African Union, ImpactHER sign MoU

ImpactHER, a not-for-profit organisation focused on empowering African female entrepreneurs by bridging the gender gap to enable them realise their full economic potential, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Union in realisation of the Union’s 2063 Gender Goals.

The MoU outlines a collaborative framework between ImpactHER and the African Union, focusing on strategic initiatives to empower women entrepreneurs across the continent.

The partnership also aims to address key challenges faced by African women in business, including access to finance, market linkages and skill development, aligning with the aspirations of Agenda 2063 for a prosperous and gender-equal Africa.

Founder, ImpactHER, Efe Ukala, while expressing enthusiasm about the partnership said: “This is more than collaboration; it’s a commitment to the women of Africa. Together with the African Union, we are poised to make significant strides in breaking down barriers that have long hindered women entrepreneurs from reaching their full potential.

The partnership will kick-off with series of joint programmes and initiatives aimed at providing African women entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and support their need to thrive.”

Commissioner for Trade and Industry at the African Union underscored the importance of the partnership, saying: “Africa is on the rise and its women are the key agents that will drive the next level strategic growth phase. This is why we are passionate that for us to achieve our 2063 agenda, we must tap into the enormous resources that our women possess. African female entrepreneurs are at the heart of this MOU that we have signed.”

The AU wants to make sure that they are carried along and to achieve this, we will be working with ImpactHER due to its verifiable track record of success.”