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C U R R E N T P R O J E C T S:

W O M E N ' S E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P P R O G R A M( W E P)

Since 2005, WEP has provided entrepreneurial services ranging from skillbuilding trainings to providing members with business loans. In 2016, WEP organized a many initiatives. In March, WEP organized its annual International Women ' s Day event with 10 village societies in attendance and all WEP staff members. The day included inspiring presentations, musical acts and dramatic performances. WEP also hosted a Trade Fair Show, which provided businesses a platform to showcase their products and creations in a central location. Beginning in September, WEP held several handicraft trainings in office and in villages. In November, WEP staff arranged their annual trip for 275 of their member in celebration of faith and women’ s empowerment.

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