AWFishNet Seychelles

AWFishNet Seychelles is here to celebrate the Blue Economy Department's 11year anniversary at Regatta site, Beau Vallon, Seychelles.

Ocean Conference convening of Women of Africa through the Women Ocean Guardians Initiative in Mombasa

AWFishNet Seychelles attended the Integration Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptation into Development workshop from 26-28th May 2026.

NBSAP Gender workshop

AWFishNet Seychelles attending the pilot edition of "Harbour for Her Trade Platform" organised by Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance. We get to showcase some of our new ready to eat product line called "Fler Losean" (Ocean's Flower)

Attending a workshop on a project in exploring opportunities in medicinal and aromatic plants as well as EU funding opportunities in sustainable practices facilitated by ESA.

Seychelles’ First Female Fisheries Entrepreneurs Graduate
In the heart of the Blue Economy, a quiet revolution has been brewing. On March 6, 2026, just days before International Women’s Day, 23 trailblazing women stood tall at their graduation ceremony, marking the completion of the first cohort of the Fisheries Business Management Course.
This was not just a certificate handover; it was the culmination of a rigorous six-month journey designed to transform artisanal fishing from a subsistence activity into a sophisticated, female-led industry.
A Journey of Resilience
The program began with 32 eager participants, but the path to professionalizing fish processing is demanding. By the final hurdle, 23 women remained—a group of iron ladies who proved that the fisheries sector is no longer an exclusively male domain.
The curriculum, sponsored by SeyCCAT and spearheaded by Bars & Tones Production in collaboration with AWFISHNET Seychelles, was far from traditional. Led by Chairperson Betty Mondon—who uniquely balanced the roles of program facilitator and fellow trainee—the cohort dived into a multi-disciplinary world. They mastered:
• Business Essentials: Finance, sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
• Technical Expertise: Aquaculture, fisheries science, and sustainable practices.
• Hands-on Fieldwork: From actual fishing trips and marketing analysis tours to intensive fish processing sessions.

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