November 01, 2023
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 »
October 18, 2023
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 »
September 19, 2023
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 »
August 08, 2023
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 »
August 07, 2023
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 »
August 02, 2023
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 »
July 25, 2023
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 »
July 18, 2023
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 »
June 30, 2023
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 »
June 13, 2023
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 »
June 07, 2023
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 »
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