Organized for the first time in Vietnam, the program benefits directly more than 50 female business owners and leaders of small and medium-sized companies. The program is a key initiative in P&G’s long-term commitment towards an equal and inclusive environment aimed to close the gender economic gap.
Procter & Gamble Vietnam (“P&G Vietnam”), in collaboration with WEConnect International, announced the launch of the first-ever “Women Entrepreneurs Academy” (WEA) initiative in Vietnam. This flagship program aims to empower and elevate women entrepreneurs, fostering their business growth and development.
Organized on the 25th October 2023 in HCMC, the event saw the appearance of esteemed guests and participants from US Consulate Deputy Consul General Anne Benjaminson, Center for Enterprise Development – South (Ministry of Planning and Investment), UN Women Vietnam, VCCI, The Ho Chi Minh City Association for Women Executives and Entrepreneurs (HAWEE), and more than 50 female business owners and leaders of small and medium-sized companies, regardless of industry.
The WEA initiative fosters a supportive network of empowered women entrepreneurs who can share experiences and support one another
The WEA initiative, which has been successfully implemented in more than 10 countries since 2017, has already supported more than 520 female business owners. The program provides participants with access to P&G’s global training courses, covering a wide range of topics such as leadership skills, strategic business planning, technology integration in procurement processes, and more.
The comprehensive training program includes a day of in-person learning in Ho Chi Minh City, followed by ongoing online discussions over the next 2 months. Participants will receive instruction on critical business aspects, including leadership skills, human resource management, brand building and development, distribution and sales system optimization, and negotiation skills enhancement.
The program benefits directly more than 50 female business owners and leaders of small and medium-sized companies
This initiative is not solely about imparting knowledge; it’s about fostering a supportive network of empowered women entrepreneurs who can share experiences and support one another. The WEA also creates a dynamic community where women’s voices are amplified, and their businesses can thrive.
Ms. Priyamvada Srivastava, Vice President, Country Manager of P&G Vietnam, emphasized the significance of the WEA initiative, saying, “At P&G Vietnam, we’ve long championed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion as we strive to be a Force for Growth and a Force for Good. P&G always recognizes the incredible potential that women entrepreneurs bring to the world of business. We believe that when women succeed, economies thrive, communities prosper, and societies advance. We are proud to reiterate our dedication to supporting and empowering women in business in Vietnam through this program.”
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.
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About Procter & Gamble Vietnam
P&G began operating in Vietnam in 1995 with the commitment to “Being a force for growth and a force for good” and has grown strongly with famous products of international quality. P&G is a pioneer in promoting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Vietnam over the years. Realizing the company’s commitment to creating a more equal world, P&G has always been a pioneer in accompanying the advancement of Vietnamese women, building an environment of equality and inclusion with its efforts to promote gender equality and support the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities.
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About WEConnect International
WEConnect International is a member-led, global non-profit that brings motivated, large corporate, multilateral and government buyers together with qualified women-owned suppliers around the world. It works with over 170 multinational buying organizations, with over $1 trillion in annual purchasing power combined, that have committed to sourcing more products and services from women-owned businesses based in over 135 countries. WEConnect International identifies, educates, registers and certifies women’s business enterprises based outside of the U.S. that are at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more women. WEConnect International provides certification in over 60 countries that represent over 80 percent of the world’s population.
Source: P&G Việt Nam
