Her Stories
Hear the stories of some of the almost 300,000 women who've been supported by our programmes, and see some of the huge impact we've had.
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Dionne’s story: opening doors to new homes & new industries
Dionne Thomas' business utilises her legal expertise to support local and foreign clients with home rentals and purchases, travel arrangements, and more.
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Bosede’s story: serving meals & serving communities
Bosede Laide Akindele's catering business provides more than just food, it also provides jobs and training opportunities to people in her community.
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Sharon’s story: sustainable energy for South African communities
Sharon Gcwabe has a vision for a sustainable future. With her bio renewable energy company, she's bringing that vision to life.
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Amanda’s story: technology, innovation, and business transformation
Amanda Noholoza's company leverages her passion for technology to create meaningful impact for businesses, with a ripple effect of impact on communities and economies.
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Miracle’s story: from food scientist to fashion designer
Miracle Olaoluwa's business designs bridal wear, bespoke outfits, and Adire pieces, while also training fashion students to build careers of their own.
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Jennifer’s story: multiple passions, multiple businesses
Jennifer Cipriani has many passions and talents, from marketing to real estate and even animal activism. Here, she shares her experience as the owner of multiple businesses.
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Nadine & Ladouce’s story: from sisters to co-founders
These sisters leveraged their unique skills and talents to create a stationary & home brand that's bringing Kenyan artistry to the world.
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Fadekemi’s story: transforming lives through sign language
Fadekemi Dorcas learned sign language so that she could connect with more people in her community. What started as a personal passion became a thriving business that transforms lives.
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Joyce’s story: bringing custom wigs to women everywhere
Joyce Ndungu's business creates custom wigs that are tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of women in Kenya and beyond.
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June’s story: weaving Kenyan crafts into global markets
June Ng’ang’a's business supports women from marginalised communities by nurturing their traditional artistry and bringing their crafts to new markets.
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Chokey’s story: creating spaces for community, coffee, and cats
Chokey Wangmo owns a cat café in Bhutan. She joined our Mentoring Women in Business programme and was matched with her mentor, Cecile Reinaud, a fashion entrepreneur from France.
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Cecile’s story: “Mentoring benefits everyone”
Cecile Reinaud achieved great success as an woman entrepreneur and wanted to support other women to do the same. She joined our Mentoring Women in Business programme and was matched with her mentee, Chokey Wangmo, from Bhutan.
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