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 »

Southern Africa: From Limpopo to the SADC Stage - a Young Poultry Farmer's Journey

"It's an honour to stand on a regional platform as a voice for Limpopo's women farmers. It's a reminder that rural excellence matters, and that women from underrepresented areas… 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 »

Tanzania: Deputy Governor Sauda Kassim Msemo's Vision for Inclusive Finance in Tanzania

"I take pride that, the government's policies are aligned with inclusivity, and the support from the market and international community further accelerates efforts to ensure no one… 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: 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: 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: 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 »

Kenya: 2X Global and Graça Machel Trust Investor Meetup in Nairobi

In May 2025, the Graça Machel Trust and 2X Global co-hosted an Investor Meetup in Nairobi, convening peers to explore the evolving landscape of gender-lens investing and… Read more »

South Africa: Voices From the Business Community - Confidence, Connection and Growth

Syndiah James journey of confidence and connection 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 »

Africa: Championing Transformative Leadership in Lusophone Africa

A conversation that ignites change: Leila Akahloun Read more »

Africa: Angel Investing for Impact - Why Africa's Founders Need Local Capital Now

"Angel investing isn't only about money -- it's about opening doors and expanding networks."-- Andia Chakava, Managing Partner, Afrishela Fund Read more »

Africa: 'God Did Not Make a Mistake By Putting Natural Resources in Africa, It's Time for Us to Take Ownership of What We Have' Graça Machel Challenges Women to Participate in the Energy Sector

"God did not make a mistake by enriching Africa with so many resources. Mozambique and the rest of Africa's energy future holds immense promise. Yet it cannot, and must not, be… Read more »

Africa: Leading With Intention - How Soraya Hakuziyaremye Is Redesigning Finance for Women in Africa

Rwanda's first female Central Bank Governor shows why inclusive finance must be intentional Read more »

Africa: New Faces New Voices South Africa Joins Regional Movement to Redefine Women's Financial Inclusion

On 9 May 2025, the Graça Machel Trust officially launched the South African chapter of New Faces, New Voices (NFNV) in Johannesburg. It marks a powerful new phase in the… Read more »