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Wate Havuk Program: Empowering Kashmiri Women

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Wate Havuk

“Wate Havuk” translates to “someone who shows you a path forward” in the Kashmiri language. At HemAth, we believe that providing mentorship to young women in their careers is crucial to advancing our mission of inspiring and empowering displaced Kashmiri women. Through mentorship, we aim to equip them with the guidance and support needed to navigate their professional journeys and build brighter futures.

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Program Coordinator & Manager

Anjali Raina (Kaul)

Wate Havuk Program Objective

  • To develop mentee's skills
  • Groom for readiness
  • Broadening mentee’s network
  • Help connect to potential career opportunities
  • Put mentees on a path to ultimate long term success

Note: This program is not meant to provide financial support for Mentee’s education or other needs or any guarantee for job placement. The achievement of the actual goals set, will depend entirely on the person’s personal ambition and skills.

At The Completion Of the Program

  • A Successful Completion Certificate by HemAth Board at the recommendation of the mentor
  • A "Star Mentee" is chosenby the HemAth Board at the recommendation of the Program Director and the Mentors
  • A "STAR Mentee" is someone who is:
  • Responsive
  • Proactive
  • Works hard/Exhibits dedication
  • Follows-through on actions discussed
  • Enthusiastic
  • Goes above and beyond
  • Asks questions

What You'll Get in Our 12-Week Safar (Journey)?

  • One-on-one guidance from a mentor who understands you 
  • Classes to improve your skills, based on what you need
  • Practice for job interviews.
  • Chance to meet successful people who can help you 
  • Lifelong connection with other strong Kashmiri women

Who Can Join?

  • Kashmiri behnas who had to leave their homes
  • Have done graduation or post-graduation
  • Want to do something big for themselves and their family
  • Ready to work hard for 12 weeks to change their life

Our nine AMAZING Wate Havuk Mentees - Inaugural Class of 2022 -23

ANUPAM RAINA
Homemaker, Udhampur

Former Lecturer MCA,
Jammu University

Loves: Listening to music, Dancing and travelling

ISHA BHARATI PANDIT
English Teacher

Utsav Foundation, NGO Jammu
M.A., English Literature

Loves:Reading, painting, sketching, dancing, writing poems

JOSHINA GANJOO
Associate Managing Editor, Noida

Sage Publishing Dentist, Oral Implantology

Loves: Socializing, Traveling, Financial Planning

JYOTI RANI RAJPUT
Mass Communications

BCA, Jammu University Pursuing
Journalism, IGNOU

Loves: Reading books, Listening to
music

MEGHA PANDITA
BSc Student (2nd year) Jammu

Loves: Playing Badminton, Reading Books, Listening to music and Social Service

NISHA KOUL
Student, Jummu

B.Com, Studying M.Com

Loves: Studying, Singing, Surfing for la news

SHEWANI PANDITA
Deputy Leader, HR Narayana Hospital

MBA, MS University, Vadodara, Gujarat Jammu

Loves: tone Art Painting, Gardening, Interior Decoration

SONAM SURRENDER
Founder & Entrepres AS TECH Solutions

Jammu BCA, Pursuing MCA

Loves: Music, Net- surfing (Social Media Crastive work

SHWETA RAINA
HR Professional, Entrepreneur Byjus (former)

BBA, Jammu University

Loves: adminton, Watering, sowing & nurturine plants Singing

PRIYA BHAT
Director of Operations, HemAth

MBA (HR & IT), MIET, Jammu

AMBICA SAPROO
Technical Executive, Hyderabad Jammu

PG, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

SHARUN KOUL
Software Engineer Level 1 Mastercard

BA in computer engineering

DIVYA PANDITA
Joining the Wate Havuk program

Improved understanding of language and behaviour.

NEHA KAW
Jagti

M.Sc and B.Ed

CHETAN BHAT
Working professional

Masters in Engineering

MEENAKSHI RAINA
Working Professional

Started afresh professionally after almost 12 years gap in career.

