In 2010 we have set ourselves a challenge – to raise £1404 to enable us to fund the training of 52 new business women in the developing world – that’s 1 new businesswoman for every week of the year!
In 2010 Mum’s The Boss’ nominated charity is Oxfam and, through the Oxfam Unwrapped programme, we want to raise enough money to train 52 new businesswomen in developing countries through Oxfam’s Train a Businesswoman gift.
The scheme helps aspiring businesswomen by developing and enhancing their business skills. Whether it’s help with money management, financial support, developing negotiation skills, improving production rates or effectively marketing the end product, this gift helps women work together – maybe even in co-operatives – to achieve their potential.
In the UK there is an amazing amount of information and support available if you want to set up your own business, and we see our networking groups as a small link in this chain. For that reason we decided this was the perfect charity for us as it allows us to do something for enterprising women in other parts of the world who aren’t so fortunate.
We will be organising various fundraising events throughout 2010 to achieve our target of £1404.00 and have set up a Just Giving page so that people can make donations online. So watch out for details throughout the year of ways in which you can get involved – and above all, wish us luck!
What a wonderful, worthy cause. Best of luck with the fund-raising, and best wishes for the new year!
I heard there is our govenment funding for traing for mums and free child care on the news
What a fabulous mission! Perfect for Mum’s the Boss! Best of luck with it.
Fantastic! It’s so lovely to see business people doing things like this, especially when it’s a tough financial climate at home. Good for you.
Fantastic Idea – would love to be involved !
Penny Wolff
http://www.journeytraining.co.uk
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