Rotaractors from Mithibai win “Yes, I am the Change” Awards

Rtr.Rajvi Mehta and Rtr.Tejas Mistry won two of the three Awards under the “Yes, I am the Change”  program of Yes Foundation for their short films on social change.  Along with a beautiful trophy, the winners were handed a cheque of Rs.100,000/- each at the Award Ceremony held before the Rotaract District Conference on Sunday, 24^th January, 2016 at K.C.College Auditorium, Mumbai.

YES! i am the CHANGE (YIAC) is the flagship program of YES FOUNDATION (promoted by Yes Bank). Launched in 2013, YES! i am the CHANGE is a nationwide mindset transformation program to drive the spirit of positive social change amongst the youth through the medium of films.

As part of YIAC 101-Hour Social Filmmaking Challenge, filmmakers and amateurs make short films of up to 3 minutes duration on social causes which form an open repository of invaluable communication resources for Not-for-Profits. Most importantly, the process of participation and exposure to various social causes leads to the inner transformation of the youth, builds association with causes and makes them agents of social change.

Program Objectives : 

·         Inner transformation of the youth through exposure to social causes resulting in youth engagement for inclusive social development

·         Inspire filmmakers to make films for social change

·         Facilitate creation of high quality, communication resources for use of Not-for-Profits

President Rtr.Tina Roy of Rotaract Club of Mithibai College reacted thus.. “Yes! I am the Change (YIAC)  was a Marvelous and Momentous Experience for The Rotaract Club of Mithibai College.  More than 1000 students participated for the spectacular challenge from District 3140 out of which 3 best Videos were given awards – and two of those Awards came in our lap.  We are very super-excited!!”

Rotary Club of Bombay West, the Sponsors of Rotaract Club of Mithibai College, feel proud on their achievements and on behalf of all the members of the Club convey our congratulations and best wishes for many more such accomplishments.