Janabai Finds Her Voice

Radiant in her shimmering gold sari, Janabai Janardhan Gite took the podium at ICRW's 30th anniversary gala, exuding a remarkable self-assurance that belied her 18 years.

Far from her tiny village in India, Janabai brought a distinguished audience of dignitaries to their feet as she described her experience escaping child marriage through ICRW's partner, the Institute for Health Management, Pachod (IHMP).

Click here to read her story.

learn more about the gala

In 2006, ICRW celebrated 30 years of improving women's lives with partners, dignitaries and sponsors.  Click on the links below to learn more.

• About the Gala

• Photo Gallery

• Honorees

• Janabai Finds Her Voice

• Sponsors

• Geeta's Opening Remarks

ICRW's 2006 Investing in Women Awardees

For Leadership
Susan Berresford, president, Ford Foundation, in grateful recognition of her exemplary leadership and the Ford Foundation's global commitment to reducing women's poverty and advancing women's rights.

For Vision
Philip H. Knight, chairman, Nike Inc., whose belief in the power of adolescent girls to reduce poverty and improve the world drives the Nike Foundation.

For Innovation
Pfiriael Kiwia, executive director and program coordinator, Kimara Peer Educators and Health Promoters Trust Fund, whose courage and compassion has begun to erode the stigma of HIV and AIDS in Tanzania.

Ashok Dyalchand, M.D., director, Institute for Health Management, Pachod, and his team in gratitude for their creative genius and dedication, which have empowered girls and women in Maharashtra, India.