Women’s day celebration at Mazzarello Youth Welfare Centre, Wadala

📅 March 13, 2016 • 📍 Wadala

The event, titled "WOMANIYA!" and bearing the salute "Prem Daya Se Bhari Mahan Tu, He Nari!!!" (Great Woman, Full of Love and Mercy), was celebrated on March 13, 2016, at the Mazzarello Youth Welfare Centre – Wadala. Around 250 women from the mohallas, bastis, and gullies of Wadala and Sewri gathered starting at 4:30 p.m., creating a colorful sight on the Auxilium Campus. They were celebrating Women’s Day. All were warmly welcomed at the registration counter with a cold drink and ushered into the hall, which featured a striking backdrop and posters. The event began with a significant prayer moment where all the women voiced their uniqueness. Each was given a different colored hand-band to form groups for the ice-breaker and a game, which were played with great enthusiasm. This was followed by an inspiring group discussion to suggest prompt solutions to unfortunate happenings in the home and neighborhood. The women then danced joyfully to lively music. A panel comprising a gynaecologist, social worker, lawyer, and woman police constable spoke impressively on issues relevant to women. Young women from Anmol, the MYC Tailoring section, and children from the Sahayini Evening Study entertained the gathering with vibrant traditional dances. Delightful spot prizes added to the excitement. Every woman gratefully received a bag of useful items and snacks before heading back to her family.