Ideas Hut blog has been mostly used to bring to you live coverage of different Tech events. This time, the event to be live blogged is one of its kind and is dedicated to women entrepreneurs from different sectors.
Historically, majority of women in Pakistan have had no form of savings other than their jewelry. Culturally, they have kept their money in gold or cash and if the latter, are often tempted to spend it. In addition, many have not kept it in banks for fear of interest (riba) and/or they have lost money in the past through fraudulent schemes. For this reason, LADIESFUND™ is available in Shariah-compliant investment advisory services as well as capital protected structures.
LADIESFUND™ is Dawood Capital Management Ltd.’s way of enabling women to have a financial savings plan in which they make routine payments, where they can slowly but surely build a nest egg for themselves. Some LADIESFUND™ investors have for the first time in their life been able to buy a substantial purchase for themselves or a gift for their spouse with their own money because routine savings adds up.
LADIESFUND™ Women’s Entrepreneurship Awards builds on this concept and honors women who are making a difference with their lives, both for themselves and for others. This unique forum provides like-minded individuals with the great opportunity for them to network, and more importantly find kindred spirits.
The 2nd LADIESFUND™ Women’s Entrepreneurship Awards are to be held on 12th March 2010, at the Mohatta Palace Museum to celebrate the excellence of outstanding women entrepreneurs of Pakistan. The awards will be attended by leading women from all walks of life.
The chief guests at this year’s awards ceremony will be Ms. Nasreen Jalil & Ms. Khushbakht Shujat.Elite panel of judges for the awards includes Barrister Shahida Jamil, Ms. Frieha Altaf, Ms. Ameena Saiyid, Ms. Sameera Raja and Ms. Rehana Saigol, who will be selecting exceptional Pakistani women. These special women will be honored with prizes for their outstanding achievements and vision as entrepreneurs.
The 2010 Award categories and their respective criteria can be viewed here.
For live coverage of the awards ceremony, check out this space on Friday 12th March, 3:15 PM PST (Pakistan Standard Time GMT +5)
