Build the business.
Build the wealth.
Build the legacy.
SheThrives Africa is an enterprise support organisation empowering African women to build sustainable businesses, create jobs and strengthen communities.
"A woman thrives. A family prospers. A community grows. A nation rises."
Our Purpose
Empowering Female Enterprises
Watch our profile video to explore the impact, stories, and programs empowering women founders to construct sustainable businesses and legacy.
WHAT WE DO
We help women build businesses that matter.
BUILD
Practical entrepreneurship education, AI tools and founder development programmes.
CONNECT
Connecting women to mentors, investors, partners and a supportive community that grows together.
GROW
Helping businesses access customers, technology, funding opportunities and growth strategies.
THRIVE
Encouraging leadership, wellbeing, confidence and responsible business practices.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Programmes for every stage of your journey.
AI Founders Program
16-week flagship programme helping women founders build future-ready businesses with practical AI tools, lean startup methods, and mentorship.
Business Academy
Workshops, masterclasses, and practical business training that help women entrepreneurs build core skills at every stage of growth.
Capital Readiness
Helping women entrepreneurs prepare for funding opportunities with financial literacy, investor readiness, and sustainable growth planning.
Market Access
Pop-ups, exhibitions, and strategic partnerships that help women-led businesses reach more customers and expand into new markets.
Mentorship Network
Connect with experienced founders, business leaders, and industry experts who provide practical guidance for personal and business growth.
Thrive Circle
A safe and supportive community where women founders connect, collaborate, share opportunities, and grow stronger businesses together.
OUR IMPACT
We measure what matters.
Women empowered
Businesses supported
Jobs created
Revenue generated by supported businesses
Funding unlocked for women-led businesses
Regions in Africa
OUR ESG APPROACH
Building a sustainable future.
We believe successful businesses should create value for people, communities and the planet.
ENVIRONMENTAL
- •Climate-smart businesses
- •Circular economy
- •Green innovation
- •Sustainable agriculture
- •Responsible resource use
SOCIAL
- •Women's empowerment
- •Youth employment
- •Financial inclusion
- •Leadership development
- •Community impact
GOVERNANCE
- •Ethical leadership
- •Good governance
- •Transparency
- •Responsible AI & technology
- •Business integrity
FOUNDER STORIES
Real women. Real stories. Real impact.
Esther Afua Ocloo: Pioneer of Women's Microfinance in Africa
Esther Afua Ocloo was a Ghanaian entrepreneur and co-founder of Women's World Banking, transforming access to credit for women worldwide.
Ethel Cofie: Building Africa's Women in Tech Movement
Ethel Cofie founded Women in Tech Africa and Edel Technology Consulting, empowering thousands of women in Africa to enter and thrive in technology.
Farida Bedwei: Coding Inclusive Financial Systems
Farida Bedwei is a co-founder of Logiciel, creating core banking systems that support financial inclusion across Africa.