Environment Minister Naseer Ahamed appreciated, the Women Plus Bazaar 2023 programme, when he was invited to visit the event on Sunday. The initiative serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and crafters to have better access to the markets and sell their products.
Organized by the Embassy of Egypt, in cooperation with the Ministry of Women Empowerment, the Mayor’s office, the National Crafts Council and Shangri-la Hotel the event helps participants from the 25 districts to survive in the prevailing economic crisis in the country. The event was held on April 30, 2023 from 10 am to 16 pm at the Shangri-La Colombo (Shangri-La Ballroom).
The event brought together and empowered more than 250 crafters from around Sri Lanka, and its various provinces and districts together with low-income entrepreneurs and businesses, persons with special abilities, and the elderly of the Sri Lankan community, with a focus on women in all the product categories.
Minister Ahamed said that “the Women Plus Bazaar is an excellent initiative that promotes the economic empowerment of women and low-income entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka.
The whole organization of this Women Plus Bazaar is entirely voluntary and complementary at no fees. Hence, 100% of the profits go to the participants themselves.
In addition to supporting women entrepreneurs, the Women Plus Bazaar also serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for other women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. By showcasing the products and success stories of women entrepreneurs from various backgrounds, the bazaar encourages more women to take up entrepreneurship and contribute to the economy.
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