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Ms.
Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar (Patron Trustee)
Former Mayor of Mumbai, Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar is a High Court
Advocate and Chairperson of Maharashtra State Women’s Commission. Her
focus lies in implementing Government Schemes specially formulated for
Women and Children in Maharashtra.
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Ms.
Maya Shahani (Chairperson Emeritus & Founder Trustee,
WMPP)
Chairperson, Sage Foundation
www.TheSageFoundation.com
As a Board member of 22 leading Educational Institutes in Mumbai, Maya has
focused her attention on bringing about a Holistic Approach to Education.
WMPP and Shahani Trust is providing support to a number of under
privileged children in Maharashtra.
E-Mail:
maya@shahanigroup.com
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Ms.
Shakun Narain Kimatrai (Chairperson and Founder Trustee)
Is a known Spiritual Scholar, Author and has an active website called
"Dal
sabzi for the aatman", www.dalsabzi.com
She believes that Spiritual Enlightenment will go a long
way in bringing about Peace and Prosperity for Humankind. She actively
promotes Gems of All religions in Schools, Clubs, Colleges and Business
Houses.
Shakun's Bio-data
E-Mail:
shakun@kimatrai.com
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Mr. Ram
Maheshwary (Managing Trustee, Founder Trustee)
A Gold Medalist in Mechanical Engineering and MBA from IIM, Ahmedabad, he
is the General Manager of Times of India, Mumbai. He focuses on the
overall development of the Movement.
E-Mail : ram.maheshwary@timesgroup.com
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Dr.
Zeenat Shaukat Ali (Vice Chairperson and Founder Trustee)
Dr. Zeenat Ali is a professor of Islamic Studies at St Xaviers College,
Mumbai, and is a known international scholar on the subject of Islam and
high status granted to Islamic Women in the Quran.
E-Mail: ali_zeenat@hotmail.com
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Ms.
Leena Prabhoo (Secretary General and Founder
Trustee.)
Provides strategic action plans for the Movement, has written the Preamble
for Women’s Movement for Peace and Prosperity and is actively promoting
Rural Development and Good Governance. Provides Online Emotional
Counseling on her website
www.write2god.com
E-Mail: leena@write2god.com
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Sri
Pavitra (Trustee)
Sri Pavitra is a 23-year-old Brahmacharini of the Golden Age Foundation.
She is a highly spiritual person with a keen intellect and a compassion
for humanity.
E-Mail:
pavitraji@indiatimes.com
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Brahma
Kumari Meera (Trustee)
B K Meeraji is the the director of 'Brahma Kumaris Santacruz Centre' and
its associated branches in Mumbai. She joined the institution of Bhrama
kumaris in 1963.
E-Mail: bkmeera@vsnl.com
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Mr. Joe
Rodrigues (Trustee)
(He has since resigned)
Mr. Joseph.B.Rodrigues, better known as Joe, is Director of Breakthrough
Communication Services Pvt. Ltd. He has a rich and varied experience of
conducting Seminars all over India and other parts of the world for more
than 20 years.
E-Mail :
breaktru@bom3.vsnl.net.in
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Ms.
Vipula I Kadri (Trustee)
(deceased)
A member of WIPSA (Women’s Initiative for Peace in South Asia), Vipula
has invested more than 20 years in bettering the condition of Women in
Rural India. She networks with more than 250 NGO’s nationally to promote
protection of Girl Child.
Regret to inform that she has passed on
and left a void in the Movement. We shall miss her.
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Ms.
Anjali Raina (Trustee)
Currently a Director (Training) with Citibank India, Anjali is responsible
for training, change management and communication. She is in the Bank's
management committee.
E-Mail: anjali.raina@citicrop.com
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Dr.
Naina Athalye (Trustee)
Naina Athalye is Senior program officer at the Sophia Center for women's
Studies and Development, Sophia college. She has a PhD in psychology. She
is a trainer and counselor.
E-Mail : nayantara_in@yahoo.com
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Ms.
Sonal Sheth (Trustee)
Co-ordinator i-I (individual to Infinity)movement of Times Foundation. She
organizes Spiritual & Self development courses for individuals and
workshops for NGO's to help broaden there vision, so that they can work
more effectively in serving society.
E-Mail : sonal.sheth@timesgroup.com
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Ms.
