Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Hundreds of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.
International Women's Day has been observed since in the early 1900's, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.
Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements
Likewise Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs’ Association of Nepal together with Women’s Committee of FNCCI celebrated this occasion amidst various functions. The Highlight of the Program was ‘Home Stay’, focusing on the Nepal Tourism year 2011.
 The program started with the national anthem followed by lighting of the “Panas” with various guests including the Ambassador of Sri- lanka,  Mr. Thosapala Hewage.Then there was a  short welcome speech by FWEAN President, Ms. Chhaya Sharma, followed by certificate of appreciation to WEAN chapters in the districts.

Welcome address by President of FWEAN Ms. Chhaya Sharma

Distribution of Certificate of appreciation to

• WEAN Lalitpur by Ms. Chhaya Sharma
• WEAN Kanchanpur  by Ms. Maggie Shah
• WEAN Kaski by Ms. Shyam Badan Shrestha
• WEAN Taplejung by Ms. Hajury Bista
• WEAN Banke by Ms. Rita Bhandari
• WEAN Bardiya by Ms. Prabha Basnet
• Gyanmala Mahila Samuha By Ms. Yankila Sherpa

Key note by Ms. Chandani Joshi

The Keynote speaker Chandani Joshi highlighted on the economic empowerment of women, sharing case studies on women’s health hazards in some countries like Bangla desh and India

Drama on Home Stay

A drama on Home stay as a tool for economic opportunity to women in the rural area was presented by performing artists under Suresh Chand, followed by a short paper focusing on the advantages of ‘Home Stay Tourism’ and its multiplier effects by FWEAN President Ms. Chhaya Sharma.

Award Distribution

Award to three institutions contributing in the field of tourism
Three Sisters: Dicky Karki    Jet Airways: Ms. Ava Shah    Avia club: Ms. Natasha Shrestha

Kadar Patra to WEAN Lalitpur

Samman Patra to WEAN Kanchanpur by Dr Prabha Basnet

Samman Patra to WEAN Kaski By Ms. Shyam Badan Shrestha

Samman Patra to WEAN Taplejung by Ms Hajuri_Bista

Samman Patra to Gyan mala mahila samuha By Past president Ms. Yankila Sherpa

Presentation on Home Stay  by FWEAN President

A short paper presentation was put forward focusing on the advantages of ‘Home Stay Tourism’ and its multiplier effects by FWEAN President Ms. Chhaya Sharma.

Vote of Thanks by Ms. Renu Sthapit

The program ended with Vote of thanks from Ms. Renu Sthapit, 3rd Vice President of FWEAN, followed by Hi- Tea for all the invitees

MC: Neeru Rayamajhi Khatri