Empowering Women in Rural Areas

- Supporting and Strengthening Women in Environment and Entrepreneurship -

Project partners:
CISP
LINK Entrepreneurship Center Mostar
ALA in BiH

Donor:
Taipei Representative Office in Hungary

📍 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Implementation period: September 2025 – January 2026

Collaboration: Involvement of Taiwanese experts in climate-resilient
entrepreneurship and sustainable development
Budget: $20,000
Contact person: Emira Hukić

We invite you to the fair that will be held on November 28, 2025, from 10:00 PM at the Importanne Center (level -1) in Sarajevo

At the fair, traditional homemade products will be exhibited, including natural juices, fruit preserves, and cheeses prepared according to traditional recipes, using local food ingredients, mostly from organic production. In addition to food products, traditional textile items made from natural materials by local producers will also be presented, as well as hygiene and skincare products such as balms and soaps.

Fair Program

The Association of Landscape Architects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (ALA in BiH) has launched the project “Empowering Women in Rural Areas – Supporting and Strengthening Women in Environment and Entrepreneurship”, implemented from September 2025 to January 2026 across Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with international partners and Taiwanese experts.

The project aims to empower women in rural areas by strengthening their capacities in environmental protection, climate resilience, and circular green entrepreneurship. Through targeted training, mentorship, networking, and knowledge exchange, it promotes sustainable local development models and the meaningful inclusion of women in economic and environmental decision-making processes.

Upcoming events:

Travnik – 25 October 2025 | Tourist Association Travnik
Bihać – 1 November 2025 | Local Community Ribić
Mostar – 14 November 2025 | LINK Entrepreneurship Center
Sarajevo – 28 November 2025 | Importanne Center – Women Producers’ Product Fair

Activities include mapping current practices and opportunities, tailored educational programs, practical workshops, mentoring, and the creation of peer support and advocacy tools to strengthen the role of women as drivers of change in their communities. A special focus is placed on cooperation with Taiwan in the fields of sustainable entrepreneurship and climate-resilient development.

📢 Call for Product Submissions – Women Producers
deadline 27.11.2025

We invite women producers from rural areas, who are at the beginning or in the process of developing their entrepreneurial initiatives, to submit information about their products to be showcased within the project “Empowering Women in Rural Areas – Supporting and Strengthening Women in Environment and Entrepreneurship.”

Please send the following information no later than  October 27, 2025:

  • Product photo
  • Product name
  • Idea or production method (short description)
  • Your contact details (full name, phone or e-mail)

Submissions can be sent to:
apaubih@gmail.com
via Viber message to 016 722 997

Your products and stories will help increase the visibility and recognition of women engaged in sustainable and green entrepreneurship.