National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia (NAWEM)

NAWEM was founded on the firm belief that the full realisation of the human potential is limited only by the acquisition of skill and knowledge and the availability of information and opportunities.

NAWEM is mindful of the importance of human resource development. It will therefore be in the forefront of initiatives to harness and develop under-utilised human resources, particularly women, by enhancing their skills and knowledge, and through the dissemination of information. In the widening of business opportunities, NAWEM members will ensure a consistent focus on quality, productivity and performance.

As the platform for women entrepreneurs, NAWEM is also the leadership that will influence and shape policies which will benefit women in business in particular and the nation in general.

Conscious of our ever changing and demanding environment, NAWEM is the inspiration to stimulate innovation and creativity in the development of business strategies that will be sensitive to local values and customer needs.

NAWEM also recognises the need for cohesiveness in forging business relationships. To this end NAWEM will be the bridge to transcend differences and to the nurturing of co-operation and mutually satisfying business environment within and outside our national boundaries.

By the year 2020, NAWEM members will be acknowledged not only as catalysts to the growth, development and enhancement of women in business but also as a motivating force, providing leadership and support to all Malaysians in the realisation of their full potential whilst upholding the values of mutual respect and caring.

Vision

“To unite Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs through the process of nurturing their skills and by helping them realise their dreams”

Mission

“To provide the leadership and inspiration to act as a conduit to the transformation of the role of women in business into a dynamic force”

Aims & Objectives

• To promote, develop and enhance the efforts and activities of women entrepreneurs.
• To encourage and support women who own and operate businesses.
• To act as liaison between members and the Government of Malaysia, State and Local Agencies and Organisation, as well as external Agencies and Bodies.
• To develop leadership amongst women who own and operate businesses.
• To harness and realise underutilised resources in the women sector.
• To conduct seminars, workshop, training programs and conferences to provide counselling and consultancy services and to promote, propagate and enhance women’s capabilities and potential.
• To receive, give and administer grants and donations of cash, property or services to programs and activities that will contribute directly or indirectly to the benefits and enhancement of the role and position of the members.
• To invest and deal with the monies of the Association not immediately required upon such manner as may from time to time be determined.
• To borrow or raise money in such manner as the Association may think fit.