, organized by the Cancer
Patients Aid Association for Awareness of Cancer.
EXPOSURE VISIT
• The ‘Make A Difference’ volunteers organized an
exposure visit for the boys to Kantar company
(World’s leading research, data and insight
companies) on 27th September. During this visit, the
office Olympics were being held and it was great
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WORLD HOMELESS DAY
The World Homeless Day was observed on 10th October
2019. At the Centre, the social worker had a brief
discussion on World Homeless Day with the youngsters
of the Centre. The programme ended with fellowship
sweet and snacks.
MOVIE SHOW in the programme along with the 15 youth of orthodox
Syrian church Malad. The programme was led by Mr.
• The boys were taken to a screening of the movie Bini Kochitty. The children enjoyed the programme
“Mission Mangal” at PVR, Juhu on 22nd October which concluded with a fellowship Dinner.
along with boys and girls from other shelter homes.
This show was organised by the BMC. The Chief NEW-YEAR
Guest, Akshay Kumar (Bollywood Actor), shared
words of encouragement to all the shelter boys and Mr. Naveen Kumar a noted Bollywood Flutist celebrated
girls. his birthday along with his family with the boys on
1st January 2020. His group of musicians also joined him
• The boys were taken to a screening of the movies and played fantastic music for our boys. An inspiring
“Avengers Endgame” on 18th May 2019 and “Jumanji” message was shared by Mr. Naveen Kumar based on
on 29th December 2019. The movies tickets were the New Year celebrations and his life. The children
sponsored by Mrs. Tina Nagpaul. thoroughly enjoyed the music and a delicious lunch
which was sponsored by him.
OUR WELL WISHERS
NILSHI CAMP
• Mr. Alok Kumar, MBA, MSc voluntarily taught the
ninth standard boys in Math and Science. An outstation camp to YMCA Camp Lakeside was
organized for the boys of the Centre from 19th to 21st
• Miss. Carlien Carr sponsored a Christmas party for February, 2020 along with the Boys Home Children. The
the boys on 15th December 2019. They had a fun children got an opportunity to interact with the other
time and delicious lunch. children and understand each other. The boys enjoyed
the nature trail by the lake, Rock climbing, Rifle Shooting,
• The youth members of New Life Fellowship Church, Swimming & Kayaking and Camp Fire. It was a fun time
Juhu regularly visited the centre and provided Value with lots of learning.
Education programmes. The programme included
documentary movies and fun games. HOLI
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION The festival of colours (Holi) was held at the centre on
10th March 2020. The boys were provided dry colours to
A Christmas programme was organised at the Centre play with. They were also sensitized to use less water
on 25th December, 2019. The programme started with before playing with colours.
prayer led by Fr. Thomas Myalil followed by an inspiring
message based on birth of Christ given by Mr. Cecil The Bombay YMCA was there to support the boys to
Philip, youth president of the Orthodox Syrian Malad overcome all the difficult circumstances, emotionally and
church. The 10 Ex-Boys of the Centre also participated help them to strengthen themselves in financial aspect.
The effort of YMCA has put lot of positive impact on the
boys. Our sincere thanks go to Almighty God for helping
us sustain this programme and manage it efficiently.
Our sincere thanks to Project Ashray who contributed
in terms of food grains. We also acknowledge all our
donors, well-wishers and the Lions Club of Juhu who
contributed towards the various needs of our shelter.
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Borivali Centre
The YMCA Borivali Centre has become a bustling place for the young and old to embark on a journey
with sports/fitness or simply to relax in the lap of nature. Basketball is the most popular sport for the
youngsters and Roller Skating is slowly gaining popularity. The membership is maintained above 500
mark for the second time in succession. The Centre continues to make its presence felt through its
sports activities and the well managed jogging track which is used by more than 250 people every
day. The two dimensions of the Borivali YMCA is evident through its coaching programmes as well
as its outreach programmes and development initiatives for the under privileged children and
youth.
FREE COACHING FOR THE UNDER PRIVILEGED come for Basketball and Ketsugo to the YMCA attended
CHILDREN AND YOUTH the programme. The children put up the Nativity scene
and the volunteers sang few carols. The message of the
The YMCA provides Basketball coaching to around Love of Christ was given by Mrs. Yvonne D’Souza the
90 youth/children, Ketsugo (Martial Arts) coaching person in charge of the I.C.C.W.A. The Chief Guest was
to approximately 50 children/youth and Badminton Mr. Pandit Thakre, Sr. Inspector of Police, MHB Police
coaching to 10 youth/children free of cost to the under Station.
privileged youth and children. We provide each of them
with 5 soaps every month to enhance their personal KETSUGO COMPETITION
hygiene through our networking with the ‘Soap for The competition was held on 9th February 2020 at the
Hope’ NGO. Centre. The Mixed Martial Art (Ketsugo) participants
from Bandra and Borivali YMCA as well as few other
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) centres in Suburban Mumbai took part in 35 different
categories which can be broadly clustered as: Katas,
The VBS was held from 22nd to 24th October 2019 and Sequence, Judo Throws, Karate Sparing, Stretches
was jointly conducted with Oasis India and the English and Judo Randori. The competition was judged by
and Tamil Methodist Church, Dahisar at their premises. Sanseis from other units who were neutral referees. In
The children were taught Christian values through all we received 272 entries in 35 events and 86 (Boys
action song and role play. The well trained VBS director and Girls) participated. Certificates were given to the
and his team put up skits and puppet show to drive the winners by the Chairman, Mr. Alvito Fernandes and
message home. We had 324 children participating in other dignitaries present.
the VBS and 23 volunteers supported us to conduct the
VBS this year. It is given that our centre is a safe haven for Children,
Women and Senior Citizens. The USP is the abundant
MONSOON LEAGUE CUM KNOCKOUT BASKETBALL greenery inside the campus. We have become the toast
TOURNAMENT 2019 FOR SCHOOLS of I.C. Colony and a hub for sports in Borivali particularly
for Basketball. A well maintained facility along with
The Tournament was for U/13 and U/16 years Boy and affordable coaching classes in Basketball, Ketsugo,
Girls. It was held on September 14th, 20th, 21st, 2019 from Badminton and Roller Skating attracts the young and
morn to dusk. The Finals was held on 22nd September. old alike.
The Chief Guest was Mr. Abhishek Ghosalkar (Former
Corporator) and the Guests of Honour were Mr. Paul
George (General Secretary) and Mr. Glen D’Souza (Hon.
Treasure of Borivali Centre).
CHRISTMAS FOR POOR CHILDREN
This year we conducted the Christmas Programme for
the under privileged on 20th December 2019 jointly with
the I.C. Colony Welfare Association (ICCWA) which is a
stone throw away from our Borivali Centre. The children
from the ‘Khadi’ area (slums in the Mangroves at Dahisar
Link Road) come to study at ICCWA and children who
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Counselling Centre and Training Institute
YMCA Counselling Training Institute and Centre with its 10 years of existence has made its presence
known by providing training & counselling to one without any hope and also been instrumental in
bonding many relationships that were about to fall apart. The YMCA Counselling institute, is among
the few Christian training institutes involved in providing training to the people who are willing to help
the people challenged with mental health.The Counselling institute provides training to the students,
pastors, lay leaders and house wives who can provide basic mental health first aid. The institute had
variety of non-residential courses of 2 days, 4 days, week long and also tailor made awareness
program based on the need.
ADVANCED COUNSELLING TRAININGS • Life skills Training: One day session for the People
YMCA Counselling Training Institute offered Advanced Education Society, for students of Marathi Medium
Training programmes for trained counsellors and was conducted on 31st January 2020, the sessions
professionals to enhance their skills to counsel both were facilitated by Mrs. Merlyn Thombre and Mr.
adolescents and adults also to work effectively with Bhanuprakash Raju.
couples and families.The following training programmes
were conducted during the year. WORKSHOPS/INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
• Enrichment Seminar on Cognitive Behaviour • Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The session was
therapy: This was conducted on 12th August 2019, conducted on 25th May 2019 facilitated by team from
Mr. Joshua facilitated the sessions. There were 17 ARDSI Mumbai Chapter. The program was inaugurated
participants who took advantage of the seminar. by NMMC Commissioner Dr. Ramaswamy (IAS) and
Guest of Honour was Dr. J.K. Nath, Corporator NMMC.
• Advanced Biblical Counselling Level 1: The Level Around 120 people took advantage of the awareness
1 Training was conducted from 2nd to 8th September, sessions and about 50 participants underwent the
2019. In all there were 9 participants. Trainers from memory test conducted by the psychiatrists from
Bombay YMCA and external faculties took the ARDSI team. Advocate Kurien Chandy, Mr. T.S
sessions. Thomas were instrumental in coordinating with the
ARDSI team.
