FEMMES D'AVENIR GABON
in partnership with
The "Femmes d'Avenir" (Women of the Future) program is part of the shared commitment of the Eramet Group and WIA Philanthropy.
Our mission is to contribute to economic and social development, by encouraging female entrepreneurship and promoting the empowerment of African women, with the aim of having a significant impact on local employment.
TRAINING
MENTORSHIP
NETWORKING
FUNDING
357 Gabonese
entrepreneurs
Libreville / Moanda
"Eramet is strengthening its role as a key contributor to the economic development of the regions where the group operates. Following Gabon, Senegalese women entrepreneurs are now receiving strategic support through the 'Femmes d’Avenir' program. This initiative enables them to expand their businesses over the long term and fully realize their potential, thanks to their dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit."
Virginie de Chassey
Director of Sustainable Development and Corporate Engagement, ERAMET Group
"As a leading platform in women's empowerment across the continent, we are committed to opening doors and creating meaningful opportunities for African women. The Femmes d’Avenir program is a cornerstone of this mission, enabling women entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into successful, sustainable businesses. In doing so, we not only strengthen the local economy but also elevate the role of women in Africa’s socio-economic development."
Hafsat Abiola
WIA President
The Hub
The Hub Femmes d’Avenir aims to empower Gabonese women entrepreneurs by providing tailored support, including training, mentoring, and access to funding.to recover valuable resources and create jobs.
FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND INITIATIVE IN LIBREVILLE
A unique institutional and professional framework dedicated to fostering local women’s entrepreneurship.
DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY OF INNOVATORS
Collaboration with institutional entities to create entrepreneurial solutions addressing socio-economic challenges.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
A dedicated advisory board comprising 11 business leaders committed to the Hub’s success.
Selection criteria
Eligibility criteria:
- The business must be founded or led by a Gabonese woman
- Demonstrated early market traction (e.g., revenue, number of users or clients, funds raised, etc.)
Project selection criteria:
- Scalability of a proven business model
- Growth potential
- Ambitious team with strong
- execution capacity
- An innovative product, service, or technology is a plus
- Potential impact in Africa
PROGRAM
ALUMNAE
PROGRAM
TESTIMONIALS
“This is the first time a program specifically dedicated to women is being held in Gabon.
It is a wonderful opportunity for Gabonese women entrepreneurs, as the program provides tools to support business management and development, as well as personal growth for greater fulfillment.”
Marie Gabrielle Mouckonga
Sarah Mboussou
“This program helped me identify the weaknesses in my strategy and provided me with the tools to better understand, sell, manage, and promote my business. Above all, it has been an incredibly enriching human experience!”
Grace Biligui
“Femmes d’Avenir shines a spotlight on the expertise of Gabonese women, with the aim of helping our businesses become pillars of our country’s economy while also strengthening our skills through high-quality training. This program is also a network that brings together talented women who dream of breaking the mold to showcase their abilities.”
Eunice Biyoghe
