Africa Businesswomen's Network

Supported by the ExxonMobil Foundation

The Africa Businesswomen's Network (ABWN) is a partnership between local businesswomen's organizations throughout Africa, Vital Voices Global Partnership and ExxonMobil Foundation. The goal of the ABWN is to build and support a network of businesswomen’s organizations in Africa in order to expand the number of women succeeding as entrepreneurs and leaders in the corporate world; to raise the profile and credibility of women in business; to foster global networking opportunities among businesswomen; and to advocate for policies that expand economic opportunity for women. Read More»

African Women’s Leadership Initiative

Supported by the ExxonMobil Foundation

The African Women’s Leadership Initiative provides training, mentoring and leadership development opportunities to a cadre of emerging high potential women from throughout Africa. The program provides these women with the skills they need to succeed as leaders in civil society, government and business sectors in their countries and communities. The Initiative encompasses three tracks: Leveling the Playing Field; Economic Development; and Women’s Leadership in Public Life.
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Vital Voices Leadership & Advocacy Fund
for African Women

Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

With the support of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Vital Voices is providing small grants to projects, organizations, and/or individuals involved in advocacy related to African women and girls.  Advocacy projects focus on causes and issues related to African women and girls. The awards go to individuals and organizations that propose projects focused on advocating for changes in or additions to public policy on community, national, or regional levels.