‘She Walks for Cause’ Showcases the Power of Women United for Change
FICF She Walks for Cause, organised in association with INMECC and powered by Manappuram Finance Ltd., Lexus, and Klamy New York, was successfully held on 23rd May 2026 at Le Méridien Kochi. Conceptualised and founded by Dr Ajit Ravi, the event brought together leading women entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, and beauty queens on a common platform dedicated to social responsibility and community welfare. The initiative celebrated the power of women coming together to create meaningful change while supporting charitable causes.
The walk featured an inspiring lineup of women entrepreneurs and business leaders, including Jyothi Aswani (Managing Partner, Aswani Lachmandas Group), Sheela Kochouseph (Founder & CMD, V-Star Creations Pvt. Ltd.), Preethi Parakkat (Managing Director – Public Relations, Parakkat Jewels), Aishwarya Nandilath (Director, Nandilath G-Mart), Priya Fazil (Founder & Managing Director, Dream Flower Builders), Lekha Balachandran (Managing Partner, Resitech Electricals), Divyaa Prashanuth (Marketing Manager, Malayala Manorama), Deepthi Vijayakumar (Managing Director, Aiswaria Advertising), Euphie K. Paul (Founder & Chairperson, Little Britain Preschool and Managing Director, Welmont Hospital), Dr. N.R. Mini Varma BAMS (Managing Partner, Varma Ayurvedics), Laila Sudheesh (Managing Partner, Care4u Facility Management Services), Jayani Bennheim (Executive Director & Chairperson, Bennheims Group) and Preena Anuraj (Managing Director, Anaswara Jewellers & Rithu Diamonds).
Adding further inspiration to the event were accomplished pageant titleholders, including Cinda Padamadan (Miss Queen Kerala 2024 & Miss South India 2024), Lakshmi Menon (Miss South India 2018 & Miss Queen of India 2018), Pournami Murali (Miss India Glam World 2026), Nikita Thomas (Miss South India 2019), and Soumya S. Thomas (2nd Runner-Up, Miss Queen Kerala 2025 & 1st Runner-Up, Miss India Glam World 2026). Their participation reinforced the event’s message of confidence, leadership, and social commitment.
What made the initiative truly special was its philanthropic mission. 100% of the revenue generated will be dedicated to charitable causes, ensuring that every contribution directly supports meaningful social impact. By bringing together successful women entrepreneurs, professionals, and beauty queens for a common purpose, the event demonstrated how leadership, compassion, and collective action can make a lasting difference in the lives of those in need.
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