The Catholic Church in Bangladesh arranged a Garo Women Leaders seminar at the Homeric Auditorium of (Ama Achik Rasong) Museum, Bishop House in Mymensingh diocese, from June 15 to 16.
This event is a remarkable display of unity and empowerment. The Garo Women Leaders Seminar brought together women leaders from various sectors of Garo communities, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.
The Mymensingh Catholic Diocese organized the seminar with the collaboration of Caritas Mymensingh Region, aimed to provide a platform for Garo women to voice their opinions, share experiences, and discuss pertinent issues facing their communities.
The theme of this seminar, "Development of Garo Women’s Leadership," resonated with attendees as they explored ways to empower women and achieve sustainable development in Garo society.
Distinguished speakers, including renowned Garo activists, community leaders, and experts, captivated the audience with their insights and success stories.
They addressed a wide range of topics, including women's rights, education, healthcare, the economy, entrepreneurship, leadership, networking, politics, and cultural preservation.
One of the highlights was a panel discussion featuring successful Garo women leaders who have broken barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Their stories of perseverance and determination inspired aspiring leaders, igniting a collective sense of purpose and encouraging women to pursue their dreams fearlessly.
Bishop Ponen Paul Kubi, CSC of Mymensingh Diocese, said, "The Garo Women Leaders seminar not only united Garo women but also served as a testament to their resilience, strength, and unwavering determination."
Bishop Ponen Paul Kubi, CSC of Mymensingh Diocese, Jewel Areng (MP, Mymensingh-1), Mr. Hemonto Henry Kubi, (Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Public Works), Sanjeeb Drong (General Secretary of the Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum, Columnist & Writer), Dr. Catherin Daisy Gomes, (Professor, Department of Architecture, BUET), Rita Roseline Costa (Director, Operation, Data Consultancy) were presented at the seminar.
Father Biolen Chambugong (Chancellor, Mymensingh Catholic Diocese), Sister Mary Jacinta Mrong (Provincial, SSMI), Ajoy A. Mree (President, United Council of the Indigenous Organizations of Greater Mymensingh, UCGM), Alpona Areng (Vice-chairman, TWA, Haluaghat Upazila), Father Ashesh Marcellinus Dio (Secretary – Education Commission, Mymensingh Catholic Diocese), and Apurbo Mrong (Regional Director, Caritas Mymensingh) were present at the event.
At the end of this program, participants expressed their gratitude for the transformative experience.
They left with renewed enthusiasm, armed with a stronger sense of purpose and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities. - Nikhil Gomes
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