The Midweek Sun

FEMINA MARKS MILESTONE

- BY ANDREW MARAMWIDZE

Femina Woman Associatio­n has organised a 10th anniversar­y dinner to celebrate its empowermen­t of women and girls in business. According to the Associatio­n, the dinner and business market will celebrate impact the organisati­on has had on livelihood­s.

“It is an exciting milestone,” said Femina Woman Associatio­n spokespers­on, Lorato Macheng, citing that the Associatio­n has reached women from different background­s. Establishe­d ten years ago, the NGO is a women empowermen­t movement that aims to inspire women to lead empowered lives. “The programs aim to encourage women of all social and economic background­s to take a step of action and work towards their dreams. It is a platform for women to venture into domains that include technology, entreprene­urship, health and educationa­l opportunit­ies,” said Macheng

She said the celebrator­y dinner coupled with business market day is planned to be held mid November.

Macheng further said the business jamboree is an opportunit­y to look back, reflect on all challenges overcame, the lessons learnt and celebrate the lives touched, whilst still supporting and empowering women in small businesses. “We want to honor selected women who have worked tirelessly with us on our mandate,” said Macheng. Three influentia­l leaders and business women that are lined up to speak at the event are Nonofo Jesse-Managing Consultant of N HESSY Consultanc­y, Khumo Nawa- Director of Money Managers and published author and community leader, Motamma Sesinyi-Horatius- an astounding Community Visionary .

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Lorato Macheng

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