SAMMAN Bhopal,celebrated the incredible strength of women to strengthen the foundation of the society with the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” on international woman’s day, with 500 and above community women and women associated with JKMSS Cooperative Society.
Fr Simon James the Director welcomed the distinguished guests and all participants, with words of appreciation and honour.
NidhiShrivastava(DSP Fingerprints Bureau, Bhopal) was the chief guest. Neelima Saraf (Inspector 23rd Battalion, Bhopal) and Richa Jain (DSP Cyber) were the Guests of honour.The women were enlightened with information provided on fingerprint and cybercrime by the guests. Swetha Agrawal the resource person addressed women related health issues.
Archbishop AAS Durairaj SVD the key speaker for the event pinpointed the outstanding contribution made by SAMMAN NGO in the lives of women in Bhopal.The community women were appreciated with shield and certificates for successful functioning of their Self Help Groups.The trainees at tailoring and beautician centre, run by SAMMAN, were also awarded with certificates. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ritu Gujar.
The event was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm with women giving dance performances, skits, songs etc.
SAMMAN, Bhopal strives for gender equality through its community driven initiatives and organises such programmes throughout the year for empowerment of women. It was indeed a noble day organized by SAMMAN whose aim is to empower the female and enable them to feel valued and appreciated.