• Enrichment Seminar: “Art of Parenting” was
conducted on 12th October 2019 facilitated by Dr. • Awareness session for school teachers: This was
Sheryl John, Psychiatrist at Holy Spirit and Hiranandani conducted on 20th July 2019 at the Aarose Inter-
Hospital. There were 16 participants who took part in national School Ulwe, Navi Mumbai. The sessions
the program. helped the teachers to be aware of themselves with
their present state of emotions, and how it would help
• Advanced Biblical Counselling Level 1: was improve their relation with the students.12 Teachers
conducted at the YMCA Navi Mumbai Branch, participated in the sessions.
from 25th to 30th November, 2019. In all there were
8 participants, facilitators from YMCA and TISS • Prison counselling orientation: The orientation was
facilitated the sessions. conducted on 21st September 2019. The counsellors
visiting Byculla and Kalyan Prisons attended the
• Enrichment Seminar: “Theology of Sexuality and sessions. The counsellors were taken through the
Issues in Counselling” was conducted on 9th January ground rules, methods to approach for legal aid and
2020 facilitated by Dr. Starlin Vijay Mythri (MBBS, rapport building with the inmates and the officials.
DBM, MD) Psychiatrist based in Hyderabad. It was
organised in partnership with Bombay YMCA and • Life skills sessions: One day session for the People
ACT. There were 37 participants who attended the Education Society, for Teachers of Marathi Medium
program. was conducted on 31st January 2020, and the sessions
were supported by activities to have gratitude from
• Advanced Biblical Counselling Level 2 Module 2: their past and present life experiences.
This was conducted from February 17th to 23rd 2020
at the YMCA Navi Mumbai Branch. There are 11 • Awareness sessions: One day session on self-care
participants who completed the training. Facilitators for the school teachers at Vidya Utkarsh School CBD-
from Hyderabad along with YMCA faculty conducted sec 20 of English Medium was conducted on 6th
the sessions. February 2020.
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· Awareness session on Gadget addiction: This inmates. YMCA Counselling Centre was also invited
awareness session was conduct for D. Y. Patil college to be part of the NGO meet held quarterly. the prison
of Management, Belapur. There were more than 80 authorities were happy with the outreach work carried
students who attended the session. out by YMCA and requested to regularly conduct the
Medical checkups for the benefit of the Inmates.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
Counselling is a type of talking therapy that allows · Counselling at Private Schools: We provided
a person to talk about their problems and feelings counselling services at Convent of Jesus and Mary
in a confidential and dependable environment. A School Kharghar, St. Peter English High School Virar,
counsellor is trained to listen with empathy and not Peoples School English Medium CBD Belapur. Two of
being judgemental, while keeping the communication our counsellors visited the schools twice a week. We
fully confidential. Although YMCA counselling centre were able to serve more than 152 students
offers a wide range of ways to support but individual
counselling remains the core of its work. Issues that · Orphanages & Destitute Homes: We were able to
clients present to counselling are fairly static. Last year, serve five orphanages with the counselling services.
the main problems that were bought to counselling Mermier Bal Ashram at Koperkhairne, Jeevan Jyothi
were related to anxiety, financial crisis, marital conflicts, at Kharghar, Immanuel Mercy home at New Panvel,
academic related issues and relationships. Apart from YMCA Sharan at Sakinaka. The services were
individual counselling at the centre we also provide provided free of charge. In all we were able to give an
counselling services at various places like prisons, empathetic ear to over 150 people.
destitute homes, schools & orphanages. There are
around 15 senior counsellors and 15 counsellors who · Counselling at other YMCA’s: Calls for counselling
volunteer their services. In 2019-20 we were able to session from Andheri, Ghatkopar YMCA were handled
provide counselling services at the following places. as per the calls received. The sessions at these centers
were coordinated from the Navi Mumbai Branch of
· CBD Belapur Centre: We were able to serve around YMCA Counselling centre.
200 counselees, the clientele included people from
different faiths, different regions, spanned a wide age SUPERVISION
group and belonged to different working classes. Supervision is a contracted, professional relationship
between two or more individuals engaged with counselling
· Free Counselling camp at YMCA Navi Mumbai: activities, which leads to reflection on the counselling
This was conducted on 16th, 17th and 23rd, 24th of July situation and its structure while providing emotional
2019. It was carried out as an awareness camp to support & advice YMCA takes care to provide supervision
encourage people to avail counselling and minimise to the counsellors both for the seniors and the trainee
the stigma attached to the counselling. The response counsellors, and undergo regular supervision and keep a
was very good as there were many who came for the good practice of their skills and practice ethical norms.
follow-up sessions. Counsellors Supervision and the supervisor’s supervision
meetings are conducted once in a month.
· Prisons: This year YMCA Counselling Centre was
given permission to work in the four prisons, Byculla, INTERNSHIP
Kalyan, Thane and Taloja Navi Mumbai. The counselling
work was ongoing till the Inspector General ordered all This year we were able to provide internship to four
the NGO’s to stop all the work in the prisons till further students as part of their learning intervention. Two of
notice. In all we were able to counsel 180 prison them were pursuing their psychology studies and two of
them volunteered to work and gain practical know how
of the counselling centre and the counselling process.
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Boys Home
The YMCA Boys Home housing orphans in the heart of Andheri has been in existence since 1964.
Started as a small activity in a barren land of the taluka of Versova with a small shed housing 16 vagrant
children then, has grown to become a 65 bedded shelter, accommodating orphaned children from the
underprivileged sections of the society, whose mothers or guardians struggle otherwise to give them a
decent living leave alone education. The lives of the children at the Boys Home usually tends to be very
busy as they have a running schedule through the day and the weekend, which includes cleaning their
homes, school, tuitions, games and recreation, prayer and homework apart from interaction with
donors, organizations and volunteers who visit them day in and day out.
PRESENT STATUS observed on 10th October. The Boys Home organised
Most of the children living with us either have mothers drawing and poster painting competition for its boys
who work as domestic helps in households and and the topic was ‘My Dream House’ for juniors and for
cannot take care of their children as they have to work seniors ‘How YMCA helped me to get a shelter’.
through the day to earn a bare living or sick fathers or
grandparents who are too old to provide a future for INDUSTRIAL VISIT
their wards. We even have children whose parents ‘Make A Difference’ volunteers organized an exposure
suffer from HIV and who have been weaned away from visit for the boys to Kantar company (World’s leading
them as their life is too short. At the moment we have research, data and insight companies) on 27th September
48 children in the age group of 6 to 18 years from Std. I 2019. During this visit, the office Olympics were being
to Std. XII. In the beginning of this academic year 2019- held and it was great that the boys could be a part of it.
2020, we admitted 5 new boys. It involved a lot of fun activities and prizes and the boys
thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Bachpan Bachao Andolan and District Legal Service SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS
Authority organized a Child Abuse Awareness • India Bulls donated two Nutrition supplements
programme on 25th June at the Boys Home. Dr. Varsha
Rokde met our boys and explained all about Child Abuse. packets each for Boys home and CFES children on
The children were encouraged to contact Childline, 11th May.
1098, in case of any emergency.
• Inner Wheel Club of Bombay North Island distributed
WORLD HOMELESS DAY stationery to our Boys Home children on 20th June.
The purpose of World Homeless Day (WHD) is to They also spent quality time with the children and
draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and gave them bananas, chocolates and biscuits.
provide opportunities for the community to get involved
in responding to homelessness, while taking advantage • Stationery/ Bags/ Geometry boxes distribution
of the stage an ‘International Day’ provides. This is programme for the 150 CFES students from Andheri
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was held on 27thJuly. 8 students of SSC and HSC THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MEET
who scored above 60 percent, were felicitated with The meet was held on 14th March, 2020 which was
cash prize of Rs.1000/- witnessed by families of the Boys Home children. There
was an awesome display of human pyramid, skit, action
• We received 210 educational kits/stationery from songs as well as a dance number put-up in just 2 days
Mrs. Mariya Nagree (Inner Wheel of Bombay Pier)
as donation for the Night Study Centre students at with the help of our dance teacher Mr. Deepu Singh.
the Nadkarni Park and Korba Municipal School. This was marked by distribution of certificates, medals
and jerseys for the sports day conducted in December
OUTSTATION CAMP 2019 and felicitation of Ex Boys Home children who
fared well in their SSC examinations.
A camp was organised for CFES as well as Boys Home
children to our very own YMCA Camp Lakeside from 19th
to 21st February 2020. The boys exhibited great team
spirit, creativity in coming up with songs representing
their team as well as on the spot skits with message.
Cheering for their team and always being together for
each other. The camp was well organised to keep the
boys on their toes from early starts to late nights. Worth
the watch was the first timers.
Vocational Training Centre, Andheri
UMBRELLA DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMME who pass in their examination. Mr. Ajit Jain from Lions
Club International (Dist 3231 A-3) was the Chief Guest
Kirandevi Saraf Trust distributed umbrella to VTC of the programme who gave motivational speech and
students on 18th June 2019 encouraged our students.
JAN-DHAN ACCOUNT OPENING GARBA PROGRAMME
A seminar was held on 19th June for the staff, students A Garba dance and competition was organised and was
and members of the Andheri YMCA on how to open sponsored by Mrs.Prachi Bhagat on 4th October 2019
and operate the Jan-Dhan account. Around 60 people and was graced by noted film star Govinda. Snacks and
opened their account after understanding the various cold drinks were also provided to all our students.
schemes which Government has provided under this
account.
