The JAMII Femmes Programme 2024 for African Women Entrepreneurs Up to $10,000 Grant per country
Interested and eligible African female Entrepreneurs are hereby invited to apply for The JAMII Femmes Programme 2024 for an opportunity to get a grant to increase their agro-based business performance and other related businesses as defined by the development objectives of UNESCO. See the requirements and how to apply below.
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About the JAMII Femmes Programme
The name JAMII is a Swahili word meaning community, society, and people. This name was chosen because it represents who we are as Africans and reflects our values as an organization: our resilience, commitment, and community spirit.
The JAMII Femmes initiative aims to increase the impact of African women entrepreneurs on the African economy and support the creation of innovative solutions for sustainable development that will contribute to positive change in Africa by improving the quality of life of tens of thousands of people.
In 2022, Women In Africa and The Coca-Cola Foundation join forces to support 20,000 African women entrepreneurs over the next three years through the “JAMII Femmes” initiative. And this year 2024, they are offering even more opportunities to women-owned businesses in Africa and empowering more women to join the entrepreneur world with grants from $300 to $10,000.
Read also: Africa Agri-Food Development Programme
JAMII Femmes Programme Structure
For this year (2024), the Coca-Cola Foundation and Women In Africa are offering a multi-phase programme to 7,000 women from three countries.
The first phase is an educational training phase, conducted by WIA’s partner, Honoris United Universities, Africa’s first and largest network of private higher education institutions, which will enable them to develop skills in;
- behavioural intelligence,
- critical thinking,
- creativity and design thinking,
- communication, collaboration,
- entrepreneurship.
Second Phase
In the second phase, selected beneficiaries will have access to grants.
Third Phase
Finally, in the third phase, selected beneficiaries will be able to participate in an accelerator programme, after which a special prize of USD 10,000 will be awarded per country.
Read also: Oxfam-EDC SME Impact Program
Who Can Apply
Application for this grant program is open to women who meet the below criteria;
- Women over 18 years old
- Nationals or residents of Egypt, Algeria and South Africa(3 countries are selected each year so if your country is not eligible this year, check next year)
- Entrepreneur
- Mainly in the Agriculture sector and/or in relation to the sustainable development objectives defined by UNESCO
The 3 pillars of the programme
Access to education: 7,000 women entrepreneurs will benefit from a digital programme on entrepreneurship and social and personal skills. The sessions, led by WIA’s knowledge partner and Africa’s first and largest network of private higher education institutions, Honoris United Universities, will provide women with a principled approach to developing creative ideas, as well as knowledge on leadership and management skills.
With the accelerator programme, 70 women entrepreneurs from 3 countries will benefit from an in-depth support programme and coaching.
Access to finance: 600 women entrepreneurs will receive grants to support their business development and increase their impact on communities.
At the end of the programme, one laureate per country will receive a prize of $10,000 to support her project.
Network access and visibility: The programme will give participants lifetime access to the WIA network, and thus, to potential collaborators throughout Africa.
WIA will create an Advisory Council for each country, composed of local personalities who will accompany the programme. Therefore, women entrepreneurs will be able to be in contact with these prominent personalities.
They will be highlighted on WIA’s social media throughout the programme.
Read also: USADF/DFC ASBC Programme for SMEs
How to Apply for The JAMII Femmes Programme 2024
Interested and eligible entrepreneurs are to submit their application form online via the application portal here before the application deadline.
Application Deadline
The application is open annually and the application deadline for each year is announced on the portal
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