About Us
Women Investors Africa (WOIA) is a non-profit organization based in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. The organization was founded in 2022 by a group of passionate and dedicated women who saw a need to address the gender disparities in the investment sector. The founders, who were all experienced investors and entrepreneurs, had firsthand experience of the challenges faced by women in the investment sector. They noticed that women were often excluded from investment opportunities, lacked access to capital and faced numerous gender barriers that made it difficult for women to have the access on investment and financial knowledge towards the opportunities that are existing in investment sector.
Mission
To create awareness encourage Investment and economic engagement, recognize and support women to participate in investment activities that leads to the job creation and economic growth for the better generation.
SDGs We Address
Women Investors Africa's programs and services are aligned with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
OUR WHY
Women Investors Africa was founded to address the significant gender gap in the investment sector in Africa. Women entrepreneurs and investors face numerous challenges including limited access to finance, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. As a result, women are underrepresented in the investment sector and their businesses often struggle to start and grow.
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We believe that empowering and supporting women entrepreneurs and investors in Africa is critical to promoting gender equality, creating economic opportunities, and contributing to the economic growth of the continent. By providing women with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed in the investment sector. Together, we can help bridge the gender gap in investment and create a more inclusive and equitable society.