Women’s Cell (WINGS)

The Mahindra Pride Classroom, in collaboration with the Naandi Foundation, conducted a six-day Employability Skill Training Programme for the UG final-year girl students of Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College, Cherpunkal, from 24th to 29th November at the H1 Yoga Hall. The programme, coordinated by Dr. Shalima, Women Cell Coordinator, and led by corporate trainer Ms. Riyana Ansar, aimed to empower female students by equipping them with essential job-readiness and life skills. A total of 19 students participated in the training. Over the six days, the trainer covered a wide range of topics including interview skills, CV/resume making, group discussion preparation, money management, communication techniques, critical thinking, and various group activities designed to enhance teamwork, confidence, and professional behaviour. The students actively participated in mock interviews, group discussion practices, role plays, and other interactive exercises, which helped them develop practical understanding and workplace readiness. Overall, the programme proved to be a meaningful and impactful initiative that contributed significantly to empowering female students with employability skills and preparing them for future career opportunities.

The Department of Social Work, Women Cell, Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College, in association with Archana Women’s Centre  organized an awareness programme titled “Voices of Empowerment” on 24th September 2025 at 3:00 PM. The event was held at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School.The session focused on the topic “Awareness on Gender and Dowry Prohibition Act”, aiming to sensitize students and the community about gender equality and the legal frameworks that protect individuals from dowry-related injustices.

 The resource person for the session was Adv. Shiny Gopi, who delivered an insightful presentation highlighting key aspects of the Dowry Prohibition Act, legal rights, and the importance of social awareness in combating gender-based discrimination.Total 48 students were participated in the program.The initiative was a commendable effort to promote social responsibility and awareness among youth and community members, emphasizing the collective role in eradicating social evils like dowry and promoting gender equality.

The Department of Social Work, in association with the Women Cell and Film Club, organized a film screening titled “Asangadithar” on 19th August at St. Jovan Mini Theatre. The film, directed by Kunjila Mascillamani and featuring Srinda and Viji Penkkootu in lead roles, aimed to raise awareness about the discrimination faced by women and emphasized the importance of basic rights and dignity in the workplace.A total of 41 students participated in the program.

 The faculty coordinators, Dr. M. P. Shalima, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Women Cell Coordinator, and Sunu K. S., Assistant Professor, Department of Film and Media Studies, ensured the smooth conduct of the event. After the screening, students Anu Johnson, Joseph Bobby, Cicy, and Samson Vargheese presented insightful reviews, highlighting the realistic portrayal of women’s struggles, the inspiring performances by the cast and the relevance of the film’s message for promoting gender equality and dignity at work.

8th March, considered as International Women’s Day. This day brings many things for women – a cause for celebration, a reason to pause and re-evaluate a remembrance, an inspiration and a time to be honored, loved and admired. To honor womanhood, Women Cell of BVM Holy Cross College, Cherpunkal, has celebrated the International Women’s Day on Friday,15th March, 2024 in the college Theater.

For the event, the chief guest was Smt. V. Vigneshwari IAS, Kottayam district collector and the guest of honor were Dr. Rev. Baby Sebastian (College Principal), Miss Deepa Babu (Head of the department of Social Work), Miss Reshma (Assistant Professor cum Coordinator of WINGS) to make the event livelier. The event took place in the presence of honorable dignitaries and fellow students. Dr. Rev. Baby Sebastian, principal of BVM Holy Cross College, welcomed and introduced the chief guest of the day. Miss Deepa babu, Head of the department of Social work has delivered the felicitation speech.

On the same occasion the chief guest Smt. V. Vigneshwari IAS shared her tales of struggle and success during the interactive session with the students. She has also mentioned the importance of gender equality and explained how it is important for a healthy society. The collector addressed that there should be a balance between career and family and without the family support women cannot achieve success.

Before winding up the event, a gift of gratitude was presented to the respected collector by the 6th semester BSW students. Miss Reshma has delivered the vote of thanks. Event enthusiastically and successfully coordinated by the faculty coordinator Miss Reshma (Coordinator of WINGS)

The Women’s Club WINGS at BVM Holy Cross College conducted a comprehensive survey on 19/09/2023. The survey aimed at improving the functioning of the Women’s Club itself and addressing the challenges faced by women students at our college. This survey was an important step in ensuring that the club’s activities are aligned with the needs and aspirations of our female students. 

Literacy Check- Survey

WINGS in association with HOPES conducted a survey named “Disseminating Literacy” on 16/09/2023 on behalf of International Literacy Day. The women cell coordinator guided 21 students in this survey. The survey was conducted among community people in Mutholy panchayat in the fifth ward. The objective of the survey was to know how many people are literate in the mentioned ward, and the importance of education among the community people. And to create an awareness among the students about how a community gives priority for education.

Women Cell conducted an extension activity on behalf of World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) in Cherpunkal town. ‘CREATING HOPE’ is the official name of the program with the theme Creating Hope Through Action. The program’s main goal was to raise awareness about suicide prevention. The students who are members of the Women Cell created small slips with motivating quotes and hope-creating images and distributed them among random women in Cherpunkal town on 14^th September 2023.

As part of “Teacher’s Day” celebration WINGS organized a program called “A Letter to beloved teachers” in the college on 04.09.2023. 

 Faculty coordinator : Ms. Reshma K S

Student coordinator : Ms. Mrunalini Saji

Women’s cell named ‘WINGS’conducted a webinar on ” NGO Interventions on Empowerment of Women” on July 28, 2023. The ultimate aim of conducting such an awareness class was to give orientation to students on the NGOs that work for the protection and empowerment of women; they shouldn’t feel that women are alone and unable to handle situations as members of society. Mr. Sajo Joy KAPS State Governing Body Member was the resource person.

WINGS in association with IQAC, conducted an interview session with the 25^th national tug of war champions Ms. Minha Fathima, Ms. Lenha Fathima and Ms. Ananya K  (sub juniors). The event was conducted on July 28, 2023, Friday, at 11:00 a.m. through Google Meet. The ultimate aim of conducting such an interview was to inspire talented individuals to dream and make efforts to achieve success.

Women Cell conducted a workshop on paper seed pen making on July 27, 2023, Thursday, at 9:00 a.m. in the S2 MSW B batch class room. The ultimate aim of conducting such a workshop is to make participants aware of the role of each individual in creating a sustainable environment and how paper seed pens can be made.

The three day’s stitching and embroidery class was organized by WINGS Club (Women Inspiring Nations Growth and Success) from 24^th July 2023. The main purpose of the program was to provide free stitching classes to the female students of the college who are interested in stitching and embroidery work and to enhance their artistic sense. It was a very well-planned class and many students gratefully participated in this three day’s stitching class. Anitta Abraham was the resource person

BVM Holy Cross College, Cherpunkal, WINGS club inauguration for the year 2023-24 was conducted on 21-06-2023. Smt. Angha Kolath was the guest- she is a prominent writer gave a motivational speech for women to fly high with their wings and inaugurated the programs for this academic year.