{"id":110837,"date":"2024-07-19T15:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=110837"},"modified":"2024-07-19T18:07:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T13:07:38","slug":"u-s-embassys-awe-program-trains-100-women-entrepreneurs-in-pakistanu-s-embassys-awe-program-trains-100-women-entrepreneurs-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/women-empowerment\/u-s-embassys-awe-program-trains-100-women-entrepreneurs-in-pakistanu-s-embassys-awe-program-trains-100-women-entrepreneurs-in-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S Embassy\u2019s AWE program trains 100 women entrepreneurs in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): The U.S Embassy in Islamabad on Friday held a graduation celebration for 100 women in the fifth cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). Since 2020, the AWE has mentored over 330 Pakistani women to establish and scale up their businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Donald Blome delivered inspiring remarks at the ceremony, congratulating the graduates and highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship in fostering economic growth and stability, says the press release.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe United States is strongly committed to advancing Pakistan\u2019s inclusive economic transformation \u2013 and women play a vital and growing role in that process,\u201d said<br \/>\nAmbassador Blome. \u201cAWE remains a relevant and important tool in promoting women\u2019s economic empowerment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Blome also highlighted the broader societal benefits of supporting women entrepreneurs, stating, \u201cThe United States firmly believes that expanding opportunities for women entrepreneurs leads to more stable societies. When women entrepreneurs succeed, they\u2019re more likely to invest back into their families and communities\u2014into education, nutrition, well-being, and children\u2019s health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to a recent survey of the 2023 cohort\u2019s AWE participants, the program has significantly impacted them, with 98 percent of graduates reporting increased personal and professional skills.<\/p>\n<p>The AWE program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, empowers women entrepreneurs worldwide by providing them with the skills, knowledge, and mentorship needed to build successful businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): The U.S Embassy in Islamabad on Friday held a graduation celebration for 100 women in the fifth cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). 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