SHE-Links – Past, Present, Future
“Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It is about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” – G. D. Anderson
To make an attempt to change this perception of a woman’s strength, the Academic Network of Dynamic and Inspired Educators (ANDIE), Grand Academic Portal (GAP) and Indian Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (IASAP) partnered by St. Andrew’s Centre for Philosophy and Performing Arts (SAPP) and the Women’s Cell of St. Andrew Parish, Bandra proudly presented SHE-Links – Past, Present, Future on 06, 07 and 08 March 2020. The 3-day programme was beautifully planned and very well executed.
On Day 1 (Friday, 06 March), we had the SHE-lympics organised. 13-member all-girls’ teams (the future of women) from schools affiliated to the Archdiocesan Board of Education (ABE) participated in a fun evening of tele-games spread across St. Andrew High School quadrangle and St. Andrew’s Turf Park from 5 pm onwards.
The SHE-roes Conclave on Day 2 (Saturday, 07 March) at St. Andrew’s Conference Hall brought together women from different walks of life and different strata of society who have fought or continue to fight for change in the status quo of women. We had a room filled with women across different age groups who were present to witness the she-roes of the present, past and the future.
Sunday, 08 March was International Women’s Day and the final day of SHE-links. SHE-nanigans was an evening of masti and entertainment focused on the celebration of womanhood. The venue – St. Andrew High School quadrangle was lit up with bright lights and colourful stalls wherein the women showcased their talents by selling their creations – food, jewellery, clothing, etc. There was much entertainment lined up for the evening thanks to our entertainment partner – Infrared who got the crowd rolling with its talented performers. We were also entertained by some professional dancers who mesmerised us with their performances. For those who witnessed the dhol and dance, the music and the masti, it was an evening well-spent.
To read the full story, do go to page 40 of vol. 7 (March 2020) of EduFOCUS here.