Aarti Hundalani
(Trustee)
Aarti is an artist and a fashion designer, with extensive knowledge on
spirituality and well-being. She has a deep interest in the medical field
and does voluntary work at the Breach Candy Hospital and Times Foundation.
E-Mail : aartihundalani@hotmail.com
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Ms.
Prema Iyer (Trustee)
Prema Iyer, Treasurer and Liaisons activities undertaken by WMPP and Times Foundation
and Trustee of WMPP.
E-Mail : alamelu.iyer@timesgroup.com
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4 0f the 5 Founder Trustees of WMPP
From left: Maya, Zeenat, Leena , Shakun
July 28th 2006
Three new trustees were added to the existing ones at a meeting held at
the Times of India Building.
We welcome in alphabetical order:
Ms Basanti Roy, Divisional Secretary of SSC Board
Ms Mallika Oberoi- Chief Vocation Co-ordinator for Mother Centers.
She has
been given the position of Chairperson to Jan Shikshan Sansthan
Sponsored by Ministry of HRD, Government of
India...Earlier
the Chairperson was Ms Bilkis Latif.
Ms Pratima Rajan-
Department of Preventive & Rehabilitation Medicine
www.sevenhillshospital.com
http://www.sevenhillshospital.com/mumbai/dept_of_preventive_rehabilitation.html
Health Co-ordinator for Mother Centers
Ms Sunita Godbole
Ms Uzma Naheed was appointed as Trustee
for a period of 3 years from 13th September, 2008.
The proposals were brought forward by Managing Trustee and
supported by all Trustees present.
In the above photograph,(left) Uzma Naheed and myself at that the
launch of IIWA (Iqra International Women Alliance) and the
release of Dadi Nani ki Kahaani in Urdu.
Ms Sunita Godbole was appointed for a period of 3 years from
2008.
In the above photograph (centre) , from left: Ms Sunita Godbole
with Shubha Raul
Ms Malika Oberoi was was appointed for a period of 3 years from
2008.
In the above photograph (right) Mailka (in blue outfit with
Sunita and son, Maya at the bhandaara organized for Colaba Slum
dwellers by Malika.
Above: A picture of some of the good people from Times
Foundation. Dec 2007
WMPP is a Movement spearheaded by dedicated volunteers eager to promote peace
and prosperity in the world.
WMPP and TF had a meeting of
School Principals at Bal Bhavan to discuss expansion of Mother Centers.
In the picture above from left: Sonal, Prema, Aarti, Sunita, Basanti, Pratima,
Mallika and Prajakta (5th Aug 2006)
Basanti Roy was appointed as Trustee
for a period of 3 years from 13th September, 2008.
A picture and short announcement appeared in The Mirror dated 6th Aug
2006
As the name suggests, WMPP is a movement, which was conceived under the umbrella of the Times of
India Foundation. It is initiated by Women in various fields
to bring about peace and prosperity in these troubled times. The time has come for women to take the lead.
I am not talking of Women’s liberation. In the Women’s Movement for Peace, we intend to take the men along
with us. We, women have more compassion, more love and less of an ego. We have a keen sixth sense.
We know what and who is right and wrong and we are capable of swallowing our
pride, for a greater good. On a lighter vein, I would like to quote what Alice
Thomas Ellis has said:
"Men were made for war. Without it they wandered greyly about, getting
under the feet of the women, who were trying to organize the really important
things of life "
Deepak Chopra states:
…Simplistic as it may sound, the male principle of
aggression can only be healed by the feminine principle of nurturing and love…
GLOBALISING KNOWLEDGE FOR PEACE’
SAKE
Women's Movement for Peace and Prosperity under the aegis of Times Foundation
organizes Spiritual get-togethers at The Times of India Bldg,
D.N. Road, Fort, Mumbai, India.
The objective is to spread peace through Spiritual Upliftment. We invite
Education Institutions, Political Parties, various organizations, families,
individuals who if, and when inspired could spread the good word by making it
available to their various organizations, parties, families, buildings,
communities…
WHAT
THE SPRITUAL DESK HAS ACCOMPLISHED AND THE FUTURE VISION
Activities Carried Out:
Workshop
on Sufi Psychology (The Enneagram), January 4, 2003.
