ADVANCING WOMEN.
GROWING ECONOMIES.
UN ECOSOC CONSULTATIVE STATUS
Accredited Since 2023 | United Nations Economic and Social Council
AWIEF is a non-profit organisation dedicated to championing women’s entrepreneurial ventures, recognising their empowerment as a key driver of inclusive growth and prosperity across Africa.
THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR SUCCESS
WE FACILITATE, SUPPORT, AND INSPIRE
Driving impact through four interconnected areas of intervention across the African continent.
Build
Enterprise Development
Innovative methods to forward female-led business.
CONNECT
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
World-class networking and showcase opportunities
RECOGNISE
AWIEF AWARDS
Celebrating outstanding female achievement.
IMPACT
POLICY ADVOCACY
Driving gender equality across systems and sectors
An Ecosystem of Change
Our Partners
Voice of the Ecosystem
IMPACT Stories
“The AWIEF Growth Accelerator provided exactly what my business needed at a critical stage. The investment readiness training and mentorship were game-changers”
Kedibone Tsiloane
Programmes Alumna
“Events like AWIEF bring together private sector leaders, government, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to unlock real opportunities for women and youth, and to turn Africa’s prosperity potential into reality.”
Ashleigh Theophanides
Chief Strategy Officer, Deloitte Africa
“AWIEF has given women like me a powerful platform to showcase our work, connect with others, and be recognised for driving change in our communities. This award is dedicated to every woman farmer and entrepreneur working to build a more sustainable Africa.”
Linda Davis
Founder and CEO of Giraffe Bioenergy and winner of the AWIEF Agri Entrepreneur Award
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