Africa: Reflecting On the Launch of the New Women Creating Wealth Agricultural Value Chains Programme

On the 4th April 2024, the Women Creating Wealth team proudly unveiled its Agricultural Value Chains Programme in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg Centre for… Read more »

Uganda: Financial Inclusion - a Conversation With Dr. Theopista Ntale Sekitto

"Working with the Trust made me appreciate the gap between the women who have a voice and the women who need our voice more." Read more »

South Africa: Opening Doors for Women in Farming - Key Highlights From the Fair4all Project Workshop

The Graça Machel Trust team recently visited Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, to host a two-day capacity-building workshop for women-owned small, medium and micro… Read more »

Kenya: A Conversation With Caroline Armstrong-Ogwapit - Chairperson, New Faces New Voices Kenya

"Being a woman and being African aren't just facets of my identity; they're the lenses through which I see possibility, purpose, and the power to effect real change." Read more »

South Africa: Igniting Change - Highlights From the Pan-African Adolescent Girls Jubilee

On March 19, 2023, the Graça Machel Trust's Adolescent Girls Movement Programme hosted its 3rd annual Pan African Adolescent Girls Jubilee. The hybrid event provided a… Read more »

Africa: Spotlight On Women Entrepreneurs - Successful Investor Showcase

In a bustling hall illuminated with the spirit of innovation and empowerment, the Afrishela and Women Creating Wealth Programme's investor showcase stole the spotlight as a beacon… Read more »

Uganda: The Millet Revolution in Uganda - Akatuha Grace's Journey

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D) is considered one of the fastest-growing diseases[i]. Multiple research studies show a link between nutrition and diseases, both as preventive and… Read more »

Africa: Highlights From the Women Creating Wealth and Afrishela Investor Showcase

In November the Graça Machel Trust held an Investor Showcase session in Johannesburg South Africa. This was organised by our two programmes; Women Creating Wealth (WCW) and… Read more »

Africa: Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, and Amal Clooney Convene Leaders Committed to Eradicating Child Marriage

Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, global philanthropist Melinda French Gates, and leading human rights lawyer Amal Clooney convened influential leaders and… Read more »

East Africa: Leveraging Insights From the Back 2 School Research Study for Informed Stakeholder Action

Education is the cornerstone of a brighter future. Nevertheless, the world continues to grapple with a pressing challenge: the high number of out-of-school children. According to a… Read more »

Africa: Empowering Women for Climate Action - the Legacy of Graça Machel Trust Scholars

Leiden University (Netherlands) formally recognised Mrs Graça Machel's unwavering commitment to women's and children's rights in Africa and beyond with an Honorary Doctorate… Read more »

Uganda: Women Entrepreneurs, Market Leaders and Policymakers Unite for Knowledge Sharing, Accelerating Business Development

Recently, the Graça Machel Trust networks, the women's business community, government ministries, sector leaders and women's associations convened to create and launch a… Read more »

Southern Africa: Graça Machel Trust's SADC Regional Convening Explores Digital Finance for Women's Financial Inclusion

The Graça Machel Trust (GMT) convened the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Convening to discuss the importance of digital finance in promoting women's… Read more »

Africa: Women Leading in the Financial Sector - Role Models and Inspirational Leaders

Women's financial inclusion has long been a critical driver of untapped economic growth. Bridging the funding gap for women-owned businesses in Africa and advocating for policy… Read more »

Rwanda: Hon. Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye Joins Graça Machel Trust's Expert Leaders Group in Financial Inclusion

The Graça Machel Trust is excited to welcome Hon. Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, as the newest member of their esteemed Expert… Read more »

East Africa: From Evidence to Action - Unleashing the Potential of the Back2School Project

Education is a fundamental and widely recognised human right, yet UNESCO estimates that over 60 million children are missing out on primary education. Behind these staggering… Read more »

Tanzania: No Woman Left Behind - Graça Machel Welcomes Deputy Governor of Bank of Tanzania to Expert Leaders Group

HE Graça Machel, veteran human rights and gender equality advocate and Founder of the Graça Machel Trust, officially welcomed Mrs Sauda Kassim Msemo as the member of… Read more »

Africa: An African Developmental Agenda Set By Africans and Delivered By Africans

Machel meets with Tanzanian Networks, making a difference in people's lives Read more »

Africa: Why We Need Transformational Leadership to Realise the Pan-African Dream

Nelson Mandela's legacy is one of courage, resilience, and leadership. His vision of a united Africa requires transformational leadership to be achieved. One of his most profound… Read more »

South Africa: Leadership Transition At the Graça Machel Trust

The Board of the Graça Machel Trust wishes to announce the resignation of our much-respected CEO, Melizsa Mugyenyi, who came on board in 2021 to lead the Graça Machel… Read more »

Africa: Helping Women Entrepreneurs to Start Creating Inter-Generational Wealth

Achieving gender equality, women's empowerment and youth participation is integral for economic growth on the African continent. Research has shown that money in the hands of women… Read more »

Africa: Women Creating Wealth Launches a Book Which Has a Collection of Stories By African Women Entrepreneurs

Africa is believed to have the highest proportion of women entrepreneurs. Despite the challenges women face in many African countries, they make remarkable strides in… Read more »

South Africa: Graça Machel Trust Partners With FASSET to Transform Women's Businesses

On 22 May the Graça Machel Trust's Women Creating Wealth (WCW) Enterprise Development Programme is proud to partner with the Finance, Accounting Services Sector Education… Read more »

Africa: 98 Million Reasons to Review the Effectiveness of Accelerated Education Models

Despite the consensus that education is a human right and agreement on the role it plays in human and social development, the issue of out-of-school children and children at risk… Read more »

Africa: Building Inclusive Energy Systems in Africa

The Graça Machel Trust (GMT), in partnership with Sasol-Mozambique and the Foundation for Community Development / Fundação para o Desenvolvimento da Comunidade… Read more »