WE ECONOMICALLY EMPOWER WOMEN ACROSS THE GLOBE
Amrita founded Dress for Success Kathmandu in 2017 and is working tirelessly to drive change for women in Nepal. In this interview with Dress for Success Worldwide, Amrita discusses the challenges women face in her very patriarchal country, the moment she realized she needed to give back to women in her community and why it is so crucial that women in Nepal strive to become educated and financially independent.
Jess’s Story
When I showed up for my Dress for Success Vancouver suiting appointment, I was beaten down. At the lowest point of my life, with little self-confidence. I was genuinely welcomed as soon as I stepped into the boutique, and everyone treated me with dignity. I joined the PWG and this program opened and changed my life. They offered me the mentors and leadership development that I longed for.
Lara’s Story
My active participation in the PGW meetings gave me that solid sense of belonging and full awareness that I was not alone in this job search journey. I knew I was supported by a group of empowering women and I truly did feel empowered.
Katrina’s Story
I came into that appointment feeling very isolated. I felt like I was not part of Canadian society or any community. I was also worried about my job search and what the future had in store for me.
Teresa’s Story
Teresa was working as an office manager and marketing assistant in downtown Vancouver when the pandemic hit. The virus rocked the small IT company, and Teresa was one of the people laid off.
Jadine’s Story
I look to forward to continuing this journey of growth and I hope to inspire, support and encourage all the women currently in my life, and all the women I have yet to meet. I desire to help women to believe they deserve more and encouraging them to follow their dreams no matter how big or small. I will continue to challenge myself as I share what an organization Dress for Success is.
Stella’s Story
Dress for Success Vancouver has inspired me to spread my wings and fly, and to become someone that I truly love. It’s my goal to pass my torch of inspiration onwards, to a woman in need. There is nothing more fulfilling to me than knowing that I too can make a difference in this world.
Luda’s Story
Our first rental place in Surrey was with filled with mildew but we couldn’t find anything else that we could afford. I felt stuck. My E.I. had run out and we had so many bills to pay. With so few options, my husband made a decision. We took our son back to Calgary to live with his grandmother until we could become more stable. I was heartbroken. It was during this hard time in my life that I went to WorkBC to help me get a job. They referred me to Dress for Success Vancouver.
Wendee Lee
Wendee’s journey with Dress for Success began with a dressing services appointment a couple years ago. Now graduated from the 18-month PWG program, she feels that the support of this program along with colleagues from the program have contributed immeasurably to her personal and professional growth.
Maria’s Story
Since I immigrated, I have received countless blessings. I only knew a couple of friends in Vancouver but met wonderful strangers along the way who became my lifelong friends and helped me in my journey. I was excited about starting a new life in my new home.
I did find a job and worked my way up to a management role and life was amazing! I was living in a blissful bubble for a good 12 years, where I felt shielded and protected from the adversities of life. Then, one day, the bubble burst.