TWEET celebrates five years of women empowerment
New Delhi (Press Release): The Women Education and Empowerment Trust (TWEET) is marking five years of work focused on uplifting women through education, economic initiatives, and leadership programs. Established in 2019, TWEET has focused on addressing challenges faced by women in India by promoting educational access, financial independence, and overall well-being.
TWEET sees education as a foundation for empowerment. The organization has provided merit-based scholarships to support higher education for girls at reputed institutions in India and abroad. Recently, their “Freedom from Illiteracy” campaign, held from August 2022 to July 2023, mobilized educated women to teach those without basic literacy skills, reaching underserved communities nationwide.
To help women achieve economic independence, TWEET supports small business ventures such as boutiques, tiffin services, and home-based businesses like detergent production units. Training sessions for entrepreneurship have equipped women with the skills to start their own businesses and provide additional income for their families.
TWEET also provides support to widows, including counseling and financial aid, to help them lead independent lives. Additionally, its Mahila Help Desk assists women in accessing government welfare schemes to improve their financial stability.
In partnership with the Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC), Delhi Police, TWEET conducts self-defense training for women and sensitization programs on domestic violence and other social issues. These initiatives aim to raise awareness about women’s rights and promote safety.
TWEET also offers internships to female students from various disciplines and provides hostel facilities to support students and working women.
At its recent trust meeting, TWEET elected new office bearers for a three-year term. Ms. Rahamathunnissa A, an educationist and writer, will serve as Chairperson, with Ms. Zeba Zaferali Baig as Vice Chairperson, Ms. Shaista Rafat as General Secretary, Ms. Rajeena Beegum as Secretary, and Dr. Sharnas Muthu as Treasurer. The team also includes social worker Ms. Khalida Parveen, healthcare expert Dr. Jueria Reemi, and social entrepreneur Ms. Fakhira Atheeqe.
Looking ahead, TWEET aims to expand its reach, targeting 50,000 women professionals and changemakers. The organization plans to host a National Women NGOs Conclave in April 2025, focusing on capacity building, collaboration, and resource sharing.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
