Deadline: 24-Aug-2024
The Her Africa Early Stage Incubator program is a pioneering initiative launched by the Alliance for Women and Girls (AFWAG) to empower early-stage social entrepreneurs who are founders of organisations and initiatives supporting women and girls across the continent.
The HAESI program is designed to empower young leaders of organisations focused on addressing social issues impacting women and girls in Africa. It offers an opportunity to build the leadership they need to enable them access resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to enhance organisational capacity and impact.
Benefits
- Enhanced Leadership and Management Skills
- Participants will enhance their self-awareness, resilience, communication, strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Increased Organisational Growth and Sustainability
- Participants’ organisations will benefit from improved operational efficiency, strategic planning, financial management, and an increased access to funding and resources.
- Enhanced Social Impact
- Through their actions, participants will report measurable improvements in their activities outcomes and in the lives of women and girls in their communities.
- Networking and Collaboration
- Participants will benefit from experienced faculty members, experts and fellows for mentorship, and strategic partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, and private sector organisations.
- Continuous Learning and Improvement
- Participants will continue to pursue personal and professional growth through access to AFWAG’s resources and alumni network.
Type of Support
- The Incubator Program provides support tailored to enhance leadership and organisational effectiveness in gender equality initiatives. It includes personalised coaching, peer-learning workshops, and networking opportunities that equip participants to navigate social challenges, build partnerships, secure funding, and achieve sustainable impact.
Who should Apply?
- Social entrepreneurs under 35 years old.
- Must have initiated an organisation or social project not more than three years old supporting women and girls in an African country. Exceptional social entrepreneurs at ideation stage are encouraged to apply
- The organisation or idea must be addressing critical social issues such as education, health, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and poverty alleviation, specifically for women and girls.
For more information, visit AFWAG.