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ROOTS OF CARE: JOIN THE MOVEMENT FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
Tickets are now available for Roots of Care, an inspiring NYC soirée hosted by TCY Women. Join them on May 28, 2025 for an unforgettable night of connection, conversation, and collective action for women’s health & care.
Be part of the movement. Bring a friend, a colleague, or someone you love.
🎟️ Get tickets here: https://tcywomen.eventbrite.com
Want to know more about TCY Women and the story behind Roots of Care? Read on below.
Women’s health is often overlooked. Kanwal Haq, the founder of TCY Women, and her team are planting seeds for change. TCY’s mission, to help women navigate health and care at every age and every stage, will come to life with their first major event, Roots of Care. On May 28, 2025, the nonprofit is bringing together advocates, healthcare professionals, and local neighbors to champion women’s health and care. Through education, research, and community building, they’re working to close systemic gaps in access and equity. The Roots of Care launch event invites all who care about women’s wellbeing to join together, and help plant the seeds for a healthier, more caring future.
A Movement Begins
TCY Women was born from lived experience. Its mission is simple: Every woman deserves the right care at the right time.
With the publication of Taking Care of You:The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health with Mayo Clinic Press, TCY has worked to shift power back into the hands of women. The book features insights from 111 diverse health professionals and covers everything, from mental health and reproductive care to aging and chronic illness.
Roots of Care will bring TCY’s vision to life.
Three Chapters of Womanhood, One Question
Held in New York City, Roots of Care unfolds through a powerful storytelling journey– “Three Chapters of Womanhood”. This interactive experience is shaped by age and life stage, with each chapter offering a different format, voice, and style of conversation.
At the heart of every session is one essential question: What does taking care of you mean right now—in this season of life?
- Early Adulthood (late teens to early 30s): A story circle on mental health, reproductive care, trauma, and the pressures of figuring life out.
- Middle Adulthood (mid-30s to 50s): A panel exploring caregiving, perimenopause, and identity.
- Late Adulthood (60s and beyond): A dialogue on aging, chronic illness, and intergenerational support.
The goal is to hold space for experiences that are real – but too often overlooked. These conversations aren’t just about listening—they’re about sparking new connections, building collective wisdom, and inspiring action toward a future where every woman gets the care she needs—and deserves.
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From Stories to Systems
Roots of Care also marks the launch of two major TCY Women’s grassroots research campaigns– designed to move from conversation to long-term change:
- 1 Million More Women: An international campaign gathering women’s stories to guide how care systems are shaped—from research and policy to funding priorities.
- Tea & Spice: A storytelling-based model that blends personal and collective experience. These community sessions transform women’s voices into data that drives better solutions.
Women’s voices have the power to shape the future. Just like voting makes your voice heard in elections, sharing your health story helps guide research, inform policy, and drive the changes women need. Every story matters. Every voice holds power.
An Evening Rooted in Care
TCY Women was created to help women navigate health and care—at every age, and every stage—guiding them to the right care, at the right time. By centering lived experiences and uplifting diverse voices, TCY Women is creating space for women to feel seen, heard, and supported.
TCY wants every guest to feel at home– not just informed. The evening will begin with food, tea, and moments for reflection. It will close with a heartfelt conversation between two-time cancer survivor Tehmina Khan and her son, actor Shahjehan Khan. Together, they’ll share their story of resilience, intergenerational healing, and the many layers of care. Their journey shows that care goes beyond treatment—it’s about emotional support, family connection, and the stories we carry. Together, they remind us that healing happens in many ways.
TCY Women centers lived experiences and unites diverse voices. Their goal: inspire action to advance health equity for women worldwide.
Who Is This Event For?
Roots of Care is for everyone who believes women deserve better care. TCY welcomes healthcare workers, caregivers, artists, mothers, organizers, students, advocates —and everyone who has experienced the gaps in our health and care systems.
Attendees can share their stories, join future sessions, or simply listen. Every voice, every presence, every action plants a seed.
What’s Next?
Attendees will be among the first to take part in 1 Million More Women, helping to plant the seeds for change.
After the event, TCY Women will expand its research by launching 1 Million More Women—a national campaign to gather women’s stories and lived experiences. This collective storytelling will guide how care systems are shaped, from research and policy to future programs and resources.
The goal is to build new models of care—models that center women’s voices and bridge the gaps in health and care across every stage of life. From first periods to mental health, chronic conditions to mobility, and recovery to prevention,TCY Women is working toward a future where every woman, no matter her background, income, or insurance status, gets the care she needs, when she needs it.
At the heart of this work is a simple truth: When women share their stories—they’re lighting the way forward.
About TCY Women
TCY Women is a New York-based nonprofit with a global vision, founded to address the gaps women face in accessing timely, compassionate, and informed care. With a deep commitment to education, research, and community, TCY empowers women to take charge of their health, advocate for themselves, and uplift one another.
The organization is dedicated to making health information not just accessible, but relevant—focused on what women truly need. By offering trusted health education, advancing research, and creating community-driven solutions, TCY ensures that women’s lived experiences are reflected in the care and support they receive.
To learn more, visit www.tcywomen.org.
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Join Roots of Care
Tickets to Roots of Care are now available. Bring a friend, a family member, or a colleague. Share in the stories, meals, and community we’re building together.
Venue: Maman, 375 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 United States
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 28 · 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Doors open at 6:20 PM.
Let’s plant the seed of change.
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