Why Did Arnav Start The BBG?

Although my sister and I were born in the United States into what we feel is a modern family, the classical Indian traditions persist in our household. During Indian family gatherings, the women of the hosting family are expected to cook and then serve guests. From childhood to now, I have witnessed the disparity in my mother and sister’s obligations in comparison to my own. After my trip to South Africa, I noticed the parallel between the role of native African women and my own household! This fueled me to make a change within the perceived role of women in my community and on a broader application.

I created this program to fulfill my passion, working tirelessly to help others struggling with socioeconomic norms similar to those faced by my mother and sister. After many readings on women’s history, I learned women spent two times more of their time on unpaid domestic work, especially in developing countries. I believe empowering women with education and providing them the resources for economic equality will benefit not only women, but also the world as a whole. Empowering women to succeed financially will allow them to thrive as they should in the twenty-first century.

Arnav Patel (Founder of Breaking Barriers Globally)

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