CALD Women in Relational Entrepreneurship (CWIRE)
Building Economic Security Through women economic empowerment: Jan 2022 to Feb 2024
About the program
AfriAus iLEAC with its LUVPACKS Partners supports The Victorian Government’s commitment to gender equality and seeking to enhance economic security for women in priority cohorts, including CALD women. Safe and Strong: A Victorian Gender Equality Strategy acknowledges the importance of supporting economic participation for CALD women through education, employment opportunities and investment, which are key drivers to improving workforce participation.
Project and start-up package
The CWIRE Project and its Start-up Package target CALD women aged 25-40+, from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those who:
- Have the capacity to operate a business.
- Have some business experience and skills from overseas.
- Need access to resources (such as finance/capital, mentoring support, upskilling, etc).
CWIRE Phase 1 Participants
Selam Care LTD– Maria Diyab
Coach Trainer Academy– Nadia Siyotula
Tasmia Inspired Home – Shagufta Noreen
ZzAa Food – Zione Alepha Mpofu
Klinical Support Services – Rudo Catherine
RKM Global Fashion – Rhoda Kate Mphande (Moyo)
Hub’s Jewellery – Dusit Ibrahim
Kawelo Farms– Rabecca Lois Mwafulirwa
The Favourites Corner – Theresa Mpomba
Pretty Party Events – Nyagwa Cilla Gatwech
Gilgal Health Services -Rejoice Kgale
Braiding Beauty Salon –Chifundo Mhango
Keer & Sisters (Partnership) –
Agai Weet & Monica Majak
Kanique Catering – Monique Mariama Musa
GRACELIMO Interiors – Grace Limo
CWIRE Phase 2 Participants
Arefat Zeqih Catering – Arefat Abdela
Serengeti South African Shop– Donve Kruger
Najaha’s Delicious Finger Food– Najaha Ibrahim
Inspired Living Forever – Maryam Farooqi
OLILU Mama’s Catering–Olive Dixon (Paternership with Lucie Johnson)
Always Access Support Services Pty Ltd – Teresia (Tess) Mutisya
Province & Co– Alak & Nyakosi Nai
Sweeties Beauty Saloon– Swita Jawannsher
Sweet Chemistry Honey– Estelle Sevenster
Humbly Classy– Letwin Sedze
Gagana ole Moana –Dr Loudeen Fualautoalasi-Lam
On Property Buyers Agency– Sally Siyakatshana
Lending Hands– Lose Samasoni
T n H Investments–Tabitha Pemba
OLILU Mama’s Catering–Lucie Johnson (Partnership with Olive Dixon)
Prestidge PTY LTD-Esther JM
Lilibet Support Services– Elizabeth Ndunda
OUR CWIRE ACTIVITIES
CWIRE 1- GRADUATION 2022
CWIRE 1 & 2- Accompanied Mentoring Launch July 2023
CWIRE 2- GRADUATION 2023
Partners
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