Soroptimist International of Bangalore-India

11/10/2026

🌾 Fistful of Grains (FOG)2.0
International of Bangalore (SIB) is delighted to launch Fistful of Grains 2.0 flagship initiative at KPS, an ICSE/ISC school in Kodaikanal, in collaboration with the Goodwill Centre, one of the five elements of CORSOCK (Coordinating Council for Social Concerns in Kodaikanal), by Zareen Babu, SI-B ,Club Rep.
Twenty students from Classes VI–XII, selected by Principal, Angel, will collect white and black chickpeas for 20 families supported by the Goodwill Centre. Each student will personally deliver the grains to a family in the first week of November, fostering compassion, empathy and social responsibility. A new group of 20 students will participate each month.
Dr. Rathini Alfred introduced the students to Coordinating Council for Social Concerns in Kodaikanal (CORSOCK) and the Good will Centre, while they learnt about SIB. Members of Indian National trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) initiative.
Together, we are nurturing a culture of sharing, one fistful at a time! 🌱
UN Sustainable Development Goals:
🎯 SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
🎯 SDG 4 – Quality Education
🎯 SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
🎯 SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
🎯 SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

11/10/2026

Restoring Dignity Through Better Sanitation | Soroptimist International Bangalore
(SI-B) is committed to creating healthier, safer and more dignified learning environments for children. SI-B renovated and improved the toilet facilities at Kaveri National Public School, which were inaugurated on 5 October 2026. This initiative reflects our belief that access to clean and functional sanitation is fundamental to children's health, hygiene, dignity and well-being.
Every child deserves a school environment where they can learn and grow with confidence and dignity. Through initiatives like these, SIB continues to translate its motto of Educate • Enable • Empower into meaningful community action.
UN Sustainable Development Goals:
🎯 SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
🎯 SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
🎯 SDG 4: Quality Education
🎯 SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

11/10/2026

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Reading Stars Project: Building a Mini-Library. On 5 October 2026, Soroptimist International of Bangalore-India set up their next mini library Kaveri National Public School, supporting 65 children from Kindergarten to Grade VII.
To bridge learning gaps and spark a love for reading, we set up a dedicated library space featuring:
200 Books: A curated mix of storybooks, comics, and encyclopedias in Kannada and English.

The initiative included establishing a school library, renovating toilet facilities, and engaging children through discussions on reading, study habits, discipline and values. Cookies and buttermilk added joy to the occasion. The children's smiles reaffirmed our belief that meaningful change begins with care, dignity and opportunity at the same time inculcating the habit of reading. You can read the earlier at Siddapura Govt School on world literacy day https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FNhzbw8pn/
SI-B members who participated and contributed to this initiative.
SDGs: 3 – Good Health and Well-being | 4 – Quality Education | 10 – Reduced Inequalities

26/09/2026

Empowering women from the grassroots to take charge of their economic futures! 🛺⚡
Through a collaborative effort between Soroptimist International of Bangalore-India, Taliru Foundation, SHE for Society women auto drivers in Bengaluru are stepping into sustainable self-employment with Pink E-Autos. By sponsoring down payments of ₹80,000 with structured installment models, this initiative provides training, financial accessibility, and dignified livelihoods. Harshini Venkatesh Aishwarya Mahadev
Sudha Sathish Manandi Jamuna Ravi Dr. Rumi Sikdar Rumi Sikdar Rema Ramchandran Belagodu . Margaret MN Venugopal A.R,Ph.D
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20/09/2026

Organised and supported by International Bangalore, with funding support from Vijayalakshmi Silks, and delivered by Learnings s at Vasavi College of Education this year-long programme is empowering 80 young women to move beyond simply using technology—to understand it, apply it and create with it.
Over the course of a year, the 60-hour programme is taking students beyond simply using technology to understanding, applying and creating with it.
🔹 AI & Machine Learning fundamentals
🔹 Emerging technologies and workplace applications
🔹 Digital and analytical thinking
🔹 Hands-on learning and practical applications
🔹 Building confidence for the future workplace
The larger vision is simple but important:
Women should not just participate in the technology revolution — they should be equipped to shape it.
Through structured learning, practical exposure and continuous engagement, the programme aims to help young women become AI-ready, technology-enabled and future-ready professionals.

