International Women’s Day was celebrated at Shanthibhavan, encompassing a series of vibrant programs and engaging activities designed for both the women and children residing there. The program included a quiz competition centered on Women’s Day, encouraging participation and knowledge sharing among the residents. The day was further illuminated with lively dance and music celebrations, creating…
On March 11, 2024, an insightful awareness session commemorating International Women’s Day unfolded for police trainees at the Kerala Armed Police 1st Battalion. The event was graced by the presence of Deputy Commander Mr. Jackson Peter. Ms. Beena Sebastian, the founder and chairperson of Cultural Academy for Peace, delivered a compelling Women’s Day message, accentuating…
On March 8th, an awareness session was held at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Thripunithara. More than 300 members from the Self-Help Groups of Sahrudaya Welfare Services Ernakulam actively participated in the event. Advocate Ferha Azeez, presided over the session. The session delved into a comprehensive exploration of several key Acts about women’s rights, including the…
As part of the International Women’s Day celebration, a campaign targeted the general public at prominent locations of Ernakulam such as metro stations, the High Court junction, Kaloor Stadium, and Marine Drive Kochi. The volunteers and staff members actively engaged in distributing posters and brochures while initiating conversations about the laws and acts related to…
In collaboration with the Cultural Academy for Peace and Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, an awareness session was organized in relation with World Cancer Day, on February 9, 2024, at the Shanthibhavan Auditorium. The program, titled “Know Your Body for Early Detection of Cancer,” was specifically tailored for women in society. Dr. Angela Elisabeth Eapen,…
On December 8th, 2023, we celebrated the inauguration of the new batch at our community college, held at the Shanthibhavan Auditorium. The esteemed Sister. Myriam, a dedicated social worker from Germany, graced the occasion as the inaugural guest. Ms. Beena Sebastian, Chairperson of the Cultural Academy, delivered a compelling presidential address. Dr. Nisha Vikraman, a respected professor…
A comprehensive analysis reveals the pressing need for a paradigm shift in India’s approach to women’s economic participation. Currently, women face the “double burden,” juggling unpaid domestic work with outside employment, which often goes unrecognized in official records. Statistics from India’s first National Time Use Survey in 2020 underscore this disparity: 81.2% of women are…
In partnership with the National NGO Confederation, the Cultural Academy for Peace successfully facilitated the distribution of sewing machines to 43 women entrepreneurs. This significant event took place at the Shanthibhavan Auditorium on October 10, 2023, marking the second phase of our empowering initiative. The program commenced with the honourable Ward Counsellor, Ms. Bindhu Shivan,…
We celebrated Sri Krishna Jayanthi at Shanthi Bhavan on September 6, 2023, with great enthusiasm. Sri Krishna Jayanthi, also known as Janmashtami, is a Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala and across India to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, who is considered the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. In Kerala, this festival holds great significance,…
A digital literacy initiative was organized on Koramkotta Island in conjunction with the second phase of the digital literacy program. This program was conducted by the Cultural Academy for Peace, with the cooperation and participation of 11th and 12th-grade students from Matha Nagar Public School in Kadavanthra, along with their teachers. Initially, the interns provided…
