African Professional Women Initiative (APWI)
The African Professional Women Initiative (APWI), a non-profit generating organisation, is a vibrant and dynamic community of accomplished women from diverse backgrounds, united by shared passion for mentoring and empowering women and their younger generations, fostering a culture of leadership, confidence, and ambition. By providing guidance, support, empowerment and mentorship, APWI aims at unlocking the potentials of Africa's next generation of women leaders
Our vision is to be a leading force in shaping the future of African women, girls, and her younger generations, empowering them to become confident, innovative, and influential leaders who drive positive changes across the continent and the world at large.
Our mission is to mentor, empower, and connect African women and their younger generations through targeted programs, workshops, and initiatives that promote education, self-discovery, and personal growth, while also creating a thriving community that benefits women and their younger generations.
APWI's primary focus is on creating a supportive ecosystem that:
- Mentors women, young girls and future generations, pairing them with experienced professional women, who provide guidance, support and inspiration.
- Empowers through Education Works towards access to educational resources, trainings, and development opportunities tailored to their needs.
- Fosters Confidence. We encourage self-expression, self-discovery, and confidence-building activities.
- Promotes Leadership: Develops leadership skills and encourages women and their generations to take on leadership roles.
- Build Networks: Creates a platform for women and younger generations to connect with peers, mentors, and role models.
IMPACT
By focusing on mentoring and empowering women and their younger generations, APWI aims to:
Unlock Potentials
Help women and young girls discover their strengths and passions.
Build Confidence
Empower them to take on leadership roles and pursue their dreams
Create a Ripple Effect
Inspire a new generation of women/girls leaders who will drive positive change across Africa
Through its programs and initiatives, APWI is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of women and young girls, shaping their futures, and empowering them to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Our Team
As a leading college in Paris, we look to engage with our student beyond the conventional design and development school relationship, becoming a partner to the people.
Gilbert Hughes
Proffessor
Gilbert Hughes joined Hub Constructon in 1955 as an estimator/project manager, after previously working months as a laborer.
Erik Genie
Proffessor
Gilbert Hughes joined Hub Constructon in 1955 as an estimator/project manager, after previously working months as a laborer.
Mary Hughes
Proffessor
Gilbert Hughes joined Hub Constructon in 1955 as an estimator/project manager, after previously working months as a laborer.
Case studies
Our Goals
Establish a mentorship program that reaches over 5,000 women and girls within the first year, providing them with role models and guidance
Develop and implement educational and vocational workshops and training sessions that focus on education, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills.
Create a safe space on cyberspace for women and their younger generations to share their experiences, receive support, and access resources.
Organize annual conferences and events that celebrate women and their younger generations achievements and provide networking opportunities for them.
Collaborate with schools, organizations, and communities to promote women and girl child education.
We equip tomorrow’s women leaders with the skills, support, and mindset to change the world, one initiative at a time.
A deep commitment to diversity
Business Partners
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