Meet Liliane from Women Rising for Africa
Hi, welcome to Liliane, one of the women behind Women Rising for Africa charity. We met with her to find out more.
How long have you been in business?
Our non profit organisation was founded in February 2022 and started its program implementation In Uganda in June 2022
Tell us more about your business, what do you love most about it?
Seeing the smiles, joy and the hope of our Ladies, once they complete the program and get their bikes.
Did you start your business in your hometown or here in Catalunya?
We registered here and in Uganda, East Africa, here in Catalunya mainly to get support and funding, its been challenging but very rewarding.
What has been the hardest part of running your charity in a foreign town?
Creating awareness and genuine interest and cooperation
Did you make a rookie mistake to help others avoid it?
Many, we learn and grow from our mistakes
What’s your favourite productivity hack for entrepreneurs?
Structure and perseverance and transparency.
What do you love and hate about the digital world?
Positive things open communication and fast.
Where was your Hometown, and why did you move to Sant Pere de Ribes? What do you love most about living there?
I am originally from Portugal and France been travelling for many years and made Garraf my base since 2010.
If you had a bucket list for Sitges what would be your top 5 things to do?
Sailing, paddle, the walk from sitges to Vilanova witch I do almost daily, paseo thru the woods and vineyards, Garrofer event alfombra voladora
For any newcomers what would be your first piece of advice?
None everyone is different
Would you like to include a special offer or discount for our Little Paper Towners to use?
We are a non profit not a business but we do have our org merchandise + recycled bags, aprons, pouches and much more available.
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