Let’s Empower Women Transform Futures

Complex policies hold women entrepreneurs back. ABWCI simplifies the process with expert guidance and advocacy.

Women-led businesses receive only 5% of available funding. ABWCI bridges this gap by providing financial support and crowdfunding opportunities.

Many women lack access to experienced mentors. ABWCI connects them with industry leaders, fostering growth and success.

ABWCI is building a world where women-led businesses can succeed without barriers. Every donation fuels training, networking, and funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs.

Dayamanti Pradhan: Stitching Hope, One Thread at a Time

Dayamanti Pradhan, a 48-year-old woman from Shakti Nagar in Bargarh, Odisha, sat in her dimly lit rented home, staring at the bare walls. Life had always been tough, but losing her husband to COVID-19 turned her world upside down. She was left alone—with no savings, no steady income, and the heavy responsibility of raising her only son.

Madhuri Behera’s Fight for a Better Future: From Desperation to Hope

Madhuri Behera, a 29-year-old mother from the quiet village of Borpali in Bargarh, knows what it means to fight for survival. Her world fell apart when she lost her husband to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving her alone to care for her two young daughters.

Santoshini Sahu: Stitching Dreams, Weaving Hope

When Santoshini Sahu’s world came crashing down, it didn’t come with a warning. The COVID-19 pandemic took her husband away, leaving her alone in the quiet village of Haldipali, Odisha, with two daughters staring up at her—hungry, scared, and looking for answers she didn’t have.

Saudamini Badhei: From an Empty Kitchen to a Full Heart

Saudamini Badhei stood in her dark, empty kitchen, staring at the lifeless stove. The walls seemed to echo the silence that had filled her life ever since her husband passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her once-bustling roadside hotel, where the aroma of fresh breakfasts and simmering curries had welcomed hungry travellers, now stood shut—a painful reminder of everything she had lost.

From Struggle to Success: Tapaswani’s Empowering Journey

In the small, humble village of Daurakhanda, Bargarh, Tapaswani Suna’s world was turned upside down when her husband passed away during the pandemic. At 45, she suddenly found herself as the sole provider for her two young children—a daughter and a son. The weight of their future felt unbearable. Every day was a challenge.

See How Your Donation Blooms

Your donation isn’t just money—it’s the foundation of a woman’s success story.  She has the vision. ABWCI provides the tools. You make the dream possible.

How we work?

While chambers and associations exist, there is a lack of global-level policy initiatives for women in business. We bridge this gap by building strong networks and fostering higher business engagement for women entrepreneurs. Our goal is to expand globally and become the largest registry for women entrepreneurs. By actively engaging at the policy level, we work to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem worldwide, ensuring better opportunities and support for women-led businesses.

Our Goals

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Globally by Bridging Policy Gaps, Expanding Networks, and Strengthening the Business Ecosystem

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of the Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry (ABWCI)?

ABWCI aims to empower, engage, and educate women in business by creating a supportive global ecosystem that fosters equity and inclusive prosperity. We advocate for policies that help women entrepreneurs become wealth creators rather than job seekers.

How does ABWCI support women entrepreneurs globally?

We provide policy advocacy, business networking, mentorship, and educational resources to help women entrepreneurs scale their businesses. Our goal is to create the largest global registry of women entrepreneurs and influence inclusive business opportunities.

Why is a global policy initiative for women in business necessary?

While many local chambers and associations exist, there is a lack of global-level advocacy for women entrepreneurs. ABWCI addresses this gap by engaging at the policy level, fostering higher business engagement, and creating market opportunities for women-owned businesses.

How can I get involved with ABWCI?

You can join us by becoming a member, participating in our programs, networking with other entrepreneurs, and contributing to policy initiatives. We welcome women entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders who want to support and grow the ecosystem for women in business.