Editorial

Dear Friends

Change in our lives is inevitable and because of this change we all progress to a higher level. The world too is changing rapidly in every field and it is therefore apt that we humans should keep astride with the
changing times.

Gone are the days when a woman was confined to her house and was expected to be in the kitchen. With the advancement of education and equal opportunities thrown open to women, she has been able to cross all barriers, and overcome all hurdles to reach and excel in every sphere.
Examples of women achieving are endless - be it on the International level like Kalpana Chawla, Kiren Bedi, or our very own achievers whom we have profiled on Daijidubai like Margaret Alva, and very lately Sabita Moniz who are just a few of the shining stars who have proved that success comes with hardwork and perserverance.

Financial stability is one of the reasons that has compelled woman to seek employment. She thus helps to share the financial burden of her man, to better the life for the family and a better education for the children. In a recent annual meet at the MITAAAA (Massachuttes Institute of Technology Arab Alumni Association held in Dubai, one of the participants exclaimed "You can have it both ? home and career, if only you know how. You don't just have to be a diligent worker but a smart one too. Speaking for your rights and feeling happy about yourself are very important in being able to strike a balance, and patience too is another vital factor that is necessary. Think out of your box and live your life with passion" was the message given.

Women may have to work twice as much as men to prove themselves. They live with guilt and constantly struggle to balance home with career. But yet, women feel that if they do not fight for "their" rights no one else will. It might take one more generation to impact a change, but the next step in that direction needs to be taken today.

In this issue of WOMEN VISION, we bring to you a lively and energetic person - who inspite of being a full fledged teacher and dedicated to her mission - still finds time to contribute to the Society and especially the Women's movement.

She is Ms. Rosy Pinto, the loving wife of well known lawyer and legal expert of Daijidubai.com Advct. Shirthady William Pinto.

Rosy Pinto, is a live wire - be it in her home or her workplace, she exuberates a sense of liveliness to all those who meet her. There is never a dull moment in her life because she believes that "Life has to be lived to its fullest". She is simple in her ways but strong in her thinking especially when it comes to the welfare of women. This has merited her the coveted post of being the President of the DCCW (Diocesan Council of Catholic Women) and ex E.C Member  Council of Catholic Women of India (CCWI)a very popular association which binds the Catholic Women and educates and empowers them to come forward in life. She is also the Vice President of the Perampalli Church , Udupi, Member of the Governing Body Infant Mary's Hr Pry School , Perampalli, Member ? Pastoral Council, Mangalore Diocese, Member  Minority Forum, Udupi, and served as Social Worker in the Literacy Mission.

She is the founder of the Vijaya Yuvathi Mandala in Vittala, the Pragathi Mahila Mandal - Udupi, the Chethan Mahila Mandal - Perampalli, and also the Parent - Teacher Association, Nittur High School.

Apart from these achievements, she is a fluent orator, a prolific journalist and loves gardening - thus keeping intune with nature.

Jane Harrison the famous woman activist who says "To be meek, patient, tactful, modest, honorable, brave, is not to be either manly or womanly; it is to be humane." It is not easy to have all these qualities and ye