- Taiwan Women’s Empowerment Project St Vincent
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Taiwan’s Technical Mission are pleased to report that the collaborative Christmas Market conducted last Friday was a success. This event, organised in collaboration with 30 firms that actively engaged in the Women’s Empowerment Programme throughout the year 2022-2023, aimed to highlight the Women Empowerment Project’s exceptional achievements.
The notable attendance of Hon. Keisal Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Saboto Caesar, Minister of Agriculture, and Hon. Benarva Browne, Minister of Urban Development, added to the significance of the event. Their endorsement emphasised the government’s commitment to promoting economic growth, gender equality, and urban development.
The Christmas Market provided a lively platform for female entrepreneurs to display and sell their wares, which ranged from handcrafted crafts to new services. It was a celebration of their hard work and devotion, highlighting the many abilities and talents fostered by the Women’s Empowerment Programme.
Ambassador Fiona Fan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) expressed appreciation for the community’s and businesses’ active participation. The event not only recognised the accomplishments of women-led businesses, but it also gave an opportunity for the community to learn about and support these exceptional businesses.
The Women’s Empowerment Christmas Market’s success represents a common commitment to creating a more inclusive and prosperous future for all. We would like to express our profound gratitude to the community, companies, government authorities, and all participants who helped make this event a huge success. We are excited to continue our work to empower women and promote entrepreneurship in the next years.”
