WOW Bites are short talks and stories, and sometimes performances, readings, and soapbox moments, on a very wide range of subjects from the serious to the very frivolous. They are delivered by all sorts of women, some very famous and some you’ll have never heard of, but all have amazing stories.
With Compere/MC Vraie Cally
Language: English, Sinhala, Tamil
Age suitability: All ages
Sharanya is a feminist writer, researcher, and activist based in Sri Lanka and works primarily as an independent consultant in the gender space. She is passionate about the democratization of information and resources, as well as access to networks and spaces.
Sharanya holds an LLB (Hons) from Staffordshire University and a Masters in Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Colombo. She has worked with many state institutions, CSOs, NGOs, and private sector institutions as a consultant.
India’s first female surfer and co-founder of the Shaka Surf Camp, featured in everything from National Geographic to Vogue to Nike commercials.
An intrepid fisherwoman – a rare sight in Puttalam. She has provided for her entire family by going out to sea every morning, and has even gone into labour while out fishing.