Powerhouse Partnerships Dinner | December 3, 2025

Strategic positioning for women's empowerment in Africa

Women. Leadership. Transformation.

Driving inclusive growth in high-impact economic sectors across Africa. From agriculture to technology, mining to sport, we're building pathways for women to lead, innovate, and transform communities.

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Key Sectors
Africa
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2025
Launch Year

Who We Are

The Powerhouse Women Foundation is dedicated to empowering women across Africa to drive inclusive growth in high-impact economic sectors.

Our Purpose - Empowering women in Africa

Our Purpose

To empower women across Africa to drive inclusive growth in high-impact economic sectors.

Our Vision - Women as economic drivers in Africa

Our Vision

Women positioned as economic drivers, not just participants, in Africa's transformation.

Our Approach - Building women's capacity through mentorship

Our Approach

Building women's capacity through mentorship, funding, and leadership programs.

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The Powerhouse Women Foundation is backed by IAMS Powerhouse , a Pan-African leadership and organizational development firm bringing deep expertise in leadership design, organizational effectiveness, and human capital transformation — ensuring our impact is evidence-based, sustainable, and future-ready.

Strategic Partner
IAMS Powerhouse

Our Focus Areas

We're driving change in Africa's most critical economic sectors — building pathways for women to lead, innovate, and transform industries.

Agriculture sector - Women empowerment in agriculture

Agriculture

Empowering women agripreneurs to lead in food security and sustainable farming practices across Africa.

Energy sector - Women empowerment in energy

Energy

Driving women's participation in renewable and sustainable energy sectors, powering Africa's future.

Mining sector - Women empowerment in mining

Mining

Expanding access for women to operational and executive roles in Africa's mining industry.

Manufacturing sector - Women empowerment in manufacturing

Manufacturing

Enhancing women's capacity in industrial innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Technology sector - Women empowerment in technology

Technology

Championing women in AI, digital entrepreneurship, and data-led solutions for Africa's digital economy.

Women in Sport sector - Women empowerment in women in sport

Women in Sport

Championing inclusion, resilience, and leadership through cycling and athletic participation.

Why These Sectors?

These are the backbone of Africa's economic growth — yet women remain underrepresented. The Foundation aims to shift this narrative by building capacity, highlighting success stories, and positioning women as economic drivers.

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Why It Matters

Africa's economic future depends on inclusive growth. Yet women remain underrepresented in the very sectors driving our continent's transformation.

By empowering women in agriculture, energy, mining, manufacturing, technology, and sport, we're not just creating opportunity — we're building a more resilient, innovative, and prosperous Africa.

"Women are not just participants in Africa's growth story — they are essential drivers of transformation, innovation, and sustainable development."

54%

Of Africa's population are women

70%

Of agricultural labor is performed by women

$316B

Potential GDP boost from gender parity

<20%

Women in executive roles in key sectors

How We Create Change

Mentorship & Training

Providing access to industry mentors, leadership development programs, and technical skills training.

Funding Access

Connecting women entrepreneurs with funding opportunities, grants, and investment networks.

Visibility & Networks

Amplifying success stories and building powerful networks for collaboration and growth.

Board of Directors

Our board comprises visionary leaders committed to advancing women's economic empowerment across Africa.

Marie Sebueng - Executive Director / CEO

Marie Sebueng

Executive Director / CEO

Puleng Mohapi - Director of Programes & Impact

Puleng Mohapi

Director of Programes & Impact

Tshepiso Mooko - Director of Fundraising & Partnerships

Tshepiso Mooko

Director of Fundraising & Partnerships

Miceal Seboyeng - Director of Comms, Advocacy & People

Miceal Seboyeng

Director of Comms, Advocacy & People

Get Involved

Join us in empowering women to lead Africa's transformation. Your support creates lasting impact.

Supporting our mission - Women empowerment initiative
Partner with us - Collaboration opportunities

Partner With Us

Let's collaborate

Interested in sponsoring programs, collaborating on initiatives, or learning more about our work? We'd love to hear from you.