On behalf of the Institute for Rural Sustainable Development (IRSD), we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Pramila Acharya Rijal, President of the South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF), and Ms. Sharada Rijal, General Secretary of SAWDF, for organizing a remarkable virtual induction meeting for their esteemed advisors representing seven countries.

We are deeply honored that our Chairperson, Mrs. Shirani Weerakoon, was invited to participate in this meeting as an Advisor representing Sri Lanka.

• ◾ This significant gathering provided an invaluable platform to:
• ◾ Share our vision and discuss ongoing initiatives.
• ◾ Align collective goals to empower women across South Asia.

Introduce SAWDF Board Members and Vice Presidents of SAWDF Chapters, fostering meaningful connections and strengthening our collaborative network.

Mrs. Weerakoon, on behalf of Sri Lanka, expressed her sincere gratitude to SAWDF for graciously facilitating this induction meeting. The discussions were inspiring and reaffirmed the immense potential for collaboration between Sri Lanka and Nepal, particularly in the realm of women’s empowerment.

Both nations share a rich cultural heritage and a deep commitment to uplifting women through sustainable development initiatives. We at IRSD eagerly look forward to working closely with SAWDF to forge new paths toward equality and empowerment for women across South Asia.

Together, we can achieve remarkable women empowerment