Events

Oct 31, 2017 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Lecture Hall - 410, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi

Gods in Shackles by Sangita Iyer is a documentary film that exposes the truth behind Kerala’s festivals where Asian elephants are tortured and exploited for profit in the name of religion and culture. Those who watch it are sure to be inspired to begin a shift in attitude towards these wonderful creatures.

Oct 06, 2017 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Modern School, Kanpur, Ram Gali, Near Kali Mandir, Kanpur

Humane & Animal Welfare Education Program at Modern School, Kanpur

Sep 14, 2017 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lecture Hall 527, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi

"Where the Elephant Sleeps" is a documentary about the agony that elephants at the Amber Fort in Jaipur, INDIA, go through, day after day while trying to give a joy ride to tourists who come from far and wide. This screening is done by NSS-IITD in association with STRAW India.

Feb 18, 2017 @ 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friendicoes SECA Gurgaon (Animal Hospital & Sanctuary), Gurgaon, Haryana

Thirty one students from IIT Delhi visited Friendicoes Animal sanctuary, Gurgaon on Saturday the 18th of February for a one-on-one meeting with the resident dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, monkeys, rabbits and a few birds. Their interaction was one of warmth and friendliness - an excellent way to inculcate compassion for animals.

Feb 14, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Lecture Hall 510, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi

STRAW India in collaboration with the NSS-IIT Delhi, New Delhi, will be screening the 94 minutes film, Racing Extinction, an Eco-thriller that examines the role of human beings in mass extinction of at least half of the world’s species.

Jan 13, 2017 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Convention Center, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

STRAW India in collaboration with the Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, will be screening the 94 minutes film, Racing Extinction, an eco-thriller that examines the role of human beings in mass extinction of at least half of world’s species.

Nov 11, 2016 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Lecture Hall 510, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi

STRAW India, as part of it outreach programs to promote awareness about animal welfare and environmental preservation, screened a 34-minutes documentary film titled, “the Plastic Cow,” for the benefit of students of the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. This was done in association with NSS - IITD. The screening was followed by a discussion and Q & A session consisting of Rukmini Sekhar, a writer and well known animal activist who is a member of the Plastic Cow team, Kunal Vohra, Director of the fi

Oct 04, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Auditorium, DAV Public School, R.K. Puram, New Delhi

On the important occasion of World Animal Day on October 4th, 2016, STRAW organized an animal themed event with DAV Public School, R.K. Puram, New Delhi. Students from primary school were sensitized towards animals through activities as simple as coloring worksheets of animals with an important message attached, along with a small talk on what their favorite animal is and why. Documentaries were shown to the middle school students, followed by a discussion, which made them more aware about the feelings of a

Sep 09, 2016 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM NIIT Foundation, DLF Phase - 3, Gurgaon

STRAW India as part of it outreach programs to promote awareness about animal welfare and environmental preservation, screened a 34-minutes documentary film titled, “the Plastic Cow,” for the benefit of students of the National Institute of InformationTechnology (NIIT), Gurgaon. This was done in association with NSS - IITD. The screening was followed by a discussion and Q & A session.

Jul 09, 2016 @ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Community Centre, Sector B-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070

Nearly fifty children in the age group of 5 to 12 participated in a painting and drawing workshop at Sector B1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi in July 2016. The most important thing they learnt is that animals feel as much pain as we do and hence we have to be kind and compassionate to them.