Fokana Women's Forum
Our Vision

Empower • Educate • Engage • Encourage

The FOKANA Women’s Forum is committed to creating opportunities that empower women to learn, encourage, lead, and succeed. The Forum supports women in achieving financial independence, building successful careers and businesses, improving their health and well-being, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

 

Guided by the vision Empower, Educate, Engage, and Encourage, the Women’s Forum strives to strengthen women’s role within FOKANA while preserving our rich cultural heritage and promoting service, leadership, lifelong learning, and community engagement.

A Vision for 2026-2028

The 2026-2028 term will be a period of purposeful growth and meaningful impact for the Women’s Forum. Following its inauguration on October 11, 2026, the Forum began a journey to empower women through educational, professional, cultural, and charitable initiatives across North America, Canada, and Kerala.


Through collaboration, innovation, and service, the Women’s Forum will expand opportunities for women and build a strong foundation for future generations.

Building a Strong Leadership Network

One of the Forum’s earliest accomplishments was establishing a strong leadership network across North America and Canada. Regional Women’s Forum teams were formed in Florida, Texas, the Chicago-Detroit region, New Jersey, Canada, Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., New England, and other areas.

This expanding network strengthens collaboration, increases participation, and enables women to organize meaningful regional and national initiatives. It also fosters a  vibrant community in which women can develop their leadership skills, exchange ideas, and support one another.

Key Accomplishments and Initiatives

During the 2026-2028 term, the FOKANA Women’s Forum is working to:

  • Inaugurated the new Women’s Forum under the vision Empower, Educate,
    Engage, and Encourage by Honorable Deputy Speaker Mrs. Shanimol Usman
  • Establish regional leadership teams throughout North America and Canada.
  • Present monthly regional programs, with each region developing an initiative
    connected to the Forum’s vision and areas of focus.
  • Organize FOKANA’s International Women’s Day celebration to recognize women’s achievements and contributions.
  • Celebrate Mother’s Day, honoring the invaluable role of mothers in families and society.
  • Conduct a Career Development Webinar to support workforce entry, career transitions, leadership development, and professional growth.
  • Establish the FOKANA Women’s Forum Merit Scholarship Program.
  • Award merit scholarships to at least 25 deserving professional students in Kerala.
  • Support charitable initiatives through Solace Charities.
  • Conduct a Generative AI Awareness Webinar to prepare women for the future of work and emerging technologies.
  • Continue organizing Miss FOKANA and Malayalee Manka, two of FOKANA’s premier cultural programs.
  • Provide health assistance and charitable support to individuals and families in need.
  • Strengthen the Forum’s presence through regional leadership development,collaboration, and community engagement.
Our Areas of Focus

Throughout the 2026-2028 term, the Women’s Forum will promote programs and initiatives centered on:

  • Leadership Development
  • Career Development
  • Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Growth
  • Financial Literacy 
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mental Well-being
  • Women’s Advocacy

  • Educational scholarships

  • Health assistance

  • Community service

  • Arts, culture, heritage and more

Building a Foundation for the Future

The 2026-2028 term represents an important new chapter for the FOKANA Women’s Forum. Through leadership development, educational initiatives, career advancement programs, technology awareness, scholarships, cultural celebrations, charitable outreach, and community engagement, the Forum will broaden its impact across North America, Canada, and Kerala.


From building a strong regional leadership network and launching educational initiatives to offering career and AI awareness programs, celebrating women and mothers,encouraging creativity, providing scholarships, and supporting health and charitable causes, the Women’s Forum remains committed to turning its vision into meaningful action.


Together, we will empower women, educate communities, engage future leaders, and encourage lasting change.





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