Rashmi Mishra

IIW Inspiring Indian Women

Director / CEO, India

Director IIW (Inspiring Indian Women) Not for Profit registered organization in UK, Company number- 10879951 CEO Inspiring Indian Women Charitable Foundation (India ) Company Number - 366414 President WICCI Maharashtra Chapter Against Domestic Abuse VIP ID Vice President Human Rights Protection Mission IIW (Inspiring Indian Women) has been declared as the Top 30s Iconic organisations for spreading Educational & Social awareness. It has been shortlisted as one of the Top 10 iconic organisations in the social service category of Rashtriya Gaurav Top 30 Icon Awards Phase 2. Rashmi Mishra (M.A, BEd), has been in the teaching profession since last 25 years. She has been extremely popular amongst her students and colleagues alike. She is very passionate to make a difference and create platforms for her students as well as fellow ladies. She has always tried to engage in activities that brought together global and local innovators to generate ideas, build networks for action, and work together to ensure lasting educational as well as social change. ASSOCIATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Initiated Heritage club in collaboration with INTACH (Indian trust for Art cultural heritage) organised many activities for the school to create awareness for our heritage, intermingling and collaboration of different cultural heritage, Adoption of monuments, saving natural heritage etc... Had organised Podar School fair during Creative fest to sell handmade items and collect money to buy sports equipment for Dilkhush Special school, Juhu Was involved with ZERO TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN against Eve teasing. Organized panel discussion and conducted poster as well as signature campaign. This campaign played a pivotal role in pressurizing the state Government to enforce stricter laws against eve teasing. Involved with ‘Ayudar’ an online portal, as one of the panelists providing guidance and counselling students. It is tailor-made for teenagers who are struggling in any aspect of life. Was involved in running an FB page, ‘Shakti ‘on Women Empowerment- 2012 Her song was chosen as the school song from among many entries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C1-wXtNaP8 (School song) Was appreciated and applauded for participation in ‘Inception’. To discuss the various paradigms on education. Participated in LearnShift India in 2013 Started IIW (INSPIRING INDIAN WOMEN), Not for profit Organisation, registered in UK, Company number- 10879951 Worked as a Learner’s Support Advisor in a Further Education College in London supporting special needs students. IIW was awarded with a certificate of appreciation for its community work by Member of UK Parliament Ms Seema Malhotra IIW was awarded a certificate by The Punjabi Society of British Isles for promoting and supporting the society in various charitable activities. IIW was awarded Community Service Award for exemplary contribution and commitment to making immense difference in people’s lives by Gujarat Samachar and Asian Voice media publications UK. She received an appreciation Plaque from Metropolitan Police Hindu Association UK for a talk on ‘The History of the role of Women in the Hindu Society’. She was also nominated for her commitment to strengthening the foundation of the society by the organisation Zabardast Butterflies in the UK Parliament. Awarded the WEF 19 Award of “Exceptional Women of Excellence” in London She was also awarded the ‘Alturism Award’ by the BritAsian Beauty Pagents Global Awards 2019 She was recently awarded the ‘WOW Iconic Awards’ in the category of Social Activist for women community par excellence. Awarded an Award for, ‘Changing Lives for the better Excellence Awards’ by Ladies of all Nations International (LOANI) WAW HONORARY AWARD 2020, officially inducted into the WAW Hall Of Fame on International women's day 8th March at the 4th annual WAW - Women Appreciating Women is a global movement established by the amazing visionary Dr. Pauline Long Appointed as Vice President - Women’s Wing, State of Maharashtra by Government of India registered NGO Human Rights Protection Mission, VIP ID President WICCI (Women Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Maharashtra Council Against Domestic Abuse (2020- 2021) Part of the Coffee Table Book, BHARAT KI LAKSHMI from India to UK Winner of “Indian Achievers' Award for Social Service, 2020-21” Runner up Billennium Divas Award 2021 for Women Power in Community Builder Award at the "Women Power Summit & Awards 2021", Rashtriya Gaurav Top 30 Icon Awards in recognition of outstanding contribution in social sustainability Finalist National Diversity Awards UK India Top 100 Women Icon Award Glantor X Women Leadership Awards 2022 Nari Jyoti Samman 2022 by Dwarika Mai Charity Sanstha Rising Star 2023 by FOX STORY INDIA Purpose- To collaborate and coordinate to create opportunities for each inherent talent, dreams and desires to fulfil. To change attitude and stereotypical perceptions towards women. Vision– Bring together women from all over the world, on one platform and work towards bigger goals. Get wider ideas and network with ladies worldwide to work towards upliftment and creating awareness towards social causes. To organise programmes related to cultural heritage and assist in making the presence of stronger Indian community not only in London but elsewhere. IIW has one event every month and lots of collaborations – Flagship Events ‘She Inspires’ Awards held in the British Parliament on the occasion of International Women’s Day, acknowledging common women. Republic Day which instils love for India among the Generation Next born in UK. Baisakhi (April) and Shagun (Pre Karwa Chauth in October) Fun event for family to join the ladies. A fund-raiser for Diwali – Christmas combines for any charity IIW All Ladies Cricket Championship on Father’s Day Nari tu Narayani – A programme on women's issues, Live conversation with experts on MA TV, Sky Channel – 711 Covid 19- To keep the spirits high with various engaging online