YWCA of Secunderabad

18/02/2026

✨✨ Advocacy Campaign – Phase III | Jan–Feb 2026 - YWCA of Secunderabad ✨

Phase III of our Advocacy Campaign marked a powerful step forward in strengthening civic awareness, political participation, and women’s leadership across communities

1. 22-Jan-2026: Toofani Thursday - An energizing & thought-provoking session for 20 women facilitated by our C'Lai Committee Chairperson, Aarti Phatarphekar, & assisted by our Youth Coordinator, Amuliya Boya, that blended movement with meaningful dialogue. Personal reflections by staff & members sparked honest conversations on civic rights & women’s role in governance, with encouraging participants to find & use their voices with confidence.

2. 03-Feb-2026: 141 HIV/AIDS Project Beneficiaries - A dynamic and interactive session facilitated by our young member, Advocate Anjana Ramanathan, & assisted by our Youth Coordinator, Amuliya Boya, focused on civic rights, political participation & access to welfare and health entitlements. Participants recognized the strength of collective action & the importance of claiming their rightful place in decision-making spaces.

3. 04-Feb-2026: 40 SHG Leaders - Through participatory discussions & a film screening, our young member, Advocate Anjana Ramanathan, & our Youth Coordinator, Amuliya Boya, strengthened the SHG Presidents and Secretaries understanding of women’s political representation & reaffirmed their commitment to leading change at the grassroots level.

Phase III was not just about awareness — it was about awakening confidence, leadership & collective power.

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18/12/2025

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27/11/2025

The Child Rights Week was celebrated by the YWCA of Secunderabad with competitions being held in five schools from November 17th to 20th, 2025, at our Y-Deepa Schools for the students of 8th and 9th. The Project committee decided to have Poster and Slogan competitions this year.

The 5 schools were:
1. Model Mission High School, Bolarum
2. Government Boys High School, Rizalabazar
3. Government Girls High School, West Marredpally
4. Wesley Girls High School, Secunderabad
5. Government Girls High School, Picket

125 children participated in the competitions
- 105 in the Poster competition &
- 20 in the Slogan competition.

Both the competitions were based on four rights of children
1. Right to survival
2. Right to protection
3. Right to development
4. Right to participation

Our members (Aparna Adhikari, Anne Isaac and Iona Dimney) along with one YWCA staff and one teacher from the respected schools were the judges.

18 prizes were distributed:
* 13 for the Poster competition: Five 1st prizes, Five 2nd prizes and Three 3rd prizes
* 5 for the Slogan competition

Participation certificates were also distributed to the 125 children.

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19/11/2025

The World YWCA / YMCA Week of Prayer 2025

We had an online Prayer Service on 12-Nov-2025 on Zoom. The Faith Emphasis Committee conducted the online event very well. Dr. Beulah Vennela was the emcee. Patricia Lancelot opened the meeting with an apt prayer. Our Youth, Maria Dorothy & Moksha Simham, read passages from the Bible. Nymphea Reddy read the Joint Message from the Presidents of the World YWCA & YMCA. Anne Isaac introduced the the National President, Mrs. Kunjamma Mathew, who was invited to share her insights on this week. In her sharing, she also spoke about the Catholic Jubilee 2025, which is a special time for forgiveness & renewal, themed "Pilgrims of Hope," which began on 24-Dec-2024 & concludes on 06-Jan-2026. It is a significant event that emphasizes themes of hope, reconciliation & liberation. Dr. Rachel Jesudasan said the Benediction & Perviz Dara Bhote said the Closing Prayer. The Media Committee helped with broadcast hymns from YouTube during the prayer meeting.

During the week we also conducted a Daily Quiz via the WhatsApp Poll feature. Every day a poll was was posted, requesting members to take a minute and to answer the poll before 9.30 pm. The right answer was posted at 9.45 pm every day. There was a good response & chatter in the Members Group.

We also conducted a Chain Prayer amongst the members & staff asking them to give 15 minute slots during this Week of Prayer. The members could pray from anywhere for the 15 minutes selected. Prior to each day, guideline with Christian Scriptures were broadcast to expand on the daily theme as an inspiration for the reflective prayer - based on theme related to the tradition of the Year of Jubilee.

This World Week of Prayer 2025 helped us to experience together the transformative power of prayer turned into action.

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18/11/2025

17/11/2025

The YWCA of Secunderabad celebrated Children's Day with the children attending the Balwadi at our Bolarum Community on 14-Nov-2025.

This Balwadi Project wax started to promote early education in the community & to provide free education to the under privileged children who are below the age of 3 years & not yet in the school system. As part of the project, we provide free education to the beginners & teach life skill education, fostering learning, communication & social skills, proper nutrition & cultivating good habits.

