At this event, businesswomen presented their goods in nearly 70 stalls, including food products, traditional Afghan clothing, paintings, and jewelry.
Stall owners expressed satisfaction with the exhibition.
One stallholder, Hanifa, said: “The exhibition is very good for us because people see and become familiar with our products.”
Another participant, Mari Amini, said: “These exhibitions are held every two or three months. We prepare during that time, but our products often spoil — so we need permanent markets.”
Other women pointed out ongoing challenges such as the lack of dedicated markets for women, the shortage of raw materials, and difficulties in obtaining business licenses.
Stallholder Haba stated, “It’s not easy for women to get licenses. To obtain one, we have to go to district offices, the Ministry of Information and Culture, or private institutions, which is very difficult.”
Officials from the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the goal of the exhibition is to support businesswomen, create marketing opportunities, and promote their products.
Fariba Noori, Executive Director of the Chamber, said: “This exhibition was organized to unify women and their products so that people — whether locals or foreigners — can become familiar with Afghan-made goods.”
The event comes at a time when many women entrepreneurs are facing economic hardships and reduced job opportunities. Programs like this are seen as a way to help sustain and grow their businesses.
Courtesy: ToloNews