VTC SEMINAR
A seminar was conducted for around 65 students at
the Divine Light High School regarding our VTC courses
offered at YMCA Andheri on 20th August 2019.
CERTIFICATE & PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
On 30th August 2019, VTC have organised certificate
and prize distribution programme for VTC student those
“The YMCA gave me a very big chance. I became a leader, and I will always think about how I can give
back for the rest of my life.” - As told to ‘The Guardian’ by Parvinder Kashyap
Parvinder had left his hometown at the age of 11 and arrived in the streets of Mumbai where he was
taken at YMCA Juhu Shelter for Street Children till he was 19 being transformed for the better. currently
he is an entrepreneur.
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Swimming Pool Department, Agripada
The Swimming Pool has been performing well and has been catering to the members who look
forward to learn swimming. Various programs like the ‘Learn to Swim’ programme, Special YMCA
Swim Batches and Swim Tech Batches cater to the need of our members. Following are the
programs which was held during the year.
LEARN TO SWIM 2019 by the Swimming Pool Supervisor and the Secretary.
a. Learn to swim Batches:The 21 days ‘Learn to This training is provided to the individuals who are
interested in becoming Swimming Instructors at
Swim’ training sessions were conducted in April the YMCA especially during the peak summer rush.
and May 2019, where 544 students enrolled. This has resulted in a noticeable increase in the level
b. Swim Tech Batches: A training session conducted of professionalism and passion in the work by the
as per the teaching techniques of the Australian instructors.
Swimming Programme called ‘AustSwim’ had 462
students enrolling through the year. 9th HOME SWIM GALA FOR MEMBERS
c. YMCA Special Batches: Catering to a special
segment of people who are unable to join the The 9th Home Swim Gala for members was held on 13th
training session in regular timing, these classes October 2019 at our pool. Shri. Bappasaheb B. Thorat,
have been doing well for close to 3 years now. Deputy Collector and Private Secretary to Minister, Water
Supply and Sanitation, Government of Maharashtra, was
The class begins early morning and goes on to the Chief Guest for the event. Competition was held in the
afternoon catering to Home makers in the vicinity age group of under 6 to above 70 years. 134 members
who could spare time after regular household chores participated. Approximately 325 entries were received.
and kids being away at school. Few batches are Many ‘New meet’ Records were created during the
also conducted in the late evenings which caters event. Members of pool committee attended the prize
to those who love to better their skill at swimming distribution ceremony and also gave away the medals
and even go on to consider joining the competitive and certificates to the winners. It was good gathering of
batches to represent YMCA at various competitions. members and was enjoyed by all throughout the day.
672people joined this batch during the year.
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SWIMMING COACHES 42nd INTER SCHOOL AND JR. COLLEGE SWIMMING
AND INSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIP
Our unit was able to introduce a training program for
all our swimming instructors. The 10-day curriculum The 42nd Inter School & Jr. College Swimming
involved training in swimming, water safety, rescue, Championship was held on 30th November and 1st
training mediums and methods, appropriate teaching December 2019 at the YMCA Pool. A total of 133
techniques and values of the YMCA which is conducted schools participated in the competition of which 115
Schools from Mumbai District, 7 from Thane, 9 from
Navi Mumbai and 2 from Virar. 1324 number of entries
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was received and 22 teams participated in relays. The talent had been a part of the tournament not only as
age categories were from under 5 to 17 years. The Team players but, as India’s top water polo officials too.
Championship Rolling Trophy was won by Father Agnel, In the Boys under 17 age category, it was Reliance
Vashi. Mr. Taranath Shenoy, Arjuna and Padmashree again proving their superiority in age group water polo
Awardee, recipient of the Shiv Chhatrapati Award and championships. Also, in the history of Mumbai water
Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar was the Chief Guest for polo, this must have been the first occasion where
the Competition. A large gathering of approximately PMHB and MGMO jointly played an inter club match.
1000 sports enthusiast witnessed the competition on This match was decided by penalty shootout where
both the days. Mumbai team scored 5 goals against 4 goals by DG and
won the match. To sum it up, it was a great tournament
BOMBAY YMCA WATER POLO LEAGUE with splendid performances. The tournament was well
TOURNAMENT covered by the print media.
48TH INTER CLUB SWIMMING COMPETITION
The Annual YMCA Water Polo League tournament The 48th Inter Club Swimming Championship was
2019 was played on 8 consecutive Sundays from 3rd held on 18th and 19th January, 2020. The Chief Guest
November to 22nd December. It was played in a league
format amongst 8 teams. The tournament was quite for the finals and prize distribution on the second day
eventful from the very beginning. Some of India’s finest was Mr. Rajesh Manghani, who represented India in
Water Polo at 1986 Asian Games held at Seoul. Mr.
Isaac Prasadam, Associate General Secretary, Bombay
YMCA, was the Guest of Honour. 943 individual entries
by 311 competitors were received representing 26
major clubs in the city. 61 Teams participated in the
Relay Competitions. The Team Championship in Boys
category was won by Khar Gym and in Women’s
Category the Otters Dolphin Academy Club lifted the
Team Championship trophy.
MEDIA SNIPPETS
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Swimming Pool Department, Belapur
We want to thank God for another successful year as our swimmers continue to improve their fitness,
skill and love for swimming. In YMCA we believe in four core values: caring, honesty, respect and
responsibility. Our various Swim lessons are designed to address the society who are keen on learning
swimming and celebrate these core values.The Navi Mumbai Swimming Pool since its inception has
been one of the few pools that cater to the population of Navi Mumbai. A dedicated team of coaches
and staff keep the premises and the pool crystal clean all through the year. Marine Institutes are using
our facilities to train their sea cadets. The following programs were conducted during the year.
LEARN TO SWIM evening we had invited Mr. Faiyaz Khan, Town Planner
from CIDCO as the Chief Guest for the event.
At the YMCA we are tackling with many barriers people
face when they learn to swim. With a focus on children, COMPETITIVE COACHING CLASSES
youth and families, our Learn to swim is well received in These classes which resumed since April 2019 recorded
Navi Mumbai. Our regular 20 day Learn to swim batches steady rise throughout the year. At present 15 students
were held from April 2019 to March 2020 (For ladies, are coached and have started participating at different
children and adults). During summer we had special club level competitions of Thane District. Throughout the
batches to cater the demand of the school students. year there were some achievements for our swimmers
who have won medals in various categories.
FREE SWIMMING TRAINING FOR THE MENTALLY
CHALLENGED PARENT AND CHILD
The Pool introduced one of its kind swimming classes
As a part of our community service we gave free for children under the age of 5 years with their parents.
swimming training for the mentally challenged students “Catch them early and teach them to swim” is the
of the Swami Brahmanand Pratishthan, Belapur, once new swimming programme. Parents accompany their
a week. children in the water, bringing in a level of comfort &
the children continue to learn skills with their parents
NAVI MUMBAI POLICE and prepare themselves to become independent
swimmers.
They had used our pool for swimming practice for their
Inter Aquatic Competition. We provided this service free AUTSWIM PROGRAMME
of charge as part of our community service. In this swimming program infants and toddlers learn
to be comfortable in the water and develop swim skills
RAPID ACTION FORCE through fun and confidence-building experiences. The
programme is designed for those children who have a
The RAF had used our pool facility for swimming practice fear of water. Our focus is to make them comfortable in
for their personnel for rescue operations/ disaster the water, enjoy the sessions and teach them skill. The
management practice from 05-03-2020 to 13-03-2020. objective is to make them learn swimming in smaller
We provided this service free of charge as part of our groups through personalized training.
community service.
7TH YMCA INTER SCHOOL / JUNIOR COLLEGE
SWIMMING COMPETITION
The competition was held on 01st February 2020
under the guidance of Thane District Amateur Aquatic
Association. A record of 620 entries were received
for the competition in 62 events. Schools from Thane
district participated in the meet. Ar. Shivajirao Patil was
the Chief Guest who inaugurated and declared the meet
open. Mr. Sanjay Chavan, Sr. Inspector from Belapur
Police station was the Chief Guest for the afternoon
session. He gave an inspiring speech and motivated
all the children who participated in the meet. In the
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Physical Education Department
The department continued to organise various events & workshops during the year in the filed of
Sports & Physical Education reaching out to various target groups of society. Given below is a brief
report.
44TH BOMBAY YMCA SATE LEVEL ANNUAL 48 teams from the city and suburbs participated in the
ATHLETIC MEET 2019 tournament. The categories were Boys & Girls U/12 &
The 44th Bombay YMCA Annual Athletic Meet 2019 U/14. Winners were awarded with medals, trophies,
was held from 28th November to 1st December 2019 bags & certificates. Mr. Stephan Fernandes was the
at Mumbai University Sports Pavilion, Marine Lines. Chief Guest and gave away the prizes. This tournament
The Meet was declared open by Mr. Isaac Prasadam, was well appreciated by the coaches, players &
Associate General Secretary, Bombay YMCA. Under teachers.
