Discover our programs, initiatives, and approaches to advancing transformational entrepreneurship, expanding access to opportunities and capital, and driving social progress for women and youth.
WEIForward advances women’s and youth economic empowerment and inclusive economies through three interconnected approaches.
WEIForward works to advance women’s entrepreneurship by:
WEIForward is committed to economically empowering women by:
WEIForward is committed to:
We work through evidence-based approaches, strategic partnerships, and scalable systems to drive sustainable change.
We conduct analyses, co-create and test solutions on the ground, assess potential outcomes and impact, and help translate recommendations into policies, systems change, and accountability frameworks.
Learn more →We facilitate opportunities and resources for purpose-driven and innovative enterprises by building pipelines for transformational women and youth entrepreneurs in the missing middle.
Learn more →We contribute to policies and practices for human flourishing and building coalitions to effect change — advancing new approaches to systemic economic and social challenges.
Learn more →Thought leadership to drive human flourishing, transformational entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth.
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Our flagship program for impact partnerships where communities, governments, and funders co-create solutions that deliver measurable change — shifting the narrative from aid to agency and from policy dialogue to practice.
Building pipelines of purpose-driven enterprises in the missing middle, and supporting subsistence, micro, and small enterprises essential for incomes and jobs in formal and informal sectors.
Thought leadership, advocacy, and coalition building for pathways to systemic economic, human capital, and social policy reforms.
A thought leadership and action platform that brings academics and practitioners together to increase the inclusivity of entrepreneurship education concepts, content, and delivery.
“WEIForward's approach to transformational entrepreneurship has fundamentally changed how we support women-led businesses. Their evidence-based methodology and commitment to scale have created lasting impact in our region.”
Whether you are a policymaker, partner, funder, or ecosystem leader, there is a role for you in accelerating inclusive economic transformation.