In a bid to help improve the standard of living of women and girls, especially those in rural areas across Lagos, Nigeria, Karis and Eloes Hand of Hope Foundation has committed to empowering 5,000 women. The project is intended to reduce the harsh economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also decreasing the migration of rural women to urban areas, by empowering them with business and life skills that will elevate them from extreme poverty and encourage their migration back to their local communities.
Google.org has announced the 34 funding recipients of the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls. The $25-million global philanthropy challenge was launched in…
DATE: 30 November 2021 WHERE: Virtual THEME: Forging and Adapting to New Realities for Greater Influence and Impact in a Rapidly Changing World EVENT’S…
The ‘W’ Initiative, a flagship woman empowerment programme from Access Bank Plc, provided a series of health screenings for women through its W Health…
“We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” Beyoncé…
Illumigyn, the world’s first remote gynaecological imaging platform, announced that following the closure of its latest investment round it has raised $33 million to…
Amanda Blanc, chief executive of British insurer Aviva and chair of a climate action group, has said more women should be at the top…
By Aditi Maheshwari Christine Mboma, the first-ever Namibian woman to win a women’s Olympic medal; got the victory in 21.84sec with her outstanding performance…
In its drive to ensure the Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) of women and youth across Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has targeted…
Ms. Caroline Abel was first appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) on 14th March 2012, becoming the first woman in Seychelles…
“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness” – Oprah Winfrey American talk…
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and a renowned mathematician. She holds a PhD in mathematics…