WePOWER National Chapters Business Meeting hosted by ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค was held at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) supported by Yunus Center AIT (YCA) on January 30-31, 2025, bringing together representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration, sustainable funding models, and expanding capacity-building programs for women in energy.
Key discussionsย led by national focal points covered membership governance, funding models, and capacity-building initiatives. The SAR100 program and the newly launched WePOWER Alumni Network were recognized as key initiatives to support mentorship, job placements, and leadership development. National chapters also explored ways to enhance STEM outreach, expand technical training programs, and strengthen engagement with universities and energy organizations.
Prof. Faiz H. Shah, Executive Director of Yunus Center AITย (YCA) and a WePOWER Steering Committee member, emphasized the need for national centers to align with regional needs, ensure financial sustainability, and leverage national resources for long-term impact. He highlighted the importance of a value-driven membership model, cross-country knowledge exchange, and an entrepreneurial approach to funding by tapping into national financial opportunities beyond international donors.
Together, theย WePOWERย network continues to drive efforts to enhance womenโs participation in South Asiaโs energy sector and foster transformative change for women in STEM.
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