We are a group of individuals who believe in the potential of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. After many years of working in this field, we have become acutely aware of the need for a separate Chamber of Commerce and industry, which is solely dedicated to promoting the cause of women in business. To this end, we are proud to announce the establishment of WCCI. The chamber can also be looked upon as an advocacy group for dealing with issues of economic empowerment of women.
Message from President
It is with great pleasure that I have been elected unopposed to serve in the Presidential capacity for this prestigious organization (Women chamber of commerce and IndustryLahore division). I am grateful to Allah and Dr. Shehla Javed Akram our mentor, inspiration, and leader, Qaisra Sheikh, and EC members considering me for this post. I feel proud of the role WCCI strongly plays in supporting women's businesses at all levels. I look forward to the upcoming challenges, opportunities regarding women's businesses. During the period of COVID19 have learned that Good health is good for business. We will promote more alliances between WCCI and the health care sectors. Our campaign, advocacy for the reform of SME policy, and the implementation of the WSME policy idea initiated by Dr. Shehla Javed Akram. Our members can trust us to be their advocates for the solution of the issues that matter most to their businesses. Our work series of activities aimed at representing the best interest of women businesses and communities and ensuring the fundamentals of the business environment. All my office bearers and EC members will continue to work hard in the right direction for the implementation of previous projects and intimate multitasking innovative projects for the empowerment of women, employment generation great contribution to the economy of Pakistan. My humble request to all our valued members for their active participation in Chamber activities for feedback on your expectation of WCCI Lahore, comments, and suggestions for our best performance. I look forward to working with everyone who is associated with WCCI and wish you all your successful businesses. If you have questions pertaining to business feel free to reach out to me anyone office bearer and we will provide you with the best information possible. Javed Akram our mentor, inspiration and leader, Qaisra Sheikh and EC members considering me for this post. I feel proud of the role WCCI strongly play in supporting women businesses at all levels. I look forward to the upcoming challenges, opportunities regarding women businesses. During the period of COVID19 have learned that Good health is good for business. We will promote more alliances between WCCI and health care sectors. Our campaign, advocacy for the reform of SME policy and the implementation of WSME policy idea initiated by Dr. Shehla Javed Akram. Our member can trust us to be their advocates for the solution of the issues that matter most to their businesses. Our work series of activities aimed at representing the best interest of women businesses and communities and ensuring the fundamentals of business environment. With all my office bearers and EC members will continue to work hard in right direction for the implementation of previous projects and intimate multitasking innovative projects for the empowerment of women, employment generation great contribution for the economy of Pakistan. My humble request to all our valuable members for their active participation in Chamber activities for feedback on your expectation of WCCI Lahore, comments and suggestions to our best performance. I look forward to working with everyone who is associated with WCCI and wish you all for your successful businesses. If you have questions pertaining to business feel free to reach out to me anyone office bearer and we will provide you with the best information possible.
Mrs. Sam Ali Dada
President WCCI (Lahore Division)
Message form Senior Vice President
It is an honor for me to be the Senior Vice President of the Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I thank Dr. Shehla Javed Akram, Qaisra Sheikh, and other respected virtuous members of WCCI for giving me this opportunity. I will try my best to play my role effectively and assure my utmost co-operation. We should work on women's skill development to empower and educate them at all ages and income levels. Skills will help them to improve their economic condition. If we wish to see a nation that develops economically on the global front, then it’s very important to have “Women empowerment”.The actual women empowerment will come by making the women economically independent. So they could support their families in any adverse economic situation.
Ms. Saba Mubarik
Senior Vice President WCCI (Lahore Division)
Message form Vice President
It's a great honor and privilege for me to be a Vice President of WCCI. I'm so grateful to Dr. Shehla. Who is an inspiration for all working women? Due to her considerable efforts and dedication, we all women are able to convey our voice to the higher authorities. She is the epitome of all working women. She took the first step forward to provide such an excellent and supporting platform for women. I'm so grateful to Dr. Shela, Ms. Qaisra Shaikh n all my respected members. Being the Vice President of WCCI, I'll do my best to empower women in our society and will leave no stone unturned to encourage and support all working women and entrepreneurs. During my tenor 2021-2022 I'll be available all the time for the betterment and empowerment of women to make a great difference in society and take a great part in our country's economy.
Wcci lahore division in collaboration with Kinnaird college for Women celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week
USAID PEER Cycle 9
On behalf of PEER's sponsors at USAID, the National Academies are happy to announce that this year's cycle of PEER is now open and accepting proposals! PEER Cycle 9 has several new focus areas this year. In addition to the broad call for projects on any development-related research topic, the program welcomes calls in focus areas on advanced digital tools; family planning and reproductive health; the social, economic, and behavioral sciences. There are also several country-specific focus areas: urban WASH and transboundary water in Afghanistan, clean energy in Bangladesh, multiple research sectors in Tunisia, and bioremediation of dioxins and furans in Vietnam. Last year's cycle only supported projects of one year in length, but this year PEER Cycle 9 is once again inviting proposals for projects lasting two or three years, depending on the focus area. Pre-proposal submissions are due by 11:59 PM (U.S. Eastern Standard Time) on February 10, 2020. For more information on Cycle 9, please see the Cycle 9 RFP.
