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celebrating teachers’ day – honouring the educational pioneers

Teachers’ Day is a significant occasion dedicated to recognising and appreciating the invaluable contributions of educators in shaping our society. It serves as a day to express gratitude for those who not only impart knowledge but also instil essential life skills in the next generation. Teachers are often the unsung heroes ...

Seeds of Change – Nurturing Education in the Community

At Dhapa and Hastings in Kolkata, a team of dedicated social workers from KMWSC, confronted an education challenge. Through surveys and home visits, they identified children who were not enrolled in school due to economic pressure. Parents believed early earnings trumped education. The team engaged in patient counselling, dispelling misconceptions ...

Defying destiny – arifa’s triumph over Adversity wins her the prestigious “Courage Award” at the Telegraph School Award for Excellence 2023

Arifa Khatun, 14 years. Vill. – Chanda, P.O. – Basuldanga, P.S. – Diamond Harbour, Dist. – 24 Pgs. South. Student of Class – VIII, Netra High School. Arifa, an exceptional girl living far from the ordinary, confronts life's challenges head-on each day. Despite being only 14 years old, she has already endured a ...

brickfield school sets new record in mainstreaming children at nawada

Mainstreaming of children in Government schools and students’ residential homes in Nawada district of Bihar for the session 2022-23, under the Nawada Intervention Programme of the Brickfield School Project came to an end with a 2 days training for teachers of Government Schools in the district. During the 2022-23 session a ...

happy independence day…

Imbibing the national values, with core values of "Nation First", KMWSC celebrated the Independence Day, paying respect and homage to our freedom fighters – at its office with the students of Skill Development Unit and in the different project locations with the communities, mothers and children. It was a proud moment ...

World day against trafficking in person observed along the indo-Bangladesh border at Basirhat

To observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023, Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre conducted a successful program at the Koijhuri Football Ground, along the Indo-Bangladesh Border in Basirhat. Theme of the programme was "Reach every victim of trafficking. LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND". The program started with an opening speech followed ...

World day against trafficking in person observed at KMWSC

Members of the staff and students of Skill Development Unit observed the World Day against Trafficking in Person 2023 at the office premises of Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre. The program was graced by Sr. Monica Suchiang, the Director/Secretary of the Organisation. Speaking to the students, the Director explained the ...

Sanitary pad atm inaugurated at the child safety corner in BSF camp at Koijhuri

The Sanitary Pad Unit of KMWSC inaugurated a Sanitary Pad ATM at the Child Safety Corner in Koijhuri BSF (Border Security Fource) Camp along the Indo Bangladesh Border in Basirhat. This ATM will be a great relief at times of need, to any women or girls who are rescued from ...

Volunteer Speaks

Avarna Sah Student from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata. "What you do has far greater impact than what you say." I would like to thank Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre (KMWSC), for giving me the opportunity to volunteer and contribute in making a change for the betterment of our society. It was an ...

Volunteer Speaks

Anusua Podder Student from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata. I want to extend my gratitude to the entire team of KMWSC. It is doing exemplary work by taking the initiative to change the lives of the unnoticed and deprived sections of society and making us a part of this noble work. Volunteering at ...