International Women’s Day Celebration
The I’mPossible Gender Camp united women and young girls living with HIV from across Karnataka with conversations on education and careers. International Women’s Day was marked by this gathering of women and young girls living with HIV from across Karnataka. Led by the I’mPossible women Fellows, the theme focused on ‘Educate and Enable Girls’, fostering discussions on supporting young women in education and career advancement. The camp concluded with a call to action by the I’mPossible Fellows.
Agenda
09:45 am | Plenary
I’mPossible Program and Gender Empowerment – Dr. Michael Raj, Program Coordinator, RISHI Foundation
Education and Importance of Financial Stability – Ms. Jacintha Jayachandran Founder and Trustee of HopeWorks Foundation
RISHI Foundation vision for girls: Enabling Changemakers – Chitra Talwar, Board Member, RISHI Foundation
11.00 am | Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities in Enabling Girls towards Self-Empowerment
Facilitators
Ms. Siddha Sannigrahi, Research Associate, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
Ms. Meena Rosa, Education Assistant, RISHI Foundation
Panelists
Ms. Parvati, widowed single mother who supported her daughter’s education
Ms. Gowthami, student dance artiste who overcame health barriers to fulfill her dream
Ms. Meghana, Senior Captain, Positive Running, runner who champions girls to run
Ms. Mala, Mother and Homemaker
Ms. Kacie Filian, Masters Student of Public Health, Johns Hopkins, athlete
12.00 pm | The Magic of Women’s Empowerment
Sandeep MP, Fellow, I’mPossible Program
12.45 pm | Closing Remarks
Sahana, Captain of Positive Running Program
Nirmala and Priyanka, Fellows of the I’mPossible Fellowship Program
Call to Action
We, young women with support from the I’m Possible Fellowship, commit to advancing gender equality and empowering girls and young women so they may have the same opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives.
We pledge to provide equal knowledge, access to quality healthcare, and nutritional support for young men and women alike.
We will ensure livelihood opportunities through education and career support, equipping young men and women with the tools to achieve financial independence.
Together, let’s amplify the voices of the youth within our community, fostering leadership and nurturing champions of gender equality, to ensure that no girl or young woman is left behind.