About Sarah Mpata

Sarah Mpata is the Communications Officer for the Graça Machel Trust

    Graça Machel Honored at the 5th Annual African Philanthropy Conference

    2024-08-06T10:39:48+00:00August 6th, 2024|

    Our Founder Mrs. Graça Machel and Interim CEO and Board of Trustees member, Theo Sowa, attended the 5th Annual African Philanthropy Conference held at Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, from July 29th to August 2nd, 2024. Themed 'The Next Frontiers of African Philanthropy,' this conference highlighted a critical moment in the evolving

      Forging Strategic Alliances: Maureen Sumbwe’s Journey with the Graça Machel Trust

      2024-06-11T10:55:44+00:00June 11th, 2024|

      In Africa's dynamic landscape of trade and agriculture, the partnership between the Graça Machel Trust's Network of African Business Women (NABW) and the Zambian Federation of Associations of Women in Business (ZFAWIB) is making noticeable progress. Established in 1993, ZFAWIB has developed a formidable track record under the visionary leadership of its Chief Executive Officer,

        How Our New Faces New Voices Mentorship Programme Contributes to Financial Inclusion for African Women

        2024-05-23T08:43:11+00:00May 23rd, 2024|

        Highlights from the Lead Circle NFNV Mentorship Programme   Our 2017 research, Growth Barriers Faced by Women Entrepreneurs, highlighted a concerning statistic: less than 30% of senior management roles in Sub-Saharan Africa were held by women, despite evidence that gender-diverse leadership teams significantly enhanced profitability and value creation. This disparity underscored an urgent need for initiatives

          Why is advancing women in finance important for the future of Africa?

          2024-05-02T18:25:03+00:00May 2nd, 2024|

          Insights from Aishatu Debola Aminu: Country Director, New Faces New Voices-Nigeria   New Faces New Voices (NFNV) is a flagship initiative of the Graça Machel Trust committed to enhancing women's presence and impact within the financial sector. The network champions the cause of increasing women's access to finance and financial services to close the economic

            How Eleanor Ayuketah Ngochi is Transforming Africa’s Media Landscape

            2024-04-18T16:42:09+00:00April 18th, 2024|

            Changing the narrative, balancing stories to improve the lives of Africa's women and children positively: An interview with Eleanor Ayuketah Ngochi, a Women in Media Network Champion.   Eleanor Ayuketah Ngochi is a Cameroonian online journalist who has spent the past decade carving out a niche for herself in a challenging and transformative field. As

              Financial inclusion: A conversation with Dr. Theopista Ntale Sekitto

              2024-04-12T10:37:25+00:00April 12th, 2024|

              "Working with the Trust made me appreciate the gap between the women who have a voice and the women who need our voice more."   Dr. Theopista Ntale Sekitto is among the few women at the centre of financial inclusion and social innovation in Uganda. As a seasoned banker, social entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Dr Sekitto

                Opening doors for women in farming: Key highlights from the Fair4All project workshop

                2024-04-10T06:57:40+00:00April 10th, 2024|

                The Graça Machel Trust team recently visited Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, to host a two-day capacity-building workshop for women-owned small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). The workshop provided the space for an enhanced understanding of land ownership and essential skills in financial literacy and business planning.     Women engaging during the dialogue

                  Igniting Change: Highlights from the pan-African Adolescent Girls’ Jubilee

                  2024-08-08T13:20:03+00:00March 27th, 2024|

                    On March 19, 2024, the Graça Machel Trust's Adolescent Girls Movement Programme hosted its 3rd annual Pan African Adolescent Girls Jubilee. The hybrid event provided a significant dialogue and connected over 250  high-spirited adolescent girls and young women aged 10 to 20 in five African countries to address some of the most pressing issues

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