VANISHKA BHAGAT
QA Chemist, Coca Cola Jammu

M.Sc in Food Science and Technology, Cluster University of Jammu

First session of Zoom meeting

Our Advisor and Subject Matter Experts

“I was lost and lacked aim, motivation, and goals, until Wate Havuk came into my life, like a ray of hope. After a long gap, I never thought I would be able to work again. But thanks to Wate Havuk, I have regained my confidence and the belief that I can achieve my goals. The unwavering support and encouragement they have given me is more than I could have ever imagined. I am grateful to have been chosen by Wate Havuk and for the opportunity to be a part of their team. Thank you for believing in me and helping me to realize my potential.”

Anupam Raina

“Wate Havuk has been an invaluable experience that guided me and improved my focus towards achieving my goals and realizing my full potential”

Joshina Ganjoo

“One can succeed if determined. Having a Wate Havuk mentor will act as a force multiplier”

Sonam Surrender

“Wate Havuk was an amazing, personalized mentorship program, which helped me unlock my potential and transform it into excellence – it has been a springboard for my success.”

Shweta Raina

“Forever grateful to ‘HemAth’ for their Wate Havuk mentorship program, which has transformed me into a confident and better equipped woman to take charge of my career and future in pursuit of my dreams to make my mark on the world. You can be the next!”

Isha Bharati Pandit

Anupam Raina

An inspirational career comeback story

The remarkable journey of a 35-year-old mentee from Udhampur serves as a powerful testament to the unwavering strength of determination and the transformative impact of having the right support and guidance in one’s life. Despite encountering numerous personal and family challenges, she refused to surrender her dreams, and instead took control of her destiny by enrolling in the Wate Havuk Program in 2022, a decision influenced by her mother’s wise recommendation. While uncertainty loomed in the early stages, her indomitable spirit and unwavering hope propelled her forward, continuously pushing herself to grow and evolve.
The Wate Havuk Program proved to be a pivotal turning point in her life. Equipping her not only with the requisite skills to excel in her chosen field but also providing her with a newfound psychological boost and unwavering confidence to conquer the obstacles in her path. Surrounded by a supportive network of mentors and fellow mentees, she embarked on a transformative journey that would ultimately realize her lifelong aspiration of becoming a computer teacher at a highly regarded school.
The Wate Havuk mentee’s story radiates as a beacon of inspiration, illuminating the fact that, armed with the right mindset and unwavering support, anyone can triumph over adverse circumstances and achieve their most cherished goals. It serves as a powerful reminder to never relinquish our dreams and always carry within ourselves the remarkable ability to shape our own destinies for the better.

What Anupam had to say

“I felt lost, without direction, motivation, or goals, until Wate Havuk entered my life like a ray of hope. After being out of work for so long, I never imagined I would have the opportunity to work again. But thanks to Wate Havuk, I’ve regained my confidence and belief in my ability to achieve my goals.

The unwavering support and encouragement they’ve provided has exceeded anything I could have ever expected. I’m deeply grateful for being chosen by Wate Havuk and for the chance to be part of their team. Thank you for believing in me and helping me realize my potential.”

Success Highlights: Wate Havuk Pilot Program

The Wate Havuk program has had a transformative impact on its mentees, with many achieving significant milestones and experiencing life-changing outcomes. Here are some notable success stories:

  • Prestigious Consulting Role: A talented mentee from Jagti camp secured a highly coveted consulting position at Ernst & Young in Gurgaon. Her exceptional performance earned her the prestigious “Star Mentee” Award.
  • Career Reentry After 11-Year Break: A dedicated mentee from Udhampur, after an 11-year career break due to motherhood, successfully reentered the workforce. Her journey highlights the program’s effectiveness in empowering individuals to pursue their professional aspirations despite long breaks.
  • Published Author: A passionate mentee fulfilled her lifelong dream of publishing a poetry book titled “Drowning in the Tears of Rainstorm”. She had the incredible honor of presenting her book to the Hon’ble Governor of Haryana, a testament to the program’s ability to nurture artistic talents and open doors for unique opportunities.
  • Aspiring Journalist: A mentee from Jagti camp, with dreams of becoming a journalist, was connected with valuable media opportunities through the program, helping her take crucial steps toward her goal.
  • Entrepreneurial Confidence: A devoted mother and entrepreneur from Jammu gained renewed confidence through the program, leading her to advertise her business more widely and achieve greater visibility in the market.
  • Medical Career Aspirations: A mentee from Jammu, who holds a B.Com degree, was inspired by the program to shift her focus and pursue a career in the medical field.
  • Professional Growth: A Delhi-based mentee achieved a breakthrough in her career, earning a promotion and a significant pay increase, demonstrating how the program fosters professional growth and rewards dedication.

