Affempreneurs
The University of Bristol
Who would you like to contact?
Zibah Nwako
Lead Academic – School of Education
zibah.nwako@bristol.ac.uk
Robin Halpenny
SHAPE Commercialisation Manager
Robin.halpenny@bristol.ac.uk
Problem
Young women micro-entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa face limited access to business skills, mentorship, financial resources, and wellbeing support, hindering their ability to start and sustain successful enterprises.
Solution
Affempreneurs provides a structured 7-month programme combining entrepreneurship training, mentorship, peer networking, mental health and wellbeing support, and access to micro-loans or seed grants tailored for underserved women in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The social venture empowers women with critical business skills, mental health support, and financial resources to build resilient, sustainable enterprises, fostering economic independence and community growth.
Affempreneurs works with development organisations, local governments, NGOs, and private sector partners aiming to support women-led micro-enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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