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In this empowering episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham sits down with a remarkable guest, Preeti Monga, a tireless advocate for blind women in India. Preeti, who has been working in the field since 1987, shares her personal journey as a blind girl growing into a woman and the challenges she faced along the way. Through her candid reflections, she reveals the unique struggles that blind women encounter in Indian society, particularly around marriage, education, and social acceptance.
Preeti also talks about her groundbreaking initiatives, including Project Shiksha, which provides blind girls and boys with preparatory skills for school and life, and her unique Fusion travel program, which fosters inclusivity by encouraging visually impaired and sighted individuals to travel together. She further discusses her powerful online platform, Dignity, where blind women connect, share, and empower each other through community discussions. In addition, Preeti opens up about her journey as a public speaker and author of two inspiring autobiographies that challenge societal perceptions of the blind community.
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Here are the key takeaways -
Listen in as Preeti Monga sheds light on the importance of empowering visually impaired women from childhood, advocating for dignity, and breaking down barriers that exist both within the community and in society at large.
To support the work of the Score Foundation and help empower the blind community, visit the donate page on their website. Visit Score Foundation's website: www.scorefoundation.org.in.
In this empowering episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham sits down with a remarkable guest, Preeti Monga, a tireless advocate for blind women in India. Preeti, who has been working in the field since 1987, shares her personal journey as a blind girl growing into a woman and the challenges she faced along the way. Through her candid reflections, she reveals the unique struggles that blind women encounter in Indian society, particularly around marriage, education, and social acceptance.
Preeti also talks about her groundbreaking initiatives, including Project Shiksha, which provides blind girls and boys with preparatory skills for school and life, and her unique Fusion travel program, which fosters inclusivity by encouraging visually impaired and sighted individuals to travel together. She further discusses her powerful online platform, Dignity, where blind women connect, share, and empower each other through community discussions. In addition, Preeti opens up about her journey as a public speaker and author of two inspiring autobiographies that challenge societal perceptions of the blind community.
Here's the shownotes -
Here are the key takeaways -
Listen in as Preeti Monga sheds light on the importance of empowering visually impaired women from childhood, advocating for dignity, and breaking down barriers that exist both within the community and in society at large.
To support the work of the Score Foundation and help empower the blind community, visit the donate page on their website. Visit Score Foundation's website: www.scorefoundation.org.in.