Africa: Leading With Intention - How Soraya Hakuziyaremye Is Redesigning Finance for Women in Africa

Rwanda's first female Central Bank Governor shows why inclusive finance must be intentional Read more »

Africa: New Faces New Voices South Africa Joins Regional Movement to Redefine Women's Financial Inclusion

On 9 May 2025, the Graça Machel Trust officially launched the South African chapter of New Faces, New Voices (NFNV) in Johannesburg. It marks a powerful new phase in the… Read more »

Africa: Driving Inclusive Growth Across Africa

The Graça Machel Trusts' Women Creating Wealth (WCW) Programme continues to achieve transformative impact, supporting thousands of women entrepreneurs, generating… Read more »

Africa: Celebrating Our Trailblazers - Honouring the Women Leading With Vision, Courage, and Impact Across Africa

At the Graça Machel Trust, we believe in spotlighting the women whose leadership lights the way for others. In this issue of The Catalysts, we proudly celebrate three… Read more »

South Africa: The Road to Entrepreneurship - a Journey of Reinvention

Imagine 10,000 women entrepreneurs generating US$1 billion in revenue and creating 200,000 jobs. That's not just a goal, it's a movement. But behind those numbers are personal… Read more »

Africa: Unlocking Possibilities - How WCW Is Transforming Access to Finance

In 2024, the combined efforts of the Graça Machel Trust's Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme and Afrishela's gender-lens investment initiatives unlocked over US$5 million… Read more »

Africa: African Women Entrepreneurs Driving Inclusive Economic Transformation

African women entrepreneurs transforming public procurement Read more »

Africa: Expanding Market Access - Unlocking New Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Sometimes, one opportunity is all it takes to change the trajectory of a business. For many women in the WCW Programme, 2024 has been a year of breakthroughs - where barriers gave… Read more »

Africa: Can African Philanthropy Succeed Without Global North Funding?

Africa is at a critical moment in philanthropy. With traditional funding streams from the Global North shrinking, the continent must innovate and rethink its social justice and… Read more »

Africa: Amplifying Impact - Insights From the Graça Machel Trust and Mastercard Foundation Partnership

Strategic partnerships are crucial for creating a lasting impact in Africa's evolving entrepreneurial landscape. The collaboration between the Graça Machel Trust and… Read more »

Africa: Advancing Women's Economic Progress - the Graca Machel Trust Advocacy in Action

The Graça Machel Trust is a leading advocate for women's economic advancement across Africa. Through strategic policy engagement, capacity-building workshops, and high-level… Read more »

South Africa: How Women in Agribusiness Are Breaking Market Access Barriers and Claiming Their Space

In South Africa, women play a critical role in agricultural production, significantly contributing to food security, rural development, and community resilience. Despite this, they… Read more »

Africa: Backing Bold Women - How the Graça Machel Trust Is Driving Real Results for Agripreneurs

Women in agribusiness across Africa continue to face entrenched systemic barriers. Although they make up over 60% of the continent's agricultural workforce, women receive less than… Read more »

Malawi: Building Bold Futures - the Graça Machel Trust Launches a New Nest in Malawi

In many parts of Africa, adolescent girls still face significant barriers--limited access to health services, inadequate education, and social stigma. These challenges don't just… Read more »

Africa: Mobilising Local Capital to Fuel Africa's Future

Afrishela and Chanzo Capital woo Angel investors to support early growth stage businesses Read more »

Africa: Networks Are Driving Leadership and Change

Women entrepreneurs and leaders across Africa are overcoming barriers and achieving significant milestones through supportive networks. These networks enhance women's leadership… Read more »

Africa: The Transformative Power of Networks - Advancing Women Entrepreneurs in Africa

In an era of rapid change and increasing challenges, women's networks have become influential social and economic transformation drivers. The Graça Machel Trust (GMT)… Read more »

Africa: African Women Entrepreneurs Changing the Narrative On Access to Public Procurement Opportunities

As we celebrate this year's International Women's Month, we are reminded of the urgent need to accelerating action and opportunities for women. For women entrepreneurs to thrive, a… Read more »

Ghana: Celebrating a Trailblazer in Women's Financial Inclusion - Elsie Addo Awadzi

In celebration of Women's Month 2025, we spotlight remarkable African women leaders from the Graça Machel Trust's Expert Leaders Group (ELG). Among these trailblazers is Ms.… Read more »

Africa: Innovation Challenge - Uplifting Adolescent Girls to Rewrite Their Stories

The Graça Machel Trust's Pan-African Adolescent Girls' Movement recently introduced a community outreach initiative--the Innovation Challenge--that enabled girls to identify… Read more »

Malawi: From Passion to Prosperity - How Neema Kaimila Mkangama Transformed Her Business and Found Balance

For years, Neema Kaimila Mkangama had been running on empty. Her days at Neema's Beauty Bar started early and stretched long into the evening. She was always working - always… Read more »

Zambia: Sandra Kambikambi - a Visionary Redefining Entrepreneurship in Zambia

It was a leap of faith that defined Sandra Kambikambi's journey. In August 2020, after fourteen years in the corporate world, she walked away from a stable career to pursue a… Read more »

Africa: Women Creating Wealth Catalytic Impact - Driving Meaningful Change Across the Continent

Recognising entrepreneurs at the WCW Annual Summit Read more »

Africa: Promoting Financial Inclusion, Building Ecosystems, Advancing Women's Leadership in Green Energy, and Connecting Women With Financial Leaders

Nigeria - New Faces New Voices Read more »

Africa: From Startup to Market Leader - How the Wcw-I Programme Transformed a Senegalese Entrepreneur's Journey

One woman is making significant strides in Senegal's agri-food sector. Meet Aissatou Fall, the director of AF Goods and Services. Her company operates in the agri-food value chain,… Read more »