NRI Vasavi Association @ India; all set to execute service projects for women’s history month

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, NRIVA’s Srujana (Women’s) Team and Seva Team have partnered to execute numerous service projects in India. These initiatives encompass providing essential supplies for pregnant women, extending support to the elderly, and distributing meals to the less fortunate. Meanwhile, NRIVA Srujana teams across North America are marking Women’s History Month with a series of events throughout March.

NRIVA teams have facilitated the following endeavors in India:–

Donations to Underprivileged Pregnant Women: Supplies including mattresses, pillows, and food were donated to underprivileged pregnant women at Penugonda Government Hospital.

Service to the Elderly: The team extended support to the elderly residing in an old age home in Anantapur.

Anna Dana Seva (Food Distribution): Food distribution initiatives were carried out in Anakapally and at Vasavi Kuteer Old Age Home in Hyderabad.

These services were conducted under the leadership of Srujana committee chair Supriya Danda and Seva Committee Chair Swamy Boggarapu and their respective teams. NRIVA Secretary team and Treasury team were instrumental in delivering these services and BOT liaisons Sunitha Rachapalli and Laxman Kaparthi always stood by these teams and provided the necessary guidance.

Women’s History Month in North America
NRI Vasavi Association (NRIVA) Srujana chapters across various cities in North America are hosting events to celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March. The following chapters are marking International Women’s Day during this month of March 2024.

Dallas – March 3rd
Los Angeles – March 9th
Raleigh – March 15th
Delaware – March 17th
Boston – March 9th
Philly – March 10th
Columbia, SC – March 9th
Charlotte, NC – March 23rd
Tampa, FL – March 30th
Maryland, MD – March 17th

Colorado – March 10th
Houston – March 16th
Milwaukee, WI – March 17th
Virginia/DC – April 28th
Atlanta – March 30th
St Louis – March 23rd
Memphis – March 10th
Richmond – March 16th
Austin – April 5th
Connecticut – March 30th
San Antonio – (Date to be confirmed)

Women Empowerment at NRIVA
President Srinivasa Rao Pandiri highlighted NRIVA’s commitment to women’s empowerment. With over 100 women in leadership positions across the organization, NRIVA emphasizes women’s empowerment as a core value for the future. Noteworthy initiatives include the establishment of the NRIVA Women in Executive Committee, fostering collaboration and mentorship among women leaders. Furthermore, NRIVA has initiated book clubs as part of a mentor-mentee program aimed at nurturing future women leaders.