The Graça Machel Trust Women Creating Wealth Programme

Are you an entrepreneur feeling stuck in your business? Apply to join the Women Creating Wealth programme, where dedicated coordinators are committed to supporting your business growth. You'll gain access to the right tools, resources, and guidance to help you thrive in the world of entrepreneurship. Click here to apply: bit.ly/4duV7sp #GraçaMachelTrust #WomenCreatingWealth

Our host partner for the Women Creating Wealth Malawi programme, the The Comesa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB), conducted a training session in Blantyre yesterday, focusing on budgeting and export procedures as part of their ongoing advocacy work. The sessions were led by representatives from the Ministry of Trade and the Malawi Revenue Authority. To discover key insights from the session, click here: https://bit.ly/4eUa4V9 Are you an entrepreneur eager to engage in these impactful discussions? Apply now for the Women Creating Wealth Intergenerational Programme: bit.ly/4duV7sp #GraçaMachelTrust #WomenCreatingWealth Mphatso Zidana

We recently hosted our second Connect and Inspire event, an exclusive platform created under the Women Creating Wealth programme. This space offers women entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to connect, discuss their challenges, and share personal stories of resilience and overcoming obstacles on their entrepreneurial journeys. It’s a powerful forum where experiences are exchanged, lessons are learned, and inspiration is drawn from each other’s successes. Curious to find out more about what unfolded at this event? Click here to read all the highlights and takeaways: https://bit.ly/4eCo3iw

Our WCW Zambia team, in collaboration with our partner Zambia Federation of Associations of Women in Business, held a meeting yesterday to present findings on the effectiveness of the movable assets registry, which was broadcast live on Facebook. This aligns with our advocacy efforts to improve the regulatory environment and increase women's access to finance. Click here to watch and learn more about the outcomes of this discussion: https://lnkd.in/gWnqQSpF #WomenCreatingWealth #GraçaMachelTrust

Applications are still open for the next cohort of the Women Creating Wealth Intergenerational Programme! If you're an entrepreneur who meets the criteria, this is your opportunity to join a transformative initiative that supports women to scale their businesses and create lasting impact. Apply now: bit.ly/4duV7sp #GraçaMachelTrust #WomenCreatingWealth

Last week, our WCW Tanzania team held an interactive session with over 100 women entrepreneurs, centred on investor readiness and alternative financing. In partnership with Network of African Business Women Association - TZ, Afrishela, and Warioba Ventures, we delved into Tanzania’s funding landscape, government initiatives, and ways women can access finance. Special thanks to Mr. Charles Shirima, Mr. Gidibo Tindwa, and Daraja Impact Fund for their valuable insights. It was an engaging session, offering practical information to both current participants and alumni of the WCW programme. Interested in joining the WCW programme? Apply now: bit.ly/4duV7sp #WomenCreatingWealth #GraçaMachelTrust Emma Kawawa Jane Mbinya Muia Anabahati Mlay New Faces New Voices

WCW Malawi hosted an Entrepreneurs Workshop at Ufulu Gardens Hotel in Lilongwe yesterday, centred on the theme "Unlocking Access to Finance for Entrepreneurs: Strategies, Tools, and Opportunities." The workshop featured a panel discussion with representatives from funding institutions, technical coaches, WCW alumni, and participants. The discussion delved into the types of capital available, key considerations for investors, and the critical importance of being investor-ready through the development of strong business plans, financial projections, and effective pitch strategies. Dr. Margaret Kubwalo-Chaika (PhD), a renowned expert in banking and entrepreneurship, was the keynote speaker. In her address, Dr Chaika stressed the necessity of having the correct documentation and tools to access funding. With over 20 years of banking experience and a background in financial services consulting, she highlighted opportunities for entrepreneurs and shared her passion for supporting women in areas such as marriage, entrepreneurship, and leadership. We are thrilled by the invaluable conversations that took place. As part of our mission to support women, these discussions around unlocking access to finance for women entrepreneurs are essential and must continue to grow. Applications for the Women Creating Wealth Programme are still open, be sure to apply here: bit.ly/4duV7sp #WomenCreatingWealth #GraçaMachelTrust Vincent Kaitano, PhD Mphatso Zidana Evelyn Temwanani Kamanga

The Women Creating Wealth Intergenerational programme, in partnership with Afrishela, our gender lense Investment fund, Advancing Women in Investing (AWI), and Leja hosted an exclusive Investment Ecosystem Mixer in Nairobi, Kenya, last week. The objectives of the mixer were to cultivate an environment for meaningful networking, highlight the impactful work of our partners, support our women entrepreneurs to showcase their products, and promote collaboration. The event featured insightful presentations on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities, complemented by structured networking sessions. Strategic partnerships were formed, Our women entreprenurs visibility was heightened, knowledge was shared, and opportunities for scaling ventures. This event offered an exceptional platform for learning and connection, and we look forward to hosting many more mixers in the future. #GraçaMachelTrust #WomenCreatingWealth Andia Laura Chakava Mercy Gichangi Melissa N. Mwiti Caroline Armstrong Eva Muraya Jane Mbinya Muia Martha Osier Sarah Ngamau Martha Mbugua New Faces New Voices New Faces New Voices Kenya New Faces New Voices Uganda

Our Women Creating Wealth South Africa team visited Village Water Filters last week, accompanied by Technical Coach Hlubi Dlomo. It’s an inspiring business addressing the critical issue of access to clean water for communities in need. Ninky, the WCW entrepreneur behind this initiative, joined the WCW Intergenerational programme in January 2024. Her clients include CSI programmes and NGOs such as the Red Cross. Recently, she fulfilled an order of 60 water filtration buckets, delivering them via courier to Matatiele, a rural village in the Eastern Cape. A truly remarkable social impact story. #WomenCreatingWealth #graçamacheltrust

Our WCW Senegal team hosted a BoostCamp gathering on Saturday, 21st September, attended by nearly 100 women from all cohorts of the programme. Following the highly appreciated morning session on the essence and added value of the Programme, we had the honour of sharing experiences in the afternoon, featuring: -Awa CABA from Soreetul SN, who shared insights on resilience and the development of a local Senegalese circular economy. -The remarkable Suzanne Badiane (a wonderful discovery!) who spoke on the benefits and creative uses of local produce. -Pauline Charlotte Barra from Sammanté Santé Health, who generously provided fundraising guidance and success tips for our entrepreneurs. The day was filled with knowledge sharing and learning from other women entrepreneurs in the region - we can't wait to see more of these take place. #WomenCreatingWealth #GraçaMachelTrust khady gueye Ndeye Coumba DIOUF NDEYE KHADY NDIAYE (Totem) Alimatou Z. Diagne 🇸🇳 Abdoulaye Sow Betty Bâ Diabou Bessane DIOUF ADEPME OFFICIEL Délégation Générale à l'Entreprenariat Rapide des Femmes et des Jeunes - DER/FJ Ministère de la Famille et des Solidarités Senegalese Ministry of Microfinance and Social and Solidarity Economy