Our Strategy & Theory of Change
How Change Happens
WEIForward works through a strategic model that moves from evidence → pilot → policy → scale, ensuring change is measurable, credible, and sustainable.
Our approach is grounded in a comprehensive theory of change that recognizes the interconnectedness of evidence, policy, partnerships, and scalable systems. We believe that sustainable transformation requires a systematic approach that moves from understanding to action, from pilot to policy, and from local impact to global scale.
By connecting evidence, policy, partnerships, and scalable systems, we unlock opportunity, agency, and dignity for women and youth across the world.
Our Model: Four Strategic Functions
The core functions that drive our approach to creating lasting change
1
Advisory and Implementation Services
Providing technical expertise and structured implementation support to national, sub-national & local governments, the private sector, and civil society, recognizing the critical role of transformational entrepreneurship as an engine of economic development and social progress.
2
Pathways for Change: Partnerships & Coalitions
Building cross-sectoral coalitions to co-create solutions, share learning, and align action to achieve common economic development and social cohesion goals.
3
Pathways for Change: Thought Leadership & Pilots
Exploring and advancing new approaches to addressing economic and social issues that impact people and planet. We apply evidence-based analyses, test solutions in real contexts, and translate findings and recommendations into scalable policy frameworks, systems design, and ecosystem reforms.
4
Financing Pathways for Transformational Entrepreneurs
Mobilizing and shaping innovative financing that increases capital access and economic participation, especially for women and youth.
Our Change Process
The systematic approach we use to drive measurable, credible, and sustainable change
Evidence
Research and analysis to understand challenges and opportunities
Pilot
Testing solutions in real contexts to validate approaches
Policy
Translating findings into scalable policy frameworks
Scale
Implementing at scale for maximum impact