April 25th -26th , 2009 at Kochi

Organized by SHAKTI A National Movement for Women

Background

Shakti-the National movement for women is formed with a great desire and determination of uniting the women of India for a creative purpose.

Shakti believes in mutual love, recognition, and appreciation based on the sacred concept of `Ardhanareeswara sankalpam ‘. Upholding the sanctity of Indian womanhood, it aspires for re-awakening the creative potential of women. Shakti urges our women to come out of their shells through self realization.

Shakti headquartered at Kochi, Kerala got the inspiration and instigation from Vijnana Bharati, which is essentially a science movement with the motto `Science and Technology for social harmony’. It strives for national resurgence and development. Shakti focuses its endeavors for uplifting our womanhood on the social, intellectual, cultural and economic perspectives . To a great extent, Shakti has been successful in sensitizing the community in general on issues related to women.

Opportunity for acquiring the right kind of education will make our women realize their inner potential of love and sacrifice. Making them intellectually strong and self reliant will enable women play key roles complementary to men. Shakti has been relentlessly striving to build a platform for women who with their commitment have proved their capacity in empowering themselves .In its first state conference , Shakti provided a platform for women representatives across the board . Now Shakti is organizing its 3rd State conference WACON`09 at cochin during April 25th -26th 2009. Hundreds of women from various sectors are expected to participate in the conference. The conference aims at providing a meeting place for the women to care and share.

The aim of the conference is to bring women achievers from varied fields ( tribal, coastal, agricultural, industrial fields, self help groups as well as professionals, entrepreneurs, teachers, Scientists, research scholars and students) to a single platform. There are women who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields and are a source of inspiration to the thousands of other women. They may act as role models and help motivate those who haven’t been as lucky.

The theme of the conference is ` Successful women’

The highlight of WACON’09 is keynote talk by women who have managed to become successful in different strata of our society. Women (from tribal, coastal, agricultural, industrial fields, self help groups as well as professionals, entrepreneurs, teachers, Scientists, research scholars and students) are invited to share their experience of bravery in their life and how they overcame odds to reach where they are.

Venue

N Lakshmana Pai Hall, Y.N.P Trust ,

Koovappadam, Fort Kochi - 682002

Other Activities

 An essay Competition will be conducted
Topic        : Women achievers in your perspective
Language  : English or Malayalam
Length      : 1000 words
Last date   : April 15th 2009

A Souvenir depicting the history of SHAKTI will be released during the conference.

An exhibition of products from tribal and coastal areas will be arranged

Intended outcome of the conference:
Formation of core groups for focused action in respective fields