Sources from Ahmedabad stated that Hillary Clinton visited the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) headquarters here and was joined by designer Anita Dongre. The former US First Lady’s visit was seen as an encouragement for women from rural India. Meanwhile the non-profit organization has been working towards the upliftment of women in rural India for over four decades.



Dongre told “It was a privilege for me to have been a part of such a special evening with Hillary Clinton and the women members of SEWA. The women were filled with enthusiasm in having such a global powerhouse and woman champion amidst them who took the time to inspire, motivate and applaud them”. Clinton has been a strong advocate of women empowerment and has had a personal connect with the SEWA organization for over two decades.

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Moreover having been familiar with Dongre, whose designs she has worn in the past, Clinton said “He is very excited about someone as accomplished and successful as Anita Dongre being here today because she has an international brand, that she has built and she will find more ways to work with SEWA members and thinks that’s another innovation that will grow overtime.” Dongre’s commitment to revive the Indian crafts and empower women led her to work in close association with these artisans on her brand Grassroot, a sustainable luxury prAat label, and she now extends the work to her bridal couture line.


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