The second edition of the Egyptian Women Forum was held on October 26, 2020 at Hilton Heliopolis Hotel. The event showcased the success stories of 30 Egyptian women in various fields. The stories were a motivation for Egyptian women to lead the coming years and get experience from successful women entrepreneurs in all aspects of life. The Egyptian Women Forum 2020 is also the primary platform in entrepreneurship and social responsibility in order to empower Egyptian women in all fields.
Entrepreneurship is the most important point in the Egyptian Women Forum 2020, which was the focus of discussions. Many Egyptian women ask about how a woman can be a pioneer in fields such as; science, sports, economics, finance and business?! An important question in the forum this year, “How can I be a successful businesswoman?” The answer was also given by 30 of the great Egyptian women sharing their success stories and future dreams. Reham Farouk, CEO of Al-Tadamun Microfinance Foundation, talked about her effective role in the development of women in the microfinance sector and about her success story in leading the organization for more than 20 years and helping more than 1.6 million Egyptian women micro-entrepreneurs to increase their income in various governorates of Egypt to improve their quality of life through providing access to responsible, sustainable and diversified financial services that suit their needs.
The event was attended by more than 500 participants and was covered by national media representatives.