Dear Mindful Humans,
Wishing you a Happy International Women's Day!! March 8th marks the day we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women; it's a nice thought but let's come back to earth. In the 21st century, in Western countries, women are still far less paid than men and Physical/ Psychological Abuse towards women STILL exist. Yes, this day is definitely a call for demanding 'Gender Equality'!
Voicing Social Justice for Health & Wellbeing has always been part of the mission of The Ojas Centre. And I do give you a round of applause to all of you who have been participating to most of my Dance projects empowering women's strength and stories. I find there is nothing more rewarding than dancing for a cause to support a meaningful project, action, organisation of communities aiming for Internal & Universal Peace...
This year, with The Ojas Centre, we have been working quite a great deal on the theme of 'International Women', there was not one day we did not empower international women through stories. Women who have been tackling with their own hands challenges that most of us born in Europe (except Ukraine, of course), have never experienced. We have also been exploring the difficulties some women in the Middle East have been experiencing since 1960s and sadly, in some countries today, their Freedom of Movement (not the Indian Movement) has been violated like never before. I think of Afghanistan, since December 24th 2022, women were no longer allowed to work! It really is appalling and I deeply hope we can support women in similar situations. If you would like to support and you are up for a challenge, read the information below:
Join the #StepUpForAfghanWomen Challenge!
2023 is another devastating year for communities across Afghanistan: 97% of the Afghan population are currently facing poverty, and at least two thirds need urgent humanitarian support to survive. This crisis is being felt most acutely felt by Afghan women, who are also facing the erosion of their rights and freedoms, meaning they are unable to contribute to household income, critical to feed their children and ensure their families welfare.
This International Women's Day, you can play a part in raising awareness of the challenges Afghan women and their families are currently navigating, all whilst raising vital funds to help us support them with the emergency assistance they need at this very difficult time.
How can I get involved?
It's simple: walk or wheel 20,000 steps (that's around 10 miles, or around two or three hours worth of walking) in solidarity with Afghan women this International Women's Day. Share a picture of yourself during your walk using one of our #StepUpForAfghanWomen templates to let your community know what you are walking for.
I think whatever community you are supporting, may we be by their side...
Thank you so much for all the dancers who took part in the Afro Dance Fusion Season 2, apologies for the delay in sharing with you the Dance Video I really hoped it would have been ready by now. It was such a honour to do the Afro Dance Fusion: Special Afghan with you!! Great work, Dancers!!
You can now book our 8 week Afro Dance Fusion: Season 3, this is our last season of the year:
Have an inspirational International Women's Day!!
Awa
Community Movement Practitioner
Founder of The Ojas Centre
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