Women Empowerment Archives

Diana Awardee Aditi Gera rose above toxicity to find sisterhood through Empowerette

by sekhar | Apr 15, 2022

(April 15, 2022) “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me..,” said legendary American animator, Walt Disney, on the many challenges he overcame on his journey to success. For the 21-year-old Aditi...

A ‘doodh’ entrepreneur: How Shraddha Dhawan grew her farm revenue 24 times

by Ranjani Rajendra | Mar 20, 2022

(March 20, 2022) Trailblazing into the male domain, milking buffaloes, and riding a bike to deliver milk, Shraddha Dhawan, a native of Nighoj village, near Pune, has established herself as a unique entrepreneur. The 23-year-old village entrepreneur had entered the...

Petal talk on sustainability: How Diana Awardee Sriya Donepudi’s Ankh recycled flowers

by sanjana | Feb 10, 2022

(February 10, 2022) Flower recycling is fuelling innovation and creativity – Incense sticks, herbs and flower-infused teas, potpourri, and much more. For the sprightly UNICEF ambassador Sriya Donepudi, these ideas struck a chord when she set out to finish her...