SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

Motherhood Hospitals and Spherule Foundation (an NGO that works on various development and educational program for women-empowerment and health) bags Guinness World Record Certificate for conducting largest session on menstrual hygiene.  The event took place last year on April 24, 2019 at Kendriya Vidyalaya School where 300 students (both adolescent girls and boys) were present.  The record in which the Motherhood Hospital and Spherule Foundation participated is one of the 40,000 world records that are held on the Guinness World Records database. Menstruation is one of the vital processes of a woman's body which deserves utmost caution and self-care. Ensuring proper hygiene during menses is essential during those difficult days of the month. Lack of appropriate awareness on essential facts on menstrual hygiene could lead to itching, burning, vaginal and urinary tract infections, infertility and other reproductive health complications. With an objective to help young ...

·      40% of participating schools met or exceeded their targets in improving proficiency levels, outperforming non-DIB comparison schools after one year of implementation   ·           DIB uses innovative funding method that drives results-based outcomes to improve the quality of education in India Today, the coalition behind the world’s largest education development impact bond (DIB), reveals that year one education projects funded by the DIB in India, have helped to increase the overall number of children achieving basic education outcomes by 30%.  First year results also show that 40% of schools participating in the DIB programmes either met or exceeded their targets for literacy and numeracy skills when compared to non-participating schools. Based on the learning outcomes from year one of the programme, the outcome payment for risk investors is on track, with the results averaged out over the l...

~Screened a special show of ZERO with differently abled adults on December 23rd~ ~Chief Guest Amruta Fadnavis inaugurated INOX Kiddles Combo at METRO INOX~ The season of good cheer began with INOX Leisure Ltd, India’s leading multiplex chain, endeavoring to bring happiness into the lives of differently abled people with two unique initiatives at METRO INOX. To celebrate World Disability Awareness Month, INOX organized a special movie screening of ‘ZERO on December 23 rd with 100 differently abled guests. On Christmas Day, 25 th December, INOX was privileged to have the presence of Social Activist, Singer and wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis - Amruta Fadnavis. A special Christmas was celebrated in presence of kids from NGO Trinayani. Together the kids livened up the festivities with their heartening presence and decorated the Christmas tree with sparkling lights, stars, mistletoes and crystal ornaments. The well decorated X-mas tree became a great sight and...

Women Empowerment is a trending theme now a days. There are many NGOs which are working on it in numerous ways to further the holistic progress of women in various fields.    SHEROES is a women’s platform. SHEROES - Communities for Women, is a safe and trusted space, where members discuss health, career, love and share their life stories, achievements and moments . In Mumbai , we witnessed a coming together of thought leaders, disrupters, women trailblazers, artists and members of the SHEROES Community. Rich in conversations, connections and opportunities, this year the talk focused on the power of building communities and how this movement is changing the world! SHEROES  Summit  – was an opportunity to bring the SHEROES universe together to gaze the horizon, connect the dots and renew our inspiration. As  a take charge woman inspiring others  of the SHEROES community   and an important part in building t...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the 2 nd  most common cause of work absenteeism in India & negatively impacts quality of life reveals survey by HCFI ·           Medical Practitioners surveyed feel that peppermint oil is a safe and better treatment option that can help alleviate symptoms ·           Over 3000 patients and 300 medical practitioners participated in the survey A study conducted by the HCFI, a leading National Health NGO has revealed that about 5-10% of the population surveyed experiences symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation or incomplete evacuation. Yet, majority of them do not seek medical help. The study aimed at analyzing IBS from the physician and patient’s point of view – awareness about the disease, its impact on day-to-day life and treatment options. It is interesting to note that even though 84.6% of t...

              Long long ago....  Once upon a time.... take your pick ... India was the most prosperous, modern, developed, leading nation of the World. India was so prosperous, rich that Indians possessed Gold, Silver by kilos and still there were no thefts as all Indians were honest and hardworking. Most of all the Kings, rulers were Godly, as in benevolent, caring, loving, sharing their wealth with their subject/ citizens alike. All were happy, healthy and wealthy. Naturally the social atmosphere was clean, clear and pure.                 The above paragraph belongs to History-text-book now. It all seems like a myth in the year 2014. Why? How? When exactly did India go downhill? Any chance for India - Indians to regain the lost Glory?                  Yes by all means it's possible. We ourselves have the solution to our problem. We are r...