KATHMANDU: Zonta Club of Kathmandu celebrated its annual 'Yellow Rose Day' on the occasion of International Women’s Day, on Sunday. Inspirational and courageous women were honoured for their achievements regardless of their circumstances.
The award ceremony was supported by NABIL Bank; Byanjan, a premium food brand; Star Hospital Limited; MG Motors, and hospitality partner Hyatt Place.
On Yellow Rose Day 2022, 12 exemplary women from different walks of life were honoured at the event. The awardees shared their journeys of how they succeeded in breaking the glass ceiling. Sharing and rejoicing the stories of such empowering women have made a difference in society and serve as an immense source of encouragement to all the women in the country.
Zonta Club of Kathmandu award categories and awardees [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="20409,20408"] 1) Princess Helen Shah Award – Prastuti Bhattrai and Barsha Tamang 2) Amar Rana Game Changer Award – Captain Priya Adikari 3) Ratna Devi Award to Covid Heroes – Suswopna Rimal 4) Jyoti Scholarship Award • Women in Business Scholarship: Barsha Katuwal • Women in Tech Scholarship: Sukriti Maskey 5) Indrakala Scholarship Award • Young Women in Public Affairs: Mandira Shrestha • Women in Space: Manisha Dawa Similarly, Zonta Club of Kathmandu awarded Rs 35,000 each supported by Nabil Bank to four other women under the title of 'Unsung Heroes' as appreciation for their extraordinary work that has helped to shape the attitude of society towards women. They have been inspiring and working against the odds. These women are working in sectors, which are traditionally male-dominated. It was an honour to recognise and appreciate these courageous women who are inspirations in their genre of work. President of Zonta Club of Kathmandu, Seema Golcha, said, "Zonta celebrates Women's day by appreciating women who are creating a thriving society where equality prevails. A society where women do not have to prove that they are fit to lead. Where they are appreciated and honoured on their merit. Having women in a leadership position should be a norm, not an exception."
Highlights
Zonta Club of Kathmandu award categories and awardees [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="20409,20408"] 1) Princess Helen Shah Award – Prastuti Bhattrai and Barsha Tamang 2) Amar Rana Game Changer Award – Captain Priya Adikari 3) Ratna Devi Award to Covid Heroes – Suswopna Rimal 4) Jyoti Scholarship Award • Women in Business Scholarship: Barsha Katuwal • Women in Tech Scholarship: Sukriti Maskey 5) Indrakala Scholarship Award • Young Women in Public Affairs: Mandira Shrestha • Women in Space: Manisha Dawa Similarly, Zonta Club of Kathmandu awarded Rs 35,000 each supported by Nabil Bank to four other women under the title of 'Unsung Heroes' as appreciation for their extraordinary work that has helped to shape the attitude of society towards women. They have been inspiring and working against the odds. These women are working in sectors, which are traditionally male-dominated. It was an honour to recognise and appreciate these courageous women who are inspirations in their genre of work. President of Zonta Club of Kathmandu, Seema Golcha, said, "Zonta celebrates Women's day by appreciating women who are creating a thriving society where equality prevails. A society where women do not have to prove that they are fit to lead. Where they are appreciated and honoured on their merit. Having women in a leadership position should be a norm, not an exception."
Highlights
- Rejina Basnet works at Sajha as a ticket collector where she collects fares and issues tickets.
- Sarita Chepang is the first nurse from her community in Rorang Rural Municipality-10 where most of the girls in her community would have already gotten married at 20.
- Ishwori Thapa: Ishwori Thapa claims to be the first female taxi driver in Nepal and has been working in the field for over 10 years.
- Manu Thami works as the only woman who fixes windows and doors. This sector is heavily outnumbered by men but she is showing that it is very possible for women to enter this profession.
Published Date: March 7, 2022, 12:00 am
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