Kitchen Connect
An evening to support Afghan women small business entrepreneurs
On the 20th of October 2023, Afghan Women on the Move hosted an interactive event "Kitchen Connect - Cooking Stories."
The event was centered around women small business entrepreneurs and was a celebration of achievements, the sharing of stories and of food together. We showcased the women-owned businesses and enjoyed a panel discussion from some of the women.
The the audience represented AWOTM supporters, donors, sponsors, friends and other stakeholders from various communities, businesses, local councils, state and federal governments, as well as representatives from many other business platforms in attendance.
Additionally, we had the pleasure of featuring a delightful venture – an authentic ice cream-making session presented by a newly arrived Afghan family, who graciously shared their Sheryakh (Ice Cream) and Afghan street food Shornakhad and Bolani for entree.
Thank you to:
Councillor @Bob Fitzgerald OAM, representing the Mayor of Blacktown City Council, Cr Tony Bleasdale OAM.
Hon. Stephen Bali MP, State member for Blacktown.
Nicole Duffy, representing Hon. Federal Minister Michelle Rowland MP, Minister for Communication.
Cr Moninder Singh, of Blacktown City Council
Lucy Emery, Acting Assistant Director: NSW/ACT Community Engagement-Immigration Operations at the Department of Home Affairs.
David Keegan, CEO of HOST International.
Jessica Wilson, CEO of Good Things Foundation Australia.
Nathan Kennedy, Partner & Head of Pro Bono and Community at Hall & Wilcox Law Firm.
Scott Howard, Executive Manager, Customer Experience - Design at NBN Australia.
Cr Sameer Pandey, Raman Bhalla, CEO of Sydney Investors, Professionals and Business Networking Group (SIPBN).
Elyssa Franey and her team from ELMO Software
Tracey Kelleher, @Excel Demolition.
Christopher and Elyse from AMP Australia.
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