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Introduction

AWAKE – The Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka was founded in December 1983 and is one of India’s premier institutions for women entrepreneurs totally devoted to the development of entrepreneurship among women.

AWAKE is a not-for profit, Non-Governmental Organization. AWAKE is an ISO 9001-200 accredited organization.

Women entrepreneurs are members who volunteer their time to contribute to the functioning of the organization.

AWAKE’s members facilitate and guide women who want to start or improve their businesses. Entirely run by entrepreneur – volunteers, the members counsel, train, share experience & expertise, provide peer group support & hand hold when needed. Every Thursday, a large number of women come to AWAKE for business counseling.

AWAKE promotes entrepreneurship through Business Incubators along with Entrepreneurship training and skill training so as to enable a successful nurturing of entrepreneurs for emulation world- wide.

AWAKE is often called upon to provide national & international collaboration, be a resource organization in institutional competence building, training, commercial & technology linkages. A number of Asian, African, & Latin American delegates have made study visits to AWAKE.

An affiliate of Women’s World Banking, AWAKE has built up a strong support network with non- governmental and governmental development agencies, working with them to provide the expertise in entrepreneurship development.

Organization

AWAKE is a registered society. It is exempt from Income Tax under Sections 12A and 80 G of the Income Tax Act, India.

Executive Committee (EC) – A 13 member executive committee elected by the General Body bi-annually is responsible for all policy decisions.

Office bearers: 5 office bearers – elected by the Executive Committee – President, Vice – President, Secretary, Jt. Secretary and Treasurer.

Internal Committees – Sub committees chaired by an EC member to manage each project / activity of AWAKE.

Secretariat – Trained, professional and committed staff co-ordinate all the programs/activities headed by an Administrative Executive.

The Target Group
  • All women from urban, rural, national & international areas aspiring to be socially & economically self-reliant, irrespective of their academic, social & economic background.
  • All women entrepreneurs seeking guidance to grow.
  • NGOs engaged in Income Generation Activities & Entrepreneurship Development.
Values

AWAKENERS have a set of cherished notions and beliefs, which guide every move that the organization makes.

  • Volunteerism ( of the members)
  • Transparency
  • Commitment
  • Integrity in programs & budgeting
  • Learning & sharing from other, network & exposure
  • Personal growth enhanced through shared learning
  • Pride & value in AWAKEs representation
  • Participatory environment
 
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12/08/2010 18:27
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