The Stop-Gaps Cultural Academy (SGCA) held a virtual Gospel concert titled ‘In His Time’ as a fundraiser to support the COVID relief activities of Centre for Social Action (CSA). This concert was premiered on YouTube on 19th September 2021 at 7 pm. This concert featured the Stop-Gaps Choral Ensemble as well as well-known singers from across the city performing Christian Gospel Music.
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A Virtual Gospel Concert for COVID Relief
At no time has The Stop-Gaps Cultural Academy rested on its laurels. Their latest virtual concert, ‘In His Time’, on their YouTube channel on 19th September aims to raise funds for the COVID relief activities of the Centre for Social Action, Mumbai. The concert will feature acclaimed singers from Mumbai and across the world as well as the newly formed Stop-Gaps Global Choral Ensemble and the much loved Stop-Gaps Junior Choral Ensemble.
Installation of Solar Panels
Centre for Social Action in collaboration with Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) installed solar panels for a hamlet in Mangaon (Raigad) which is facilitated by our partner Amardeep Charitable Trust. The solar power harnessed will help provide electricity, drive digital literacy, promote livelihood thus making the villagers self sufficient.
SHG’s Livelihood Initiative
Story of two self-help groups viz. Gavdevi Mahila Bachat Gat and Durga Devi Mahila Bachat Gat from Raigad, who took a piece of land on rent and cultivated Nachni which has resulted in bringing stability to the families and at the same time has helped boost their morale.
Mahad Relief
The floods in Mahad have taken a toll on the people and they are going through difficult times. While life is slowly limping back to normalcy and electricity has been restored in a few places, water is still a concern. In the first phase of relief operation the beneficiaries were provided with dry ration and cooked meals. The second phase is in progress.
CSA Moving into the ‘Unlocking’ Times Ahead
As we gradually unlock the restrictions necessitated by the Covid19 Pandemic, the Centre for Social Action is working towards supporting the vulnerable to revive their livelihoods or seek alternate means of income generation.