Business
Unilever Sri Lanka supports women-led micro entrepreneurs through their partnership with IDB & WCIC
Unilever Sri Lanka and the Industrial Development Board (IDB) of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development handed over the second round of financing to ten female micro-entrepreneurs. This is part of the 3-year MoU signed by Unilever and the IDB in 2024, to provide financial and capability support to female entrepreneurs. By the end of 2025, 60 entrepreneurs will have been supported by the programme. Representing diverse industries, including Batik and Handloom, Confectionery, Footwear and Spices, they have been able to invest in and scale up their ventures.
The MoU was further strengthened this year through a partnership with the Women’s Chamber of Industry & Commerce (WCIC) for additional support with capability building for example, with mentoring and networking.