Africa: 'It's Not Automatic That Being a Woman Makes You Gender-Sensitive'

Dr Tukiya Kankasa-Mabula on building systems, handing over, and the next chapter for the ELG Read more »

Africa: Afrishela Investments Makes First Capital Deployments to Scale Women-Led Healthcare and Logistics Solutions in Africa

Deployments into Welo Health (South Africa) and TrackRight (Kenya) mark a milestone toward Afrishela's first close and expand access to catalytic, gender- and climate-aligned… Read more »

Africa: Designing Capital That Truly Fits Women-Led Businesses

At this year's AVPA Annual Conference in Nairobi, Afrishela's Senior Investment Officer Jane Mbinya stood firmly for women entrepreneurs who are too often left out of traditional… Read more »

Africa: Andia Chakava - Reframing Solidarity in Africa-Canada Relations

"We are creating a scenario where women are over-mentored but underfunded. Because they get into programmes, get inspired, gain new ideas, yet there is no money to fund those… Read more »

Africa: Rio Innovation Week 2025 - Graça Machel Urged Innovators to Put People Before Technology

In August this year, Mrs Graça Machel joined global innovators and leaders at Rio Innovation Week 2025 in Brazil, at Pier Mauá in Rio de Janeiro. She called for a… Read more »

Africa: Graça Machel Shares Ubuntu With Canadian Sector Leaders

During her recent visit to Canada, Mrs Graça Machel continued to use her global voice to call for more humane, just and inclusive societies. In Québec, she joined… Read more »

Africa: Grace for the World Concert - September 13, 2025 Remarks - Graça Machel 'Be Justice'

Be Justice. Read more »

Africa: 'Equality Is Not a Dream but an Imperative' - Aurora Honoured Graça Machel's Lifelong Advocacy

Mrs Graça Machel was recognised by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative at its 10th Anniversary Prize Ceremony for her lifelong contribution to advancing human dignity. Read more »

Africa: Mrs Machel Leads Conversation On.... Calls for Human Dignity in the Age of AI

Mrs Graça Machel recently joined leaders, Nobel Laureates, artists and visionaries at the World Meeting on Human Fraternity in the Vatican City, where she opened the Human… Read more »

Africa: From the Ground Up - Closing the Gap Between Policy and Practice for Women Entrepreneurs

South Africa boasts an extensive and evolving policy framework aimed at advancing women's participation in the economy. From preferential procurement legislation to financial… Read more »

Africa: Women Creating Wealth 2025 Entrepreneurs Summit - a Grounded and Soulful Pathway to Collective Action

Africa stands at a moment of possibility, where women's economic participation is central to the continent's renewal. Under the theme "Breaking Barriers, Building Wealth," the… Read more »

Africa: The Graça Machel Trust Welcomes Mrs Aishah N. Ahmad, CFA, OFR As New Chair of the Expert Leaders' Group

The Graça Machel Trust is pleased to announce Mrs. Aishah N. Ahmad, CFA, OFR, former Deputy Governor (Financial System Stability) of the Central Bank of Nigeria, as the new… Read more »

Africa: Masterclass in Human-Centered Leadership at Women Create Wealth Summit #WCW2025 – Theo Sowa and Reeta Roy

Masterclass in Human-Centered Leadership at Women Create Wealth Summit #WCW2025 – Theo Sowa and Reeta Roy Read more »

Africa: Women Creating Wealth Summit #WCWSummit2025 – Unleashing Economic Power

As we open the #WCWSummit2025, our CEO Theo Sowa and Director of Programmes Shiphra Chisha (M.Inst.D), MBA set the tone for the day, centered on purpose, impact, and collective… Read more »

Africa: Honey, Chilli, and Change - a Rural Entrepreneur's Path to Global Markets

"Being supported by the Graça Machel Trust to showcase my product at a regional stage such as SIW was incredibly affirming. It showed that rural businesses like ours can… Read more »

Africa: The Graça Machel Trust's Pan-African Adolescent Girls' Movement in Action - Progress and Impact

Over the past two years, what began as a single idea has grown into a vibrant network of community hubs and digital communities spanning Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya,… Read more »

Africa: Creating Jobs and Changing Systems - How Women Entrepreneurs Are Powering Africa's Local Economies

Over the past three years, the Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme has supported nearly 5,000 women entrepreneurs across six African countries. Together, they have contributed to… Read more »

Africa: From Community Centres to Regional Summits and Digital Hubs

In April, our Movement's voices were heard on a continental stage at the 3rd Africa Children Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hosted by South Africa's Department of Social… Read more »

Africa: From Policy to Prosperity - Inside Graça Machel Trust's Drive for Women's Economic Advancement

The Trust's advocacy work is rewriting the story of women's economic advancement in Africa--one policy conversation, one partnership, and one life-changing commitment at a time.… Read more »

Africa: Sealing the Leadership Leak - Andia Chakava Shares Proven Strategies to Elevate Women Into Top Roles

Recently, the Graça Machel Trust, through its Afrishela Fund, joined forces with 2X Global to co-host an Investor Meetup in Nairobi. This brought together impact investors,… Read more »

Africa: Can We Close the Leadership Leak? Andia Chakava Reflects On True Leadership Parity

Recently, the Graça Machel Trust, through its Afrishela Fund, joined forces with 2X Global to co-host an Investor Meetup in Nairobi. This brought together impact investors,… Read more »

Africa: Afrishela Fund's Alternative Credit Assessment - Another Promising Approach to Narrowing the Gender Financing Gap

Insights from the World Bank GROW Expo Read more »

Africa: Mastering Self-Advocacy and Closing the Sale - Lessons in Confidence, Community and Courage

"Networking is more than meeting people - it's about showing up, standing out, and seizing the moment." These words set the tone for the Women Creating Wealth session held on 25… Read more »

Africa: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in African Markets - Wcw Country Forums Make Their Mark

At the WCW country forums, 700 participants were celebrated for their growth, resilience, and business transformation. The events also convened a diverse array of… Read more »

Africa: Graça Machel Trust Hosts First Ever Energy Open Lecture

Hosted at Eduardo Mondlane University, the GMT Energy Open Lecture provided a landmark platform featuring keynote speeches, practical lectures and interactive panels Read more »