18th November 2024, Brussels – Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI) proudly announces that Face Palette Makeup Academy, one of its accredited institutions, has been accepted into the prestigious United Nations Global Compact Programme.
This recognition is a testament to Face Palette's commitment to fostering sustainable practices, empowering women, and contributing to global social impact goals.
Face Palette, a pioneering social impact venture based in Kerala, has trained thousands of women through its unique makeup artistry programs, helping them gain employability and entrepreneurial skills. By offering courses primarily in Malayalam, Face Palette has made skill development accessible to women across Kerala and beyond, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the economy.
As one of only 344 organizations in India and 23,028 globally across 160+ countries chosen for the UN Global Compact, Face Palette now stands alongside leading corporations such as Tata, Adani, Birla, Infosys, and Wipro. The academy’s inclusion in this global initiative further strengthens its credibility and expands the reach of its mission.
Sujit S Nair, Chairman of EICBI, stated:“Face Palette’s acceptance into the United Nations Global Compact Programme reflects the alignment of its values with global standards of sustainability, human rights, and gender empowerment. As an EICBI-accredited institution, this achievement highlights the importance of empowering women through skill-based education and creating meaningful socio-economic impact. We are incredibly proud to support Face Palette on this journey.”
Through this affiliation, Face Palette gains access to global networks, resources, and best practices shared under the UN's moral authority, bolstering its commitment to fostering social impact and empowering women to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Face Palette’s participation in the UN Global Compact Programme reaffirms its alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reinforces its commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and gender equality.
About Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI):, EICBI is an European Parliament-accredited and European Commission-registered geopolitical forum. Since 2011, EICBI and our associate organisations have been playing a role in advancing Track 1.5 Diplomacy initiatives to foster trade and enhance relations within the India-EU/ India UK corridors through multiple sessions at UK Parliament in London, European Parliament in Brussels and other campaigns. EICBI supports organizations like Face Palette in aligning with international best practices, enhancing credibility, and driving impact at a global level.
About Face Palette Makeup Academy: Based in Kochi, Kerala, Face Palette is a social impact initiative founded by Lekshmi Menon FRSA. It uses makeup artistry as a tool for skill development, offering courses in Malayalam to empower women with employability and entrepreneurship skills. The academy has trained thousands of women across Kerala and the diaspora, contributing to social and economic growth.
For more information, please contact:
Europe India Centre for Business and Industry
Email: hello@eicbi.org
Contact Number - +91 93 43 254 130
Website: www.eicbi.org
Face Palette
Email: hello@facepalette.in
Contact Number - +91 98 47 074 073
Website: www.facepalette.in
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