The Former First Lady Hillary Clinton visited the SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association) headquarters in Ahmedabad of Gujarat. The non-profit organisation has been working towards the upliftment of women in rural India for over four decades. The Former First Lady was joined by designer Anita LaDongre, who has being working with the artisans.
Hillary Clinton has been a strong advocate of women empowerment and has had a personal connect with the SEWA organisation for over two decades.
Ms. Clinton, who is familiar with her work says.
“I’m very excited about someone as accomplished and successful as Anita Dongre being here today because she has an international brand, that she has built and she will find more ways to work with SEWA members and I think that’s another innovation that will grow overtime.” Hillary Clinton said while speaking at the occasion.
Ms.Clinton and Anita were welcomed by Reema Nanavaty who leads SEWA. SEWA has been recognized across India and in the neighbouring countries as a catalyst for various women and helps them achieve economic freedom and liberation.
