Pan-African · Founded in Tanzania

African Women
Community, Trade
& Industry

The continent's premier platform connecting, equipping, and representing women-led enterprises across every sector of Africa's economy.

1,240+
Members
14
Countries
20+
Sectors
48
Events / year
Our Mission

This is not another networking group. It is infrastructure for a movement.

AWCTI gives women-led enterprises what they need to compete and win: capital access, cross-border markets, executive-level skills, and a seat at the policy table.

Capital & investment access
Cross-border trade networks
Leadership & skills development
Policy representation
1,240+
Active members across 14 African countries
20+
Sectors represented from mining to tech
AfCFTA
Ready export programmes for pan-African trade
48
Events, forums, and summits every year
Our Framework

Seven Strategic Pillars

Each pillar is a delivery engine — practical programmes with measurable outcomes.

Business Growth & Enterprise

From startup to scale — diagnostics, incubation, and operational excellence.

Trade, Markets & Export

Local strength to global reach via AfCFTA, trade missions, and cross-border networks.

Investment & Access to Finance

Investor readiness, matchmaking with VCs, financial literacy and banking partnerships.

Skills, Leadership & Development

Digital transformation, AI, governance, negotiation, and personal branding.

Manufacturing & Innovation

Women at the centre of production — textiles, agro-processing, and technology.

Wellness & Work-Life Success

Executive coaching, mental & financial wellness, leadership retreats.

Advocacy & Policy Influence

A seat where decisions are made — gender-responsive trade and business policy.

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What's On

Upcoming Events & Activities

Open to members and non-members. Sign up and pay online.

Full calendar
AUG
3
Leadership

CEO Roundtable — Leadership & Governance

In-Person
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AUG
10
TradePaid

AfCFTA Export Bootcamp

3-Day Workshop
View & Register
AUG
22
Finance

Investment Pitch Day

In-Person
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SEP
5
SkillsPaid

Digital Transformation Masterclass

Virtual
View & Register

When women thrive, businesses grow.When businesses grow, Africa advances.

Co-found the institution that will define women's economic leadership for the next generation.