Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Joy of Giving Profile
I. CHARTER DETAILS
• Club Name: Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Joy of Giving
• Charter Date: 8th May 2024
• District: Rotary International District 3142
• Sponsored By: Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Flamingo City
II. FORMATION OF THE CLUB
The journey of the club began during Rotary’s Ending Thalassemia Now (ETN) movement. At the time, two members from an existing Rotary club reached out to their close friends and well-wishers, simply hoping to raise support for children affected by Thalassemia. What followed was truly unexpected and deeply emotional — within moments, the friends’ circle came together and collectively raised nearly Rs.50,000 for the cause.
More than the amount, it was the feeling behind it that touched everyone. The experience showed how a small group of people, connected by trust, friendship, and a genuine desire to help, could create a meaningful impact together. That very moment sparked a bigger thought — if they could come together so strongly for one cause, why not create a platform to serve society continuously?
What started as a simple act of giving soon transformed into a shared dream. Inspired by the spirit of service, friendship, and community impact, the group decided to come together and form their own Rotary club — a club built not just on projects, but on relationships, compassion, and the joy of giving back.
The club was founded on the principles of:
• Service with compassion
• Fellowship with purpose
• Community collaboration
• Sustainable impact
III. ROTARY YEAR 2024–25
Foundation Year
The first year focused on building a strong foundation of service, fellowship, and collaborative engagement.
Key Highlights
• Lead Sponsor of the South East Asia Thalassemia Conference
• Initial support activities for the Ending Thalassemia Now (ETN) movement
• Beginning of environmental initiatives through the DPS Lake Clean-Up Movement
• Community volunteer engagement and fellowship activities
a. DPS LAKE CLEAN-UP INITIATIVE
On 1st June 2024, the club, in collaboration with DCAL of D. Y. Patil University, initiated the DPS Lake Clean-Up Drive, bringing together nearly 100 student volunteers, environmental enthusiasts, and citizens for lake conservation and environmental awareness.
What started as a single clean-up activity soon transformed into a growing environmental movement driven by youth participation, community responsibility, and collective action. The energy and dedication of the volunteers created a strong foundation for long-term environmental initiatives around the DPS Lake ecosystem.
Over time, the initiative expanded its focus toward:
· Lake restoration
· Wetland awareness
· Mangrove conservation
· Citizen participation and environmental responsibility
IV. ROTARY YEAR 2025–26
Expansion Through Collaboration & Impact
The year 2025–26 marked significant growth for the club through CSR partnerships, environmental leadership, healthcare initiatives, and RCC-led community engagement.
1. MAJOR CSR & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
• Henkel India – Environmental sustainability initiatives
• Nouryon – Thalassemia care and testing support
• Sun Pharma – Healthcare support initiatives
• Saath Saath Foundation and Navi Mumbai Shapers – Rotary Community Corps
2. MAJOR INITIATIVES & PROJECTS
2.1. PROJECT HARMONY
The club’s flagship environmental initiative undertaken in partnership with Henkel India, focused on sustainability, biodiversity conservation, awareness, and community participation.
Key Projects under Project HARMONY
• Inspiring Talks – Mangroves & Marine Biodiversity Conservation
• Visarjan se Vikas Tak – PoP Ganesh Idol Recycling
• Eco-Friendly Idol Making Workshops
• World Wetlands Day Mangrove Cleanup & Awareness Initiative
• DPS Green Corridor & Biodiversity Initiative
2.1.1. VISARJAN SE VIKAS TAK
PoP Ganapati Idol Recycling Initiative
Highlights
• Approximately 2,500 kg of PoP waste recycled
• Recycling of idol waste into educational infrastructure
• Nearly 760 study tables distributed/planned for NMMC schools
• Collaboration with Henkel India, NMMC, Beach Please, and NuoTerra Recycling Facility
A district-level MoU was signed with project partners in the presence of Rotary leadership to scale the initiative in the coming years.
2.1.2. TOGETHER FOR THALASSEMIA – ENABLING HEALTH, ENSURING HOPE
Under the CSR partnership with Nouryon Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., the club implemented a comprehensive healthcare support initiative for children affected by Thalassemia at the Rotary–Dr. D. Y. Patil Hospital Thalassemia Centre, Nerul.
The initiative supported medicines, transfusion sets, investigations, vaccinations, and holistic medical care for 34 children.
2.1.3. HEALTHCARE & ETN INITIATIVES(Rotary Service Month)
Highlights
• 1,238 Thalassemia tests conducted
• Support provided for 34 children
• Medicines, diagnostics, and healthcare assistance supported through CSR partnerships
Major Support Partner
• Sun Pharma
AYUSHMAN BHARAT & VAY VANDANA CAMP(Rotary Service Month)
Outcomes
• 162 health cards processed
• Around 380 beneficiaries supported
• Participation from 7 Rotary Clubs
• Supported by 53 Rotary volunteers
RCC & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
The club formed two Rotary Community Corps (RCCs) to strengthen grassroots engagement, youth leadership, and citizen participation.
RCC NAVI MUMBAI SHAPERS COLLABORATION
Key Initiatives
• Inspiring Talks Series
• Mangrove Clean-Up & Awareness Drives
PROJECT DIGITAL SAMVAD
Conducted with Saath Saath Foundation focusing on:
• Digital awareness
• Student engagement
• Community learning
• Digital access initiatives
PUBLIC IMAGE INITIATIVE
END POLIO ILLUMINATION PROJECT
The club conceptualized and led the illumination of the NMMC Headquarters, Belapur in support of Rotary’s global End Polio campaign.
GRANTS & GLOBAL PARTICIPATION
District Grant
• Digital education support for tribal school at Karjat.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
• District Award for End Polio Illumination Project
• Silver Club Award at District “Shukriya” Event
• Rotary International Citation – Club Excellence Award
• NMMC Recognition for environmental contributions
VISION AHEAD
The Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Joy of Giving continues to work toward creating meaningful and sustainable impact through:
• Service
• Sustainability
• Fellowship
• Collaboration
• Community leadership
“Service Above Self”