Community
Power In Motion: Women’s Self Defence in the GTA
At A Glance
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“The workshop is really fun. I learned a lot and it was very healing and I felt very safe with all the women around me.”
Sharly Das
Attendee, Power In Motion, Workshop organized with Sister Fit
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25 Attendees
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August 2, 2025
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SDG 5: Gender Equality
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Toronto, Canada
Impact
Overview
Facilitated by Aditi, the session engaged community members through interactive discussions on budgeting, saving, and identifying financial scams, using real-life examples in Bengali. Her approachable delivery helped demystify financial tools and empower participants to take control of their money.
Our partners
Project Team
Sreya Tahsin, Youth Program Manager, BacharLorai
SDG Alignment
Target 5.2
Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres.
Target 5.1
End all forms of discrimination against women and girls.
Context
In many low-income and underserved communities across Bangladesh, people face growing risks of financial scams, informal lending traps, and money-related stress due to limited access to financial education. These challenges are especially pressing as mobile banking becomes more common, yet remains poorly understood.
To help bridge this gap, a practical financial literacy session was delivered in Bengali at a trusted local community space. Using real-life examples and simple tools, the session focused on budgeting, protecting personal financial information, and recognizing fraud—empowering participants to make informed and confident financial decisions.
Led by a community-based facilitator, the session created a safe and interactive space where participants could ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another. Visual aids, group discussions, and demonstrations using everyday tools like receipts and mobile money apps made the content accessible and relevant—ensuring that learning was practical, not just theoretical.