{"id":2895,"date":"2025-03-11T11:23:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T10:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campus.groupe-afd.fr\/?p=2895"},"modified":"2025-03-11T11:38:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T10:38:48","slug":"sibc-2024-2025-supports-women-entrepreneurs-creating-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/campus.groupe-afd.fr\/en\/2025\/03\/11\/sibc-2024-2025-supports-women-entrepreneurs-creating-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"SIBC 2024-2025 Supports Women Entrepreneurs Creating Impact!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On the occasion of International Women&#8217;s Rights Day, we are highlighting the inspiring journey of the 45 laureates of the <strong>Social and Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) 2024-25<\/strong>. Since its inception in 2017, this flagship program has supported over <strong>350 high-impact social entrepreneurs<\/strong> across the African continent, helping them scale their businesses, measure their social performance, and prepare for fundraising. Through an <strong>innovative learning approach<\/strong> and tailored tools, the program fosters scalability and the emergence of <strong>high-impact social and environmental projects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the past two years, SIBC has placed a special emphasis on <strong>women entrepreneurs<\/strong>, recognizing them as true agents of change. By strengthening their crucial role in Africa\u2019s sustainable development, the program is actively contributing to a more inclusive and impactful entrepreneurial ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Transformative Journey for Women Entrepreneurs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After an intensive <strong>online training phase from October 2024 to February 2025<\/strong>, the selected women from <strong>17 countries<\/strong> will come together for a <strong>one-week in-person bootcamp in April, held in Abidjan<\/strong>. This immersive experience will enhance their skills, <strong>foster strong connections, and integrate them into a supportive community<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through a <strong>collaborative methodology<\/strong>, inspiring sessions, and capacity-building workshops, participants will gain valuable knowledge and <strong>practical tools to drive change in their communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Proven Impact: Insights from the Midterm Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The midterm report confirms the program\u2019s <strong>effectiveness and value<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <strong>100%<\/strong> of participants are satisfied with the online program, particularly the webinars and co-development sessions that enhance <strong>practical skills and networking opportunities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714 <strong>96%<\/strong> of participants regularly engage with the <strong>e-learning platform<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714 <strong>Over 60%<\/strong> of participants have already formed <strong>strong professional connections<\/strong> with other laureates in their sector or country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet Some of the Inspiring Women Supported by SIBC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Danielle ADANLAWO<\/strong> \u2013 Founder &amp; Director of <strong>ILEWA<\/strong> (Benin) Danielle\u2019s company produces <strong>eco-friendly menstrual hygiene products and diapers<\/strong>. ILEWA is committed to raising awareness about <strong>menstrual health and innovating in hygiene solutions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bijou TSHIUNZA<\/strong> \u2013 President &amp; Founder of <strong>MICRODEV<\/strong> (Congo) MICRODEV is a <strong>savings and credit cooperative<\/strong> providing <strong>financial and non-financial services<\/strong> to women entrepreneurs. The organization is dedicated to empowering <strong>micro-entrepreneurs<\/strong> through financial autonomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Souad DIBI<\/strong> \u2013 Founder of <strong>ELKHIR<\/strong> (Morocco) Based in Essaouira, Souad is a <strong>pioneer in social and solidarity economy<\/strong>. Her association ELKHIR promotes <strong>women\u2019s rights through legal and psychological support, professional integration, and the fight against violence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ynes HAFI<\/strong> \u2013 Co-founder of <strong>ARSELA<\/strong> (Tunisia) A <strong>tech entrepreneur<\/strong>, Ynes aims to <strong>democratize digital innovation<\/strong> and foster <strong>inclusion, especially for women in tech<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover all the 2024-25 laureates:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialbusinesscamp.com\/entrepreneurs\/2024-2\/\">https:\/\/www.socialbusinesscamp.com\/entrepreneurs\/2024-2\/<\/a><br><strong>Follow all SIBC news:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/socialandinclusivebusinesscamp\/\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/socialandinclusivebusinesscamp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Strong Commitment to Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship in Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SIBC is a major initiative supported by a diverse range of committed <strong>partners and funders<\/strong>, including <strong>Proparco, Digital Africa, I&amp;P Conseil, Fanaka, Pulse Groupe SOS, Empow\u2019Her, ScaleChanger, Equipop, Cit&amp;Vive, and MakeSense<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>solidarity-driven ecosystem<\/strong> highlights the crucial need to <strong>promote women-led entrepreneurship in Africa<\/strong> and to support <strong>female leaders in their mission to drive positive change<\/strong>. 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