At AWA AFRICA, we believe that when a woman is economically empowered, her entire community benefits. Through our Women’s Economic Empowerment program, we equip women and girls with the skills, resources, and confidence to take control of their financial futures.
We focus on sustainable income generation, entrepreneurship, and community-based financial systems to create lasting change in the lives of vulnerable women, especially in crisis-affected and rural communities.
We support the formation and growth of VSLAs — self-managed, community-based savings groups that provide women with a safe space to save, borrow, and invest. In addition to financial access, VSLAs foster mutual support, accountability, and leadership among women.
We offer hands-on training in high-demand skills such as:
Tailoring and fashion design
Baking and food processing
Agribusiness and small-scale farming
These programs are tailored to local market needs, ensuring that women can turn their skills into reliable sources of income.
AWA AFRICA provides business mentorship, startup kits, and market linkage support to help women launch and grow their own small businesses. We work closely with women entrepreneurs to strengthen their financial literacy, customer service, and business planning capabilities.
Dozens of VSLAs launched and thriving across communities
Hundreds of women trained in sustainable vocational skills
Women-led businesses generating income and reinvesting in their families’ wellbeing
Shifting norms as women gain visibility and leadership in local economies