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14/09/2026

On World Literacy Day, members of Soroptimist International Bangalore (Sudha Manandi, Revathi, Maneka, and Anita Belagodu ) visited Siddapura Government School, Varthur Road, to support young learners through education and care.
📚 Reading Stars Project: Building a Mini-Library
To bridge learning gaps and spark a love for reading, we set up a dedicated library space featuring:
200 Books: A curated mix of storybooks, comics, and encyclopedias in Kannada and English.
Interactive Engagement: Festive storytelling around Ganesha festival, encouragement from our team, and treat boxes for the primary students.
Sustained Effort: This is school 1 of 5 planned mini-libraries across local government schools.
👁️ Health & Vision Screening
Partnering with the Lions Club, a team of four ophthalmologists conducted vision checks on-site: 300 Students Screened: Identified a child in need of corrective glasses for better classroom learning.
Community Focus: Extended screenings to mothers attending the event.
🌍 Supporting the UN SDGs
SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being): Preventive vision screenings for students and mothers.
SDG 4 (Quality Education): Providing accessible, bilingual learning resources.
SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): Collaboration between SI Bangalore, Lions Club, and local schools.
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06/09/2026

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https://lnkd.in/dVeCHWiR. From Womb to Wisdom: Where the Journey of Learning Truly Begins Some of the most powerful conversations remind us that education does not begin when a child enters a classroom—it begins much earlier. It was inspiring to listen to Mr. Ashvini Ranjan, an educationist, entre...

05/09/2026

SI Bangalore – Standing in Solidarity with Assam

In times of crisis, solidarity is not just a word—it is an action. Soroptimist International of Bangalore (SIB)is proud to have extended a helping hand to the people of Assam, standing shoulder to shoulder with our sisters of SI Guwahati during the devastating floods.

Responding to the needs on the ground, SI Bangalore has contributed generously towards relief efforts:

*200 blankets were donated to the flood-affected families. This entire contribution was generously sponsored by President Sudha Manandi.
*The blankets were sent to Guwahati through a courier service, with the courier expenses borne by SI Bangalore
* An other 200 multipurpose sheets of export quality, contributed entirely by SI Bangalore, were shipped directly from Kannur to Guwahati for distribution among the affected communities.

Further, at the request of President Mitali and PAC Sangita of SI Guwahati, We also reached out to well-wishers and supporters, helping raise an amount ₹4,15,000 through five generous donors
SI Guwahati has been keeping us updated with regular reports and on-ground updates regarding the distribution of the relief materials giving us a direct understanding of the impact of this collective effort
*Important shoutout goes to our Dear Rema who put in tremendous efforts to reaching out to SIGBI to source SIGBI disaster management funds. She got it sanctioned as well.
Unfortunately we could not source it because of FCRA issues.

This initiative is a beautiful example of the Soroptimist spirit of compassion, generosity and sisterhood. It demonstrates that when our Soroptimist sisters reach out to one another in times of adversity, distance becomes irrelevant and collective action becomes a powerful force for good.

SI Bangalore stands in solidarity with SI Guwahati and the people of Assam. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to President Sudha Manandi, our donors, supporters and every sister who has contributed to making this initiative possible.

Also thank our auditor for guiding us through all bank matters .

Together, we have shown that in times of crisis, Soroptimists do not stand by—we stand together.

16/08/2026

At our monthly meeting, we had a great time catching up, sharing ideas, and, of course, enjoying some delicious snacks! 😊 A wonderful mix of productive conversations

16/08/2026

Promoting Health, Empowering Girls Soroptimist International of Bangalore successfully organised a Medical Check-up Camp for Adolescent Girls & Women on 1 August 2026 at the Aryamba Centre for O&G Research & Excellence, D-Block, Rangadore Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru. The programme supported 35 Fema...