Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Venue: The Trident, Bandra Kurla Complex
Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Entry: Free
The American Club for International Women (ACIW Mumbai) proudly announces the 13th edition of its flagship fundraiser, the ACIW Charity Shopping Mela, taking place on Saturday, December 13 at The Trident, BKC. This highly anticipated women-led event brings together Mumbai’s expat community, local families, artisans, entrepreneurs, and socially conscious consumers for a vibrant one-day celebration of creativity, culture, and community impact.
This year’s Mela will feature more than 50 curated brands across fashion, jewellery, home décor, wellness, gourmet food, children’s activities, and artisan handicrafts. The event will also highlight the work of impactful grassroots NGOs, including reCharkha – The EcoSocial Tribe, Women’s India Trust, YODA, The Akanksha Foundation, Goonj, Karmann, and several others working toward sustainability, women’s empowerment, disability inclusion, education, and rural livelihoods.
A major highlight of the 2025 edition is ACIW’s fundraising focus on the JVS Menstrual Health Project in Mankhurd, which provides adolescent girls and women in underserved communities with access to menstrual products, health education, hygiene awareness, and community capacity-building. Funds raised during the Mela will also support pediatric cancer patients, animal rescue efforts, and disability skill-building programs, reflecting ACIW’s long-standing commitment to grassroots impact.
Visitors can expect an immersive cultural experience with holiday-themed workshops, including snow globe creation, cookie decorating, and a puppet show with a special visit from Santa Claus. Adults can enjoy tarot readings, a mocktail bar, raffles, and curated holiday shopping with brands such as Shazé, Charak & Moha, RangTitlee, Pause Café, Khajano, and more, all accompanied by complimentary wine and raffle prizes.
The ACIW Charity Shopping Mela attracts a diverse audience of expatriates, diplomats, business leaders, Mumbai residents, and conscious consumers. With free entry and a full program of experiences, it offers a festive and meaningful outing for families and individuals alike.
Quote from ACIW:
“Our Mela isn’t just a shopping event; it’s a celebration of global and local communities coming together to uplift grassroots initiatives. It reflects the power of women-led volunteerism and the belief that every contribution, big or small, can help transform lives,” said the ACIW Board.
The ACIW Charity Shopping Mela continues to be a beacon of community connection, cultural exchange, and philanthropic action, reaffirming its place as one of Mumbai’s most beloved holiday traditions.
