SINCE 1985
Empowering Women
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By joining hands and working together, the Chamber aims to create a thriving ecosystem where the empowerment of women is intricately intertwined with the advancement of commerce. Through mentorship, networking, and skill-building initiatives, this Chamber envisions a future where empowered women contribute significantly to the prosperity and success of industries, ultimately benefiting society as a whole.
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We are dedicated to shattering societal norms and restrictions that hinder women's progress in business. Through advocacy, support, and collaboration, we create a nurturing environment where women entrepreneurs can flourish.
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The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Sri Lanka (WCIC), the National Chamber for women in business, was inaugurated in 1985 by a group of successful women with a visionary mindset. They envisaged that the WCIC could be a pivotal force in leveraging women entrepreneurs into the mainstream of business activity in the country, encouraging greater economic contribution to the country from women. Today the WCIC as the National Chamber for Women In Business is geared to take this path.
Our Vision
To be the “think tank”, “voice” and the “platform” empowering women to be powerful nation builders, by participating in transforming the economic growth of the nation.
Our Mission
Shape the future of women, in Sri Lanka, by providing opportunities for business and professional development, fostering valuable connections, nurturing and empowering to reach their fullest potential, facilitating member success.
Our Core Values
- Diverse & Inclusive
- Dynamic & Relevant
- Can do Attitude
- Ethical & Sustainable
Our Vision
To be the “thinktank”, “voice” and the “platform” empowering women to be powerful nation builders, by participating in transforming the economic growth of the nation. Mission of an organization maps out the activity it performs and how they are strategically managed.
Our Mission
Shape the future of women, in Sri Lanka, by providing opportunities for business and professional development, fostering valuable connections, nurturing and empowering to reach their fullest potential, facilitating member success Values ensure that we stay true to our grounding principles in every thing we do, what ever we undertake.
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Sri Lanka (WCIC) was inaugurated in 1985 by a group of successful women with a visionary mindset. They envisaged that the WCIC could be a pivotal force in leveraging women entrepreneurs into the mainstream of business activity in the country, encouraging greater economic contribution to the country from women. Today the WCIC is geared to take this path.
Our Vision
To be the “think tank”, “voice” and the “platform” empowering women to be powerful nation builders, by participating in transforming the economic growth of the nation.
Our Mission
Shape the future of women, in Sri Lanka, by providing opportunities for business and professional development, fostering valuable connections, nurturing and empowering to reach their fullest potential, facilitating member success.
Our Core Values
- Diverse & Inclusive
- Dynamic & Relevant
- Can do Attitude
- Ethical & Sustainable
Our Vision
To be the “thinktank”, “voice” and the “platform” empowering women to be powerful nation builders, by participating in transforming the economic growth of the nation. Mission of an organization maps out the activity it performs and how they are strategically managed.
Our Mission
Shape the future of women, in Sri Lanka, by providing opportunities for business and professional development, fostering valuable connections, nurturing and empowering to reach their fullest potential, facilitating member success Values ensure that we stay true to our grounding principles in every thing we do, what ever we undertake.
Our Vision
To be the “think tank”, “voice” and the “platform” empowering women to be powerful nation builders, by participating in transforming the economic growth of the nation.
Our Mission
Shape the future of women, in Sri Lanka, by providing opportunities for business and professional development, fostering valuable connections, nurturing and empowering to reach their fullest potential, facilitating member success.
Our Core Values
- Diverse & Inclusive
- Dynamic & Relevant
- Can do Attitude
- Ethical & Sustainable
Our Vision
To be the “think tank”, “voice” and the “platform” empowering women to be powerful nation builders, by participating in transforming the economic growth of the nation.
Our Mission
Shape the future of women, in Sri Lanka, by providing opportunities for business and professional development, fostering valuable connections, nurturing and empowering to reach their fullest potential, facilitating member success.
Our Core Values
- Diverse & Inclusive
- Dynamic & Relevant
- Can do Attitude
- Ethical & Sustainable
Upcoming Events
12 November 2024
RAMP UP 2024
07 January 2025
WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA GRAND AWARD CEREMONIAL EVENT – JANUARY 2025
Upcoming Events
12 November 2024
RAMP UP 2024
07 January 2025
WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA GRAND AWARD CEREMONIAL EVENT – JANUARY 2025
Upcoming Events
12 November 2024
RAMP UP 2024
07 January 2025
WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA GRAND AWARD CEREMONIAL EVENT – JANUARY 2025
Flagship Events
Women Entrepreneur Awards
Women Entrepreneur Award, A Flagship Event which is conducted annually by the WCIC with the intention of recognizing and rewarding the women entrepreneurs for their tenacity to scale and grow. We want to show case their businesses for the positive contribution made to the Sri Lanka economy. The participation is available for the Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs, and it is extended to the SAARC region as well. The process that has been carefully crafted ensures that the entrepreneur takes a strategic view of the business and focuses on finance and governance.
Leadership Forum
Women Leadership Forum is a flagship event conducted in March every year, by the WCIC in conjunction with the International Women’s Day. It is a full day knowledge generating workshop eagerly looked forward to by Professionals and Entrepreneurs alike. The sessions are crafted in line with the theme for the respective year and guarantees stimulating insights and networking for all participants.
Chairperson's Message
Continuing the legacy of our visionary founders in 1985, Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) , the world’s first such chamber, is committed to nurtur and empower women entrepreneurs to reach their fullest potential. In doing so we aim to help them to increase their economic contribution. With 51% women in our population, there is so much at stake for women to lead and deliver to our economy. Women by nature have innate characteristics that are of great importance in today’s climate. The ethical behaviour, trust and commitment, perseverence and dedication to the cause are especially of importance in these turbulent times. We believe women owned women led businesses could play a pivotal role to grow our economy in an ethical and a sustainable manner. We at WCIC believe in empowered collaborations with like minded organsiations in realising our goals. We are grateful to the continued support of our members and partners who have joined with us to empower, engage and enrich the Fem-entrenuers to the economy! Join us and be a partner in your scaleup journey.
Chairperson's Message
"The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce Sri Lanka (WCIC) ,the first such chamber in the world was established in 1985 by a group of visionary Sri Lankan women with the main objective of facilitating the inclusion of women in mainstream business activity. Our mission is to engage and empower women entrepreneurs and women in business and help them to increase their economic contribution to our economy. Women build companies that are ethical, built on strong values and diverse and inclusive working environments.Therefore we believe women entrepreneurs can play a pivotal role to grow our economy in a sustainable manner. WCIC is grateful to the continued support of the likeminded collaborative partners who join us to help these women as they grow and scale their businesses."