About us

FCEM is the pioneer association uniting women business owners from the world over. Founded in France in 1945 at the end of World War II by Yvonne Foinant, and months before the United Nations, the Association quickly spread into other European countries and the 5 continents.

FCEM brings together in solidarity and friendship, like-minded women who share a common interest: that of entrepreneurship.

Today the network FCEM includes over 120 different countries and 5 millions members from the five continents. And FCEM membership is growing, with new demands for membership each year.

Opportunities and advantages

For national associations of women business owners, FCEM is an ideal environment for reinforcing the exchange of ideas and best practices among associations from the world over.

For the individual woman entrepreneur, FCEM presents an enriching experience to meet other like-minded women from the world over.

Contact among FCEM members offers opportunities to:

  • Exchange business experiences.
  • Explore trade and business opportunities.
  • Undertake joint business ventures.
  • Create technical and mentoring partnerships.
  • Understand different business and social cultures.
  • Develop international contacts.
  • Make international friends.