Kashf Foundation, with the support of The Coca-Cola Export Corporation Pakistan, organized the Kashf Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 to recognize and honour the efforts and perseverance of Kashf female entrepreneurs and field staff from all across Pakistan, who have contributed to a positive social and economic change for a better future of all, while blazing a trail for the new generation of aspiring women entrepreneurs.
"Women of Pakistan are as talented and capable as men are. This Women's Day we want to acknowledge the efforts of all our brave women from across Pakistan who have been breaking stereotypes and growing phenomenally as outstanding women entrepreneurs. This event has been about recognizing all our heroic female entrepreneurs and artisans, commented Roshaneh Zafar, MD Kashf Foundation.
Distinguished guests from all walks of life attended the event, including dignitaries, government officials and high-profile celebrities - to celebrate and laud the success of Kashf entrepreneurs and artisans.
Awards were distributed by Roshaneh Zafar, MD Kashf Foundation, Asmara Nomani, HR Director Coca-Cola, Bushra Khanum, Senior Manager GESA, Fauzia Waqar, Chairperson PCSW, Samina Peerzada, Haseena Moin and Jawad Khan, CEO PSDF.
"In 2010 Coca-Cola pledged to empower 5 million women globally by 2020 and we as Pakistan have contributed over 9,000 economically empowered women. Our partnership with Kashf is the best practice example of gender equity by creating women entrepreneurs who support their families through improved livelihoods. Today, we salute these women around us who have been strong and resilient in every way of life," said Asmara Nomani, Coca Cola's HR Director.
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