6 to 45+ age group participated in 131 events. There FOOTBALL TEAM FELICITATION
were 4327 individual entries, event wise entries crossed The Bombay YMCA Football team secured 3rd place in
7428, while there were 135 relay teams, 245 institutions the M.D.F.A league. The best Goal Keeper award was
and clubs who participated in this Meet. Twelve entries received by Mr. Siddesh More of Bombay YMCA and
were received for the March Past competition and also best striker of the Tournament was Mr. Sajid Ansari
of Bombay YMCA. A felicitation program was held on
thirteen entries for the Band competition. Athletes as 12th November 2019 at the YMCA Swimming pool,
far from Mahad, Nanded, Aurangabad, Satara, Sadgroli, Agripada. Mr. Noel Amanna the Chief Guest gave away
Malegaon, Dahanu, Wada, Pune, Nasik and Palghar cash prizes & Mementos to the Best striker & Best Goal
participated in the Meet. There were totally 37 records Keeper. It was followed by a thanksgiving dinner.
created in the Meet, of which 13 were New Meet
Records, 28 Better Meet Records and 5 State Records. WRESTLING
Mr. Noel Amanna, President, Bombay YMCA was the Zeeshan Baig, wrestler training at our Jhulla Maidan
Chief Guest on the final day and gave away the medals wrestling pit, was selected for PRO-WRESTLING. In the
and certificate to the winners. auction he was bought for Rs. 200000/-.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Nagpada Basket Ball Association organised a Basketball
tournament from 8th to 18th January 2020. Mastan
YMCA and Wellingdon YMCA had participated in this
tournament. Mastan YMCA Mens and Boys U/13
category secured first place.
9TH BOMBAY YMCA INTER SCHOOL FOOTBALL
TOURNAMENT
The 9th Inter School Football tournament was held on
21st February 2020, at the MSSA Ground, Dhobi Talao.
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Outreach and Development Department
The Outreach and Development department is the socially visual arm of the Bombay YMCA and it
has touched and changed the lives of scores of people from the time it started activities. The poor,
destitute, downtrodden of the society are the beneficiaries of the programmes and activities of this
department. We continue to liaison with the BMC for our activities and programmes for the benefit of
the community at large.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE • Personality Development Workshops: For the first
(VTCE) time this year we organised a two day Personality
Development workshop for the students in the
The Training Centre made additional and exceptional month of February 2020. This was conducted by Ms.
efforts this year to reach out to the youth in and around Tarveen Kaur from Personify. Close to 75 students
its community by introducing additional courses and benefited from this workshop that worked on
conducting workshops for it students. Job Fair was positive attitude, body language, capacity building,
organised to help the youth attain suitable jobs on confidence building, facing GDs and interviews.
completion of their training. Our focus was and continues
to be the girls and women from the marginalised section • Job Fair: The workshop was followed by a Job
of the community. Close to 1500 youngsters benefitted Fair that was organised for the students in March
through our training programmes during the year. Given 2020. A total of 17 companies from various fields,
below are the highlights of the year. such as, LIC, Eureka Forbes, Mahindra and Reliance
were present to fill the available vacancy of their
• Summer Short term courses: These courses were respective firms and companies. Close to 150
held in April and May for the benefit of the School candidates attended the interview in the job fair
and College Students. We always get a good number and among them around 70 candidates were either
of registrations for these courses and the Centre shortlisted for the further process or got a job offer
was bustling with youngster all summer. Looking at on the spot. We plan to make this an annual event.
the response thus far we now intend having short
term courses conducted throughout the year to help • Exhibition cum Sale: This year onwards we have
widen our reach in the community. started encouraging our students from Mehendi and
Beautician to put up stalls at various exhibitions. This
• Freeships: We continued to give out freeships/ provides them confidence to work and help them to
concessions to the deserving students after the understand how to interact with customers. We
required parameters were met. This was made have tied-up with various NGOs for this purpose.
possible mainly due to the Rotary Club of Bombay
sharing in the operational costs. • VTCE Certificate Distribution Programme: This Annual
event was organised in the month of March at the
• New Courses/Modification in existing courses YMCA International House. It is an event to provide
for the youth: The teachers along with the Centre a platform for our students to showcase their talents
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now have 32 new short term courses introduced
for the youth. We have also widened the age group
scope reaching out to school children with courses
in drawing and art & craft.
• Formation of VTCE-CGPC (Career Guidance and
Placement Cell) for job placement and livelihood
opportunities was formed this year to benefit the
students after they completed their training in the
Centre.
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wonderful time playing on the various game stalls.
The celebrations ended with the children receiving
snack packets and a school bag.
• The NSC Annual Get Together was organised for
the students on 25th January 2020. Mrs. Preeti
Mehta, President, Rotary Club of Bombay, was the
Chief Guest. Mr. Paul George, General Secretary &
CEO, Bombay YMCA and a few dignitaries from the
centre and a few cultural performances. Certificates Rotary Club of Bombay were also present. There
are distributed to those who have successfully were various cultural performances presented by
completed their course during the year. Some of the children. During the event, prizes were given to
the students shared heart wrenching testimonials the winners of the competitions in Drawing, Essay
of how with the help of the Rotary and YMCA they Writing and Art & Craft, which was organised in
were now in a better position to help themselves. the month of December. Mrs. Preeti Mehta in her
The Chief Guest for the event was Mrs. Preeti Mehta, remarks encouraged the children to continue doing
President, Rotary Club of Bombay, who shared some well in their studies so as to secure a good future.
encouraging words with the students. At the end of programme notebooks sponsored by
the Rotary Club of Bombay was distributed to all the
Night Study Centres (NSC) children and teachers.
The Night Study Centres across the city continued to
provide a learning space for the less privileged children • Through the efforts of the Rotary Club of Bombay we
of the society. We have been able to cater close to were able to have the distribution of sanitary pads of
1000 children across 20 odd centres. The teachers and about 1000 packets among the 82 adolescent girl
volunteers are a great source of support to these kids students from 5 night study centres for their health
and many have done really well in their examinations and hygiene. The teachers provided information
due to this. This year we were able to add a few extra on the use and benefits of using the pads. It was
centres thanks to the support from Rotary Club of positively received by the students. Similarly we
Bombay and the BMC. Given below are the programme had the distribution of first aid kits to 8 of our centres
highlights of the year. which was greatly appreciated by the students and
teachers.
• The NSC Scholarship Distribution Programme was
held on December 3, 2019 at the Taj Mahal hotel. We would like to thank the Rotary Club of Bombay for
The 22 NSC students who passed their SSC/HSC their continued support in ensuring that we are able
for the academic year 2018-19 were awarded with to help the marginalised section of the community. A
scholarship from the Rotary Club of Bombay. 10 special thanks to the BMC for the grants they provided
girl students were awarded the Vinod K. Nevatia towards the Balwadis. Looking forward to another
fruitful year ahead with the continued support of the
Scholarship and 12 students were awarded the sponsors and donors.
Leela Deshpande and Amit Chandra Scholarship.
• As part of the Christmas Celebrations the NSC
students from our Kamathipura & Worli centres on
20th December 2019 got to visit the Cricket Club of
India near Fort. This was through the good office
of the Rotary Club of Bombay. The children had a
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Metropolitan Programme Committee
The Metropolitan Programme Committee (MPC) mainly focuses on competitions for school children.
We provide the children an opportunity to showcase their talents in arts and intellectual abilities. The
competitions conducted this year were as follows.
35TH INTER SCHOOL PANEL DEBATE FOR THE RAO Standard 6th - Topic: Save tree - Swarnali Chowdhury
BAHADUR ATHAVALE TROPHY 2019 from Bombay Scottish School, Powai
Standard 7th - Topic: Reduce Air Pollution - Neil Wadekar
This year we received entries from 22 School teams (6 from The Cathedral & John Connon Middle School
students in a team) which included teams from Navi
Mumbai, Thane and Mumbai City as well as suburbs. YMCA INTER SCHOOL QUIZ COMPETITION -
The elimination rounds began on 19th July 2019. The “inQUIZitive-2020”
Quarter Finals and Semi Finals were closely contested The Metropolitan Programme Committee conducted the
and the Finals was held on 9th August 2019. The Inter School Quiz Contest for Schools in Mumbai City as
competition was held at YMCA International House. well as Central and Western suburbs this year at the
We had a prominent panel of judges for all the rounds. YMCA Central Branch. The competition was sponsored by
The team that stood victorious was Bombay Scottish, Muthoot Finance. In all 36 teams participated consisting
Mahim. The Best Debater Contest was revived this of 2 students per team totalling up to 72 students from
year which ran concurrently. The elimination was held 14 Schools. The elimination round which was a multiple
on 6th August 2019 and 8 debaters were selected for
the Finals which was held on 9th August 2019. The choice written test was held on 28th January, 2020 after
winner of Best Debater Contest was Semantika Singh which 11 teams qualified for the Semi-finals on 15th
from Pawar Public School, Bhandup. The winners were February 2020. The Semi – Finals threw up 6 teams for
given cash prize and trophies. The Chief Guest was the Finals which immediately followed the Semis on the
Dr. Ms. Shobha Menon, Principal Valia College of Arts same morning. After an intense quizzing of five rounds
and Commerce, Andheri West. The Guest of Honour was of “inQUIZitive” which included Audio, Video and Rapid
Mr. Venkatramana, Zonal Manager, Muthoot Finance. Fire rounds; Pawar Public School, Bhandup emerged as
The competition was sponsored by the Muthoot Finance the winners. Certificates and Trophies were given to
Group. the winners. The Chief Guest Mr. Joe Williams (Sports
Editor of Free press Journal) and Guest of Honour Mr.
