Empowering the Next Generation of Successful African Business Women
Over the past five years, AWEC’s core program has supported more than 1000 women entrepreneurs across 53 African countries and the diaspora who conduct business in 40+ industries. Through these entrepreneurs, AWEC also has indirectly impacted more than 6,000 of their employees, who have benefited from stronger leadership, more well-managed businesses, and revenue growth.
AWEC monitors core program participant engagement on a monthly basis and measures key indicators for success, including assignment submissions and participation in live learning opportunities. Across all program years, AWEC continues to achieve an average 76% completion rate for its 12-month blended learning program, which far exceeds industry averages.
Aggregate Impact
73% strengthened their business management skills
77% increased the quality of their peer network
67% experienced higher quality mentoring
62% increased their annual revenue
65% attracted new customers/clients
44% created new jobs
Help Us Do More
AWEC’s mission is to increase the leadership and management capacity of African women entrepreneurs to build resilient businesses
Foundations, corporations, and individuals enable us to continue these impacting women entrepreneurs across Africa through financial gifts, in-kind support, and contributing to our ecosystem of business experts who serve as mentors, instructors, and inspirational guest speakers.
Help us to empower entrepreneurs across Africa. Learn more below:
AWEC Alumnae Success Stories
How Adeline Sede Kamga grew her revenue by 42% and improved employee engagement to drive business growth.
How AWEC inspired Mpolokang Gaolaolwe to confidently leverage technology and expand horizons.
Amina Ighoud shares how AWEC's lessons and newfound confidence empowered her to overcome challenges and embrace new opportunities.
Annual Reports
Each year, AWEC welcomes 200 new entrepreneurs into our 12-month program. We challenge them to learn together, teach each other, create community, and develop their businesses. For some, this is the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey and for others, an opportunity to sharpen their businesses and prepare for growth.
Read more about our program, participants, and impact in our Annual Program Reports.
