While recognising the value of International Women’s Day, this piece calls for sustained, year-round commitment to advancing gender equality beyond a single day.
WEI Forward has partnered with ICE (International Consultants for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise) to launch the pioneering programme “Women entrepreneurs – Going for Growth”. The project was one of three projects to be awarded funding from the UK Embassy in Lima, competing with more than 50 others initiatives.
Yanire Brana highlights her work empowering women leaders globally through mentorship and technology-driven skills development.
This piece highlights the growing role of women’s business networks in Beijing, showcasing how collaboration, mentorship, and shared platforms are expanding opportunities and strengthening support for women entrepreneurs.
Un proyecto innovador lanzado por la Embajada Británica en Lima tiene por objetivo aumentar el número de mujeres que establezcan y lideren empresas en sectores no tradicionales, incluidos los sectores de industrias extractivas (petróleo y minería), las tan llamadas sectores “STEM“ (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas), el sector medioambiental, la agroindustria, el sector de construcción y los servicios financieros.
This piece looks into the persistent barriers women face and calls for stronger, sustained efforts to unlock their full economic potential.
Shirley Pryce overcame early hardship and abuse through determination and education, ultimately earning a scholarship to study Social Work and advancing her path toward empowerment.
Financial inclusion expands women’s access to essential financial services, improving economic participation while reducing barriers such as cost, distance, and safety risks.
Nino Zambakhidze shares her work advancing women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Georgia through leadership and advocacy.
This piece highlights the urgent need to empower rural women and girls, addressing persistent gaps in access to basic services and economic opportunities.