WCCIM (SPWCCI) updates, by Fariha Munir Shah

Blue fair is on 26, 27 and 28th April. It is a first of its kind, mega exhibition, which hosts more than hundred stalls by female entrepreneurs from around the country. The highly efficient, extremely dedicated blue fair team is working hard to promote this event.  Being an educated, young leader, the current president of WCCIM,  Seerat Fatima  is using all the latest methods to spread the information around. We truly admire her and entire team's efforts. For the purpose, first ever Blogger meet-up was arranged by WCCIM, alongwith media briefing yesterday, on 14th April at Multan cuisine  on Bosan road. Where the president, alongwith different representatives from women's chamber Multan, briefed about the upcoming Blue fair event. President Seerat Fatima, former president & current spokesperson  Masooma Sibtain , vice president  Novaira Fahad , former executive member Fariha Munir, Zahra Shah graced the event. Secreta...

Patron in chief Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar WCCIM and first women's bank together for financial literacy program WCCIM has always proved phenomenal for advocating and creating opportunities for female entrepreneurs. Their advocacy is not limited to their own members, but for women empowerment in general. For the purpose of financial assistance and guidance they have been working with State Bank of Pakistan for quite some time now. I t was due to WCCIM's persistant attachment to the cause, which is now bearing fruit in the form of facilitation for female entrepreneurs around the country and SBP is changing its policies, bringing different loaning and benefit schemes, specially meant for women. Yet, there remains a reluctance among female entrepreneurs, in availing these banking facilities, alongwith unawareness of the advantages and priviliges meant for them. WCCIM pointed out the issue and its need to be addressed. Workshops, awareness sessions, contact and confidence buildin...