Happiness
of Mind, Body and Soul, December 28, 2002
Awakening
your higher sacred Self’: One- day course, September 7, 2002
A
Musical Path to Spirituality
Isha
Yoga Programme
Workshop on Sufi Psychology (The Enneagram)
On Saturday, January 4,
2003 at 2.30 pm, Naina Athalye, (Sophia center for women's studies and
development) conducted a mini workshop on Sufi psychology (the Enneagram).
Women were encouraged to
attend the workshop, which provided insights into spiritual and personality
development. The Enneagram helps one find out what type of personality one
belongs to. It is a wonderful tool to delve deep into one's psyche and get back
in touch with the child in us. Naina Athalye did a great job, and proposes to
continue the workshop on a more intense level.
Happiness
of Mind, Body and Soul, December 28, 2002
Women's Movement for Peace and Prosperity met
Mr. Arjan Advani (ex GM ICICI) on December 28, 2002.
Mr. Advani, who is also the chairman and
founder of ‘Share Foundation’, Times of India building, he conducted a
mini-workshop on the ‘happiness of mind, body and soul’, wherein he freely
distributed happiness. Participants also learned various techniques to keep
their mind and body healthy. They also learned the ancient art of Sujok to keep
them healthy.
Awakening
your higher scared Self’: One- day course, September 7, 2002
Women’s
Movement for Peace and Prosperity along with Media Moves organized a day- long
course on ‘Awakening your higher sacred Self’, conducted by The Golden Age
Foundation on September 7, 2002.
It
has been observed that the root cause for all problems is the alienation from
one’s own- self. The mission of the Golden Age Foundation is to bring about a
profound change in women by awakening them to their own inner potential, so that
they can play a crucial role in uplifting the family and in turn the society.
The course covered the following subject:
•
Esoteric principles revealed by Sri Kalki
• Powerful meditation techniques to awaken your spiritual energies
• Opening the mystical dimension
• Holistic healing of the mind, body and spirit
• Discovering a communion with your higher sacred self
• Experiencing higher states of consciousness like bliss and love
A
Musical Path to Spirituality
Shakun
Narain gave a talk on 'A Musical Path to Spirituality', on January 11, 2003.
On
this occasion Mr. Chandru Atma, the recipient of The Golden Voice Award
enthralled the audience with his mellifluous voice that transported listeners to
a by-gone era that of Saigal. According to Ms. Shakun, “There are two types of
sound: Anahata, the unheard sound and Ahata. The Vedas believe that the planets
move or stand on the balance of sound. Om was the first spiritual sound gifted
to mankind. Music is called Ahata. Sensitive people, who created man-made music,
got the notes from birds, animals and nature. Music brings us closer to
Divinity.”
Isha Yoga Programme
An Introductory
Session was organized on January 18, 2003. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev had designed
the programme, which according to him was not to be learned, but experienced. It
didn't require a change of lifestyle, belief or religion.Inagural
activities of WMPP:
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Peace
March-Azad Maidan, Mumbai May 11,2004
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Kavita
Khanna at theWorkshop for strategy formation
There
are various Methodologies that
WMPP
has adopted to realize its vision:
Education
Seminar in Lonavla
on Quality Education
Women
Empowerment
Career
option for urban women (Banking)
Career
Communal
Harmony
Good
Governance
Spiritual
Upliftment
Health
Welfare and Population
Spiritual
Upliftment
Promotes Gems of All Religions and Value
Education in Schools, Colleges and various communities. People need to look
within themselves and listen to their conscience. They need to clear their
hearts of hate, desire, mistrust and make way for compassion, unity and peace
within their families and communities.
THE VISION
by Shakun Narain:
‘My vision extends beyond the horizon.
Along with my set of good speakers I need to spread the concept of Spirituality
to schools, colleges, corporates and to our next-door neighbors. We are working
on a workshop ‘Gems of all Faiths’, whose aim is to highlight the
similarities of Religions. We are planning on an inter-collegiate essay
competition, which will encourage students to delve deeper into their beliefs,
and celebrate the similarities of faiths! I have released a book ‘Dadi Nani ki
kahaani’ which will educate the citizens of tomorrow with the same message:
That all Religions teach love, and that we need to reach out to one another, to
preserve the planet that we live in. We need your hand, to help us follow the
dream! The dream that we must turn into reality!’
Speaking at the Rotary Clubs on 'Gems of Faiths'
Women's Movement's activities,