activities 2020- A team of 30 ladies to help stranded students and tourists connecting everyone all over UK, right from grocery delivery to medicines to any need like just talking on phone to calm down and give company. We also raised 850 pounds through a Fund Raiser to buy PPE for a care home. Raised 200 pounds for a differently abled family. Donate 50 pounds for the victims of devastating storm in West Bengal Indian Raised 1200 pounds for Acid Attack victims’ refuge CHHANV Foundation during Diwali / Christmas Raised funds (850 pounds) for PPE for care homes. To boost anti 'Domestic Abuse' awareness campaign as well as make available the support offered by the various Government as well as non-Government agencies created a ‘help’ tab on the Website. Supported a differently abled family in Bulgaria through Go Fund me-200 pounds Raised 250 pounds to support students who were struggling. Donated 200 pounds for Shramik Suraksha Mission for migrant labours in India Donated 25 pounds to Asha Kiran home Sakhigopal in Odisha for Homeless Donated 100 pounds for the storm relief (Amphan ) in West Bengal Donated 50 pounds to Akshay Patra on World Hunger Day. Donated 30 pounds for a family in Bangalore rendered jobless due to the pandemic Donated 35 pounds for the education of underprivileged children in India 250 pounds travel expenses for few stranded students. 100 pounds- Gratitude charity 100 pounds for Acid attack victim Some of the earlier Charity works – 2016 – Donated 50 pounds towards https://www.ekal.org/ Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of UK, a newly registered charity No – 1172411 2017- Christmas Party wherein members Cooked food and organised cultural programme for a special school https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/ 2018 - Nakshi Bold and Beautiful Fashion Show to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Research. Raised 1500 pounds to donate. The show also raised awareness against Cancer. Nearly 15 cancer survivors also walked the ramp. 2019- Dance for a cause by International Choreographer Sandeep Soparrkar to create awareness regarding the issue of Domestic Violence. It was also to raise funds for a women refuge Solace Women’s Aid. 2019 – Christmas Party to donate money towards elderly women care centre ‘Mothers Home’ Guwahati. Donated around 280 pounds. 2020- A team of 30 ladies to help stranded students and tourists connecting everyone all over UK, right from grocery delivery to medicines to any need like just talking on phone to calm down and give company. We also raised 850 pounds through a Fund Raiser to buy PPE for a care home. Raised 200 pounds for a differently abled family. Donate 50 pounds for the victims of devastating storm in West Bengal Indian Raised 1200 pounds for Acid Attack victims’ refuge CHHANV Foundation during Diwali / Christmas Donated 100 pounds to Gratitude charity UK 4500 rs to for a Diwali party at an Elderly Home in Patna by IIW Bihar 20,000 rs for a Christmas Party at Sneh Sadan Andheri East, Mumbai. Party by IIW Kolkata at an Orphanage. 2021- Donated 1100 pounds to Tea 24 Disability Foundation Bihar 2022- 250 pounds to Ukrainian Refugees Organised several programmes to uplift the spirits of people in Lockdown- Lockdown videos on various themes Collaboration with Ajaya bharat news to showcase various talents be it Singing, Dancing, Poetry, Cooking, Instrumental, Comedy, Gardening or just anything. Baishakhi Celebrations on Zoom Ek Shaam Aapke Naam with upcoming singers Corona Warrior certificates to encourage volunteers to serve communities. A series of ‘Duniya ke Fankaar’ musical programme on AB news to support upcoming singers to reach wider audience. A Holistic Healthy Living Free Online workshop for all age groups. Touching topics relevant to life at times of Covid -19 on MA TV monthly programme, Naru Tu Narayani, Topic – Emotional wellness in Lockdown wherein Interview with two NHS Doctors who had survived Covid – 19. Topic – Life gonna rock with Music and Zumba, interview with well qualified Zumba and Music Artist. Online Salsa classes with Sandip Soparrkar , International Bollywood Choreographer. Quiz for all age group – Shikha Garg presents Kya Aap athawi class se tez hain. A kid’s geography class with Akshansh Sharma Encouraging Kids to submit anything related to World Environment Day to create awareness regarding ‘Save the Planet’. Six months of Wellness session with an expert regarding alternative healing to deal with Emotional Wellbeing, Depression. HERE TO HEAR, HEART 2 HEART every weekday on Zoom, FB Live on all IIW social media. Live it up – Your way, to promote Women Entrepreneurs, Talents, Skills Republic Day, Vaisakhi, Navratri to keep British Kids involved, bringing community together, connect India Motherland to British Indians Eutsav.org The pandemic taught us many lessons. One amongst it is to come together in support of each other with greater strength and integrity. Many jobs were lost, and many women struggled to meet ends. IIW decided to support women entrepreneurs to expand the market out of FB through a website. We decided to focus on three things – Zero Commission / Zero profit margin Offer training and support to register a business. Assist in turning skills into profession with motivation. *IIW ECOMMERCE PLATFORM* ```Wind beneath the Women Entrepreneurs Wings -``` https://eutsav.org/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iiw_eutsav/?fs=e&s=cl Fb: https://www.facebook.com/eutsav.org/ Twitter @eutsavorg With all focus into marketing the website so that the women can reap benefit and become SELF RELIANT, we have a strong team of 20 women on the go!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/827255440735414/ https://www.facebook.com/InspiringIndianwomen/?fref=ts https://www.instagram.com/iiwinspiringindianwomen/ Email- inspiringiw@gmail.com https://twitter.com/inspiringiwomen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIk4W5h8NL7hvKBbDXX_gxQ WEBSITE- http://inspiringindianwomen.org/ RegisteredOfficeAddress 74a High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RJ, London, UK