Sharon’s story: sustainable energy for South African communities
Sharon Gcwabe has a vision for a sustainable future. With her bio renewable energy company, she's bringing that vision to life.
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Sharon’s story: sustainable energy for South African communities
Sharon Gcwabe has a vision for a sustainable future. With her bio renewable energy company, she's bringing that vision to life.
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Amanda’s story: technology, innovation, and business transformation
Amanda Noholoza's company leverages her passion for technology to create meaningful impact for businesses, with a ripple effect of impact on communities and economies.
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Miracle’s story: from food scientist to fashion designer
Miracle Olaoluwa's business designs bridal wear, bespoke outfits, and Adire pieces, while also training fashion students to build careers of their own.
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Nadine & Ladouce’s story: from sisters to co-founders
These sisters leveraged their unique skills and talents to create a stationary & home brand that's bringing Kenyan artistry to the world.
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Fadekemi’s story: transforming lives through sign language
Fadekemi Dorcas learned sign language so that she could connect with more people in her community. What started as a personal passion became a thriving business that transforms lives.
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Top 5 Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs — And How We Can Address Them
Women entrepreneurs told us their top 5 business challenges. This Global Entrepreneurship Week, it's time we address them.
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4 things we learned about women’s access to markets from our new programme in Kenya
We asked Road to Markets participants to share their experiences in our Road to Markets programme. Here's what they said!
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Joyce’s story: bringing custom wigs to women everywhere
Joyce Ndungu's business creates custom wigs that are tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of women in Kenya and beyond.
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June’s story: weaving Kenyan crafts into global markets
June Ng’ang’a's business supports women from marginalised communities by nurturing their traditional artistry and bringing their crafts to new markets.
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Travelling the Road to Markets
Our team share insights gained in Kenya following the pilot of our Road to Markets programme, designed to address the key challenges that limit women entrepreneurs’ access to markets and block their business growth.
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Taryn’s story: building brands and creating community
Taryn Gill builds beauty brands that are tailored specifically for curly hair. Our Road to Growth programme supported her to lay the foundation for new brands and add to her social media skills.
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Zandile’s story: painting a brighter community
Zandile Manyisa runs a paint company with branches in Eastern Cape and Johannesburg, South Africa. Our HerVenture app supported her to expand her product line and embrace social media for her business.
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