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Today, March 8th 2025, we proudly celebrate the smart and inspiring women founders, mentors, investors and team members in the VC4A community for the exceptional work they do in the ecosystem! Women are at the heart of sustainable growth and progress. This International Women’s Day, under the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment”, we recognize every woman in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. For showing up and showing resilience in overcoming barriers, their boldness in breaking new ground, and their deep commitment to building a future where opportunities are truly equal. Despite challenges plaguing progress such as limited access to funding, systemic biases, and industry disparities, women continue to redefine success and drive meaningful change in the startup space. At VC4A, we remain committed to creating an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem where women-led ventures can thrive. Through programs we develop and support, mentorship, networks and learning materials for founders, we aim to narrow the gender gap and ensure women receive the support and capital they need to thrive. Progress is not gender-specific. We share an excerpt from the United Nations Women news on how and why investing in women is key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential: On March 8, 2025, we join the world in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme is a rallying cry to unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all, ensuring a feminist future where no one is left behind. [caption id="attachment_414610" align="alignnone" width="1200"]Today, March 8th 2025, we proudly celebrate the smart and inspiring women founders, mentors, investors and team members in the VC4A community for the exceptional work they do in the ecosystem! Women are at the heart of sustainable growth and progress.This International Women’s Day, under the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment”, we recognize every woman in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. For showing up and showing resilience in overcoming barriers, their boldness in breaking new ground, and their deep commitment to building a future where opportunities are truly equal. Despite challenges plaguing progress such as limited access to funding, systemic biases, and industry disparities, women continue to redefine success and drive meaningful change in the startup space.At VC4A, we remain committed to creating an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem where women-led ventures can thrive. Through programs we develop and support, mentorship, networks and learning materials for founders, we aim to narrow the gender gap and ensure women receive the support and capital they need to thrive. Progress is not gender-specific.. We share an excerpt from the [United Nations Women] news on how and why investing in women is key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential.On March 8, 2025, we join the world in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme is a rallying cry to unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all, ensuring a feminist future where no one is left behind. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the most progressive blueprint for women’s rights. Since its adoption in 1995, there has been significant progress: “Before 1995, only 12 countries had legal sanctions against domestic violence. Today, there are 1,583 legislative measures in place across 193 countries, including 354 targeting domestic violence specifically.” “The Beijing Platform for Action demanded essential services like shelters, legal aid, counseling, and healthcare for survivors of violence. These services have expanded globally, offering critical lifelines for countless women and girls.” “The Beijing agenda inspired a new wave of young feminists who are now shaping movements for gender justice, leveraging digital platforms, and driving activism for equality.” Despite progress, challenges remain. 612 million women and girls currently live amidst armed conflict—a staggering 50% increase in just a decade. Gender inequality continues to limit access to opportunities, funding, and leadership positions, particularly in entrepreneurship. At VC4A, we are committed to breaking these barriers. We actively support women entrepreneurs through mentorship, investment readiness programs, and community engagement, ensuring women-led startups have the resources needed to thrive. This International Women’s Day, we invite everyone—investors, founders, policymakers, and allies—to take action. Engage in conversations, support women-led businesses, advocate for policies that promote inclusion, and uplift the next generation of female entrepreneurs. Together, we can be the generation to close the gap to achieve gender equality.” #ForAllWomenAndGirls Credit: UN Women[/caption]This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the most progressive blueprint for women’s rights. Since its adoption in 1995, there has been significant progress:
Before 1995, only 12 countries had legal sanctions against domestic violence. Today, there are 1,583 legislative measures in place across 193 countries, including 354 targeting domestic violence specifically.
The Beijing Platform for Action demanded essential services like shelters, legal aid, counseling, and healthcare for survivors of violence. These services have expanded globally, offering critical lifelines for countless women and girls.
The Beijing agenda inspired a new wave of young feminists who are now shaping movements for gender justice, leveraging digital platforms, and driving activism for equality.
Despite progress, challenges remain. 612 million women and girls currently live amidst armed conflict—a staggering 50% increase in just a decade. Gender inequality continues to limit access to opportunities, funding, and leadership positions, particularly in entrepreneurship. [caption id="attachment_414614" align="alignnone" width="1025"] Credit: UN Women[/caption] At VC4A, we are committed to breaking these barriers. We actively support women entrepreneurs through mentorship, investment readiness programs, and community engagement, ensuring women-led startups have the resources needed to thrive. This International Women’s Day, we invite everyone including investors, founders, policymakers, and allies to take action. Engage in conversations, support women-led businesses, advocate for policies that promote inclusion, and uplift the next generation of female entrepreneurs. Together, we can be the generation to close the gap to achieve gender equality. #ForAllWomenAndGirls.

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