Applications are now open for the Graça Machel Trust’s Women Creating Wealth -Intergenerational (WCW-I) edition in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The program aims to transform Africa’s economies through meaningful support to women entrepreneurs to enable them to grow and in so doing, uplift their communities and productive exchange and collaboration between women.
Eligibility Requirements
Young and established women who are operating a business in at least one of the following countries at the date of application:
Kenya
Malawi
Senegal
South Africa
Tanzania
Zambia
Age: 18years and above.
Must have completed secondary school education.
Have an annual business turnover of between USD 10,000 to USD 500,000 or the equivalent of the local currency.
Have business experience of at least 2 years of operating any form of business.
You are not presently engaged in another entrepreneurship support program lasting longer than a week.
Your business currently employs a minimum of 5 young people and demonstrates the potential to expand further, creating additional job opportunities for the youth.
Have an operational business or a product/service that can be tested in the market with the potential for growth and impact.
Businesses can be sole proprietorships, partnerships, companies, cooperatives, or groups.
Business must fall within any of the following sectors:
Agriculture
Tourism
Manufacturing and Value addition
Transport and Infrastructure
Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
Building & Construction
Trade and services
Renewable Energy/Green Energy
BENEFITS
- Structured training on the WCW Online Ignite courses
- Dedicated support through customized coaching, mentoring and technical advice
- Support to develop your toolbox of resources for growth
- Access to a vibrant and supportive Business Community
- Invitation to regular entrepreneurship networking events and round tables to build social capital
- Access to a pool of rated service providers to support growth, access to markets and finance.
Program Commitment
The program duration is 10 months:
5 months of blended learning: recommended time commitment is 4-6 hours per week
5 months aftercare: 2-3 hours per week
Upon completion of all required assignments and tasks you will receive:
A Women Creating Wealth certificate of completion
An invitation to be part of a vibrant WCW business community to stay inspired and have support on your journey of wealth creation.
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