Usha Laxman: Promoting Art Education, Culture, and Environmental Sustainability

Jan 09, 2024 Posted by: Daniela Vega India, Mumbai, SDG 4, SDG 5, Usha Laxman

Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Our foundation has 3 verticals: Vertical 1-- providing quality art education through the artworks of cartoonist R.K.Laxman showcased in R.K.Laxman Museum situated in Pune, India. Vertical 2--empowering women and girls to help these beneficiaries to equip skills in various fields. Vertical 3--environment planting of trees to ensure clean air. The challenge I am facing is obtaining funds to sustain all these projects which are vital needs for every human being.

Abhirami Suresh: Promoting the Participation of Women in Portfolio Management

Nov 29, 2023 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Abhirami Suresh, PA, SDG 10, SDG 5, SDG 8, SDG 9, USA

Abhi: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. I was chosen to be a 2022 summer intensive scholar by Girls Who Invest—it was a life-changing experience! Girls Who Invest was founded by Seema R. Hingorani and aims to increase the number of women in portfolio management and executive leadership in the investment management industry.

Elpida Kokkota: Opening up Educational Opportunities for Women

Nov 21, 2023 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Elpida Kokkota, Greece, SDG 4, SDG 5

Elpida: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. The World Health Organization says that 736 million women all over the world are at risk. We help women in vulnerable communities across the world get an education that's easier to understand and use. We give them a chance to learn and get a special diploma from the Ivy League school—Cornell University. This helps them have more opportunities to earn money and improves their tough situations. Our goal is to make sure women in faraway places can learn skills that make their lives better by giving them more self-confidence, freedom, and a better place in society.

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