World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2nd, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and understanding. In 2025, the global community continues to focus on spreading awareness and supporting individuals with autism, their families and the professionals who assist them in navigating the challenges […]
On Saturday, 29th March 2025, Lady Butterworth and Dr Rajni Rijal had the pleasure of attending the 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Women’s Association (SLWA) at the High Commission of Sri Lanka. As an affiliate of the SLWA, The Women’s Council (TWC) was proud to be part of this significant occasion. […]
On 25th March, the CII 2025 participants organised an unforgettable Sports Day, bringing together the children from the ADAPT Bandra Centre for a day filled with excitement. The children competed with enthusiasm, cheered each other on, and created memories that will last a lifetime. It was a true celebration of teamwork, energy, and pure fun! […]
World Down Syndrome Day 2025 was celebrated on Friday, March 21st, with the theme “With Us Not For Us.” The global event aimed to raise awareness about the rights, inclusion, and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome. It highlighted the importance of empowering people with Down syndrome to be active participants in their communities, advocating […]
Over the past few days, Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, has been celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world. Known for its joyous spirit and playful traditions, Holi brings people together, transcending boundaries of age, culture, and nationality. In India, the festival took on an even more special significance this year, with our chairman, […]
TWC Honorary Training Advisor Rachel Tainsh led a meaningful training session with participants of the CII program whilst in Mumbai. During this session, Rachel explored the UNICEF Parenting Support Framework, focusing on key messages that are essential for supporting parents in their crucial role. One of the key topics of discussion was how parents, particularly […]
Dr. Rajni Rijal, the Chairman of TWC, visited the outreach centre in Dharavi, a slum area in Mumbai, where she met with several remarkable individuals. One such individual was Gulab, the Outreach Coordinator, who was born in Dharavi. Despite facing resistance from her elder family members, she was given the opportunity to attend school. Gulab […]
On Wednesday 5th March, TWC Chairman Dr. Rajni Rijal and TWC Honorary Advisor to the Training Program had the pleasure of meeting and catching up with two inspiring individuals—Malini Chib and Dr. Mithu Alur. Their efforts are the reason why ADAPT exists today and continues to make a profound impact. Malini, born with cerebral palsy […]
On Tuesday, 4th March, Rachel Tainsh, TWC Honorary Training Advisor, delivered a session about emotion regulation to the CII participants. The focus was on how to support parents of children with disabilities. With a background in child development and disability Rachel has worked internationally in a number of different contexts and is passionate about infant […]
On 4th March, Dr. Rajni Rijal and Rachel Tainsh met with the participants from various countries to reflect on their CII journey thus far. The meeting provided a platform for the participants to share their experiences, challenges, and successes encountered during the program. Each participant had the opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations with Dr. […]
On Tuesday, March 4th, TWC Chairman Rajni Rijal, a professional dentist, took the lead in delivering an invaluable oral health workshop for children with special and additional needs at the ADAPT Bandra Centre. With a focus on improving dental hygiene and awareness, Dr. Rijal guided the children through practical lessons on oral health, making it […]
On Monday, 3rd March, Chairman Dr. Rajni Rijal and TWC Honorary Advisory to the Training Program, Rachel Tainsh, visited the children at the ADAPT Bandra Centre. The visit was a heartwarming occasion aimed at supporting and encouraging the children, who benefit from the services provided by ADAPT. The ADAPT Bandra Centre is a renowned organisation […]
On Saturday, 1st March, TWC Chairman Dr. Rajni Rijal and TWC Honorary Advisor to the Training Programme, Rachel Tainsh, arrived in Mumbai for a special visit to ADAPT. They were warmly received by the ADAPT team and the CII 2025 participants, and had the unique opportunity to participate in the Mongolian New Year celebrations. This […]
It has been four weeks since the CII 2025 course participants arrived in Mumbai, and the experience has been nothing short of eventful. With so much happening, we haven’t had the chance to share all the updates, but here are some key highlights so far: The journey continues, and we look forward to more enriching […]
On Tuesday, 21st January, the inauguration ceremony of the Community Initiative in Inclusion (CII) 2025 course took place in Mumbai. This prestigious event marked a significant milestone in advancing community disability services across the Asia-Pacific region. Supported by The Women’s Council, the CII course is set to empower trainees and planners in the field of […]
The CII 2025 course commenced on Monday, 13th January 2025, bringing together participants from across Asia Pacific countries. Hosted in Mumbai, the program aims to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and skill development for the participants. Attendees arrived in the city over the weekend, gearing up for an engaging three months of learning, networking, and interactive sessions. […]
On 19th April 2024, ADAPT hosted the Valedictory Ceremony for the CII 2024 course. It was a lovely ceremony celebrating all of the work the participants had undertaken over the past three months. Several participants presented at the event, sharing their experience and thanks for their participation on the course. Congratulations to all the participants on their work […]
The CII participants were fortunate to attend an educational session on dental health with Dr Rajni Rijal, The Women’s Council Chairman. Rajni is a dentist by profession and was able to talk to the participants around the importance of maintaining good oral health. Rajni used various props to enable her to demonstrate to the participants […]
6 February 2024
TWC were kindly presented letters from the CII 2024 course participants, sharing their gratitude towards TWC for the work they are doing to help them learn, grow and develop. Here are some of their lovely cards and letters. We thank the participants for all their kind words. You all inspire us so much! January 2024
Rachel Tainsh spent the first week with the CII 2024 participants where she taught several group sessions, held 1:1s and got to know the course participants. In Rachel’s role as TWC’s Honorary Training Advisor, she taught on ‘Early Childhood Care and Development’ as well as ‘Child and Family Centered Approach’. The focus of the training […]
TWC proudly supported the inauguration of the 2024 CII course in Mumbai at the end of January 2024 alongside ADAPT. TWC were proud to have Rachel Tainsh, our Advisor to the Training Programme in attendance, alongside the 21 participants from 10 countries across Asia Pacific and Kenya. Key leaders of the course including Dr Alur […]
The CII participants took part in the TATA Mumbai Marathon in their first few days in Mumbai. ADAPT were the facilitators for the ‘Champions with Disability Race’. Many individuals living with disabilities took part in this race including the CII 2024 participants. A great event to get the energy flowing! 21 January 2024
An extremely heart warming few days to bring the new year in, as we saw the participants arrive in Mumbai from their home countries to get settled in ahead of the commencement of the CII 2024 course. Participants have been arriving from Kyrgyzstan, Nagaland, Malaysia, Cambodia, India, Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Kenya. 20 January […]
