AFDB’s AFAWA Initiative Bags $1 billion Investment Milestone for Lending to Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
After a historic summit that tackled the escalating challenges of food security in Africa, this is yet another milestone for the African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative as it reaches a landmark $1 billion in approved funding designated for lending to African women entrepreneurs.
LJF Tanzania Empowers Over 60 Vulnerable Women to Find Market Online
A project aimed at empowering Tanzanian women to find markets for their products through online platforms has been revealed.
‘Strive’ A Short Story Series
By Jewel Ken- Giami Hey everyone! I apologize for the long wait, I said I’d post the following week but never came around to it.…
Gender Ministry Reveals Plans to Amplify the Voice of the Vulnerable
Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Economic Leadership Development has vowed to work with other initiatives to hear the voices of…
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Centre Rolls Out Empowerment Programme to Train African Women in Public Leadership
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Centre for Women and Development is seeking driven-female leaders to participate in its Amujae Initiative. This is to encourage…
Women Founders Benefit as Google Launches First Startups Accelerator in Africa
Google has revealed that applications for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Program are now open. The program aims to empower…
UCLA Society of Women Engineers Bags National Gold Mission Award
In appreciation for hard work, mutual support and value, UCLA’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has been honoured with the national…
Lady Rachel Ruto Approves Sh1.7bn Grant to Support Youths, Women Empowerment
The youths and women in Kenya will soon have access to grants worth Sh1.7bn to finance poultry, horticulture and aquaculture businesses.
Arab Women Authority Signs Strategic Partnership with National Bonds to Empower Arab Women Financial Drive
The Arab Women Authority – a leading NGO aimed at empowering Arab women across the Middle East and Northern Africa region, has signed an…
Jordan Celebrates Thnaibat, First Female F-16 Pilot ‘Hero’
The role of Jordanian women in the country’s armed forces has gradually increased since Jordan became an independent state in 1946. Women first began…
FIFA Moves 2023 First Women’s World Cup Game to Meet Ticket Demands
Dr Jennifer Douglas, an International law and finance expert, has been chosen for the Wintrade Global Award under the Woman Icon of the Year…
International Law and Finance Expert Jennifer Douglas Set to Inspire Women in Trade at UK Parliament
Dr Jennifer Douglas, an International law and finance expert, has been chosen for the Wintrade Global Award under the Woman Icon of the Year…
