Because food security is a fundamental right, because Stop Hunger and Women In Africa believe in the potential and determination of women to lift the most vulnerable communities out of hunger – together they created the Women for Zero Hunger program, in order to support associations fighting against hunger and food insecurity in Africa.
Launched in 2016, WIA Philanthropy is the first international platform dedicated to the economic development and support of African women entrepreneurs. At WIA Philanthropy, we are convinced that Pan-African women contribute greatly, through their actions, to the change and impact they bring to the continent’s progress.
Stop Hunger acts locally and sustainably for a hunger free world. Created 25 years ago by Sodexo employees, Stop Hunger is a global non-profit network mobilized to eliminate food insecurity by leadership activities going beyond food aid, with a priority: empowering women.
“Women for Zero Hunger” will enable 3 non-profit organizations:
- To be visible: to inspire, to be recognized and to have more impact;
- To be mentored: to benefit from expert advice and personalized support;
- To be funded: each of the 3 associative structures will receive €10,000. At the end of the mentoring program, one of the three finalist structures will be chosen by the jury members on the basis of pre-established criteria. In addition, the representative will be invited to the annual Stop Hunger event in Paris to receive a trophy and benefit from a crowdfunding operation during the event.
About Women in Africa (WIA)
Women in Africa Initiative is a social impact company whose mission is to support African women entrepreneurs and leaders in their journey to impact the continent’s economy. Over the past 4 years, WIA has developed the first pan-African and international platform bringing together all relevant actors; WIA implements training programs, and WIA communicates extensively on the themes “Women * Business * Africa”. Through the Women in Africa Philanthropy Endowment Fund, WIA and its patrons develop programs to support African women, whether they are students, entrepreneurs, or ... read more
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Women for Zero Hunger
| Application Deadline | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Women in Africa (WIA) |
| Gender | Women |
Aim and Benefits of Women for Zero Hunger
Prizes
Each of the 3 non-profit organizations will receive €10,000.
At the end of the mentoring period, one of the three finalist associations will be chosen by the jury members on the basis of pre-established criteria and will be invited to the annual Stop Hunger evening in Paris to receive the Stop Hunger trophy. This will give the winning association extra visibility as a crowdfunding operation during the event.
Mentoring program
The 3 selected associations will take part in a 6-month-personalised-mentoring program run by Stop Hunger and WIA Philanthropy.
This mentorship will not only help refine their skills and strategies but also strengthen their resilience and ability to overcome specific challenges they may face.
Requirements for Women for Zero Hunger Qualification
- The program is accessible to nonprofit organizations with at least 3 years of experience
- The association must be African or active in an African country
- The association must work in at least one African Anglophone and/or Francophone country
Interview date, Process and Venue for Women for Zero Hunger
Selection
- Number of beneficiaries supported by the association
- Quality of the “solution”
- Scalability of the “solution”
- Beneficiaries: the solution must primarily benefit women or girls
Application Deadline
February 16, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Women in Africa (WIA) on wia-initiative.com to applyNon-profit organizations are invited to apply by completing a detailed selection questionnaire.
The top 7 non-profit organizations will be pre-selected by WIA Philanthropy and Stop Hunger before being presented to the international jury of the program, which will select 3 associations!
For more details, visit WIA website.
