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 »

Africa: Reflections On Progress Made in the Graça Machel Trust's Pan-African Adolescent Girls' Movement

Adolescent Girls' Movement expands across Africa Read more »

Africa: Graça Machel Honoured With Prestigious Awards for Her Lifelong Advocacy

The DVF Awards Read more »

Africa: Office of the Founder - Global Advocacy

Reflecting on what it took for Africans to be free and what it means to be free as an African today Read more »

Africa: How the Graça Machel Trust and Partners Are Paving the Way for Gender-Inclusive Wealth Creation

On a global scale, women are 20% less likely to start business ventures compared to men. In South Africa, women entrepreneurs face significant challenges, including limited access… Read more »

Africa: Thought Leadership - Unleashing the Power of Female Entrepreneurs to Tap Into Africa's Lucrative Business Opportunities

By Korkor Cudjoe, Senior Entrepreneurship Manager - Graça Machel Trust Read more »

Africa: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Through Digital Tools and Public Sector Procurement Training

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, digital literacy and access to public sector procurement opportunities are vital for the growth and sustainability of women-owned… Read more »

Africa: Women Creating Wealth Programme Updates

200+ women entrepreneurs graduate from the Women Creating Wealth Programme in 6 African countries Read more »

South Africa: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa's Agricultural Value Chains - Insights From the Preliminary Workshop

On the 7th of August 2024, The Graca Machel Trust's Women Creating Wealth Agriculture Value Chains Programme held a virtual Preliminary Policy Workshop. The event was co-hosted by… Read more »

Africa: Graça Machel Trust Trailblazers in the Spotlight!

We celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our leadership and colleagues who have significantly advanced women's and children's rights. Read more »

Africa: Afrishela Investment Fund

Investor showcase highlights Read more »

Africa: Graça Machel Trust Networks News

Key appointment strengthens women's leadership and financial inclusion in Kano State Read more »