Four of Our Favorite Reads
Sarah Assefa
May 26, 2024
Lesua Resources
Lesua Resources
Our website and magazine are your go-to station to learn and be inspired by African entrepreneurs, businesswomen, community leaders, and much more. This magazine’s main purpose is to provide resources, information, advice and exclusive interviews with prominent figures to equip women with everything needed to succeed in their careers and contribute to their community. African female artists, and much more. You can also join our forums to learn from women in business, give advice or share your experiences.
Below are some of our recent finds on platforms empowering African women worldwide. If you find our content helpful, please don’t forget to share our blog posts and follow us on Instagram.
She Wins Africa: She WINS Africa is a IFC (International Financial Organization) owned program aiming to support women owned businesses with raising start-up capital, education, and creating communities. Moreover, they also have direct mentorship programs and provide networking opportunities that allows women meet like minded people and learn from their experiences. It’s a program worth checking out for any woman trying to get funding for their business.
ShEquity’s: ShEquity’s purpose is to provide smart and sustainable investments for African female entrepreneurs and innovators. They want to educate African women about accessing seed capital, investing their money, and eventually narrowing the gap in access to funds funds between men and women. If you’re an African women with an innovative business idea, Shequity is the right place to go!
Scholorship and Fellowship opportunities
1.Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Deadline: August-October 2024
Date of enrolment: 2025/2026
For more information, click here
2.Female Photojournalist Grant
Grant amount: €8,000
Deadline: May 21, 2024
For more information, click here
3.Maquarie University African Women in STEM Scholarship
Deadline: All year long
Grant amount: 50% Scholarships
For more information, click here
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