Foundation Projects
Increase access of women entrepreneurs with disabilities in digital platforms for their economic empowerment
Access Bangladesh Foundation
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on online businesses in Bangladesh. As a result of lockdowns and social distancing measures, many traditional businesses were forced to close, leading to an increased demand for online services and e-commerce platforms.
This proposal aims to address the challenges women entrepreneurs with disabilities face in accessing digital platforms to run their business initiatives.
The project aims to:
- Conduct an expert assessment of three e-commerce platforms.
- Share recommendations through a consultations with relevant agencies and e-commerce platforms
- Conduct a study to identify barriers of women entrepreneurs with disabilities in accessing the e-commerce platforms, and provide professional support to improve accessibility
- Conduct a 2-day capacity building training with 100 women entrepreneurs with disabilities.
- Strengthen the existing women entrepreneurs with disabilities forum
- Provide regular mentorship support to connect women entrepreneurs with disabilities across e-commerce platforms
