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Women Empowerment in Africa: Assessing the Status of Development and Advocacy for Gender Equality

Women in Africa have long been at the heart of their communities, making significant contributions to societal progress at all levels. This exact message is often repeated, especially in media coverages that highlight women’s issues. However, limiting issues persist and there are still noticeable gaps between men and women in accessing quality education, healthcare, good jobs, and leadership positions. It’s …

Finding Freedom in Creativity: Oge Okonkwo’s Story

Following our 2025 Creative Exchange Program for Women in Africa, Oge Okonkwo won the $100 prize for her digital story entry, an accomplishment that led to her being named as Creative Ambassador at Lady Dynamique Network. In this capacity, she was instrumental in driving our Arts Campaign to End Violence Against Women which held in Lagos Nigeria. Watch Oge’s Winning …

Community-led Solutions to Ending Child Marriage

By Salamatu Yusuf Alabi The statistics are heart wrenching. Globally, a girl marries every 30 seconds in countries ranked as fragile and child marriage hotspots. This painfully translates to about 32 million adolescent girls forced to trade their liberty, innocence and education to assume duties of what they know next to nothing about, and thereby losing their childhood in the …

Impact Report – Creative Exchange Program for Women in Africa

The Creative Exchange Program (CEP 2025) is a flagship capacity-building initiative of the Lady Dynamique Network (LDN) aimed at equipping emerging female African creatives with practical skills in design thinking, digital storytelling, and creative entrepreneurship. The 2025 cohort brought together 63 young female creatives across eight African countries – Nigeria, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Ghana, and Uganda, through a …

Women’s Safety Dialogue 2025

Safety is often taken for granted, until it is taken away. For millions of women, feeling safe is not guaranteed; it is negotiated with every step, every interaction, every decision. From public spaces to digital platforms, from homes to workplaces, women navigate environments that often compromise their security and dignity. How do we move from awareness to actionable solutions? How …

End Violence Against Women Arts Campaign

Violence against women is a profound societal failure with far-reaching consequences – socially, economically, and psychologically. Globally, it is recognized as a violation of human rights and a barrier to sustainable development. Research shows that communities where gender-based violence persists experience not only individual trauma but also diminished social cohesion, economic productivity, and intergenerational well-being. Art provides a unique medium …

Creative Exchange Program for Women In Africa

Are you a female creative or love the idea of being creative? Apply here to join this program. As you already know, the creative industry is in the big conversation behind the innovations and opportunities emerging around us, and understanding the industry as a female creator is just as important as finding meaning in what you create. This is why …

Foundational Support for Women in Business: An Overview of the Start Smart Program 2025

For many women in Nigeria, starting a business is a bold step towards economic empowerment. Yet, despite their ingenuity and resilience, countless women remain confined to the informal sector. The reasons are many, from lack of access to legal resources and the complexities of regulatory processes, to the prohibitive cost of business registration. These barriers not only limit growth but …

Start Smart Program 2025

Do you have a new or existing business idea? Join our program designed to empower your kind of woman with free legal advice, business registration sponsorships, and start-up resources for growth. What’s in it for you? How to apply for the business registration sponsorship Before applying, ensure you meet these eligibility criteria: APPLY HERE DEADLINE: March 5, 2025

SFWE Pioneers a Skills Collective for African Women Empowerment in Malawi

Malawi-based initiative, Sustainable Fashion and Women’s Empowerment (SFWE) has, over the last two years, launched impactful projects aimed at training and building skills for women in the fashion industry, thereby empowering them economically and creatively. Thandie Chisi, founder of Sustainable Fashion and Women’s Empowerment (SFWE), has channeled her passion for sustainable growth in the African fashion industry by initiating programs …