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Our work

We currently have seven country based projects and two global programmes in place, all with the aim of helping women start and expand their businesses.

Improving access to business development, networks, finance and technology for women entrepreneurs

Working with local partners

We work together with organisations based in Africa, South Asia and the Middle East; jointly developing projects to help women start and expand their businesses. With a combination of country specific projects and global programmes, we provide women entrepreneurs around the world with four key areas of support:

  • business development
  • access to finance
  • technology
  • network opportunities

Fostering successful entrepreneurs

We help fill the gap in the economy known as the ‘missing middle’ – small and medium-sized enterprises. The women we work with have the potential to take the next step towards becoming successful entrepreneurs or are running small businesses that have already had some success but are struggling to sustain their position or expand. By focusing on the women who have already achieved a level of success, we’re helping women to create employment opportunities and contribute to their economies.

Grant applications

We do not accept unsolicited grant applications.  Instead, we work together with our local partners to develop projects in line with our mission statement.  We work within a global community of organisations aiming to economically empower women and we welcome new knowledge partners.  Find out how you can get involved.

Gallery

To get a feel for what the Foundation's projects are really about, see some of the wonderful images conveying the stories of the women we work with, bright, talented and with the potential to reach the next level.

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