To enhance the status and interests of women in the field of international trade through providing a forum for networking, information dissemination, educational and professional growth opportunities.

To provide a forum for members to exchange of views, ideas and information to keep them informed of trends and developments in the field of international trade;

To establish educational programs and activities in order to encourage worldwide advancement of women in local and international trade;

To promote professional growth, mentoring, education and leadership among women working worldwide in the field of trade, both in the private and public sector.

 

 

OWIT International
Ministry of Trade & Industry
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OWIT- Nairobi is the first chapter in Africa of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), a non-profit association for the women and men working in all facets of international trade, designed to promote the advancement of women in trade and business.

 

Nellie Riunga-Awendo is the Director of Dannel Group of Companies which owns; Queens Cleaners & Dyers Ltd, Africa Accommodations, Eden Grounds. She is also a director and co-founder of Awendo Foundation which assists the less fortunate members of our society. Nellie has studied Insurance and is currently undertaking a Business Administration course. Nellie has done many self-development and business courses. She has been in business for over 10 years and has a burning entrepreneurial spirit. Nellie is a friendly and social person who has an insatiable appetite for knowledge. Nelly was recently appointed by OWIT - Nairobi to head its Publicity Committee which handles OWIT's newsletter and the website One of Nellie’s favorite quotes which mirror her thoughts: "Do just once what others say you can't do and you will never pay attention to their limitations again." James R. Cook

 

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..who would know there would be so much to learn about business etiquette..OWIT training on business etiquette & protocol was a sheer stroke of genius...
Ophelia Swai
Njoki Ndungu educated OWIT members on key points addressed by the proposed new constitution and how it affects us
.The OWIT seminar on Women in Trade - Accessing New Markets, led to the opening of a help desk in the Ministry of Trade & Industry to cater specifically to women in International business.
..who would know there would be so much to learn about business etiquette..OWIT training on business etiquette & protocol was a sheer stroke of genius...
Ophelia Swai
 
One of our own, Jennifer Barassa, gave an enlightening talk on 'branding your product'