About the Initiative

About the Initiative

Women Wielding the Workplace (WWW) aims to develop solution-based support networks for enabling greater participation and leadership by women in the workforce in South Asia, with a focus on India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Areas of Focus:

  • #mPowerWomen@Business: Strengthen the network of business mentors and women-led businesses.
  • #Media4Women@Work: Foster media dialogue on challenges faced by working women.
  • #Care4Women@Work: Facilitate sharing ideas and experiences for work-life balance and working women’s well-being.

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Women Wielding the Workplace (WWW): Empowering Women in Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Women Wielding the Workplace (WWW): Empowering Women in Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Abheepsha Ghosh 22 February 2025

Since 2021, the Women Welding the Workplace (WWW) project, a collaboration between Contact Base and the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, has been driving transformative change by empowering women and enhancing their economic participation. With a focus on Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and the USA, WWW developed a sustainable regional network connecting industry experts, entrepreneurs, investors, and life-skill professionals.

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Enabling Livelihoods: Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs for a Brighter Future

Enabling Livelihoods: Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs for a Brighter Future

Dr. Arina Bardhan 22 February 2025

According to researches on rural
women’s participation in the economy, women entrepreneurs contribute around 3% of India’s GDP,
and this number is steadily growing. As more women venture into businesses, they are creating new
economic opportunities, reshaping their lives, and, in turn, their communities.

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