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 build future-ready businesses using practical AI tools.
Business Academy
Workshops, masterclasses and practical business training for entrepreneurs at every stage.
Thrive Circle
A safe and supportive community where women connect, collaborate and grow together.
Capital Readiness
Helping entrepreneurs prepare for funding opportunities and sustainable growth.
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.
Ethel Cofie: Building Africa’s Women in Tech Movement
Ethel Cofie is the founder of Women in Tech Africa and Edel Technology Consulting, empowering thousands of women across the continent to enter and thrive in technology.
Valerie Labi: Driving Africa’s Electric Mobility Future
Valerie Labi co-founded Wahu Mobility to create affordable electric bicycles designed for African urban transport challenges.
Farida Bedwei: Coding Inclusive Financial Systems
Farida Bedwei is a co-founder of Logiciel, creating core banking systems that support financial inclusion across Africa.
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.