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 »

Africa: Afrishela At the Invest in Africa Summit

The Trust's Investment Director, Andia Chakava, attended the Invest In Africa Summit in Amsterdam in April this year. She spoke at the "Doing Business in Africa" plenary and… Read more »

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

The DVF Awards 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: 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 »

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: Women Creating Wealth Programme Updates

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

Zimbabwe: Charity Mandishona Is Championing Women's Economic Contributions in Her Community

Charity Mandishona, the Country Representative of the Graça Machel Trust's Network of African Businesswomen - Zimbabwe chapter, is a passionate advocate for women and girls'… Read more »

Africa: East African Community Regional Convening On Women's Financial Inclusion

On July 25, 2024, the Graça Machel Trust, in partnership with New Faces New Voices networks from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, hosted the East African Community… Read more »

Africa: Women Entrepreneurs Shine At the Annual Wine Expo

To overcome market entry barriers and enhance women entrepreneurs' s access to local markets, the Trust has actively developed strategic partnerships, orchestrated convenings, and… 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 »

South Africa: Graça Machel Honored At the 5th Annual African Philanthropy Conference

Our Founder Mrs. Graça Machel and Interim CEO and Board of Trustees member, Theo Sowa, attended the 5th Annual African Philanthropy Conference held at Elephant Hills Resort… Read more »

Africa: The Graça Machel Trust Expert Leaders' in Financial Inclusion to Tackle Gender Disparities in Digital Finance

The Graça Machel Trust, in collaboration with New Faces New Voices (NFNV) networks from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, will host the East African Community (EAC)… Read more »

Africa: Graça Machel Remarks At the Global Agribusiness Forum

Thank you to our Datagro hosts for convening us today and for the invitation for me to address this important forum that was so graciously extended to me by: Read more »

Africa: Forging Strategic Alliances - Maureen Sumbwe's Journey With the Graça Machel Trust

In Africa's dynamic landscape of trade and agriculture, the partnership between the Graça Machel Trust's Network of African Business Women (NABW) and the Zambian Federation… Read more »

Tanzania: Women Creating Wealth Honours Tanzania's Emerging Entrepreneurs At Graduation Event

After 10 months of dedicating time and energy to learn, challenge themselves, try business solutions they never had before, 34 women entrepreneurs met to celebrate and be… Read more »

Tanzania: Graça Machel Trust's Women Creating Wealth and Stanbic Tanzania Collaborate to Elevate Female Entrepreneurs

Yesterday, 30th May 2024 the Graça Machel Trust's Women Creating Wealth programme in collaboration with Stanbic Biashara Incubator, hosted a Women, Leadership and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: How Our New Faces New Voices Mentorship Programme Contributes to Financial Inclusion for African Women

Our 2017 research, Growth Barriers Faced by Women Entrepreneurs, highlighted a concerning statistic: less than 30% of senior management roles in Sub-Saharan Africa were held by… Read more »