Mary Kom releases book on woman
Source: The Sangai Express / Agencies
New Delhi, February 05 2015:
Five time world champion and Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom along with Vittorio Colao, CEO, Vodafone Group Plc, launched 'Women of Pure Strength', a coffee table book by Vodafone Foundation at a special event.
This book, second in a special series focusing exclusively on women empowerment, chronicles tales of 50 inspirational women from across the country.
Each of these women have overcome several odds - social, cultural, economic, familial - to emerge as a game changer in their chosen field - entrepreneurship, technology, corporate leadership, education, social work and governance.
From Reena Sahariya's victory in the Panchayat elections - the first ever for a woman from a particularly vulnerable tribe; to Meera Jatav's newspaper written, designed, and distributed by rural dalit and Kol women from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; to collation of 50 disabled-friendly websites by Shilpi Kapoor's largely differently-abled team; and lighting up an entire village through solar products retailed by Ajaita Shah's social enterprise; the success stories featured in 'Women of Pure Strength ' illustrate how astutely women can steer the mast amidst waves of diverse social and cultural milieu.
Chief guest MC Mary Kom who is also featured in the book, said, "It is an honour to be a part of the movement for women empowerment, which is perhaps the mission statement for a new India.
All the women featured in the book are real achievers whose stories will motivate several others for time to come.
I thank the Vodafone Foundation for this pioneering initiative to raise awareness about the cause in such a unique way and wish them all success in future endeavours" .
Speaking at the occasion, Vittorio Colao, CEO, Vodafone Group Plc said, "Around the world, mobile telephony has transformed society, enabled economic development and fostered individual wellbeing.
Women with access to mobile phones feel more secure, connected and empowered.
They utilise its benefits to improve their own lives, and those of their families and community.
Women of Pure Strength is our way of recognizing and applauding such achievements and achievers.
My heartiest congratulations to all the women achievers present here today and featured in the book.
This is our second book in a proposed series and reiterates Vodafone's commitment to empowering women for catalysing positive social and economic change" .
The launch of the book also marked the culmination of Red Rickshaw Revolution 2, Vodafone Foundation's flagship campaign on women empowerment and reiterates its commitment to drive positive social and economic change.