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Region: Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa
A flagship U.S. Department of State initiative active in 120+ countries, AWE partnered with AWIEF to support over 800 women entrepreneurs across Southern Africa with the skills, tools and networks to build and scale sustainable businesses.
Part of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative, targeting 50 million women globally, the programme delivered world-class entrepreneurship education through DreamBuilder and the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative, in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management.
In partnership with the U.S. Mission to South Africa, AWIEF delivered impact through:
- Fully sponsored business training and expert-led facilitation
- Combined online and in-person learning, mentorship and peer engagement
- Business management skills and viable business plan development
- Connection to regional and global ecosystems, including the U.S. alumni network
Launched in South Africa in 2020, the programme expanded to Lesotho and Eswatini under the AWE LESA model in 2023u20132024, advancing inclusive entrepreneurship across the region.
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