SAFE & RT2C celebrated Women’s Day with an inspiring gathering of artisans, craft workers, employees, and women from the Chhainavi workshop and Sabitri Sarbar from Akarbad’s tribal community. The event featured impactful words from esteemed speakers, each reinforcing the significance of empowerment, identity, and financial independence.

-) “Empowerment comes from financial stability—so does freedom.” – Gautam Sen
-) “May you always be blessed with good health and happiness.” – Dr. Rekha Agarwal
-) “Strive for growth, focus on increasing sales, and work towards financial independence.” – Supriya Biswas
-) “The color pink represents Personal Identity—once we learn to say ‘no,’ we become unstoppable.” – Dr. Dipayan Dey
-) “Retaining our identity amidst societal and familial pressures is a journey worth taking.” – Shreya Ghosh

A special highlight of the event was the felicitation of Sabitri Sabar by Amrita Chatterjee, marking the launch of a new Producer Organization (PO) for the Sabar tribal women’s community in Akarbad, Purulia.

Here’s to a world where women are celebrated every day!