December 19, 2024
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 »
November 29, 2024
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 »
November 27, 2024
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 »
November 05, 2024
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 »
October 31, 2024
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 »
October 03, 2024
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 »
September 02, 2024
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 »
August 29, 2024
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 »
August 19, 2024
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 »
August 16, 2024
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 »
August 15, 2024
Africa: Women Creating Wealth Programme Updates
200+ women entrepreneurs graduate from the Women Creating Wealth Programme in 6 African countries Read more »
August 14, 2024
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 »
August 06, 2024
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 »
July 23, 2024
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 »
July 02, 2024
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 »
June 11, 2024
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 »