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Kowe Vwazen: Women Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Initiative

Entrepreneurs Trained

375

Since 2021
Municipalities

18

in the south of Haiti

Project Overview

"Kowe Vwazen" is a comprehensive initiative, dedicated to empowering women from low to middle-income backgrounds to achieve financial independence through entrepreneurship. This project aims to provide women with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to start and grow successful businesses, ultimately transforming their lives and contributing to economic growth within their communities.

Project Goals

Entrepreneurship Education
Offer educational programs, workshops, and mentorship to equip women with the skills and knowledge necessary for entrepreneurship.
Financial Literacy
Provide financial literacy training, helping women understand budgeting, financial planning, and investment.
Mentorship
Help to connect women with experienced mentors who can assist them in the areas where they need the most help.
Access to Resources
Connect the new business owners with resources, such as microloans, to help them start or expand their businesses.
Community Building
Foster a supportive community where women can network, learn, and share experiences.

Key Activities

Entrepreneurship Workshops
Conduct regular workshops covering business planning, marketing, financial management, and more.
Mentorship Program
Recruit and train mentors to guide and support project participants.
Financial Literacy Classes
Offer courses on budgeting, savings, investment, and personal finance management.
Resource Hub
Create an online and offline resource hub where women can access information, templates, and tools for business development.
Networking Events
Organize events where women can network, share experiences, and learn from successful entrepreneurs.

The Who

Low to middle-class women seeking guidance and support for starting or growing their businesses or entrepreneurial ideas.

Expected Impact

  • Increased entrepreneurship rates among women in the target demographic.
  • Improved financial literacy and management skills.
  • Growth of women-owned businesses.
  • Greater economic independence and self-sufficiency for participants.
  • A supportive community of women entrepreneurs who continue to support each other.
Want to support us?
Thanks to your ongoing support, we will meet our goal and raise $10 million over the next five years to bring financial tools, freedom, and hope to hardworking small business owners.Donating is more than an act of generosity — it’s an investment in the dreams of small business owners all over the world. After she dropped out of school to care for her mother, Katherine dreamed of building a legacy for her own children. With proper training and financial support, she can acheived her goal and is now free.
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