ACT NOW - POSTER PAINTING COMPETITION 2019 Hrishikash Gandhi (Zonal Manager, West, Muthoot
Finance) gave away the prizes.
The competition was held on 12th October 2019 at the
Andheri Branch. The Multipurpose Hall was the venue The number of children participating has appreciably
which was full of young painters of standard 5th, 6th and gone up this year. Schools which had never participated
7th. We received 180 entries and all the children applied earlier have participated this year. We endeavour to keep
themselves to the topic and came out with creative the impetus and increase the number of programmes in
ideas in their Posters. The winners are as under: the coming year as well as garner better participation
in the existing ones. These competitions unleashes the
Standard 5th - Topic: Save water - Shanaya Neil Shah creative potentials of the children.
from The Cathedral & John Connon Middle School
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Spiritual and Moral Emphasis Committee
The focus of the SMEC is to conduct Christian based programmes for the Youth, Couples, Pastors, and
Families from all Christian denominations living in Mumbai, Mumbai suburbs, Thane, Kalyan and Navi
Mumbai that are from the cross sections of the society. The programmes conducted by SMEC this year
encompassing all denominations is as follows.
GALILEAN BREAKFAST were around 100 who were from churches from different
The 60th Galilean Breakfast Annual Prayer Service denomination who had attended the Camp conducted in
programme was held on 1st May 2019 at the Juhu Beach May 2019. It was an engaging and spiritually uplifting
Centre. Pastor Vinamzi Paul Samuel of Bombay Baptist evening.
Church, Colaba gave a thought provoking message to
the 119 people who gathered which included the YMCA THE #YMCA175 CARNIVAL
full members, their family, the Secretaries, YWCA
members and the YMCA street children. The praise and This programme evolved as a result of the 175th
worship was conducted by ‘Y Voices’ - the youth group Anniversary of the YMCA celebrations happening world-
of YMCA. wide. The programme was organised and conducted by
the team of YMCA Secretaries on 6th June, 2019 at the
CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP International House Basketball Court. A ‘Bharatnatyam’
The CYC was held from 18th - 21st May, 2019 at the dance on the teachings of Jesus by a 12 year old girl
YMCA Camp Lakeside, Nilshi. We had 108 campers member was performed on stage which was highly
from various denominations and across Mumbai, appreciated. This was followed by a drama presentation
Thane, Kalyan, Ambernath and Navi Mumbai. The ‘Milestones of YMCA’ directed by Mr. Alok Ulfat which
resource person was Rev. Macdonald Sorna from the was the crowning glory of the programme. Over 550
Methodist Church who conducted sessions focusing people attended the programme from all the branches of
on Christian Themes: Intimacy with God, Passion for Bombay YMCA. Stalls of Games, Food and Handicrafts
Harvest, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Family were put up for the benefit of the members and invitees
Priority, Stewardship of Finance, optimum use of which were patronized by a large number of people.
Time and Finishing Well which will help the campers
to become better Christian Leaders. Morning worship, CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP FOLLOW-UP WORKSHOP
skits based on the parables, Adventure activities,value
based games and Campfire were also conducted. In our endeavour to engage the Christian Youth who
attended our CYC, a post camp workshop was held on
FOUNDER’S DAY 13th July 2019 at YMCA International House. Over 30
The 175th Founder’s Day Thanksgiving service was held campers attended the workshop. The resource person
on 6th June 2019 at YMCA International House. The was Rev. Macdonald Sorna who conducted a session
and the theme was Christian Integrity. It was a highly
Guest speaker Fr. Dr. Frazer Mascarenhas, a Jesuits participatory session with addition of value based
Priest and former Principal of St. Xavier’s College, games. The campers were thrilled with the experience
Mumbai delivered a very thought provoking and of learning with fun.
introspective message. The service began with praise
and worship hymns and songs. Members of the Board, # LOVE YOUR SELFIE
full members of Bombay YMCA and Secretaries along
with their family attended the service. In an audience On 26th October 2019 SMEC camp volunteers of
of above 240, campers from our Christian Youth Camp Bombay YMCA organised a one day retreat program
conceptualised and organised by the youth and for
the youth entitled ‘#LoveYourSelfie’. A total of 140
youth came under one roof and actively participated in
the programme. We had a powerful time of praise &
worship followed by some fun games. Francis Siluvai
presented why we should love ourselves with the
teachings of the Bible and connected it with our present
times. The session was informative and appreciated by
all the youth who were present.
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THE YMCA/YWCA WEEK OF PRAYER 2019 culminated in each of the group evolving an impactful
The Week of Prayer 2019 was held from 10th - 16th action plan for themselves and their respective church.
November 2019. The theme was: Young People The total number of participants for this seminar were
Transforming Power Structures for Gender Equality. The 40 including Secretaries.
inaugural service was held at Bombay Baptist Church,
Colaba. Around 180 people attended the service which BOMBAY YMCA BIBLE QUIZ 2020
included the Church members of Bombay Baptist This programme has been revived after a gap of more
Church and YMCA/YWCA Members. Pastor Stanley than 25 years. It was held on 1st March 2020. 7 churches
Mehta spoke eloquently and emphasised on the virtue participated in this Bible Quiz. In all 56 Christian youth
of humility and touched upon the topic of the day: participated from various denominations. Rev. Avinash
Transformed: Body, Mind and Soul. The Choir of the Rangayya was the judge and was assisted by Mr.
Church sang hymns which uplifted our soul. It was an Michael Raj. The quiz was informative, entertaining
enriching service. The gathering of people in various and collaborative in nature. The atmosphere of learning
centres of YM/YW during the week were above 60 and knowing the word of God was enhanced by the
in each.The closing celebration service was held at use of technology, well handled by Davidson Samuel
YWCA, Fort. The Guest Speaker Ms. Violet Job spoke and his team. The audio and video effects along with
on the sub-topic of the day: Leaving no one behind. She games format boosted excitement and augmented
referred to the relevant scripture verses to bring forth the participation of the teams. The winners of the
the message with good measure of impact. The General competition was St. Mark’s Tamil Church, Vikhroli, CNI.
Secretary of YWCA summarised the ‘Week of Prayer’ The winners were awarded prize money and trophies.
sessions held at various YMCA and YWCA. The evening Mr. Paul George, General Secretary, presented his
closed with fellowship and dinner. observations and motivated the participants.
WORKSHOP FOR PASTOR AND CHRISTIAN CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF REV. NARAYAN
LEADERS VAMAN TILAK
A workshop was organised on 18th February 2020 for The programme celebrating the centenary of Rev. Narayan
Pastors and Christian leaders along with their spouse Vaman Tilak was held on 7th March 2020 at the YMCA
at the YMCA International House. The Guest speaker International House. The choirs from Our Lady of Mercy
was Alan Goodwin and the theme was: Growing in Roman Catholic Church from Vasai, ‘Khrist Prerna Prathna
Leadership through Discipleship. This seminar helped Sangh’ from Methodist Church, ‘Kutumb Rangale Kristat’
enhance the understanding of Discipleship and Servant from Methodist Church and Holy Redeemer’s Church
Leadership. He conducted a couple of games which from Dadar rendered excellent soul touching hymns in
emphasised the theme. The participants were divided Marathi. Dr. Anupama Niranjan Uzgare spoke about the
into groups which had a very good interaction that life and work of Rev. Narayan Vaman Tilak using a well-
researched and documented Power Point presentation
40 to enhance the impact. The programme was attended
by 132 people consisting of the Pastors, Christian youth
belonging to different denominations, Committee and
Board Members with families, Secretaries with their
families and other invitees.
This year the reach of all the programme has gone a
notch higher. We have touched a large number of lives
who are attempting to walk on the path shown by our
Saviour Lord Jesus the Christ. The intention of the SMEC
to have a three pronged focus on the Christian Children,
Youth and Families was relatively successful.
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Camping & Leadership Development Department
The Bombay YMCA Camp Lakeside was happy to offer variety of camping options at our 50 acre
campsite which is surrounded by the serene Andhra Lake. A great place for environmental training,
adventure activities, corporate training, and even weekend get-a-ways, our campsite teaches social
skills, promotes staying physically active, encourages respect of nature, fosters self-confidence, and
much more. Camp Lakeside provided a fun and safe environment for campers of 8 years and above, to
acquire new skills and build friendships through activities designed to develop creativity, confidence,
and character.
