A significant challenge women small business owners face is raising finance to grow their businesses. It is estimated that women’s financing gap is $42 billion. The GraƧa Machel Trust WCW (Women Creating Wealth Programme) and African Development Bank AFAWA (Affirmative Finance Action for women in Africa) have joined hands to start closing this gap. Our partnership goal is to identify 100 businesses in Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, and South Africa and provide dedicated technical support over the next 18 months to better prepare them to be investor-ready and raise the finance they need to grow their businesses.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Please clickĀ https://forms.gle/xpojUkAFS3T4iqcq8Ā to read more and apply. Space is limited so apply now to get the hands-on support you need. The application form will take no more than 30 mins.
- This call for applications is open from 16 August to 8 September 2022.
You will also find the application form on the GraƧa Machel Trust
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