The organization full name is Agricultural Women Entrepreneurship Foundation of West Africa( AWE Foundation of West Africa ) was established in Ghana 2021.Their catalyst to action, a shared frustration by the disconnect between promising political speeches and the lack of ‘real action’ to connect women agri- entrepreneurs with agricultural finance, technical support and agri-tech resources.

A ‘New’ solution to an old problem.

The founders would break the silos through a holistic investment approach. They built AWE on three pillars to tackle the specific needs of women in agri-business with tailor made solutions to overcome systemic constraints, improve quality and market access. The founders’ ambition is to bring women out of the shadows where they are ‘visible’ and ‘valued’ at every step of the agri-value chain.

As natural ‘connectors’ the AWE founders:

• Identify and create synergies between ACP exporters and EU importers.
• They link gender smart financial investors with impactful projects creating a virtuous circle of development and economic growth where women thrive.
• Link agri-business suppliers of agri-inputs, technology and food processing equipment and packaging with buyers and those willing to invest in agriculture in ACP countries.