Throughout the year the camps conducted by our to keep the theme “Go MAD” to be inculcated with fun
department provided an opportunity for personal growth, learning experiences.
increased self-esteem, and friendships that will last a
lifetime. Parents often tell us that their child changed MONSOON TREK
for the good after camps. They come home with a
more positive attitude and self-confidence. They take The Camping team organised an exciting monsoon trek
initiative and show responsibility. The positive ripple this year. In addition to trekking up scenic fields and hills
effect of camp can be measured in defining moments and enjoying the refreshing rains, the group of about
that become treasured memories and life lessons for 27 trekkers also undertook a journey to the beautiful
campers as they mature into successful, contributing Prabalmachi Fort.
members of society.
DIWALI CAMP
GETAWAY CAMP
It was one more opportunity for us to reach out to
The Getaway Camp is a special camp for students students aged 8 to 17 during the Diwali vacations,
completing their Board exams and was organised from 5th which we well capitalised to infuse our theme to about
- 8th April 2019. With more than 75 campers bonding over 50 young campers. Similar to the summer camp,
four days of immense fun and learning, which developed the children took part in a variety of fun games and
confidence and discipline in multiple ways. This brings a adventurous activities.
habit of coping with challenges as all the campers were
going to face the advanced league of schooling. The An adventure is an exciting experience that is typically
students were taught to communicate with each other bold and sometimes risky. However, our volunteer
and develop a supportive relationship with great fun and engagement initiatives continue to help us grow as we
learning experience through adventure. step in to another year in strengthening operations. I
would like to thank Our Camp Staff and professional
HIMALAYAN TREK Secretaries who with empathy and genuine love for
camping ensured that our camps ran without any
The Himalayan trek was from 2nd - 9th May 2019 and serious causalities. I also thank God as it’s only because
had 35 campers trekking the Lamadugh route through of His grace and blessings we are able to boast about
Manali. Meeting new people along trails, walking our camps and its success stories.
together with people of completely different background
taught the campers how to cooperate, act and respond
when being part of a team.
SUMMER CAMP
The 5 different summer camps held in the month of May
helped us to reach out to more than 400 campers aged
between 8 to 23 years. Apart from adventure activities
such as Archery, Rappelling off a cliff, kayaking, rock-
climbing and overnight treks, it was important for us
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Integrated Rural Development Poject (Irdp)
Creating a better world has always been a motivation of YMCA especially in the communities where
YMCA has its presence. For more than a decade YMCA has been working among the rural poor in the
vicinity of our Camp Lakeside in Maval taluka in Pune district. Around 10 villages has been directly
benefited through our programmes like tailoring classes, computer classes for school children, personality
development programmes and academic scholarships for the adolescents, youth and women.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION visit the centre according to their time table and learn
Christmas was celebrated with the school children basic computer skills. Every week children keenly wait
of different schools at Vahangaon, Khandi, Nilshi and for their turn as this is a unique opportunity for them
Kusoor. Mr. Vinay Kasbe, Principal of Vahangoan School to learn and get acquainted with computers. They are
shared the Christmas message to all the children on this taught basic handling techniques for creating file and
occasion. More than 350 children received the YMCA folders. The Computer center reaches out to children
sling bags as Christmas gift and Christmas Sweets by from standards 7th to 10th for ICT subject which is part
the IRDP and camp Staff. The Principal and teachers of of their curriculum.
all schools thanked YMCA for the wonderful gesture.
TAILORING CLASS AT VAHANGAON & KHANDI
COMPUTER CLASS AT VAHANGAON
The Computer centre setup by YMCA at the Vahangoan Through these classes YMCA intends to give skill
School familiarize and equip the students with computer training in tailoring courses for sustainable livelihood
knowledge and skill. This is a very significant aspect of to economically disadvantaged women and adolescent
our work given the current academic scenario. Children girls of nearby villages of Khandi and Vahangoan. This
vocational skill training helps women will live with
dignity by earning some money for themselves.
FREE AMBULANCE SERVICE
Transportation of medical emergency cases is an
integral component of health care provision. Ambulance
services to transport pregnant women, children and
those that require emergency medical attention
remains a challenge especially in the villages like Nilshi,
Khandi and Kusur. On addressing the issue YMCA’s free
ambulance service continues to transform its services
to best meet patient needs by transporting them to the
nearby hospital in order to save more lives.
The road YMCA travelled in the last one decade was
smooth and many people were the source of inspiration
for the happy journey and on this occasion we would like
to remember them here as a gesture of goodwill. This
journey was also made safe by God Almighty whose
blessing were sailing throughout our timeline. Special
thanks goes to our staff who really committed their time
and energy in fulfilling our objects.
DID YOU KNOW THAT BASKETBALL WAS INVENTED BY the YMCA
While working as an instructor at Springfield, Massachusetts’s YMCA International Training College, James
Naismith famously created the game of basketball as a way to invigorate his students during the harsh New England
winter of 1891. Read more on https://www.ymca.int/about-us/ymca-history/basketball-a-ymca-invention/
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Sharan – Project For Homeless Women
“No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to a procedure established
by law.” - Article 21. Constitution of India. SHARAN (a joint initiative with the BMC) is first of its kind
shelter home which provides a home on a short-term basis to homeless women and children below seven
years of age, until they are rehabilitated. This shelter has been set up in Saki Naka, Andheri, one of the
busiest suburbs in Mumbai. We not only provide food and shelter to such destitute women but also
professional and vocational training and employment opportunities as well.
highLIGHTS • Beneficiaries of Vocational Training Courses and
Guidance Workshops
This year we were able to reach out to around 239
women and 62 children of the homeless segment of Kotak Education 03
the society through various projects. Through different Patient’s Care 05
projects, Sharan stressed that empowerment can Beautician 01
play a significant role in training these women and in Day Care 10 (includes Diya Making, Basic Tailoring
securing a rightful future for them. Besides training,
empowerment of such women was also attempted and Food Making)
through the activities of life-skill workshops, expertise Spoken English/Computer 02
visits, residential and in house workshops, counselling • Total number of residents who got employed 09
sessions, professional visits, talent events, rallies, PROGRAMMES & CAMPAIGNS
health awareness generation through health camps • Medical Camp: Skin Diseases Check-up camp
and treatment of common diseases. Activities of public
figures meetings, trustees and other NGO’s meetings, was held on 16th April 2019 at the centre for the
and change-making trainings were also organized to residents and women of the communities. The camp
empower them. was conducted by Samta Foundation.
• Easter Celebration: Easter was celebrated at the
OVERVIEW premises on 27th April 2019. Special lunch was
• Organized vocational training programmes for arranged for the inmates.
• Raksha Bandhan Festival: Rakshabandhan was
inmates to educate and enhance the professional celebrated on 15th August 2019. Women at the
skills on various courses. centre tied Rakhis to the Police personnel from the
Sakinaka Police Station.
• Organized residential workshops for the overall
development of the inmates. • Dussehra: Festival of Dussehra was celebrated at
the centre with full fervour. All the inmates and staff
• Consultation workshops and camps were took part in the celebrations and was followed by
organized throughout the year for health and Dussehra special lunch.
hygiene awareness.
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• Sessions for mental and emotional health were also
organized throughout the year on weekly basis.
• Celebration of various days, festivals, anniversaries,
birthdays and cultural activities were the part of the
regular activities at the premises.
• Sports, cultural and talent shows were also
organized at the centre.
FIGURES
• Total Beneficiaries at SHARAN
Women 239 Children 62
• New admission at SHARAN during the year
Women 75 Children 26
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• World Homeless Day: 10th October was observed arranged for the inmates on 8th February 2020. It was
as the World Homeless Day at the shelter. On this held by Maholi Village BMC Hospital. The inmates
occasion, staff of BMC Mrs. Pratibha Gawade and were introduced to this disease and its details, such
Mrs. Komal Kamble visited the centre. Ms. Reena as symptoms, precautions and treatment.
Sawant explained the inmates the concept of the
day and why it is celebrated on that particular day in • Recreational Trip: On 14th February 2020, a
the world. The function ended with fun games and recreational trip for the inmates was organized. The
snack party. destination was Royal Garden Resorts, Naigaon. The
day was fun-filled, enthusiastic and was enjoyed by
• Diwali: The festival of lights, Diwali was the inmates.
celebrated at the shelter with immense joy
and enthusiasm. The centre was decorated with • Session on Personal Hygiene: A special session
beautiful rangoli designs and diyas. The children on personal hygiene and healthcare was organized
enjoyed lighting and burning firecrackers along with for the inmates on 22nd February 2020. It was
the joy and fun of the festival. conducted by Dr. Rajashree Kulkarni. The emphasis
and importance of personal hygiene was explained
• Skin Diseases Check-up Camp: A camp at this session to the members and the inmates
was organized on 9th November 2019 by present
Santa Foundation at the shelter for inmates and
community. • Medical Camp General and Skin Diseases: A
camp was organized by SHARAN on 29th February
• World Aids Day: On 1st December 2019, World Aids 2020 for the awareness and check-up for general
Day was observed at the shelter. Smt. Shivteja Tupe, and skin diseases. It was conducted by Samta
Counsellor of Maharashtra AIDS Control Society, Foundation. Check-up of the all the inmates and the
was present on this occasion. She addressed the community was done at this camp.
inmates and created awareness about the disease
among them. • World Women’s Day: World Women’s Day was
observed at the campus on 9th March 2020. This day
• Mental Stress and Health Session: Session was specially celebrated with the senior citizens.
on mental stress and health was held on 14th Various cultural programmes, games and activities
December 2019. It was held by Tarasha, a field were arranged to boost the importance of the day
action project of the Centre for Health and Mental and its significance.
