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DESI TALK April 24, 2026 13 Joy of Sharing 3 A Defining Moment Partner Charities Global Head Quarters 3 Ms. Meetal Koticha Shah Mr. Rusikesh Pandya +91 982 428 5868 savelife@999life.org www.999life.org Saurashtra Medical & Educational Charitable Trust Indian Medical Scientific Research Foundation LIFEGLOBALAUSTRALIA Estd.2018 California Chapter Texas Chapter Dr. Bhanji Kundaria Mr. Dilip Punatar +1 805 878 4165 +1 614 440 4239 bkundaria@gmail.com punatar@hotmail.com Life Global (USA) Mr. Amar Shah +1 201 819 3321 amarshah48@gmail.com www.lifeglobal.us Mr. Sunil Koticha +1 204 890 2084 www.lifeglobal.ca skoticha@gmail.com Ms. Bina Sanghvi +44 780 115 0338 www.lifeglobal.org.uk info@lifeglobal.org.uk Dr. Dipti McGowan +61 755 510 412 www.lifeglobal.org.au info@lifeglobal.org.au California Texas California Texas California Texas Life Global UK Life Global Canada Life Global Australia And in this extraordinary journey, Project 'Life' continues to remind the world when hearts unite with purpose, change is not just possible… it is inevitable. Empowerment of A distinguished moment of impact - Mr. Amar Shah, Founder - Life Global USA, Dr. Ketki Shah, Chairperson - Women Empowerment Committee, Share & Care Foundation and Mr. Sharad Shah, Patron - Life Global USA & Chairman - Board of Trustees, Share & Care Foundation, USA graciously engage with beneficiaries, championing dignity, skill empowerment, and pathways to self-reliance. In a powerful stride toward inclusive development, on the occasion of International Women's Day, Project 'Life' proudly organized the 104th Life Women Empowerment Program on March 08, 2026, in Ahmedabad, extending its transformative outreach to 275 underprivileged women. Celebrated globally, International Women's Day serves as a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women, while reinforcing the collective responsibility to advance gender equality and empowerment - an ethos that resonated deeply throughout the programme. This landmark initiative was inaugurated by Dr. Ketki Shah, Chairperson of the Women Empowerment Committee, Share & Care Foundation, USA and graced this occasion by the August hands of Amar Shah, Founder - Life Global USA, a global humanitarian whose visionary leadership continues to bridge continents through compassion. His presence infused the occasion with purpose and profound significance. The event was further adorned by the presence of Sharad Shah, Patron - Life Global USA, whose enduring philanthropic commitment has become synonymous with impactful giving. Their collective encouragement transformed the programme into amoment of inspiration, not just for the beneficiaries, but for the entire community. Redefining Empowerment | BeyondLivelihood to LifeTransformation At the heart of this initiative lies the Life Women Empowerment Centre, where empowerment is engineered with precision and compassion. Here, women are not just trained - they are transformed. From mastering vocational skills such as stitching, embroidery, beauty care, and catering, to gaining training for self-defence, gender equality, banking, budgeting, finance and market linkage for product, each beneficiary embarks on a journey from vulnerability to strength. The programme does not merely provide tools for survival - it crafts pathways for leadership, stability, and generational upliftment. Global Philanthropy, Local Transformation What sets this initiative apart is its extraordinary synergy between global vision and grassroots execution. The unwavering support from Life Global USA and allied partners reflects a powerful narrative, where the global Indian diaspora actively participates in nation-buildingwith pride and purpose. Through the influential platformof the 'Joy of Sharing' series, Dr. Sudhir Parikh continues to amplify such impactful journeys, transforming them into global conversations that inspire action and awaken responsibility. AMovement, Not aMilestone The 104th programme is not an isolated success - it is a defining chapter in a much larger movement aimed at empowering 100,000 women in the years ahead. It stands as a powerful testament that when compassion is structured, leadership is visionary, and collaboration is global - impact becomes exponential. It is about transforming lives with dignity, creating opportunities with intention, and building a future where empowerment is not an exception - but a norm.