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May 1, 2026
FOWES announces the launch of The Global Artisan Collective™
FOWES’ Chair, Sabah Hussain has announced the global roll-out of The Global Artisan Collective™, a strategic international initiative dedicated to advancing the welfare, visibility, economic resilience, and sustainable growth of women artisan communities worldwide. Through private partner funding, collaborative market access, ethical trade opportunities, and community-focused welfare support, the initiative aims to bridge traditional craftsmanship with global economic participation while preserving cultural heritage and empowering women-led artisan ecosystems across regions.
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May 1, 2026
ImpactThe Global Artisan Collective™ unviels globally
FOWES’ Chair, Sabah Hussain has announced the global roll-out of The Global Artisan Collective™, an initiative to support women artisans globally, throught private partner funding and welfare.
April 29, 2026
EmpowermentFOWES Reaches 2,000 Women Empowered Milestone Across Global Programming
Cumulative programming has now reached over 2,000 women across workshops, retreats, leadership initiatives, and community circles, marking a new milestone in the organization's mission.
April 17, 2026
ProgramsEduTechHer Program Expands to Include AI training masterclasses and forums
FOWES’s AI inclusion and digital empowerment initiative "GenAI" has expanded its outreach to equip women entrepreneurs and professionals with practical AI literacy, integration strategies, and future-ready digital skills across emerging and underserved business communities globally.
March 12, 2026
EventsFOWES Montreal Announces 2026 Executive Leadership & Wellness Retreat Series
Following the success of the January 2025 retreat in Eastern Townships, FOWES has confirmed an expanded retreat calendar for 2026 featuring three immersive experiences across North America.
January 11, 2026
CommunityFOWES Women Readers' Guild Now Active in Four Cities
Conscious reading circles about leadership development, entrepreneurship, and personality development are now running in Montreal, Mumbai, London and Dubai.
November 5, 2025
PartnershipsFOWES and Community Partners Launch Joint Entrepreneurship Access Initiative
A new multi-stakeholder partnership will provide over 150 women entrepreneurs with access to the EmpowHer program, business mentorship, and micro-financing resources over the next 18 months in Mumbai.
September 22, 2025
Impact2024-25 Impact Report: 96% of Workshop Participants Would Recommend FOWES to Other Women
FOWES's annual impact assessment reveals record satisfaction and measurable life improvements across participants in wellness, career, and entrepreneurship workshops — with 96% recommending the programs to others.
June 14, 2025
CommunityFOWES Community Circles Now Active in Three Cities
Monthly community circles, peer-led gatherings grounded in accountability, and shared growth are now running in Montreal, Mumbai, and Dubai.
January 18, 2025
EventsFOWES Hosts Inaugural Leadership & Wellness Retreat in Eastern Townships, Quebec
The first FOWES Leadership & Wellness Retreat, held January 10–12 in Saint Denis-de-Brompton, brought together 24 women leaders for three days of deep restoration, strategic reflection, and community-building in Quebec's Eastern Townships.
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