KATHMANDU, April 19:  A delegation of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN), led by FWEAN President Shova Gyawali, met with President Ram Chandra Paudel, to discuss the promotion and development of women's entrepreneurship in the country.

The 7th International Women Entrepreneurs Business Fair started in Lalitpur on Friday. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurated the five-day fair organized by the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN), an organization of women entrepreneurs across the country. With the slogan of eating and using domestic products to promote domestic entrepreneurship, the exhibition and sale of women's handicraft products, Dhaka and hand-made paper products, food dishes, agricultural products, herbs, jewelry and many other goods are showcased in the fair.

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) and Global Equity Fund have joined hands for a nobel cause of enhancing women entrepreneurship for socioeconomic development of Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN) held a meeting with Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H. Hashmi at the latter’s office in Kathmandu on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha has urged relevant agencies to solve the problems seen in Green Industrial Village for Women Entrepreneurs in Panchkhal.

KATHMANDU, Dec 15: The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN) has expressed concern to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal regarding the government’s decision to assign the responsibility of building the Women Entrepreneurs Green Industrial Park (WEGrIP) to the umbrella organization of women entrepreneurs.

KATHMANDU, Dec 13: The Women's Industrial Village, which is going to be built in Panchkhal of Kavre to generate employment for women by developing women's entrepreneurship and establishing industries, has become embroiled in controversy even before its foundation stone laying ceremony.

KATHMANDU, Oct 13: A collaborative meeting was convened among prominent business organizations, including the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN), Federation of Nepal Commerce and Small Industries (FNCSI), Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce (NICC), Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) at the FWEAN Secretariat on Friday.

President Paudel meets FWEAN team

September 11, 2023 16:30 pm

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: A team of the newly elected office-bearers including the president of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN), Shova Gyawali, met with President Ramchandra Paudel on Sunday. In the meeting, the President expressed his gratitude to the Federation for their presence.

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Director of Nepal Republic Media Limited (NRM) Shova Gyawali has been elected as the president of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs' Associations of Nepal (FWEAN).

KATHMANDU, March 3: The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) has marked the 113th International Women's Day with the main theme 'Digital Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality' set by the United Nations and announced the launch of a ‘Business Development Center’ (BDC).

KATHMANDU, August 24: Office bearers of Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN) have held a meeting with President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

KATHMANDU, August 7: The sixth edition of the International Women Entrepreneurs Trade Fair is set to be held in Lalitpur from August 18 to 22. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to inaugurate the fair that will bring women entrepreneurs from various countries including Nepal, according to the organizer.

KATHMANDU, May 26:  Federation of Women Entrepreneurs' Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) has announced the sixth edition of International Women's Trade Expo in Kathmandu from August 18 to 22.

FWEAN elects new Working Committe

December 25, 2021 13:15 pm

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: The 18th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) held on Thursday elected a new Working Committee led by Niru Raimajhi Khatri. The 18th General Assembly and the eighth convention held in Kathmandu on Thursday elected a 27-member working committee led by Khatri.

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Uma Regmi said that women should focus on building a prosperous country through the development of micro-entrepreneurship by mobilizing local resources and manpower.

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Shekhar Golchha concluded the 5th International Women Entrepreneurs’ Trade Fair 2078 BS, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: The 5th International Women Entrepreneur Trade Fair 2021 has kicked off in Kathmandu. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba inaugurated the fair virtually on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, August 31: The 5th International Women’s Trade Expo is scheduled to start on September 2. The expo, which is being organized by the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) virtually, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.

KATHMANDU, August 15: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government will take necessary initiatives to create an investment-friendly environment by reviving the economy slowed down by the COVID-19 pandemic.

KATHMANDU, July 6: Lack of dissemination of proper information along with a number of hindrances including poor market access, poor financial literacy and procedural defects have been preventing a majority of the COVID-19 affected women entrepreneurs from receiving the targeted recovery packages introduced by the government.

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) on Thursday organized a virtual interaction on the COVID-19 impact on businesses run by women in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, May 10: The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs' Association of Nepal (FWEAN) has urged the government to waive the interest of the capital women entrepreneurs have burrowed to start their businesses as they are forced to incur a huge loss due to the nationwide lockdown enforced by the government to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

KATHMANDU, July 26: The Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs' Association of Nepal (FWEAN) has said that its attention has been drawn toward the government's decision to make PAN mandatory for payment of salary to workers, among other issues.

BANKE, Dec 25: Women entrepreneurs have drawn the attention of stakeholders concerned about creating a conducive environment for motivating women to start down the path of entrepreneurship.

MAKWANPUR, Sept 25: Women entrepreneurs of the district have formed a Women Entrepreneurs Association Makwanpur-chapter.

KATHMANDU, April 25: Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs' Associations of Nepal (FWEAN), the apex body of women Entrepreneurs in Nepal, has organized a roundtable discussion on the need to increase entrepreneurship development fund loan for SMEs promoted by women.

FWEAN elects new leadership

October 11, 2017 06:15 am

KATHMANDU, Oct 11: The 14th Annual General Assembly of Federation of Women's Entrepreneurs of Nepal (FWEAN) on Tuesday elected a new executive with Sharada Rijal as president.

KATHMANDU, JULY 11: Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) celebrated their anniversary for the first time on the occasion of completing fourteen years on Tuesday.

FWEAN felicitates FNCCI chief Rana

April 21, 2017 09:05 am

KATHMANDU, April 21: Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN) felicitated newly-elected president of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Bhawani Rana at an event held at Achar Ghar in Jhamsikhel on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Women entrepreneurs participating in the 2nd International Women’s Trade Expo have said that not only had they found it very difficult to obtain capital to start their businesses, but that starting a business with a smaller investment was also no longer proving viable.

KATHMANDU, Dec 18: Nepal Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) has received the Community Service/Development Project Award 2016 from International Project Management Association (IPMA), Poland.

FWEAN bags int'l award

December 16, 2016 21:45 pm

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs' Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) has bagged the Gold Award for the Community Service/Development Project Award 2016 from International Project Management Association (IPMA), Poland.

Bhawani Rana elected FWEAN president

December 2, 2016 22:15 pm

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: The Federation of Women's Entrepreneurs of Nepal (FWEAN) has unanimously elected Bhawani Rana as its new president.