One of the goals is to see the children are integrated into the regular school system. To achieve this, we provide need-based counselling & guidance to the families to ensure every child goes to school as education is every child’s basic right.

Members, Iona Dimney, Sandra Jacob & Maria Xavier accompanied the Projects Team of Sr. Sahaye, D. Rani & Amuliya Boya, for this year’s Children's Day programme.

Soundarya welcomed the audience. We conducted 3 games for the children. Prizes were awarded to the winners.

Basthi leaders, Mr. Balraju & Mr. Sudershan, were also present. Mr. Sudershan appreciated the work being done in the community - especially mentioning regarding the Balwadi children that they are narrating stories & conversing in English. He also sang a song in remembrance of our recently deceased General Secretary, Sharon Solomon.

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15/11/2025

The National Youth Conclave at YMCA Campsite, Nilshi — a vibrant gathering of young women from YWCAs all over India!
It was held from November 6th to 9th, wherein two youth were delegates.

The event, hosted by YWCA of India, revolved around the theme “Young Women as Climate Advocates: From Commitment to Action.” Through thought-provoking sessions & talks, the conclave explored how climate justice is deeply connected to gender equality and why women must be part of decision-making in addressing climate change.

Amuliya Leena Boya, our Youth Coordinator, presented The ReWoven Project as part of the Global Youth Mobilization initiative (GYM) — a youth-led effort that has grown into a meaningful movement for sustainability and empowerment.

Beyond the sessions, the conclave also offered adventure & bonding through rock climbing, kayaking, archery & bonfire nights — a perfect blend of learning, laughter & leadership! A truly memorable experience that strengthened our commitment to building a more sustainable & equal future.

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09/11/2025

The Annual YWCA & YMCA Week of Prayer runs from November 9-15 2025. Since 1904, World YMCA and World YWCA have united communities in prayer and fellowship.

This year’s theme is “Jubilee - 150 Years of Prayer in Action.” Jubilee is a time of celebration, often marked every 50 years. We begin this 150th World Week of Prayer with praise, joy and gratitude to God.

Join us online at 6 pm IST on Wednesday, 12-Nov-2025 for an hour of prayer. Our National President, Ms. Kunjamma Mathew, is the key note speaker.

We know that this the World Week of Prayer 2025 will help us experience together the transformative power of prayer turned into action.


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27/10/2025

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We held a Memorial on 25-Oct-2025 for our Late General Secretary, Mrs. Sharon Solomon, at our Centre.

After an opening prayer, by Dr. Sheba Victor & Bible readings by Prof. Rachel Jesudasan & Khursheed Neal, the staff & members shared their memories & many touching glimpses of who Sharon was. It was a befitting closure & farewell to a dynamic brave woman who inspired many with the choice she made. Neomi Francis was the MC. Priti Papali said the closing prayer.

We thank the gathering of 80 who comprised members, staff, beneficiaries, well-wishers & those associated with our Association for making time to be at the Memorial & sharing in our grief.

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23/10/2025

YWCA's Week Without Violence 2025 - October 20-24, 2025: This global campaign raises awareness & calls for action to end violence against women, young women & girls. YWCA of Secunderabad participated by engaging with educational content, amplifying voices, honoring resilience & demanding change.

Our Team of Project Officer, D. Rani, & Youth Coordinator, Amuliya Boya, went to our Y-Deepa School, The Government Girls High School, West Marredpally for a session on Week without Violence. They conducted an icebreaker asking the children to say one word for peace. Then Rani spoke about what is violence? Types of violence? What can we do? How violence affects our mental health. 47 students participated from the 8th Classes. It was an interactive session & the children were in rapt attention.

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11/10/2025

On 10-Oct-2025) we conducted a Y-Deepa session at The Government Girls High School, Picket, for 89 students from 8th & 9th standards.

Being World Mental Health Day, our Vice President & also Chairperson of the Projects Committee, Dr. Genevive Angela, spoke on what is Mental Health - emotional, psychological, physical, social, spiritual & financial health. Dr. Genevive also spoke about gratitude & taught them breathing exercises to calm themselves down & positive affirmations. The session was coordinated by our Projects Officer, D. Rani, & was well received.

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06/10/2025

YWCA of Secunderabad is inviting you to a Zoom meeting.

Quiet Hour - Monthly Meeting
Topic: Compassion & Integrity
Speaker: Ms. Rebecca Taylor
Time: Oct 6, 2025 (TODAY) at 3:00 PM India / 7.30 pm Australia
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