Health, School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social
Sciences, Mumbai. The counsellors from the project • Holi Celebration: Holi, the festival of colors was
explained inmates the importance of the mental enthusiastically enjoyed by the community and the
health and how to manage the mental health, stress, inmates at the shelter on 11th March 2020. This time
issues and psychological healthcare. as well it was accompanied by the senior citizens
and others. The attractions of the day were dance
• Christmas Celebration: Christmas celebration performances, fun games and the mouth-watering
was arranged for the inmates and members of the snacks.
centre on 20th December 2019. The day was enjoyed
by arranging several cultural programmes, games • Weekly Counselling Sessions: Comprehensive
and competitions. counselling on weekly basis were also held
throughout the year at the centre for the women
• Tuberculosis Awareness Session: A special and children inmates and the community. These
session for Tuberculosis (TB) awareness was sessions were conducted by various expertise and
scholars of those respected fields.
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Branches, Departments & Standing Committees
CENTRAL BRANCH Mr. A. P. Kurian Rev. Nitin Ramesh Dethe Mr. Edward Sequeira
Mr. George Arakal Mr. Krupal Sawe Mr. Govind Dange
Mr. Jason Samuel – Chairperson Mrs. Varsha Shetty Mr. T.S. Thomas Mr. Samson Sequeira
Rev. K. I Dyvasirvadam (Hon Mrs. Mahima Daniels Mr. Rolins Roy Dr. Jayakumar Tirkey
Treasurer) Mr. Michael Fonseca Mr. Rapheal Ambatipuri, Secretary Mr. John Lewis
Mr. A. M. David Mr. Carl Mendes Mr. Allen Kotian, Assistant General Mr. Clifford Fernandes
Mr. Sharad Kanga Mr. Alvito Fernandes Secretary – (Convenor) Mr. Sohail Maqsood Ansari
Ms. Nellu Dias Mr. Thomas Kuncheria E’ Ward Officer
Rev. Vijaykumar Endigiri Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Mr. Homiyar Mistry
Dr. Sunny Pariyaram General Secretary Mr. Prasad Pathak
Mr. Ashish Pujari Mr.Jinson Baby, Secretary Adv. Rui Rodrigues - Chairperson Mr. Ibrahim Lakdawalla
Mr. Prabhu Maspog (Convenor) Mr. Thomas Kuncheria Mr. Arthur Fernandes
Mr. Solomonraj Sathia Mr. Bobby Kunder Mr. Kishore Shetty
Mr. Pauly Cherian ANDHERI BRANCH Mr. Jason Samuel Mr. Vasant Moses
Mr. Samuel Joseph Mr. Vinod John Garden Superintendent
Mr. Alvito Fernandes Mr. Thomas Kuncheria - Mr. Ashok Joshi Vasanti Katharavan HOD MU
Adv. Rui Rodrigues Chairperson Mr. John Hanchinmani Mr. Anson Miranda
Mr. Michael M Raj Mr. Johnson G. Therattil (Hon Treasurer) All Branch Secretaries
Mr. Leonard Salins, Deputy General Mr. Manohar Adhav Mr. George Arakal Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate
Secretary (Convenor) Mr. V.C. Job Mr. Manmohan Londhe General Secretary
Mr. Frank D’cruz Mr. Jacob Koshy Mr. Amul Raj, Secretary (Convenor)
STUDENT BRANCH Mrs. Kamalini Suchitta Mr. John George (by invitation)
Mr. P.C. Abraham Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate BOYS HOME
Mr. Michael Raj - Chairperson Mr. Dwight Kunder General Secretary (Convenor)
Mr. Mohan Luke (Hon Treasurer) Mr. Sobers Coelho Mr. Thomas Kuncheria -
Mrs. Kshama Jayaraj Mr. Simon Fernandes OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT Chairperson
Mr. Nobby Pariyaram (Hon Treasurer) DEPARTMENT Mr. Foster Lewis
Mr. Levi Rakesh Ben Mr. Ravi Hebbal Mrs. Michelle Philip
Mr. Vernon Desa Mr. Bindhu Thomas Mrs. Kshama Jayaraj-Chairperson Mr. K.M. Mathai
Rev. Avinash Rangayya Mrs. Sheryl Joseph Mr. Ashok Joshi Mr. Ninan Thomas
Mr. Vivek John Mr. Foster Lewis Mr. Jobu Kumar Mr. Joe George
Lt. Com. Philip Patole Mrs. Michelle Philip Mr. Richard Bardey Mr. Rudolph Valles
Mrs. Jasiy Desai Mr. Alvito Fernandes Mrs. Rita Furtado Mr. O.L. Salins
Rev. Susheel Sumitra Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate Rev. Paul Renjithan (Hon Treasurer) Mrs. Sherly Joseph
Mrs. Agnes Puthrooran General Secretary Mr. Nitin Gaikwad Mr. Simon Fernandes
Rev. Stevan Dolla Mr. Ashish Thorat, Senior Executive Mr. Adrian Rosario Mr. Adrian Rozario
Mr. Manmohan Londhe Secretary (Convenor) Dr. BipinJojo Mr. Thomas K Mathew
Mr.Sharad Kanga Mr. Michael M Raj Mr. Ravi Hebbal (Hon Treasurer)
Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate GHATKOPAR/CHEMBUR BRANCH Mr. Vinod John Mr. Sobers Coelho
General Secretary Mrs. Mahima Brownson Mrs. Elizabeth George
Mr. Robin Sathri, Secretary Mr. Foster Lewis - Chairperson Mr. Mark Fernandes Mrs. Gladys V Shriyan
(Convenor) Dr. Shakti Samant Ms. Nessy Floyd Fialho Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate
Mr. Mohan Sunder Sister. Lidwina Dias General Secretary
PROCTER BRANCH Mr. Sam Benjamin (Hon Treasurer) Mr. Chris Shatananda, Secretary, Mr. Ashish Thorat, Senior Executive
Mr. Reginold Soans (Convenor) Secretary (Convenor)
Mr. Sharad Kanga – Chairperson Mr. Jose George
Mr. Francis Fernandes Mr. Cyril Kotian SWIMMING POOL DEPARTMENT dEPARTMENT OF CAMPING &
Mr. Stephen Lazarus Mr. Constantine Elizer AGRIPADA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Percy D’souza Mr. John Danial
Mr. Daniel Adhav Mr. Cyril David Mr. Sharad Kanga - Chairperson Mr. Vinod John - Chairperson
Mr. Roosevelt Bulakhi Mr. Premanand Telgote Mrs. Uma Moses Mr. Foster Lewis
Mr. Richard Bardey Mr. A.S. Dawson Mr. Francis Fernandes (Hon Mr. Rolins Roy
Mrs. Rita Furtado (Hon Treasurer) Mrs. Sudha Amolik Treasurer) Mr. Manmohan Londhe
Mr. Richard Braganza Mrs. Vaishali Raj Mr. S. Jobukumar Mr. Ashok Joshi
Mr. Vasant Moses Mr. Shishir Aiman Mr. Peter Sebastian Mr. T. D. Thomas
Mr. Ashok Joshi Mr. Bobby Kunder Mr. Richard Bardey Mr. Bobby Kunder
Mr. Mark Fernandes Mr. Alvito Fernandes Mrs. Rita Furtado Mr. Aaron Mascarenhas
Mr. Godwin Kotian Mr. Paul George, General Secretary Mr. Ashok Joshi Mr. Mohan Luke (Hon Treasurer)
Mr. Gladstone Somervel Mr. Austin Kunder, Assistant General Mr. Manmohan Londhe Mr. Mohan Sunder
Mr. Jason Samuel Secretary, (Convenor) Mr. Paul Renjithan Mr. Dwight Kunder
Mr. Vinod John Mr. Godwin Kotian Rev. Abhijeet Sassane
Mr. Bhaskar Kumar, Secretary NAVI MUMBAI BRANCH Mr. Mark Fernandes Mr. Babu George
(Convenor) Mr. Bhaskar Kumar, Secretary Mr. Jason Samuel
Mr. Babu George - Chairperson (Convenor) Ms. Rizpa Cardoza
BANDRA BRANCH Mr. Sanu P Sabu Mr. Roshan Nainan
Mr. Binny T PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPT. All Secretaries
Mrs. Michelle Philip - Mr. Amerson Anthony Mr.Robin Sathri, Secretary
Chairperson Mrs. Anisha Philip Kassey Mr. Manmohan Londhe - (Convenor)
Mr. Niles Gonsalves (Hon Mr. Jibin Mathew Chairperson
