Africa: Networks Are Driving Leadership and Change

Women entrepreneurs and leaders across Africa are overcoming barriers and achieving significant milestones through supportive networks. These networks enhance women's leadership… 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 »

Africa: Innovation Challenge - Uplifting Adolescent Girls to Rewrite Their Stories

The Graça Machel Trust's Pan-African Adolescent Girls' Movement recently introduced a community outreach initiative--the Innovation Challenge--that enabled girls to identify… 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 »

Zambia: Sandra Kambikambi - a Visionary Redefining Entrepreneurship in Zambia

It was a leap of faith that defined Sandra Kambikambi's journey. In August 2020, after fourteen years in the corporate world, she walked away from a stable career to pursue a… Read more »

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

Recognising entrepreneurs at the WCW Annual Summit 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: 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: 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 »

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

Delivered on 28 November 2024 Read more »

Africa: Trailblazer Acknowledgement - Mrs. Machel's Lifetime of Work Was Honored By the Kemet Boutros-Ghali Foundation

The Kemet Boutros Ghali Foundation for Peace and Knowledge has honoured Mrs Graça Machel, Founder of the Trust, with its annual award in recognition of her contributions to… 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: 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: Business Community Closed Facebook Group

We are dedicated to cultivating an exclusive, dynamic community where entrepreneurs can access essential resources, engage in meaningful collaborations, and continuously refine… Read more »

Africa: Afrishela Reflections On 2024 - By Andia Chakava, Director of Investment

When fundraising for women and gender led initiatives we find that the money needs to be chased, the money needs to be convinced, the money needs to be influenced and the money… 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 »

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: 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: Strength in Unity - Reflections From the Heritage Day Celebration With South Africa's Adolescent Girls

"There is no effort too little to make a change," said Shiphra Chisha, Director of Programmes at the Graça Machel Trust, as she addressed an enthusiastic crowd of over 100… 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 »