This conference was organised with the aim of creating an enabling environment for non-traditional livelihoods of women at the macro-level. It was attended by over 200 people including members of civil society, policy makers, corporates and international organisations from 20 countries. The participation of 25 women working on non-traditional livelihoods from five countries enriched the conference as they spoke of their journeys as professional drivers, carpenters, masons, electricians, trekkers, etc.