Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce holds 39th AGM
View(s):The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a pivotal moment in the organisation’s 39-year journey. This year’s AGM, led by Chairperson Anoji De Silva and the 15-member board, celebrated the chamber’s achievements during the 2023/24 term while setting the stage for future growth.
Over the past year, the chamber has made significant strides, forging impactful partnerships with organisations such as the Centre for Private Enterprise (CIPE), OAV (German Asia Pacific Organisation), UNESCAP, Globally Cool, SAARC Chamber of Commerce and USAID to name a few.
New team
Ms. Gayani De Alwis was elected as the Chairperson for 2024-2025 and a new board appointed. In her acceptance speech, she expressed deep gratitude to WCIC’s founders and past chairs for their visionary leadership, vowing to build on their legacy by growing membership, expanding reach, and empowering women entrepreneurs to build inclusive, sustainable businesses, according to a media release issued by the chamber.
“I am honoured and humbled to accept the role of Chairperson at the 39th Annual General Meeting of WCIC. Together with our dynamic board, we will continue to build on WCIC’s rich history of supporting women entrepreneurs and leaders. We are stronger together, and I am committed to giving my best to empower women and drive economic growth,” said Ms. De Alwis.
The AGM also celebrated the success of WCIC’s flagship event, the Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards, which recognised the contributions of 86 women entrepreneurs generating a combined revenue of Rs. 37.1 billion. The awards honored nine overall winners, 19 category winners, nine provincial winners, and 12 special recognitions.
In addition to the awards, WCIC provides valuable platforms for women entrepreneurs through events like Santa’s Village and Avurudu Udawa, as well as new initiatives such as Ramp Up, a fashion show that highlights local female designers. The WCIC Virtual Marketplace further supports female SMEs by offering them market access and visibility.
Chief Guest, Ms. Azusa Kubota, Resident Representative in Sri Lanka for the UNDP, in her address, highlighted the significant contributions made by WCIC to the advancement of working women in Sri Lanka. She emphasised how the chamber’s initiatives have created meaningful impact for both rural and urban women, empowering them in their professional journeys.
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