Celebrating International Women’s Day in Walsall!

We had an incredible time at the Walsall International Women’s Day event, “The Story Continues… A Day of Inspiration, Empowerment, and Celebration,” held at the Romanian+ Community Centre on 1st March 2025.

With over 50 participants, the event was a huge success, filled with inspiring stories and empowering messages.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing speakers who made this event unforgettable:

• Mihaela Savu – Consul General at the Romanian Consulate in Birmingham

• Dr. Rani Ghundu – QPM West Midlands Police

• Sorina Stallard – Dor Romanian Diaspora

• Teodora Albu – Walsall for All

• Simona Zetu – interpreter- National Register of Public Service Interpreters Anna Webster – Caldmore Community Garden

• Carla Rogers – Early Help, Walsall Council

• Cristinela Ionescu – Tumende Walsall Association

• Professor Victorine Ngamsha ( Lady Blink VN)– Musician, book author, motivational speaker

• Iuliana Turcu – HGV Driver

• Melissa Hitchinson – Be Well Walsall

A special thank you to our Master of Ceremonies, Victorine Ngamsha, whose outstanding performance and heartfelt singing added a unique and memorable touch to the event. Your energy and eloquence set the perfect tone for the day, and we are incredibly grateful for your dedication.

Your stories of resilience, leadership, and community impact have left a lasting impression on all of us. Thank you for sharing your journeys and inspiring us to continue writing our own stories with passion and purpose.

To all the wonderful women who attended, thank you for being a part of this special day.

Thank you Energy Efficiency Team- Walsall Council and Be well Walsall for all the flyers you shared and for the information provided!

Thank you to all the people who made this event possible, who helped me and worked so hard to have such a great event!

I am very grateful to all of you!

Let’s continue to empower and uplift each other every day!