Centre for Social Action (CSA), which is the social work and development office of the Archdiocese of Bombay, celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 8th October 2022. A souvenir was released by His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias and the other dignitaries. The event included cultural performances by our beneficiaries from Dharavi Island, Raigad and Mumbai. A few beneficiaries also shared their journey of growth and thanked CSA for the all the opportunities provided.
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Awareness on E-SHRAM Card
e-SHRAM is the first-ever national database of unorganised workers, including migrant workers, construction workers, gig and platform workers and others.
The e-SHRAM portal will assist The Labor and Employment Ministry of India to track and collect all information and data about labourers and workers of the unorganized sector. Collected data will be used to launch new schemes, make new policies and create more job opportunities for Unorganized Sector Workers and Laborers.
Street Play on Cleanliness
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti which falls on 2nd October 2021, the children belonging to the Bal Sabha facilitated by our partner organization from Manori, Mumbai District, presented a street play in five wards of their village and the local market.
Vocational Development Success Story
A beneficiary from Dharavi Island used to work as a drawing teacher at a school. Because of the pandemic and the lockdown that followed, he lost his job and was at home wondering what her could do to earn and support his parents and siblings.
Sales Executive Training Program
With the increasing demand in retail, CSA has been organizing the Sales Executive course (SEC) since 2018 and has completed three batches successfully. Nearly 74 students have been certified and quite a few are working at retail outlets. As the pandemic struck which resulted in the lockdown, many of the youth lost their jobs and hence it was felt necessary to re-introduce the Sales Executive course.
Livelihood Success Stories from Dharavi Island
Centre for Social Action (CSA) is actively involved in uplifting the marginalized section of the society by providing them with opportunities to stand on their own feet so that they can take care of themselves and their family members. CSA believes in teaching them rather than just giving them. Here are two such success stories of hard work and perseverance.
‘In His Time’ – Fundraiser Report
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.
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.