Enabling Women to lead with strength, clarity, and full confidence.
At PAWEN, we recognize the urgent need to close the gender gap in Africa’s Management teams and corporate boardrooms. With women representing only 14% of board members among top companies, and a similar statistic on management teams, this is a substantial missed opportunity;an opportunity to harness the talent, creativity, and leadership of women like you, who are poised to drive transformative change.
Our leadership programs are designed as clear, structured pathways to progress from first management roles to executive leadership and boardroom influence.
Are you a new or first-time manager preparing to lead people and teams effectively?
Our Stepping Up to Leadership Program is a structured leadership foundations pathway designed to support women transitioning into management roles. The program equips participants with essential people leadership skills, managerial confidence, and practical tools to lead teams, manage performance, and navigate the shift from individual contributor to people leader.
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Our C-suite Leadership Program (SheSuite Africa Program) is a structured leadership and executive readiness pathway designed to equip high-potential women with the skills, mindset, and exposure required to lead at the highest levels of organisations. The program focuses on strategic leadership, executive presence, and enterprise-level decision making, while providing access to mentors and peers across Africa.
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Are you an aspiring senior leader preparing for executive responsibility?
Our Board Leadership & Governance Program (OnBoardHer) is a board readiness pathway designed to prepare women for effective board service across private, public, and nonprofit organisations. The program builds governance competence, fiduciary understanding, and boardroom confidence, while connecting participants with experienced board leaders and a Pan-African peer network.
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Are you a senior executive or founder preparing for board and governance roles?
Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to scale, there’s a place for you at PAWEN. All programs are free for selected beneficiaries.
Behind every number is a woman, a story, and a future transformed. Hear directly from our alumnae.
