South Africa: The Road to Entrepreneurship - a Journey of Reinvention

Imagine 10,000 women entrepreneurs generating US$1 billion in revenue and creating 200,000 jobs. That's not just a goal, it's a movement. But behind those numbers are personal… Read more »

Africa: Unlocking Possibilities - How WCW Is Transforming Access to Finance

In 2024, the combined efforts of the Graça Machel Trust's Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme and Afrishela's gender-lens investment initiatives unlocked over US$5 million… Read more »

Africa: African Women Entrepreneurs Driving Inclusive Economic Transformation

African women entrepreneurs transforming public procurement Read more »

Africa: Amplifying Impact - Insights From the Graça Machel Trust and Mastercard Foundation Partnership

Strategic partnerships are crucial for creating a lasting impact in Africa's evolving entrepreneurial landscape. The collaboration between the Graça Machel Trust and… Read more »

Africa: Advancing Women's Economic Progress - the Graca Machel Trust Advocacy in Action

The Graça Machel Trust is a leading advocate for women's economic advancement across Africa. Through strategic policy engagement, capacity-building workshops, and high-level… Read more »

Africa: Backing Bold Women - How the Graça Machel Trust Is Driving Real Results for Agripreneurs

Women in agribusiness across Africa continue to face entrenched systemic barriers. Although they make up over 60% of the continent's agricultural workforce, women receive less than… Read more »

South Africa: How Women in Agribusiness Are Breaking Market Access Barriers and Claiming Their Space

In South Africa, women play a critical role in agricultural production, significantly contributing to food security, rural development, and community resilience. Despite this, they… Read more »

Africa: The Transformative Power of Networks - Advancing Women Entrepreneurs in Africa

In an era of rapid change and increasing challenges, women's networks have become influential social and economic transformation drivers. The Graça Machel Trust (GMT)… Read more »

Africa: African Women Entrepreneurs Changing the Narrative On Access to Public Procurement Opportunities

As we celebrate this year's International Women's Month, we are reminded of the urgent need to accelerating action and opportunities for women. For women entrepreneurs to thrive, a… Read more »

Ghana: Celebrating a Trailblazer in Women's Financial Inclusion - Elsie Addo Awadzi

In celebration of Women's Month 2025, we spotlight remarkable African women leaders from the Graça Machel Trust's Expert Leaders Group (ELG). Among these trailblazers is Ms.… Read more »

Malawi: From Passion to Prosperity - How Neema Kaimila Mkangama Transformed Her Business and Found Balance

For years, Neema Kaimila Mkangama had been running on empty. Her days at Neema's Beauty Bar started early and stretched long into the evening. She was always working - always… Read more »

Africa: Promoting Financial Inclusion, Building Ecosystems, Advancing Women's Leadership in Green Energy, and Connecting Women With Financial Leaders

Nigeria - New Faces New Voices Read more »

Africa: Graça Machel Trust Expert Leaders Call for Gender-Sensitive Policies in Digital Transformation and Cross-Border Trade

Did you know that over 70% of informal cross-border traders in West Africa are women, yet many lack access to the digital tools needed to grow and scale their businesses? To… Read more »

Africa: From Startup to Market Leader - How the Wcw-I Programme Transformed a Senegalese Entrepreneur's Journey

One woman is making significant strides in Senegal's agri-food sector. Meet Aissatou Fall, the director of AF Goods and Services. Her company operates in the agri-food value chain,… Read more »

Africa: Elevating Women Entrepreneurs in African Agriculture Sector

With more than 60% of women in the Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme engaged in agriculture, this sector serves as a strategic focus for advancing women's economic… Read more »

Africa: Year-End Reflections On Women Creating Wealth and Gmt Entrepreneurship Development Programme - Learnings and Pathways for Growth in 2025

By Korkor Cudjoe, Senior Manager, Entrepreneurship Programme Read more »

Africa: Office of the Founder Reflection and Lessons From 2024 By Leila Akahloun

Reflection - Move with courage, humility and a learning mindset Read more »

Tanzania: Alternative Financing Helping Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzanian

According to a 2019 African Development Bank report, African women entrepreneurs still face a $42 billion finance gap. Traditional banks often view women-led businesses as… Read more »

Africa: Join Us in Applauding These Outstanding Individuals Who Elevate Gmt's Mission and Inspire Us All to Reach New Heights.

Congratulations to Towera Neba on obtaining her MBA! After earning a degree in economics, her experience with women entrepreneurs motivated her to pursue an MBA in Marketing and… Read more »

Africa: Nuru Mugambi Tribute By Andia Chakava Representing New Faces New Voices Kenya and Graça Machel Trust

Delivered on 28 November 2024 Read more »

Africa: Women Creating Wealth Catalytic Impact - Driving Meaningful Change Across the Continent

Recognising entrepreneurs at the WCW Annual Summit Read more »

Africa: Breaking Barriers, Building Wealth - Highlights From the Graça Machel Trust's Women Creating Wealth Summit

From November 18-20, 2024, over 200 trailblazing women from nine African countries gathered in Johannesburg for the Graça Machel Trust's (GMT) Women Creating Wealth (WCW)… Read more »

Africa: Women Creating Wealth Graduation - a Celebration of Resilience and Impact

On 25 November 2024, the Graça Machel Trust, hosted the Women Creating Wealth programme graduation ceremony at the Maslow Hotel in Rivonia, Sandton. This landmark event… Read more »

Zambia: Supporting Women to Lead Zambia's Green Energy and Climate Action Transformation

Zambia is currently grappling with an energy crisis impacting economic growth and daily life across the nation. Recognising the untapped potential of women to drive change, the… Read more »

Africa: Connect and Inspire - Navigating Power Dynamics - Unpacking Issues of Culture and Stereotypes

"We recently hosted the second edition of Connect and Inspire, a special session exclusively for women participating in the Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme. This platform… Read more »