Your Support is Our Strength

Your support is our strength, like the warmth of kehwa on a snowy day. Every contribution, big or small, helps us weave a tapestry of hope for our displaced sisters. Join our mission to bring hemath (strength) back to our community. Your generosity today seeds a brighter kal (tomorrow) for our sisters.
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Impact at a Glance

7 Success Stories
100% Career Advancement
3 Refugee camps around J&K

Wate Havuk Mentors - Senior & accomplished leaders

SHARDA CHERWOO
Board Member, Former EY Partner

Various US leading Company Boards
B.S. Accounting, CPA
New York, USA

ASHA WAZIR
Chief General Manager (Corp Mg Services)

MECON, a PSU under Gol. Chemical Engineer
Ranchi, India

ANILA BHAN
Senior Global Product Manager

Cytiva, Danaher OPCo
Ph.D. Medicinal Chemistry
Boston, MA, USA

ANSHU KAK
Cloud/Al Digital Transformation Leader

Google
Computer Science, Engineer
New Jersey, USA

DIVYA DHAR
Managing Director

Accenture
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Systems Technology
Bangalore, India

MEGHA KOUL
First Year Medical Student

B.S. Northeastern University
University of New England College
Boston, MA, USA

RASIKA RAINA
Senior Vice President, Digital Cross-Border Payments

Mastercard
MBA, International Finance
New York, USA

SHOBITA DHAR
Content Specialist, Corp. Communication, RoundGlass

Former Journalist, TOI
M.A., English Literature.
Noida, India

SEEMA KAUL
R&D & Customer Initiatives Leader Homemaker, Udhampur

Former Lecturer MCA,
Jammu University

Loves: Listening to music, Dancing and travelling

SUNITA DURRANI
Consultant, Public Health, Noida

Wate Havuk Linkedin Coach
Masters in Public Health,
The University of Hong Kong

Our Advisor and Subject Matter Experts

RITA ZUTSHI
Digital Cross-Border Payments

Bank of America
Masters of Law, Punjab University, Chandigarh
New Milford, Connecticut, USA

SHIVANI RAINA
Research & Clinical Director

Speech Language Institute
Language Development & Communication Specialist
New Jersey, USA

Our nine AMAZING Wate Havuk Volunteer- Inaugural Class of 2023

Annika kak

My name is Annika and I am a junior in high school. I helped create this newsletter and assisted with the Wate Havuk Program!! My favorite things to do are reading and baking cookies.

Megha Koul

Megha Koul, a Massachusetts native with strong Kashmiri roots, excelled academically at Mansfield High School before pursuing biology at Northeastern University. After working as a medical assistant at Massachusetts General Hospital, Megha is now a first-year medical student at the University of New England, aspiring to break barriers in the male-dominated field of sports medicine. As a Wate Havuk mentor, she’s committed to empowering young women to achieve their dreams, drawing from her own leadership experiences.

Ayra Wakhlu

Arya Wokhlu was born in Plano, TX to Randhir and Renu Wokhlu. She is a sophomore at University of Texas at Dallas pursuing Health Sciences. Arya wants to work in the mental health domain appying her focus on enabling disadvantaged community members from economic and mental health perspective.

Wate Havuk 2024: Ignite Your Potential: Transform Your Life, Achieve Your Dreams

Join the program that has empowered countless individuals to:

  • Secure prestigious positions at top companies
  • Reignite careers after long breaks
  • Publish books and connect with influential figures
  • Launch and expand businesses
  • Pivot to exciting new fields
From EY consultants to published authors, our mentees are redefining success.
Your extraordinary journey begins here.
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