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HOPE Centre recently organized a vibrant and enriching workshop on Batik painting, skillfully led by the talented Ms. Fernandes. Batik painting, a centuries-old art form, involves the use of a wax-resist dyeing technique on fabrics like cotton and silk.
During the Summer Camp conducted from 28th April to 3rd May 2025, children engaged in a delightful variety of art and craft activities, including flower making, photo frame designing, doll creation, and drawing. Their days were also filled with energy and movement through refreshing yoga sessions and fun-filled Zumba dances. One of the highlights was learning to make a delicious cold cake using Marie biscuits — a sweet treat they thoroughly enjoyed.
The Hope Centre celebrated Women's Day at Maria Hall. The event was attended by staff members and a total of 205 domestic workers. For the past 52 years, the Hope Centre has been addressing various social issues, providing support to women in need and those facing difficulties, offering legal guidance, and necessary assistance. On the occasion of Women's Day, the organization aimed to empower women by encouraging progressive action and showcasing their talents.
In HOPE Center a session by Anamika Kamble Community Organizer of PMC Bachat Ghar on the Importance of VOTE. This session was attended by 50 participants. The imporatnce of voting was explained and was told please don't waste your right to vote, because the government is of the people, by the people and for the people - so choose wisely.
On 14 November at HOPE Center we celebrated Children’s Day remembering our first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.In the Support Wing 54 children were present, whilst Suncity Daycare center 70 children were there. Also at the Koregaon Park Support Wing 30 children participated in the celebration of the said event.Also our very own Blooming Buds Nursery also rejoiced the moment where 18 kiddos participated.
We celebrated the 78th Independence Day on 15th of August 2024 at the Centre. It included 18 guests with staff and Chief Guest who was Ms. Vijaya Mahankar.The celebration included Flag hoisting, motivational speech by our Chief Guest Ms. Vijaya who saw this Centre’s long road of creating hope by empowering Women and educating children by the four building blocks Educate, Enable, Facilitate and Intervening right from Sr.
We celebrated महाराष्ट्र उगम घरकामगार संघटना दिवस at H.O.P.E. The attendees were around 120.The agenda of the Union day included a Medical Camp where Desai Eye Institute Team did a Eye Test and The Diagnopein Pathology did the Blood Test and also Dentist was there too.It was followed by Lunch. Then our inhouse expert on various Government Schemes Mr. Hrishikesh Khogare gave a presentation on the same to the Union attendees.
We celebrated Environment Day at HOPE Centre. The attendees included 36 Women from HOPE Centre & Guests from YWCA and 7 Staff. We had a session by Simarpreet Luthra where he explained the importance and means of keeping the surroundings clean. Also we had a cleanliness drive and planted and distributed nearly 40 plants. Children also participated in the clenliness drive.Women from HOPE Centre made articles from waste items into useful items, with the motto., “RECYCLING ROCKS”.
On 22nd of June 2024 at H.O.P.E. Centre we celebrated The International Yoga Day where a crowd of at least 32 women gathered to take a pledge on doing yoga and also did some asana of yoga which was followed by some snacks.
