An International Day Event - Rise Together

The Eden Jar proudly presents RiseTogether, a powerful celebration of International Women’s Day and the launch of our new Women’s Anthology featuring our newest co-authors. Now in our 10th year of delivering community events, this special gathering brings together women from all backgrounds for a day of empowerment, learning, connection and celebration.
Workshops

Business and Career Coaching
Write to Heal for Young People
These sessions are designed to inspire confidence, build skills, and encourage self-growth.
Main Speaking Programme (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Featuring a powerful line-up of diverse speakers, including women from our Write to Heal Empowerment Programme, who will share extracts and insights from our upcoming anthology.
Marketplace & Community Stalls
Explore stalls showcasing products, services, and initiatives from local entrepreneurs and community businesses.
Networking & Panel Discussions
Dynamic sessions covering topics such as entrepreneurship, women’s wellbeing, leadership, and community impact. Round Table discussions and Networking
Theme of the Day: “Gift to Gain”
Celebrating the power of giving, knowledge, experience, support and how it empowers us all to rise together.
Featured Speakers
Event Host Tara Brown – CEO, It Takes a Village
Hannah Stanislaus – Poet, Author, Founder of Lost Souls Poetry
Margaret Thorli – Multi-Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Author, CEO of Hope and Restoration
Sabeeta Mushtaq – Speaker, Advocate, CEO of Zanana Circle
Rezna Khatun – Speaker, Author, Advocate for Women’s Empowerment
Celena McDaniel – Award-Winning CEO of The Lupus Hub, Expert Patient & Speaker
Sandra Tappin – CEO/Founder, Teach Tapin Gadgets
Ngozi L. Obanye – CEO of The Eden Jar, Speaker, Author & Entrepreneur
A Message from Ngozi L. Obanye
“I'm urging women to register and attend because this event is a rare opportunity to hear from successful women in the community, who are willing to share their journeys, wisdom and expertise. It’s a space to learn, grow, and support one another.”
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Don’t miss this transformative experience filled with inspiration, learning, sisterhood, and celebration.
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Breakfast Networking (from 9:30 AM)
Start the day by connecting with like-minded women over breakfast. The first 50 people receive free breakfast and goody bags

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Workshops (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
Engage in practical and creative workshops. Write To Heal: Help young people process emotions, understand their inner world and build resilience using guided writing.

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