About the Project

Our Profile

SEGE is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) with a Pan-Hellenic non-profit nature and regards women engaged in business activities in Greece. SEGE was founded in 1997 in Thessaloniki. It is governed by a 9-member board. SEGE is a member of the Committee of Trade and Development of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece (fing), the Association of Organizations of Mediterranean Businesswomen (AFAEMME), while several of its members are participating in the administration Boards of Greek Chambers. SEGE collaborates with ministries, social partners, business associations and NGOs at local and European level to promote the interests of women engaged in business.

Our Goals

Personal development and active involvement of women in business

Enhancing the professional integration of women within the limited opportunities offered by the environment in which they liveFinancial, professional and business empowerment of women victims of violence

Promotion of two-way information on gender equality policy with international and European organizations

Expanding and improving the knowledge base of women entrepreneurs

Creating growth and sustainability perspectives for women businesses

Access of women entrepreneurs to business networks in Greece and abroad

Improving the social, political and business aspects of women entrepreneurs

Transfer of know-how and experience in counseling women on employment, entrepreneurship and social inclusion

Our Philosophy

SEGE provides to women entrepreneurs of Greece the environment to develop their businesses and themselves, it promotes youth entrepreneurship, improves recognition of their achievements in their businesses and promotes the growth of women-owned businesses through research and information. SEGE promotes ethics and morality in women entrepreneurship, while taking initiatives that demonstrate a sense of social responsibility.

Activities

Training of women entrepreneurs and of women working at a woman – owned business

 

Mentoring-Coaching to Women who are either entrepreneurs or want to become one

 

Business networking at national, European and International level.

 

Organization and Support of B2B’s, in Greece and abroad.

 

Provide information on business issues.