NEWS

5 May 2008

MEHR NURI FUND HELPS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

In Uzbekistan, over 27,000 women are engaged in entrepreneurship, while more than 18,000 women work in farming.

Organized in 2004, Mehr Nuri fund has been implementing a number of projects related to development of entrepreneurship among women.

According to Jahongir Turahonov, project coordinator, each year, dozens of women are allocated grants for a family business.

Last year, 60 women from all regions of the country opened sewing and confectionary shops, built greenhouses, were engaged in livestock, poultry and beekeeping with the fund’s grants.

27-year old Nargiza Fazylova of Jizzakh always wanted to produce confectionery at home. Thanks to a Mehr Nuri grant, the young mother with support of her family is now preparing more than 10 types of confectionary products, which are delivered to stores.

Yulduz Beknazarova from Karshi acquired equipment for her sewing shop through the fund. “I am fond of clothing design. My sewing shop produces children’s wear and women’s clothing,” she said.

The fund also implements a project to develop small and medium business and farming, providing interest-free mini-loans and grants to women.

F. Mahkamova

Source: UzA