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About the Program

Academy For Women Entreprenuers Somalia

Applications are open for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program 2023 for Somali Female Entrepreneurs. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is an award-winning training and coaching platform specifically designed for women micro-business owners.It gives enterprising women the knowledge, networks, and access they need to launch and scale successful businesses. By promoting women’s economic opportunities.

  • Winners
  • 2023

Applications 2023

The call for applications of the AWE 2023 program will be open from 23 to July 31, 2023

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to Somali women entrepreneurs between 25 years to 45 years.
  • Resident in Mogadishu, Somalia
  • Have recently started a business and have at least a year experience selling their product or service.
  • Must be able to commit on average five hours per week to AWE both physically and virtually as required by the program.
  • Have access to the internet.

Winners will receive

  • Entrepreneurial Training and Career Mentorship
  • Business resources and tools
  • Meet and connect to successful Somali business women in US