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Scaling the Impact of Africa’s Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs

At WIA Philanthropy, we scale women’s leadership and entrepreneurship across Africa — unlocking education, opportunity, and innovation to power sustainable growth.

Our Mission

We amplify African women’s leadership by:

Providing access to networks, mentors, and decision-makers
Equipping women with knowledge and skills to lead confidently
Creating opportunities to expand impact locally, regionally, and globally

Through programs, advocacy, and research, we ensure women’s leadership becomes a driving force for Africa’s sustainable growth.

How We Work

We collaborate with local ecosystems, experts, and institutions to design programs that are relevant, inclusive, and scalable. By combining global networks with local insights, we strengthen both individual leadership and the broader African entrepreneurial landscape.

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WIA COMMUNITY

Our Four Pillars

ADVOCACY

Championing the visibility and influence of Africa’s women leaders through strategic communication, storytelling, and thought leadership.

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TRAINING & MENTORING

Equipping emerging leaders with tools, mentorship, and global exposure to help them thrive and drive transformation.

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THE WIA CLUB

A distinguished community of African and global leaders — fostering collaboration, partnerships, and shared influence.

THE WIA INSTITUTE

Our knowledge hub — producing research and insights to inform policy, innovation, and inclusive growth across Africa.

Impact

At WIA Philanthropy, we scale women’s leadership and entrepreneurship across Africa — unlocking education, opportunity, and innovation to power sustainable growth.

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Beyond the confines of traditional academia, our organization is deeply rooted in community development.

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After identifying children who may face challenges in the educational environment, we offer support designed for their specific needs.”

Meghan Ibrahim

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