13/04/2026
International Women’s Day | Team FDP Mankhurd ✨
Under the Family Development Programme (FDP) & Women Empowerment Programme, we celebrated Women’s Day with the theme: “Recognizing Your Identity and Speaking Up for Yourself.”
With 30 women coming together, the session highlighted a powerful truth—our identity and voice matter. Through interactive activities, we encouraged women to express themselves, because silence holds us back, but speaking up creates change. 💫
We were honored to have Ethel Madam with us, who felicitated five inspiring women:
🌸 Khalida Shaikh
Khalida moved to a new area facing financial struggles. Despite being a skilled tailor, she lacked connections, and her son had dropped out of school due to drug addiction. With FDP support, she rebuilt her tailoring business, and her son is now back in school and addiction-free.
🌸 Ruksar Javed Khan
A survivor of domestic abuse, Ruksar left her husband and chose to fight for justice. Despite fear and lack of support, she stayed strong with guidance from FDP. Today, she is financially independent and continues her legal battle with confidence.
🌸 Jananutisa Qureshi
A single mother of two, Janatunisa left an abusive marriage and fought for her children’s safety. Despite threats and challenges, she secured their custody and now earns through home-based jewelry work, ensuring a stable future.
🌸 Madhuri Jaiswal
Once confined to her home after marriage, Madhuri struggled to regain her independence. With FDP’s support, she built confidence and communicated her needs. Today, she is working and has reclaimed her identity.
🌸 Jainab Ansari
Jainab silently endured domestic violence for years. With FDP’s guidance, she took a stand and sought police help. This step transformed her life—today, she lives with dignity, respect, and safety.
