WE-Elevate — Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Thrive in the Digital Economy

Built for Impact

Overview

The program provides an integrated pathway from skills → digital adoption → domestic and cross-border market access → ecosystem support → economic outcomes, enabling women entrepreneurs to build resilient, digitally competitive businesses.

Through strategic partnerships with governments, the private sector, digital platforms, entrepreneurship support organizations, and ecosystem enablers, WE-Elevate is creating sustainable opportunities for women to participate and succeed in the digital economy.

From Skills, Trading to Sustainable Growth

WE-Elevate goes beyond digital skills training by providing an end-to-end business transformation journey that helps women entrepreneurs adopt technology, access markets, and grow sustainable enterprises.

Our Model

WE-Elevate goes beyond digital skills training by providing an end-to-end business transformation journey that helps women entrepreneurs adopt technology, access markets, and grow sustainable enterprises.

1

Skills

Build practical digital and business capabilities.

2

Digital Adoption

Adopt digital tools, e-commerce platforms, and online business practices.

3

Domestic & Cross-Border Market Access

Expand into new local, regional, and international markets.

4

Ecosystem Support

Connect with governments, digital platforms, mentors, partners, and business support organizations.

5

Economic Outcomes

Increase business growth, resilience, competitiveness, and long-term prosperity.

Three Tracks. One Journey.

WE-Elevate supports entrepreneurs at every stage.

Track 1

Digital Foundations

Develop the knowledge and confidence needed to participate in today’s digital economy.

Includes
  • Digital Literacy
  • Business Productivity
  • Digital Marketing
  • Online Presence
  • E-Commerce Fundamentals
Track 2

E-Commerce Transformation

Help businesses establish an online presence and begin trading digitally.

Includes
  • Marketplace Onboarding
  • Digital Payments
  • Online Store Creation
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Business Activation
Track 3

Export Readiness

Support businesses to expand beyond domestic markets and access regional and international opportunities.

Includes
  • Export Readiness
  • Cross-Border Trade
  • International Marketplaces
  • Business Readiness
  • Market Expansion

How WE-Elevate Works

WE-Elevate is delivered as a country-led model — from national ownership through to sustainable, export-ready growth.

Our Partners

Strong partnerships powering women’s digital economic empowerment.

Governments

Government partner
Government partner
Government partner
International Partners

International Chamber of Commerce
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Digital Commerce & Marketplaces

Aleph
Shopify
Jumia
All Partners

Stories of Transformation

Behind every statistic is a woman entrepreneur transforming her business and creating new opportunities for her family and community.
Explore inspiring stories from women who have strengthened their businesses through digital skills, e-commerce, and market access.

From local dream to global customer
From local dream to global customer

Before WE-Elevate, I didn’t know how to reach customers online. Now I sell across the country.

Fatou

Fatou, Founder, The Gambia
Home Décor Business

The training was practical, the support was real, and my business has grown beyond what I imagined.

Blessing

Blessing, Founder, Nigeria
Skincare Brand

I am now exporting to other countries. WE-Elevate opened a new world for me and my business.

Aline

Aline, Founder, Rwanda
Handmade Crafts

I am now exporting to other countries. WE-Elevate opened a new world for me and my business.

Aline

Aline, Founder, Rwanda
Handmade Crafts

Digital payments changed everything for my shop — customers can now pay instantly.

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Name, Founder, Country
Business Type

Why Governments Choose WE-Elevate

A model built for national rollout.

01

Country-Owned

Aligned with national digital economy priorities.

02

Partnership-Driven

Delivered through governments, private sector and ecosystem partners.

03

Scalable

Adaptable to different national contexts.

04

Measurable

Focused on tangible business and economic outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Good to know.

Who can participate?+
Women-led MSMEs and entrepreneurs seeking to strengthen their digital capabilities and grow their businesses.
Is the program free?+
Program delivery depends on country implementation and partnerships. Details are provided during each national rollout.
How is the program delivered?+
Through online learning, coaching, practical workshops, marketplace onboarding, and ecosystem support.
Can governments partner with WE-Elevate?+
Yes. WE-Elevate is designed as a scalable model that governments can adapt and implement nationally.

Ready to Empower More Women Entrepreneurs?

Together, we can strengthen businesses, expand digital opportunities, and accelerate inclusive economic growth.

Our Partners

Strong partnerships powering women’s digital economic empowerment.

Governments

Government partner
Government partner
Government partner

International Partners

International Chamber of Commerce
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

Digital Commerce & Marketplaces

Aleph
Shopify
Jumia

All Partners