What we do
Women In Africa (WIA) Philanthropy is a non-profit foundation dedicated to advancing education and economic development across the African continent, with a special focus on empowering African women leaders and entrepreneurs.
Our mission is to amplify the impact of women who are already shaping Africa’s future — providing them with the networks, tools and opportunities they need to reach new heights of influence and success.
At the heart of our work is the belief that meaningful progress begins with connection.
We bring together high-potential women leaders and entrepreneurs with influential pan-African and global figures — from investors to policymakers — fostering collaboration and creating a powerful community.
Since its inception, WIA Philanthropy has been guided and supported by Roland Berger, whose strategic expertise has been instrumental in shaping our vision, programmes, and lasting impact.
Together, we continue to build a future where African women lead, innovate, and transform their communities — and, ultimately, the world.
We focus on
4 core areas:
At the heart of WIA Philanthropy lie four core missions that collectively drive our vision to scale the impact of Africa’s women leaders and entrepreneurs.
Each pillar represents a strategic lever — from advocacy and capacity-building to networking and research — designed to accelerate growth, strengthen influence, and create lasting value across the continent.
WIA Philanthropy advances a strong agenda of advocacy to increase the visibility, recognition, and influence of African women leaders and entrepreneurs across the continent and internationally.
Through strategic communication, thought leadership, and high-level engagement, WIA Advocacy promotes a narrative of excellence and impact, positioning African women at the forefront of economic and societal transformation.
WIA Philanthropy designs and delivers strategic programmes focused on scaling the impact and leadership capacity of high-potential women across Africa.
Through tailored training, mentoring, and learning expeditions, these initiatives provide access to networks, strategic insights, and development opportunities that enhance performance and visibility on the continental and global stage.
The programmes aim to strengthen Africa’s leadership ecosystem, accelerating the growth of women who are driving economic, institutional, and social transformation.
The WIA Club convenes a distinguished community of African and international leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from diverse sectors.
Through exclusive networking events and strategic exchanges, the Club creates opportunities for collaboration, partnership development, and cross-sector engagement.
More than a network, the WIA Club functions as a strategic platform for influence and growth, strengthening alliances and fostering a high-impact ecosystem that drives sustainable leadership and business advancement across the continent and beyond.
The WIA Institute serves as the research and knowledge hub of WIA Philanthropy, dedicated to advancing data-driven understanding of women’s leadership and inclusion across Africa.
Through rigorous studies, strategic reports, and policy insights, the Institute provides evidence-based analysis that informs decision-making, supports innovation, and drives sustainable progress.
By generating and sharing actionable knowledge, the WIA Institute contributes to strengthening the ecosystem of women’s leadership and fostering inclusive growth on the continent.