Our programs
Scaling the Impact of Africa’s Women Leaders
Through programmes in 54 countries, WIA Philanthropy scales the reach and influence of women shaping the continent’s future
Active programs
A strategic programme designed to scale the impact of Africa’s next generation of women leaders, supporting 43 exceptional talents to date.
A strategic programme supporting high-impact initiatives that sustainably combat hunger and food insecurity
A dedicated hub in Libreville aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurship and fast-tracking the growth of women -led SMEs.
Femmes d'Avenir Sénégal
A program that supports 205 Senegalese women entrepreneurs each year for 3 years. It offers two tailored pathways depending on the stage of the business: one for early-stage ventures and another for more established SMEs.
Completed programs
The initiative supported women-led SMEs in 6 countries over a period of 2 years. Jamii Femmes provided essential training, resources, and networking opportunities, fostering growth and resilience for women entrepreneurs in diverse sectors.
WIA54
A pan-African competition designed to uplift female start-up founders. Through this program, we recognized and supported female entrepreneurs from across Africa, offering them visibility, mentorship, and financial opportunities to scale their businesses.
WIA Mentoring by Deloitte
A program which aims to empower mentees over 7 months by providing virtual training in key professional skills, personalized mentoring to help achieve career goals, and to build a strong professional network.
THEY SUPPORTED US
Success Stories
Claudia Castellanos
Founder of Black Mamba Foods
Claudia Castellanos is the co-founder and CEO of Black Mamba Foods, an ethical food brand based in Eswatini. The company creates gourmet products, such as chili sauces and chutneys, using organic ingredients, while supporting local farmers by providing training in permaculture and purchasing their produce. Through these efforts, Black Mamba has positively impacted over 1,000 people in Eswatini. In 2020, Claudia’s leadership led to the company winning the WIA54 program, and in the same year, Black Mamba secured a $559,000 investment from Enygma Ventures to expand its reach across Africa and internationally.