International Women's Day

Building Resilience through Women Leadership

The International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year to observe women's success and part in cultural, political, social and economic development. It is also acknowledged to make people aware of women's rights and gender equality.

The theme of International Women's Day campaign 2021 is 'Choose To Challenge'. This states that the women are responsible for their own thoughts and actions everyday and they challenge the world everyday. The theme further signifies that women can choose to challenge gender bias and inequality in the world. People need to celebrate women's achievements and also make the world a better place to live in with equality.

International Women’s Day 2021 theme as per UN Women states that “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”. The theme celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to persistent pre-existing social and systemic barriers to women’s participation and leadership, new barriers have emerged with the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the world women are facing increased domestic violence, unpaid care duties, unemployment and poverty. Despite women making up a majority of front-line workers, there is disproportionate and inadequate representation of women in national and global COVID-19 policy spaces.

Women's Day Celebration in DHAN Central Office

As a part of International Women's Day, DHAN Foundation decided to celebrate the women-power with the theme - 'Choose to Challenge'.

The event was filled with joy and celebrations as various women both young and old shared their experiences of how they chose to challenge the odds at every phase of their life. Also, there were stellar performances by dynamic talented youngsters.

Speaking as a part of the event, DHAN's E.D. Mr. M.P. Vasimalai emphasized “humane” while greeting all women on the august occasion.

He stated that in 200 different locations in the country, the grand day is being celebrated by Kalanjiyam women groups. The theme of this year is “Choose to Challenge” and it does not stop by challenging by to act against the problems.

Women's Day Celebration in Madhugiri location

The International Women’s Day was celebrated in the Madhugiri location with the presence of guests like ANM Madhushree, Ashaworker Kamalamma, Agriculture Officer Hanumatharayappa, Panchayat president Manjula and School Headmaster Rangadhmiaha. ANM Madhushree, in her speech, stated the importance of celebrating women’s day highlighting the struggles and achievements in all walks of life. Asha Worker Ms. Kamalamma stated about the various strategies taken by the government for promoting small millets and their consumption. She also mentioned the Food Mela in which she has taken part last month and how much it was beneficial for giving awareness to members.

Women's Day Celebration Arunodaya Women’s Kalanjiam Federation

Women's Day Celebration Pavagada location

Pavagada celebrated Women’s Day with legal awareness sessions managed by senior advocate Ms. Manjula. She spoke on the importance of registration of birth and death of all members and many other useful aspects.

Women’s day celebration in Korategere Federation was marked with health awareness sessions. Sessions included anemia, cervical cancer, breast cancer-related awareness sessions by ANM Ms. Divya. Women Consolation Centre in charge Mrs. Veena madam shared about women’s rights and entitlements.

Women's Day Celebration - Korategere Federation

Women's Day Celebration - Siddaganga Location

Our colleagues from the Siddaganga federation celebrated Women’s Day with financial literacy knowledge. The Mutual President informed that all the Member and spouse insurance must be covered 100%. The SUHAM President informs that all the Health Activities must be conducted and the health camp which has to be organized in the Future.

Women's Day Celebration - Mysore Location

In Mysore Region around 400 members actively took part in the event. As a part of this event, senior Advocate Mrs. Pavitra addressed the occasion and spoke on Women’s rights and how women need to take a stand in the current century.

The Guestlist included Smt. Deepa G, Chief senior Judge, Hunsur court, Sri. Sannahanumegowda, additional judge, Hunsur, Sri. Girish, Executive officer, Taluk Panchayath, Hunsur, Smt. Rashmi, CDPO, W&C dev dept, Sri. Yoganne Gouda, President, BAR council, Sri. Vaibhav Kumar srivatsava, BM, Canara Bank ,Smt. Sukanya, KMM, Smt. Latha, MMKO, Periyapatna and Sri. Shankarprasad, RC

A new logo for Krishi Mitra Jeevidam FPO was released during the event. The FPO is aimed to be a Women-only FPO and will be a great step towards Women empowerment.

Vizag Region celebrated International Women’s Day by spending quality time with Widows, single women, and aged women. This was done to get sensitized to their issue and be more aware of their life. Vizag region has decided to work on uplifting their life in the current financial year.

As a part of the event, the women shared their emotional woes with the associates of DHAN. After listening to their worries, DHAN staff decided to work on solving their issues.

Women's Day Celebration - Vizag Region

Women's Day Celebration - Gulbarga Region

International Women's Day was celebrated at various locations in the Gulbarga region.

In the Yadgir location, food distribution was done to the lactating mothers at District Government Hospital. Around 30 members have benefitted from the activity.

In the Sedam location, handbags were distributed to 120 members by Canara Bank sedam and 21 groups loan sanctioned of around 1 crore.

In the Afzalpur location, training sessions were given for sheep and goat rearing for around 30 members.

Women's Day Celebration - Maharashtra

DHAN's Kalanjiam federations in Maharashtra celebrated International Women's Day with a message of health and nutrition!

Women's day celebrations were held with pomp and vigor at various federations in Solapur, Lohara, Mangalwedha, and Kalamb(Washi).

As a part of the events, various Kalanjiam groups were honored for participating in nutritious food exhibitions, for 100% savings, repayment. The ideal groups and active leaders were felicitated with certificates.

Also, a free health check-up camp was conducted with the family planning association of India in Solapur. Around 50 adolescent girls and 50 women participated in the event.

Women's Day Celebration - Madurai Rural

DHAN's Kalanjiam federations in Maharashtra celebrated International Women's Day with a message of health and nutrition!

Women's day celebrations were held with pomp and vigor at various federations in Solapur, Lohara, Mangalwedha, and Kalamb(Washi).

As a part of the events, various Kalanjiam groups were honored for participating in nutritious food exhibitions, for 100% savings, repayment. The ideal groups and active leaders were felicitated with certificates.

Also, a free health check-up camp was conducted with the family planning association of India in Solapur. Around 50 adolescent girls and 50 women participated in the event.

The Kalanjia samakhya President Mrs.Manjula and other Bods & cluster level leaders gathered at Asifabad Mahila Samakhya office and celebrated the event.

At Adilabad head quarter, NABARD DDM organised the event and in that event he facilitated our Indervelly Farmers Producer company chairperson Mrs.Thanubai for establishing the first Ginning Mill through FPO in India and achieving more than Rs.9.5 crores transactions in the FPO.

Women's Day Celebration - Asifabad