Provide Self Employment For Women

Summary
The Self-Employment for Women project continues to make significant strides in empowering women economically through skills training, business development support, and access to financial and mentorship resources. 

Recent Developments & Progress Highlights

• Building on foundational training, advanced sessions in digital marketing, bookkeeping, and customer relations were delivered this month to deepen participants’ entrepreneurial knowledge.
• The first phase of microgrant disbursements has begun, prioritizing women with viable business ideas and demonstrable commitment.
• Women's peer groups formed during earlier phases have grown into active support circles, providing informal mentorship, accountability, and emotional support.
• A rotating schedule of weekly seminars by guest entrepreneurs has been initiated.

Next Steps

• Continue the remaining disbursements of microgrants.
• Organize a community showcase event for women to exhibit and market their products/services.
• Expand access to mobile banking and digital financial literacy.

Conclusion
This month marks a period of strong momentum for the Self-Employment for Women project at Pink Food Bank. The combination of skills training, financial support, and community building continues to position participants for sustainable self-employment. The project remains committed to empowering women as changemakers within their households and communities.