Women Who Win
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| Company type | Not-for-profit |
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| Founded | 2020 |
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| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Women Who Win is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit women's organization headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.[1][2] It was co-founded by Shaleen Sheth, Dr. Deepa Jhaveri, and Dr. Manju Sheth. The organization runs a platform for women to share their experiences and connect with peers. It reportedly operates in 80 countries, with Dr. Manju Sheth serving as the President of the organization.[3]
History
[edit]Established in 2020 by three South Asian women residing in the Boston area—Dr. Manju Sheth, Shaleen Sheth, and Dr. Deepa Jhaveri—Women Who Win was formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The organization focuses on promoting women's empowerment and has collaborated with various institutions, including Bank of America, Linkedin, Asian American Commission, Akshaya Patra Foundation, and Asian Community Fund-Boston Foundation. In 2021, Women Who Win partnered with the United India Association of New England to host a virtual International Women’s Day event, with Massachusetts Senate President Karen E. Spilka as a keynote speaker.[5] In 2022, Women Who Win started The Shoe Project to provide quality footwear to individuals in need in the Greater Boston area during colder months. The initiative targeted vulnerable populations, including Haitian refugees, women’s shelter residents, and adult day health centers. With partnerships including Hoka Apparel, the project received support from organizations such as IMANE, Boston Medical Center, APMA, Deckers X Lab, Lion’s Club, and Rotary Club.[6] The organization is presided by Manju, also a former president of Indian Medical Association of New England and host of an American talk show.[7][8][9] On its third anniversary, the organization released its first book, featuring the stories of 100 women. The book was released on January 16, 2024. The book’s foreword was written by activist and actress Shabana Azmi.[10]
Awards & recognition
[edit]In December 2020, the Women Who Win team received the Leadership in Women Empowerment award from the Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE) during their virtual annual gala.[11][12] Co-Founder Shaleen Sheth was recognized by The Massachusetts Asian American Pacific Islanders Commission[13] and featured on Boston Inno's 25 under 25 list in 2023.[14][15] She was also honored with the Leadership in Women Empowerment award by Akshaya Patra USA. The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) awarded Women Who Win the Trailblazer of the Year Award for their contributions to the community.[16] Additionally, in 2020, the organization was recognized by the Indian Medical Association of New England for their educational Women’s Health Series. In 2022, they were a finalist for the Digital Women for Good award by Digital Women Co.[17]
References
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- ^ "NPO Saheli Boston Appoints Dr. Manju Sheth And Ramila Thakkar As Members Of Board Of Advisors". Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Albrecht, Jacob (2022-01-05). "Dr. Manju Sheth is Synonymous with Women Who Win". Lioness Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "CityLine: Sun. March 14, 2021: Dr. Manju Sheth". WCVB. 2021-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Women Who Win foundation hosts an event to celebrate stories & journey of Women Entreprenuers". EVENTFAQS Media. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Gillies, Stephen. "Empowering Boston Communities One Step of a Time - Massachusetts Foot & Ankle Society, Inc". www.massfootandankle.org. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Indian-Americans Mindy Kaling and Dr. Manju Sheth Make to the list of 150 Boston Women of Influence". YW Boston. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ Albrecht, Jacob (2022-01-05). "Dr. Manju Sheth is Synonymous with Women Who Win". Lioness Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ Pandya, Meenal Atul (2018). Indian Americans of Massachusetts. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-62585-944-0.
- ^ "Women Who Win Launches its First Book, Sharing Unique Journeys of Indian American Changemakers of New England and Around the World". INDIA New England News. 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ ""Women Who Win" awarded Leadership in Women Empowerment by Indian Medical Association of New England". The Indian EYE. 2020-12-19. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Current IMANE President and EC To Continue in 2021, Hosts Virtual Gala With Raj Sharma, Honors High Achievers for 2020". INDIA New England News. 2020-12-20. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Unsung Heroes 2023 - Asian American & Pacific Islanders Commission". aapicommission.org. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Green, Hannah; Hellwig, Jenny. "Meet BostInno's 25 under 25 for 2023". Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Green, Hannah; Hellwig, Jenny (2023-11-22). "Women Who Win Co-Founder Shaleen Sheth Among BostInno 25 Under 25 2023 List". Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "IAGB Honors Women Who Win, India Society of Worcester and Indian American Cultural Awareness Builders". INDIA New England News. 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Digital Women Awards 2022: Winners, Runners Up and Photos". digitalwomen.live. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2024-03-16.