Month: June 2024

The Fitch Group x Social Shifters Global Education Challenge aims to address the issue of education deprivation among children worldwide. According to UNESCO, an estimated 244 million children are unable to access education due to various social, economic, and cultural factors. Our Shared Education Challenge Education is not just a privilege but a fundamental human right that empowers individuals to improve their socio-economic status and break free from the cycle of poverty. Shockingly, there are currently 244 million children and young people who are not enrolled in schools, and approximately 70% of 10-year-olds struggle to comprehend basic written text. This crisis in education is perpetuated by high levels of poverty,

This Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) is exclusively for members of VALUE4HER. By submitting your entry, you will automatically become a member and receive an invitation email to activate your Account within 15 minutes. Please activate your account to stay updated on the status of your entry. If you are already a member, you will not receive the email. Go to the official awards portal HERE Register an account/login to your account if you are already an existing user Start your entry (save it in-progress) Submit your entry The initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector by providing them with access to markets, finance, and

With the support of Norad – the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, Village Capital has introduced Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship Africa, a program focused on building a transformative ecosystem in Africa. The program aims to enhance the capacity and impact of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) and early-stage startups with a climate focus in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. We are commencing Phase One of the initiative, which involves identifying 14 community-led ESOs that have demonstrated high performance. These selected ESOs from Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania will collaborate on addressing specific challenges within their ecosystems and developing strategies to identify and support startups with high potential. Additionally, they will

develoPPP Ventures focuses on young companies that have an innovative business model aimed at improving living conditions in developing or emerging countries and have plans to expand. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) provides a grant of 100,000 euros through a matching-funds model for suitable growth investments. If your start-up is pursuing a high impact business model in a developing or emerging economy and has already successfully completed the formation phase, you can explore the opportunities for growth funding offered by develoPPP Ventures. Scaling new solutions in developing and emerging economies Through develoPPP Ventures funding, the BMZ supports young companies that are already operating in a

The Nobellum Innovator Program is a strategic component of Nobellum’s 5-year mission to support the establishment of a minimum of 100 Black-owned businesses in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) by 2025. This unique accelerator program aims to train and nurture over 100 promising startups from around the globe that have integrated STEM into their business models, ensuring their disruptive and sustainable nature. Our Innovator Program not only fosters an environment that celebrates inclusive excellence, but also creates pathways for young Black individuals to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM fields. Requirements: Nobellum Innovator Program The Nobellum Innovator Program is a meticulously designed initiative aimed at assisting Black-owned

We are thrilled to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2024 AWIEF Awards! This prestigious event celebrates the incredible achievements and contributions of women founders and entrepreneurs across Africa. The AWIEF Awards honor those who drive inclusive economic growth and development through their visionary leadership and innovative business practices. Who We Are: AWIEF (Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum) is a renowned pan-African organization dedicated to empowering women economically by closing gender gaps and promoting business leadership and entrepreneurship across the continent. Why Nominate?Nominees for the AWIEF Awards should be emerging and established female entrepreneurs who have demonstrated outstanding vision, leadership, innovation, and business success. This is your chance