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The Philippines, June 2017 -   Whether it is something unique in the product, its packaging or even the customer service itself, all these come-ons and sweeteners keep buyers satisfied and coming for more. Such is the story of two micro enterprises that started to be innovative in order to hold on to their place in the competitive market.

Nepal, May 2016 - A woman-run seed production company networked with ordinary women folks in the remote hills of Nepal is giving well-established seed producers and exporters tough competition. How she does it is a story she offers to share with other women working in the farms of mountain communities elsewhere.

Nepal, November 2015 - One of the top business awards given by Nepal’s business community went to a woman entrepreneur who dreamt of becoming an employee but ended up as an employer instead. Sharada Rijal, who owns and runs her company called Milan Garments, also serves on the board of WEAN (Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal).

The Philippines, May 2015 - Three decades ago, an earthquake devastated the northern region of the Philippines. Especially hard-hit was Baguio, the summer capital of the country.

The Philippines, January 2015 - Busy with cross-stitch work, a group of mothers in their early twenties to late thirties engage in hush-hush talk about problems of family life and how they are coping with it. In the background, cries of babies being given nutrition care by visiting health workers distract the attention of mothers. Now and then, they cannot help but give a hand in pacifying the fretful children.

The Philippines, November 2014 - A partner organization of Women into the New Network for Entrepreneurial Reinforcement (WINNER) in the Philippines has mobilized its members in various communities in several provinces to take up and sustain organic farming practices as a way to promote healthy lifestyle, care for mother nature and sustainable agriculture.

Nepal, October 2014 - Participation in trade fairs and product expositions has been a regular activity of women in micro/small enterprises in Nepal, thus keeping them abreast of developments in the global market. This is particularly important in getting the latest information on product supply, buyers’ preferences, trends in product demands as well as requirements of emerging markets.

The Philippines, September 2014 - From home work and child care to community responsibilities, women have expanded their reach in advocating equal opportunities for all in order to cope with the challenges of globalized markets and the speed of doing business through the Internet.

Philippines, June 2014 - A number of women in micro and small enterprises from selected developing countries across Asia have realized life-changing results from their involvement in the economic empowerment global project called WINNER.  

The Philippines, August 2013 - Women in farming communities and leaders from various sectors of Philippine society recently joined an open dialogue on the role of women and their contribution in agriculture.  Theme of exchange of ideas and experiences was “Women in Rice Farming”.