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Empowering Women: Jamaican Training Boosts Agro-Business Resilience

2/6/2025

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The SheTrades Caribbean Hub training program in Kingston, Jamaica, empowers female agro-processors for international market access on February 5-6.
Funded by the UK, the initiative addresses gender disparities in trade and promotes women's entrepreneurship.
Additionally, 54 women business owners impacted by Hurricane Beryl received recovery grants and training in resilience and financial literacy.
This effort supports women-led enterprises, fostering long-term sustainability and economic inclusion.

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The SheTrades Caribbean Hub training program in Kingston, Jamaica, empowers female agro-processors for international market access on February 5-6.
Funded by the UK, the initiative addresses gender disparities in trade and promotes women's entrepreneurship.
Additionally, 54 women business owners impacted by Hurricane Beryl received recovery grants and training in resilience and financial literacy.
This effort supports women-led enterprises, fostering long-term sustainability and economic inclusion.