Rotary Club of Bibwewadi Pune
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Asmita :- Empowering Girls-
Pune, 2nd October 2024: "Rising population is bringing with it a lot of associated challenges especially the ones relating to women safety and security. Parents today face an overwhelming sense of fear as they read daily reports of women exploitation, assault, and other injustices. In this context, the 'Asmita' initiative aimed at empowering girls is truly reassuring and comforting", said renowned actress Sonali Kulkarni during the inauguration of 'Asmita', a program designed towards Girl Empowerment. She also emphasized that this program assures that they are not alone, that are numerous resources available to support them and many people whom they can trust.The sixth phase of the 'Asmita' program, focusing on girl empowerment, was inaugurated on International Girl Child Day by the Rotary Club of Bibwewadi. The event took place at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Kharadi. Since its inception in 2019, supported by the CSR department of GTPL, the program has helped over one lakh girls across five states.