Treasurer) Mrs. Shiju (Kurien) Jijo John Mr. Raju Ramanujam NAVI MUMBAI SWIMMING POOL
Mr. Stanislaus Louis Adv. Chandy Kurien Mr. Tarveen Kaur DEPARTMENT
Mr. Adrian Rosario Mr. T.D. Thomas Mr. Michael M Raj
Mr. Kiran Rebello Mr. Leo Rodrigues (Hon Treasurer) Mr. Alvito Fernandes Mr. T.S Thomas –Chairperson
Mr. Daylyn Rodrigues Mr. Abrham Jadhav Mr. Richard Bardey Hon Treasurer Mr. Babu George
Mr. A. J. Paul Mr. Jason Samuel B
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Mr. Rolins Roy Rev. Paul Renjithan (Hon Treasurer) Treasurer) Mr. Vivek John
Mr. Samuel Padaley Fr. Savio Rodrigues Mr. Ravi Hebbal Mrs. Uma Moses
Mr. Sajan George Mrs. Kshama Jayraj Mr. Nainan Thomas Mrs. Vinita Thomas
Miss. Ruth Jadhav Mr. Vinod John Mr. Sobers Coelho Mrs. Vaishali Raj
Mr. John Libera Mr. Michael M Raj Mrs. Anupama Sankeshwar Mrs. Michelle Philip
Mr. Roshan Nainan (Hon Treasurer) Two Rep. From all branches Mr. Craig Travasso Mr. Sharad Kanga
Mr. Chacko K Mathew One Rep of YWCA Mr. Rudolph Valles Mr. Ashish Thorat, Sr. Executive
Mr. Wilfred Michael All Secretaries Lion Shashi Phansalkar Secretary (Convenor)
Mr. Denzil S Kelly Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate Mr. Richard Maben
Mrs. Voilet Braganza General Secretary Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate SHARAN - A Shelter for Homeless
Mr. Allen Kotian, Assistant General Mr. Sebastian Paul, Senior General Secretary Women and Children
Secretary Secretary (Convenor) Mr. Jinson Baby, Secretary
Mr. Rapheal Ambatipuri, Secretary (Convenor) Mrs. Vaishali Raj - Chairperson
(Convenor) METROPOLITAN PROG. Mrs. Uma Moses
COMMITTEE KHAR DANDA CENTRE Mrs. Michelle Philip
FINANCE & EXECUTIVE Mrs. Vinita Thomas
COMMITTEE Mr. ShishirAiman - Chairperson Mrs. Michelle Philip - Chairperson Mrs. Kshama Jayraj
Mr. Vinod John Mr. Thomas Kuncheria Mrs. Lalita Dhara
Mr. Jacob Koshy - Chairperson Mrs. Michelle Philip Mr. A.P. Kurien Mrs. Shoba Philip
Mr. Noel Amanna Mrs. Kshama Jayraj Mr. George Arakal Dr. Angali Gokarn
Mr. Sunil Lobo (Hon. Treasurer) Mr. Manmohan Londhe Mr. Niles Gonsalves (Hon Treasurer) Mrs. Themina Khandwala
Mr. Shishir Aiman Mr. Mohan Masih (Hon Treasurer) Mrs. Varsha Shetty (RC Mumbai Divas)
Chairmen of Branches and Mr. Desmond Tauro Mr. Adrian Rosario Mrs. Jaya Bakhru (RC Mumbai
Department Two Rep. From all branches Mr. Kiran Rebello Divas)
All Secretaries Rep of YWCA and University Mr. Thanush Joseph Ms. SupriyaTelgote (Hon Treasurer)
Mr. John George, Finance Secretary Settlement Mr. A.J.Paul Sister. Lidwina Dias
(Convenor) All Secretaries Mr. Venance Lobo Mr. Ashish Thorat, Senior Executive
Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate Mr. Michael M Raj Secretary (Convenor)
PERSONNEL & HRD COMMITTEE General Secretary Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate
Mr. Sebastian Paul, Senior General Secretary Kanhe Phata Project - Community
Mr. Noel Amanna- Chairperson Secretary (Convenor) Mr. Jinson Baby, Secretary Development Center
Chairperson of all Branches and (Convenor)
Departments COUNSELLING INSTITUTE Mr. Bobby Kunder- Chairperson
Chairperson F & E Committee FUND RAISING COMMITTEE Mr. Jason Samuel
Mr. Paul George, General Secretary Mr. T.S. Thomas - (Chairperson) Mr. T. D. Thomas
(Convenor) Mr. Babu George Mr. Noel Amanna - Chairperson Mr. Foster Lewis
Mr. Rolins Roy All Members of the Board Mr. Manmohan Londhe
BUILDING & PROJECTS Mr. Kurien Daniel All Secretaries Mr. Ashok Joshi
COMMITTEE Mr. Philip Kassey Mr. Paul George, General Secretary Mr. Mohan Sunder
Mr. A.G. Pathrose (Convenor) Mr. Mohan Luke (Hon Treasurer)
Mr. Bobby Kunder - Chairperson Mrs. Shayala Andrews Mr. Babu George
Mr. Manmohan Londhe Mrs. Jennifer Lobo BORIVALI YMCA CENTRE Mr. T. S. Thomas
Mr. T.S.Thomas Pastor. Isaac Abel Mr. Roshan Nainan
Mr. Babu George Mr. Sharad Kanga Mr. Alvito Fernandes - Chairperson All Secretaries
Mr. Vinod John Mr. Paul Jadhav (Hon Treasurer) Mr. Glen Dsouza (Hon Treasurer) Mr. Rapheal Ambatipuri, Secretary
Mr. K.J. George Mr. Mathew Fernandes Mr. George Lewis (Convenor)
Mr. Ashok Joshi All Secretaries Mr. S.S. Parekh
All Secretaries Mr. Allen Kotian, Assistant General Mr. Aaron Mascarenhas COMPLAINTS (VISHAKHA)
Mr. John George (Finance Secretary) Secretary (Convenor) Mr. Johann Daniels COMMITTEE
Mr. Leonard Salins, Deputy General Ms. MahimaBrownson
Secretary (Convenor) LEGAL COMMITTEE Mr. Abraham Philip Mrs. Vaishali Raj - Chairperson
Mr. Michael M Raj Mrs. Kshama Jayaraj
VTC ANDHERI Adv. Rui Rodrigues – Chairperson Capt. Kevin Paul Mrs. Michelle Philip
Adv. Francis Mathew Mr. Santosh Jois Mrs. Shilpa Pradhan
Mr. Thomas Kuncheria- Adv. Chandy Kurien Mrs. Priya Daniel Mrs. Selvarani Geneshan
Chairperson Mr. N.K. Dhondy Mrs. Angel Dsouza Mr. Paul George, General Secretary
Mr. P.V George Mr. Mihir Desai Mr. Leon Mascarenhas (Convenor)
Mr. Francis Mathew Mr. Sharad Kanga Mr. Shaji Mathew
Mr. O.L. Salins All Secretaries Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate CSR + Resource Mobilization
Mr. Thomas K Mathew Mr. Paul George, General Secretary General Secretary
Mr. Manohar Adhav (Convenor) Mr. Sebastian Paul, Senior Secretary Mr. Shishir Aiman - Chairperson
Mr. Ravi Hebbal (Hon Treasurer) (Convenor) Mr. Vinod John
Mr. Anil Abraham INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Mr. Ajay Michari
Mr. P.C. Abraham COMMITTEE EMPLOYEES/EMPLOYER Mr. Samuel Joseph
Mr. Simon Fernandes RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. P.V. George
Mrs. S. Phansalkar Mr. Noel Amanna – Chairperson Powers to Co Opt
Mr. Wendel Daniel Mr. Sharad Kanga Mr. Noel Amanna - Chairperson All Secretaries
Mr. Isaac Prasadam, Associate Mr. Jason Samuel Mr. Jacob Koshy Mr. Leonard Salins, Convenor
General Secretary Mrs. KshamaJayaraj Mr. Sunil Lobo
Mr. Ashish Thorat, Senior Executive Mr. Jacob Koshy Mr. Bobby Kunder PR + Social Media
Secretary (Convenor) Mr. Bobby Kunder Mrs. Vaishali Raj
Mr. Isaac Prasadam Mr. Isaac Prasadam Mr. Alvito Fernandes -
SPIRITUAL & MORAL EMPHASIS Mr. Paul George, General Secretary Mr. Paul George, General Secretary Chairperson
COMMITTEE (Convenor) (Convenor) Mr. Manmohan Londhe
Mr. Michael M Raj
Rev. K. I. Dyvasirvadam- STREET CHILDREN JUHU CENTRE EDUCATION AID COMMITTEE Mrs. Michelle Philip
Chairperson Powers to Co opt
Rev. Avinash Rangayya Mr. Abraham Philip - Chairperson Mr. Rolins Roy - Chairperson All Secretaries
Rev. McDonald Sorna Mr. Thomas K Mathew (Hon Mrs. Kshama Jayaraj Mr. Chris Shatananda, Convenor
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