HONOURING

MOTHERS

EMPOWERING

WOMEN

BUILDING

NATIONS

Janani is a global platform celebrating women who lead, inspire and transform communities. Bringing together mothers, entrepreneurs, educators, healthcare professionals, innovators and changemakers to shape a better tomorrow.

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JANANI 2026
LEADERSHIP NOTE

Dr. Jerry Mathew, Executive Chairman of JANANI 2026

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMANJANANI / 2026

FROM THE DESK OF

DR. JERRY
MATHEW

Director — Medical & Education
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation

MESSAGE FROM THE
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

EVERY
VOICE
MATTERS.

Dear Friends,

It is with immense joy and gratitude that I welcome you to JANANI 2026, a heartfelt initiative of the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation. JANANI is more than a celebration — it is a movement that honours the strength of mothers, celebrates women who lead with purpose, and inspires future generations to build a compassionate and progressive society.

Guided by the vision of Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, JANANI brings together inspiring voices from healthcare, public service, education, entrepreneurship, arts, media, and social leadership to share experiences that encourage learning, collaboration, and meaningful change.

Our theme, “Every Voice Matters,” reflects our belief that every story has the power to inspire, every experience carries wisdom, and every individual can contribute to shaping a better tomorrow.

Whether you are a delegate, speaker, partner, or visitor, your presence enriches this journey. Together, let us celebrate, connect, and create a legacy that empowers women, strengthens families, and transforms communities.

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Foundation Message

A MESSAGE
FROM THE FOUNDATION

A message of support, purpose and shared vision from the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation.

Foundation Leadership

DR. A.P.J.M.
NAZEMA
MARAIKAYAR

Niece of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
& Chairman

Official Message

Official Foundation Communication

“A VISIONARY INITIATIVE THAT
EMBODIES
THE VALUES
CHERISHED BY BHARAT RATNA
DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM.”

DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM

DREAM.
RISE.
TRANSFORM.

JANANI 2026 is guided by Dr. Kalam's timeless vision of an empowered India — where every woman has the opportunity to rise, lead and transform the world.

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Dream, dream, dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts and thoughts result in action.

— DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM

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