| Vidya provides special platforms to celebrate the potential and resilience of girls, raise awareness about the challenges they face, and empower them to become leaders and change-makers in their communities, in alignment with the theme of International Day of the Girl Child 2025 |
| To celebrate International Day of the Girl Child 2025, which falls on 11 October 2025, Vidya Women Empowerment Cell (VWEC), in association with Institution of Engineers (India) [IE(I)], organized an Extempore Competition “RISE – Resilience, Inspiration, Strength & Empowerment” on 10 October 2025, exclusively for the girl students of Vidya. |
| The competition, held on the topic “Empowerment Under Pressure: Girls Leading Advocacy and Upholding Rights During Humanitarian Crises,” aligned with the 2025 global theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis” inspiring participants to reflect on the leadership, strength, and resilience of girls who champion advocacy and drive social change amid humanitarian crises. |
| Prize |
Name |
Dept |
| Winner |
AYSHA SHAFEEK M M |
S3, CSE Dept |
| Runner Up |
GAYATHRI C G |
S5, CSE Dept |
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| The session, coordinated by Ms Resmi K.Rajan (Convener, VWEC, Asst Prof, ECE Dept) with the support of Ms. Surabhi M. S. (Member, VWEC, Assistant Librarian) served as an inspiring forum where participants shared thoughtful perspectives on empowerment and leadership. The event ‘RISE’ highlighted the impact of teamwork in advancing gender equality. Students such as Dhrishya Anil (S7, CSE Dept),Sruthy Cinto (S5, CE Dept) and Aswin T R (S5, CE Dept) supported the initiative with innovative poster designs and impeccable coordination, making the event truly impactful. |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events joins the entire Vidya family in extending Hearty Congratulations to Aysha, Gayathri, and all the participants on this powerful triumph that empowers to express their thoughts, showcase their confidence, and raise awareness of challenges, in alignment with the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child theme: “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis” !!! |
| Hearty appreciation to Vidya Women Empowerment Cell and IE(I) for providing a platform to express their innovative thoughts with focus and perseverance under the guiding theme of “Empower Her, Shape the Future.” !!! |
