Impact

AFCC 2025 is where Africa’s visionary women converge to lead, connect, and create pathways to building sustainable businesses. Across Africa, a new generation of women is rewriting the …

Freda Obeng-Ampofo is transforming raw Ghanaian ingredients into luxury skincare, empowering women, and promoting African heritage globally. Before KAEME became one of Ghana’s most admired luxury skincare brands, …

CloveKids by Queen Uwabuofu offers culturally representative, safe, handmade African children’s toys, empowering artisans. Queen Uwabuofu, a Nigerian entrepreneur, is the founder and creative director of CloveKids International, …

Catherine Wijnberg aids South African SMEs, despite ongoing sector challenges with Fetola. Catherine Wijnberg is the founder and CEO of Fetola, a South African enterprise development agency that …

Lilian Nakigozi is empowering urban women in slums to grow food, earn income, and fight hunger through vertical farming. Lilian Nakigozi grew up in a poor urban slum …

Doreen Orishaba leads BasiGo’s initiative to introduce electric buses to Rwanda, transforming urban transportation sustainably. Doreen Orishaba, a Ugandan engineer and mobility specialist, is currently serving as the …

Uyanda Mbuli is advancing Deaf rights in South Africa through policy reform, advocacy, and corporate inclusion. Uyanda Sibiya, For nearly thirty years, Uyanda Mbuli, also known as Uyanda …

Jennifer Uchendu is making climate action relatable by addressing eco-anxiety and empowering African youth through sustainability. Jennifer Uchendu is a Nigerian ecofeminist and sustainability advocate who is transforming …

Dorcas Owinoh is bridging Kenya’s tech gap by empowering youth and women in underserved regions through LakeHub.  Dorcas Owinoh serves as the Executive Director of LakeHub, a Kisumu-based …

Faustina Boamah empowers girls and women in rural Ghana through health education, advocacy, and maternal care services. Faustina Boamah is a registered senior midwife, women’s health advocate, and …