SISK collaborated with mother earth foundation Kolkata to discuss about seasonal plantation with youngsters and arrange extempore on topics related to Mother earth.
On July 19th, 2024, members of the Women’s Peace Council from the Institute for Indian Mother and Child participated in a tree planting event at IIMC Sikshangan, Bamongachi, Sonarpur. During this initiative, 60 saplings of fruit and flowering plants were distributed, with two saplings planted on the school premises. Attendees included President Shukla Chattopadhyay, Secretary Rinku Das, PAO & PP Ruma Sen, and SISK member Ruby Ray. This event marks one more step towards a greener and brighter future, showcasing the commitment of the SISK Climate Action Warriors as they work diligently to achieve a more sustainable world for tomorrow.
On the blissful morning of July 17th, SISK Past President (PP) and Programme Action Officer (PAO) Ruma Sen, President Shukla Chattopadhyay, Past Presidents Bijli Mallik, Ranjana Pillai, and Bhaswati Biswas, along with SISK members Dr. Leena Deb and Saswati Bhattacharya, gathered at Rangamati Udyan to plant saplings. Together, they planted 11 Flame of the Forest (Palash), 1 yellow Gulmohar (Radhachura), and 1 red Gulmohar (Krishnachura) with the assistance of gardener Ranojit. We extend our special thanks to Mr. Aloke Mukherjee of Jungal Mahal Udyog for providing SISK with the opportunity to plant these saplings, especially the Palash, at Rangamati Udyan. While Palash (orange) blooms in spring, both Krishnachura (orange/red) and Radhachura (yellow) are vibrant year-round. This initiative aims to color the world with positivity and love. #GoGreen SISK Climate Action Warriors at Rangamati Udyan, Rabindra Sarobar! SISK Climate Action Warriors at Rangamati Udyan, Rabindra Sarobar!
On June 16th, President Shukla and Membership Officer Punam took time out of their busy schedules to plant six saplings (two Peepul, one Banyan, and three Neem) in the nearby area. This initiative aims to enhance greenery as part of the #GoGreen campaign. Soroptimists are committed to working together to bring positive change to society.
On 5th June, 2024, SI of South Kolkata joined hands with other organisations viz. Sabuj Sangha, CEMO, and others at Gate #8 of Rabindra Sarobar (better known as the Lake) to celebrate World Environment Day. One aim was to reclaim a portion that had been “allocated” by the custodian of Rabindra Sarobar, to an outside entity for its private use. Some 150 to 200 people, including 14 from SISK, joined hands in a circle and took an oath to preserve the sanctity of our environment and ensure its sustainability. All the organisations brought placards and banners to display their commitment to the cause. This was followed by planting of 2 neem saplings in the shady precinct with SISK tags. All organisations present planted saplings SISK members planting saplings of hope ! Soroptimists leaves behind a mark for mother nature nurture. “Alone we
“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors but borrow it from our children”
SI South Kolkata received the Best Project Award under the Planet Category for their Mangrove Plantation in the Sunderbans, having planted 25,112 saplings and bringing together not just India but the entire Federation unitedly helping to regenerate mangroves to rebuild the coastline and enable and empower coastal women and girls to augment their livelihood. The project was in total sync with the Centenary theme #planttreesforaBrilliantFuture.
On 16th July, in continuation of our drive to address the problem of plastic bags polluting our city and clogging our drains, SISK members armed with fabric bags visited a local market to spread awareness among customers and shopkeepers about the seriousness of the problem and also ensure that everyone was abiding by the NO Single Use Plastic Rule. The Kolkata Police also assisted our endeavour by deputing a policeman to accompany and assist us in this awareness program. The project addressed SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, 12: Responsible Consumption and Production and 13: Climate Action
On July 12th 2022, the women of Nari Chetna were told about the ill effects of plastic. When burned, the acrid smoke pollutes the air and is a major health hazard. The use of single use plastic is causing serious concern everywhere. It fills up landfills, leaches the soil, lands up in water bodies, entangling water birds and being mistaken for food by fish, birds and other animals leading to slow poisoning and also damaging human health when humans eat such fish. It clogs the local drains resulting in water logging during the rainy season. Fabric bags were distributed for their regular shopping. In addition to this, nine members donated 675kg of dry waste for re-cycling in the urban area of Kolkata. The project addressed SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, 12: Responsible Consumption and Production and 13: Climate Action
