Empowerment Stories: Triumphs of Women and Girls

A Cow, a Feast, and a Decision she never made

A certain event remains vivid in my mind, even decades later. One morning, my paternal grandmother woke as she always did—before the sun had fully risen, before the day had announced itself. Her routine was steady and unremarkable, as most women’s labour often is: necessary, repetitive, and rarely acknowledged. Her day revolved around farming onContinue reading “A Cow, a Feast, and a Decision she never made”

Her tomorrow, brighter than today

I quickly looked up from my phone to meet the deep gaze of this young girl. She hesitated at the door, then stepped in. Uncertain but bold steps. She looked fearful. She must have wondered why she had been summoned to the head teacher’s office. I saw myself in her. I saw many girls thatContinue reading “Her tomorrow, brighter than today”

TIRED. I am tired.

“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former”. Albert Einstein I am so tired. For quite some time I have not blogged. Blogging helps me unwind and it does not mean there have not been many things I want to unwind on. In fact, there hasContinue reading “TIRED. I am tired.”