We LIFT 2 on Saturday to be hosted by Human Services Ministry

Some 120 up and coming female-owned businesses will be on display this Saturday, March 5, as
the Human Services Ministry hosts the WE LIFT 2 Exhibition at the Arthur Chung Convention
Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara.
According to the ministry, the event, which follows a successful pilot expo last year. It will be
held in recognition of the innovation and empowerment of women as its name “Women’s
Entrepreneurs: We lead, we innovate, we flourish together” explains. The ministry noted that the
event will also coincide with International Women’s Day, which will be held on March 8, under
the United Nation’s theme, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” The ministry
revealed that the premise of the day-long expo will be the showcasing of a variety of businesses
in areas such as arts and craft, food, fashion and jewelry, health and wellness, services and other
exiting and unconventional areas.

Further, these businesswomen will get a chance to pitch their products and services to a wide
cross-section of people who can purchase, sample or benefit from giveaways. They stressed that
some special features this year that were under the direct supervision of Human Services
Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, include an enchanting rainforest food court and an inspiring
motivational edutainment programme.
Additionally, other creative features will add to the phenomenal atmosphere at the Convention
Centre. “WE LIFT exceeded my expectations and gave 75 women entrepreneurs good visibility.
Everyone who attended left laden with beautiful products and were impressed with the event and
the exceptional presentation of Guyanese women from across the country. As such, WE LIFT 2
was only natural. I would like all of you to experience the magnitude of this event, so don’t miss
it!,” Minister Persaud said.
The ministry added that the event opens from 14.00 hours and will go until 19.00 hours. It stated
that while admission is free, all COVID-19 guidelines will be in place. As such, persons will be
required to show their vaccination cards and wear masks at all times.