Women of Africa Network

Women of Africa Network

Trade Facilitation
Women in Business
Education & Scholarships
Economic Empowerment
Women Entrepreneurs
Community Development
Leadership & Mentorship
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APNABEC Group
Since 2020

Women of

Africa Network

Trade Facilitation

Raising funds and promoting initiatives under the AfCFTA to serve women businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive and scale across Africa.

Our Programmes Meet the Team
54
African Nations
10K+
Women Impacted
2020
Founded
5
Core Pillars
Women of Africa Network
2020
Founded
Women Leadership
Who We Are

Positively Impacting the Lives of Women

At Women of Africa Network, we're raising funds and promoting initiatives under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to serve women businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive and scale under the AfCFTA Protocols on women.

We believe in the advocacy to boost women's inclusion in entrepreneurship and business. We invite you to join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in women entrepreneurs' lives.

Collaboration: Building partnerships across governments, CSOs and private sector to advance women's empowerment under the AfCFTA framework.
Advocacy Focus: Dedicated to influencing policy at continental and national levels for gender-responsive trade and development.
Inclusivity: Ensuring every African woman has access to education, trade opportunities and economic power.
Integrity: Operating with the highest standards of transparency, accountability and ethical conduct.
Innovation: Pioneering new approaches to women's empowerment through technology, trade and capacity-building.
WAN
Women of Africa Network
Sakumono, Accra — Ghana
Our Programmes

Pillars of Change

Holistic programmes transforming lives across Africa.

Education

Education

Access to education is a key component of our mission. Gender mainstreaming in education drives our scholarship programmes, literacy initiatives and vocational training for women and girls across Africa.

Trade Facilitation

Trade Facilitation

Removal of tariffs and other barriers to trade. Utilization of Information Technology, business matchmaking, and cross-border logistics support to connect women-led enterprises to African markets under the AfCFTA.

Access to Finance

Access to Finance

Difficulty connecting to investors, banks, and other fundraising options can be a huge gatekeeper for women entrepreneurs. We bridge this gap through microfinance, grant funding and financial literacy programmes.

Our Roots

Our Roots

Here at Women of Africa Network, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. Our grassroots programmes nurture women-led community development projects across the continent.

Health & Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing

Advocating for maternal health, reproductive rights, mental wellness and community health programmes that ensure women can fully participate in economic life.

Policy Advocacy

Policy Advocacy

Engaging governments, regional bodies and international institutions to champion gender-responsive laws, budgets and policies that create an enabling environment for women across Africa.

What We Do

Our Core Activities

Driving women's economic empowerment across Africa's trade landscape.

Media Sensitization & Advocacy
01Advocacy

Media Sensitization & Advocacy

WAN extensively uses print, electronic and social media platforms to advocate for women's inclusion in entrepreneurship, trade and policy-making across Africa.

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Institutional Partnerships
02Partnership

Institutional Partnerships

Deep networking with CSOs, government bodies, the AfCFTA Secretariat and international institutions to create opportunities for women-led businesses.

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Women in Trade Conference
03Flagship

Women in Trade Conference

Annual flagship conference empowering women entrepreneurs with AfCFTA tools, trade networks, market access strategies and cross-border matchmaking.

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Capacity Building & Training
04Training

Capacity Building & Training

Multi-city training programmes equipping women-led SMEs with practical knowledge on trade facilitation, export readiness and digital commerce.

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Impact

Key Initiatives

Milestones in our mission to empower women across Africa.

Trade Facilitation
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Trade Facilitation

Removal of tariffs and other barriers to trade. Utilization of information technology, business matchmaking, and cross-border logistics support under the AfCFTA.

Our Roots
CommunityOngoing

Our Roots

Grassroots community development programmes nurturing women-led initiatives. Building from the ground up to create lasting change across African communities.

Access to Finance
FinanceOngoing

Access to Finance

Bridging the gap between women entrepreneurs and investors, banks, and fundraising opportunities. Building financial independence through targeted programmes.

Education
EducationAnnual

Education

Gender mainstreaming in education through scholarship programmes, literacy initiatives and vocational training for women and girls across the continent.

Leadership

The Team Driving Change

Mr. Louis Yaw Afful
Mr. Louis Yaw Afful
APN Group Head
Ms. Joyce Williams, ESQ.
Ms. Joyce Williams, ESQ.
Executive Council
Ms. Vivian Hervie
Ms. Vivian Hervie
Acting Executive Director
Agnes Kyerewaa Afful
Agnes Kyerewaa Afful
International Communications Head
Mrs. Hannah Amofa-Afriyie Hayford
Mrs. Hannah Amofa-Afriyie Hayford
Head of Administration
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Whether you want to volunteer, donate, become a member or partner with us — we'd love to hear from you. Here at WAN, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support.

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Address
P.O. Box SK 2290, Sakumono, Accra — Ghana
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Phone
+233 244 868 395
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Email
info@womenofafricanetwork.org
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Website
womenofafricanetwork.org
Regional Offices
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West Africa
Accra, Ghana
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East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
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Southern Africa
Johannesburg, SA
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North Africa
Cairo, Egypt

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